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Pilot skips Cong MLAs' workshop; Randhawa says no leader above party

Pilot skips Cong MLAs' workshop; Randhawa says no leader above party

Rediff.com19 Apr 2023

He also said Pilot should have raised his demand for action in cases of alleged corruption by the previous Bharatiya Janata Party government during a debate in the Rajasthan assembly, instead of holding a day-long fast on the issue.

Trouble in Rajasthan Congress as Sachin Pilot sets out on 5-day yatra

Trouble in Rajasthan Congress as Sachin Pilot sets out on 5-day yatra

Rediff.com11 May 2023

Dissident Congress leader Sachin Pilot began a 125-km foot march from Ajmer to Jaipur on Thursday, challenging Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot and the party's top brass as assembly elections in Rajasthan approach.

Udaipur IG, SP among 32 IPS officers transferred in Rajasthan

Udaipur IG, SP among 32 IPS officers transferred in Rajasthan

Rediff.com1 Jul 2022

In a major reshuffle in Rajasthan, 32 Indian Police Service officers including Inspector General (IG) and Superintendent of Police (SP) of Udaipur, where a tailor was brutally killed, have been transferred, according to the state department of personnel.

SEE: Age is just a number for Dhoni, Watto

SEE: Age is just a number for Dhoni, Watto

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

'At the ripe old age of 39, just two old guys doing what we love.'

PIX: India ease past New Zealand, end 20-year wait

PIX: India ease past New Zealand, end 20-year wait

Rediff.com22 Oct 2023

Virat Kohli anchored another tricky chase with perfection after Mohammad Shami's sizzling five-wicket haul as India outclassed New Zealand by four wickets.

Can Gehlot Make It Two In A Row?

Can Gehlot Make It Two In A Row?

Rediff.com22 Nov 2023

The fact that Gehlot has stayed relevant these five years with his populist schemes is one reason why he may beat incumbency in a state that votes for change every election, observes Ramesh Menon.

Sundar wants to learn from Anderson at Lancashire

Sundar wants to learn from Anderson at Lancashire

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

Washington Sundar is looking forward to learn from the legendary James Anderson during his stint at Lancashire, a club he chose even while playing on his Playstation.

Will Gehlot-Pilot Tussle Cost Congress Rajasthan?

Will Gehlot-Pilot Tussle Cost Congress Rajasthan?

Rediff.com20 Jun 2023

In Karnataka, the BJP lost the elections because of multiple poles of power, a problem the central leadership could not sort out in time. Could the same happen to the Congress in Rajasthan? asks Aditi Phadnis.

Respite! Delhi receives first monsoon showers

Respite! Delhi receives first monsoon showers

Rediff.com30 Jun 2022

The India Meteorological Department said the southwest monsoon further advanced into Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmiri, some parts of Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan on June 30.

Cong suffers blow in Raj panchayat polls; BJP says mandate for farm laws

Cong suffers blow in Raj panchayat polls; BJP says mandate for farm laws

Rediff.com9 Dec 2020

The BJP bagged 1,989 of the 4,371 panchayat samiti seats while the Congress won 1,852 with almost all results of the four-phase local government polls being declared.

Pilot ends 5-hour fast, says struggle against corruption will continue

Pilot ends 5-hour fast, says struggle against corruption will continue

Rediff.com11 Apr 2023

Despite a warning issued to him by the Congress, former Rajasthan deputy chief minister Sachin Pilot sat on a daylong fast at the Shaheed Smarak in Jaipur on Tuesday, demanding action in cases of alleged corruption related to the previous Bharatiya Janata Party government in the state led by Vasundhara Raje.

Raj CM meets war widows as Pulwama widows protest simmers

Raj CM meets war widows as Pulwama widows protest simmers

Rediff.com11 Mar 2023

The Pulwama widows have been protesting since February 28, demanding a change in rules so that their relatives and not just children can get government jobs on compassionate grounds.

Truth can be rattled, not defeated: Pilot after being sacked

Truth can be rattled, not defeated: Pilot after being sacked

Rediff.com14 Jul 2020

Sachin Pilot also changed his profile on Twitter

Royal London Cup One Day: Pujara smashes career-best 174 for Sussex

Royal London Cup One Day: Pujara smashes career-best 174 for Sussex

Rediff.com14 Aug 2022

On Sunday, Sussex batted first on a small county ground at Hove, and were 9/2 inside first four overs when Tom Clark (104 off 106 balls) and Pujara joined forces to add 205 runs for the third wicket.

Mercury soars across India, highest temp reaches 44.2 deg C

Mercury soars across India, highest temp reaches 44.2 deg C

Rediff.com19 Apr 2023

Delhi's primary weather station, the Safdarjung Observatory, registered a maximum temperature of 40.4 degrees Celsius, four notches higher than normal.

Toll climbs to 37 as north India is battered by rains: Army, NDRF step in

Toll climbs to 37 as north India is battered by rains: Army, NDRF step in

Rediff.com10 Jul 2023

Incessant rains unleashed more death and destruction on Monday in parts of north India, with 37 people killed in landslides and other rain-related incidents in the last two days even as the Army and NDRF teams stepped in to intensify the relief and rescue operations.

Gill reveals the grit that shaped his sensational 208

Gill reveals the grit that shaped his sensational 208

Rediff.com19 Jan 2023

Shubman Gill says his intent to look for boundaries despite wickets falling at the other end contributed immensely to his sensational double hundred in the first ODI against New Zealand on Wednesday.

Asia Cup: Pakistan crush Hong Kong, meet India on Sunday

Asia Cup: Pakistan crush Hong Kong, meet India on Sunday

Rediff.com2 Sep 2022

Images from the Asia Cup T20 match between Pakistan and Hong Kong in Sharjah on Friday

PIX: Salman, Iulia, Daisy party together

PIX: Salman, Iulia, Daisy party together

Rediff.com17 Jun 2019

Salman Khan's family gets together to celebrate a birthday.

How Dhoni inspired this woman cricketer to hit sixes!

How Dhoni inspired this woman cricketer to hit sixes!

Rediff.com27 May 2022

Mahendra Singh Dhoni's World Cup winning six resides in India's collective consciousness and it was a shot that changed a lot of lives, including that of little-known Solapur athlete Kiran Navgire.

PHOTOS: India crush New Zealand in high-scorer to sweep series

PHOTOS: India crush New Zealand in high-scorer to sweep series

Rediff.com24 Jan 2023

IMAGES from the 3rd ODI played between India and New Zealand in Indore on Tuesday.

CBI grills Kejriwal for 9 hrs; AAP leaders detained during protest

CBI grills Kejriwal for 9 hrs; AAP leaders detained during protest

Rediff.com16 Apr 2023

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was questioned for nearly nine hours by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Sunday in the excise policy case, amid protests by his party as the Aam Aadmi Party chief claimed that the allegations of scam were false and the agency was acting at the Bharatiya Janata Party's behest.

Cyclone-threatened Rajkot hit by hurricane Rohit

Cyclone-threatened Rajkot hit by hurricane Rohit

Rediff.com7 Nov 2019

'All these years, I've just tried to do my best with the bat in hand. I knew conditions were perfect. So, all I wanted to do was stay still and tonk the ball. The year 2019 has been very good so far. Just want to finish it off on a good note'

'My heart is in Hyderabad but fate has brought me to Rajasthan'

'My heart is in Hyderabad but fate has brought me to Rajasthan'

Rediff.com11 Apr 2014

Congress candidate from Rajasthan's Tonk-Sawaimadhopur constituency Mohammed Azharuddin tells rediff.com's PB Chandra about the tough battle ahead, his plans for the region and his view on statehood to Telangana.

Rajasthan rural polls: BJP, Cong join hands; ditch own allies

Rajasthan rural polls: BJP, Cong join hands; ditch own allies

Rediff.com11 Dec 2020

The BTP, a Congress ally which supported chief minister Ashok Gehlot during the revolt in his party earlier this year, is upset that the ruling party candidates chose BJP over it.

Why 27,000 Litres Of Ganga Jal Was Carried to London

Why 27,000 Litres Of Ganga Jal Was Carried to London

Rediff.com6 May 2023

When Jaipur's Maharaja Madho Singh was invited to attend King Edward VII's coronation in 1902, he chartered a ship for Rs 15 lakh for the journey. He also carried 27,000 litres of Ganga jal on board. Prakash Bhandari recalls the maharaja's voyage to attend a British monarch's coronation on a day when Charles III will be crowned king at Westminster Abbey.

India's 1st cow minister among 13 of 19 Raj ministers who lost

India's 1st cow minister among 13 of 19 Raj ministers who lost

Rediff.com11 Dec 2018

However, Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje and her five cabinet colleagues have won their respective constituencies.

RR aim to return to winning ways against inconsistent Punjab

RR aim to return to winning ways against inconsistent Punjab

Rediff.com6 May 2022

Rajasthan are third on the points table, and it is mostly because of the flamboyant Jos Buttler.

PIX: Rossouw slams World Cup's first ton as SA rout Bangladesh

PIX: Rossouw slams World Cup's first ton as SA rout Bangladesh

Rediff.com27 Oct 2022

Images from the T20 world Cup Super 12 match between Bangladesh and South Africa in Sydney on Thursday.

Congress releases manifesto, vows to waive farm loans

Congress releases manifesto, vows to waive farm loans

Rediff.com29 Nov 2018

Rajasthan Congress chief Sachin Pilot said the manifesto was prepared after taking opinions through multiple platforms such as social media.

PIX: Sonakshi parties with Salman Khan

PIX: Sonakshi parties with Salman Khan

Rediff.com23 Dec 2019

Sohail Khan hosted his 49th birthday party at his home, and invited his family and friends over. Pictures from the party.

Top Performers: Aussie Duo Light Up Sharjah

Top Performers: Aussie Duo Light Up Sharjah

Rediff.com4 Oct 2021

Just when it looked like Punjab were sneaking back into the game, Glenn Maxwell came to the party.

Violent protests break out across country over remarks on Prophet

Violent protests break out across country over remarks on Prophet

Rediff.com10 Jun 2022

Protests broke out in some states on Friday, including Delhi's Jama Masjid and stone-petling at policemen in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj and Saharanpur, over the controversial remarks on Prophet Muhammad by two now-suspended Bharatiya Janata Party functionaries with demonstrators in Jharkhand injuring a few policemen while authorities in Jammu imposed a curfew in few areas and parts of Kashmir observed a shutdown.

IPL: Rajasthan Royals, Gujarat Titans set for high-voltage clash

IPL: Rajasthan Royals, Gujarat Titans set for high-voltage clash

Rediff.com13 Apr 2022

A battle royale is on the cards when Hardik Pandya's Gujarat Titans take on the Sanju Samson-led Rajasthan Royals, two line-ups armed with potent bowling units in a top-of-the-table IPL showdown at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on Thursday.

The Fast Five of the T20 World Cup 2022

The Fast Five of the T20 World Cup 2022

Rediff.com20 Oct 2022

With no Jasprit Bumrah in the Indian line-up, the 'Men In Blue' are missing a trick. And despite Mohammed Shami's brilliance in the warm-up game against Australia on the other day in Brisbane, the bowling unit doesn't inspire much confidence.

Cong gives tickets to sons of Gehlot, Jaswant Singh

Cong gives tickets to sons of Gehlot, Jaswant Singh

Rediff.com29 Mar 2019

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot's son Vaibhav will contest from Jodhpur and Manvendra from Barmer.

4 arrested for 'shouting' pro-IS slogans at rally in Rajasthan

4 arrested for 'shouting' pro-IS slogans at rally in Rajasthan

Rediff.com13 Dec 2015

Four persons were arrested for allegedly shouting pro-Islamic State slogans at a rally in Rajasthan's Tonk district, the police said on Sunday.

Jadeja, Gaikwad key to CSK's fortunes against Punjab Kings

Jadeja, Gaikwad key to CSK's fortunes against Punjab Kings

Rediff.com2 Apr 2022

Chennai Super Kings have so far failed to display the stuff that won them the IPL last season, and new skipper Ravindra Jadeja must seek improvement on multiple fronts against Punjab Kings when they meet at the Brabourne stadium in Mumbai on Sunday.

Spinners shine as England beat Pakistan to level T20 series

Spinners shine as England beat Pakistan to level T20 series

Rediff.com18 Jul 2021

England's stand-in skipper Jos Buttler top-scored with 59 before their spinners ripped through the Pakistan batting unit to seal a 45-run win in the second Twenty20 International and level the series at 1-1 on Sunday.

Record-breaking Gaikwad guides Maha into Hazare semis

Record-breaking Gaikwad guides Maha into Hazare semis

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

Ruturaj Gaikwad blazed his way into the record books, smashing seven sixes in a 43-run over as Maharashtra outplayed Uttar Pradesh