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NTA declares AIAPGET-2026 results; Vinod tops Ayurveda list
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 18 (IANS) The National Testing Agency (NTA) on Friday announced the results of All India Ayush Post Graduate Entrance (AIAPGET) 2026, with Vinod emerging as the topper in the Ayurveda discipline and Ayyamolia Akshaya coming first among Homoeopathy course aspirants, an official said. In a post on X, the NTA said, AIAPGET 2026 final answer keys officially released. Candidates can access the final answer keys and check their answers at the official examination portal. The AIAPGET-2026 examination, conducted at 205 Centres in 104 cities on August 22, recorded the appearance of 49,864 candidates. A re-exam was held on September 1 for 49 candidates in Jaipur due to power-cut-related disruption in the earlier attempt. Of the 49,864 candidates who appeared in AIAPGET2026, 31,178 were female, and 18,686 were male, the statement said. Of these, 35,838 candidates appeared for admission to the Ayurveda course and 10,643 for Homoeopathy. A total of 2,649 candidates appeared for Unani and 734 for Siddha, the statement said. As many as 19,920 Ayurveda course aspirants and 5,934 Homoeopathy course candidates were declared qualified by the NTA. The NTA conducted AIAPGET-2026 on behalf of the National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM) and the National Commission for Homoeopathy (NCH), in consultation with the Ministry of AYUSH, in a statement. The NTA said that it has no role in counselling. Ayush Admissions Central Counselling Committee (AACCC) will conduct counselling for admission to All India quota seats in Government, Government Aided, National Institutions, Central and Deemed to be Universities (Established under Central Act)/ and designated State / Union Territories (UT's), the statement said. Counselling Authority(s) will conduct counselling for admission to State/UT quota seats based on candidates' AIAPGET-2026 merit, choice of subject and fulfilment of their eligibility criteria, guidelines, domicile criteria and applicable reservation policies, it said.
Beyond civic poll numbers: Rajasthan Congress leadership in focus again
Digital Desk | Jaipur, Sep 18 (IANS) The Rajasthan Congresss old fault lines have once again come to the fore, with a fresh war of words between former Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot and senior party leader Sachin Pilot following the partys performance in the recently concluded urban local body elections. The BJP emerged as the largest party in civic polls. However, the statewide vote-share contest between two principal parties was remarkably close. The BJP polled 35.18% of the vote against 34.24% for the Congress, a difference of just 0.94 percentage points. Against this backdrop, Gehlot has questioned Congresss election strategy, campaign planning and organisational preparedness. Though he did not explicitly name Rajasthan Pradesh Congress Committee president Govind Singh Dotasra, his remarks have been interpreted as a criticism of the state organisations handling of the campaign. Speaking to the media, Gehlot said the Congress should have prepared a more effective strategy to counter the BJPs aggressive campaign, including the roadshows led by Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma and other BJP leaders. Gehlot said that had the Pradesh Congress Committee drawn up a stronger programme and ensured that all senior leaders campaigned together, the party could have performed better. He also suggested that the Congress should have responded to the BJPs roadshows with roadshows of its own. Gehlot further argued that, in his assessment, the political environment offered the Congress an opportunity and that better campaign planning could have translated into more seats. His comments have added to the scrutiny surrounding the Congresss performance in the civic elections and have put the spotlight on the state organisations campaign preparedness. Sachin Pilot has now pushed back against the criticism, defending the work of the Pradesh Congress Committee and its state leadership. Pilot said the PCC had done a good job during the local body elections and had worked at the grassroots level. He pointed to the partys door-to-door campaign and said responsibilities had been assigned to leaders and workers in their respective areas. Pilot also noted that political parties have access to different levels of resources when they are in government, drawing a distinction between resources available to the ruling BJP and those available to the opposition Congress. The exchange has once again brought the Gehlot-Pilot divide into focus, while simultaneously placing Dotasra at the centre of the debate over the Congresss electoral strategy. The latest confrontation comes amid a series of episodes that have exposed competing power centres within the Rajasthan Congress. Dotasra has previously stressed the importance of the party organisation over individual leaders, remarks that came amid renewed discussion about Gehlots influence in the state unit. Separately, political tensions resurfaced when slogans calling for Gehlot to return as Chief Minister were raised at a party-related event following the entry of workers associated with the Bharat Adivasi Party into the Congress. Although the leaders involved have distanced themselves from interpretations suggesting an open internal confrontation, the episodes have fuelled speculation about competing leadership camps within the Rajasthan Congress. The current dispute, therefore, is not simply about the outcome of the civic polls. It has reopened questions about who sets the Congresss political strategy in Rajasthan, how the organisation should be run, and how much space should be given to its established leadership versus emerging leadership centres. The election numbers have provided ammunition for the competing narratives within the Congress. The BJP finished ahead of the Congress in overall vote share and ward tally, while the Congress has highlighted the narrow 0.94 percentage-point vote-share gap. Dotasra has attributed part of the disparity between vote share and ward wins to what he described as unfair delimitation, a claim that has been publicly disputed and remains part of the political debate. The results have consequently produced two parallel narratives within the Congress: one focusing on the narrow statewide vote-share gap and electoral factors such as delimitation, and another questioning whether the partys campaign and organisation did enough to convert its vote base into ward victories. For years, the Gehlot-Pilot relationship has been one of the defining fault lines of Rajasthan Congress politics. The latest exchange shows that the rivalry remains politically relevant even as a new generation of state-level leaders, including Dotasra and Leader of Opposition Tikaram Jully, occupies a more prominent organisational space. With the 2028 Rajasthan Assembly election still ahead, the latest war of words has once again brought the Congresss internal leadership question into the spotlight. For now, Gehlot is questioning the strategy, Pilot is defending the state organisation, and Dotasra is confronting the electoral numbers and defending the partys performance. The public exchange has ensured that the Congresss internal political battle is once again running alongside its contest with the BJP.
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Digital Desk | Jaipur, Sep 18 (IANS) The battle for the top posts in Rajasthans urban local bodies has entered a decisive phase following the announcement of councillor election results, with the BJP claiming unopposed victories for its candidates as chairpersons, sabhapatis and presidents in 25 civic bodies across the state. The BJP has also secured unopposed mayoral victories in the Bharatpur and Bhilwara Municipal Corporations, although the political circumstances in the two corporations are markedly different. While the BJP enjoys a clear numerical majority in Bhilwara, the Bharatpur outcome has emerged as a major political talking point because independent councillors won the largest number of seats in the corporation. The Bharatpur Municipal Corporation has 65 wards. In the recent civic elections, Independent candidates emerged as the largest group, winning 36 wards. The BJP won 20 seats, while the Congress secured 7. The BSP and RLP won one seat each. The numbers initially suggested that Independent councillors would play the decisive role in determining the next mayor, as no political party had a majority on its own. The BJP fielded Anuradha Singh as its mayoral candidate. Independent councillor Vichitra Singh from Ward 17 also entered the contest, reportedly with Congress backing, setting up the possibility of a closely contested mayoral election. However, the situation changed dramatically on September 18, when Vichitra Singh withdrew her nomination. With her withdrawal, Anuradha Singh became the sole candidate for the mayoral post and is set to be elected unopposed, subject to completion of the formal electoral process. The result is particularly significant for the BJP because Bharatpur is the home district of Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma. The BJP did not win a majority of the corporations 65 seats. Instead, Independents emerged as the largest bloc. Their numbers had therefore made them central to the mayoral contest. The withdrawal of the Independent candidate has now removed the need for a direct electoral contest for the mayors post. The development has also triggered a political confrontation between the BJP and Congress, with Congress leaders alleging that the Independent candidate was pressured into withdrawing her nomination. BJP leaders and the candidate have offered a different account of the decision. The circumstances surrounding Vichitra Singhs withdrawal have become a major point of contention. According to reports cited in connection with the development, Vichitra Singh met Rajasthan Minister of State for Home Jawahar Singh Bedham before withdrawing her nomination. The meeting reportedly lasted nearly two hours. Bedham subsequently met Vichitra Singhs husband, former Bharatpur Mayor Shiv Singh Bhont. After withdrawing her nomination, Vichitra Singh said she wanted to contribute to the development of Bharatpur and had taken the decision with that objective in mind. Congress leaders, however, have alleged that the withdrawal followed political pressure. Former Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot and Rajasthan Congress president Govind Singh Dotasra have separately questioned the circumstances surrounding the withdrawal and accused the BJP government of using administrative machinery to influence the mayoral election. These allegations have been rejected by the BJP, which has maintained its political position on the development. The political arithmetic in Bhilwara was very different. The Bhilwara Municipal Corporation has 70 wards, with the BJP winning 45 seats and securing a clear majority. The Congress won 10 seats, while Independent candidates secured 15. The BJP nominated Jaswant Kanwar, who won from Ward 9, as its mayoral candidate. Independent candidate Santosh Kanwar had initially entered the mayoral race but withdrew her nomination on September 17. The Congress did not field a candidate for the mayoral post. Jaswant Kanwar was consequently elected mayor unopposed. Unlike Bharatpur, where Independents held the largest bloc, the Bhilwara outcome followed a clear BJP majority combined with the withdrawal of the only other candidate in the mayoral contest. According to information released by the BJP, its candidates have been elected unopposed to the posts of chairperson, sabhapati or president in 25 urban local bodies across Rajasthan. The developments followed the election of councillors in the states 309 urban local bodies. According to figures cited by the BJP, it emerged as the largest party in 148 urban local bodies, while the Congress was the largest party in 104. The remaining bodies have produced mixed electoral outcomes, with independents and other parties also holding significant representation in several councils. The Bharatpur result has highlighted a broader feature of the 2026 local body elections: the importance of Independent councillors in bodies where neither the BJP nor Congress has secured a majority. In Bharatpur, the 36 Independent councillors represented the largest bloc, compared with 20 BJP councillors and seven Congress councillors. That arithmetic initially made the mayoral contest a battle for independent support. The withdrawal of the Independent candidate, however, transformed the contest from a numerical battle into an unopposed election. The developments in Bharatpur and the wider Bharatpur-Deeg region have attracted particular attention because of the regions political significance and the BJP governments focus on strengthening its presence in local institutions. For the BJP, the unopposed mayoral outcome in Bharatpur comes despite the party not holding the largest number of councillor seats. In Bhilwara, by contrast, the partys unopposed mayoral victory follows a clear majority in the corporation. The two outcomes illustrate the different political equations emerging across Rajasthans urban local bodiesranging from clear party majorities to councils where independents hold the balance of power. With the election of mayors, chairpersons and presidents now underway, the focus is shifting from ward-level results to the political negotiations and alignments determining who will lead Rajasthans civic bodies for the coming term.
Digital Desk | Jaipur, Sep 18 (IANS) A political controversy has erupted over the Bharatpur Municipal Corporation mayoral election after Independent candidate Vichitra Singh withdrew her nomination, clearing the way for BJP candidate Anuradha Singh to be elected unopposed. Senior Congress leader and former Rajasthan Chief Minister, Ashok Gehlot, termed the development extremely unfortunate and condemnable and alleged that the Independent candidate was intimidated into withdrawing her nomination. In a post on X, Gehlot alleged that the administration had intimidated Vichitra Singh at her business premises a day before her withdrawal and claimed that Rajasthan Minister of State for Home, Jawahar Singh Bedham, subsequently met her and facilitated the withdrawal. Gehlot also alleged that the BJP government and administration were using their machinery to influence the mayoral election. He claimed that the people of Bharatpur had rejected the BJP, pointing out that the party had won only 20 of the 65 councillor seats in the civic body. According to Gehlot, despite the BJP not having a majority of councillors, efforts were being made to install a BJP mayor through what he described as undemocratic means. He accused the Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma government of setting a new precedent through the alleged misuse of government machinery. Vichitra Singh had entered the Bharatpur mayoral race as an Independent candidate, and it was reported that she had the backing of the Congress. Her candidature had set the stage for a contest against BJP nominee Anuradha Singh. However, the electoral contest changed dramatically after Vichitra Singh withdrew her nomination on Thursday. Rajasthan Congress President, Govind Singh Dotasra, also launched a direct attack on the BJP and the Bhajanlal Sharma government, alleging that events in the Chief Ministers home district of Bharatpur unfolded exactly as the Congress had feared. In a post on X, Dotasra alleged that the BJP, having been rejected by voters in Bharatpur, murdered democracy by misusing state power and police machinery to install its own mayor. Dotasra pointed out that the BJP had won only 20 of the 65 councillor seats in the Bharatpur Municipal Corporation. He alleged that, despite lacking a majority, the ruling party used the power of the government and administration to engineer the mayoral election in its favour. According to Dotasra, Congress-backed Independent candidate Vichitra Singh had a clear numerical advantage and her election as mayor appeared certain. He alleged that instead of respecting the electoral mandate, Chief Minister Sharma sent a government minister to put pressure on the Independent candidate and ensure that she withdrew her nomination. He alleged that the withdrawal of Vichitra Singhs nomination has exposed the BJP governments attempt to overturn the mandate of Bharatpurs voters through the use of government machinery. The Congress leader demanded that the BJP government respect the democratic mandate and questioned the circumstances under which the Independent candidate withdrew from the mayoral contest. With Vichitra Singhs withdrawal leaving BJP candidate Anuradha Singh as the sole contender, the Bharatpur mayoral election has become a fresh flashpoint between the BJP government and the Congress, with the Opposition alleging political coercion and misuse of administrative machinery. According to reports cited in connection with the development, Minister of State for Home Jawahar Singh Bedham held a meeting with Vichitra Singh that lasted nearly two hours before she withdrew her nomination. Following the meeting, Bedham also met Vichitra Singhs husband, former Bharatpur Mayor Shiv Singh Bhont, in connection with the election. The circumstances surrounding the withdrawal have become a political flashpoint, with the Congress questioning whether the candidate was subjected to pressure. Following Vichitra Singhs withdrawal, BJP candidate Anuradha Singh became the sole candidate in the mayoral race. After withdrawing her nomination, Vichitra Singh said she wanted to play a significant role in Bharatpurs development and had taken the decision with that objective in mind. The episode has intensified the political confrontation in Rajasthan, with the Congress alleging coercion and misuse of administrative machinery, while the withdrawal itself has paved the way for the BJP candidates unopposed election.
Digital Desk | Jaipur, Sep 18 (IANS) Political tensions have escalated ahead of the Jaipur Municipal Corporation mayoral election, with the Congress approaching the Police Commissioner over the alleged intimidation of its councillors and complaints of police misconduct during vote counting. A Congress delegation submitted a memorandum on Friday, seeking assurances that its elected councillors would be allowed to participate in the mayoral election freely and without pressure, threats or coercion. In its memorandum, the Congress alleged irregularities during the counting process, claiming that candidates who had maintained leads were declared defeated by narrow margins in at least seven instances. The party alleged that when candidates sought recounts over discrepancies in the results and counting process, police personnel allegedly pushed them out of the counting venue and used force instead of addressing their complaints. Congress leaders have demanded a fair and time-bound enquiry into all seven incidents, along with the preservation of CCTV footage and video recordings from the counting process. They have also sought accountability for what they allege was assault and excessive use of force. The Congress has also raised concerns that its councillors could face pressure or intimidation ahead of the mayoral election. The party has urged the police administration to ensure that no councillor is threatened, detained or prevented from reaching the election venue because of political pressure. It has specifically sought safeguards against councillors being taken to police stations or intercepted while travelling to or from the election venue. The memorandum calls for clear instructions to police officers and station in-charges to ensure that councillors can move freely, enter the election venue, cast their votes and return without obstruction. The party has demanded the appointment of a senior police officer to promptly address complaints related to the election and has sought the officers contact details. The memorandum was signed by Jaipur Congress District President Sunil Sharma, former minister Pratap Singh Khachariyawas, MLAs Rafiq Khan and Amin Kagzi, and former MLA Ganga Devi. The Jaipur Municipal Corporation has 150 wards. According to the final results cited by the Congress, the BJP has 78 councillors, the Congress 57, while independent candidates hold the remaining seats. With the mayoral election approaching, the Congress has called on the police administration to ensure a fair, peaceful and fear-free election, while safeguarding the democratic rights of all elected councillors. The allegations regarding the counting process and police conduct have been made by the Congress and would require an official investigation to establish the facts.
Ashok Gehlot demands compensation for traders affected by Purohit Ji Ka Katla fire
Digital Desk | Jaipur, Sep 18 (IANS) Former Rajasthan Chief Minister, Ashok Gehlot, on Friday visited Purohit Ji Ka Katla in Jaipur to take stock of the damage caused by the massive fire that broke out there on Thursday and met with the traders affected by the incident. Gehlot expressed concern over the losses suffered by the traders and said that those whose shops and businesses were damaged in the fire must be provided appropriate compensation without delay. He also questioned the state governments response to the incident, pointing out that, according to the affected traders, no representative of the state government had visited the site or met them even after the fire. Gehlot said the government should demonstrate sensitivity towards the traders who have suffered substantial losses and immediately send its representatives to meet the affected families and business owners. He stressed that the government must assess the losses and ensure that adequate compensation is provided to all those affected. Gehlot said that traders facing the aftermath of such a devastating incident need support and reassurance from the government, and called for prompt action to address their grievances. Speaking to the media, the former Rajasthan Chief Minister said that after receiving information about the fire, NDRF and fire brigade teams reached the spot promptly and immediately began rescue and firefighting operations. Appreciating the efforts of the emergency response teams, Gehlot noted that while there was fortunately no loss of life, and the incident could have caused far greater damage had the fire spread further. Gehlot demanded that the state government conduct an inspection of buildings that have been issued Fire NOCs and ensure that all necessary fire-safety measures are in place. He emphasised that corrective steps must be taken to prevent similar incidents in the future. In a social media post, Gehlot said that he had visited the site of the fire at Purohit Ji Ka Katla in Jaipur to assess the damage and meet the affected traders. According to Gehlot, the distressed traders told him that no representative of the state government had visited them following the incident. He appealed to the government to meet the affected traders, understand their grievances and ensure that appropriate compensation is provided to all those who have suffered losses. A major fire broke out on Thursday morning at Purohit Ji Ka Katla in Jaipur, engulfing several shops and warehouses. The blaze spread rapidly, aided by the presence of cloth, plastic and other combustible goods stored at the premises. Firefighting teams faced considerable difficulties in controlling the blaze because of the areas narrow lanes, but managed to bring the fire under control after several hours of operations. A short circuit is suspected to have caused the fire, although an investigation into the exact cause is underway. Fortunately, no loss of life was reported in the incident.
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Rajasthan: BJPs Anuradha Singh set to become unopposed mayor of Bharatpur
Digital Desk | Jaipur, Sep 18 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate Anuradha Singh is set to become the unopposed Mayor of Bharatpur Municipal Corporation after independent candidate Vichitra Singh withdrew her nomination in the presence of BJP government minister Jawahar Singh Bedham. Following the developments in Bhilwara, BJP State President Madan Rathore extended his best wishes to Singh, stating that public faith and trust in the BJP continue to strengthen. With Vichitra Singhs withdrawal, Anuradha Singh remains the sole candidate for the mayoral post, paving the way for her unopposed election. Rathore remarked that this growing trust in the BJP is reflected in the party securing unopposed mayoral and chairperson positions in approximately 18 civic bodies. He said independent councillors in Bharatpur have decided to join the BJP for the development of the region, expressing confidence in the partys ideology and the public-welfare policies of the Bhajanlal Sharma government. He added that the alignment of independent candidates and councillors with the BJP indicates their desire to work alongside the states BJP government for regional development. Under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma, the state government is working with a focus on public welfare and development, Rathore said. Rathore further stated that the support received by the BJP in Bharatpur would provide new momentum to the regions development. He said the BJP is committed to working in the public interest with the spirit of Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas (Together with all, Development for all). He added that not only in Bharatpur, but in several other places as well, BJP candidates are emerging as unopposed mayors and chairpersons. In some places, opposition candidates did not file nominations, while in others, independent candidates withdrew their nominations and extended their support to the BJP.
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Digital Desk | Jaipur, Sep 18 (IANS) Political tensions flared in Rajasthan's Degana late Thursday night as the police lathi-charged Congress workers protesting outside the Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) office over alleged irregularities in the nomination process for the Kuchera Municipal Council Chairperson post. The Congress alleged that facts were concealed during the nomination process for the Kuchera Municipal Council Chairperson post. Congress workers staged a sit-in outside the SDM office, demanding an enquiry into the nomination process and action against the Returning Officer. Several Congress workers gathered at the SDM office and raised slogans. A police team led by station house officer (SHO) Ashok Kumar Jhajharia reached the spot after being informed about the protest. Citing the Model Code of Conduct, the police urged the protesters to end the sit-in. However, the Congress workers remained firm on their demands, calling for scrutiny of the nomination papers and action under the rules over the alleged concealment of facts. During attempts to persuade the protesters to disperse, an altercation broke out between police and Congress workers, followed by a scuffle. As the situation escalated, the police attempted to clear the area and used lathi-charge to disperse the protesters. Some youths were also chased away from the area. The police action led to chaos around the SDM office, Tehsil office and surrounding areas. Amid the commotion, the police arrested Congress block president Prakash Kunkuna. Congress workers subsequently raised slogans against the police action. They alleged that the administration and the police were acting under pressure and claimed that protesters were subjected to a lathi-charge during the night. Congress members informed Rajasthan Pradesh Congress Committee (PCC) president Govind Singh Dotasra about the developments. Nagaur District Congress president Hanuman Bangda also reached the spot. The Congress has reiterated its demand for an inquiry into the nomination process. Dotasra condemned the police action and alleged that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) was misusing power to form boards in the municipal elections. He said Congress workers in Degana were demanding a fair hearing on objections raised against a BJP candidate over alleged concealment of facts in nomination papers. He also referred to developments in Mandhan, where he alleged that elected councillors were being prevented from taking their oaths, and to the situation in Khandar, where he alleged that the family of BJP councillor Manvendra had been seeking his release after he was taken away. Dotasra said the incidents raised questions about the functioning of the police, administration and the government, and urged the BJP to accept the peoples mandate. Meanwhile, the political contest over the Chairperson's post in Kuchera Municipality has also intensified. Following the oath-taking ceremony on Thursday, some individuals allegedly attempted to stop vehicles carrying Congress-backed councillors near Jhunjhala while they were travelling to Nagaur under the leadership of outgoing Chairperson Tejpal Mirdha. According to allegations, a pickup truck and a camper vehicle were used in attempts to ram the councillors' vehicles. The councillors managed to leave the area and reached the Mundwa DSP's office, where they reported the incident. They were subsequently brought to Nagaur under police protection led by Deputy Superintendent of Police Dharam Poonia. A police contingent led by DSP Jatin Jain was also deployed outside Tejpal Mirdha's vehicle showroom on Bikaner Road. Kuchera Municipality has 12 Congress and eight BJP councillors. Four independents have extended support to the BJP camp, taking its tally to 12, while 13 councillors are required for a majority. With the numbers closely balanced, the single remaining vote, currently with the Congress, has become crucial to the Chairperson's election.
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Digital Desk | Jaipur, Sep 17 (IANS) A 20-year-old youth from Jaipur died after being electrocuted during the ongoing Lakkhi Mela at Devdham Jodhpuria in Tonk district. The incident took place on Wednesday night. Three women were also injured after an electric current reportedly passed through the steel railing near the temples main gate. The incident triggered panic among devotees gathered at the fair. The injured were taken to the Sub-District Hospital in Niwai for treatment. According to the information available, an electric current suddenly surged through the steel railing near the temples main entrance. Piyush Gurjar, 20, came into contact with the electrified railing and suffered a severe electric shock. Despite efforts to save him, Piyush died in the incident. The injured women have been identified as Manju Devi, 33, wife of Puran Gurjar of Dhani Narayanpur Dungri in Kotputli district, and Bina Devi, 34, wife of Badri Prasad Gurjar of Ajpura under Narayanpur police station in Kotputli district. Both women are undergoing treatment at the Sub-District Hospital in Niwai. Police and administrative officials reached the hospital and gathered information about the incident from the injured. A 17-year-old girl, Manish Gurjar, a resident of Mankot under Thanagazi police station, was also injured after coming into contact with the electric current. After receiving first aid, she was referred to Jaipur in view of her critical condition. The deceased, Piyush Gurjar, was the son of Bhanwar Singh Gurjar and a resident of Top Khana, Indira Bazar, Jaipur. After receiving information about the incident, personnel from Sadar police station reached the Sub-District Hospital. Police placed Piyushs body in the mortuary and began efforts to contact his family. A large number of devotees had gathered at Devdham Jodhpuria for the Lakkhi Mela when the incident occurred. The heavy crowd reportedly made it difficult for the ambulance to reach the injured and transport them to the hospital. The incident briefly created panic among devotees at the fair. An investigation is underway to determine how the steel railing became electrified and what caused the current to pass through it. Meanwhile, former CM Ashok Gehlot has expressed his condolences over the accident.
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300 tour operators, 700 tourism units to drive domestic travel mart
Panchayati Raj dept postpones reservation lottery
Congress mayor, chairperson picks trigger factional wars
Gehlot alleges BJP using police to sway councillors ahead of mayoral polls
Repolling in 4 Raj ULBs records 72.65% turnout
Gen Z in focus as blood banks face supply crunch
27% vote share for independents in ULBs due to UGC row, claims Karni Sena
Flight rescheduling cannot justify denial of boarding, Delhi consumer Commission holds IndiGo liable
The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission-I (North District), Delhi, has held InterGlobe Aviation Limited (IndiGo) liable for deficiency in service and unfair trade practice after it denied boarding to a passenger whose flight had been rescheduled. The Commission, comprising President Divya Jyoti Jaipuriar and Members Ashwani Kumar Mehta and Harpreet Kaur Chharya, also held that [] The post Flight rescheduling cannot justify denial of boarding, Delhi consumer Commission holds IndiGo liable appeared first on India Legal .
Repolling begins at five Jaipur booths in Rajasthan civic polls over EVM issues
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Gen Z Makes Mark in Rajasthan Civic Polls, 6 Young Candidates Win In Jaipur
The result of the urban local body polls in Rajasthan pointed to a notable, though limited, entry of Gen Z candidates into the state's local government.
Post-poll manoeuvring peaks in Bharatpur as independents go incommunicado
SEC defers mayoral, chairperson polls in four ULBs of Raj
BJP wins more Jaipur wards despite Congress vote edge
Less than 1% vote swing hands BJP 566 more wards than Cong
Jhalawar villages experience three mild tremors; school evacuated
Kishau pact signed, Raj to get 124 MCM water for Shekhawati region
3 held, 1 detained for killing 3 friends in Alwar
Villagers in Tonk stage protest over drug trafficking
IAFs Dronathon-2026 in Pokhran Showcases Indias Next-Generation Drone Warfare Technology
BJP rebel-backed independents sweep Sadulshahar, win 22 of 25 wards
