News for 'Tonk'

Gurjar body starts stir over reservation; trains diverted

Gurjar body starts stir over reservation; trains diverted

Rediff.com1 Nov 2020

The call for the agitation was given by the Gurjar Aarakshan Sangharsh Samiti. According to police, youths in large numbers blocked a rail track in Bharatpur's Bayana.

After Cong, now BJP moves its MLAs to hotel in Raj

After Cong, now BJP moves its MLAs to hotel in Raj

Rediff.com16 Jun 2020

While the Congress has cited alleged poaching attempt as a reason for keeping their MLAs in the hotel, the BJP said they moved theirs to train them on the Rajya Sabha poll process.

Celebrations begin even as counting is still underway

Celebrations begin even as counting is still underway

Rediff.com11 Dec 2018

With the results pouring in for the five states, celebrations and distribution of sweets have also begun. The Congress wasted no time to start bursting firecrackers after early trends showed that the party was surging ahead in Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh. Take a look at the festivities.

25 bus passengers electrocuted to death in Rajasthan

25 bus passengers electrocuted to death in Rajasthan

Rediff.com12 Jun 2015

At least 25 persons were electrocuted on Friday when a bus in which they were travelling came in contact with a live wire in Pachewar area of Tonk district of Rajasthan, officials said.

Turning Point: CSK win the mini battles

Turning Point: CSK win the mini battles

Rediff.com30 Oct 2020

KKR did not win the mini-battles in the game and 172 eventually proved too little.

ERCP: Gehlot's Quiet War With Modi

ERCP: Gehlot's Quiet War With Modi

Rediff.com20 Mar 2022

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot is determined to implement the Eastern Rajasthan Canal Project despite the Centre's indifference.

Turning Point: Smith's dismissal cost Rajasthan dearly

Turning Point: Smith's dismissal cost Rajasthan dearly

Rediff.com23 Apr 2019

With both batsmen going hammer and tongs it was guaranteed that Rajasthan would breach the 200 run mark.

Party will decide my constituency: Sachin Pilot

Party will decide my constituency: Sachin Pilot

Rediff.com15 Nov 2018

On Wednesday, the Congress had announced that former chief minister Ashok Gehlot and Pilot would be contesting the Rajasthan assembly elections.

21 Photos That Defined 2021

21 Photos That Defined 2021

Rediff.com1 Jan 2022

Images that capture what it was like living through 2021.

Congress's Punjab problem plays out in Rajasthan too

Congress's Punjab problem plays out in Rajasthan too

Rediff.com10 Aug 2021

'But unlike Punjab, the rebels have an alternative -- the BJP'

Rajasthan: Will BJP's Mission 25 be marred by new candidates?

Rajasthan: Will BJP's Mission 25 be marred by new candidates?

Rediff.com23 Apr 2014

The party's plan to win all 25 seats in Rajasthan may have been affected owing to the decision to field new candidates from five seats. Shahnawaz Akhtar reports

Who says Modi could become the PM, asks Azhar

Who says Modi could become the PM, asks Azhar

Rediff.com21 Mar 2014

Mohammed Azharuddin, who has bagged the Congress ticket from Tonk-Sawai Madhopur in Rajasthan, tells Rediff.com's Shahnawaz Akhtar that there's nothing called a 'Modi wave' as people of the country haven't yet forgotten the 'barbaric' 2002 communal riots in Gujarat.

Raje, Pilot, Gehlot: The big winners and losers

Raje, Pilot, Gehlot: The big winners and losers

Rediff.com12 Dec 2018

As the five states -- Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Telangana and Mizoram -- go to the polls, here is how the big names are faring.

'Konkona shot whole night while her son was at home'

'Konkona shot whole night while her son was at home'

Rediff.com15 Mar 2013

Mouli Ganguly speaks about her episode in the television series Ek Thi Naayika

Photo: TV actor Shabbir Ahluwalia weds

Photo: TV actor Shabbir Ahluwalia weds

Rediff.com28 Nov 2011

The actor married his girlfriend Kanchi Kaul on Sunday.

'BJP will pay the price for ignoring us'

'BJP will pay the price for ignoring us'

Rediff.com29 Nov 2018

Rajasthan's teachers plan to teach Vasundhara Raje a lesson.

PIX: Katrina, Jacqueline celebrate Eid with Salman

PIX: Katrina, Jacqueline celebrate Eid with Salman

Rediff.com17 Jun 2018

Salman celebrates Eid with family and friends.

PIX: Akshay, Twinkle at Ekta Kapoor's Diwali bash

PIX: Akshay, Twinkle at Ekta Kapoor's Diwali bash

Rediff.com18 Oct 2017

Take a look at the arrivals

Our fight is against terrorists, not Kashmiris: Modi

Our fight is against terrorists, not Kashmiris: Modi

Rediff.com23 Feb 2019

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said peace in the world is not possible if the factory of terrorism continues like this.

'I told my daughter not to cry'

'I told my daughter not to cry'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2011

Actresses Juhi Parmar and Gauri Tonk share their Maa Exchange experience.

Why NREGA workers got Re 1 per day!

Why NREGA workers got Re 1 per day!

Rediff.com24 Aug 2010

Around 100 NREGA workers, engaged in digging a stretch of land for the past 13 days were paid a paltry Re 1 per day as wages with the district administration justifying the payment saying it was a small area collectively dug by the workers

'Unfortunate, sad': Cong leaders react to Pilot's sacking

'Unfortunate, sad': Cong leaders react to Pilot's sacking

Rediff.com14 Jul 2020

A day after the Congress said the 'doors are open' for Pilot and gave him a second chance, the party virtually closed them for him on Tuesday, sacking him as Rajasthan deputy chief minister and state party chief, three days after he mounted a rebellion against his state chief minister Ashok Gehlot.

Here's what India's new bowling sensation credits his success to

Here's what India's new bowling sensation credits his success to

Rediff.com7 Nov 2018

'When you come into the Indian team, by then you had already learned professionalism and know how to correct your mistakes. The IPL is of big help'

After Rahul's rebuke, Rajasthan ministers question Gehlot on poll loss

After Rahul's rebuke, Rajasthan ministers question Gehlot on poll loss

Rediff.com27 May 2019

Two state ministers have also come out in the open to demand a detailed assessment by the top leadership.

Can Khaleel seal his spot in 2019 World Cup squad?

Can Khaleel seal his spot in 2019 World Cup squad?

Rediff.com19 Oct 2018

Khaleel Ahmed wants to seal his spot in the 2019 World Cup bound Indian squad with some good performances in the upcoming series against the West Indies.

Congress looks set to sweep Rajasthan

Congress looks set to sweep Rajasthan

Rediff.com16 May 2009

Among the candidates who were leading were Congress's Sachin Pilot in Ajmer, Jitendra Singh in Alwar, Seeshram Ola in Jhunjhunu, Namo Narayan Meena in Tonk-Sawaimadhopur, C P Joshi in Bhilwara and Girija Vyas in Chittorgarh

Sehwag's absence is a relief: McCullum

Sehwag's absence is a relief: McCullum

Rediff.com8 Sep 2009

New Zealand cricketers have expressed relief that swashbuckling Indian opening bat Virender Sehwag will not feature in the tri-series in Sri Lanka and in the upcoming Champions Trophy in South Africa because of a shoulder injury.

From the sports arenas to the political battlefield

From the sports arenas to the political battlefield

Rediff.com24 Apr 2019

Right from the great Muhammad Ali, who was an influential figure during the African-American Civil Rights Movement to Cte d'Ivoire footballer Didier Drogba, who had a major hand in bringing peace to his country, sports personalities across the world have always played huge roles in social and geopolitical movements. The scenario is no different in India, as a lot of sporting stars have taken the political plunge. Take a look at the sports personalities contesting in elections 2019.

Dhawan, Samson steer India A past South Africa A

Dhawan, Samson steer India A past South Africa A

Rediff.com6 Sep 2019

Local hero Sanju Samson struck a blistering 48-ball 91 as India A romped to a 36-run victory over South Africa A in the fifth and final unofficial ODI, helping the hosts claim the series 4-1, in Thiruvananthapuram, on Friday.

PICS: India vs England, first Test, Day 3

PICS: India vs England, first Test, Day 3

Rediff.com7 Feb 2021

Images from Day 3 of the first Test between India and England, at the M A Chidambaram stadium, in Chennai.

Rajasthan limps back to normal

Rajasthan limps back to normal

Rediff.com4 Jun 2007

However, special vigil was maintained and paramilitary forces were deployed in the highly sensitive areas of Dausa, Karauli, Bundi, Jaipur-rural, Tonk, Sawaimadhopur and Kota districts.

Rajasthan govt imposes National Security Act

Rajasthan govt imposes National Security Act

Rediff.com2 Jun 2007

The aerial survey was conducted in Bharatpur, Dholpur, Alwar, Dausa, Karauli, Sawai Madhopur, Jaipur rural, Kota and Tonk.

Fresh FIR filed against hawala accused in centre of CD storm

Fresh FIR filed against hawala accused in centre of CD storm

Rediff.com30 Apr 2014

Days after he became famous after pictures of him with Bharatiya Janata Party's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi were released, the Enforcement Directorate has filed a fresh First Information Report against Afroz Fatta, who was arrested last month in Surat in connection with an alleged hawala racket to the tune of Rs 700 crore, on money laundering charges.

Rajasthan has sent only one Muslim candidate to Lok Sabha since 1952

Rajasthan has sent only one Muslim candidate to Lok Sabha since 1952

Rediff.com9 Apr 2019

Since 1979, the BJP has not fielded any Muslim candidate from any parliamentary seat from the state.

How Blood Donors India Saves Lives!

How Blood Donors India Saves Lives!

Rediff.com11 Jun 2021

'Our network somehow saves 3,000 lives every year, but there's so much more to do, as every death due to shortage of blood is easily avoidable.'

'He was free from the shackles of glitz and glamour'

'He was free from the shackles of glitz and glamour'

Rediff.com4 May 2020

'Irrfan was known in his friend circles as a Sufi-esque man who was never detached from any incident, person or situation,' remembers Rajesh Abhay, a friend of the actor since their days at NSD.

Indian toll in Haj tragedy rises to 4

Indian toll in Haj tragedy rises to 4

Rediff.com2 Feb 2004

Abdul Rehman, son of Abdul Raheem, (passport no 44821) was the latest casualty.

Congress steers clear of Suresh Kalmadi and family

Congress steers clear of Suresh Kalmadi and family

Rediff.com19 Mar 2014

In its third list of candidates for the coming Lok Sabha elections, the Congress on Tuesday fielded 58 candidates, mostly tried and tested ones. While most sitting ministers, including Kapil Sibal (Chandni Chowk), Krishna Tirath (Northwest Delhi), Sachin Pilot (Ajmer) and Srikant Jena (Balasore) were retained, the surprise elements were state Youth Congress President Vishwajeet Kadam replacing tainted Suresh Kalmadi from Pune and cricketer Mohammed Azharuddin from Tonk-Sawai Madhopur (Rajasthan).

Only if Sushant had believed his lines from Chhichhore

Only if Sushant had believed his lines from Chhichhore

Rediff.com18 Jun 2020

'Isn't 11.3 million Instagram followers and 1.9 million Twitter followers enough to make you feel wanted and loved as a successful star?' 'Can a huge bank balance, a fleet of fancy cars, and a big house assure you happiness and contentment in life?' 'For Sushant, it did not.'

Check out the 71 seats going to polls in Phase 4

Check out the 71 seats going to polls in Phase 4

Rediff.com26 Apr 2019

The fourth phase of the Lok Sabha elections will go to polls on April 29. The voting will be held for 71 seats spread across 9 states.