Rajasthan

Rajasthan bypoll violence: Independent candidate who slapped SDM arrested, 60 detained

Even as Rajasthan police rounded up around 60 miscreants on charges of indulging in riots post the bypolls in Deoli-Uniara constituency, there was a demand for a judicial probe by Independent candidate Naresh Meena on Thursday just hours before he was arrested in the afternoon.

Nov 14, 2024

Rajasthan: Youths end protest after minister's assurance on SI exams cancelation

SI exams: Youths end protest after Rajasthan minister assurance

In a unique protest, two youths who climbed up a water tank to press for the cancellation of the SI Recruitment Exam 2021 in Rajasthan, ended their protest on Tuesday after being persuaded by state minister Kirodi Lal Meena.

Nov 12, 2024

India's first railway test track for high-speed trials to be operational in Dec 2025

India's first dedicated railway test track, under construction in Rajasthan, is expected to be completed by December 2025 with a total investment of Rs 820 crore, according to the Ministry of Railways.

Nov 10, 2024

Baseless allegations: Former royals slam Rahul Gandhi over 'plaint maharajas' remarks

Baseless allegations: Former royals criticize Rahul Gandhi over 'plaint maharajas' remarks

Erstwhile royal families from across India have lambasted Congress MP Rahul Gandhi for describing the country's former kings as "pliant maharajas" subjugated by the East India Company.

Nov 7, 2024

Home voting begins for Rajasthan bypolls on 7 Assembly seats

A total of 3,193 Rajasthan voters, including 2,365 elderly and 828 differently-abled, on Monday started voting through post from their homes for bye-elections in seven Assembly constituencies.

Nov 4, 2024

Another NEET aspirant from UP dies by suicide in Kota

Another National Eligibility Entrance Test (NEET) aspirant from Uttar Pradesh allegedly died by suicide in Rajasthan's Kota district, police said on Thursday.

Oct 17, 2024

Rahul Vaidya performs non-stop for two hrs in Jaipur despite Dengue fever

Rahul Vaidya performs non-stop for two hrs in 'pink city' despite Dengue fever

Despite their recent battle with dengue fever, singer Rahul Vaidya and his wife, actress Disha Parmar have travelled to Jaipur, Rajasthan, for a highly anticipated concert.

Sep 12, 2024

Number of Chandipura virus cases rises to four in Rajasthan, 74 tested for infection

Chandipura virus cases rise in Rajasthan, 74 tested for infection, 4 positive

The deadly Chandipura virus is spreading across Rajasthan as the number of people infected by it has increased to four, while 74 people are suspected to be infected by it.

Aug 17, 2024

Rain wreaks havoc in Rajasthan: 20 killed in 24 hours

Rajasthan is struggling with a tragic situation as heavy rains have claimed as many as 20 lives in the last 24 hours. The state's education department was compelled to close schools in seven districts on Monday.

Aug 12, 2024

President Murmu appoints new Governors in nine states

President Droupadi Murmu has appointed new Governors in nine states and a new Lieutenant Governor in Puducherry.

Jul 28, 2024

Rajasthan: Tribal community up in arms, demands new state 'Bhil Pradesh'

The Rajasthan tribal community has called for a meeting on Thursday to demand the creation of a new state called 'Bhil Pradesh', a demand which the state government has already rejected.

Jul 18, 2024

Jaipur youth held for reel showing him passing lewd comments on female foreign tourists

R'sthan youth held for video showing him passing lewd comments about female foreign tourists

The Rajasthan police have arrested a youth, Vinod Meena (18), on the charges of posting a video of foreign female tourists in which he is seen passing lewd comments about them in Jaipur, the police said on Monday.

Jun 24, 2024

Jammu bus terror attack: Four Jaipur victims identified, including toddler

Four out of the ten pilgrims who died in a terrorist attack in Jammu on Sunday were from Jaipur,

Jun 10, 2024

Raj govt hikes PM Kisan Samman Nidhi amount by ₹2,000; farmers to get ₹8,000

The Rajasthan government on Saturday announced a hike of Rs 2,000 in the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme from Rs 6,000 to Rs 8,000 for the state's farmers.

Jun 9, 2024

What explains the heat wave in March this year?

Delhi sizzles at 52.3 degrees as city records season's highest-ever temperature

Delhi sizzles at 52.3 degrees Celsius as city records season's highest-ever temperature

May 30, 2024

Sizzling Rajasthan: Churu breaches 50-degree C mark, Pilani reels at 49-degree C

Pilani in Rajasthan on Tuesday recorded the highest ever maximum temperature at 49-degree Celsius, while Churu sizzled at 50.5-degree Celsius to become the hottest place in the state on Tuesday.

May 29, 2024

News Analysis: Sonia Gandhi kicks off Congress Party's Nyay narrative to counter BJP at Jaipur Rally

The timing of Sonia Gandhi's remarks, made during the launch of the Congress party's election manifesto 'Nyay Patra', underscores the strategic importance of this moment in shaping the electoral narrative.

Apr 6, 2024

Sonia Gandhi pens emotional letter to people of Rae Bareli on her RS move

Congress leader Sonia Gandhi on Thursday penned an emotional letter to the residents of her Parliamentary constituency Rae Bareli and shared reasons on why she decided not to contest the Lok Sabha elections.

Feb 15, 2024

Bhajanlal Sharma to take oath as Rajasthan CM on Dec 15

Rajasthan Chief Minister-designate Bhajanlal Sharma will take oath as the 14th Chief Minister of Rajasthan on December 15.

Dec 13, 2023

Rajasthan: 55.63% votes polled till 3 pm; LS Speaker says it reflects strong democracy

Who'll be the next CM of Rajasthan? Vasundhara Raje reaches Delhi amid speculation, dodges CM question; A look at other probable CM candidates

Raje's relations with the BJP top brass have, reportedly, been strained, but her loyal support and political clout make the choice of CM candidate a tricky one for the party

Dec 7, 2023

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