News for 'alwar'

Boy killed by cow vigilantes' vehicle in Rajasthan

Boy killed by cow vigilantes' vehicle in Rajasthan

Rediff.com13 Sep 2021

The incident occurred on Sunday in the Chupanki police station area in Bhiwadi near the Rajasthan-Haryana border where Sabir Khan (17) was hit by the speeding vehicle in which the cow vigilantes were chasing the truck, police said.

Ex-finance secy booked for corruption in currency security thread supply

Ex-finance secy booked for corruption in currency security thread supply

Rediff.com12 Jan 2023

The CBI, in its FIR, alleged that Mayaram, the UK-based company De La Rue International Ltd and unidentified officials of the finance ministry and RBI hatched a criminal conspiracy to extend undue favour to the firm.

Witnesses in Pehlu Khan lynching case shot at on way to court

Witnesses in Pehlu Khan lynching case shot at on way to court

Rediff.com29 Sep 2018

6 people, including Pehlu Khan's sons Irshad and Arif, and their lawyer were on way to court in Behror when some unidentified people arrived in an SUV and fired on them.

Gehlot clarifies after Pehlu Khan's sons chargesheeted for smuggling

Gehlot clarifies after Pehlu Khan's sons chargesheeted for smuggling

Rediff.com29 Jun 2019

Pehlu Khan's name was mentioned in the summary of the chargesheet.

BJP yatra was for satta, Congress yatra is for satya: Kanhaiya Kumar

BJP yatra was for satta, Congress yatra is for satya: Kanhaiya Kumar

Rediff.com7 Sep 2022

Congress leader Kanhaiya Kumar on Wednesday claimed the Bharatiya Janata Party's 1990 rath yatra was for seeking "satta (power)", but the Congress's 'Bharat Jodo Yatra' is for "satya (truth)".

'Cold Wave May Continue Till Republic Day'

'Cold Wave May Continue Till Republic Day'

Rediff.com16 Jan 2023

'What we are seeing is some bursts of a cold wave.' 'It comes, troubles you for three-four-five-days and thereafter relaxes for another few days.' 'And then another fresh one (cold wave) comes.'

Modi's Sangamam: Less Of Tamil, More Of Politics

Modi's Sangamam: Less Of Tamil, More Of Politics

Rediff.com23 Nov 2022

The inaugural Sangamam turned out to be a political Hindutva function than a gathering on the Hindu religion, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Rahul visits Rajiv Gandhi memorial ahead of Bharat Jodo Yatra

Rahul visits Rajiv Gandhi memorial ahead of Bharat Jodo Yatra

Rediff.com7 Sep 2022

Ahead of starting the much-hyped 'Bharat Jodo Yatra', Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday attended a prayer meeting at the Rajiv Gandhi Memorial in Sriperumbudur on Wednesday.

Rahul 'merchant of hate', playing 'vulture politics': Union ministers

Rahul 'merchant of hate', playing 'vulture politics': Union ministers

Rediff.com23 Jul 2018

Rahul Gandhi tweeted that hatred had replaced humanity in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'brutal' 'New India'.

Sengol And The BJP's Election 2024 Plan

Sengol And The BJP's Election 2024 Plan

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

The BJP seems wanting to return to a 'Tamil Hindutva' agenda for elections in Tamil Nadu, explains N Sathiya Moorthy.

Rahul uniting India wearing foreign T-shirt: Shah

Rahul uniting India wearing foreign T-shirt: Shah

Rediff.com10 Sep 2022

Gandhi is out to "connect" Bharat but he needs to study Indian history first, Shah said.

Cow slaughter bigger crime than terrorism: Rajasthan BJP MLA

Cow slaughter bigger crime than terrorism: Rajasthan BJP MLA

Rediff.com30 Jul 2018

'Cow slaughtering will incite people and hurt their sentiments, which will lead to some incidents'

Rajasthan contractor held for putting up Nathuram Godse plaque

Rajasthan contractor held for putting up Nathuram Godse plaque

Rediff.com5 Feb 2015

The accused has no political affiliation, initial probe suggests.

Cong to launch 3,570-km Bharat jodo yatra from Kanyakumari on Wednesday

Cong to launch 3,570-km Bharat jodo yatra from Kanyakumari on Wednesday

Rediff.com6 Sep 2022

Before the launch of the 'Bharat jodo yatra, former Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will on Wednesday take part in a prayer meeting at former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi's memorial in Sriperumbudur.

Godman Falahari Maharaj arrested on charge of rape

Godman Falahari Maharaj arrested on charge of rape

Rediff.com23 Sep 2017

As per the complaint, the parents of the woman, who is studying law in Jaipur, are followers of Falahari Maharaj for the past several years.

Rajasthan family names newborn after IAF pilot Abhinandan

Rajasthan family names newborn after IAF pilot Abhinandan

Rediff.com2 Mar 2019

By naming my son as Abhinandan, we will keep him reminding about the valour of the pilot and I would like him to become a brave soldier like him when he grows up," Sapna Devi, mother of the newborn, said.

Cong jubilant as Rahul set to embark on Bharat Jodo Yatra

Cong jubilant as Rahul set to embark on Bharat Jodo Yatra

Rediff.com7 Sep 2022

Ahead of the launch of its 'Bharat Jodo Yatra' on Wednesday, the Congress said it is a turning point in Indian politics and marks a 'new beginning'.

Neither ruled myself in nor out: Tharoor on contesting Cong prez poll

Neither ruled myself in nor out: Tharoor on contesting Cong prez poll

Rediff.com6 Sep 2022

Tharoor said the message is also that the Congress is the party that can unite India and if the public is sufficiently inspired by this message, it will indeed inaugurate the revival of the party.

Another BJP ally quits NDA over farm laws

Another BJP ally quits NDA over farm laws

Rediff.com26 Dec 2020

Rashtriya Loktantrik Party convenor and Nagaur MP Hanuman Beniwal on Saturday announced a split from the Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance over the Centre's new farm laws.

Cops clear 6 men accused in Pehlu Khan lynching case

Cops clear 6 men accused in Pehlu Khan lynching case

Rediff.com14 Sep 2017

On April 1, six men had attacked Pehlu Khan while he was transporting his cows to Haryana from Rajasthan.

More popular Modi becomes, more lynchings will happen, says Union minister

More popular Modi becomes, more lynchings will happen, says Union minister

Rediff.com21 Jul 2018

'The anti-Sikh riots of 1984 was the biggest case of mob lynching in India'

Raj HC quashes cow smuggling case against Pehlu Khan

Raj HC quashes cow smuggling case against Pehlu Khan

Rediff.com30 Oct 2019

Pehlu Khan (55), his two sons and a few others were transporting cows when they were allegedly stopped and thrashed by a mob near Behror in Alwar district on April 1, 2017.

'Severe cyclonic storm' Tauktae to weaken in 3 hrs: IMD

'Severe cyclonic storm' Tauktae to weaken in 3 hrs: IMD

Rediff.com18 May 2021

Severe cyclonic storm Tauktae that is hovering over Saurashtra in Gujarat would move north-northeastwards and weaken gradually into a cyclonic storm during next three hours, informed the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

Rajasthan Congress MLA's son among 4 booked for raping minor girl

Rajasthan Congress MLA's son among 4 booked for raping minor girl

Rediff.com27 Mar 2022

Attacking the Congress government, the BJP claimed there is no rule of law in Rajasthan and the incident has put a question mark on the law and order situation of the state.

All 6 accused in Pehlu Khan lynching case acquitted

All 6 accused in Pehlu Khan lynching case acquitted

Rediff.com15 Aug 2019

The Additional Judicial Magistrate acquitted the six men, giving them benefit of the doubt, according to a lawyer.

Indulge in cow smuggling and you'll be killed: Raj BJP MLA

Indulge in cow smuggling and you'll be killed: Raj BJP MLA

Rediff.com25 Dec 2017

Gyan Dev Ahuja said people resent cow smuggling and slaughter.

Don't talk of money when mics are on: Ramdev to BJP candidate

Don't talk of money when mics are on: Ramdev to BJP candidate

Rediff.com18 Apr 2014

In an embarrassment for Ramdev, the yoga guru was caught on TV camera murmuring to Bharatiya Janata Party candidate Mahant Chandnath not to talk about money when mics are on after the latter told him that he was running short of money during electioneering in Alwar constituency.

Rajasthan cops get court nod to reopen case against Pehlu Khan's sons

Rajasthan cops get court nod to reopen case against Pehlu Khan's sons

Rediff.com11 Jul 2019

The police argued that Pehlu Khan's sons have said they were going to sell the animals in Tapukara in Rajasthan's Alwar, contrary to the investigation earlier which suggested that the cows were being taken to another state.

Congress 'scared' judges hearing Ayodhya case with impeachment: Modi

Congress 'scared' judges hearing Ayodhya case with impeachment: Modi

Rediff.com25 Nov 2018

"I would also like to tell judges that do not be afraid and keep going on the path of justice," Modi said.

Rahul flags off Cong's 'Bharat jodo' yatra from TN, attacks BJP

Rahul flags off Cong's 'Bharat jodo' yatra from TN, attacks BJP

Rediff.com7 Sep 2022

Eyeing the revival of the crisis-ridden party ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the party chief Sonia Gandhi described the march as a "landmark occasion" and hoped that the march would help rejuvenate the grand old party.

Tamil Nadu's Is Saivism Hinduism Debate

Tamil Nadu's Is Saivism Hinduism Debate

Rediff.com12 May 2022

Stalin's personal intervention in the Adheenam row may have contained the avoidable political damage and social tensions at least for now, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Inflation eats into India's rural demand while green shoots become visible

Inflation eats into India's rural demand while green shoots become visible

Rediff.com11 Aug 2022

In May, Satpal Singh, who runs a dairy business with three buffaloes in Jewar, near Noida, was worried about the steep spike in input costs. Singh said dry fodder rates, which cost Rs 1,500-2000 per tractor trolley last year, were quoting at Rs 4,500-5,000. The price of other cattle feed ingredients (that include mustard meal and similar mixes) had also gone up from Rs 2,000 per quintal to Rs 3,100-3,200 per quintal.

BJP tweets video of Rahul Gandhi at nightclub, triggers war of words

BJP tweets video of Rahul Gandhi at nightclub, triggers war of words

Rediff.com3 May 2022

The BJP tweeted a video of Rahul Gandhi apparently at a nightclub in Nepal, inviting a strong response from the Congress which said he was in the friendly country to attend the marriage function of a journalist friend and that it is not a crime to attend weddings of family and friends.

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.

Kerala Police team in Jaipur with rape convict Bitti

Kerala Police team in Jaipur with rape convict Bitti

Rediff.com15 Mar 2013

After examining the records of Alwar jail, a team of Kerala Police on Friday arrived in the city with German woman rape case convict Bitti Mohanty to establish his identity.

JNU a hub of 'sex and drugs', charges BJP MLA

JNU a hub of 'sex and drugs', charges BJP MLA

Rediff.com23 Feb 2016

Amidst the ongoing unrest in the JNU over 'anti-national' slogans, there is a BJP MLA who has gone one step forward in sullying the name of the varsity and its students.

'I feel insulted': Raje slams Sharad Yadav for body shaming her

'I feel insulted': Raje slams Sharad Yadav for body shaming her

Rediff.com8 Dec 2018

Yadav called Raje fat and asked people to give her rest.

Rajasthan: Girl sets herself ablaze after attempted rape

Rajasthan: Girl sets herself ablaze after attempted rape

Rediff.com4 Jan 2013

A 19-year-old girl committed self immolation after a youth tried to rape her in Alwar district of Rajasthan. This is he second such incident in the state this week. The victim poured kerosene and set herself afire in her house in Alwar's Laxmangarh town on Thursday. She was admitted to a local hospital and referred to Jaipur's SMS government hospital, where she died on Friday, said the police.

2 more truck drivers killed by terrorists in Kashmir

2 more truck drivers killed by terrorists in Kashmir

Rediff.com25 Oct 2019

The terrorists also torched two of the trucks.

Agnipath: Govt offers sops as violent protests continue

Agnipath: Govt offers sops as violent protests continue

Rediff.com18 Jun 2022

In Bihar, where a bandh had been called, a railway station and a police vehicle were torched, an ambulance attacked and security personnel injured in stone-pelting incidents on the fourth consecutive day of the agitation, while protesters vandalised Ludhiana railway station in Punjab and blocked roads and rail tracks in West Bengal, Haryana, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Odisha and Uttar Pradesh.