Rajasthan: News

06 Jun 2024

Human Trafficking

NHRC issues notice to 4 states over 'Nata pratha' practice

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued a notice to Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Gujarat in response to a 2020 case involving the controversial social practice of Nata Pratha.

31 May 2024

Heatwave

Rajasthan HC advocates for heatwaves to be declared 'national calamities'

The Rajasthan High Court has urged the Centre to declare heatwaves a "national emergency," saying that hundreds of people had died during weeks of harsh weather.

Explained: Why Indian city temperatures are reaching unprecedented highs 

Metropolitan cities in India have seen record-breaking temperatures in May, June, and July over recent years.

30 May 2024

Jitendra Kumar

Solve math problem to know 'Kota Factory 3' release date 

Actor Jitendra Kumar announced the release date for the eagerly awaited third season of his popular series, Kota Factory, creatively on Thursday.

30 May 2024

Antarctica

Not just Delhi, temperatures across the world are soaring 

In recent years, there has been a global trend of record-breaking heat, with many locations reporting their highest-ever temperatures.

Delhi: IMD probes possible 'sensor error' in record-breaking heatwave

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) is investigating the temperature sensor at the Mungeshpur automatic weather station in Delhi, according to the office's Director General M Mohapatra.

29 May 2024

Atishi

Rain in Delhi after temperature hits record high at 52.3°C

Delhi experienced an unprecedented heatwave on Wednesday (May 29), with temperatures soaring to a record-breaking 52.3°C in the suburb of Mungeshpur.

Explained: Why is Delhi so hot? When to expect respite? 

Delhi is witnessing extreme heat, with temperatures nearing 50 degrees Celsius in some areas.

No relief from heatwave in northern India, 'red alert' issued 

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for severe heatwave conditions in several regions of the country, including Delhi, Rajasthan, Haryana, Punjab, and Madhya Pradesh on Wednesday.

North India on red alert; temperature to soar over 45°

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a severe heatwave warning for several states in North India, including Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, and Uttar Pradesh for Wednesday.

Red alert issued for heatwave in Delhi and surrounding areas

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert due to escalating temperatures in Delhi and neighboring states.

18 May 2024

India

Exploring popular geo-heritage monuments in India

India is home to 34 officially recognized National Geological Heritage Monument Sites, each a testament to the nation's rich geological history.

IMD forecasts severe heatwave in North India

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a severe heatwave warning for northern India, including Delhi, Punjab, and Haryana, effective from Saturday to Monday (May 18 to 20).

Heatwave warning for North India, heavy rainfall predicted in South

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Thursday issued a heatwave warning for North India, with Delhi, Rajasthan, Punjab, and Haryana expected to be particularly affected.

Chaos on Delhi-Vadodara Air India flight after 'bomb' scare

A wave of panic swept through a Delhi-Vadodara Air India flight on Wednesday evening when a note containing the word "bomb" was found in the aircraft's lavatory.

15 May 2024

Jaipur

Rajasthan: 14 Hindustan Copper officials rescued after mine lift collapses

As many as 14 officials of Hindustan Copper Limited (HCL) were successfully extricated from the Kolihan mine in Rajasthan's Neem Ka Thana district.

15 May 2024

Kanpur

10 Kanpur schools get bomb threat mail from Russian server 

At least 10 schools in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh received bomb threat emails on Wednesday.

14 May 2024

Delhi

4 hospitals in Delhi received bomb threat call

At least four hospitals in Delhi received bomb threat calls on Tuesday morning.

14 May 2024

Kota

2nd NEET aspirant goes missing from Kota within a week

A 19-year-old student from Bihar preparing for the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test has mysteriously disappeared from Kota, Rajasthan.

13 May 2024

Uttar Pradesh

UP: 3 killed, 17 injured in tractor-truck collision in Sambhal

Three people were killed and 17 injured in an accident on the Sambhal-Hasanpur road in Uttar Pradesh.

13 May 2024

Jaipur

Several Jaipur schools receive bomb threat, students evacuated 

At least four schools in Jaipur, Rajasthan were evacuated on Monday after they received bomb threats via email.

09 May 2024

Kota

'No desire to study': Kota student leaves home

Rajendra Meena, a 19-year-old student from Bamanwas in Rajasthan has reportedly embarked on a self-imposed exile for five years as he did not want to continue his studies.

08 May 2024

Jaipur

Rajasthan: 6 killed as car hits truck taking wrong U-turn

Six members of the same family were killed after their car collided with a truck making a wrong U-turn on the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway in Rajasthan last week.

04 May 2024

Andhra Pradesh

Heatwave alert in Bengal, Odisha, Karnataka, Andhra till May 7

Several states in India, including West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu, are expected to continue seeing heatwave conditions until May 7.

27 Apr 2024

Ajmer

Ajmer: Maulana beaten to death inside mosque

A 32-year-old maulana, Muhammed Maheer, was beaten to death by unknown assailants inside a mosque in Ajmer, Rajasthan.

22 Apr 2024

Narendra Modi

Row erupts after Modi's 'wealth to infiltrators' remark; opposition reacts

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's statements at a poll rally in Rajasthan have sparked a row with several opposition leaders accusing him of using divisionary tactics ahead of Lok Sabha elections.

14 Apr 2024

Barmer

Rajasthan woman paraded semi-naked over affair with married man 

In a shocking incident from Sarwadi village in Rajasthan's Barmer district, a woman was reportedly subjected to public humiliation due to her alleged involvement with a married man.

05 Apr 2024

Ajmer

Ajmer: Rape survivor stopped from taking Class 12 boards 

A class 12 student from Ajmer, Rajasthan, has accused her school of barring her from participating in board examinations when she was gang-raped last year.

03 Apr 2024

Sachin Pilot

Sachin Pilot comes out in support of Gehlot's son

Congress leader Sachin Pilot has announced his intention to reconcile with fellow party member and former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot.

01 Apr 2024

Lifestyle

Rajasthani lentil delights that you should savor at least once

Rajasthan, the land of royals and vibrant culture, offers a rich culinary heritage that is as diverse as its landscapes.

25 Mar 2024

Congress Party

2024 Lok Sabha polls: Congress releases 6th list of candidates

The Congress has unveiled its sixth list of candidates for the upcoming 2024 Lok Sabha elections.

18 Mar 2024

Ajmer

Rajasthan: 4 coaches of Sabarmati-Agra superfast train derail in Ajmer

Several passengers suffered injuries after the engine and at least four coaches of the Sabarmati Superfast Express derailed after colliding with a goods train in Rajasthan's Ajmer in the early hours of Monday.

12 Mar 2024

Indian Air Force

IAF's Tejas aircraft crashes near Rajasthan's Jaisalmer, pilot ejected safely 

An Indian Air Force aircraft crashed near a student hostel in Rajasthan's Jaisalmer on Tuesday.

12 Mar 2024

Congress Party

Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge may skip 2024 Lok Sabha contest

Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge might not contest the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, NDTV reported.

12 Mar 2024

Narendra Modi

Modi to witness 'Bharat Shakti' tri-services exercise in Rajasthan today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will on Tuesday witness the war exercise "Bharat Shakti" at the Pokhran field firing range in Rajasthan.

08 Mar 2024

Om Birla

Over 15 children electrocuted during Mahashivratri procession in Kota

Over 15 children aged between 10 and 16 suffered burn injuries from electric shock during a Mahashivratri procession in Kota, Rajasthan, on Friday.

UCO Bank IMPS scam: CBI conducts raids in 67 locations

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Thursday raided 67 locations in seven cities across Rajasthan and Maharashtra in connection with suspicious Immediate Payment System (IMPS) transactions worth Rs. 820 crore at UCO Bank.

07 Mar 2024

Congress Party

Rahul Gandhi announces Congress's 5 guarantees ahead of polls

Rahul Gandhi revealed the Congress's five guarantees to Indians on Thursday.

19 Feb 2024

Kota

Student goes missing in Kota, 2nd case in a week

A student from Uttar Pradesh, who was studying in Rajasthan's Kota, has been missing since last Tuesday (February 13).

15 Feb 2024

Sonia Gandhi

'Won't contest LS polls...': Sonia's letter to Raebareli voters 

Congress leader Sonia Gandhi on Thursday announced that she won't contest the upcoming Lok Sabha polls, citing health concerns.