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TopicAshok Gehlot

Topic: Ashok Gehlot

Why Rajasthan BJP govt is a divided house on HC’s cancellation of 2021 SI recruitment exam

The exam conducted under the Congress government in 2021 faced widespread allegations of paper leak & consumption. The HC has now cancelled the exam.

As Delhi Police arrest Gehlot’s ex-OSD Lokesh Sharma, a look back at 2020 Rajasthan phone-tapping scandal

Sharma, who was released on bail hours after arrest, is alleged to be key conspirator in phone-tap case. He claimed this April that he had released audio tapes at Gehlot’s behest.

Rajasthan’s 17 new districts are running from mandis, hostels, schools. A logistical mess

A year after Rajasthan’s 17 new districts were carved out, they’ve become a political battleground between BJP and Congress. But action on a review panel’s report still pending.

Jaipur’s grand new Coaching Hub is a ghost town. Desired by students, dodged by institutes

The Pratap Nagar Coaching Hub is orderly, clean, spacious, and safe but coaching institutes seem reluctant to leave their cramped, hazardous setups. For students it’s a promised land.

Rajasthan to withdraw Gehlot govt’s suit in SC contesting phone-tap case probe, says ‘no merit in it’

Gehlot govt had moved suit in 2023 seeking declaration from SC that Rajasthan Police & not Delhi Police had jurisdiction to probe ‘phone-tapping’ incident involving Gajendra Shekhawat.

Vajpayee & Indira lost, Modi will too, that’s why he’s using religion card — Rajasthan ex-CM Gehlot

In an exclusive interview with ThePrint, former Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot claimed that the state would see 'shocking' results in favour of the Congress in the Lok Sabha elections.

Congress sets up ‘National Alliance Committee’ ahead of INDIA meet. Gehlot, Baghel, Wasnik among members

Panel comprises party veterans who've had long associations with leaders of most INDIA parties. This comes after Congress was accused by many allies of stalling further talks.

Electricity, scooters, laptops — Rajasthan voters debate ‘freebies’ as they head to polling booths

Both incumbent Congress & its main rival BJP are offering host of freebies. Some voters have welcomed the move, others say it is only aimed at elections.

Raje remains BJP’s sole mass leader in Rajasthan but her CMship is no issue for her followers

ThePrint travelled across districts such as Alwar, Jaipur & Sikar to gauge public mood. For BJP, ex-CM Raje remains only leader people in villages are familiar with apart from PM Modi.

On Camera

Indian industry must lead the charge to build an energy-resilient India

Switching to LNG alone will not grant India energy security. It must be backed up by increased electrification of cooking, industrial processes, and transportation.

Blow to West Asia commodities market as Iran hits 2 aluminium makers

Aluminum prices, already rising before the conflict, have gained further as traders and buyers focus on the potential for tighter markets and shrinking global inventories.

1st batch of 2,000 India-made Israeli Negev LMGs delivered to Army; 4,000 more to be delivered this year

The Indian Army is set to get another 4,000 of these LMGs as part of a contract signed in August 2024 to replace the 5.56x45mm INSAS LMG.

Gulf war exposed India’s fragilities. It’s time for navel-gazing, in the national interest

It’s easy to understand why the government can’t speak the hard truth. When this war ends, as all wars do, India’s interests will lie with both the winner and the loser.