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TopicShivraj Singh Chouhan

Topic: Shivraj Singh Chouhan

Amid Datia bypoll setback, RSS ideologues bat for Shivraj Chouhan—‘if only BJP knew how to use him’

Ratan Sharda & Seshadri Chari have praised former Madhya Pradesh CM & current agriculture minister on X, even as Chouhan’s ability to create consensus are being felt strongly in state.

Modi understood power of tech, introduced email culture in BJP—Shivraj Chouhan at his book launch

Chouhan's book ‘Apnapan: My Experiences With Narendra Modi’ was formally launched by former V-P Venkaiah Naidu & former PM Deve Gowda Tuesday.

Former VP Venkaiah Naidu says Trump ‘forced’ war, caused fuel price hike; attacks freebie politics

Speaking at launch of Shivraj Chouhan’s book, Venkaiah Naidu said the Iran conflict was raising petrol, diesel & gas prices in India, while criticising parties for making unsustainable poll promises.

Shivraj Chouhan’s book reveals Modi PMO’s inner workings—Cabinet meet post Pahalgam, scouting Nitin Nabin

Union minister Shivraj Chouhan's book reveals what happened in the first Cabinet meeting after the Pahalgam attack, and how BJP chose Nitin Nabin as its youngest president.

As Lok Sabha passes Bill to replace MGNREGA, Shivraj says Congress ‘murdered’ Gandhi several times

Oppn, especially Congress, has severely criticised VB-G RAM G Bill saying it will upend MGNREGA's demand-driven framework, centralise decision-making & put financial burden on states.

Priyanka leads, Tharoor weighs in strongly as Oppn hits out at Centre over ‘retrograde’ G RAM G Bill

Oppn benches in Lok Sabha erupted in protest as Rural Development Minister Shivraj Chouhan sought to introduce the new Bill, which seeks to replace MGNREGA.

Reality check for MP govt’s mega youth skilling dream—missing companies, fake trainees, missed targets

In 2 yrs, MP has met only 12% of its target of training 1 lakh students annually. Jobs were given to relatives, cornered by fraud companies, overage candidates & existing employees.

Shifted to Centre, Shivraj Singh Chouhan remains go-to ‘Mama’ for people in need in MP

Close aide of former CM though dismisses allegations he is intervening in state, says all issues and instances till now have been related to his Lok Sabha constituency of Vidisha.

Shivraj Singh Chouhan reaffirms India-Israel ties, says ‘time has come for decisive war against terror’

Speaking at Israel Independence Day celebration at the Israeli Embassy, the BJP leader also expressed gratitude to Israel and other nations that support India’s efforts in counter-terrorism.

Ruckus in Lok Sabha over delayed MGNREGA funds, TMC MP calls Shivraj ‘dalal’ for the rich

Union govt points fingers at misappropriation of funds in West Bengal and assures Tamil Nadu and Kerala leaders of releasing MGNREGA payments soon.

On Camera

Indian politicians need to learn to take a joke

From stand-up comics facing FIRs to political leaders bristling at memes, India remains deeply uncomfortable with the freedom to mock.

India’s crude import bill jumped by 57% year-on-year to $63.4 bn in April-July as oil prices rose

India’s crude import volumes remained largely unchanged in April-July, but higher oil prices sharply increased the import bill, with renewed US-Iran tensions raising the risk of another rise in costs.

Hafiz Saeed’s Muridke headquarters was hit by woman fighter pilot during Op Sindoor

ThePrint has learnt that more than one woman fighter pilot were involved in targeting military locations during the 87-hour conflict with Pakistan last year.

Gen Vaidya won 2 Maha Vir Chakras, fell to assassins’ bullets 40 yrs ago. India forgot a great soldier

Forty years ago this week, ‘Khalistan Commando Force’ assassins were closing in on Gen Vaidya. So callous was the security of the just-retired Army chief that he was given a solitary police gunman