Gajendra Singh Shekhawat

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Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot. (PTI)

Delhi Court Summons Ashok Gehlot in Defamation Complaint by Union Minister Sekhawat

Shekhawat has alleged that Gehlot has been making defamatory remarks against him over the alleged Sanjivani scam

07 Jul 2023 12:10 AM

Bikaner: Congress activists stage a protest outside the collector office amid Rajasthan government crisis. (PTI)

Rajasthan crisis heats up as Congress ups the ante against BJP, governor Kalraj Mishra

The Congress had on Friday given the call for demonstrations in all district headquarters against the

25 Jul 2020 4:58 PM

Rajasthan crisis: Can send audio tapes involving Shekhawat abroad for forensic tests, says Gehlot

Shekhawat has denied the charge that it his voice on tape.

23 Jul 2020 10:29 PM

Congress MLA from Rajasthan Giriraj Singh Malinga

Sachin Pilot offered me the 'going rate' to join BJP: Rajasthan Congress MLA

Reacting to his allegation, Mr Pilot said he was saddened but not surprised.

21 Jul 2020 10:42 AM

Union minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on Friday rejected the Congress' allegation based on two audio clips that he was part of a conspiracy to topple the Ashok Gehlot government. (PTI Photo)

Audio in viral clip not my voice, ready for probe: Gajendra Singh Shekhawat

The Congress' attack on Shekhawat came after two audio clips surfaced pertaining to an alleged conspiracy to topple the Gehlot government

17 Jul 2020 2:10 PM

Congress chief spokesperson Randeep Surjewala.

Rajasthan: Congress accuses Gajendra Singh Shekhawat of horse trading, demands FIR against him

The party also suspended rebel MLAs Bhanwarlal Sharma and Vishvendra Singh from the party

17 Jul 2020 12:02 PM

Addressing state minister's conference on Jal Jeevan Mission in Delhi, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat exuded confidence and said that the target would be achieved if all the stakeholders walk together. (Photo: ANI)

Jal Jeevan Mission can't be successful without community participation: Gajendra Singh Shekhawat

PM Modi on August 15, had announced from Red Fort that his government will spend Rs 3.5 lakh crore on its ambitious Jal Jeevan Mission.

26 Aug 2019 2:37 PM

BJP leader Shekhawat further talked about Congress backing former union minister P Chidambaram, who has been arrested in the INX media case. (Photo: ANI)

God gave brains to senior Cong leaders: Shekhawat on advise to not 'demonise' Modi

A special anti-corruption court on Thursday sent former Union Finance Minister P Chidambaram to CBI custody till August 26.

23 Aug 2019 1:29 PM

Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on Friday said the neighbouring country's claim was uncalled for and New Delhi has the right over tributaries of Ravi, Beas and Satluj rivers. (Photo: File)

Jal Shakti Minister rejects Pak's claim of India using water as 'weapon of war'

India is working on a priority basis to check its share of water under the Indus Water Treaty from going to Pakistan, Shekhawat had told.

23 Aug 2019 1:08 PM

Lok Sabha clears deck for Water Disputes Bill

The Bill was passed in the Lok Sabha to amend the Inter-State River Water Disputes Act, 1956, by a voice vote.

01 Aug 2019 1:16 AM

Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat said that the bill provides an effective way to deal with water disputes in a time-bound and effective manner. (Photo: ANI)

Lok Sabha passes bill to set up inter-state water disputes tribunal

Inter-State River Water Disputes (Amendment) Bill, 2019 was passed by a voice vote after amendments of opposition parties were negatived.

31 Jul 2019 8:19 PM

Joshi also said that the government will promote the competition at block-level to ensure that ‘every drop of water is utilised’. (Photo: ANI)

Centre planning competition among states to encourage water conservation

Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat gave a presentation on how they can work towards water conservation in respective areas.

23 Jul 2019 3:01 PM

The vision of Jal Jeevan Mission is to ensure Har Ghar Jal (potable water to every household) to every rural household by 2024. I have confidence in the leadership of Gajendra Singh Shekhawat to achieve this goal, said Union minister Dharmendra Pradhan.

Steel can play crucial role in Jal Jeevan Mission, says Pradhan

Announced in the Union Budget, the Jal Jeevan Mission envisages to provide potable water to every rural household by 2024.

17 Jul 2019 5:58 PM

Since water is essentially state subject, the Centre has very little to do on its own but can extend help to the states by coordinating on interstate issues. (Photos: ANI)

As severe drought hits several parts, Centre convenes meeting of states on June 11

New Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat will chair the meeting.

09 Jun 2019 6:20 PM

It’s a fight for prestige between Gehlots, BJP

The Jodhpur constituency will go to polls on April 29 in the fourth phase.

28 Apr 2019 5:56 AM

Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje

Rift grows between Vasundhara Raje, Rajputs in Rajasthan

It now seems to have hit rock bottom following Ms Raje’s opposition to Union minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat as state BJP president.

09 Jun 2018 1:06 AM

A number of farmers have benefited directly and indirectly from the FDI received in agriculture.

FDI in agriculture sector up at Rs 611.28 cr till Dec of FY18

FDI in agriculture was Rs 515.9 crore in the entire 2016-17 fiscal, Rs 553.14 crore in 2015-16.

17 Mar 2018 11:08 AM

The government over the last three years has been working to minimise the cost incurred by farmers and ensure they get a fair price for their crop.

Govt working hard to double farmers' income by 2022: Shekhawat

The minister discussed the issues affecting farmers and agriculture schemes in Rajasthan.

08 Sep 2017 6:45 PM

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