Rajasthan: News

26 May 2023

Alwar

Rakbar Khan lynching: 4 cow vigilantes sentenced, main accused acquitted

A sessions court in Rajasthan's Alwar on Thursday sentenced four people to seven years in jail for lynching 28-year-old dairy farmer Rakbar Khan on suspicion of smuggling cattle for slaughter near Lalawandi village in Alwar in July 2018.

24 May 2023

Tina Dabi

Tina Dabi announces 40-bigha land allotment for Pakistani Hindu migrants

Jaisalmer District Collector, Tina Dabi, officially announced on Tuesday that 40 bighas of land in Khasra Nos. 72 and 73 have been allotted to rehabilitate hundreds of Hindu migrants from Pakistan.

17 May 2023

Telugu Films

Everything to know about Sharwanand-Rakshita Reddy's Jaipur wedding

Telugu actor Sharwanand is all set to tie the knot with fiancee Rakshita Reddy. The couple made headlines earlier when they announced their engagement in January.

15 May 2023

Sachin Pilot

Rajasthan: Pilot's mega rally today amid widening feud with Gehlot 

Amid celebrations in the Congress cadres following its resounding win in Karnataka, trouble is slowly brewing for the grand old party in Rajasthan.

10 May 2023

China

'Misleading': Geological Survey denies finding Lithium deposits in Rajasthan 

The Geological Survey of India (GSI) on Tuesday said that media reports of large Lithium reserves being found in Rajasthan were "baseless" and "misleading."

08 May 2023

Jammu And Kashmir

Huge Lithium reserves found in Rajasthan: Why it is significant

The Geological Survey of India (GSI) has found new Lithium reserves in the Degana area of Rajasthan's Nagaur district, reports said, citing officials.

08 May 2023

Vasundhara Raje

Rajasthan: Vasundhara Raje trashes Gehlot's claim, denies saving his government

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Vasundhara Raje on Sunday hit back at state Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot's claim that she helped salvage his government in 2020 amid a political rebellion, calling it a conspiracy against her.

08 May 2023

Indian Air Force

Rajasthan: 3 civilians dead as MiG-21 jet crashes on house

Three civilians were killed after a MiG-21 fighter aircraft of the Indian Air Force (IAF) crashed on their house in the Dabli area of Rajasthan's Hanumangarh district on Monday.

IMD predicts rain, hailstorm across India over next few days

Summer heat is likely to stay away for the next few days as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast rainfall and hailstorm over several parts of the country.

Union minister Gajendra Shekhawat calls CM Gehlot 'Ravana'; FIR filed

The Rajasthan Police has filed a first information report (FIR) against the Union Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat following a complaint by Congress leader Surendra Singh Jadawat, accusing him of inciting people to riot by using religious stereotypes.

20 Apr 2023

Nepal

Indian climber Anurag Maloo, missing on Mount Annapurna, rescued alive

Indian mountaineer Anurag Maloo, who went missing on Nepal's Mount Annapurna on Monday, has been rescued alive, his brother said on Thursday, PTI reported.

18 Apr 2023

Adani Group

Government allowed Adani's mine expansion despite existing mines' unextracted deposits

Fresh details have emerged in the Adani-Hasdeo Arand coal mining row, revealing that Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government cleared the expansion of a coal mine run by the Adani Group despite government-funded studies establishing the presence of unextracted coal in existing mines.

18 Apr 2023

Jodhpur

Rajasthan: Man arrested for flashing private parts at Korean vlogger

In a shameful incident, a female Korean vlogger was allegedly harassed by a man in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, on Monday.

18 Apr 2023

Nepal

Indian climber Baljeet Kaur, missing on Mount Annapurna, found alive

Indian woman climber Baljeet Kaur, who had gone missing above Camp IV of Mount Annapurna in Nepal, has been found alive, The Himalayan Times reported, quoting the expedition organizer.

17 Apr 2023

Travel And Tourism

Here are a few GI-tagged items to shop from Rajasthan

Popular for its ancient forts, luxurious palaces, vibrant culture, and stunning temples, Rajasthan is a must-visit tourist destination if you love architecture and history.

13 Apr 2023

Sachin Pilot

Restore my dignity: Sachin Pilot to Congress amid Rajasthan crisis

The Congress held a series of meetings on Thursday to try to resolve the political crisis in Rajasthan between Sachin Pilot and Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot before the 2023 state Assembly elections.

12 Apr 2023

Narendra Modi

Rajasthan's 1st Vande Bharat train launched. Know its features

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Rajasthan's first Vande Bharat Express train via video conferencing on Wednesday.

11 Apr 2023

Sachin Pilot

Rajasthan: Sachin Pilot to hold fast despite warning from Congress

In an apparent act of defiance, Rajasthan Congress leader Sachin Pilot will hold a daylong fast on Tuesday against his party's government in the state despite being warned against it by the high command.

10 Apr 2023

Jaipur

Why Jaipur's Gudliya suite costs Rs. 5.7 lakh/night

Nestled in the heart of Jaipur, lies a haven of luxury - The Gudliya Suite at the City Palace.

09 Apr 2023

Sachin Pilot

Rajasthan: Sachin Pilot renews feud with Gehlot, announces hunger strike

Infighting in the Rajasthan Congress has once again come to the fore after Sachin Pilot accused Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot of shielding Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders in corruption cases.

04 Apr 2023

Shilpa Shetty Kundra

Shilpa Shetty-Richard Gere kissing incident: Mumbai court upholds Shetty's discharge

On Monday, a Mumbai session court upheld the decision to discharge Shilpa Shetty Kundra in the 2007 obscenity case.

04 Apr 2023

Ashok Gehlot

Rajasthan: Doctors, govt arrive at consensus over RTH Act

The state government and doctors in Rajasthan have arrived at a consensus on the Right to Health (RTH) Act, CM Ashok Gehlot informed on Tuesday.

29 Mar 2023

Ashok Gehlot

Why Rajasthan's doctors are protesting against Right to Health Bill

The health services in Rajasthan were hit on Wednesday as over 15,000 government doctors and medical college faculty members went on a daylong strike to support the agitation by private doctors against the Right to Health Bill.

21 Mar 2023

Jodhpur

Rajasthan: Video shows people consuming chinkara meat; Bishnois demand action

A video purportedly showing some people cooking and consuming the meat of chinkara (Indian gazelle) in Rajasthan's Jodhpur has enraged the Bishnoi community, reported PTI.

17 Mar 2023

Celebrity

AAP reacts after rape allegations against party activist-comedian Khyali Saharan 

Comedian and Aam Aadmi Party activist Khyali Saharan has been booked under Indian Penal Code (IPC) Section 376 for allegedly raping a 25-year-old woman in a Jaipur hotel.

14 Mar 2023

Rajasthan Elections

BJP corners Congress on its 'How did Pulwama happen' remark

Rajasthan Congress chief Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa's divisive statement demanding an investigation into the 2019 Pulwama terror attack has raised a storm in the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

14 Mar 2023

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)

Rajasthan: AAP plans all-out battle amid infighting within BJP, Congress

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is planning to fight an all-out electoral battle in Rajasthan, where Assembly elections are due later this year.

Mumbai: Heatwave predicted till Wednesday; city 'hotter' than Thar Desert

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a heatwave warning for Mumbai, with temperatures expected to rise until Wednesday.

Rajasthan: Widows of Pulwama martyrs detained outside Sachin Pilot's residence

Rajasthan police on Friday detained the widows of three Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) jawans, who were martyred in the Pulwama terror attack in 2019, from a protest site outside Congress MLA Sachin Pilot's residence, reported India Today.

09 Mar 2023

Rahul Gandhi

Rajasthan minister's son hits out at RaGa for London remarks

Congress leader and former party chief, Rahul Gandhi, has come under fire for his remarks in the United Kingdom (UK) against the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led Indian government.

08 Mar 2023

Uttar Pradesh

Man transporting cows shot at in Uttar Pradesh; probe launched

A truck driver, named Prem Singh Yadav, was shot at in the Mohan Nagar area of Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, while transporting cows on Wednesday, ANI reported.

03 Mar 2023

Travel And Tourism

World Wildlife Day 2023: 5 must-visit national parks in India

Observed on March 3 every year, World Wildlife Day celebrates wild animals and plants around the world and honors their contribution to making our planet better.

26 Feb 2023

Haryana

Haryana: 3-day mobile internet ban in Nuh over Bhiwani killings 

The Haryana government on Sunday ordered the suspension of mobile internet and SMS services in the Nuh district for three days with immediate effect.

22 Feb 2023

Reliance Jio

Jio 5G launched in 20 cities, Airtel 5G reaches Haridwar

Reliance Jio has launched its 5G services in 20 more cities including Tinsukia, Bhagalpur, Mormugao, Raichur, Firozabad, and Chandrapur.

22 Feb 2023

Food

Recipe-o'-clock: Try Rajasthan's traditional pitod saag recipe today

Rajasthani cuisine is known for its unique flavors, textures, and cooking methods.

NIA raids 7 locations in Rajasthan suspecting PFI links

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) raided seven locations in Rajasthan on Saturday, suspecting unlawful activities related to the banned Popular Front of India (PFI).

17 Feb 2023

Rajasthan Police

Cow vigilantism: Bajrang Dal leader linked to killing Muslim men

Rajasthan Police on Friday charged five persons, including a leader of the right-wing Bajrang Dal, with kidnapping and killing two Muslim men, nearly 100 kilometers from Delhi, NDTV reported.

15 Feb 2023

Hardik Pandya

All about Natasa Stankovic's romantic fairytale wedding gown

Cricketer Hardik Pandya and his wife-actor Natasa Stankovic renewed their wedding vow on Tuesday. The two held their white wedding at a posh resort in Udaipur, Rajasthan, amidst their friends and family.

14 Feb 2023

Reliance Jio

Jio launches 5G in 21 more cities, total reaches 257

Reliance Jio has launched its 5G services in four cities in Himachal Pradesh and 17 more cities across other states. The fifth-generation mobile network is now available in as many as 257 cities across India.

13 Feb 2023

Bharti Airtel

These cities in India have access to Airtel 5G services

Bharti Airtel has been steadily expanding its 5G network and intends to cover the major cities across the country by this year. The telco commenced its 5G rollout in October 2022.