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Sachin Pilot refuses to compromise on his demands

Sachin Pilot refuses to compromise on his demands

Rediff.com31 May 2023

On a visit to his Tonk assembly constituency, the dissident Congress leader indicated that it was the last day before what was being seen as an ultimatum to Gehlot ends.

Karni Sena chief shot dead at home by attackers disguised as guests

Karni Sena chief shot dead at home by attackers disguised as guests

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

Right-wing group Shri Rashtriya Rajput Karni Sena's president Sukhdev Singh Gogamedi was shot dead in the living room of his house in Jaipur on Tuesday by three armed men, one of whom was also killed in retaliatory firing, police said.

BJP rejig: Anil Antony, ex-AMU VC made vice presidents

BJP rejig: Anil Antony, ex-AMU VC made vice presidents

Rediff.com29 Jul 2023

The BJP has dropped C T Ravi, a leader from Karnataka, Dilip Saikia, a Lok Sabha MP from Assam, as its general secretaries, and Vinod Sonkar, Harish Dwivedi, both Lok Sabha MPs from Uttar Pradesh, and Sunil Deodhar as secretaries.

Cong hopes to buck 30-year-old trend in Rajasthan

Cong hopes to buck 30-year-old trend in Rajasthan

Rediff.com2 Dec 2023

In the last six assembly elections, the state voted the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Congress to power alternately.

Jaswant Singh's son Manvendra to join Congress

Jaswant Singh's son Manvendra to join Congress

Rediff.com16 Oct 2018

The BJP said that the decision will not have any impact on the party's prospects in western Rajasthan.

The royal and political privileges of the Scindias

The royal and political privileges of the Scindias

Rediff.com25 Mar 2020

People close to the erstwhile royal family underline that Jyotiraditya Scindia is neither as accessible nor as unpretentious as his father.

WATCH LIVE! Modi Sarkar vs Opposition in Parliament

WATCH LIVE! Modi Sarkar vs Opposition in Parliament

Rediff.com21 Jul 2015

Catch all the action from the Monsoon session of Parliament, LIVE

'Congress doesn't have hunger...'

'Congress doesn't have hunger...'

Rediff.com8 Dec 2023

'...for success like the BJP.' 'The BJP's work for the next election begins the day one election ends.'

14-year-old girl raped, thrown into furnace in Rajasthan

14-year-old girl raped, thrown into furnace in Rajasthan

Rediff.com3 Aug 2023

A 14-year-old girl was allegedly murdered and her body was burnt in a coal furnace in Rajasthan's Bhilwara district, the police said on Thursday.

'The message we want to spread is of a Congress-free Bharat'

'The message we want to spread is of a Congress-free Bharat'

Rediff.com8 Dec 2013

'Be it Shivraj Singh Chouhan or Raman Singh or Vasundhara Raje --- all of them would have won as it is. These are all leaders who would have won on their own. But the victory margins have been enriched by Modiji's campaign.'

BJP has opened 'Lalit Kala Academy' to defend Lalit Modi: Cong

BJP has opened 'Lalit Kala Academy' to defend Lalit Modi: Cong

Rediff.com24 Jun 2015

"It seems the BJP has opened a Lalit Kala Academy to train its spokespersons in how to defend Lalit Modi," party spokesman Tom Vadakkan told media persons.

Coming up: 2017's 1st big royal wedding

Coming up: 2017's 1st big royal wedding

Rediff.com3 Feb 2017

A modern day prince and princess are getting married in Bengaluru this weekend.

Congress wrests Rajasthan, party to pick CM today

Congress wrests Rajasthan, party to pick CM today

Rediff.com12 Dec 2018

Congress president Rahul Gandhi will take the final call on Wednesday on who will be the chief minister.

PM helping Lalit Modi in ED cases: Digvijay

PM helping Lalit Modi in ED cases: Digvijay

Rediff.com28 Jun 2015

The prime minister, who loves to be in the media and tweets on issues, is keeping quiet on key issues, he said.

PHOTOS: The who's who attend Maha swearing-in

PHOTOS: The who's who attend Maha swearing-in

Rediff.com31 Oct 2014

A galaxy of bigwigs from the world of politics, business and Bollywood attended the swearing-in ceremony of the Bharatiya Janata Party government at Wankhede stadium in Mumbai.

Man lynched on suspicion of cow smuggling in Alwar

Man lynched on suspicion of cow smuggling in Alwar

Rediff.com21 Jul 2018

The people suspected that Khan was smuggling cows but the allegation is yet to be verified, police said.

Agree to 3 demands by month-end, Pilot, flanked by 15 MLAs, tells Gehlot

Agree to 3 demands by month-end, Pilot, flanked by 15 MLAs, tells Gehlot

Rediff.com15 May 2023

Pilot threatened to launch a massive movement in Rajasthan if action on his demands is not taken.

The 2018 Rajasthan election sentiment meter

The 2018 Rajasthan election sentiment meter

Rediff.com27 Nov 2018

Rediff Labs analysed the 2013 assembly election results to develop a Sentiment Meter for the 2018 electoral battle.

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.

Bollywood's Favourite Shaadi Destination

Bollywood's Favourite Shaadi Destination

Rediff.com3 Feb 2023

Kiara and Sid may join the long list of celeb couples, who have chosen the beautiful destination of Rajasthan for their wedding.

Cong breathes a sigh of relief as Pilot's rally ends without new party launch

Cong breathes a sigh of relief as Pilot's rally ends without new party launch

Rediff.com11 Jun 2023

The state's former deputy chief minister has also demanded disbanding of the Rajasthan Public Service Commission and its reconstitution, and a compensation for those affected by government job exam paper leak cases.

Opinion polls show Congress likely to win Raj; has edge in MP, Chhattisgarh

Opinion polls show Congress likely to win Raj; has edge in MP, Chhattisgarh

Rediff.com7 Oct 2018

The opinion poll has said that if the assembly polls are held now, the Congress is likely to win 142 seats in Rajasthan against the BJP's 56.

Pilot visits BJP MP's dharna site, meets kin of man who blamed Raj minister

Pilot visits BJP MP's dharna site, meets kin of man who blamed Raj minister

Rediff.com20 Apr 2023

Before ending his life on Monday, Meena recorded a video alleging Joshi and a few other people had caused problems to him because of which he was forced to kill himself.

BJP's politics is about misguiding people: Sonia Gandhi

BJP's politics is about misguiding people: Sonia Gandhi

Rediff.com27 Nov 2013

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has promised to provide free MRI and CT scan to patients if brought back to power. Shahnawaz Akhtar reports

Sachin Pilot's turn won't come because...: Shah on Cong rift

Sachin Pilot's turn won't come because...: Shah on Cong rift

Rediff.com15 Apr 2023

Shah said that it is "a 3-D government in Rajasthan and three Ds stands for 'dange' (riots), 'durvyavhar' (ill-treatment) with women and 'Dalit' atrocities.

Rajyavardhan Rathore among 22 sworn in as Rajasthan ministers

Rajyavardhan Rathore among 22 sworn in as Rajasthan ministers

Rediff.com30 Dec 2023

The MLAs inducted into the Rajasthan cabinet are Meena, Madan Dilawar, Rathore, Gajendra Singh Khimsar, Babulal Kharadi, Jogaram Patel, Suresh Singh Rawat, Avinash Gehlot, Joraram Kumawat, Hemant Meena, Kanhaiya Lal Choudhary and Sumit Godara.

BJP looks for 2024 soar after ending 2023 on happy note

BJP looks for 2024 soar after ending 2023 on happy note

Rediff.com30 Dec 2023

Following the party's sweep of assembly elections in three Hindi heartland states against the odds, the BJP's brain trust is now busy game-planning as to how it can improve on its 2019 Lok Sabha election tally of 303 seats.

'Why Has Modi Made 13 Visits To Rajasthan?'

'Why Has Modi Made 13 Visits To Rajasthan?'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2023

'These frequent visits show the BJP fears that the Congress will retain power.'

Modi will make Amit Shah PM, finish Yogi politically: Kejriwal

Modi will make Amit Shah PM, finish Yogi politically: Kejriwal

Rediff.com11 May 2024

A day after his release on interim bail, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal launched a blistering attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, alleging he was on a 'One nation, One leader' mission to impose 'dictatorship' by putting all leaders from opposition behind bars and 'politically finishing off' those in the Bharatiya Janata Party.

What were Tharoor and Rahul animatedly talking about in LS?

What were Tharoor and Rahul animatedly talking about in LS?

Rediff.com27 Jul 2015

Congress MP Shashi Tharor, who recently faced Sonia Gandhi's ire, was on Monday seen in Lok Sabha engrossed in an animated discussion with Rahul Gandhi who was playing an active role in guiding his party's protesting members in the House which saw some business despite the din.

Mr PM, come out of political Vipassana and speak the truth: Congress on 'Lalitgate'

Mr PM, come out of political Vipassana and speak the truth: Congress on 'Lalitgate'

Rediff.com18 Jun 2015

The Congress on Thursday attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his "silence" on the Lalit Modi controversy, saying he should come out of his 'meditation' and answer the nation as he too is "liable".

End this tamasha: Gehlot to PM Modi on Rajasthan crisis

End this tamasha: Gehlot to PM Modi on Rajasthan crisis

Rediff.com1 Aug 2020

Gehlot also alleged that some other Union ministers, including Dharmendra Pradhan, are involved in the "conspiracy" against his government.

Cong calls meet on upcoming state polls; former PK aide to be present

Cong calls meet on upcoming state polls; former PK aide to be present

Rediff.com25 May 2023

Sources said while the Congress units of Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan will hold separate discussions on May 26 on their preparations and actions to be taken, the party will also hold strategy meets on Chhattisgarh on May 27.

'BJP's Biggest Challenge Is...'

'BJP's Biggest Challenge Is...'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2023

'The biggest change that the BJP can initiate in the run-up to 2024 is appointing new faces as chief ministers.' 'In doing so, it will send a message well beyond 2024.'

Red diary vs red tomatoes: Modi, Gehlot in war of words

Red diary vs red tomatoes: Modi, Gehlot in war of words

Rediff.com27 Jul 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Thursday exchanged jibes over the red diary that a sacked state minister claims records financial misdeeds of the CM and his colleagues.

Rajasthan govt suspends IAS officer in rape case

Rajasthan govt suspends IAS officer in rape case

Rediff.com5 Feb 2014

The Rajasthan government has suspended Indian Administrative Service officer B B Mohanty in the alleged rape and exploitation case of a 23-year-old girl.

Cong preps for next round of polls; Kharge calls meet

Cong preps for next round of polls; Kharge calls meet

Rediff.com21 May 2023

With assembly elections due in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Telangana and Mizoram in the next few months, the Congress is working on poll strategies in these states and has convened a meeting of state leaders on May 24.

Vivek Oberoi in BJP star campaigner list for Gujarat

Vivek Oberoi in BJP star campaigner list for Gujarat

Rediff.com5 Apr 2019

Oberoi is playing the role of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a biopic.

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.

Tell us what Modi said to Mufti, Nitish

Tell us what Modi said to Mufti, Nitish

Rediff.com15 Jul 2015

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