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Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Monday visited the spot in Barmer where a 'pandaal' collapsed which claimed lives of 14 people. (Photo: Twitter/ ANI)

Pandaal collapse: Gehlot announces 5L compension to kin of deceased, 2L to injured

As per reports, the injured were rushed to different hospitals. Hundreds of people were attending the event.

24 Jun 2019 12:03 PM

A 'Ram Katha' was organised at Jasol area of the district when the pandal was uprooted by strong winds. (Photo: ANI)

14 killed, 50 injured as pandal collapses during religious programme in Rajasthan

Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot took stock of the situation from Jaipur and ordered a probe into the incident.

23 Jun 2019 6:51 PM

Party will pick its next chief, not me: Rahul Gandhi

Gandhi’s comment comes in the backdrop of speculation that Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot might be the next Congress president.

21 Jun 2019 2:27 AM

‘It was because of him we got the majority in Rajasthan. He (Ashok Gehlot) does not have much hold now,’ said Congress MLA Prithviraj Meena. (Photo: ANI)

Sachin Pilot should become Rajasthan CM: Congress MLA Prithviraj Meena

‘A chief minister is responsible for an election defeat when the party is in power,’ Prithviraj Meena also said.

05 Jun 2019 7:12 PM

Earlier, Gehlot blamed Pilot, Rajasthan unit Congress chief, for the defeat of his son Vaibhav Gehlot from Jodhpur parliamentary seat in the Lok Sabha polls. (Photo: Twitter | @ashokgehlot51)

Ashok Gehlot attends Iftar party with Sachin Pilot after blaming him for son’s defeat

Ashok Gehlot lost to Gajendra Singh Shekhawat by over 3 lakh votes in Jodhpur.

05 Jun 2019 1:54 PM

Jodhpur has been Ashok Gehlot's stronghold for several years and he was elected five times from the Lok Sabha seat. (Photo: File)

Sachin Pilot should take responsibility for my son's defeat: Ashok Gehlot

Sachin Pilot has refused to comment but has expressed surprise at Gehlot's statement.

04 Jun 2019 11:32 AM

Kataria met the chief minister at the latter's residence Friday evening and reiterated his desire to resign, but Gehlot rejected it, sources said. (Photo: Twitter)

Ashok Gehlot rejects resignation of Agriculture Minister Lalchand Kataria

The minister had announced his desire to resign and a purported resignation letter was circulated on social media.

01 Jun 2019 1:39 PM

After a massive drubbing for their alliance in Lok Sabha elections, Congress and JD(S) leaders are in a huddle in Karnataka with some leaders openly talking about the friction in the coalition. (Photo: File)

Gehlot accuses BJP of destabilizing state governments of opposition parties

In MP, BJP had demanded a floor test in the assembly, which was welcomed by CM Kamal Nath.

30 May 2019 3:04 PM

The injured have been admitted to a nearby hospital. (Photo: ANI)

10 killed, 6 injured after 2 cars collided near Rajasthan's Jodhpur

Around 17 people were travelling in both cars at the time of the accident.

28 May 2019 9:34 AM

Many party leaders have asked for 'change in leadership' and 'resignation' of those responsible for the party's worst ever electoral show in the state. (Photo: File | PTI)

Post-LS poll debacle, internal bickering haunts Rajasthan Congress

The Congress party failed to win even a single seat in the state in the Lok Sabha polls. The BJP and its ally won all 25 seats.

27 May 2019 6:14 PM

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot. (Photo: File)

Practice of ‘Jauhar’ matter of pride in our history: Ashok Gehlot

On Saturday, Gehlot accused PM Narendra Modi and former Rajasthan chief minister Vasundhara Raje of distorting history.

19 May 2019 10:14 AM

He met the survivor’s family and said 'justice will be done'. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

'Justice will be done': Rahul Gandhi after meeting Alwar gangrape survivor

'Soon after I heard about the incident, I spoke to Ashok Gehlot ji. This is not a political issue for me.' Gandhi said.

16 May 2019 11:56 AM

Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati. (Photo: ANI)

Mayawati blames Rajashtan's ruling Congress for delayed action on Alwar rape

The case was informed to the police on April 30 but no action was taken till May 7.

11 May 2019 1:45 PM

'A Dalit woman was gang-raped in Alwar district of Rajasthan. This incident was hidden by the Congress party. It was a shameful act on behalf of the grand old party. CM Gehlot must resign by owning up the responsibility for this heinous crime,' Javdekar said. (Photo: File)

Javadekar demands Ashok Gehlot's resignation over Alwar gang rape

A woman was allegedly gang-raped and thrashed while her husband was beaten up by a group of five men in Alwar on April 30.

08 May 2019 6:50 PM

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot turned 68 on Friday. (Photo: File)

PM Modi, Vasundhara Raje wish Gehlot on his 68th birthday

Deputy Chief Minister Sachin Pilot also wished Gehlot on his birthday.

03 May 2019 3:04 PM

Gehlot alleged that Modi had been dividing the nation and the society in the name of nationalism, which posed a 'threat' to democracy. (Photo: File)

Modi on course to becoming dictator, huge threat to democracy: Rajasthan CM

History says that every dictator first talks of nationalism and captivate the people, Gehlot said.

29 Apr 2019 3:50 PM

The counting of votes will take place on May 23. (Photo: ANI)

Politicians, celebrities, businessmen cast votes

Voting in the fourth phase of the Lok Sabha polls is underway in 72 constituencies spread across nine states.

29 Apr 2019 10:58 AM

According to Hindu Singh Soda, who runs a charity here for Pakistani Hindus, around 20,000 members of the community in Jodhpur are eligible to vote. (File:

Pakistani Hindus, a significant vote-bank this election

The community has emerged as an important vote bank, with political parties promising to fulfill their basic needs.

28 Apr 2019 3:00 PM

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot Thursday targeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi, using the BJP's 2014 poll slogan and saying 'acche din' (good days) will come when Modi leaves. (Photo: File)

Good days will come, once Modi leaves: Gehlot

Gehlot said the ongoing Lok Sabha elections are for protecting the Constitution and democracy.

25 Apr 2019 8:19 PM

Gehlot said the Congress maintained democratic culture in the country for the past 70 years and India developed under the party's rule. (Photo: File)

Modi misleading the country: Ashok Gehlot

'Modi's name will be recorded in history as the first prime minister who misled the entire country,' said Gehlot

23 Apr 2019 5:39 PM

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