Hospital food outlets face hygiene crackdown across Rajasthan
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Rajasthan Agriculture Department is exploring AI and data analytics to improve crop monitoring, weather advisories, pest detection, yield forecasting and farmer services
Digital Desk | Tokyo, Sep 28 (IANS) The three-day Tourism Expo Japan 2026, held in Tokyo, saw Tamil Nadu showcasing its timeless heritage, ancient temples, Buddhist connections, diverse landscapes, vibrant culture, cuisine, festivals and emerging tourism experiences to the Japanese travel trade and visitors. The pavilion, showcasing Tamil Nadu's treasure trove of unique tourism experiences, was inaugurated by Nagma Mohamed Mallick, Ambassador of India to Japan, in presence of many eminent and distinguished personalities, including S. Swarna, Tamil Nadu's Tourism, Culture and Special Initiatives Department Principal Secretary; Suman Billa, Union Ministry of Tourism Additional Secretary and Director General; and Suchi Tyagi, Rajasthan Tourism Department Secretary. Speaking on the occasion, S. Swarna, Tamil Nadu's Tourism, Culture and Special Initiatives Department Principal Secretary, said, Japan and Tamil Nadu are linked by a shared Buddhist heritage, and our participation in Tourism Expo Japan has provided an opportunity to invite Japanese travellers to experience this heritage first-hand. Tamil Nadu's rich and diverse heritage is reflected not only in its iconic monuments but also in its ancient Sangam literary tradition. Sangam literature describes five distinct ecological landscapes -- Kurinji (hilly and mountainous), Mullai (forest), Marutham (agricultural), Neithal (coastal) and Palai (arid) -- each with its own biodiversity, cultural traditions and experiences. From trekking in the hills to experiencing coastal life, Tamil Nadu offers travellers the opportunity to experience both its natural diversity and living culture, Swarna added. He also said, We are pleased to present Tamil Nadu at JATA in Tokyo and through our roadshow in Osaka, strengthening our engagement with the Japanese travel industry and expanding our tourism network while remaining committed to environmentally and culturally sustainable tourism. During the Expo, Tamil Nadu Tourism engaged with Japanese travel trade representatives to explore opportunities for increasing tourist arrivals from Japan and developing customised travel experiences. The southern state also presented opportunities for investment and partnerships in areas, including heritage hospitality, eco-tourism, adventure tourism and experiential travel. The Department also briefed Japanese investors on opportunities in heritage hospitality, eco-tourism and adventure tourism. Visitors explored heritage, eco-tourism, adventure travel and cultural experiences, all showcasing Tamil Nadu's appeal to global travellers. As part of its international tourism promotion, registration is open for Discover Tamil Nadu - International Edition 2026-27, a curated FAM trip from January 12 to 20, 2027, during the Pongal and festival season. International social media influencers, travel journalists, travel media representatives, travel agents, tour operators and Destination Management Company can register. Upto 10 international participants will be selected to experience Tamil Nadu and showcase the destination to their audiences and markets.
NGT orders Rajasthan to return 2.9087 hectares of forest land in Jaipur
Digital Desk | Jaipur, Sep 28 (IANS) The National Green Tribunal's (NGT) Bhopal Central Zone Bench on Monday directed the Rajasthan Forest Department to take possession of 2.9087 hectares of forest land in Khasra No. 7/2 of Beer Papad village in Jaipur tehsil, which is recorded in the name of the Department. The order was passed in Original Application, Kamal Kant Tiwari vs. Union of India & Ors., by a bench comprising Justice Sheo Kumar Singh, Judicial Member, and Sudhir Kumar Chaturvedi, Expert Member. The order was uploaded on September 16, 2026, after the hearing was completed and the order was reserved on September 8. The application concerned allegations regarding the use of forest land for an industrial area by the Rajasthan State Industrial Development and Investment Corporation Limited (RIICO). The Tribunal examined revenue records, departmental survey material and other documents placed before it. The Tribunal noted that Khasra No. 7/2, measuring 2.9087 hectares, was recorded in the name of the Forest Department. It also said that the material before it indicated development of an industrial area on the land, while no material had been produced establishing a valid transfer of the specific Khasra in favour of RIICO. The NGT held that forest land cannot be used for non-forest purposes without the requisite approval of the Central government under the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980. The Tribunal directed the Rajasthan Principal Chief Conservator of Forest Arijit Banerjee and the Rajasthan Forests and Environment Department Chief Secretary Anand Kumar to take possession of Khasra No. 7/2, measuring 2.9087 hectares, within 30 days. The Rajasthan Home Department Secretary Bhaskar A. Sawant was directed to provide necessary administrative assistance and, where required, force to facilitate the handing over of the land to the Forest Department and its subsequent protection. The Rajasthan Principal Chief Conservator of Forest was also directed to fix responsibility and initiate a departmental inquiry against officials posted in the area who allegedly failed to discharge their duties to protect the forest land. The Tribunal awarded litigation costs of Rs 50,000 to the applicant. Of this, Rs 30,000 is to be paid by RIICO and Rs 20,000 by the Forest Department within 30 days of communication of the order. The NGT also referred to the statutory framework governing reserved forests and the requirement of prior Central government approval for diversion of forest land for non-forest purposes. It considered principles laid down by the Supreme Court in various cases, including T.N. Godavarman Thirumulpad vs. Union of India. The Tribunal emphasised the need to protect forest resources and referred to the Public Trust Doctrine, under which natural resources such as forests are held by the state in trust for the benefit of the public and future generations. With these observations and directions, Original Application, along with pending interlocutory applications, if any, was disposed of.
Rajasthan CM unveils projects worth Rs 453 crore in Bharatpur division
Digital Desk | Jaipur, Sep 28 (IANS) Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma on Monday said the states double-engine government was committed not only to making announcements but also to implementing them within a defined timeframe. He addressed a ceremony in Bidyari in the Bayana area of Bharatpur district, where several development projects were inaugurated, and foundation stones were laid. Sharma said 65 major projects worth approximately Rs 453 crore had been inaugurated and foundation stones laid for 184 new projects worth Rs 540 crore across the Bharatpur division. He noted that Bharatpur had received 130 projects worth more than Rs 382 crore, Deeg 24 projects worth more than Rs 358 crore, Karauli 43 projects worth over Rs 136 crore, Sawai Madhopur 46 projects worth more than Rs 74 crore and Dholpur six projects worth over Rs 42 crore. The Chief Minister said the government was working towards the goal of Developed Rajasthan-2047 by following Prime Minister Narendra Modis mantra of Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas and Sabka Prayas. He added that projects worth more than Rs 2 lakh crore were being implemented in the water sector, including the Yamuna Water Agreement, Ramjal Setu Project and Kishau Agreement. Rajasthan, he said, was moving towards self-reliance in the energy sector and leading the country under the PM-KUSUM scheme. He highlighted that the states power generation capacity had increased by 10,500 MW, while production had commenced at the countrys most advanced refinery. Sharma said the government had conducted 410 examinations without paper leaks as part of efforts to provide employment opportunities to young people. He added that appointments had been made to 1.90 lakh posts, recruitment for 1.22 lakh posts was underway, and a calendar for another 1.25 lakh posts had been released. For farmers, Sharma said Rs 14,395 crore had been disbursed to 76 lakh farmers under the Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme, while interest-free crop loans worth approximately Rs 67,000 crore had been provided to more than one crore farmers. The Chief Minister said development work was underway across healthcare, drinking water, electricity, roads and education. To strengthen emergency and maternal and child healthcare services, foundation stones were laid for a trauma centre and MCH (Maternal and Child Health) hospital in Bharatpur at an estimated cost of Rs 160 crore. Foundation stones were also laid for 20 new medical and health projects worth more than Rs 108 crore, while 11 completed projects were inaugurated. In the road sector, foundation stones were laid for 125 projects costing more than Rs 207 crore, while road projects worth over Rs 24 crore were inaugurated. Sharma said 14 major power-sector projects worth Rs 273 crore had been inaugurated, with new 33 kV substations to be constructed at Chuli and Aniyala. In the Water Resources Department, officials inaugurated projects worth more than Rs 128 crore and laid foundation stones for new works costing over Rs 44 crore. He also announced that work on a drinking water expansion scheme in Nadbai would begin soon. For farmers, foundation stones were laid for expansion of the agricultural produce market, construction of a boundary wall and a Kisan Path, as well as a new bio-testing laboratory. Buildings for new veterinary hospitals and sub-centres will also be constructed at Nithar in Bhusawar. In Bari, the newly constructed Government Girls College building, built at Rs 7.5 crore, was inaugurated. Foundation stones were also laid for education projects worth more than Rs 27 crore, and plans were announced to construct new primary school buildings. During the programme, Sharma announced construction of modern stadiums in Bayana and Braj Nagar and 33 kV substations at Thanadang, Supa and Mahalpur Chura. He also announced road construction from Ghauli to the Mairtha-Milsama road on the Uttar Pradesh border and from Samri Mod to Singhania. Three culverts will also be constructed on the routes to Nagla Jalsingh, Nahrauli-Sikandra and Nagla Diwan. Water Resources Minister Suresh Singh Rawat said the government under Sharma had fulfilled the long-pending vision of the Ramjal Setu Project, which would significantly benefit the Bharatpur division. Minister of State for Home Affairs Jawahar Singh Bedham also addressed the programme, highlighting the state government's development initiatives.
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Rajasthan has stepped up outreach to its diaspora ahead of Pravasi Rajasthani Diwas 2026, using a Guwahati meet to showcase investment opportunities and seek greater participation in the states growth. The government highlighted opportunities across tourism, mining, petrochemicals, handicrafts and other sectors, while inviting Rajasthanis living outside the state to contribute capital, expertise and networks.
Ethanol: Key To India's Energy Security And Rural Prosperity
Rajasthan Governor Haribhau Bagde highlighted ethanol's potential to protect India from volatile petroleum markets and geopolitical risks, advocating for its widespread production and use. He, along with other officials, emphasised ethanol's role in strengthening the rural economy, ensuring timely cane payments, and combating carbon emissions, while also discussing its historical context and current government support.
RARI Recruitment 2026 - Walkin for Young Professional II, Field Assistant Posts
Rajasthan Agricultural Research Institute (RARI) Recruitment 2026 for 6 posts of Young Professional-II & Field Assistant. The Walk-in on 05-10-2026. For detailed information please visit RARI official website.
Congress stages protest in Jaipur over alleged vote theft and irregularities in electoral rolls
Digital Desk | Jaipur, Sep 28 (IANS) The Congress leaders and workers on Monday took to the streets in Jaipur over the alleged vote theft and irregularities in electoral rolls, demanding action over what the party described as electoral malpractices. The demonstration was led by Rajasthan Congress president Govind Singh Dotasra and attended by several senior leaders, including former Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, Leader of the Opposition in the Rajasthan Assembly Tikaram Jully, former Assembly Speaker Dr C.P. Joshi, and AICC General Secretary and Rajasthan in-charge Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa. The event began with a public meeting at Shaheed Smarak, where senior Congress leaders targeted the BJP governments at the Centre and the state. Following the meeting, hundreds of party workers marched towards the office of the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Rajasthan, intending to stage a gherao. However, police stopped the march midway using barricades and a heavy deployment of personnel. A confrontation followed between the protesters and police. After the situation escalated and a scuffle broke out, police used water cannons to disperse the crowd. The Congress protest focused mainly on alleged irregularities in the Special Summary Revision (SSR) of electoral rolls. Party leaders alleged that voter lists had been manipulated on a large scale and demanded accountability from the Election Commission. Former Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot also addressed the gathering and raised allegations against the Election Commission. Gehlot claimed that crores of names had been deleted during the electoral-roll revision process and alleged that notices had been sent to residences of prominent leaders. He further accused the Election Commission of being biased in favour of the BJP and described the protest over alleged vote theft as a broader struggle concerning democracy. Gehlot called upon Congress workers to take the issue to households across the state and alleged that attempts are being made to undermine democratic institutions. The demonstration was briefly thrown into chaos even before the main programme began when two groups of Congress workers reportedly clashed near the stage. A heated exchange between leaders escalated into a scuffle, prompting police personnel to intervene. In view of the planned protest and the possibility of a gherao of the Election Commission's office, Jaipur Commissionerate Police deployed a large number of personnel along the route from Shaheed Smarak towards the Election Office. Rajasthan Armed Constabulary (RAC) personnel were also deployed at key locations and along major roads. Barricades were erected to prevent protesters from reaching the Election Commission office.
Sania Mirza appointed brand ambassador as RAPL Group acquires Rajasthan Rangers for TPL 2026
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Rajasthan BJP Leader Criticizes Opposition Over Election Results and EVM Controversy
Rajasthan BJP President Madan Rathore defends EVMs and criticizes the opposition during a media briefing on local elections and upcoming polls. Rajasthan BJP Leader Criticizes Opposition Over Election Results and EVM Controversy
In a daring move, a Tamil Nadu police head constable foiled a gutka smuggling operation by pursuing an SUV at high speed. Climbing onto the roof as the driver attempted to escape, he engaged in a gripping 40-kilometer chase before the police successfully intercepted the vehicle. Over 100kg of gutka was seized, and the suspects, from Rajasthan, were taken into custody.
Chief Minister Bhajanlal to Inaugurate Development Projects in Bharatpur
Rajasthans Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma is set to inaugurate various development projects in Bharatpur on September 28. Chief Minister Bhajanlal to Inaugurate Development Projects in Bharatpur
Rajasthan CM in Bharatpur today to inaugurate development projects
Rajasthan CM in Bharatpur today to inaugurate development projects Jaipur: Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma will make a one-day visit to the Bayana area of Bharatpur district on Monday to inaugurate development projects and lay foundation stones for new works, followed by a public meeting and an interaction with party workers. According to the scheduled [] The post Rajasthan CM in Bharatpur today to inaugurate development projects appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
In Rajasthan Civic Polls, BJP Scoops Up 204 Boards, Congress Trails With 96
The BJP's performance has suprised many, especially in the tribal belt.In the nine urban local bodies across the tribal-dominated districts of Banswara, Dungarpur and Pratapgarh, the BJP has formed boards in seven.
Man held for circulating counterfeit currency in Hyderabad
Digital Desk | Hyderabad, Sep 27 (IANS) Hyderabad Police has apprehended a person for allegedly circulating counterfeit currency and seized 16 fake notes of Rs 500. Vikram, 21, has been arrested in a case registered at Goshamahal Police Station, police said on Sunday. Vikram, a resident of Begum Bazar, Hyderabad and native of Rajasthan, is involved in possession and circulation of counterfeit currency and cheating. B. Sravan Kumar, Inspector of Police, Goshamahal Police Station, said Ashok and other accused were absconding. Police personnel, while conducting patrolling near Begum Bazar Chatri, caught Vikram on suspicion. During enquiry, he disclosed that he was circulating counterfeit Rs 500 currency notes among petty vendors by taking Rs 400 change per note. On search, 16 counterfeit Rs 500 notes amounting to Rs 8,000 were recovered, and he further disclosed that the counterfeit notes were obtained from one Ashok. The accused, along with the counterfeit currency, was brought to Goshamahal Police Station for necessary legal action. A case under sections 179, 180, 318(4) r/w 3(5) of BNS was registered at Goshamahal Police Station. The accused confessed that he obtained counterfeit Rs 500 currency notes from his friend Ashok and circulated them among petty vendors by receiving Rs 400 genuine currency as change for each note. Vikram was arrested and sent to judicial remand. Further investigation is being conducted to trace the source and network involved and to file the charge sheet against the accused persons. The swift action by Goshamahal Police reflects the commitment of the Hyderabad City Police to maintain law and order and ensure public safety. Strict action will be taken against individuals indulging in such unlawful and disruptive activities. Investigation is ongoing, and further legal action will be taken as per law, the SI said. Goshamahal Police appealed to all petty vendors, shopkeepers, street vendors and the general public to remain vigilant against the circulation of counterfeit currency notes, particularly Rs 500 denomination notes. The public is advised to carefully verify currency notes before accepting them, especially during busy hours and rush situations. Vendors and shopkeepers are requested to check the security features of currency notes and avoid accepting any note if they have reasonable suspicion about its genuineness. If any person is found attempting to circulate or tender a suspected counterfeit currency note, do not confront or engage in an argument. Note the person's appearance and other relevant details, if possible, and immediately inform the nearest Police Station or Dial-100, police said. Public cooperation is essential to prevent the circulation of counterfeit currency and protect the public from financial loss, it added.
Hyderabad man held for possessing counterfeit currency, cheating
Hyderabad: A 21-year-old man has been arrested in Hyderabad for possessing counterfeit currency notes of Rs 500. The accused was identified as Vikram, a decor shop owner from Begum Bazaar and a native of Rajasthan. Vikram was caught by Assistant Sub-Inspector Janardhan Naik on September 25 while on patrol duty at Begum Bazaar. During the 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 .
The Royals Season 2 is currently being filmed in Rajasthan with several returning cast members
Researchers have identified the Sistan sand boa in Rajasthans Sikar district, marking its first scientific record in India. The findings, published in the Journal of Threatened Taxa, highlighted key characteristics of the species. Comparisons were made with the red sand boa, noting differences in tail shape. The study indicates that the species might inhabit human-influenced dry landscapes, including farmlands.
Consumers brace for 3-day bank strike; certain banks open on Sunday
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 27 (IANS) State Bank of India (SBI), Bank of Baroda (BoB), Punjab National Bank (PNB) and several other public sector banks are open on Sunday (September 27), giving customers an opportunity to complete their banking work before a proposed three-day nationwide bank strike from September 28 to September 30. The special Sunday opening applies to public sector banks (PSBs) and regional rural banks (RRBs), following a direction aimed at ensuring the availability of regular banking services ahead of the proposed strike. Customers who need to visit a branch for important banking work can therefore use the additional working day, subject to the operational arrangements and staffing at individual branches. The decision to open PSBs and RRBs on Sunday was taken following a meeting held on September 21 between officials from the Finance Ministry, public sector banks, regional rural banks, the Indian Banks' Association (IBA) and NABARD. The move assumes significance as September 26 and 27 fall on Saturday and Sunday, respectively. With the proposed bank strike scheduled immediately after the weekend, customers could otherwise have faced several consecutive days with limited access to physical branch services. The Sunday opening has consequently been planned to provide an additional opportunity to complete important banking transactions before the strike. Among the public sector banks operating today are State Bank of India, Canara Bank, Bank of Baroda, Punjab National Bank, Bank of India, Indian Bank, Union Bank of India, Bank of Maharashtra, UCO Bank, Central Bank of India, Indian Overseas Bank and Punjab & Sind Bank. The arrangement also covers 28 regional rural banks across the country. These include Andhra Pradesh Grameena Bank, Arunachal Pradesh Rural Bank, Assam Gramin Bank, Bihar Gramin Bank, Chhattisgarh Gramin Bank, Gujarat Gramin Bank, Haryana Gramin Bank, Himachal Pradesh Gramin Bank, Jammu and Kashmir Grameen Bank, Jharkhand Gramin Bank, Karnataka Grameena Bank, Kerala Grameena Bank, Madhya Pradesh Gramin Bank, Maharashtra Gramin Bank, Manipur Rural Bank, Meghalaya Rural Bank, Mizoram Rural Bank, Nagaland Rural Bank, Odisha Grameen Bank, Puducherry Grama Bank, Punjab Gramin Bank, Rajasthan Gramin Bank, Tamil Nadu Grama Bank, Telangana Grameena Bank, Tripura Gramin Bank, Uttar Pradesh Gramin Bank, Uttarakhand Gramin Bank and West Bengal Gramin Bank. However, the Sunday opening arrangement does not automatically extend to private sector banks. The special Sunday banking arrangement comes ahead of the proposed three-day nationwide strike called by the United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) and other bank unions from September 28 to September 30.
Rajasthan CM dedicates projects worth 924 crore in Udaipur division
Sharma said tribal art and cultural traditions form a distinctive and strong identity for Rajasthan
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 27 (IANS) Union Minister Nitin Gadkari and several Chief Ministers on Sunday paid tributes to social reformer Raja Ram Mohan Roy, calling him the pioneer of the Indian renaissance and crediting him for making an unparalleled contribution in women's empowerment. In a post on the social media platform 'X', Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said: In the field of social and religious renaissance in India, reformer Raja Ram Mohan Roy ji holds a distinctive place. His journalism played the role of showing the right direction to the movements of the Indian freedom struggle. Humble salutations to him on his death anniversary today. Union Minister Manohar Lal paid homage to Raja Ram Mohan Roy, referring to him as the pioneer of the Indian Renaissance, a great social reformer, educationist, and founder of the Brahmo Samaj. The work he did for education and women's empowerment is unparalleled. Through his welfare-oriented thoughts and farsightedness, he made an unparalleled contribution to freeing society from superstition and evil practices; that will always remain inspiring, the Minister wrote on X. Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta paid tribute to the social reformer and remembered him for his fight against social evils like the practice of 'Sati'. From the struggle against evil practices like Sati to the promotion of women's dignity and the spread of modern education, he freed society from rigid traditions and showed the path of new consciousness and progress. His vision of building an empowered India through social reform continues to inspire us even today, she said on X. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath also said: Raja Ram Mohan Roy made an unparalleled contribution to the renaissance of Indian society as an eradicator of social evils. He was someone who empowered women, and was a carrier of modern ideas. With the establishment of the Brahmo Samaj, his vision towards nation-building and progressive thinking remain exemplary for all of us. Humble tribute on his death anniversary, he added to his post on X. Paying his salutations to Ram Mohan Roy, Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma said: Your contribution to the eradication of evil practices like Sati, the promotion of women's education, and laying the foundation of modern ideas is unforgettable. Your thoughts, which ended orthodoxy and established equality and rationality in society, will forever inspire us all to build an egalitarian and progressive society. Echoing similar thoughts, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami also paid tribute to the social reformer. Your tireless efforts for women's rights, education, and social equality infused a new consciousness into Indian society. Your life is an inspirational source of dedication to social awakening, education, and human dignity, he said on X.
NABARD plans more financial support for water security projects in Rajasthan
NABARD to explore increasing support through the Rural Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF) and other financing instruments
BJP leaders pay tribute to former Union Minister Jaswant Singh on his death anniversary
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 27 (IANS) Senior BJP leaders and Ministers on Sunday paid tributes to former Union Minister Jaswant Singh on his death anniversary, hailing his extraordinary foresight and diplomatic acumen while heading Finance, External Affairs, and Defence ministries. Paying homage to the former Union Minister, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla referred to him as the pride of Rajasthan. The contribution of the late Jaswant Singh, a son of Malani, to the fields of Indian politics and national service will always be remembered, Birla said on the social media platform 'X'. Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal also paid tribute to Jaswant Singh. In a post on X, Meghwal described the former Union Minister as someone who possessed extraordinary foresight and diplomatic acumen in defence, finance, and foreign affairs. His life of integrity, dedicated to the pride of the motherland, public service, and democratic values, shall forever remain an eternal source of inspiration for us all, the Law Minister added. Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma also paid his salutations to Jaswant Singh, calling him a prominent figure in Indian politics. In a post on X, CM Sharma said: His extraordinary foresight and diplomatic acumen in defense, finance, and foreign affairs gave the country a new global identity. His life of impeccable integrity, dedicated to the pride of the motherland, public service, and democratic values, shall forever remain an eternal source of inspiration for us all. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma remembered him as one of the founding members of the BJP. Remembering one of the stalwarts of Indian politics and one of the founding fathers of our party, 'Shraddheya' Jaswant Singh ji on his death anniversary. His work for the poor and his contributions in strengthening our country's defence apparatus will always be cherished, CM Sarma said. Senior BJP leader Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi, while remembering his colleague in the erstwhile Vajpayee government, wrote, Tributes to senior BJP leader and former Union Minister Jaswant Singh on his death anniversary. Jaswant Singh passed away at the age of 82 on September 27, 2020. He hailed from Jasol village in Rajasthan's Barmer district and was known as the 'Son of Malani'. He held charge of some of the country's most crucial ministries during Atal Bihari Vajpayee's government.
Udaipur Bribe Case: Middleman Arrested Taking
Jaipur, September 26: The Rajasthan Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) arrested a middleman while allegedly accepting a bribe of 2 crore in Udaipur on Saturday. The ACB also detained Mukesh Kumar Soni, Additional Superintendent of Police, Special Operations Group (SOG), Udaipur, from his residence in Balotra district after his alleged role came under suspicion. According to Director ... Read more Udaipur Bribe Case: Middleman Arrested Taking 2 Crore, SOG ASP Detained
Mirwaiz expresses anguish over killing of Muslim man in Rajasthan
SRINAGAR: Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir Dr Moulvi Mohammad Umar Farooq has expressed deep anguish over the brutal killing of Saikun Khan outside a police station in Rajasthan and called for a thorough investigation into the circumstances of his killing and for those responsible to be brought to justice. In a post on X, Mirwaiz said:The brutal killing of []
Lohargal: Rajasthans Sacred Pilgrimage Site for Ancestors Peace
Lohargal in Rajasthan attracts pilgrims during Pitru Paksha for ancestral rites, believed to grant liberation to the departed souls. Lohargal: Rajasthans Sacred Pilgrimage Site for Ancestors Peace
Rajasthan CM Bhajanlal Sharma prays at Deepeshwar Mahadev Temple
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Outrage Over Brutal Killing of Muslim Man in Rajasthan Sparks Calls for Investigation
The brutal murder of Sakeen Khan in Alwar has drawn condemnation from leaders and calls for a thorough investigation into the incident. Outrage Over Brutal Killing of Muslim Man in Rajasthan Sparks Calls for Investigation
Rs 2 Crore Bribe Case: Middleman Trapped By Rajasthan ACB
The Rajasthan Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has arrested a middleman, Sajjan Kumar, for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 2 crore on behalf of SOG Additional Superintendent of Police Mukesh Kumar Soni. The bribe was reportedly demanded for assistance in a case, and further investigation is ongoing.
Heavy rain disrupts life across North India; 6 killed in UP
Heavy rainfall has severely impacted Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, and Uttarakhand, leading to casualties, widespread flooding, and significant disruptions. The Char Dham Yatra was suspended, flights were cancelled, and standing crops were damaged. Other regions like Himachal Pradesh, West Bengal, Rajasthan, and Delhi also experienced varied weather conditions, including snowfall and light rains.
Rajasthan CM announces Rs 924 crore projects for Udaipur division
Digital Desk | Jaipur, Sep 26 (IANS) Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma on Saturday inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for development projects worth Rs 924 crore across the Udaipur division, emphasising the importance of tribal art and cultural traditions to Rajasthans identity. Addressing a programme in Pratapgarh, Sharma said the state government was committed to preserving tribal heritage while promoting products and creating livelihood opportunities. He noted that tribal communities would benefit from better markets, fair prices and new opportunities through organisations such as Rajasangh and CONFED. Referring to the Gram Vikas Chaupal held in Bambori, Sharma said the interaction allowed discussions on local culture and villagers needs. He added that under Prime Minister Narendra Modis leadership, the government was expanding employment and amenities in rural areas, including water, electricity, roads, education and healthcare. Sharma said the double-engine government had dedicated 423 projects worth Rs 256 crore to tribal regions. These included 14 power projects worth Rs 87 crore, 15 drinking water and irrigation projects worth Rs 75 crore, seven road projects worth Rs 22 crore, and 19 school-related projects worth Rs 9 crore. Other works covered healthcare, skill development, environmental conservation, hostels and tribal development. Foundation stones were also laid for 1,029 projects worth Rs 668 crore, including 299 road projects worth Rs 429 crore, 562 rural development projects worth Rs 73 crore and six major health infrastructure projects worth Rs 71 crore. Altogether, 1,452 projects worth Rs 924 crore were inaugurated or launched across seven districts of the division. Sharma highlighted national tribal welfare initiatives under PM Modi, including the Rs 24,000-crore PM-JANMAN scheme and the Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan, aimed at providing housing, electricity, clean water, healthcare and roads to over 60,000 tribal villages. He also mentioned expanding Eklavya Model Residential Schools and hostel facilities. Rajasthans measures included increasing honorariums for educators, assistants, sanitation and health workers at Maa-Badi centres, establishing 530 Van Dhan Vikas Kendras in eight districts, and setting up a skill development centre in Udaipur. The monthly mess allowance for students was raised to Rs 3,250, while 250 new Maa-Badi centres were sanctioned. A total of 5,947 centres have been inaugurated under the Adi-Karmyogi Abhiyan. Sharma said 2.36 lakh agricultural minikits were distributed to tribal farmers, and loans worth Rs 925 crore were disbursed under the Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar Rajasthan Dalit-Tribal Enterprise Promotion Scheme. He also highlighted the Saundh Mati-Adi Dharohar documentation scheme for tribal art and the inaugural Adi Gaurav Samman ceremony at Mangarh Dham. On employment, Sharma said 1.90 lakh posts had been filled during the governments tenure, with recruitment underway for 1.22 lakh posts and a calendar issued for 1.25 lakh posts scheduled for 2026. He added that e-libraries and e-Mitra services were being made available at panchayat level through Atal Gyan Kendras. He said agreements had been signed with various states on water availability, including projects related to the Ramjal Setu link, Yamuna water sharing, Narmada and Kishau. Efforts were also underway to ensure daytime electricity supply to farmers across Rajasthan by 2027. Revenue Minister Hemant Meena said Rajasthan was witnessing rapid development under Sharmas leadership, with Pratapgarh receiving projects in drinking water, roads, healthcare, education and electricity. During the programme, Sharma launched Aadipar, the first honey product under the Vangiri brand, introduced by Rajasangh to promote minor forest produce from tribal areas.
Rajasthan: Three, including two medical students, killed in Udaipur crash
Digital Desk | Jaipur, Sep 26 (IANS) Three people, including two MBBS students, were killed and two others critically injured after a speeding car collided head-on with a trailer on the Debari-Amberi National Highway in Udaipur on Saturday afternoon. The accident occurred around 3:30 p.m. near the Ramdevji Temple in the Pratapnagar police station area. Police said a Honda City travelling from Debari towards Amberi first hit a road divider after the driver apparently lost control. The car then crossed into the opposite lane and collided with an oncoming trailer. The impact left the vehicle mangled, trapping its occupants inside. Additional Superintendent of Police Umesh Ojha confirmed that all four occupants were MBBS students at Pacific Medical College in Umarda, Udaipur. The deceased were identified as Uday Bansal, a resident of Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, and Ruchika Parihar, 25, from Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh. Police said a third person also died in the crash. The injured include Shashank Singh, son of Lakshminarayan and a resident of Haryana, who sustained serious injuries and was admitted to a private hospital. Another female student travelling in the car was also critically injured. Police said efforts were underway to confirm the identity of the third deceased person and the injured woman. Residents and police worked together to extricate the victims from the wreckage. The bodies of the deceased were taken to the mortuary, while the two critically injured were rushed to hospital. Their condition was reported to be serious. The accident caused significant traffic disruption on the highway, with vehicles queuing on both sides. Police deployed a crane to remove the wrecked car and trailer from the road, restoring traffic flow after clearing the scene. Preliminary investigation suggests the car lost control, struck the divider, and entered the opposite lane before colliding with the trailer. Police have launched a probe into the incident.
RCA election: Sons of five political leaders enter fray
Digital Desk | Jaipur, Sep 26 (IANS) The Rajasthan Cricket Association (RCA) election has gained momentum with the sons of several prominent political leaders filing nominations on the final day. Dhananjay Singh Khinvsar, son of Health Minister Gajendra Singh Khinvsar, and Parakram Singh Rathore, son of former minister Rajendra Rathore, filed nominations for the post of President. Pawan Dilawar, son of Education Minister Madan Dilawar, entered the contest for Vice-President, while Ashish Tiwari, son of Rajya Sabha MP Ghanshyam Tiwari, filed papers for Treasurer. Mohit Yadav, son of BJP MLA Jaswant Yadav, submitted nominations for both Secretary and Vice-President. The nomination process for the RCAs 202629 elections concluded on Saturday. Polling is scheduled for September 29 at the RCA Academy in Jaipur. Three groups have emerged in the election. The first is associated with Dhananjay Singh Khinvsar, the second with Parakram Singh Rathore, and the third with Brij Kishore Upadhyay. From the third group, Brij Kishore Sharma filed for President, Ratan Singh for Vice-President, Pinkesh Porwal for Secretary, Rajesh Saraswat for Joint Secretary, Vishnu Agarwal for Treasurer, and Arisht Singhvi for Executive Member. From Rathores group, nominations were filed by Manoj Sharma for Vice-President, Sushil Jain for Treasurer, Sushil Jain and Ratan Singh for Joint Secretary, and Dharmveer Singh for Executive Member. Speaking after filing his nomination, Dhananjay Singh Khinvsar said, We have not received any communication from the government; that is why we have come to file our nominations. He added that he had no information about the other panel. District cricket associations linked to the BJP have indicated they will follow directions issued by the government and the organisation. With multiple panels and candidates entering the contest, the final composition of the electoral field will become clear after scrutiny and withdrawal of nominations. According to the election schedule, nominations closed on September 26, scrutiny will take place on September 27, and withdrawals on September 28. The final list of candidates will be issued on September 28, with polling and counting scheduled for September 29. The RCA election has drawn attention because several candidates are connected to political families. Reports have identified seven such names in wider discussions, though their roles in the final contest vary. The election will determine the new RCA executive for the 202629 term.
Rajasthan: Saroj Kanwar elected Jaipurs first female Deputy Mayor
Digital Desk | Jaipur, Sep 26 (IANS) BJP candidate Saroj Kanwar was elected Deputy Mayor of the Jaipur Municipal Corporation on Saturday, becoming the first woman to hold the post. She defeated Congress candidate Salman Mansoori. Out of 150 councillors, 149 cast their votes, with Congress councillor Vandita Sharma unable to vote due to a leg injury. Kanwar secured 89 votes, while Mansoori received 58. One vote was cast for NOTA, and another was declared invalid. Kanwar entered electoral politics by contesting the councillor election for the first time. Following her victory, she rose directly to the post of Deputy Mayor. She is the wife of Ranjeet Singh Sodala, a former BJP state secretary and state president of the Ravna Rajput community. The BJP had fielded her as its candidate for the councillor election. Celebrations broke out outside the Municipal Corporation headquarters after the result was announced. BJP workers and supporters lifted Sodala onto their shoulders amid the jubilant scenes. A total of 149 councillors participated in the voting, which took place under tight security. Police personnel were deployed at the entrance, and councillors were allowed inside only after security checks. Mayor Sunil Kothari also arrived at the headquarters to cast his vote. The Deputy Mayor election followed the recently concluded mayoral election, in which BJPs Sunil Kothari was elected Mayor of Jaipur. Both BJP and Congress had kept their councillors together at designated camps during the mayoral election period. The councillors returned to the Corporation headquarters for the Deputy Mayor election. The BJP had also reached out to independent councillors ahead of the voting and claimed their support. The final vote count confirmed Kanwars victory by 31 votes over the Congress candidate. She is expected to assume office shortly, with several BJP leaders present for the occasion.
Rajasthan: BJPs Vijay Singh Panwar elected Jodhpur Deputy Mayor
Digital Desk | Jaipur, Sep 26 (IANS) BJP councillor Vijay Singh Panwar was elected Deputy Mayor of Jodhpur Municipal Corporation on Saturday, defeating Congress candidate and former Deputy Mayor Abdul Karim Johnny by four votes. According to the official result, Panwar secured 52 votes, while Abdul Karim received 48. The election result came a day after BJPs Prasannchand Mehta was elected Mayor of Jodhpur, giving the party control of both top posts in the corporation. Voting for the Deputy Mayors post began at 2:30 p.m. Councillors arrived at the municipal office after verification and cast their votes. The result was announced shortly after counting concluded. The BJP had won 45 seats in the municipal elections and later secured the support of seven independent councillors, taking its strength to 52. Congress has 44 councillors, while 10 independents and one Rashtriya Loktantrik Party (RLP) councillor were also elected. The majority mark in the 101-member House is 51. With the support of independents, the BJP crossed the majority threshold. Congress had again fielded Abdul Karim Johnny, who had served as Deputy Mayor during the previous Congress-led board. Both Jodhpur Mayor Prasannchand Mehta and Deputy Mayor Vijay Singh Panwar are councillors from the Sardarpura Assembly constituency. Mehta won from Ward 82, while Panwar won from Ward 98. Abdul Karim Johnny, who lost the Deputy Mayor election, has been elected councillor for the fifth time and previously served as Deputy Mayor. Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot represents the Sardarpura Assembly constituency. With Panwars election, the BJP now holds both the Mayor and Deputy Mayor posts in Jodhpur Municipal Corporation.
Rajasthan: Independent MLA granted bail in 23-year-old land lease case
Digital Desk | Jaipur, Sep 26 (IANS) Independent MLA from Hanumangarh, Ganeshraj Bansal, who was arrested in connection with a nearly 23-year-old case concerning the alleged fraudulent issuance of two land lease deeds, was granted bail by the District and Sessions Court on Saturday. The court accepted the bail application filed on Bansals behalf. A day earlier, the Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM) Court had rejected his bail plea and declined the CID-CBs request for an additional seven days of police remand. After completing four days of police remand, the CID-CB produced Bansal before the CJM Court on Friday and sought a further seven days of remand for questioning. The CJM Court rejected the request and ordered Bansal to judicial custody. A bail application was subsequently filed before the CJM Court but was rejected. His legal team then approached the District and Sessions Court. During Saturdays hearing, the court granted bail. Bansal therefore spent four days in police remand and one day in judicial custody following his arrest. A large number of lawyers, Bansals supporters and others gathered at the court complex during the proceedings. His arrest came while the municipal election process was underway in Rajasthan. Police registered two separate cases on September 17 against Bansal, his wife and former Municipal Council Chairperson Santosh Bansal, former Executive Officer Bhanwarlal Soni, and plot owners Krishna Rani and Raj Rani Chugh. The cases relate to allegations of fraudulent issuance of lease deeds and the use of forged documents. According to the allegations, the Hanumangarh Municipal Council issued lease deeds for Plot Nos. 8 and 16 in Sector-9L of Hanumangarh Junction in 2003. Investigators found discrepancies between the information recorded in the lease deeds and the Municipal Councils official records. The allegation is that, based on these details, government land was represented as private land, resulting in the issuance of leases and allegedly providing undue benefits to the beneficiaries. The case also involves an alleged loss of several crores of rupees in government revenue. The CID-CB is investigating the case. According to the investigation timeline, the agency detained Bansal in the Bikaner district area on September 19 and arrested him on September 20 following questioning. He was produced before the court on September 21, when the CID-CB was granted four days of police remand. After the remand period ended, Bansal was produced before the CJM Court on Friday. The court rejected the agencys request for a further seven days of remand and sent him to judicial custody. He subsequently approached the District and Sessions Court, which granted him bail on Saturday.
Teacher Accused Of Harassing Minor Girl Arrested
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THE FIRST ARGUMENT by R.K. Garg I encountered was in Ranjit D. Udeshi v. State of Maharashtra , which was part of our criminal law course in the Faculty of Law. Garg was counsel for Udeshi, the owner of the Popular Book Stall in Bombay, who had been convicted for obscenity under S.292 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 for selling D.H. Lawrences novel Lady Chatterleys Lover. Garg argued that S.292 was an unconstitutional restriction on the freedom of speech and expression under Article 19(1)(a). The judgment of the Court by Justice M. Hidayatullah paid a compliment to the counsel for the appellant. Our brilliant criminal law teacher Dr A.S. Bedi, referring to that compliment, said, Mr Garg is a great lawyer indeed. But the judgment went against the appellant. The Court upheld both the section and the conviction, declaring Lady Chatterleys Lover obscene. In condemning a piece of literature, Dr Bedi told us, Justice Hidayatullah wrote a piece of literature himself. I was sceptical of that, and disappointed by the judgment. Justice Hidayatullah was the 1960s equivalent of todays woke judge. He was educated at Cambridge, was a barrister at law, and seemed to be a synthesis of erudition, liberalism and cosmopolitanism. How could he and the Supreme Court through him purport to say a piece of literature was obscene? And, in my innocence, I thought, if a counsel was being complimented for his argument, he should have won the case. It is only later that I realized that the losing counsel will sometimes get the consolation prize of a compliment; I have received some in my time. I had, of course, heard of R.K. Garg even earlier, in my years in school. My mothers first cousin, M.K. Ramamurthi, along with R.K. Garg, D.P. Singh and S.C. Agrawal had set up a litigating law firm in the Supreme Court called Ramamurthi and Co., which became very well known. They were from different parts of the country. Ramamurthi was from Tamil Nadu, Garg from Uttar Pradesh, D.P. Singh from Bihar and S.C. Agrawal from Rajasthan. I am writing about Ramamurthi in another chapter of this book, so I only need to tell you about D.P. Singh and S.C. Agrawal. D.P. Singh, a lawyer from Bihar, later became a Senior Advocate and a Congress MP. Singh was a vocal supporter of the major constitutional amendments that Indira Gandhi brought about to implement her socialist vision and was an articulate defender of the supersession of judges in 1973. S.C. Agrawal was the sole non-political member of the team. He was the workhorse of the firm, excelling in drafting. He later became a Judge of the Rajasthan High Court and then served with distinction as a Judge of the Supreme Court from 1990 until 1998. Rajendra Kumar Garg was born in October 1928. His hometown was Saharanpur known for its high-quality iron and brass locks in western UP. After his school education there, he studied at Ewing Christian College, Allahabad. He obtained a masters degree in philosophy and a degree in law from Allahabad University. Those were the glorious days of that great university. The English department had two young lecturers who became legendary names in Hindi and Urdu literature. The first was Harivansh Rai Bachchan, and the second was Raghupati Sahai, better known as Firaq Gorakhpuri. Firaq was to become Gargs lifelong friend. Poignantly, when Firaq died at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), his body was brought to Gargs house in Niti Bagh. In his student days, Garg was a prominent leader of the All India Student Federation and, in a natural progression, became a leader of the undivided Communist Party of India. He started his practice in Saharanpur in 1953 and was also elected vice-chairman of the Saharanpur municipality. He shifted to Allahabad in 1955 and joined the chambers of the progressive lawyer S.N. Dwivedi, who later became a Judge of the Allahabad High Court and eventually a Judge of the Supreme Court. Justice Dwivedi was in the minority of six in the Kesavananda Bharati case, holding in favour of Parliaments unlimited power to amend the Constitution. Such was his ardour for parliamentary supremacy that when he was elevated to the Supreme Court, he told a gathering of lawyers who had come to say goodbye to him at the railway station that he was going to Delhi to overrule Golak Nath. In 1960, R.K. Garg decided to shift to Delhi. He wrote to the Attorney General, Motilal Setalvad: You are the most eminent lawyer in independent India, and I shall consider myself fortunate if I am given the opportunity to join your chamber as I desire to learn to defend the interests of the working class, whom I politically represent. It is to the credit of the staid and dour M.C. Setalvad that he agreed to take a firebrand communist into his chamber. Till the end, Garg revered Setalvad, and no one who went to brief Garg could miss his photograph on his office wall. In his advocacy, Garg was vociferous and strident, and had the delightful habit of looking back after what he thought was a punchline to see if the rest of the courtroom liked his argument. I have often wondered why and how, in this obsequious and milord-ing profession, lawyers like Garg and Ramamurthi were aggressive. I believe that in the geriatric Supreme Court, in which they set up practice, in a court dominated by the likes of Setalvad, C.K. Daphtary and A.C.V. Viswanatha Sastri, youngsters could not afford to be meek. And thus, stormy petrels like them would not curb their natural style. Most judges took Gargs aggression in their stride, but not Justice A. Varadarajan, who, sitting as a junior judge with Justice Murtaza Fazl Ali, insisted (much to the discomfiture of the senior judge) on issuing a notice of contempt to him. Varadarajan retired in August 1985, and the matter lay hidden in the depths of the Courts registry till Gargs passing. However, behind the aggression and flamboyance lay a formidable intellect. There was both depth and width of knowledge, not only of law but of politics, literature and philosophy. As Chief Justice M.N. Venkatachaliah said at the Full Court Reference held on his passing, His was an enormous mind indeed. Gargs intellectual integrity made him a bit of an oddball in party politics. He was an elected member of the UP Legislative Assembly on a Communist Party of India (CPI) ticket from 1973 to 1977. I had always wondered why a person of such formidable talent and stature was not chosen by the CPI to represent it in Parliament. The party was evidently uncomfortable with him because of the Congress Partys comfort with him. In fact, his election to the UP Legislative Assembly on a CPI ticket was also with the support of the Congress. He was ultimately expelled by the Communist Party of India. Interestingly, Garg was in favour of the supersession of judges, and had backed Indira Gandhis progressive policies. He also did not oppose the Emergency. In fact, the CPI (his party at the time) supported it. Garg was, however, uncomfortable with the emergence of Sanjay Gandhi, and memorably described him as an extra-constitutional centre of power. Gargs contributions to the jurisprudence of the Court starts from the 1960s, and continued till his premature death in 1994. They were in the fields of personal liberty, freedom of speech, the right to life, criminal law, independence of the judiciary, public service law, and in varied areas of constitutional law and interpretation. Full Court References are rarely able to capture all the contributions of a lawyer to the jurisprudence of the court, but in the case of Garg (and a few months earlier in the case of his comrade Ramamurthi), the many cases argued by him are mentioned. In an era where fees were freely given in cash, and that was in fact the norm in criminal cases, Garg was known to deposit and declare every rupee that he earned. So he had the moral authority and standing to approach the Supreme Court himself as an honest taxpayer to challenge the Special Bearer Bonds Scheme. This was a scheme introduced by the post-Emergency Indira Gandhi government allowing the investment of black money into non-taxable, anonymously held bonds. The aim was to raise investment for the government by providing immunity from prosecution to those who put their undisclosed funds into government bonds. He failed in his challenge, but succeeded in getting a dissent from Justice A.C. Gupta. Decades later, my mind went back to Garg, as the Supreme Court struck down the Electoral Bonds Scheme, and as Justice B.V. Nagarathna wrote her powerful dissent in the demonetization case. Gargs long-time junior, Sunil Kumar Jain, recalls his senior as a kind person but a hard taskmaster. If they were working late into the night on a case, Garg himself would drive Sunil home to his flat in Lajpat Nagar. But he also recalls the many dressing-downs he received, during some of which he actually wept. Communal harmony was a cause dear to Garg. This was not surprising because Saharanpur had a large Muslim population, and he was educated in that great GangaJamuni town of Allahabad in its pre-Prayagraj avatar. One weekend in July 1994, when he was in the midst of hearings in the Presidential Reference on Ayodhya, he travelled to Saharanpur to address a meeting on secularism.9 Tragically, he died in a road accident during that trip. The circumstances of his passing left many of us teary-eyed. One of those who died with Garg in the accident was a communist friend of his. Sunil Jain recalls that the last rites for both were conducted together. Poignantly, a wreath on behalf of the Communist Party of India was placed on the body of the colleague but not on that of Garg. Expulsion from a communist party is no different from excommunication by a conservative religious sect; it goes right up to your grave. For me, it was a double whammy because my senior, Ramamurthi, had passed just the previous year, in 1993. In one of two instances of which I am aware of a court noting with regret the passing of a lawyer who had been arguing before it in an ongoing hearing, Justice S.P. Bharucha wrote: We are indebted to the learned Attorney General for the assistance that he has rendered to the Court. We are indebted to counsel who have appeared in these matters; if we single out Mr. R.K. Garg, it is because of his untimely demise. The other instance is Gobinda Mukhoty, about whom I write separately. The Full Court Reference to Garg in the Supreme Court on 10 August 1994 was one of the most memorable I have ever witnessed (I must confess that in the last couple of decades, I have stopped attending Full Court References because they have become mechanical and mindless repetitions of biodatas). The Attorney General Milon Kumar Banerji said, One Rajendra Kumar Garg, never a second again. One could see how moved Chief Justice Venkatachaliah was, and his description of Garg as the pillar of the alternative argument is unforgettable.
SkyStriker, HIMARS, Apache: India, US Showcase Firepower At Yudh Abhyas 2026 | Watch
Exercise Yudh Abhyas 2026 has showcased India's growing unmanned and precision-strike capabilities, with the indigenous SkyStriker loitering munition successfully detecting and striking a designated target at Rajasthan's Mahajan Field Firing Range. The India-US exercise also featured Pinaka, M777, Dhanush artillery systems, Apache attack helicopters, L70 air-defence guns and Swathi weapon-locating radars, while the US Army deployed HIMARS and M-LIDS. The drill focuses on interoperability, Integrated Battle Groups, mountain warfare, drones, autonomous systems and multi-domain operations. US Ambassador Sergio Gor witnessed the firing demonstration and praised the defence partnership.
Digital Desk | Jaipur, Sep 26 (IANS) The election result for the Khatushyamji Municipality in Sikar district was declared on Saturday, with Congress candidate Vinita Poonia elected as the Municipality Chairperson by a margin of just one vote. The counting of the 19 votes cast on September 21 began at the municipal office at 10 a.m. on Saturday. Congress's Vinita Poonia secured 10 votes, while BJP candidate Prem Devi received 9 votes. Congress supporters celebrated after Poonia was declared the winner. The ballot box containing the 19 votes was brought from the strongroom to the municipal office in compliance with an order of the Rajasthan High Court. The ballot box was retrieved in the presence of Returning Officer (RO) Kapil Upadhyay, ASP Deepak Garg, Deputy Superintendent of Police Rajesh Kumar Jangid, other police officials and Congress candidate Vinita Poonia. Tight security arrangements were made during the process. BJP candidate Prem Devi did not reach the strongroom. The counting of the 19 votes subsequently began at 10 a.m. With 10 votes, Poonia defeated Prem Devi by one vote and was declared the Chairperson of Khatushyamji Municipality. The result followed an order of the Jaipur Bench of the Rajasthan High Court on September 24. Vinita Poonia, a councillor from Ward 11 and a candidate for the Chairperson's post, had approached the court. The court cancelled the re-polling that had been scheduled for September 25 and directed the authorities to count the 19 votes cast on September 21 and declare the result. Following the court's directions, the Returning Officer conducted the counting on Saturday, bringing the election process to a conclusion. The Khatushyamji Municipality has a 20-member board, comprising 8 BJP councillors, 8 Congress councillors, three independents and one RLP councillor. Of the 20 councillors, 19 cast their votes in the September 21 election for Chairperson. Lakshmi, the Congress councillor from Ward 10, did not turn up to vote. Police had located Lakshmi following a complaint filed by her husband, Harlal. After voting concluded on September 21, the ballot box containing the 19 votes was sealed and placed in safe custody. Following the High Court's directions, those votes were counted on Saturday, resulting in Vinita Poonia's election as Chairperson by a one-vote margin.
RPSC has released the interview schedule 2026 for Librarian and Assistant Professor (Maths, Public Administration, Political Science, Orthopedics) posts. Check post-wise interview dates, required documents, and important instructions issued by Rajasthan Public Service Commission, Ajmer.
Foragers to managers: Baran's Sahariya women exchange firewood for financial freedom
Sahariya tribal women in Rajasthan are transitioning from low-wage foraging to managing packaging units effectively. Mission Samarthya-Saksham Sakhi has successfully linked over 1,000 women to institutional markets. This initiative has increased their monthly income significantly, allowing many to earn Rs 8,000 to Rs 10,000. The focus on value addition and packaging has resulted in a promising economic turnaround.
Analysis | Rajasthan Civic Polls: BJP's Big Win, Cross-Voting, Congress Infighting
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NTPC Green Energy commissions 81.34 MW solar capacity at Bikaner, Rajasthan
The current commercial capacity of NTPC Green Energy Limited group stands at 10,977.23 MW. With the addition of this capacity, the total installed capacity of the NTPC Green Energy group increases to 11,058.57 MW.
Delhi-NCR wakes up to pleasant weather as rain, thunderstorms likely over next three days
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 26 (IANS) Delhi-NCR woke up to pleasant weather and cool winds on Saturday, with light to moderate rainfall expected over the next two to three days. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for Saturday, warning of thunderstorms and gusty winds of up to 30 kmph. The expected rainfall is likely to provide some relief from the recent heat as the national Capital moves into the post-monsoon period. Rainfall is expected on Saturday, Sunday and Monday as a depression over Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh moves towards Uttar Pradesh and interacts with a weak western disturbance. While heavier rainfall is expected in parts of Uttarakhand and north-western Uttar Pradesh, Delhi-NCR, Punjab, Haryana and north Rajasthan are likely to receive lighter showers. Similar weather conditions are expected to prevail on Sunday, while there is also a possibility of light rain on Monday. The change in weather is attributed to a cyclonic circulation in the lower atmosphere over north-western Uttar Pradesh and adjoining areas. The southwest monsoon withdrew from Delhi on September 23, two days ahead of its normal withdrawal date, marking the earliest retreat from the national Capital since 2002. Despite the early withdrawal, weather officials said the prevailing weather systems could continue to bring scattered showers and thunderstorms over the next few days. Cloudy skies and moist easterly winds helped keep temperatures lower in Delhi on Friday. The maximum temperature settled at 33 degrees Celsius, one degree below normal, while the minimum temperature was recorded at 24.2 degrees Celsius. For Saturday, the IMD has forecast a maximum temperature of 32-34 degrees Celsius and a minimum of 22-23 degrees Celsius. Meanwhile, a weather system over Chhattisgarh and Odisha, along with a fresh spell associated with a trough in the upper atmosphere, is expected to bring heavy rainfall across a wide stretch of the country on Saturday, according to the IMD. At the centre of the weather activity is a depression that formed over south Odisha and adjoining south Chhattisgarh. Uttar Pradesh is likely to witness intense rainfall activity over the next two days, the IMD said on Friday, issuing a red alert for several districts. The weather agency warned of heavy to very heavy rainfall at several places and extremely heavy rainfall at isolated locations. The state government has placed district administrations on alert in view of the forecast till September 27. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, taking note of the forecast of heavy rainfall, thunderstorms and the situation arising from flash floods, directed district magistrates of the concerned districts to maintain special vigilance and visit the field to monitor arrangements. Meanwhile, Delhi's air quality remained in the 'satisfactory' category. The AQI recorded at various monitoring stations was 63 at NSUT Jaffarpur, 65 at Punjabi Bagh, 68 at Shadipur, 85 at Sirifort, 67 at Chandni Chowk, 65 at Commonwealth Sports Complex, 56 at JNU, 72 at Alipur, 63 at R K Puram, 77 at Anand Vihar, 84 at Mundka, 68 at Vivek Vihar, 120 at Rohini, 129 at Wazirpur and 91 at Nehru Nagar.
BJP wins mayor elections at three municipal corporations in Rajasthan
Prasanna Chand Mehta was elected Mayor of Jodhpur, while Anusuiya Goswami was elected to the position in Kota
Independent MLA Ganeshraj Bansal Sent to Judicial Custody in Land Dispute Case
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Rajasthan's State Tax Department detected potential tax liability of 22.79 crore at over 25 establishments during its crackdown on suspected GST evasion and fraudulent ITC claims.
Welfare delivery drives partys electoral success: Nitin Nabin
Digital Desk | Jaipur, Sep 25 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National President Nitin Nabin on Friday said electoral victories should not be seen merely as a means of gaining power but as opportunities to serve the people. Addressing the Seva Sankalp Sabha at Dadiya village in Jaipur on the 110th birth anniversary of Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya, Nabin responded to questions surrounding the BJPs repeated electoral victories. Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma, BJP State President Madan Rathore, and several other party leaders and public representatives attended the programme. The event formed part of the BJPs ongoing Seva Sankalp Abhiyan. Nabin paid floral tribute to Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya and recalled his philosophy of Antyodaya, under which development is intended to reach the last person in society. He said BJP workers and elected representatives should treat electoral victories as opportunities to work for the people, not simply as a means to attain political power. He emphasised that representatives in Panchayati Raj institutions and urban local bodies have an important role in taking the philosophy of Antyodaya to the grassroots. He urged party workers to remain continuously connected with the public and work with a spirit of service, particularly for the poor and underprivileged. Referring to the BJPs performance in the recent Rajasthan local body elections, Nabin congratulated party workers. He said the results reflected public support for the development-oriented work of the governments led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma. Nabin also addressed the question raised by Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi about the BJPs repeated electoral victories. He attributed the partys sustained success to its workers' dedication and hard work, and its emphasis on public service. He cited welfare measures such as housing for people experiencing poverty, sanitation facilities and the PM SVANidhi scheme for street vendors, saying public confidence grows when government benefits reach intended beneficiaries. He referred to former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhis earlier observation about leakages in the delivery of government funds. He contrasted it with Prime Minister Narendra Modis emphasis on delivering welfare benefits directly to beneficiaries. Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma said the Rajasthan government was working to fulfil the commitments made in its Sankalp Patra. He claimed that 78 per cent of the commitments had been completed so far, repeating the same figure he has previously cited when discussing his governments performance. Rathore congratulated party workers for the partys performance in the civic body elections and said preparations should now begin for the forthcoming Panchayat elections. He highlighted the contribution of BJP workers and office-bearers to the partys performance in the local body polls. Nabin concluded by reiterating Pandit Deendayal Upadhyayas philosophy that development acquires its true meaning when its benefits reach the last person in society, and called upon BJP workers to carry this message to the grassroots.
RPSC Main Merit List 2026 - Download Biochemist and Assistant Professor PDF at rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in
RPSC has released the Main Merit List (After Interview) 2026 for Biochemist and Assistant Professor (Medical Education) Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Paediatrics. Check roll number, category, written marks, interview marks, and grand total of all candidates, download the official PDF, and get complete details on rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in.
RPSC Assistant Professor Answer Key 2026 - Download Final Key PDF at rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in
RPSC has published the final answer key for the Assistant Professor (Medical Education Department) Comp. Exam-2024 in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Paediatrics. Check exam dates, deleted questions and the complete 150-question answer lists.
Forget Jaipur or Jodhpur, Khatu Shyamji makes Sikar the top tourist destination in Rajasthan
Sikar has emerged as Rajasthan's top tourist destination in the first half of 2026, recording 1.56 crore visits between January and June. The surge was driven largely by Khatu Shyamji, which has become a major religious tourism destination in the state.
Rajasthan civic polls: BJP wins Kota and Jaipur, Jodhpur result awaited
BJPs Anusuiya Goswami was elected Kota mayor with 65 votes against Congress candidate Sunita Sumans 35. Sunil Kothari won Jaipur, while voting in Jodhpur was underway. Protests were reported outside Jaipur Municipal Corporation over alleged irregularities during the voting process.
Rajasthan: Man killed with stone, police say attacker
Alwar: A 40-year-old man was allegedly struck on his head with a stone outside a police station in Rajasthans Alwar district on Thursday, September 24, with police saying the accused was mentally challenged. Authorities have detained the accused, identified as Harsh Murtikar, following the alleged assault outside Barodameo police station. The deceased, Sekoon Khan, a 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 .
Tarang Shakti 2026: F-35s Join Rafales, Tejas as India
The second edition of Exercise Tarang Shakti, the Indian Air Forces flagship multinational air exercise, begins Saturday, September 26, at Air Force Station Jodhpur and adjoining air bases in Rajasthan, running through October 12. The drill marks a significant milestone for the IAF: the first-ever participation of the US Air Forces fifth-generation F-35 Lightning II [] The post Tarang Shakti 2026: F-35s Join Rafales, Tejas as Indias Largest Multinational Air Exercise Kicks Off in Jodhpur Tomorrow appeared first on Tfipost.com .
Gauahar Khan has reacted to a recent moment involving Aasif Khan on Bigg Boss 19, questioning the actors comments about moustaches and masculinity. The Bigg Boss 7 winner said she found Aasifs remarks and his behaviour on the show disappointing, while also acknowledging his work as an actor. The discussion unfolded during the captaincy task in which contestants were required to put rejected stamps on fellow housemates. Gullu put the rejected stamp on Yung DSAs face and explained that he believed Yung was behaving as though he was running the entire house. He also took issue with Yung styling the moustaches of members of his group in the same manner, suggesting that Yung expected others to follow his preferences. Aasif Khan defends Yung DSA over moustache comment Aasif Khan, who received the majority of the rejected stamps during the task, defended Yung when the discussion turned to the moustache issue. Explaining why the moustache was significant to him, Aasif said, Hum naa Rajasthan se aate hain, yeh mooch humari pehchaan hai, aur muchmundo ko mardon mein consider nahi karte hum. Isliye daadi aisi hai. Aasifs statement prompted a reaction from Gauahar, who questioned linking a mans identity or masculinity to his appearance. She also expressed disappointment that Aasif, whom she described as a good actor, was showing what she considered narrow thinking on the reality show. Gauahar Khan calls out Aasifs small thinking Taking to Instagram, Gauahar shared a note addressing the incident. She wrote, Yaar I have a question , Asif ka career toh acting mein bohat accha chal raha hai naa , he shouldn't have come on the show to showcase such small thinking and really silly behaviour , when that girl was dissing uditi, in the most low manner , he was enjoying like they r all his thoughts . Felt bad seeing that . Such a good actor par Har cheez Mein aisi soch choti lagti hai . Gauahar further referred to Aasifs comment about moustaches and masculinity, writing, Mard ki nishaani mooch hoti hai hhahahah islam mein toh musalman mard ke liye sunnah is no moonch, has he forgotten that ???? Mard ki nishaani uski unchi soch aur behaviour hoti hai ! Wish he knew that ! The exchange comes as tensions continue to play out inside the Bigg Boss 19 house. Yung DSA and Isha Rikhi are among the contestants nominated for eviction this week. Also Read:Bigg Boss 20: SHOCKING! Kushal Tanwar, aka Gullu, CONFIRMS he was married, REACTS to wedding picture leak controversy; says, I got divorced in 2024. It was a very depressing phase
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Rajasthan CET 2026 Exam Dates Revised: Key Updates for Candidates
The Rajasthan Staff Selection Board has announced revised dates for the CET 2026 exams, affecting over 40 lakh candidates. The Senior Secondary Level exam is now scheduled for December 1-3, 2026, while the Graduate Level exam will occur in January 2027. Additionally, the validity of the CET scorecard has been extended to three years, with a minimum passing mark of 40%. Candidates can download their admit cards online shortly before the exams. Stay informed about these crucial updates to ensure your preparation is on track.
LCC Projects jumps after emerging L1 bidder for sprinkler irrigation project in Rajasthan
LCC Projects rallied 3.09% to Rs 147.55 after the company emerged as the lowest bidder (L-1) for a Rs 653.34-crore irrigation project in Rajasthan.
Heat Returns to Rajasthan as Monsoon Departs, Six Districts Exceed 40 Degrees Celsius
Rajasthan experiences a surge in temperatures as monsoon ends, with six districts recording over 40C. Heat Returns to Rajasthan as Monsoon Departs, Six Districts Exceed 40 Degrees Celsius
What's Sergio Gor Doing At Yudh Abhyas?
On Thursday, September 24, US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor witnessed the India-US Joint Military Exercise Yudh Abhyas 2026 at the Mahajan field firing range in Bikaner, Rajasthan.
Rajasthan Safai Karmachari Recruitment 2026 Last date Extended - Apply Online for 24,752 Posts
Rajasthan Local Self Government Department has released the official notification for the recruitment of 24,752 Safai Karmachari posts. The online application process will begin on 15 August 2026, and the last date has been Extended to 01 October 2026. Candidates must be 21 to 40 years old to be eligible for this recruitment.
Voting Underway for Mayor Positions in Rajasthans Major Municipalities
Voting is taking place for mayoral positions in Jaipur, Jodhpur, and Kota, with results expected later today. Voting Underway for Mayor Positions in Rajasthans Major Municipalities
Pacific Dental College and Hospital Becomes First in Rajasthan to Receive NABH Accreditation
Udaipur: Pacific Dental College and Hospital, Debari, has received the prestigious National Accreditation Board for Hospitals and Healthcare Providers (NABH) accreditation, marking a significant achievement in dental healthcare and education. With this recognition, Pacific Dental College and Hospital has become the first dental college and hospital in Rajasthan to receive NABH accreditation. The institution has ... Read more Pacific Dental College and Hospital Becomes First in Rajasthan to Receive NABH Accreditation
Tragic Accident Claims Four Lives in Rajasthans Rajsamand District
A tragic tractor-trolley accident in Rajsamand, Rajasthan, resulted in four fatalities and left 11 others injured. Tragic Accident Claims Four Lives in Rajasthans Rajsamand District
Ashok Gehlot Calls for Action Against Election Commission Chief Amid Allegations of Misconduct
Ashok Gehlot criticizes the Election Commission and demands action against its chief, citing concerns over recent electoral irregularities in Rajasthan. Ashok Gehlot Calls for Action Against Election Commission Chief Amid Allegations of Misconduct
Barmer MLA Ravindra Bhati Plans 5-Day March For Bigger Footprint In Rajasthan
Ravindra Singh Bhati has been something of a social media phenomenon. He has 3.1 million followers on Instagram, over 1.6 million on Facebook and his twitter handle has 3.49 lakh followers.
India and US Showcase Joint Military Prowess in Rajasthan
India and the US demonstrate their military capabilities in a joint exercise, enhancing defense cooperation at Mahajan Field Firing Range. India and US Showcase Joint Military Prowess in Rajasthan
'Yudh Abhyas 2026 to strengthen defence partnership between two countries': US envoy Sergio Gor
The Indian and US armies 22nd joint military exercise, Yudh Abhyas 2026 will strengthen defence cooperation between India and United States, said US envoy Sergio Gor attending the joint military exercise in Rajasthan. In a...
India-US forces in action: Ambassador Sergio Gor witnesses Yudh Abhyas drills
US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor visited Rajasthans Mahajan Field Firing Range to witness Yudh Abhyas 2026, where Indian and US Army contingents are conducting joint drills involving varied terrain, advanced weapons and technology
India-US defence diplomacy on display at Yudh Abhyas 2026 in Rajasthan
The bilateral military exercise brings together 600 personnel each from the Indian and US armies, with a focus on interoperability and multi-domain warfare
RPSC Biochemist Answer Key 2026 - Download Final Answer Key at rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in
RPSC has published the final answer key for the Biochemist (Medical Education Department) Comp. Exam 2024, held on 07-07-2025. Check all 150 answers, the deleted question, and what to do next.
US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor visited the Mahajan Field Firing Range (MFFR) in Rajasthan on Thursday, September 24, where Indian and American troops are conducting joint drills under Exercise Yudh Abhyas 2026, and used the occasion to underline the strength of the two countries defence relationship. Gor posted on X that it was impressive [] The post US Ambassador Sergio Gor Hails Indo-US Troops Training Together at Mahajan Range, Calls Yudh Abhyas a Sign of Deepening Defence Ties appeared first on Tfipost.com .
IGL looking to acquire stakes in city gas distribution firms: Chairman
IGL is also expanding into renewable energy, with plans for solar power plants in Rajasthan, while pursuing backward integration through meter manufacturing
