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Everything you need to know about Raje Bamora: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Everything you need to know about Raje Bamora: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Kashish film fest back with fourth edition (With Image)

May 15, 2013 at 7:34 PM

Mumbai, May 15 (IANS) The Kashish Mumbai International Queer Film Festival is back with its fourth edition to encourage greater visibility of domestic and international queer cinema. It will screen as many as 132 movies.

BJP defends Kataria, alleges political motivation in charges

May 15, 2013 at 6:22 PM

New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) A day after Gulab Chand Kataria was charge-sheeted in the Sohrabuddin murder case, the BJP Wednesday said politically motivated cases were being framed against its leader.

Conservationists demand restoration of Dara Shikoh's library (With Image)

May 15, 2013 at 10:14 AM

Agra May 15 (IANS) Conservationists here have demanded the restoration and reopening of Dara Shikoh' library that is lying in shambles in the heart of the Taj city.

Sohrabuddin case: BJP accuses Congress of framing its leader

May 14, 2013 at 10:38 PM

Jaipur, May 14 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janta Party Tuesday accused the Congress of using the CBI for framing its leader of opposition in Rajasthan and former state home minister Gulab Chand Kataria in Soharabuddin Sheikh killing case.

Class 3 boy crushed by container

April 18, 2013 at 11:24 PM

New Delhi, April 18 (IANS) A Class 3 boy was crushed to death by a speeding container here while he was on his way to school, police said Thursday. The driver of the vehicle is absconding.

It is 'yatra' time in poll-bound Rajasthan

April 14, 2013 at 7:16 PM

Jaipur, April 14 (IANS) Though elections are months away, the election fever has gripped Rajasthan, with both the BJP and the Congress taking out 'yatras' to woo the voters.

Hike in railway fares pinches pockets of passengers across India

April 1, 2013 at 2:34 PM

New Delhi, Apr. 1 (ANI): Passengers across India on Monday expressed their disappointment with the Central Government's decision to increase the reservation charges of railway tickets and other supplementary charges, which would eventually hike railway fare prices.

Rajasthan's deputy leader of opposition resigns

February 20, 2013 at 6:48 PM

Jaipur, Feb 20 (IANS) With infighting in BJP's Rajasthan unit refusing to die down, deputy leader of opposition Ghanshyam Tiwari resigned Wednesday from the post.

RSS unhappy with Raje's appointment

February 4, 2013 at 6:38 PM

Jaipur, Feb 4 (IANS) Former chief minister Vashudhara Raje, named the new BJP president in Rajasthan, has run into problems with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), informed sources said Monday.

BJP nominates Vasundhara Raje as Rajasthan's BJP president

February 2, 2013 at 8:06 PM

New Delhi, Feb. 2 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday declared former Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje as the new president of the party's Rajasthan unit.

Kejriwal launches party in Maharashtra, seeks irrigation 'scam' probe

December 2, 2012 at 10:51 PM

Roha (Maharashtra), Dec 2 (IANS) Arvind Kejriwal launched his Aam Aadmi Party's (AAP) Maharashtra unit Sunday with a rally from Mumbai to Roha in Raigad district.

Men's boxing nationals from Oct 30

October 2, 2012 at 2:10 PM

New Delhi, Oct 2 (IANS) The 59th Senior Men's National Boxing Championship will be held in Hyderabad from Oct 30 to Nov 4.

Nexus between CAG and opposition can't be ruled out: UPA minister

September 13, 2012 at 5:30 PM

Agartala, Sep 13 (IANS) Union Minister of State for Finance (EB&I) Namo Narain Meena Thursday claimed that there could be a nexus between the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG), India's official auditor, and the opposition parties on the coal blocks allocation report.

Cancelling coal blocks impossible: Congress

September 5, 2012 at 10:57 PM

New Delhi, Sep 5 (IANS) The Congress-led UPA government Wednesday kept up its offensive against BJP's charges of corruption in the allocation of coal blocks, saying cancelling the licenses en masse was impossible.

Opposition shying from debating coal blocks: PMO minister

August 21, 2012 at 3:12 PM

New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) The government Tuesday attacked the opposition for blocking parliament over the Comptroller and Auditor General's (CAG) report on coal blocks and said the opposition was shying away from a debate on the issue.

BJP's internal crisis, concerns for its tomorrow

June 3, 2012 at 2:15 PM

Getting in internal turmoil in the time of need tranquility is not a new thing for Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP).

BJP's internecine war bogs it down

June 3, 2012 at 12:04 PM

New Delhi, June 3 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) seems to be at war -- with itself.

BJP meet will discuss differences -- within

May 23, 2012 at 7:29 PM

New Delhi, May 23 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National Executive meets in Mumbai Thursday-Friday with plenty on the agenda, a key issue being how to bring peace to its own house.

BJP meet will discuss differences -- within

May 23, 2012 at 3:29 PM

New Delhi, May 23 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National Executive meets in Mumbai Thursday-Friday with plenty on the agenda, a key issue being how to bring order to its own house.

'Monsoon to hit Karnataka in June first week'

May 21, 2012 at 9:23 PM

Bangalore, May 21 (IANS) The south-west monsoon, crucial for agricultural operations, will reach Karnataka in June's first week and become active from second week, a senior academician said Monday.

Rajasthan BJP crisis: Raje supporters want her as state chief

May 7, 2012 at 5:10 PM

Jaipur, May 7 (IANS) The crisis in the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) Rajasthan unit continued Monday as more party legislators came out in support of former chief minister Vasundhara Raje and demanded that she be made the state president to lead the party in the assembly polls next year.

Infighting intensifies in Rajasthan BJP, MLAs offer to quit

May 6, 2012 at 8:22 PM

Jaipur, May 6(ANI): The situation for Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Rajasthan degraded from bad to worst on Sunday with reportedly 42 legislators offering to quit citing their support for former state chief, Vasundhara Raje.

40 Rajasthan BJP legislators offer to resign

May 6, 2012 at 7:58 PM

Jaipur, May 6 (IANS) The rift within the Bharatiya Janata Party's Rajasthan unit widened Sunday after over 40 legislators offered to resign in favour of senior party leader and former chief minister Vasundhara Raje, sources said.

No internal feud in Rajasthan BJP, claims Naqvi

May 6, 2012 at 2:06 PM

New Delhi, May 6 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi on Sunday played down the internal feud within the party in Rajasthan, saying Vasundhara Raje is a senior leader of the outfit, and added that small issues do take place in a democratic party at times.

Rajasthan lawmaker suspended for foul language

April 17, 2012 at 10:13 PM

Jaipur, April 17 (IANS) A Rajasthan legislator was Tuesday suspended for a year from the assembly for using foul language against a minister, officials said.

Rajasthan legislator to get special facilities in jail

April 13, 2012 at 10:35 PM

Jaipur, April 13 (IANS) A Rajasthan court Friday directed the Jaipur Central Jail authorities to provide facilities like mattresses, blankets, pillows, an air cooler and mosquito repellent to legislator Rajendra Singh Rathore, arrested for an alleged staged shootout in 2006, a lawyer said.

Custody of senior Rajasthan BJP leader extended

April 9, 2012 at 9:13 PM

Jaipur, April 9 (IANS) The judicial custody of senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and legislator Rajendra Singh Rathore, who was arrested by the CBI here Thursday in connection with the alleged staged killing of criminal Dara Singh in 2006, was Monday extended by a court till April 16, a lawyer said.

Dara Singh fake encounter case: CBI arrests ex-Rajasthan minister Rathore (Update)

April 5, 2012 at 7:13 PM

Jaipur, Apr 5 (ANI): The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Thursday arrested former Rajasthan minister Rajendra Rathore in connection with fake encounter of liquor smuggler Dara Singh.

Dara Singh fake encounter case: CBI arrests ex-Rajasthan minister Rathore

April 5, 2012 at 3:36 PM

Jaipur, Apr.5 (ANI): The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested former Rajasthan minister Rajendra Rathore in connection with the 2006 Dara Singh fake encounter case.

Many Muslim voters in UP accuse political parties of making false promises

February 14, 2012 at 3:01 PM

Kanpur, Feb 14 (ANI): With Uttar Pradesh gearing up for the third phase of polling on Wednesday, many Muslim voters in the state have accused various political outfits of making false promises.

Gadkari pitches for UK, European investments in BJP-ruled states

July 20, 2011 at 4:15 PM

London, July 20 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Nitin Gadkari has invited British and European Union investments in BJP -ruled states in the field of green technologies and non-conventional energy sources like solar power, wind energy, bio-energy - bio-fuels etc.

Gadkari reaffirms BJP's commitment to economic reforms in India on UK visit

July 19, 2011 at 1:43 PM

London, July 19 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Nitin Gadkari has reaffirmed his party's commitment to economic reforms, and said that the fast changing global scenario was helping India play a pro-active role in global recovery and redefining the new economic world order.

Gadkari calls for strong global framework against terrorism

July 18, 2011 at 4:59 PM

London, July 18 (ANI): Expressing concern over the recent serial blasts in Mumbai, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Nitin Gadkari has called upon the international community to join hands to strengthen the global framework against terrorism.

'Digvijay Singh can't be taken seriously,' says Gadkari in London

July 17, 2011 at 1:31 PM

London, July 17 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party president Nitin Gadkari, who is on a six-day visit to London, on Saturday criticized Congress Party general secretary Digvijay Singh for saying that the involvement of radical Hindu outfits could not be ruled out in the recent serial Mumbai bombings.

BJP leader Rajendra Rathore named accused in Dara Singh encounter case

June 3, 2011 at 1:33 PM

New Delhi, June 3 (ANI): The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Friday named BJP leader and former Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje's aide-Rajendra Singh Rathore as an accused in the fake encounter case of Dara Singh.

Rajasthan's Scindia meets President, demands reconvening of budget session

March 24, 2011 at 7:17 PM

New Delhi, Mar. 24 (ANI): Leader of Opposition in Rajasthan, Vasundhara Raje, on Thursday met President Pratibha Devisingh Patiland urged her to order the governor of the state to reconvene the budget session of the state assembly to discuss alleged flaws.

BJP focuses on corruption at National Executive meeting in Guwahati

January 8, 2011 at 9:09 PM

Guwahati, Jan 8(ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s National Executive meeting commenced in Guwahati on Saturday.

Gehlot slams BJP for fuelling unrest over Gujjar reservation row

December 26, 2010 at 11:40 AM

Jaipur, Dec 26 (ANI): Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has lashed out at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for fuelling the simmering unrest in the region over providing reservation to Gujjars in the state.

Karnataka crisis: Verdict on disqualified lawmakers today

October 29, 2010 at 12:05 PM

Bangalore, Oct 29 (ANI): The Karnataka High Court will today pronounce its much-awaited verdict on the disqualification of eleven rebel BJP MLAs today.

Karnataka HC to continue hearing on MLAs disqualification case today

October 21, 2010 at 10:01 AM

Bangalore, Oct 21 (ANI): Karnataka High Court will continue to hear today the matter related to disqualification of eleven BJP MLAs.

Karnataka Governor Bhardwaj claims he has fulfilled all obligations

October 12, 2010 at 4:20 PM

New Delhi, Oct 12 (ANI): Against the backdrop of growing political drama in Karnataka, Governor HR Bhardwaj on Tuesday made a slew of charges against B S Yeddyurappa-led Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Government in the State asserting that he fulfilled all his duties and obligations, but the Chief Minister failed to discharge his responsibility towards the constitution.

Karnataka Governor asks Yeddyurappa to prove majority again on Oct 14

October 12, 2010 at 3:08 PM

Bangalore, Oct 12 (ANI): Karnataka Governor H R Bhardwaj on Tuesday wrote to Chief Minister BS Yeddyurappa asking him to prove his majority again on the floor of the Assembly by 11 a.m. on October 14.

Yeddyurappa Govt. in Karnataka survives 'Trust Vote'

October 11, 2010 at 11:14 AM

Bangalore, Oct 11 (ANI): B S Yeddyurappa-led Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Government in Karnataka survived the 'Trust Vote' on Monday.

Karnataka crisis: Chaos at Assembly ahead of trust vote

October 11, 2010 at 10:53 AM

Bangalore, Oct 11 (ANI): Restricted from entering the Karnataka Assembly, eleven BJP and five Independent MLAs, who were earlier disqualified by speaker K G Bopaiah under the anti-defection law, created a ruckus outside the Assembly on Monday.

BJP reorganizes various wings, Smriti Irani to lead Mahila Morcha

June 15, 2010 at 10:20 PM

New Delhi, June 15 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday reconstituted its central election committee, discipline committee besides appointing chiefs for various wings.

Raje resigns as Rajasthan Assembly's Leader of Opposition

February 22, 2010 at 7:24 PM

Jaipur, Feb 22 (ANI): Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje on Monday resigned as the leader of Opposition in the State Assembly after challenging the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leadership for nearly five months that had asked her to step down from the post following a poor show of the party in the last Lok Sabha elections.

Vasundhara Raje revolts; BJP defers election for Rajasthan state chief

December 24, 2009 at 12:23 PM

New Delhi, Dec 24 (ANI): The foremost test for the newly appointed Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Nitin Gadkari is to end the infighting in the BJP's Rajasthan unit. Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhra Raje was successful in postponing a debatable election that was supposed to take place on Thursday for the post of Rajasthan BJP chief.

Vasundhara Raje hands over resignation to Advani

October 23, 2009 at 4:29 PM

New Delhi, Oct 23 (ANI): Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhra Raje handed over her resignation as Opposition Leader in the State Assembly to senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader L.K Advani here on Friday.

Venkaiah Naidu says Advani may not lead BJP in 2014 elections

October 8, 2009 at 2:34 PM

New Delhi, Oct 8 (ANI): Former Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president M Venkaiah Naidu said on Thursday that, the party may not contest the 2014 Lok Sabha elections under the leadership of L K Advani.

BJP leadership has full faith in Vasundhara Raje, says Naidu

September 1, 2009 at 8:53 PM

New Delhi, Sep.1 (ANI): Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader M.Venkaiah Naidu on Tuesday said the party's top leadership has full faith in the former Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje.

BJP brass discusses assembly poll preparations

September 1, 2009 at 5:42 PM

New Delhi, Sep.1 (ANI): Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders, who met at the residence of party president Rajnath Singh here on Tuesday, discussed the forthcoming assembly elections in three states.

Raje misses her meeting with Naidu, sends son Dushyant

August 31, 2009 at 9:52 PM

New Delhi, Aug 31 (ANI): Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje failed to meet senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Venkaiah Naidu citing health grounds and sent her son Dushyant in her place as representative.

Vasundhara Raje to meet Venkaiah Naidu today

August 31, 2009 at 12:10 PM

New Delhi, Aug 31 (ANI): Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje will meet Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) senior leader M Venkaiah Naidu here today.

Raje arrives in New Delhi to meet senior BJP leaders

August 30, 2009 at 7:55 PM

New Delhi, Aug 30 (ANI): Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje arrived in New Delhi on Sunday evening to meet senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders.

Raje leaves for New Delhi to meet BJP central leaders

August 30, 2009 at 3:57 PM

Jaipur, Aug 30 (ANI): Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje today left for New Delhi to meet central leaders of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

Raje confirms that she will meet BJP central leaders soon

August 28, 2009 at 1:47 PM

Jaipur, Aug.28 (ANI): Former Rajasthan Chief Minister and now Leader of Opposition in the State Assembly Vasundhara Raje on Friday confirmed that she would be meeting central leaders of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) soon.

Raje asked to meet BJP leadership on Aug.30

August 28, 2009 at 10:56 AM

New Delhi, Aug.28 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) central leadership on Friday asked former Rajsthan chief minister Vasundhara Raje to report to them in New Delhi on August 30 (Sunday).

BJP lawmakers in Rajasthan may boycott State Assembly session

August 27, 2009 at 1:12 PM

Jaipur, Aug 27 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) lawmakers in Rajasthan are likely to boycott the State Assembly session in protest against the suspension of three of their colleagues.

Raje says she is still Rajasthan's Leader of Opposition

August 26, 2009 at 9:27 PM

Jaipur, Aug 26 (ANI): Senior BJP leader Vasundhara Raje today said that she had not resigned from the post of Rajasthan Assembly's Leader of Opposition.

BJP to boycott Rajasthan Assembly session

August 26, 2009 at 3:47 PM

Jaipur, Aug 26 (ANI): The legislature party of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Rajasthan Unit on Wednesday unanimously decided to boycott the State Assembly session commencing from August 27 to press for the revoking of suspension of three of its MLAs.

Raje to hold BJP Legislature Party meeting in Jaipur

August 26, 2009 at 11:55 AM

Jaipur, Aug 26 (ANI): Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje, will hold a meeting of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Legislature Party here on Wednesday, to chalk out strategy for the upcoming State Assembly session.

BJP asks Vasundhara Raje not to hold MLAs meet on Wednesday

August 25, 2009 at 9:29 PM

New Delhi, Aug. 25 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday directed former Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje not to hold a proposed meeting of the MLAs on Wednesday.

Shourie stands by his concerns for BJP, dismisses charges of 'publicity stunt'(Lead: Shourie)

August 24, 2009 at 9:41 PM

New Delhi, Aug 24(ANI): Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader Arun Shourie on Monday said that the issues that he has raised are the concerns he has been raising for the last three years, and dismissed charges that he has been doing it for publicity.

Raje to quit after Rajasthan Assembly session

August 23, 2009 at 6:08 PM

New Delhi, Aug 23 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has reportedly allowed former Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje to stay on as Leader of Opposition in the State Assembly till the end of the upcoming Assembly session.

Vasundhara Raje calls on Advani and Rajnath Singh in Delhi

August 22, 2009 at 9:43 PM

New Delhi, Aug.22 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and former Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje on Saturday evening called on senior leaders Lal Krishna Advani and Rajnath Singh here at their residence to discuss the leadership issue in the State.

Raje's meeting with Advani, Rajnath delayed

August 22, 2009 at 1:41 PM

New Delhi, Aug.22 (ANI): The meeting between former Rajasthan Chief Minister and now Leader of Opposition in the Rajasthan State Assembly, Vasundhara Raje, and senior BJP leader L.K. Advani and party president Rajnath Singh has been postponed from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Vasundhara Raje to meet Rajnath Singh, Advani

August 22, 2009 at 10:26 AM

New Delhi, Aug.22 (ANI): Former Rajasthan Chief Minister and now Leader of Opposition in the State Assembly, Vasundhara Raje, who defied the BJP leadership's directive to quit the post,is to meet senior BJP leader L K Advani and party president Rajnath Singh here today.

Swaraj alludes to Raje's possible expulsion from the BJP

August 21, 2009 at 3:05 PM

Shimla, Aug.21 (ANI): Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and Deputy Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Sushma Swaraj, on Friday indirectly hinted that former Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje could be removed from the party on grounds of indiscipline.

BJP's 'Chintan Baithak' to begin in Shimla today

August 19, 2009 at 10:37 AM

Shimla, Aug 19 (ANI): The BJP's 'Chintan Baithak' or assessment-cum introspection exercise will begin here today.

Raje may not resign for now, say her supporters

August 17, 2009 at 8:16 PM

Jaipur, Aug17 (ANI): The crisis within the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over Vasundhara Raje's resignation as Leader of Opposition in the Rajasthan Assembly deepened on Monday with her supporters saying that she may not resign for now.

Vasundhara Raje asked to step down as Leader of Opposition: Rajnath Singh

August 16, 2009 at 9:04 PM

New Delhi, Aug.16 (ANI): Following days of speculations over the issue of Bharatiya Janata Party leader Vasundhara Raje's continuance as the Leader of the Opposition in the Rajasthan State Assembly, the BJP on Sunday decided that she should step down from the post in due time.

Poll debacle: fix responsibility from top, Raje asks BJP leadership

August 15, 2009 at 7:34 PM

Jaipur, Aug 15(ANI): Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje said on Saturday that the responsibility for the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) debacle in the general elections has to be fixed from the top.

Raje supporters parade before BJP leadership

August 14, 2009 at 1:05 PM

New Delhi, Aug 14 (ANI): Over fifty legislators of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) from Rajasthan met party president Rajnath Singh on Friday to shore up support for former chief minister Vasundhra Raje.

Valuables missing from Scindia's Gwalior palace

May 20, 2009 at 11:45 PM

Bhopal, May 20 (IANS) Thieves struck at the highly fortified Jai Vilas Palace of Gwalior's erstwhile ruling family and took away costly silverware and antiques from the drawing room of the late Rajmata Vijayaraje Scindia, police said Wednesday.

Congress sweeps Rajasthan, routs BJP

May 17, 2009 at 12:46 AM

Jaipur, May 16 (IANS) The Congress swept Rajasthan Saturday, winning 19 of the state's 25 Lok Sabha seats and routing the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

Congress headed for massive win in Rajasthan

May 16, 2009 at 6:10 PM

Jaipur, May 16 (IANS) The Congress seemed headed to sweep Rajasthan with the party bagging 13 seats and leading in another seven constituencies by late afternoon Saturday.

UPA on way to emerge as largest coalition

May 16, 2009 at 1:01 AM

The picture will be clearer with each second passing today when the counting of votes of the recently concluded Lok Sabha elections is taking place but so far the trends are coming the Congress-led UPA was leading in 241 constituencies

IPL scoreboard: Delhi Daredevils vs Mumbai Indians

May 9, 2009 at 12:25 AM

East London, May 8 (IANS) Scoreboard of the Indian Premier League (IPL) match between Delhi Daredevils and Mumbai Indians at the Buffalo Park here Friday.

IPL scoreboard: Deccan Chargers vs Mumbai Indians

May 7, 2009 at 12:29 AM

Centurion, May 7 (IANS) Scoreboard of the Indian Premier League (IPL) match between Deccan Chargers and Mumbai Indians at SuperSport Park here Wednesday.

Sharma's hat trick knocks down Mumbai Indians

May 7, 2009 at 12:12 AM

Centurion, May 7 (IANS) Rohit Sharma's hat trick ended Deccan Chargers' losing streak in the Indian Premier League (IPL) with a comprehensive 19-run win over Mumbai Indians at SuperSport Park here Wednesday.

Congress, BJP jostle for seats in Rajasthan (Poll Curtainraiser - Rajasthan)

May 6, 2009 at 1:21 PM

Jaipur, May 6 (IANS) The Congress targeted the poor performance of the Vasundhara Raje-led Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which in turn lashed out at its present Ashok Gehlot regime in the high powered game for the 25 Lok Sabha seats in Rajasthan that goes to the polls Thursday.

Poll pitch picks up in Rajasthan

May 3, 2009 at 11:32 AM

Jaipur, May 3 (IANS) It's not just the mercury that is rising in Rajasthan. Poll fever has touched a high too with political parties busy canvassing for votes ahead of the Lok Sabha polls in the state May 7.

Taliban a threat to India: BJP

April 26, 2009 at 12:03 AM

Gwalior, April 25 (IANS) The Taliban were a threat not only to Pakistan but also to India, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Rajnath Singh said here Saturday.

Rajasthan HC issues notice to Lalit Modi in cheating case

April 24, 2009 at 1:22 PM

Jaipur, Apr 24 (ANI): The Rajasthan High Court on Friday issued a notice to IPL Chairman Lalit Modi in connection with alleged forgery in issuing a cheque of Rs six crore to the Chief Minister Relief Fund for disbursement among victims of May 13 Jaipur serial blasts.

Scoreboard: Mumbai Indians vs. Chennai Super Kings, Twenty20, IPL

April 18, 2009 at 8:44 PM

Cape Town, April 18 (IANS) Following is the scoreboard of the opening match of the second edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) between Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings at the Newleands Stadium here Saturday.

Six BSP legislators join Congress in Rajasthan

April 4, 2009 at 7:26 PM

Jaipur, April 4 (IANS) All six Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) legislators in Rajasthan Saturday joined the Congress, giving the ruling party a majority in the state assembly.

Now campaign with party symbol tattoo on cheeks

March 9, 2009 at 6:36 PM

Jaipur, March 9 (IANS) It's time for the great Indian election circus and political parties are doing everything to campaign - through posters, cut-outs, flags and caps. The latest is flaunting tattoos of the party symbol on cheeks, hands or even the chest.

Jaipur body files case against IPL chief Modi

February 15, 2009 at 5:49 PM

New Delhi, Feb 15 (ANI): A complaint of fund misappropriation was filed with Jaipur Police against Lalit Modi, the chief of the Indian Premier League (IPL), on Sunday.

Sukhbir Singh Badal takes oath as Punjab Dy.CM

January 21, 2009 at 5:44 PM

Amritsar, Jan.21 (ANI): Sukhbir Singh Badal, the son of of Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal was sworn in as the Deputy Chief Minister of Punjab on Wednesday.

'Anti-dynastic' BJP celebrates Punjab's dynastic rule

January 21, 2009 at 5:09 PM

Amritsar, Jan 21 (IANS) Till not very long ago, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) used to criticise the Congress for promoting the 'dynastic rule' of the Gandhi family. Wednesday saw a different BJP as its leaders descended on this Sikh holy city to celebrate as ally and Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal was sworn in as deputy chief minister in the government of his Chief Minister father Parkash Singh Badal in Punjab.

BJP doomed, Vasundhara must be jailed: Shekhawat (Interview)

January 13, 2009 at 3:43 PM

New Delhi, Jan 13 (IANS) Former Indian vice president Bhairon Singh Shekhawat Tuesday said the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) was 'doomed' and he wanted to see former Rajasthan chief minister Vasundhara Raje in jail 'for her misdeeds'.

BJP's Shekhawat crisis has its origins in Rajasthan

January 9, 2009 at 8:20 PM

New Delhi, Jan 9 (IANS) Although an embarrassed Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) tried to brush off the controversy created by veteran leader Bhairon Singh Shekhawat's virtual challenge to the party's prime ministerial hopeful L.K. Advani, it has brought to the fore the internal strife in the party, although the origin of the problem seems to lie in Rajasthan.

Lull before storm at Shekhawat home?

January 9, 2009 at 3:55 PM

New Delhi, Jan 9 (IANS) A day after hectic political activities, there was an uneasy silence Friday morning at the residence of former vice president Bhairon Singh Shekhawat who has created a flutter in the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) with his tacit challenge to the party's prime minister hopeful L.K. Advani.

Is Shekhawat on the warpath with the BJP?

January 8, 2009 at 8:08 PM

New Delhi/Jaipur, Jan.8 (ANI): An emergency meeting was called at Jaswant Singh's residence on Thursday to douse out an intra-party crisis that erupted after former Vice-President Bhairon Singh Shekhawat took the rebellious path and alleged widespread corruption in the party and slammed the BJP president for misdemeanour.

Shekhawat embarrasses BJP further, says Vajpayee should contest polls

January 8, 2009 at 5:09 PM

New Delhi, Jan 8 (IANS) After creating a flutter in the BJP with his decision to contest elections, former vice president Bhairon Singh Shekhawat Thursday caused further embarrassment when he suggested that former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee join the electoral fray and retorted that party president Rajnath Singh did not 'bother' him.

Shekhawat concerned with 'political degeneration' of BJP

January 8, 2009 at 3:10 PM

New Delhi, Jan 8 (IANS) Two days after creating a flutter in the BJP by announcing his decision to contest the elections, former vice president Bhairon Singh Shekhawat Thursday alleged corruption in the party and declared that he did not 'bother' about party president Rajnath Singh.

Gehlot orders inquiry against Raje

December 15, 2008 at 7:51 PM

New Delhi, Dec 15 (IANS) Newly elected Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot Monday said an inquiry has been launched to probe allegations of financial irregularities against former chief minister Vasundhara Raje and her government.

Ashok Gehlot sworn in as Rajasthan chief minister

December 13, 2008 at 1:13 PM

Jaipur, Dec 13 (IANS) Congress leader Ashok Gehlot was Saturday sworn in as the chief minister of Rajasthan at the Raj Bhavan here.

Ashok Gehlot sworn-in as Rajasthan CM

December 13, 2008 at 10:45 AM

Jaipur, Dec 13 (ANI): Congress Legislature Party leader Ashok Gehlot was sworn-in as the Chief Minister of Rajasthan here this morning.

BJP summons its Rajasthan leaders to Delhi

December 12, 2008 at 10:21 PM

New Delhi, Dec.12 (ANI): Central leaders of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday summoned former Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhare Raje and state unit chief Om Prakash Mathur to Delhi to sort out their differences prior to the 2009 general elections.