GAJENDRA SINGH SHEKHAWAT
Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat celebrates World Skydiving Day with thrilling jump
Union Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat celebrated World Skydiving Day by participating in a tandem skydive at Skyhigh. Skyhigh, India's sole civilian skydiving drop zone, is situated at the Narnaul Airstrip in Haryana. Shekhawat posted his video on ...
World Skydiving Day: Tourism Minister Shekhawat skydives in Haryana's Narnaul to promote adventure tourism
Union Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat marked the inaugural World Skydiving Day by skydiving at Skyhigh, India's only civilian skydiving drop zone at Narnaul Airstrip, Haryana. He highlighted the potential for skydiving to boost India's adventure tourism and flagged off India's first dedicated skydiving aircraft. Established in 2016, Skyhigh India aims to expand aerosports nationwide with government support, focusing initially on Goa and Madhya Pradesh.
Government forms Cabinet Committees, includes Union Ministers from NDA allies
The central government has formed eight Cabinet Committees, including the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet, Cabinet Committee on Accommodation, Economic Affairs, Parliamentary Affairs, Political Affairs, Security, Investment and Growth, and Skill Employment and Livelihood, with key ministers and special invitees designated to each committee to address various aspects of governance and decision-making.
India's growing soft power is in its rich cultural fabric: Shekhawat
Newly appointed Union Minister of Tourism and Culture, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, pledged to amplify India's tourism potential and celebrate its rich cultural heritage. Emphasizing India's transition from its colonial past to "Bharat," Shekhawat highlighted the diverse art, music, dance, and natural sites spanning from Kashmir to Kanyakumari.
Modi swearing-in: Shekhawat, GK Reddy, Mandaviya, Hardeep Puri take oath as Cabinet ministers
Narendra Modi was sworn in as prime minister on Sunday for a record-equalling third term, heading a Cabinet that emphasised continuity and experience while also rewarding partners in the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance government. Mansukh Mandaviya, G ...
Shekhawat thanks Modi for including him in Council of Ministers for third time
BJP leader Gajendra Singh Shekhawat expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for including him in the Council of Ministers for a third term. As Modi prepares to take the oath for his third consecutive term, Shekhawat, previously a Union Minister, pledged to work diligently under Modi's leadership to meet the nation's expectations.
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Water crisis in Delhi: Arvind Kejriwal seeks BJP's help; LG blames AAP govt for 'mismanagement'
Saxena recited a 200-year-old couplet by Mirza Ghalib, 'Umra bhar Ghalib yehi bhool karta raha, dhool chehre par thi aur aaina saaf karta raha', and slammed the AAP dispensation for blaming other states for the current situation.
Delhi water crisis: Atishi requests Centre to ensure provision for release of spare water from UP, Haryana
Amid Delhi's water crisis, Water Minister Atishi urgently requested Union Minister of Jal Shakti Gajendra Shekhawat's intervention. Haryana's reduced water release from the Yamuna River has worsened the situation, exacerbated by soaring temperatures. Atishi urged action to ensure Delhi's water supply and implored Haryana to release its rightful share promptly
Jodhpur Lok Sabha Polls 2024: Voting on April 26; check key candidates, result schedule and other important details
In Jodhpur, Rajasthan, the Lok Sabha polls on April 26 will witness a fierce battle between BJP's Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, the Union Minister of 'Jal Shakti', and Congress' Karan Singh Uchiyarda, backed by Sachin Pilot. BJP has historically dominated Jodhpur, but Congress has made inroads in Vidhan Sabha Elections. The election will be a significant test for both parties, with the results set to be announced on June 4.
Lok Sabha election: Two-term MP and greenhorn Rajputs clash in Jodhpur
Rajput clash in Jodhpur - Shekhawat seeks third term challenging Congress stronghold. Water scarcity, development, and caste dynamics shape the election landscape. Uchiyarda criticizes Shekhawat's regional bias, promising a close contest in Marwar.
Congress manifesto equals Wakf board declaration: BJP's Gajendra Singh Shekhawat
Shekhawat criticizes Congress manifesto, accuses Rajasthan of failing to provide water despite resources. Promises to solve with double-engine government in Jodhpur. Seeks Lok Sabha victory in 2024 election.
75 pc rural households provided tap water connection: Jal Shakti minister
A total of 15 states and UTs have tap water coverage between 75-100 per cent and six states have coverage of 50-75 per cent. Two states of Rajasthan and West Bengal have below 50 per cent coverage, according to the data.
Delhi court dismisses Congress leader Ashok Gehlot's appeal against defamation plea
A Delhi court dismissed an appeal by former Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot against his summoning in a criminal defamation complaint filed by Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat. Additional Sessions Judge M K Nagpal ruled that the order did not suffer from any factual mistake, illegality, or impropriety of finding. Shekhawat alleged that Gehlot publicly defamed him by linking him to the Sanjivani scam in the state.
Rajasthan BJP legislature party meet at 4 pm, suspense over CM to end
Rajasthan Chief minister: The wait to know who will be the new leader of Rajasthan might be over on Tuesday evening. There's a meeting planned for the BJP party at 4 pm, where they'll decide the new chief minister of Rajasthan. Bhajanlal Sharma, a BJP state leader, said the meeting will happen at the party's state office. Arjun Ram Meghwal, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat and Ashwini Vaishnaw are said to be among the frontrunners for the CM post.
'Rajasthan ke naye CM': Congress' Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on BJP MP Yogi Balaknath
The 39-year-old is also called the 'Yogi of Rajasthan.' He left home at the age of 6 and became a revered ascetic. The popular leader plays a significant role in Rajasthan politics. Balak Nath, who wears saffron clothes, is considered one of the firebrand leaders of the BJP.
'Magic' has ended in Rajasthan: Shekhawat takes dig at Gehlot as poll trends show BJP edge
Union minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat criticized Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot for a "magician" spell in Rajasthan, stating that people have voted for women's honor and poor welfare. Shekhawat claimed that people have failed Congress's guarantees and voted to throw corrupt Congress out.
Who is Rajasthan's Big Boss? BJP says it's PM as Gehlot toots his own horn
When BJP leaders are asked about the chief ministerial face, they say, "The central leadership knows everything about all the party leaders. Rajasthan is more like a 'Big Boss' house where all the candidates have been packed together in a house which is the desert state.
Rajasthan assembly polls: BJP will get thumping majority, says Shekhawat
Union Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat said many senior leaders of the Congress are leaving this "sinking ship" and joining BJP. "It is certain that the BJP will win and the Congress will face defeat in the elections," he said. Voting on 200 seats in the state will be held on November 25 and the counting of votes will take place on December 3.
Rajasthan assembly election: 'PM Modi, Lotus our face', says Gajendra Shekhawat on BJP's CM face
Speaking to on the party's CM face in Rajasthan Assembly elections, the Jodhpur MP Gajendra Singh Shekhawat said, "Now Prime Minister and Lotus is the face..." The BJP Lok Sabha MP also said that the party's Parliamentary board and MLAs will decide and select the CM following the elections.
Delhi court to hear defamation case against Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot on Nov 20
"It is informed that the senior advocate Pahwa is engaged in a different matter, pass over is requested till 12:30 PM. Objected by senior advocate, Ramesh Gupta (appearing for Gehlot) on account that he too is engaged at that time. No other time is agreeable by both the parties. In view of the impasse, the matter is adjourned to November 20 and 21, 2023... Date and time are given as per the convenience of both the parties," the judge said.
70 pc rural households provided tap water connection under Jal Jeevan Mission: Official data
It stated that among the states and union territories, nine have 100 per cent coverage, 10 more than 75 per cent coverage, 11 more than 50 per cent coverage and four have below 50 per cent coverage. The Union Territory of Lakshadweep has the lowest tap water connection coverage at 32.36 per cent.
Rajasthan: Congress, BJP trade charges after central agency’s actions
Gehlot posted on X: “Date 25/10/23, launch of Congress guarantees for women of Rajasthan; Date 26/10/23, ED raid at Rajasthan Congress president Govind Singhji Dotasara … You can understand the summons to my son… ED’s red rose is happening because BJP does not want women, farmers and poor in Rajasthan to get the benefit of guarantees given by Congress.”
Congress trying to politicise ED action against party leaders in Rajasthan: BJP
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday raided the premises of Rajasthan Congress president Govind Singh Dotasra in Jaipur and Sikar as part of a money laundering probe into the exam paper leak case and summoned Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot's son in a foreign exchange violation case. Gehlot flayed the ED action, saying terror has been unleashed in the country. He alleged the BJP was targeting him through ED raids as they could not topple his government.
Telling truth against Union minister Shekhawat, cannot be termed 'defamation': Rajasthan CM Gehlot to Delhi court
"An FIR was lodged by the SOG Rajasthan in 2020. The complainant filed a reply to SOG's notice.... He suppressed this fact from the court.... My client never said that the complainant has been convicted in the case. He said that the complainant is also an accused in the case," the counsel told the court.
Delhi court to hear Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot's plea against defamation case on Oct 14
A Delhi court has scheduled a hearing on October 14 for an application filed by Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot against a defamation complaint filed by Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat. The case is related to Gehlot's remarks linking Shekhawat to an alleged scam and tarnishing his image.
Ashok Gehlot frustrated with son's defeat: Gajendra Singh Shekhawat
Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat has accused Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot of making baseless allegations against him and his family members in connection to the alleged Rs900 crore Sanjivani Credit Cooperative Society scam. Shekhawat claimed that Gehlot is out of frustration due to his son's defeat in Lok Sabha elections. Shekhawat also said that none of his family members was involved directly or indirectly in the scam.
"No one takes Rahul Gandhi's statements seriously": Gajendra Shekhawat's jibe for Chinese troops' remark
"I think Rahul Gandhi should delve into the history of land losses during his grandfather's, grandmother's, and father's tenures. And all the land that was lost was during that time. No one takes Rahul Gandhi's statements seriously," he said. Shekhawat further said that Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot would have been the national president of Congress if he had taken the Wayanad MP seriously.
Raj CM Ashok Gehlot moves Delhi court against summons in defamation complaint by Union minister Sekhawat
Ashok Gehlot filed the appeal before an Additional Sessions Judge against an order passed by a magisterial court, which had summoned the Congress leader on August 7 following Shekhawat's complaint over his remarks related to the alleged Sanjivani scam.
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