News for 'Tonk'

PIX: Indraneil Sengupta, Barkha Bisht at an award function

PIX: Indraneil Sengupta, Barkha Bisht at an award function

Rediff.com10 Jun 2016

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74% voter turnout recorded in Rajasthan, 67% in Telangana

74% voter turnout recorded in Rajasthan, 67% in Telangana

Rediff.com7 Dec 2018

At places in the border districts of Barmer and Jaisalmer, people walked miles through the desert to cast their votes.

NIA asks banks to freeze Zakir Naik's accounts

NIA asks banks to freeze Zakir Naik's accounts

Rediff.com23 Nov 2016

Official sources said all the banks, where Naik's and his organisation's accounts were in operation, have been asked to immediately freeze those till further directions.

IS recruit Abu got 'scholarship' from Zakir Naik's NGO: NIA

IS recruit Abu got 'scholarship' from Zakir Naik's NGO: NIA

Rediff.com22 Nov 2016

Abu Anas was arrested by the NIA in January for allegedly planning to carry out a terror strike ahead of Republic Day.

Why politicians are keeping away from CAA protests

Why politicians are keeping away from CAA protests

Rediff.com31 Jan 2020

Why are the protesters still on their own and why are political parties abstaining from joining this mass movement? Aakar Patel explains.

PIX: Jacqueline, Priyanka, Bachchans at Big Star Entertainment awards

PIX: Jacqueline, Priyanka, Bachchans at Big Star Entertainment awards

Rediff.com19 Dec 2014

Glamour, style and talent, all under one roof!

Virat rested, Rohit to lead India at Asia Cup

Virat rested, Rohit to lead India at Asia Cup

Rediff.com1 Sep 2018

India gets new face in pace attack

Going strong, BJP set to achieve 'Mission 25' in Rajasthan

Going strong, BJP set to achieve 'Mission 25' in Rajasthan

Rediff.com16 May 2014

The BJP candidates are on the winning trail, outdoing their opponents with thumping leads. Shahnawaz Akhtar reports.

Five photojournalists injured in poll-related violence in Rajasthan

Five photojournalists injured in poll-related violence in Rajasthan

Rediff.com24 Apr 2014

Stones were pelted and two vehicles were burnt by miscreants who were allegedly trying to rig the process. Shahnawaz Akhtar reports.

Rain toll in North reaches 37; floods in Haryana, Punjab

Rain toll in North reaches 37; floods in Haryana, Punjab

Rediff.com20 Aug 2019

The water level rose above the danger mark in Haridwar and Delhi and the level at Bhakra dam was a foot above the permissible mark.

Saffron wave drowns Congress's assembly poll gains in Rajasthan

Saffron wave drowns Congress's assembly poll gains in Rajasthan

Rediff.com24 May 2019

The highest winning margin was registered by BJP candidate Subhash Chandra Baheria in Bhilwara who defeated Congress candidate Ram Pal Sharma with a margin of 6,12,000 votes.

We pulled 15 crore people out of poverty: Rahul

We pulled 15 crore people out of poverty: Rahul

Rediff.com10 Mar 2014

"The new class of 70 crore people, who are above the poverty line but below the level of middle class, has been created in the last ten years and it includes security guards, taxi drivers etc," Gandhi said at a rally in Deoli area of Tonk district.

What are locusts? And why are they such a big menace?

What are locusts? And why are they such a big menace?

Rediff.com5 Aug 2020

Swarms of immature pink locusts and adult yellow locusts are currrently active. Not only are fresh locusts swarms expected to arrive in the coming weeks, but even those already present in India have mated and are breeding new offspring.

Salman Khan's Jai Ho gets a new heroine

Salman Khan's Jai Ho gets a new heroine

Rediff.com4 Dec 2013

Grand Masti's Bruna Abdullah has been added to the cast after a role was especially created for her opposite cast member Ashmit Patel.

The Pilot who gets co-driver's seat in Rajasthan

The Pilot who gets co-driver's seat in Rajasthan

Rediff.com14 Dec 2018

The man who could well have been a high-level corporate may have to content himself being deputy chief minister. But other challenges await.

The Pilot who helped drive Congress to victory in Rajasthan

The Pilot who helped drive Congress to victory in Rajasthan

Rediff.com11 Dec 2018

The 41-year-old 'young gun' travelled the length and breadth of the state to strengthen the party at the grassroots level and ensure its comeback.

Swine flu claims 20 more lives, toll rises to 2,064

Swine flu claims 20 more lives, toll rises to 2,064

Rediff.com31 Mar 2015

While the number of persons affected by the H1N1 virus breached the 34,000-mark.

Why Congress is worried over the Jat vote in Rajasthan

Why Congress is worried over the Jat vote in Rajasthan

Rediff.com26 Nov 2018

The Jat community is itching to end its brief dalliance with the BJP, but it is also upset with the Congress, the party they have traditionally supported, for not giving them their due, reports Archis Mohan.

No post is priority for me, will go by party decision on CM: Gehlot

No post is priority for me, will go by party decision on CM: Gehlot

Rediff.com18 Nov 2018

He said he is 'more than satisfied' with his long political career as a five-time Lok Sabha MP, three time Union minister and chief minister for 10 years.

India vs SA: How the teams stack up in T20s

India vs SA: How the teams stack up in T20s

Rediff.com11 Sep 2019

Rajneesh Gupta throws up all the numbers of how both teams have fared in Twenty20 Internationals.

Child marriages in India

Child marriages in India

Rediff.com21 Jun 2017

Rediff Labs analyzed the data on district wise child marriages in India by Census of India 2011.

'For the first time Cong won't have a Muslim MLA in Raj Assembly'

'For the first time Cong won't have a Muslim MLA in Raj Assembly'

Rediff.com8 Dec 2013

The Bharatiya Janata Party has not only decimated the Congress in the Rajasthan assembly polls but, for the first time, will have two Muslim legislators while the Congress will have none.

Azhar, Bhaichung face crushing defeat, big win for Rathore

Azhar, Bhaichung face crushing defeat, big win for Rathore

Rediff.com16 May 2014

It wasn't exactly a happy day for sportspersons as 3 former India captains Mohammed Azharuddin, Bhaichung Bhutia and Dilip Tirkey suffered heavy defeats with Olympic silver medallist Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore's thumping victory being the only saving grace.

For some time you let me into your dreams

For some time you let me into your dreams

Rediff.com13 May 2020

'He was capable, concise, calm, sublime, and profound, and perhaps that's also why Irrfan's passing felt 'personal' to many.'

Cong releases 3rd list, fight it out is the high command's diktat

Cong releases 3rd list, fight it out is the high command's diktat

Rediff.com18 Mar 2014

Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi has said the party cannot afford the spectacle of its ministers and state presidents running away from a tough contest. Anita Katyal reports

'Indian bowlers have learnt nothing from overseas experiences'

'Indian bowlers have learnt nothing from overseas experiences'

Rediff.com20 Jan 2015

Once again slamming the Indian bowlers for their poor showing in Australian conditions ahead of the World Cup, former captain Sunil Gavaskar said that the bowlers have learnt nothing from their past experiences on foreign tours.

'Gehlot strategically shifted to Gujarat, not dumped'

'Gehlot strategically shifted to Gujarat, not dumped'

Rediff.com4 Apr 2014

The Congress central leadership's decision to send former Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot to work for the party in Gujarat is a strategic one, say Congress sources.

Guv queries Hooda govt on controversial appointments

Guv queries Hooda govt on controversial appointments

Rediff.com2 Aug 2014

Haryana Governor Kaptan Singh Solanki has sought response from Bhupinder Singh Hooda government on the Bharatiya Janata Party's demand for cancellation of recent controversial appointments by the chief minister.

Congress releases CD of Modi with 'hawala' operator

Congress releases CD of Modi with 'hawala' operator

Rediff.com28 Apr 2014

A day after the Bharatiya Janata Party released a CD targetting Robert Vadra and the land deals, the Congress joined the CD war, releasing one showing BJP's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi in pictures with one Afroz Fatta, who was arrested in connection to a Rs 1,000 crore hawala racket and dared him to submit himself to an independent probe.

India, Bhutan kick off 2018 FIFA WC qualifying

India, Bhutan kick off 2018 FIFA WC qualifying

Rediff.com11 Mar 2015

The long road to Russia 2018 kicks off in the outposts of Asia on Thursday with the world's worst international team, Bhutan, making their World Cup qualifying debut and eyeing a first win of any sorts since 2008.

Congress chants a different 'Namo' mantra in Dausa

Congress chants a different 'Namo' mantra in Dausa

Rediff.com25 Mar 2014

It's going to be brother vs step brother contest in Rajasthan's Dausa, where a different 'NaMo' would take on the candidate from NaMo's party. P B Chandra reports.

PHOTOS: Amla sizzles but Buttler spoils Kings' party

PHOTOS: Amla sizzles but Buttler spoils Kings' party

Rediff.com20 Apr 2017

Hashim Amla's superb 103 enabled Punjab put up a competitive 198 for 4 in 20 overs but Buttler made a mockery of the target with Mumbai Indians knocking off the runs in only 15.3 overs.

Check out when your constituency votes

Check out when your constituency votes

Rediff.com22 Mar 2019

The Lok Sabha election will be held in 7 phases, beginning on April 11, 2019 and ending on May 19, 2019.

For some Union ministers, Rajasthan's crushing defeat is personal

For some Union ministers, Rajasthan's crushing defeat is personal

Rediff.com9 Dec 2013

The BJP's victory in the desert state was so absolute that the Congress failed to open its electoral account in 17 of Rajasthan's 33 districts! P B Chandra reports.

Series lost, Australia will play for pride in 4th ODI

Series lost, Australia will play for pride in 4th ODI

Rediff.com27 Sep 2017

Winning the series is out of the question, but Australia vice-captain David Warner insists his team will not give up on trying to force a turnaround against India and make a statement before the upcoming Ashes.

At least a cycle for every Indian. Hero offers a 2k model

At least a cycle for every Indian. Hero offers a 2k model

Rediff.com15 Jun 2018

The wheels turn for bicycles, as manufacturers go back to the basics. After motorised two-wheelers overtook cycle sales in the country, manufacturers are focusing on commuter segment again and reviving entry-level cycles.

IMA puts out names of 382 doctors martyred in war against Covid

IMA puts out names of 382 doctors martyred in war against Covid

Rediff.com17 Sep 2020

Taking exception to Health Minister Harsh Vardhan not mentioning the death of healthcare workers due to Covid-19 in his statement in Parliament, the Indian Medical Association has published a list of 382 doctors who died due to the viral disease and demanded that they be treated as "martyrs".

After high-voltage campaign, Rajasthan, Telangana to vote today

After high-voltage campaign, Rajasthan, Telangana to vote today

Rediff.com7 Dec 2018

Telangana and Rajasthan are the last states to go to the polls in the current round of assembly elections, which also covered Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Mizoram.

PHOTOS: Ton-up Rohit guides India to 7-wicket win over Australia in Nagpur

PHOTOS: Ton-up Rohit guides India to 7-wicket win over Australia in Nagpur

Rediff.com1 Oct 2017

Images from the 5th ODI between India and Australia, played in Nagpur on Sunday

All metros among 130 districts identified as COVID-19 red zones

All metros among 130 districts identified as COVID-19 red zones

Rediff.com1 May 2020

This classification of districts is to be followed by states and union terrotories till a week post May 3, when the second phase of lockdown will end, for containment operations.