'Why Did Only Two Teams Bid For Me?: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi On IPL Auction
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has revealed why he was initially upset after being sold to Rajasthan Royals in the IPL 2025 auction.
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Narayan Seva Sansthan Fulfils Dreams of 21 Differently-Abled Couples at 46th Mass Wedding Ceremony
New Delhi, June 7, 2026 (Udaipur Kiran): Narayan Seva Sansthans 46th free mass wedding ceremony brought a new beginning to the lives of 21 differently-abled and economically weaker couples, helping them start their married lives with dignity, hope and social acceptance. Held in New Delhi, the ceremony witnessed couples from Rajasthan, Jharkhand, Bihar, Gujarat and ... Read more Narayan Seva Sansthan Fulfils Dreams of 21 Differently-Abled Couples at 46th Mass Wedding Ceremony
'Triple talaq' on WhatsApp: Rajasthan woman files case against husband in Kuwait
My Sister Told Me, 'It's Official': Manav Suthar Reveals How He Learned About His Test Selection
Indian Premier League: Promising left-arm spin-bowling all-rounder Manav Suthar recalled the emotional moment of his India call-up, revealing that his sister told him that his name had come up for the Indian team for the one-off Test against Afghanistan. India added Suthar to the XI for the one-off Test against Afghanistan in Mullanpur. Before the game began on Saturday, Suthar, who played for the Gujarat Titans in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 under Indias red-ball skipper Shubman Gills leadership, earned his first cap from senior spinner Kuldeep, becoming India's first specialist spin-bowling Test debutant since Axar Patel made his debut in 2021. I was in my room when my sister called me. Maybe she was watching the squad announcement event. She told me that my name had come up in the Indian team. I asked her if it was official. She said yes, it's official. She was the first one to call me. Everyone was emotional when I got the call. Dad, mom, everyone called me. They couldn't believe it. I can't describe it in words. It's the biggest feeling. You work hard for years, and then you finally get selected for India. It's the best feeling. The best feeling of my life, Suthar told JioStar. The 23-year-old allrounder opened about how his love for cricket first developed as a child. Cricket has always been a big part of my family. My father loves the game, and everyone at home watches matches regularly. As a young boy, I used to sit with them and watch. That is where my love for cricket first started. I began playing in the streets with my friends. Those street games taught me the basics, how to hold the bat and how to bowl. When I was 10 or 11, I joined a proper cricket academy. I started training under coach Dheeraj sir and Vinod sir. They taught me the right techniques and helped me improve my game. My first big breakthrough came when I played for Rajasthan in the Under-14 category. That experience gave me a lot of motivation. I realized that I could make a career out of this sport. From there, my journey as a cricketer truly began. On the obstacles he overcame to make it to the top level, Suthar said, In a country like India, with such a huge population, succeeding in cricket is never easy. You never know what the future holds. There are so many talented players competing for the same few spots. I faced a lot of challenges along the way. Many people told me to focus on my studies. They said cricket had no scope and that I was wasting my time. But I didn't listen. I didn't give up. I kept working hard, session after session, season after season, he said. Hailing from Rajasthan and having sharpened his skills through the state's domestic circuit, Suthar has built an impressive first-class record. In 29 first-class matches, he has claimed 129 wickets, establishing himself as one of the country's most promising young spinners. He has also featured in 25 List-A matches and 29 T20 games. I had a great domestic season. I performed well for India A too. My name was being discussed, and I knew the call could come anytime. It was a waiting game, but I stayed patient. I made my IPL debut in 2024 with Gujarat Titans. I played only one game that season. I didn't get a chance to play in 2025, but I played four games in 2026, and it felt good to be back on the field. Now, all the hard work in domestic cricket and for India A has paid off. I am in the playing XI for the Afghanistan Test, making my international debut. It is a dream come true. All the sacrifices have finally paid off. I feel proud, grateful, and ready to give my best for the country, he added. I had a great domestic season. I performed well for India A too. My name was being discussed, and I knew the call could come anytime. It was a waiting game, but I stayed patient. I made my IPL debut in 2024 with Gujarat Titans. I played only one game that season. I didn't get a chance to play in 2025, but I played four games in 2026, and it felt good to be back on the field. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Yuvraj Singh is my favourite cricketer. I also really admire R Ashwin. The way they bowled, the variety they had in their bowling, and how they adapted to Test cricket, ODIs, and T20s, that inspires me a lot. They are my role models, Suthar said. Article Source: IANS
'Main wahi cap pehenta tha': Sooryavanshi recalls wearing Kohli's signed cap
Rajasthan Royals' Vaibhav Sooryavanshi described his meeting with childhood idol Virat Kohli after the IPL 2026 final as like a dream. The 15-year-old batting prodigy, who won the Orange Cap, received encouraging words from Kohli, who advised him to stay focused on his batting and ignore external opinions. Kohli's interaction with the young star was heartwarming and went viral.
Sooryavanshis Father To Arrive In Sri Lanka, Parents Can Travel With Him To UK And Ireland: Saikia
Secretary Devajit Saikia: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has arranged for Sanjeev, the father of teenaged left-handed batting prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, to join him in Sri Lanka ahead of the 50-over tri-series, and has extended the option for his parents to accompany him on the upcoming tours of the UK and Ireland, said Secretary Devajit Saikia on Sunday. On Saturday, Sooryavanshi earned a maiden call-up to India's T20I squad for the tours to Ireland and England, and the Asian Games in Japan, after having extraordinary performances in U19 World Cup triumph and IPL 2026. Sooryavanshi is in Sri Lanka with the India A team for the 50-over tri-series, starting in Dambulla on June 9. Vaibhav Sooryavanshis father is arriving today in Sri Lanka and we'll offer him that if he wants to go to the UK and Ireland also, we'll do that. Vaibhav was selected for India A team a few days ago and soon he will be a part of the India senior mens team. So to make him comfortable with the new environment, especially with him being a child, we have made arrangements for his father to go to Sri Lanka and be with his son so that he gets used to being in the new situation, Saikia told IANS. Sooryavanshis rapid elevation to the India squad comes on the back of a recordbreaking IPL 2026 season for Rajasthan Royals, where he amassed 776 runs to finish as the tournaments leading scorer. He also struck one century and five halfcenturies in the campaign, where RR finished third after losing in Qualifier 2. He also claimed five awards - Emerging Player of the Season, Most Valuable Player, Orange Cap (for being leading run-getter in the competition), best season strike rate and most sixes hit in an IPL season. Yesterday he was also selected for the UK and Ireland T20I tours. So we'll make the offer that if the parents or the father wants to go there, we'll make that arrangement also. This is basically for making the child comfortable in a senior men's team and that is the basic thing behind it. Its because otherwise he was always traveling with his under 19, junior boys or the sub junior boys team. It meant that he was in the comfort zone. But now he will be in the adult world and we want to make him comfortable, as he is a 15yearold kid. Definitely with his parents around, he'll be more comfortable subject to his satisfaction and convenience, we are doing it, added Saikia. Yesterday he was also selected for the UK and Ireland T20I tours. So we'll make the offer that if the parents or the father wants to go there, we'll make that arrangement also. This is basically for making the child comfortable in a senior men's team and that is the basic thing behind it. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Saikia emphasised that the boards responsibility is to ensure a player like Sooryavanshi isnt feeling alienated in a new team environment. See, we have some responsibility on us - that nobody should feel uncomfortable or alien in a new environment. That is our basic principle so that he adjusts gradually to being in the senior team. Article Source: IANS
Heatwave Alert in Northern India, Relief Expected from June 11-12
New Delhi, June 7: The southwest monsoon is advancing rapidly in the southern and northeastern regions of India. However, this progress has yet to reach northern India. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning that Delhi-NCR, Punjab, Haryana, western Uttar Pradesh, and large parts of Rajasthan will experience severe heat and heatwave conditions ... Read more Heatwave Alert in Northern India, Relief Expected from June 11-12
Rajasthan PTET Admit Card 2026 Expected Today, Here's How To Download
Rajasthan PTET Admit Card 2026 is expected to be released today. Candidates can download the hall ticket online. The exam is scheduled to be held on June 14.
Global Food Security Day: Leaders from Rajasthan, Bihar, and Uttar Pradesh Extend Greetings
New Delhi, June 7: On the occasion of Global Food Security Day, Chief Ministers, Deputy Chief Ministers, and Ministers from Rajasthan, Bihar, and Uttar Pradesh extended their best wishes to the residents of their states and the nation. They emphasized the importance of ensuring food purity, quality, nutrition, preventing food wastage, and fostering a healthy ... Read more Global Food Security Day: Leaders from Rajasthan, Bihar, and Uttar Pradesh Extend Greetings
Rajasthan woman approaches police over WhatsApp triple talaq
Jaipur: A woman in Rajasthans Banswara district has filed a police complaint after allegedly receiving a triple talaq notice from her husband via WhatsApp while he was living in Kuwait. Police have registered a case and initiated an investigation into the matter. According to officials, the woman submitted a written complaint at the Womens Police Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Who is Manav Suthar? The Rising Star of Indian Cricket Against Afghanistan
New Chandigarh, June 7: Rajasthans spin-bowling all-rounder Manav Suthar made his international cricket debut on Saturday. He was included in Indias playing eleven for the only Test match against Afghanistan at the Maharaja Yadavendra Singh International Cricket Stadium. The 23-year-old left-arm spinner replaced fellow all-rounder Harsh Dubey, putting an end to speculation about who would ... Read more Who is Manav Suthar? The Rising Star of Indian Cricket Against Afghanistan
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DGP Reviews Crime Situation in Jodhpur Range, Stresses Action Against Organized Crime
Jaipur, June 6 (Udaipur Kiran): Rajasthan Director General of Police Rajeev Kumar Sharma on Saturday chaired a range-level crime review and border security meeting at the Jodhpur Range Office, directing district police chiefs to take stringent action against organized crime and strengthen vigilance in border areas. The meeting was attended by Jodhpur Range Inspector General ... Read more DGP Reviews Crime Situation in Jodhpur Range, Stresses Action Against Organized Crime
Hindustan Zinc, TERI Sign MoU for 250-Hectare Ecological Restoration Project
Udaipur, June 6, 2026 (Daily Kiran): Hindustan Zinc Limited, one of the worlds largest integrated zinc producers and among the top 10 silver producers globally, has signed an MoU with The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) to develop a 250-hectare ecological restoration project in Rajasthan. The initiative is expected to create the worlds largest green ... Read more Hindustan Zinc, TERI Sign MoU for 250-Hectare Ecological Restoration Project
Hindustan Zinc Signs MoU with TERI for 250-Hectare Ecological Restoration Project in Rajasthan
Large-scale initiative to restore industrial land into a self-sustaining natural ecosystem, enhancing biodiversity and climate resilience. Project to be developed at Hindustan Zincs Chanderiya Lead Zinc Smelter Complex, in addition to the successful restoration of 22.25 hectares of industrial wasteland using TERIs Mycorrhiza technology. Udaipur, 6 June 2026: Hindustan Zinc Limited (BSE: 500188 & NSE: ... Read more Hindustan Zinc Signs MoU with TERI for 250-Hectare Ecological Restoration Project in Rajasthan
Gen Next Academy: On a fine Saturday afternoon, Manish Ojha was doing what he has done for a long time making his students go through their paces at his Gen Next Academy in the Sampatchak area of Patna. Amidst the focus on the trainees perfecting their craft in the afternoon training session, Ojha got a call from Sanjeev Sooryavanshi. The message was short, but electric: his son Vaibhav Sooryavanshi got his India senior mens T20I call-up to tours of Ireland, England, and the Asian Games event in Japan. Hearing that, Ojha was left really delighted and congratulated Sanjeev. It was expected that, the way Vaibhav was performing well in the T20 format, he would get the call-up. He performed well in the U-19 World Cup win and then showed his explosive strokeplay in the IPL. So, it was quite obvious and expected for me that he would be given a chance. But when he would be given a chance, I had no idea. Now that it has come, it's a great moment. After I congratulated his father, he, in return, congratulated me, Ojha recalled in an exclusive conversation with IANS on Saturday. The mutual congratulations felt earned because what Sooryavanshi has done at 15 years of age isn't merely precocious - it is historic. In the words of chief selector Ajit Agarkar, Sooryavanshi had almost forced his way into the T20I squad. It's not hard to see why. In the 2026 IPL, Sooryavanshi made a staggering 776 runs at a strike rate of 237.30, and single-handedly dragged Rajasthan Royals to Qualifier 2. He hit 72 sixes - breaking Chris Gayle's record for the most maximums in a single season. He became the first player in IPL history to be named both the Most Valuable Player and the Best Emerging Player. Before any of that, Sooryavanshi wowed the world by walking out and making a whirlwind 175 from 80 balls - 15 fours, 15 sixes, the highest ever individual score in an ICC World Cup final - as India posted 411/9. He finished the tournament with 439 runs at a competition-best strike rate of 169.49, a World Cup-record 30 sixes, and the Player of the Final as well as Player of the Tournament awards in his pocket. Before those senior assignments, he will line up for India A in the 50-over tri-series in Sri Lanka from June 9-21. He is, by some distance, the youngest player selected in an Indian men's squad since a teenage Sachin Tendulkar announced himself to the world in 1989. Back in Patna, Ojha doesn't need match footage or highlight reels to remember how the Sooryavanshi journey began - the memories in his mind are sharper than anything. I often talk to Sanjeev ji about the journey from the start to the present. All of those memories are still vivid in my mind - the first time I met him, the first practice session he did under me, him coming to the academy and going back home - all these memories appear in front of my eyes now. Not just in Bihar, there are thousands of cricket coaches in India. But it was God's will that Vaibhav's father came to me with him at my academy. It was God's grace that he made me capable enough to put in a lot of hard work on Vaibhav and invest heavily in him. It is all due to God's blessings that Vaibhav has reached a very high level and made me very proud. Without God's grace, all these things don't happen in life. What strikes Ojha most isn't just the talent - it's the trajectory of Sooryavanshis improvement in 2026. The improvement has been visible, quantifiable, and almost startling in its consistency. His level of maturity is improving at every level. His execution capacity in terms of stroke play is improving. There are a lot of differences between playing at a local, state, and international level. But Vaibhav has maintained the intent of their game on all three platforms. In fact, I would say that you can clearly see the improvement in their strength. All the experts who have seen him play can easily point out the difference between how he batted in the first IPL and the second IPL. When he played the initial matches of U-19, after he reached there for the first time and from then to the difference in his game in the World Cup, there has been a lot of difference in terms of maturity, shot selection, and execution. Day by day, Vaibhav is growing as a player. He is improving his skill sets and executing them better. You can see his performance - it has improved by three times since the last IPL. Yet, for all the records and the fanfare and the historic comparisons to Tendulkar, Ojha is careful not to let the moment be mistaken for the destination. I would say that this is the first step in the ladder for Vaibhav after earning selection into the T20I team, as he has to serve Team India for a long time. When he played the initial matches of U-19, after he reached there for the first time and from then to the difference in his game in the World Cup, there has been a lot of difference in terms of maturity, shot selection, and execution. Day by day, Vaibhav is growing as a player. He is improving his skill sets and executing them better. You can see his performance - it has improved by three times since the last IPL. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Fifteen years old - barely old enough to remember Dhoni lifting the 2011 World Cup, and yet hes the most enthralling batting talent since Tendulkar captured the worlds attention. Hes already rewriting records and becoming the batting lynchpin in a line-up with more established batters. Sooryavanshi's ladder to a permanent India berth has only just appeared, and Ojha already knows where it leads to and how long this dizzying climb will last. Article Source: IANS
Rajasthan man claims he can wipe out Muslim community in Tonk
Tonk: A resident of Tonk, Rajasthan, Ajay Tiwari, publicly called for the genocide of Muslims, claiming he could eliminate the minority community if granted just one second of permission from authorities. A video, initially shared by Tiwari on his Facebook account, went viral, sparking widespread public outrage over his derogatory, anti-Muslim remarks. In the clip, Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Who Is Manav Suthar? The Story Of Rajasthan Spinner Making Test Debut For India Against Afghanistan
Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket: Rajasthan spin-bowling all-rounder Manav Suthar's steady rise through the domestic ranks reached a defining milestone on Saturday when he made his Test debut for India in the one-off match against Afghanistan at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium. The 23-year-old left-arm spinner was named in India's playing XI ahead of fellow spin-bowling all-rounder Harsh Dubey, ending speculation over who would get the nod as the team management looked to assess options ahead of the upcoming two-Test tour of Sri Lanka. Suthar received Test cap No. 319 from senior spinner Kuldeep Yadav, becoming India's first specialist spin-bowling Test debutant since Axar Patel made his debut in 2021. Hailing from Rajasthan and having sharpened his skills through the state's domestic circuit, Suthar has built an impressive first-class record. In 29 first-class matches, he has claimed 129 wickets, establishing himself as one of the country's most promising young spinners. He has also featured in 25 List-A matches and 29 T20 games. Earlier this year, Suthar was part of the Gujarat Titans setup in IPL 2026 under the leadership of India's Test captain Shubman Gill, further enhancing his exposure to top-level cricket. His talent had also come into the spotlight during India's preparations for the 2023 ODI World Cup, where he reportedly impressed senior stars Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli while working as a net bowler. An admirer of Ravichandran Ashwin, Suthar's ability to generate a sharp turn and extract bite from the surface has earned praise from several cricketing experts. Ashwin himself had highlighted the youngster's ability to impart significant revolutions on the ball, identifying him as a spinner with immense potential. Moments after receiving his maiden Test cap, an emotional Suthar admitted that fulfilling his childhood dream was difficult to put into words. I can't even express these emotions in words. To be honest, it's the best feeling of my life so far. A Test cap is a dream for every cricketer. It gave me a lot of motivation, and receiving this cap from a legend like Kuldeep bhai, who has served Team India for so long, makes me very grateful, Suthar said in a video shared by the BCCI. Presenting the cap, Kuldeep welcomed the youngster into the Indian dressing room and urged him to trust his strengths on the biggest stage. Cap number 319, Manav Suthar. Firstly, congratulations on making your Test debut for India. It's my privilege to present you with this cap. This is a very special moment in your cricket journey, and we wish you all the very best. We hope you have a long and successful Test career. Presenting the cap, Kuldeep welcomed the youngster into the Indian dressing room and urged him to trust his strengths on the biggest stage. Also Read: Live Cricket Score With India beginning a transition phase in their spin department and preparing for challenging conditions in Sri Lanka later this year, Suthar now has an opportunity to convert years of domestic consistency into a long-term international career. Article Source: IANS
Monsoon 2026: Kerala, Karnataka, Goa brace for heavy rainfall as IMD issues weather warning
Kerala monsoon update: The southwest monsoon is advancing across India, bringing much-needed rain to many regions. Coastal Karnataka, Kerala, Goa, and Maharashtra will see persistent rainfall. Northeast India forecasts widespread precipitation. Hill stations will experience cooler weather. However, heatwave conditions continue in parts of Andhra Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh. Travellers should stay informed about weather updates.
Got High Hopes From Sooryavanshi, I Think He Just Has Picked Himself Really, Says Agarkar
Secretary Devajit Saikia: India's chief selector Ajit Agarkar said he had high hopes for teenage batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi after giving him a maiden T20I call-up to tours of Ireland, England, and the Asian Games, adding the youngster had picked himself into the squad with his explosive IPL 2026 performances. Sooryavanshi had a stellar IPL 2026 for the Rajasthan Royals and was the leading run-getter in the competition with 776 runs, including a hundred and five half-centuries. He also bagged the most valuable player and emerging player of the competition awards in the competition. What do you say, we've seen what he can do. You saw, even towards those playoffs, almost singlehandedly carried the Rajasthan Royals. For a young kid, I don't need to talk about how well he's batting or how well he's playing. It's not just this season. He's obviously made a great start last season. To back it up for a young kid in a competition that's as competitive and has a highpressure environment, and how explosive he can be, and a gamechanger that he can be. So we've, like everyone else that's watched cricket, or at least watched T20 cricket in India, we've got high hopes of him, and I think he just has picked himself really, said Agarkar in the press conference at the BCCI HQ on Saturday. Sooryavanshis selection comes after he landed in Sri Lanka as a member of the India A team for the 50-over triseries starting on June 9 in Dambulla. Secretary Devajit Saikia said the priority would be to send Sooryavanshi to Ireland and England, while adding that selectors and technical staff are monitoring his every step to ensure his future is handled with care. But we can all see what kind of talent he has, and we're hopeful that if and when he gets an opportunity to actually play for the country, he shows the same sort of ability that he's shown. Obviously, there will be tougher challenges when you play for your country, but he's shown great promise and temperament. So we're all very hopeful, like everyone is. I think he's picked himself through his performances. You always deliberate, because, like the question before, there's so much talent around, especially when it comes to T20 cricket at this point, but it tells you a lot that his performances have made us pick him, and we're very hopeful. With regards to red ball, I mean, he's a kid, and let him just be as he's just starting his journey. I'm sure when the season starts, the domestic season starts, and he plays for his team, plays a little bit of red ball cricket, we'll wait and observe at this point, why jump the gun? I think we're very excited with what he's doing in T20 cricket. Hopefully, we as selectors or the BCCI and the coaching staff can help him push in the right direction. So at this point, we're just focused on, you know, what he can bring to the T20 team, and we'll take one step at a time, elaborated Agarkar. On Rajat Patidar missing out on selection despite being in stellar form to help Royal Challengers Bengaluru defend their IPL title, Agarkar said, You discuss a host of players when you sit there. I don't think you just sit and put 15 names down. So that's always the case. We think all these 15 players are deserving. I think there are a lot of good players in India. We've seen over the last couple of months in the IPL, or if you follow domestic cricket through the season, there are plenty of guys who are you'd think they're good enough to walk into the team. But the guys who are playing are doing as well as we just won a World Cup a couple of months back. So no, I think we picked a really good one. 16 for the Ireland and England series and 15 for the Asian Games. There'll always be players missing out, but like I said, you can only pick 15, and we're very happy with this one. On Jasprit Bumrahs inclusion for the Asian Games, he said, We know how important he is. Plus the WTC cycle, we've still got a chance to enter the final. If he plays well enough over these next nine Tests, this one is not part of WTC, the Afghanistan one. But if you can have Jasprit play the majority of those games and still keep him fit and healthy, it's always the thing. I mean, there's a lot of T20 cricket. You can always bring him back. Asian Games he will be there. So, the main aim is to try and keep him fit for the Tests and the one-dayers. I don't know whether worry is the right word, but we obviously need to improve our (Test) performances. I think England was good and the South African series probably didn't go to plan, but we still have a chance if we play well enough. We know we've got the players, but we've got to play better. On Hardik Pandya not named in T20I squads, Agarkar said, With regards to Hardik, firstly, he's part of the oneday squad right now against Afghanistan. Obviously, if we can get him playing well and keep him fit for oneday cricket, I don't think he's played oneday cricket for a while. That is, at this point, the main objective. We can always bring him back. It also gives us an opportunity to give someone like Nitish Reddy a few opportunities with T20 cricket. So there will be a little bit of rest and rotation with regard to T20. But the main objective is to see if he can start playing well and stay healthy with 50over cricket with the World Cup in, what, a year and a half. He gives us a lot of balance. The World Cup is in South Africa. If he's bowling well enough, I mean, we'll assess how we go in the next few months. That's primarily the reason at this point. On Prince Yadav being included in T20I teams for the Ireland and England series, Agarkar said, It's domestic performance, really. We saw him in the Vijay Hazare Trophy enough this year, and he looked impressive. I don't think he played a lot of red ball cricket last year, but the white ball stuff was really good. Then to back it up in the IPL against really good quality batters - when you play a lot of games in the IPL, it's always going to be up and down, particularly when most teams get 200 for fun these days. So, he can bowl under pressure, which is the first thing that you try and see if a guy can do that day in, day out, and has the skill set, obviously can move the ball, bowls towards the end of the innings. On Prince Yadav being included in T20I teams for the Ireland and England series, Agarkar said, It's domestic performance, really. We saw him in the Vijay Hazare Trophy enough this year, and he looked impressive. I don't think he played a lot of red ball cricket last year, but the white ball stuff was really good. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Not first time, we've seen him before, but he bowled well this season, and that caught our eye, and so he was always there in our planning. This Afghanistan series coming up gives us an opportunity to see what he can do in 50over cricket, but in T20, we've all seen that. He's got the skill set. So, again, like the guys that we picked, they're always hopeful. Article Source: IANS
Tajpur Celebrates With Laddus And Crackers As Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Earns India Callup
BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia: The village of Tajpur in Bihars Samastipur district turned into a festive mood on Saturday afternoon as teenaged left-handed batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi earned a maiden call-up to Indias squads for the T20I tours of Ireland and England, as well as the Asian Games in Japan. As soon as Sooryavanshis name was announced in all three squads by BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia at the boards headquarters in Mumbai, it sparked jubilant scenes, with neighbours, relatives and people in the village thronging to his home, distributing laddus and even bursting crackers. With everyone gathering at Sooryavanshis residence to congratulate his family and soak in the joy of him earning a spot in the Indian team, his father Sanjeev Sooryavanshi has since been on cloud nine. We were at home and were waiting for something good to happen. We were very happy when the announcement was made. Our entire family, people in the society and village came to our home to congratulate us. Everyone distributed sweets and laddus, while crackers were even burst. We are very, very happy. Vaibhav has worked very hard since childhood for this his aim to play for the country. Today, he has got the reward of his hard work and will get the saubhagya (the good fortune) to play for his country. We are very, very happy for him, Sanjeev told IANS in an exclusive conversation, even as visitors continued to arrive at his home. Sooryavanshi, who smashed 776 runs at a strike rate of 237.30 for Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2026, including hitting 72 sixes. He will first feature for India A in the 50-over triseries in Sri Lanka from June 9 to 21 before joining the senior side. If he debuts in Ireland or England, he will become the first India player to play international cricket before turning 16. The legendary Sachin Tendulkar made his Test debut for India in 1989 at 16 years and 205 days while his ODI debut came at 16 years and 238 days. As of now, Washington Sundar is India's youngest T20I debutant at 18 years and 80 days. With the first half of 2026 seeing him garner praise from Tendulkar, Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill Sanjeev said he had sensed the breakthrough coming for Sooryavanshi. Yes, I strongly felt it that he may get a callup to the senior team this time. Its because the way he played in England, Australia in the U19 games, then in South Africa and the U19 World Cup win, it was just outstanding. Moreover, he did well in the Emerging Asia Cup in Qatar and this years IPL too. Keeping all of that in mind, I had a feeling that it would be all good for Vaibhav. The selectors of BCCI have shown confidence in Vaibhav and we are very happy and thank them for showing their faith in him, added the elated father. Amidst the joy of celebrating Vaibhavs call-up to the India T20I set-up, Sanjeev recalled about the time the teenager first picked up a bat as a five-year-old kid. The spark he showed while batting was enough for cricketloving Sanjeev to throw himself into the grind, sacrifice and grit needed to shape Vaibhav into an international cricketer. For years, his father Sanjeev accompanied him every other day from their home to coach Manish Ojhas Gen Next Academy in Sampatchak area of Patna. The oneway journey was of nearly twoandahalf hours, but Sanjay would do it for the sake of Vaibhavs cricketing future, while his mother Aarti Singh would wake up at 3 am to ensure her son carried homemade food to the academy. Every parent in the world does a lot of hardwork for their child. I have also been doing a lot of hardwork since childhood for Vaibhav. He was five years old when I started for him to play cricket. He and I both worked very hard. When he was 8, 9, and 10 years old, I got him to play matches and felt that he had something different in him in comparison to others. From there, he began to play a lot and even used to play in the senior team too. Seeing that, I felt that he had it in him to play at a higher level Every parent in the world does a lot of hardwork for their child. I have also been doing a lot of hardwork since childhood for Vaibhav. He was five years old when I started for him to play cricket. He and I both worked very hard. Also Read: Live Cricket Score The sacrifices bore fruit when, at just 12, Sooryavanshi became the youngest player to feature in Ranji Trophy and a year later, became the youngest player to get an IPL deal. Now with Vaibhav set to don the blue jersey, Sanjeev signed off by saying, Bas aashirwad dijiye, bahut acha karega aagey. Bas aashirwad dijiye (Just keep giving your blessing, as the boy will do well in future. Just keep giving him blessings). Article Source: IANS
Anti-Corruption Bureau traps Rajasthan Revenue official in bribery case
A Revenue Inspector posted in Rajasthan's Barmer district was arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau for allegedly accepting a bribe of 18,000
Rajasthan Issues Alert for Storms and Rain Across 25 Districts
Jaipur, June 6: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an alert for storms and rain in 25 districts of Rajasthan. Weather experts warn that severe heat and heatwave conditions may return to western Rajasthan starting June 8. Pre-monsoon activities continue across the state, providing temporary relief from the heat. Between the evening of June ... Read more Rajasthan Issues Alert for Storms and Rain Across 25 Districts
Sooryavanshi Earns Maiden Callup For T20I Tours Of Ireland, England And Asian Games
Indian T20I: Teenaged batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has earned a maiden call-up to the Indian T20I team for the tours of Ireland, England and the Asian Games. With Shreyas Iyer appointed as Indias new T20I captain, he replaces Suryakumar Yadav, who has been left out of all three squads. Shreyas was quite close to getting into that T20 World Cup squad. It was a tough call on Suryakumar Yadav, but you need to reassess your plan moving forward. Shreyas is a well-deserving captain. He is a standout candidate with enough experience. I talked to most people, particularly when it comes to a captain who has won the World Cup. We had that chat. We debated it a lot, not the easiest discussion especially if you've won the WC. At some stage, we would've discussed. Shreyas playing as well as he has made the decision easier, said chief selector Ajit Agarkar in the press conference. India will play two T20Is in Belfast on June 26 and 28, followed by five matches in England from July 1 to 11. They will also play in the Mens T20 event at the Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan, in September. Suryakumar, 35, had captained India to a successful defence of the T20 World Cup title in March, but his prolonged lean patch was always a concern. He managed only 270 runs in 13 innings for Mumbai Indians in IPL 2026 at an average of 20.76, while his World Cup returns 242 runs at a strike rate of 136.72 were modest. With the next T20 World Cup scheduled for 2028, the selectors felt the time was right to move on and make Shreyas the sides captain, while Tilak Varma is appointed as the vice-captain. Shubman Gill was vice-captain leading into World Cup. But when we decided to have two keepers he missed out. Axar Patel was vice-captain, but we're looking at what's best for the next two-year cycle. Tilak is a terrific player, and it gives him an opportunity to learn on the job, added Agarkar. Shreyas, 31, returns to the T20I fold after making his last appearance coming in December 2023. Though he was part of the squad against New Zealand earlier this year, he did not feature in the playing eleven. With him coming in, hes now expected to bat at number four, a position held previously by Suryakumar. Sooryavanshis inclusion is equally eyecatching, after being Player of the Final and Player of the Tournament in the 2026 U19 Mens Cricket World Cup triumph. The Rajasthan Royals batter smashed 776 runs at a strike rate of 237.30 in IPL 2026, and has now become the youngest player picked in an India mens squad since Sachin Tendulkar in 1989. Before the senior T20I tours, he will feature for India A in the triseries in Sri Lanka from June 9 to 21. Vaibhav's performances - he almost forced us to pick him. I know he's young, but two IPLs in a row, and we also know what he did at the Under-19 level. We can all see the kind of talent he has. We're hopeful if and when he gets an opportunity, he shows the same ability. There will be tougher challenges but he has shown great promise and temperament. We're all as hopeful as everyone is. He has picked himself through his own performances, added Agarkar. Seam-bowling all-rounder Harshit Rana, undergoing rehab for a meniscus tear surgery done in March, is back again, so as leg-spinner Ravi Bishnoi. Fast bowler Prince Yadav, who had an impactful time in IPL 2026, is included on tours of Ireland and England, while Jasprit Bumrah will come in for him in the Asian Games squad. There will be tougher challenges but he has shown great promise and temperament. We're all as hopeful as everyone is. He has picked himself through his own performances, added Agarkar. Also Read: Live Cricket Score India's squad for 2026 Asian Games in Japan:- Shreyas Iyer (captain), Tilak Varma (vice-captain), Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson, Ishan Kishan, Shivam Dube, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Varun Chakaravarthy, Ravi Bishnoi, Jasprit Bumrah, Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Article Source: IANS
Unique Protest in Rajasthan: Man Shaves Head to Demand Unpaid Wages
Rajsamand, June 6: In a remarkable act of protest, a young man in Rajasthan has taken an unusual approach to demand his brothers unpaid wages from the local panchayat. Prakash Prajapat shaved his head while staging a sit-in outside the panchayat office in Baman Tukda village, drawing significant local attention. Prakash claims that his brother, ... Read more Unique Protest in Rajasthan: Man Shaves Head to Demand Unpaid Wages
Youth Lead the Call to End Elephant Rides at Amer Fort on World Environment Day
On the occasion of World Environment Day, more than fifty youth gathered at the Jal Mahal in Jaipur to paint wild animals, including elephants, to convey the message that wildlife belongs in the wild The children also delivered spontaneous speeches as part of an extempore event where they highlighted the need to keep all wild animals in the wild, including elephants. It was poignantly brought to the forefront that the captive elephants of Amer Fort in Jaipur are not meant for rides and entertainment, but are suited for a wild existence, where they belong. The children drew images of animals in the wild and in captivity, highlighting the stark contrast of their lives in these situations. The drawings of the children will be delivered to the Chief Minister of Rajasthan requesting him to adhere to the concept of keeping wild animals in the wild on the occasion of World Environment Day and end elephant rides in Amer Fort in Jaipur.
Manav Suthar earned his first India Test cap on Saturday. The Rajasthan all-rounder received his cap from Kuldeep Yadav. Suthar's journey from domestic cricket to the national team is highlighted. He is a left-arm spinner who also contributes with the bat. His performances in domestic cricket and India A tours led to this selection.
Who is Manav Suthar? Rajasthan all-rounder handed India Test cap
Manav Suthar received his first India Test cap on Saturday. The Rajasthan all-rounder was presented with the cap before the Afghanistan Test. Suthar is a 23-year-old left-arm spinner and lower-order batsman. He earned his call-up after strong domestic performances. This debut marks a significant step for the young cricketer.
Palm Beach Road Opium: SUV driver arrested from Rajasthan, supplier in Jail custody
Months On Run, Smuggler Arrested During Ritual To 'Fix Fate' In Ujjain
For months, Rajasthan Police chased him like a ghost but every time the police thought they were close, 37-year-old Rakesh Jat vanished.
Bisleri International marked World Environment Day 2026 through a series of ground-level initiatives across North India. Under its Bottles for Change programme for plastic waste management, Bisleri mobilized communities, government departments, defence establishments, educational institutions, and civil society organisations across Delhi, Punjab, Chandigarh, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, and Rajasthan to combat plastic pollution. Bisleri organised plantation & cleanup drives at Sabarmati Riverfront In Delhi, an awareness session and a painting competition were held at EDM Mall in Kaushambi. Rose Udaan Home for Girls, an NGO managed by Salam Balak Trust, also hosted a painting competition in Dilshad Garden. The activities collectively engaged over 320 participants. Bisleri conducted awareness session at Indroda Nature Park with GEER Foundation In Ludhiana, Punjab, a large-scale plogging drive convened in collaboration with the DC Office and more than 30 government and institutional partners, drew over 1,500 citizens onto the streets to collect and segregate plastic waste. In Chandigarh, a two-day plastic collection drive with the Market Welfare Association of Sector 19D brought together 100 residents. Additionally, an awareness-led painting competition with Yuva Stambh at Babu Dham Colony engaged 50 young participants in a creative exploration of plastic waste and its impact. Best Out of Waste Plant Pot-Making Competition organized by Bisleri & Gram Bharti Samiti In Lucknow, Bisleri set up an exhibition stall at the State-Level Workshop on Environment, organised by the Directorate of Environment and Climate Change, Government of Uttar Pradesh, at Indira Gandhi Pratisthan. Bisleri’s stall showcased the importance of recycling through a display of products made from different categories of recycled plastics. The team also distributed comic books and resource kits to raise awareness. To reiterate the importance of waste segregation, they conducted an interactive segregation-based game for visitors. The event was attended by around 800 officials and policymakers. Underscoring Bisleri's commitment to protecting the region's natural water bodies and green spaces, a cleanup drive was conducted at the ecologically sensitive Ekana Wetland in partnership with the Gomti Task Force, and a dedicated awareness session was held at Kudiya Ghat in collaboration with Lion Securities. Commenting on the occasion, Mr K. Ganesh, Director – Sustainability & Corporate Affairs, Bisleri International , said, " World Environment Day is a powerful moment to initiate action, and this year we set out to make our presence felt in every corner of the communities we serve. From plogging drives in Ludhiana to plantation campaigns in Gujarat and awareness sessions at the Ekana wetland, each initiative under Bottles for Change reflects our belief that lasting change is built at the grassroots. We are grateful to the state government bodies, institutions, NGOs, and citizen who stood with us to preserve the environment." Plantation drives, cleanup campaigns, and awareness sessions were conducted in Gujarat across five locations including Indroda Nature Park with GEER Foundation, the Sabarmati Riverfront with SRDCL, Pansar Village with Kiran Fitness Centre, RAF Camp Cantonment, and HNGU Patan. Together, these events collectively engaged over 525 participants, bringing together students, defence personnel, and local communities in a shared commitment to tackling plastic pollution. A Letter of Association was also signed with HNGU, deepening Bisleri's institutional partnerships in the state. In Rajasthan, Gram Bharti Samiti partnered with Bottles for Change for a Best Out of Waste plant pot-making competition on June 4, followed by a Run for a Change programme on June 5 in Jaipur. Together, both events mobilized 140 participants. These efforts are part of Bisleri's ongoing Bottles for Change program, which has reached over 10 million people nationwide and raised awareness on plastic segregation and recycling. About Bisleri International Pvt. Ltd. With a legacy of over 50 years, Bisleri International Pvt. Ltd has grown to become one of the largest premium beverage businesses in India. Being the makers of the country's largest-selling packaged drinking water, Bisleri follows a stringent process of 114 quality tests and a 10-stage purification. It remains true to its core value of providing consumers with pure, safe, and healthy water. Bisleri International has a strong presence with 128 operational plants and a robust distribution network of over 6,000 Distributors and 7,500 Distribution Trucks across India and UAE market. It offers a range of beverages that are produced for all occasions. Whether it is the promise of goodness, trust, and purity with Bisleri packaged drinking water, or a daily dose of health offered through Vedica Himalayan Spring Water. Besides, Bisleri International has ventured into fun-filled refreshments with a diverse range of carbonated drinks available in multiple flavours, such as Bisleri Limonata, Bisleri Rev, Bisleri Spyci Jeera, Bisleri Pop and Bisleri Soda. These Bisleri products are also available on the e-commerce platform - Bisleri@Doorstep. This D2C platform reassures customers that they will receive a safe and uninterrupted supply of their most trusted brand at their doorstep. The core values of Bisleri International lie in yielding growth and embedding sustainability by being responsible in all aspects of the business. The organization has unveiled Sustainability 2.0 with Bisleri Greener Promise that focuses on creating a greener future for all through implementing initiatives under the program of recycling, water conservation, and sustainability. www.bisleri.com .
Rewarded Drug Smuggler Arrested from Punjab Under Operation Madashwin
Jaipur, June 5 (Udaipur Kiran): Rajasthan Anti Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) has arrested a drug smuggler carrying a reward of Rs 25,000 from Ferozepur district of Punjab under the special anti-drug campaign Operation Madashwin being conducted on the directions of Director General of Police Rajeev Kumar Sharma. The arrest marks another major success in the ... Read more Rewarded Drug Smuggler Arrested from Punjab Under Operation Madashwin
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Should Play Test Cricket: Ravichandran Ashwin
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has announced his arrival in competitive cricket by scoring 776 runs in IPL 2026 for Rajasthan Royals and winning the Orange Cap.
Tilak Varma-led India A Squad Arrives In Sri Lanka For 50-over Triseries
Rangiri Dambulla International Cricket Stadium: The India A team, led by Tilak Varma, has landed in Sri Lanka ahead of the upcoming 50-over tri-series, to be played at the Rangiri Dambulla International Cricket Stadium (RDICS) from June 9-21. India A will open its campaign against hosts Sri Lanka A on June 9, with Afghanistan A completing the threeteam field. The final is slated to be played on June 21. Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) shared images of the likes of Varma, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Ruturaj Gaikwad and Anukul Roy arriving in the country. India 'A' Team has arrived in Sri Lanka ahead of the upcoming Tri-Nation Series at RDICS. Ready to showcase their skills and compete in what promises to be a thrilling tournament. Let the action begin, wrote the SLC on its social media accounts on Friday. The India A squad saw two significant changes being made before arriving in Sri Lanka Harsh Dubey being given a call-up to the Test and ODI teams for the series against Afghanistan led to Roy being included in the team. Later, Gaikwad was drafted in as vicecaptain after Riyan Parag was ruled out due to a hamstring injury. Parag, who carried the niggle through the latter stages of IPL 2026 while leading Rajasthan Royals, will undergo rehabilitation at the BCCI Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru. The India A squad saw two significant changes being made before arriving in Sri Lanka Harsh Dubey being given a call-up to the Test and ODI teams for the series against Afghanistan led to Roy being included in the team. Also Read: Live Cricket Score India A squad: Tilak Varma (captain), Ruturaj Gaikwad (vc), Priyansh Arya, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Ayush Badoni, Nishant Sindhu, Suryansh Shedge, Prabhsimran Singh (wk), Kumar Kushagra (wk), Vipraj Nigam, Yash Thakur, Yudhvir Singh, Anshul Kamboj, Arshad Khan, and Anukul Roy. Article Source: IANS
Three teenagers from Rajasthan have developed a simple but effective solution to tackle one of the major environmental and health problems facing the world today.
Reward Sooryavanshi With T20I Cap, He's Ticked All The Boxes: Gandhi
India T20I: Former India cricketer and national selector Devang Gandhi said teenaged left-handed opener Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has to be rewarded with an India T20I cap, adding that he has ticked all boxes and could even one day terrorise Test match bowlers as well. Sooryavanshi, who was the Player of the Tournament in India winning the 2026 U19 Mens Cricket World Cup, is poised to become the youngest cricketer in an India mens squad since Sachin Tendulkars debut in 1989. He had an outstanding time while playing for Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2026, where he amassed 776 runs at a staggering strike rate of 237.30. Sooryavanshi, 15, will next turn out for India A in the 50-over triseries against Afghanistan A and hosts Sri Lanka A from June 9 to 21 in Dambulla. I think the way to handle him is reward him with an India cap because the way he's performed in the last two years - he's hitting all the top bowlers of the world. In the first year, a lot of people said that was the first year. But look at the way he's hitting. He's hitting in front, right? He's playing all authentic shots. What was heartening for me to see is that if you remember his last two knocks, he got 27-ball 94 (97). In the last game, in Qualifier 2 where RR lost, he got 90-odd (96). But in different circumstances, right? There were wickets falling from the other end. He was rotating the strike. So, if required, he can shift gears, which is more alarming for world cricket, right? Gandhi said in an exclusive conversation with IANS on Friday. Looking ahead, Gandhi believes Sooryavanshi's further development as a cricketer would require exposure to the 50-over and red-ball formats through India A set-up, while focus should also be on improving his fielding. A boy who is so mature that he can even take singles, play the situation, yet maintain a strike rate of 200-plus, right? So, for me, he has ticked all the boxes. One aspect which he can still work on is his fielding because we haven't seen him field a lot during IPLs, right? But also going ahead for his holistic development as a cricketer, I'm sure there will be plans to make him play more of India A games as well, whether it is the 50-over format or the red-ball. A player of that calibre, that talent definitely needs to be groomed, counselled, so that we can see him more. Can you imagine him playing Test matches with the same authority? Not exactly like that. But even half of it, it'll be such a delight to watch him playing Test cricket, he said. At the same time, Gandhi allowed himself to dream of what Sooryavanshi could do in Test cricket. It will be the bowlers who will be having heart attacks, right? They must be wondering how to stop this boy. I mean, he is absolutely marvellous. I mean, I am running out of superlatives to describe such a young boy. He is taking all the bowlers to the cleaners, basically, whether it is spinners, fast bowlers and the authority with which he is batting is really pleasing to me. As I said, we are running out of adjectives, superlatives, and ways to describe him. But he is simply mind-boggling. Apart from Sooryavanshi, Rajat Patidar will also be in huge focus after being the driving force behind Royal Challengers Bengalurus successful defence of their IPL crown as both captain and batter. But with Shreyas Iyer in equally good form, how the selectors could accommodate Patidar remains to be seen. He is taking all the bowlers to the cleaners, basically, whether it is spinners, fast bowlers and the authority with which he is batting is really pleasing to me. As I said, we are running out of adjectives, superlatives, and ways to describe him. But he is simply mind-boggling. Also Read: Live Cricket Score I think selectors will definitely reward him with a place in the squad. I don't know whether he'll feature in the playing XI or not, but I think definitely on the basis of his performance, he definitely deserves a spot, added Gandhi. Article Source: IANS
The Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB) has declared the REET Mains Result 2026 for Level 2 subjects, including Hindi, English and Social Studies. The results, provisional merit lists and category-wise cut-offs are available online for candidates who appeared in the Rajasthan 3rd Grade Teacher recruitment examination conducted in January 2026. The recruitment drive aims to fill 7,759 vacancies. Shortlisted candidates must now complete the REET Mains Pre-DV process by submitting scrutiny forms.
BJP Leaders Pay Tribute to Madhav Rao Golwalkar on His Death Anniversary
New Delhi, June 5: On the death anniversary of Madhav Rao Golwalkar, the second Sarsanghchalak of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), several senior leaders, including Chief Ministers from BJP-ruled states, paid heartfelt tributes. They recalled Gurujis contributions to nationalism, organizational development, cultural awareness, and social service. On the social media platform X, Rajasthan Chief Minister ... Read more BJP Leaders Pay Tribute to Madhav Rao Golwalkar on His Death Anniversary
Child Dies After Injection from Quack Doctor in Karauli: Strict Action Promised by Health Officials
Karauli, June 5: A tragic incident has occurred in Karauli, Rajasthan, where a child lost their life following an injection administered by a quack doctor. In response, the health department has ordered a thorough investigation into the matter. Dr. Satish Chand Meena, the Chief Medical and Health Officer (CMHO) of Karauli, stated that this case ... Read more Child Dies After Injection from Quack Doctor in Karauli: Strict Action Promised by Health Officials
BJP Candidates Welcome Partys Decision, Vow to Fulfill New Responsibilities with Dedication
New Delhi, June 5: The BJP has announced its list of candidates for the 2026 Rajya Sabha elections. From Arunachal Pradesh, Tai Tagak is nominated, while four candidates from Gujarat and Tarun Chugh and Rajneesh Agarwal from Madhya Pradesh have also received tickets. A. Sharda Devi has been given a chance from Manipur. In Rajasthan, ... Read more BJP Candidates Welcome Partys Decision, Vow to Fulfill New Responsibilities with Dedication
Major Crackdown on Criminals in Rajasthan: Over 220 Crore in Illegal Assets Targeted
Jaipur, June 5: In a significant move against organized crime and mafia networks, the Rajasthan police have launched a major operation. The state police are expediting the legal process to seize illegal assets valued at over 220 crore belonging to 636 criminals. This action is being carried out under the directives of Chief Minister Bhajanlal ... Read more Major Crackdown on Criminals in Rajasthan: Over 220 Crore in Illegal Assets Targeted
Kharge, Khera, and Meenakshi among 7 Congress RS candidates
Congress has announced seven candidates for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections across five states. Party president Mallikarjun Kharge will seek re-election from Karnataka, while Meenakshi Natarajan has been nominated from Madhya Pradesh. Praveen Chakravarty and Pranav Jha will contest from Tamil Nadu and Jharkhand respectively, with Neeraj Dangi renominated from Rajasthan.
BJP names Rajya Sabha candidates; Bittu, Kurian left out, fuelling Cabinet reshuffle buzz
As the political stage heats up, the BJP has unveiled its candidates for the imminent Rajya Sabha elections, leaving Union ministers Ravneet Singh Bittu and George Kurian notably absent from the lineup. This exclusion has led to widespread speculation regarding an impending Union Cabinet reshuffle. The party's selections encompass various representatives from states including Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, and Rajasthan.
Rajasthan Police Targets Criminal Wealth; Action Initiated Against Assets Worth Over 220 Crore
JAIPUR, June 4, 2026 (Udaipur Kiran) :Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma has said that under the state governments zero-tolerance policy against crime and mafia networks in Rajasthan, criminals will now face not only imprisonment but also the loss of illegally acquired assets built through criminal activities. Acting on the Chief Ministers directions, Rajasthan Police has ... Read more Rajasthan Police Targets Criminal Wealth; Action Initiated Against Assets Worth Over 220 Crore
Removing Suryakumar Yadav As T20I Captain At This Stage May Not Be Right, Says MSK Prasad
Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Former India wicketkeeper and chief selector MSK Prasad on Thursday cautioned against removing Suryakumar Yadav as captain of the mens T20I side, saying such a move at this stage would not be the right one and that selectors should instead look to groom younger leaders from now onwards. Despite a few halfcenturies in the bilateral series against New Zealand earlier this year and a matchwinning knock in the T20 World Cup opening game against the USA, consistency has eluded Suryakumar. After India won the T20 World Cup under his leadership, Suryakumars form dipped further in IPL 2026, where he managed only 270 runs in 13 matches at a strike rate of 147.54, with just two fifties. With Indias selectors set to meet in Mumbai on Saturday for selecting squads for the two games against Ireland, to be played on June 26 and 28, followed by five T20Is in England from July 1 to 11, apart from picking India A squad for the two red-ball games against Sri Lanka A, Suryakumars future as the T20I captain will be a hot topic of discussion. See, are you sending your first team or are you sending your second level? That's the biggest concern. So, if they are sending the first team, I think overlooking Surya is not the right thing to do because he just handed over one more Mens T20 World Cup to us. So, ideally, probably next 56 months or now you have to get ready with your next leaders, right? Axar Patel was your vicecaptain till the T20 World Cup win. Ideally, if you look at it, you have to look forward to the younger leaders. So, if you can identify such leaders and make a deputy to Surya, it will be nice to see. Surya is a phenomenal player, Prasad told IANS in an exclusive conversation on Thursday. Prasad admitted that Suryakumar has endured a lean patch but urged patience towards him. I know that he has gone through a rough patch in the last 11.5 years. Of course, we have other players like Rajat Patidar coming up, and they also deserve their places. So, what I would like to say is that, removing Surya at this stage, I think, is not the right signal. Give him a couple of series, and if his lean patch continues, then you have a deputy to whom you can hand over the captaincy baton. On possible successors of Suryakumar like Shreyas Iyer, the ODI vice-captain, and Hardik Pandya, apart from Sanju Samson, Ishan Kishan, and Tilak Varma in the mix, Prasad said, See, Hardik is one potential candidate. Then, Shreyas is another potential candidate, too. People like Ishan Kishan, Tilak Verma, and Sanju Samson are also in line. See, Sanju has led RR for quite some time. Ishan has led recently, and he showed glimpses of class in his captaincy. Tilak Verma is a potential guy. We think that Tilak Verma is the guy and the answer for the next few years for Indian cricket in T20 formats. So, he is not a bad choice, too. Rajat Patidar (who led RCB to back-to-back IPL titles) is also one of those. I don't know whether its from a captaincy point of view, but he is definitely a guy who should be looked into. So, you have enough ammunition with you. But are you sending your first eleven or are you sending your, maybe, probably the second eleven? Shreyas, the frontrunner to succeed Suryakumar, comes with proven captaincy credentials - having led Kolkata Knight Riders to the IPL title in 2024 and guiding Delhi Capitals and Punjab Kings to the finals in 2020 and 2025, respectively. Kishan captained Sunrisers Hyderabad in Pat Cummins absence during IPL 2026 after earlier leading Jharkhand to the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy triumph. Varma, meanwhile, has been a regular leader for India A in whiteball cricket and is set to captain them in the upcoming 50over triseries in Sri Lanka starting June 9. Samson has previously led Rajasthan Royals to the runnersup spot in IPL 2022 and was adjudged Player of the Tournament in Indias T20 World Cup win. Pandya, who has captained India in Rohit Sharmas absence, also guided the Gujarat Titans to the IPL crown in 2022, though his leadership stint with the Mumbai Indians has not been that memorable. Prasad further suggested giving some players a break who featured in both the World Cup and IPL for the trips to Ireland and England. If you see, after the World Cup, all the players who played in the World Cup looked jaded and exhausted in the IPL. So, why don't you give a break to all those World Cup players and give opportunities to those who have performed in this IPL? So, in that way, you hand over that baton to Shreyas Iyer or XYZ and whoever is seen as a future leader. I think Shreyas is definitely a potential guy. So, you make and send them to Ireland because I am sure that they can beat Ireland. So, give a break to them because this IPL has been a very, very hot summer, and immediately after the World Cup. Prasad further suggested giving some players a break who featured in both the World Cup and IPL for the trips to Ireland and England. If you see, after the World Cup, all the players who played in the World Cup looked jaded and exhausted in the IPL. So, why don't you give a break to all those World Cup players and give opportunities to those who have performed in this IPL? Also Read: Live Cricket Score They are already playing for the country in some form or another. So, make a good side, then Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is there too, while Abhishek and Sanju are anyway there. Give some break to all those people who looked very tired - both physically and mentally, he concluded. Article Source: IANS
Girls sold for Rs 1.5 lakh each: Lucknow police bust inter-state trafficking racket; 3 arrested
Lucknow police have busted an inter-state child trafficking racket that sold minor girls from Uttar Pradesh for up to 1.5 lakh each for forced marriages in Rajasthan. Three adults and a juvenile were arrested after two teenage sisters were rescued, revealing a network operating since 2020.
England Board Blasted For Paying IPL-Return Jofra Archer Million Pounds A Year. This Is The Reason
Jofra Archer will miss England's first Test against New Zealand at Lord's starting Thursday because he has been playing in the Indian Premier League (IPL) with Rajasthan Royals
The BJP has unveiled its Rajya Sabha candidates for upcoming elections across five states, including prominent figures like Tarun Chugh and Satish Poonia. Gujarat will see four BJP nominees, while Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan have also had their selections announced. Notably, Union ministers Ravneet Singh Bittu and George Kurian were absent from the list.
BJP Announces Candidates For RS Polls In Five States, Fields Tarun Chugh From MP
NEW DELHI, Jun 4: The BJP on Thursday announced candidates for upcoming Rajya Sabha polls in five states, fielding party national general secretary Tarun Chugh from Madhya Pradesh and Satish Poonia from Rajasthan. The names of Union ministers Ravneet Singh Bittu and George Kurian did not figure in the list of BJP candidates. Both ministers term in the Upper House ends on June 21. While Bittu is a Rajya Sabha member from Rajasthan, Kurian represents Madhya Pradesh currently in the [] The post BJP Announces Candidates For RS Polls In Five States, Fields Tarun Chugh From MP appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Rajasthan native held for missing youths murder in Coimbatore
Manipal University Jaipur Celebrates Establishment Day with Pride, Reflection and Community Spirit
Manipal University Jaipur (MUJ) celebrated its Establishment Day 2026 with great enthusiasm and a sense of pride, commemorating its remarkable journey since its establishment on June 4, 2011, as a State Private University following an invitation and approval by the Government of Rajasthan. The occasion served as an opportunity for the university community to reflect on its achievements, growth, and contributions to higher education over the past 15 years. Manipal University Jaipur celebrates its Establishment Day 2026 The celebration was attended by Dr. Niti Nipun Sharma, President, Manipal University Jaipur; Dr. Karunakar A. Kotegar, Pro-President, MUJ; Dr. Amit Soni, Registrar, MUJ; and Dr. Nitu Bhatnagar, Provost. Deans, directors, heads of departments, faculty members, staff members, and representatives from the local community also participated in the event. Welcoming the gathering, Dr. Karunakar A. Kotegar paid tribute to the founder, Late Dr. T.M.A. Pai, whose vision laid the foundation of the Manipal movement. Emphasizing the themes of “ Reflection, Introspection and Commitment ,” he encouraged every member of the university community to remain dedicated to the institution, society, and the nation. In his presidential address, Dr. Niti Nipun Sharma remembered the founders of the university and the Manipal Group and acknowledged the contributions of his predecessors in shaping the growth and achievements of Manipal University Jaipur. Highlighting the university’s philosophy of inclusive development, he spoke about the importance of engaging with the local community and appreciated the support extended by community members who regularly assist students and the university fraternity. A unique highlight of this year’s celebration was a friendly cricket tournament organized on the eve of Establishment Day as part of MUJ’s community engagement initiatives. The tournament brought together members of the local community, auto-rickshaw drivers, university security personnel, and small business owners associated with the campus. For many participants, it was their first visit to the university, making the experience particularly memorable. Three teams—Boundary Riders, Trophy Fighters, and Master Blasters—participated in the tournament, demonstrating sportsmanship, teamwork, and camaraderie. The event was inaugurated by Dr. Amit Soni, Registrar, Manipal University Jaipur, who encouraged participants to strengthen their association with the university and continue working together for mutual growth and development. He emphasized the importance of strong community partnerships in creating a vibrant and inclusive ecosystem around the university. The tournament concluded with an exciting final match in which Trophy Fighters emerged as champions. During the Establishment Day celebrations, all winners and participants were felicitated with trophies and medals by the university leadership in recognition of their enthusiastic participation. Adding another milestone to the occasion, the jingles of the new programmes of Radio Manipal Jaipur 90.8 FM were officially launched by Dr. Niti Nipun Sharma. Delivering the vote of thanks, Dr. Amit Soni expressed gratitude to all stakeholders for their contributions in making Manipal University Jaipur one of the most sought-after destinations for higher education in the country. Community participants expressed immense appreciation for the initiative, describing it as a first-of-its-kind opportunity that allowed them to connect with the university and with one another beyond their daily responsibilities. The event successfully reinforced MUJ’s commitment to academic excellence, social responsibility, and meaningful community engagement.
Seventeen projects, initiatives selected for National Awards for e-Governance
Seventeen projects will receive National Awards for e-Governance 2026. These awards recognize outstanding digital governance initiatives. Winners span seven categories, including grassroots service delivery and AI innovation. Projects like Agri Stack and Mahakumbh 2025 are among the honorees. The awards ceremony will take place in Jaipur, Rajasthan.
Discover Gagron Fort, a unique island fortress near Jhalawar, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This 12th-century marvel, built on a mountain and surrounded by rivers, offers a rare blend of history, nature, and architecture. Experience its triple-layered defenses and tranquil atmosphere, a stark contrast to Rajasthan's usual tourist hubs.
Delhi fire news today: A family reunion in Delhi to be with a critically ill patriarch turned tragic when a fire engulfed a hotel, killing eight members. Relatives had gathered from various cities to spend precious time with 75-year-old Radheshyam, unaware of the devastating loss that awaited them.
J&K has 27.55 million tonnes of lignite resources
Ranks ahead of Kerala, Odisha, West Bengal Ovaise Gul Srinagar, Jun 03: Jammu and Kashmir possesses an estimated 27.55 million tonnes of lignite resources, reveals a report compiled by the Ministry of Coal, Government of India. According to the report, released by the Ministry of Coal, the latest inventory of Geological Resources of IndianCoal, indicating J&Kslignite reserves comprise 20.25 million tonnes under the indicated category and 7.30 million tonnes under inferred resources, while no measured reserves have been reported in the Union Territory. Although J&Ks share in the countrys total lignite resources remains relatively small, the presence of over 27 million tonnes of deposits highlights the regions potential for future exploration and energy-related development. Indias total lignite resources have been estimated at 47,370.54 million tonnes. Tamil Nadu accounts for the largest share with 37,523.65 million tonnes, followed by Rajasthan with 6,661.17 million tonnes and Gujarat with 2,722.05 million tonnes. Other states and Union Territories reporting lignite resources include Puducherry, Kerala, Odisha and West Bengal. According to the report, J&K ranks ahead of Kerala, Odisha and West Bengal in terms of total lignite resources, though its reserves are significantly lower than those of the major lignite-producing states. Lignite, commonly known as brown coal, is primarily used for electricity generation and industrial applications. Experts note that detailed exploration and technological assessments would be necessary to determine the commercial viability of J&Ks deposits. The latest figures form part of the national assessment of coal and lignite resources undertaken to support long-term energy planning and resource management across the country.
MP Manna Lal Rawat Seeks Reservation for TSP Candidates in Teaching Associate Recruitment
UDAIPUR, June 4, 2026 (Udaipur Kiran) : Member of Parliament Dr. Manna Lal Rawat has written to Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma seeking reservation for residents of Scheduled Areas in the Teaching Associate contractual recruitment being conducted for Rajasthan College Education Society (Rajasthan College Education Society/RajCES) colleges. He stated that the move would benefit nearly ... Read more MP Manna Lal Rawat Seeks Reservation for TSP Candidates in Teaching Associate Recruitment
Rajasthan Aims for Energy Self-Sufficiency by 2027, CM Bhajanlal Sharma Issues Key Directives
Jaipur, June 4: Rajasthan is set to achieve energy self-sufficiency by 2027, as Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma has issued clear directives to energy department officials. He emphasized the need for the state to transition from being merely an electricity consumer to becoming one of the leading electricity-producing states in the country. During a high-level review ... Read more Rajasthan Aims for Energy Self-Sufficiency by 2027, CM Bhajanlal Sharma Issues Key Directives
Rajasthan Government Official Arrested for Accepting Bribe of 25,000
Jaipur, June 3: In a significant operation led by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB), a junior assistant named Ramesh Kumar was arrested on Wednesday for allegedly accepting a bribe of 25,000 from a complainant in the Ratanpur Gram Panchayat, located in the Basseydi Panchayat Committee. According to Police Director General Govind Gupta, the ACB office in ... Read more Rajasthan Government Official Arrested for Accepting Bribe of 25,000
Census fieldwork contradicts government data, enumerators asked to revisit, review data
Director Census Operations (DCO), Rajasthan, writes to all district functionaries that during the analysis of field data collected so far, some discrepancies have been noticed; enumerators allege they have been asked not to select options that may show the government in poor light
'Players like Jofra might not play for England if ... ': Stokes reacts to Archer's criticism
England captain Ben Stokes has defended Jofra Archer after criticism over the fast bowler missing the first Test against New Zealand following his IPL stint with Rajasthan Royals. Stokes said modern cricket offers players more opportunities than before and insisted Archer remains committed to England. He also warned that mishandling such situations could risk losing talented players from international cricket.
SRH Bracing For Major Shock, As Pat Cummins Hints At Major Decision After IPL 2026
The Pat Cummins-led SRH finished as the fourth-best team in the league after getting knocked out of the IPL 2026 Eliminator by Rajasthan Royals
Absolutely Ludicrous': Simon Doull Slams Archer's England Absence Ahead Of New Zealand Tests
Sky Sports Cricket Podcast: Former New Zealand fast bowler Simon Doull has launched a scathing attack on the absence of Jofra Archer from England's squad for the first Test against New Zealand, describing the situation as absolutely ludicrous and questioning the pacer's commitment to red-ball cricket. Archer, who continued playing for Rajasthan Royals during the IPL playoffs, was not included in England's squad for the series opener at Lord's. England coach Brendon McCullum has also indicated that the fast bowler may not be ready for the second Test, further fuelling debate over the management of one of England's premier quicks. Speaking on the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast, Doull criticised both Archer and the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) for allowing the situation to unfold. It's ludicrous. Absolutely ludicrous. How are you paying this guy up to a 1m per year and he's not available for your first Test match? It is absolutely ludicrous. Doull pointed to New Zealand's handling of similar situations in the past, recalling how their leading fast bowlers balanced IPL commitments with Test preparation. The last time that New Zealand came here... Tim Southee, Trent Boult and Matt Henry were all practising in between games in the IPL with a red ball and getting through overs and overs and overs so that they were ready to go when they arrived. Although New Zealand lost that series 3-0, Doull argued that preparation was never the issue. I think they arrived five days before the first Test after the IPL and that previous tour. OK, it didn't work out. New Zealand lost the series 3-0. But there is no reason that Archer couldn't have been bowling six, seven overs each in between days. Doull went even further, questioning Archer's desire to play Test cricket. The fact that he's not doing that tells me he has no interest in playing Test cricket. In between days, he needs to be bowling five overs, six overs, seven overs with the red ball so that he's ready to go. And there's enough time. If you're doing that in between games, there's enough time to come back here for a week and get ready for a Test match. There's no issue with that. So I think it's completely wrong. Archer's continued absence comes at a difficult time for England, who are beginning a new chapter after their disappointing Ashes campaign in Australia. With fellow seamer Brydon Carse also unavailable through injury, England's pace-bowling resources are under scrutiny. One positive for the hosts is the return of Ollie Robinson, who has been recalled to the Test squad for the first time in more than two years. However, former England captain Nasser Hussain believes Robinson still has much to prove at the highest level. I do like the fact that they have him involved - Ollie Robinson is a skilful bowler, Hussain said. He has let [McCullum] down, and that is the thing you have to prove to people. Hussain acknowledged Robinson's quality when conditions suit him, but stressed that true Test greatness is measured in tougher circumstances. When things are in his favour, and it's nipping around, his stats and his skill are as good as anyone. I think Brendan called him world-class. But that's not what has defined the people he's replacing. That's not what defined James Anderson when it was hooping around or Stuart Broad or Chris Woakes. Hussain acknowledged Robinson's quality when conditions suit him, but stressed that true Test greatness is measured in tougher circumstances. When things are in his favour, and it's nipping around, his stats and his skill are as good as anyone. I think Brendan called him world-class. Also Read: Live Cricket Score And that will be the test for Ollie Robinson. Because that is Test cricket. Article Source: IANS
Prolonged Marital Litigation Only Leads To Perpetuity Of Marriage On Paper: SC
Rajasthan High Court said that prolongation of a marital bond would further lead not only to escalation of frustration in a dead relationship.
'Just Focus On Your Bat And Yourself': Kohli's Advice To Vaibhav After IPL Heroics
While Royal Challengers Bengaluru: India's charismatic batter Virat Kohli had a special word of advice for teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi after the IPL 2026 final, urging the youngster to stay focused on his game and continue striving for greater heights following a record-breaking season. After RCB won their second consecutive final at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday. A video of the interaction between the Royal Challengers Bengaluru stalwart and the 15-year-old Rajasthan Royals prodigy went viral. Their conversation has finally been revealed by RCB in a video posted on their social media handles. In the meetup, Kohli praised Sooryavanshis work ethic and self-belief while reminding him to ignore outside noise and focus on his batting. The former RCB captain also advised the youngster to aim higher. You have to keep going higher from here. Whatever youve achieved is the result of your hard work and belief. Dont pay attention to who is saying what. Just focus on your batting and yourself. Ek Bihari sab par bhari, Kohli told Sooryavanshi. The words from one of Indian crickets modern greats came after a season in which Sooryavanshi established himself as the biggest breakout star of the tournament despite Rajasthan Royals missing out on the title. It is worth mentioning that earlier in the IPL 2026 season, Kohli had given Sooryavanshi an autograph and signed his cap after the left-handed batter smashed the RCB bowlers all around the park in the contest at the Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati. While Royal Challengers Bengaluru retained the IPL crown with a five-wicket victory over the Gujarat Titans, Sooryavanshi emerged as the undisputed individual performer of the season, collecting five awards at the post-match presentation ceremony. It is worth mentioning that earlier in the IPL 2026 season, Kohli had given Sooryavanshi an autograph and signed his cap after the left-handed batter smashed the RCB bowlers all around the park in the contest at the Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati. Also Read: Live Cricket Score He also claimed the Super Striker award after maintaining a remarkable strike rate of 237.31 and won the Super Sixes award by smashing a record 72 sixes during the campaign. Article Source: IANS
Rajasthan BSTC result 2026 expected soon; counselling process to begin after scorecards are released
Vardhaman Mahaveer Open University (VMOU) is expected to release the Rajasthan Pre-DelEd result 2026 soon on predeledraj2026.in. The entrance exam was conducted on May 20 for both general and Sanskrit courses. Candidates need to meet minimum qualifying marks to proceed to the counselling process, which will commence after the results are declared.
Three of inter-State theft gang held near Dhone; Nandyal 14 lakh and car seized
The Dhone and Nandyal police arrest three members of a Rajasthan-based inter-State theft gang and seize 14 lakh, a car and illicit liquor; a fourth accused is absconding
Complete Ban on Pakistani SIM Cards in Jaisalmer Amid Security Concerns
Jaipur, June 3: The district administration of Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, has imposed a complete ban on the use and possession of Pakistani SIM cards in border areas, citing serious national security concerns. District Collector and Magistrate Anupama Jorwal issued this directive under Section 163 of the Indian National Security Code (BNSS), 2023. According to the order, ... Read more Complete Ban on Pakistani SIM Cards in Jaisalmer Amid Security Concerns
REET Mains final answer key 2026 released at rssb.rajasthan.gov.in: Direct link to download here
The Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB) has released the final answer keys for the Level 1 and Level 2 Mains examination for the 3rd Grade Teacher Recruitment. These keys, available in PDF format on the official website, cover subjects like Sanskrit and Science-Mathematics. Candidates are urged to review the released answer keys carefully.
Severe Storm in Jaisalmer Topples 1,500 Power Poles, Electricity Services Disrupted
Jaisalmer, June 3: A severe storm accompanied by heavy rainfall in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, has caused significant damage to the power department. Approximately 1,500 electricity poles have fallen across the district, leading to a complete power outage in around 200 villages. The storm and heavy rain have resulted in a blackout lasting over 16 hours in ... Read more Severe Storm in Jaisalmer Topples 1,500 Power Poles, Electricity Services Disrupted
Rajasthan Police Freezes Assets Worth 3.92 Crore of Notorious Drug Trafficker
Jaipur, June 2: The Rajasthan police have taken significant action against drug trafficking in Baran district by freezing assets worth over 3.92 crore belonging to notorious drug trafficker Biramchand Lodha and his family. This operation was conducted under the Operation Vajra Prahar initiative, in accordance with Section 68F of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances ... Read more Rajasthan Police Freezes Assets Worth 3.92 Crore of Notorious Drug Trafficker
IAF, DRDO conduct successful flight tests of RudraM-II Air-to-Surface missile
New Delhi [India], June 2 : The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Air Force (IAF) on Tuesday successfully conducted flight tests of the RudraM-II air-to-surface missile from an SU-30 MKI fighter jet. The tests were carried out under extreme release conditions and along a critical trajectory, demonstrating the capability of all the Anti-Radiation Missiles subsystems. According to the Ministry of Defence, the missile successfully guided itself to a predefined target after launch and struck it with pinpoint accuracy. All trial objectives were achieved, as confirmed by flight data collected through various range instruments deployed by the Integrated Test Range (ITR) at Chandipur, Odisha. RudraM-II is an indigenously developed, solid-propellant air-launched missile designed for air-to-surface missions. The weapon is intended to neutralise a wide range of enemy assets and incorporates several advanced indigenous technologies developed by various DRDO laboratories. The missile has been developed by Research Centre Imarat (RCI), Hyderabad, the nodal DRDO laboratory for the project, in collaboration with other DRDO facilities including the Defence Research and Development Laboratory (DRDL), High Energy Materials Research Laboratory (HEMRL), Armament Research and Development Establishment (ARDE), and ITR. Several Development-cum-Production Partners (DcPPs), along with agencies such as Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), the Regional Centre for Military Airworthiness (RCMA), the Missile System Quality Assurance Agency (MSQAA), and other industry partners, also contributed to the programme. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh lauded the efforts of DRDO, the IAF, defence public sector undertakings, industry partners and other stakeholders involved in the project, the MoD statement added. He stated that the tests have demonstrated the growing maturity of indigenous defence technologies, contributing significantly to Aatmanirbharta in advanced weapon systems. Secretary, Department of Defence R&D and Chairman DRDO also congratulated all teams associated with the programme for the successful achievement. The latest tests mark another milestone in Indias efforts to strengthen its indigenous missile capabilities. In May 2024, DRDO had successfully flight-tested the RudraM-II missile from a Sukhoi Su-30MKI fighter aircraft off the coast of Odisha. The trial met all objectives and validated the missiles propulsion system as well as its control and guidance algorithms. The missiles performance during the 2024 trial was assessed through data collected by electro-optical systems, radar and telemetry stations deployed by ITR Chandipur at multiple locations, including an onboard ship. Earlier, on May 2, 2024, DRDO had successfully flight-tested Indias first indigenously developed New Generation Anti-Radiation Missile (NGARM), also known as RudraM-I, at the Chandan Range in Rajasthan. The missile achieved its intended range and struck the target with a miss distance of just five metres. The test successfully demonstrated the operation of the missiles warhead during the terminal phase of flight. Launched from a Sukhoi-30MKI aircraft of the IAF, the missile accurately navigated towards its target before the warhead detonated and destroyed it. The trial validated several key technologies, including safe weapon separation from the aircraft, the dual-pulse solid propulsion system, guidance and control algorithms, electro-mechanical actuation systems, the end-game processor based on laser altimeter measurements, and the safe-arm mechanism used for warhead detonation. RudraM-I has been designed primarily for Suppression of Enemy Air Defences (SEAD) missions. Developed by DRDL, Hyderabad, as the nodal laboratory, the project received support from several DRDO laboratories including RCI, Advanced Systems Laboratory (ASL), Defence Electronics Research Laboratory (DLRL), ARDE, HEMRL, Instruments Research and Development Establishment (IRDE), ITR, and Terminal Ballistics Research Laboratory (TBRL), along with multiple industry partners. (ANI)
Rahul Gandhi lauds unity among Rajasthan Congress chief and CLP leader
Such unity can be model for other States, he says as the two leaders greet him at the airport and jointly offer a bouquet
ED conducts FEMA searches; Vedanta says extending full cooperation
The searches were conducted at four locations linked to Vedanta Ltd., including offices in Delhi, Mumbai and Udaipur, Rajasthan.
Law Student Arrested for Inciting Labor Violence in Noida
Noida, June 2: In a significant development regarding the labor violence that erupted in various industrial areas of Noida on April 13, police have arrested Yogesh Meena, a law student from a prominent university. Authorities allege that Meena played a crucial role in orchestrating the events. Originally from Jaipur, Rajasthan, he is reportedly linked to ... Read more Law Student Arrested for Inciting Labor Violence in Noida
Rajasthans mega 2.72 lakh cr infra boom: 81 central projects to transform the state
RUHS CUET result 2026 released at ruhscuet2026.com: Direct link to download scorecards here
Rajasthan University of Health Sciences has released the CUET 2026 results today, June 2. Candidates can now download their scorecards from ruhscuet2026.com and ruhsraj.org. The entrance exam was held for admission to BSc Nursing, Pharmacy, and Paramedical courses. Qualified candidates will proceed to counselling and seat allotment based on their scores and ranks.
Rajasthan Rajya Sabha Elections Nomination Process Begins Amidst Uncertainty for BJP and Congress
Jaipur, June 2: The nomination process for the Rajya Sabha elections in Rajasthan commenced on Monday. However, both the BJP and Congress have yet to announce their candidates for the three vacant seats from the state. No nomination papers were submitted on the first day of the process. Candidates can submit their nominations until June ... Read more Rajasthan Rajya Sabha Elections Nomination Process Begins Amidst Uncertainty for BJP and Congress
Rainfall, thunderstorms likely across Rajasthan this week
Rajasthan will experience continued rainfall and thunderstorms this week. Western disturbances are bringing relief from heatwave conditions. Maximum temperatures will remain below 45 degrees Celsius. Another western disturbance is expected around June 3-4, potentially intensifying storm and rain activity.
ACME Solar Holdings shines on commissioning additional capacity of BESS project in Rajasthan
Mumbai, June 2 (Udaipur Kiran): Acme Solar Holdings is currently trading at Rs. 310.45, up by 3.55 points or 1.16% from its previous closing of Rs. 306.90 on the BSE. The scrip opened at Rs. 306.40 and has touched a high and low of Rs. 312.50 and Rs. 296.35 respectively. So far 42013 shares were ... Read more ACME Solar Holdings shines on commissioning additional capacity of BESS project in Rajasthan
Tragic Accident Claims Life of Folk Artist in Rajasthan Resort During Storm
Jaipur, June 2: A tragic incident occurred on Monday night at the famous tourist destination of Sam in Rajasthan. During a severe storm and sandstorm, a wall of a heritage resort collapsed, resulting in the death of a folk artist and injuries to four others. The accident took place while traditional Rajasthani cultural performances were ... Read more Tragic Accident Claims Life of Folk Artist in Rajasthan Resort During Storm
INSAT-3DS Captures 1,600-km Thunderstorm Belt From Rajasthan To Telangana
The satellite imagery reveals dense cloud clusters over Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Telangana, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, West Bengal, Jharkhand and parts of southern India.
Avaada secures $950 million from global, domestic Banks
Avaada Group has achieved a major milestone. The company announced financial closure for its firm and dispatchable renewable energy project in Bikaner. This marks India's largest fundraise in the segment. Avaada also secured debt financing for two 300 MW solar power projects in Rajasthan and Gujarat.
Rajasthan CM Bhajanlal Sharma Meets PM Modi to Discuss Development and Welfare Issues
New Delhi, June 1: Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday in New Delhi. The discussion focused on various topics related to development, good governance, and public welfare. The Chief Minister shared details of the meeting on the social media platform X, praising the Prime Ministers leadership and vision. ... Read more Rajasthan CM Bhajanlal Sharma Meets PM Modi to Discuss Development and Welfare Issues
Rahul Gandhi urged Congress district presidents to focus on hard work and direct public engagement to revive the party's organizational strength. He emphasized reconnecting with grassroots, standing with the poor, and rebuilding public trust through issue-based politics. Gandhi praised the coordination between Rajasthan Congress leaders as a positive example for the party.
Massive dust storm engulfs Rajasthan, apocalyptic scenes go viral on social media, watch!
922 Arrested, Over 39,000 Litres of IMFL Seized in Excise Drive
UDAIPUR, June 1, 2026 (Udaipur Kiran) :Under the direction of Excise Commissioner Namit Mehta, a special preventive campaign conducted across Rajasthan from May 1 to May 31 to curb the illegal manufacture, storage, transportation and sale of liquor proved effective and successful. During the campaign, a large quantity of liquor from other states worth more ... Read more 922 Arrested, Over 39,000 Litres of IMFL Seized in Excise Drive
Rajasthan BJP Welcomes Ajay Kumar as New General Secretary
Jaipur, June 1: Rajasthan BJP President Madan Rathore, along with Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma and other senior leaders, has welcomed the appointment of Ajay Kumar as the partys General Secretary (Organization) in the state. Kumar, a former state general secretary of the Uttarakhand BJP, is expected to bring new energy and strength to the organization. ... Read more Rajasthan BJP Welcomes Ajay Kumar as New General Secretary
