Vedanta plans $200 million push to lift Rajasthan oil output
Vedanta Oil and Gas is increasing investment in Rajasthan to enhance crude output from existing wells. The company aims to invest approximately $200 million in 2026-27 across several fields in the region. Further, Vedanta plans to develop a new hub for gas growth in the northeast region. Enhanced-recovery techniques are being employed to increase production efficiency from their wells.
Wife gets late husband's job, leaves in-laws; HC orders 25% salary for mother-in-law
In this case, a widow secured a government job under this provision but later allegedly left her late husband's parents on their own. The Rajasthan High Court explained that a compassionate appointment is intended to provide monetary support to a family struggling to cope with the sudden death of its sole earning member.
Gujarat hooch case: Rajasthan man held for arranging materials used to pack toxic liquor
Digital Desk | Bhavnagar, Oct 1 (IANS) Gujarat Police's State Monitoring Cell (SMC) has arrested another accused in the methanol-laced liquor case in Bhavnagar district, bringing the total arrests in the case to 42, police said on Thursday. The latest accused has been identified as Ladulal alias Ganesh Kharol, 22, a resident of Mahendragarh village under Karoi police station in Rajasthan's Bhilwara district. He was arrested on September 30 at 6:45 p.m. with the assistance of the Rajasthan ATS. A court has granted his police custody remand until October 8. The case relates to the consumption of methanol-laced liquor in Bhavnagar district in August, which resulted in 13 deaths, according to reports at the time. The toxic liquor had affected more than 60 people. An FSL examination of a seized bottle found 38.59 per cent methanol and 0.94 per cent ethanol. The incident came to light after people fell ill following consumption of the liquor in the Vartej area. The initial deaths were registered as accidental deaths, but subsequent investigation established a link with poisonous liquor containing methanol. A case was then registered at Vartej police station against 21 people under Sections 105, 123, 61(2), 3(5), 274, 275, 345(3), 349 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita-2023 and Sections 65(A)(B)(D)(E)(F), 65A(2), 65A(3), 67(1)A, 81 and 83 of the Prohibition Act. The investigation was subsequently handed over to the State Monitoring Cell on the directions of DGP G.S. Malik. The agency has since expanded the probe beyond those initially named in the FIR to trace the wider supply chain involved in procuring chemicals, packaging material and other equipment used to manufacture and distribute the illicit liquor. According to the latest police investigation, Kharol was allegedly involved in arranging the cardboard boxes, empty glass bottles, bottle caps, stickers, and other materials used to package the liquor, and in getting these items transported from different places to Bhavnagar. Police said Kharol had been in contact with the alleged main accused, Gautam Solanki, for some time and that the two had decided to manufacture the liquor at Solanki's house. Kharol allegedly collected the material required to manufacture and package the illicit liquor. After the incident, Kharol allegedly learned that people were dying after consuming the liquor and fled Gujarat. Police further alleged that while fleeing, he contacted other accused persons and asked them to destroy mobile phones and other evidence. The State Monitoring Cell said Kharol knew the process of manufacturing the illicit liquor and allegedly participated in its manufacture for financial gain. With his arrest, the number of people arrested in the Bhavnagar case has now reached 42. Of these, 40 are currently in judicial custody, and one is in police custody, while the latest accused has been remanded to police custody until October 8, according to the State Monitoring Cell. Earlier reports had traced the toxic liquor to a network involving people from Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh. Investigators had found that the liquor was packaged in bottles bearing the labels of a popular Indian-made foreign liquor brand, 'Royal Stag'. The investigation also established the presence of highly toxic methanol in the seized liquor. The State Monitoring Cell is continuing its investigation into the roles of the accused and the procurement and distribution network behind the methanol-laced liquor.
Bulldozer, Arrest: Congress Claims BJP Targetting Panchayat Poll Candidates In Rajasthan
Congress state president Govind Singh Dotasra alleged that administrative officials were being asked to prepare a list of potential opposition candidates.
Over 9.1 million beneficiaries receive social security pensions: Rajasthan CM
Digital Desk | Jaipur, Oct 1 (IANS) Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma on Thursday said that an empowered and compassionate society can be built only through the participation and collective contribution of all generations. He said that while the youth bring fresh energy and new ideas, the older generation possesses valuable experience and a deep understanding of life. When the energy of youth and the wisdom of senior citizens come together, social progress and national strength are further enhanced, he said. Addressing senior citizens at his official residence on the occasion of the International Day of Older Persons, the Chief Minister said older people have witnessed unprecedented changes over the past 75 to 80 years in almost every sphere of life, including science and technology, development, food habits, clothing, social life and cultural values. He emphasised that the younger generation should learn from senior citizens' experiences and understand the struggles and lessons of the past. Their lives, he said, are repositories of stories of struggle, achievement, decision-making in difficult circumstances and wisdom that can guide future generations. The Chief Minister said serving the elderly is among the highest forms of service and urged young people to care for their parents and senior citizens, noting that their blessings are invaluable. Sharma said the state government is implementing various social security schemes to ensure the safety, dignity and self-reliance of senior citizens. The state distributes more than Rs 1,100 crore every month in social security pensions to about 9.1 million beneficiaries across the state. He said 53 nursing homes and seven Sant Shravan Kumar Kalyan Seva Ashrams are operating to provide medical care, education, and other essential facilities to senior citizens. In addition, 36 Chief Minister Rehabilitation Homes and 17 Swayamsiddha Ashrams are being run to protect and support the social well-being of older people. Under the Ramashray Yojana, the government has established 61 Ramashray wards in 61 district hospitals across the state to provide healthcare services to senior citizens. Under the Senior Citizen Pilgrimage Scheme, the government has so far facilitated pilgrimages for 1.12 lakh senior citizens. The Chief Minister also said senior citizens aged 60 to 80 years receive a 50 per cent concession on fares in state transport buses, while those aged 80 years and above get free travel. During the programme, Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma transferred Rs 684.21 crore through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to 50,94,831 beneficiaries of the old-age pension scheme under the social security pension programme. On the occasion, the Chief Minister interacted directly with beneficiaries from various districts and listened to their experiences. Senior citizens who have made notable contributions to social service were honoured with shawls, shriphal and certificates of appreciation. Assistive devices were also distributed among beneficiaries. Social Justice and Empowerment Minister Avinash Gehlot said that on the International Day of Older Persons, the state government honoured individuals and organisations across Rajasthan for their notable contributions in various fields through district-level programmes. He said that under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma, the state government is working to provide a dignified life, social security, and equal opportunities to uplift deprived and needy sections of society. Additional Chief Secretary (Social Justice and Empowerment) Dinesh Kumar and Principal Secretary (Medical and Health) Gayatri Rathore, along with other senior officials, attended the program. Senior citizens from districts across the state also participated through video conferencing.
967 cannabis plants worth Rs 1.72 cr found near Gujarat-Rajasthan border
Digital Desk | Himmatnagar, Oct 1 (IANS) The Local Crime Branch (LCB) of Sabarkantha police has seized 967 cannabis plants weighing 345.6 kg and valued at over Rs 1.72 crore that were allegedly being cultivated under the cover of cotton crops on a farm in Kotda Gadhi village near the Rajasthan border. Police said the action was carried out as part of the Say No to Drugs and Drug-Free Sabarkantha missions aimed at curbing the production, illegal transportation, purchase and sale of narcotic substances in the district. The LCB team received information while conducting patrols in the Kheroj police station area that Jaga Rama Gamar and his family members were allegedly cultivating cannabis in agricultural fields under their possession in the Magra Falia area of Kotda Gadhi village. Acting on the information, the team conducted a raid and found cannabis plants cultivated alongside cotton. Police identified the fields as owned and possessed by Raychandbhai Ramabhai Gamar, Jaga Ramabhai Gamar, and Rava Punabhai Gamar, all residents of Kotda Gadhi village in Poshi taluka. A total of 967 cannabis plants weighing 345.600 kg were seized, with their value assessed at Rs 1,72,80,000. The team also collected three soil samples and three control samples during the operation. Police registered a case at Kheroj Police Station under Sections 8(c), 20(a)(1), 20(b)(2-C) and 29 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985. Further investigation and legal proceedings are underway. Raychandbhai Ramabhai Gamar, 25, has been arrested in connection with the case, while Jaga Rama Gamar and Rava Punabhai Gamar are yet to be arrested. Sabarkantha police said detecting illegal cultivation along the districts Rajasthan border and in remote areas poses geographical and logistical challenges because of the hilly terrain, isolated locations, farms away from main roads, and limited human movement. The LCB said its personnel were using human intelligence, technical information and field verification to identify such cultivation. The operation followed directions from senior officials to take legal action against those involved in narcotics-related activities.
Viral Video Shows School Principal Sleeping During School Hours In Rajasthan
In the video, the man is seen fast asleep inside a room, allegedly during official school working hours.
Drug regulator may review machinery disposal at non-compliant pharma units
The Drugs Consultative Committee has sought a detailed proposal from Rajasthan amid concerns that machinery from closed pharma units could be used to make spurious drugs
Rajasthan CM Bhajanlal Sharma launches 83 projects worth Rs 1,277 crore in Shekhawati
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NHAI rolls out Tamil Nadus first barrierless Multi-Lane Free Flow Tolling System
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 1 (IANS) National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has rolled out Tamil Nadus first Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF) based tolling system at Paranur Toll Plaza on the Tambaram Tindivanam Section of NH-179B, an official statement said on Thursday. The MLFF system introduces barrier-less tolling, enabling vehicles to pass through toll locations without stopping, the statement from Ministry of Road Transport & Highways The system leverages advanced technologies such as Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) and FASTag-based Electronic Toll Collection for efficient toll operations. MLFF eliminated the need for vehicles to stop at toll plazas, significantly reducing human intervention in the toll collection system. The system cuts down congestion, improves travel time, enhances fuel efficiency and lower vehicular emissions on National Highways. NHAI is implementing MLFF based tolling at various National Highways across the country in a phased manner. MLFF tolling system has been successful at Chorayasi Toll Plaza on SuratBharuch section of NH-48 in Gujarat; Mundka-Bakkarwala Toll Plaza on the Urban Extension Road-II (UER-II) in Delhi-NCR; Shahjahanpur, Daulatpura and Manoharpura Toll Plaza on DelhiJaipur section of NH-48 in Rajasthan; and Gharaunda Toll Plaza on the PanipatJalandhar section of National Highway-44 in Haryana. National Highway users are required to maintain functional FASTag with sufficient balance to avoid Electronic Notice (E-Notice) for a seamless MLFF experience, the statement noted. FASTag Annual Pass has crossed the significant milestone of one crore since its launch on August 15 last year. The pass is applicable for all non-commercial vehicles with a valid FASTag. The annual pass gets activated on the existing FASTag linked to the vehicle after payment of one-time fee payment through Rajmargyatra App. The Annual Pass eliminates the need to frequently recharge FASTag through one-time fee payment of Rs 3,075 for one year validity or 200 toll plaza crossings.
Rajasthan steps up push to move households from LPG to DPNG connections
Rajasthan targets 7.97 million DPNG connections by 2029 as the state expands city gas infrastructure and promotes piped natural gas as a cleaner fuel
Proxy War? Ashok Gehlot's Close Aide Seeks Rajasthan Congress Chief's Resignation
Former minister Vishvendra Singh alleged irregularities in the distribution of councillor tickets in Bharatpur, and demanded Govind Singh Dotasra's resignation.
Tripura: BSF Jawan Found Dead After Gunshot at Tebaria Border Post
Agartala, October 01: A BSF personnel was allegedly found dead after sustaining a gunshot injury from his service weapon at a duty post near Gate No. 52 of Tebaria Border Out Post (BOP) in West Tripura on Thursday morning. The deceased was identified as Nagendra Kumar, a resident of Dosod in Rajasthan, who was posted... The post Tripura: BSF Jawan Found Dead After Gunshot at Tebaria Border Post first appeared on Northeast Today .
Rajasthan: Medicines worth Rs 5 crore seized from dry well
Jaipur In a major operation, the Drug Control Department seized medicines worth approximately Rs 5 crore from a dry well The post Rajasthan: Medicines worth Rs 5 crore seized from dry well appeared first on Bilkul Online .
Weather Alert October 1: Rain, Thunderstorms and Strong Winds Forecast Across Several States
The southwest monsoon may be in its final phase, but unsettled weather is expected to continue across several parts of India on October 1, 2026. Rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds have been forecast for multiple states, including Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Rajasthan and Jharkhand.According to the...
Dry weather to persist in Delhi with cooler nights ahead; AQI remains moderate
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 1 (IANS) The weather in the national capital has turned quite dry, with bright sunshine keeping daytime temperatures warm. However, a slight drop in night temperatures is likely. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted clear skies throughout the coming week, with no possibility of rain in Delhi. Bright sunshine was observed across most parts of Delhi from Wednesday morning. However, with northwesterly winds prevailing over the region, the weather has become increasingly dry. The maximum temperature at Delhi's standard observatory at Safdarjung was recorded at 34.2 degrees Celsius, which was 0.5 degrees below normal. The minimum temperature was recorded at 22.4 degrees Celsius. The IMD has said that the southwest monsoon season had ended with a 13 per cent rainfall deficit. However, monsoon rains continue to withdraw from different parts of the country. As the monsoon retreats, parts of southern and northeastern India are expected to receive rainfall on Thursday, according to the IMD. Heavy rainfall is very likely at isolated places over Kerala, South Interior Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal. In IMD's terminology, 'isolated' refers to rainfall occurring over a small proportion of locations, generally up to 25 per cent of weather stations in a region. Meanwhile, Kerala, coastal Karnataka and the southern parts of Karnataka are expected to receive rainfall at several places on Thursday. Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Lakshadweep are likely to receive rain at a few places. Karnataka has already experienced a wet spell during the 24 hours ending at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday. Kibbanahalli in Tumakuru district recorded 10 cm of rainfall, the highest recorded by the IMD during the period. Thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds of 40-50 kmph are very likely at isolated places over Kerala and Mahe, Rayalaseema, and Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal. Winds of 30-40 kmph are expected over Andhra Pradesh, Interior Karnataka and Odisha, while strong surface winds may also prevail over parts of Andhra Pradesh. In the Northeast, thunderstorms and lightning are likely over Assam and Meghalaya, as well as Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura. Similar conditions are also expected over East Madhya Pradesh. Scattered rainfall is likely over Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura. The southwest monsoon normally begins withdrawing from northwest India in mid-September and completely retreats from the country by mid-October. This year, the withdrawal line currently passes through Gurdaspur (Punjab), Chandigarh, Muzaffarnagar (Uttar Pradesh), Aligarh (UP), Dholpur, Udaipur and Deesa (Rajasthan) before extending to Naliya in Gujarat. The IMD said conditions are likely to become favourable over the next two to three days for the withdrawal of the monsoon from the remaining parts of Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh. Similar conditions are expected to develop over most parts of Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh, as well as the entirety of Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand. Some parts of Bihar, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh and Maharashtra may also witness further withdrawal. Meanwhile, Delhi's air quality remained in the moderate category, with several monitoring stations recording elevated pollution levels. The AQI readings included Mandir Marg (150), Aya Nagar (135), CRRI Mathura Road (198), Pusa (22), Sirifort (171), IGI Airport T3 (155), Commonwealth Sports Complex (179), IIT Delhi (249), Anand Vihar (98), Najafgarh (144), Jahangirpuri (207), Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium (173), Sonia Vihar (151), Cantonment Area (106) and Narela (189).
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Gautam Adani has reclaimed the No. 1 spot on the 2026 Forbes list of India's 100 richest, ending a three-year run as the country's second-richest person. A $20.7 billion jump took the Adani family fortune to $112.7 billion.According to the list released by Forbes on Thursday, the combined wealth of the 100 richest Indians is unchanged at about $1 trillion from the last time fortunes were measured. This comes in a year when the rupee fell 8.5 per cent and the stock market dropped 9.5 per cent.Also read: Gautam Adani reclaims top spot as Indias richest, edges out Mukesh Ambani: Hurun Rich ListAdani is the biggest gainer in dollar terms. His family wealth is still below the $150 billion peak it hit in 2022. The Adani Group is on an expansion drive and is investing $100 billion in AI infrastructure.Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani moves to No. 2 with a net worth of $86.3 billion. That is a fall of $18.7 billion. Margin pressures, including in retail, weighed on Reliance shares.Ambani is preparing for the listing of Jio Platforms. The telecom arm has received regulatory approval for an IPO that could raise up to $3.8 billion. That could make it the country's largest public offering to date.Savitri Jindal of the O.P. Jindal Group stays at No. 3 and remains India's richest woman. Her fortune edges down to $39.8 billion.Steel tycoon Lakshmi Mittal jumps eight places to No. 4. His net worth rises 74 per cent to $34.7 billion. In May, he and Adar Poonawalla, son of No. 6 Cyrus Poonawalla, bought the IPL team Rajasthan Royals in a deal that valued the franchise at $1.65 billion.The fortunes of more than half the listees fell. AI-led automation has hurt India's software services sector, and tech billionaires felt the impact. Shiv Nadar (No. 7, $27.4 billion), Azim Premji (No. 32, $7.87 billion) and N.R. Narayana Murthy (No. 78, $3.95 billion) all saw their wealth decline.Infosys co-founders Nandan Nilekani and Senapathy Gopalakrishnan are among 11 people who dropped off the list.Separately, the M3M Hurun India Rich List 2026 also put Adani at the top, with his family's wealth rising 13 per cent to Rs 9.23 lakh crore ($96 billion), ahead of Ambani and family at Rs 8.63 lakh crore ($90 billion), a fall of 10 per cent.The Hurun list, which covers 1,810 individuals with wealth of at least Rs 1,000 crore, shows their combined wealth at Rs 187.5 lakh crore ($1.96 trillion), up 12.8 per cent from last year and equal to nearly half of India's GDP. India now has a record 391 dollar billionaires, up from 237 five years ago.The net worth figures differ from the Forbes list because the two rankings use different methodologies and valuation dates.Newcomers and returneesThere are four new entrants:Krishna Chivukula (No. 66, $4.35 billion), whose precision engineering firm Indo-MIM listed in JulyKushal and Chaitanya Desai (No. 69, $4.25 billion), after shares of their cables company Apar Industries nearly doubledAditya Khemka (No. 83, $3.6 billion), whose security equipment maker Aditya Infotech went public in 2025The Virani brothers (No. 90, $3.45 billion), behind Balaji Wafers, which sold a minority stake to US private equity firm General Atlantic in JanuarySeven people returned to the list. They include Anil Agarwal (No. 41, $6.4 billion), who split Vedanta into five listed entities in June. The minimum net worth to make the list fell to $3 billion from $3.2 billion last year.Top 10 richest Indians, 2026Gautam Adani and family: $112.7 billionMukesh Ambani: $86.3 billionSavitri Jindal: $39.8 billionLakshmi Mittal: $34.7 billionSunil Mittal and family: $32.9 billionCyrus Poonawalla: $28.4 billionShiv Nadar: $27.4 billionDilip Shanghvi: $26.3 billionKumar Birla: $23.2 billionHinduja family: $21.2 billionForbes used shareholding and financial data from families and individuals, stock exchanges, analysts and regulators. Unlike its world billionaires ranking, this list includes family fortunes shared among extended families, such as the Bajaj and Burman families.Also read: Ambani uses 10 power again for the next disruption in a hot Indian marketNet worths are based on stock prices and exchange rates at market close on September 11, 2026. Private companies are valued against similar listed firms.
Delhi AQI Slips To 'Moderate' As Stubble Burning Reported In 6 States
A total of 114 residue-burning events were detected across the six states between September 15 and 30, including 59 in Punjab, 32 in Uttar Pradesh, 17 in Madhya Pradesh, three in Haryana, two in Rajasthan and one in Delhi, the data showed.
Rajasthan United FC bring Brazilian firepower to the desert with ace forward Diego Maurcio
Sixth Summer Mr Rajasthan Bodybuilding Championship in Jaipur on Oct 4
Harish Slams SCCL's JV With Rajasthan
Harish Rao demanded that the 800 MW of power generated at the Jaipur thermal plant be used exclusively to meet Telanganas power needs.
Dowry Harassment Suspected In Bharatpur Woman's Death
A woman died under suspicious circumstances in Bharatpur, Rajasthan, 10 months after her marriage. Her father has accused her in-laws of dowry harassment, claiming they demanded a Scorpio vehicle and continued to harass her despite receiving money. Police are investigating the matter.
Rajasthan: Railway engineer, Jaipur Discom AE, lineman held in bribery trap
Digital Desk | Jaipur, Sep 30 (IANS) The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Wednesday arrested three persons, including a Railway Senior Section Engineer and two Jaipur Discom officials, in a trap operation conducted in Bandikui, Dausa district, for allegedly accepting a bribe linked to the issuance of a Meter Changing Order (MCO) required for net metering of a solar power plant at Bandikui Railway Station. The accused have been identified as Dharmraj Gurjar, Senior Section Engineer (Electrical), Bandikui Railway Junction, North Western Railway (NWR); Chhotelal Saini, Assistant Engineer, Office of the Assistant Engineer, Jaipur Discom, Bandikui; and Dharmendra Saini, Lineman Grade-I, Office of the Assistant Engineer, Jaipur Discom, Bandikui. According to ACB officials, the Dausa outpost received a complaint alleging that the complainant's firm had submitted a net metering file. The complainant alleged that Chhotelal Saini and Dharmendra Saini demanded a bribe of Rs 10,000 to issue the MCO and process the file. Following a preliminary inquiry and verification of the alleged demand, the ACB initiated a trap operation on directions from ACB Headquarters in Jaipur. The operation was conducted under the supervision of ACB Deputy Inspector General of Police Rameshwar Singh and led by Gyan Singh Chaudhary of the ACB Outpost, Dausa. During the trap, Dharmendra Saini and Chhotelal Saini allegedly directed the complainant to visit the office of Dharmraj Gurjar, Senior Section Engineer (Electrical), Bandikui Railway Junction. According to the ACB, the three accused acted in collusion during the transaction. Dharmraj Gurjar allegedly accepted Rs 10,000 from the complainant and counted the currency notes himself. Investigators said Gurjar then placed Rs 5,000 in a khaki envelope and handed it to Dharmendra Saini and Chhotelal Saini, who allegedly kept the envelope inside the original file they brought. The ACB recovered the Rs 5,000 allegedly concealed in the file and arrested all three accused at the spot. Officials said Dharmraj Gurjar returned the remaining Rs 5,000 to the complainant during the transaction. The ACB subsequently seized the amount as evidence. The bureau said interrogation of the accused and further legal proceedings are underway under the supervision of ACB Additional Director General of Police Smita Srivastava and Inspector General of Police S. Parimala. The ACB will register a case under the Prevention of Corruption Act and continue the investigation in accordance with law. The agency also said that if any formal complaint, preliminary inquiry, or case is registered against an individual, the concerned person may approach the ACB directly to present their side or submit an explanation. According to the bureau, it takes decisions on further investigation only after detailed consideration of any explanation submitted, as part of its standard operating procedure. The ACB said this procedure also protects members of the public from fraud or exploitation by people falsely claiming to act on behalf of the anti-corruption agency. Appealing for public cooperation in the fight against corruption, the ACB urged citizens to report corruption-related matters through its 24x7 toll-free helpline, 1064, or WhatsApp helpline, 94135-02834. The bureau said it would help facilitate legitimate government work while taking action against corrupt practices.
BRS opposes Singareni power supply agreement with Rajasthan
Rajasthan CM Bhajanlal Sharma Criticizes Congress, Highlights Development in Barmer
CM Bhajanlal Sharma accuses Congress of neglecting Rajasthan, while promoting development initiatives at a rally in Barmer. Rajasthan CM Bhajanlal Sharma Criticizes Congress, Highlights Development in Barmer
Internal Strife Erupts in Rajasthan Congress Following Urban Body Election Losses
After urban body election defeats, senior Congress leader Vishvendra Singh criticizes party leadership and local organization in Rajasthan. Internal Strife Erupts in Rajasthan Congress Following Urban Body Election Losses
Vishvendra Singh targets Rajasthan Congress leadership after civic poll defeat
Digital Desk | Jaipur, Sep 30 (IANS) The Rajasthan Congress is facing internal tensions following the results of the Urban Local Body elections, with senior party leader and former minister Vishvendra Singh publicly questioning the functioning of the party organisation in Bharatpur-Deeg and the state leadership. In a strongly worded social media post titled 'The Ruin of Bharatpur-Deeg Congress Who is Responsible?', Singh criticised the party's local organisation and targeted the Bharatpur and Deeg district presidents as well as Rajasthan Pradesh Congress Committee (PCC) President, Govind Singh Dotasra. Singh attributed the Congress' electoral setback in the civic polls to what he described as organisational complacency. He alleged that the two district presidents had sidelined loyal party workers and distributed election tickets to their preferred candidates. Singh further claimed that the election results reflected public dissatisfaction with these decisions. He also criticised Dotasra, alleging that the PCC chief had protected the two district-level leaders. His remarks have brought the issue of ticket distribution, internal organisation and accountability back into focus within the Rajasthan Congress. Singh also questioned the party's performance in Bharatpur-Deeg and adjoining areas, which he described as politically important for the Congress. He alleged that the functioning of the local leadership had weakened the party's position in the region. Taking a direct swipe at the state leadership, Singh criticised Dotasra's response to the electoral setback and questioned why action had not been taken against the district-level leadership. He argued that the Congress would find it difficult to rebuild its organisation in the region as long as the leaders he criticised continued in their current positions. He called on the state leadership to take corrective action following the civic poll results. The remarks have once again brought factional differences and questions over organisational accountability to the forefront of Rajasthan Congress politics.
Ek shot ka kitna legi: Israeli tourist recalls Rajasthan incident after video resurfaces
Four arrested for making obscene remarks at Israeli woman tourist in Rajasthan's Ajmer
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Rajasthan panchayat polls: BJP, Congress recalibrating strategies after civic election lessons
Digital Desk | Jaipur, Sep 30 (IANS) After the civic body elections, the BJP and Congress are now recalibrating their strategies for the upcoming Panchayat polls in Rajasthan. For the BJP, the focus is on improving vote share and plugging organisational gaps, despite the party forming boards in around two-thirds of the state's civic bodies. The party organisation has intensified its grassroots preparations, with a focus on booth management, local caste equations, candidate selection and coordination between the government and the organisation. For the Congress, the challenge extends beyond winning seats to converting electoral gains into control of Panchayat Samitis and Zila Parishads. The party is reviewing the factionalism, ticket disputes and floor-management issues that affected board formation in several civic bodies. It is now weighing greater state-level intervention in candidate selection and post-election management, along with a wider network of observers, to keep its elected members together and prevent internal divisions from undermining its prospects in the Panchayat polls. For the BJP, the immediate focus is not just on the number of urban local bodies where it managed to form boards, but also on its vote share and the organisational gaps exposed during the civic elections. Despite securing boards in around two-thirds of the state's civic bodies, the party's central leadership is reviewing areas where its electoral performance fell short of expectations. The BJP has consequently intensified preparations at the grassroots level, with particular attention to booth management, local caste equations, candidate selection and coordination between the government and the party organisation. Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma has emerged as an active part of this organisational exercise. During his recent district tours, Sharma has combined government programmes with meetings involving party workers and local leaders. Feedback on Panchayat election preparations, possible candidates and booth-level mobilisation is being gathered during these interactions. State BJP president Madan Rathore has also increased his organisational outreach, including engagement with younger sections of the electorate. The Panchayat elections are expected to put the BJP's rural organisational network to another test. The party's strategy involves leveraging the government's development and welfare initiatives while simultaneously strengthening its booth-level machinery. Recently, BJP National General Secretary and Rajasthan State In-charge Sanjay Bhatia held an organisational meeting at the party's state office with state office-bearers, district presidents and in-charges of various organisational wings and departments. The meeting was Bhatia's first organisational review since taking charge as the party's Rajasthan in-charge. Addressing party leaders, he attributed the results of the recent local body elections to the hard work of BJP workers and the performance of the party-led government. Bhatia said the party's strategy for the upcoming Panchayat elections should build on the coordination between the government and the organisation demonstrated during the local body polls. He stressed the need to replicate this organisational synergy at the grassroots level. Now, the challenge is to translate government schemes and the party's organisational presence into support at the grassroots, where local issues, caste combinations and candidate equations can significantly influence electoral outcomes. Sharma's recent tour schedule reflects the BJP's effort to intensify organisational engagement. He visited Pratapgarh and Udaipur on September 26, Sri Ganganagar and Suratgarh on September 27, followed by Alwar-Khairthal Tijara, Kota-Jhalawar and Kishangarh. His upcoming visits to Barmer, Jodhpur and Pali are also expected to include organisational meetings. The Congress, meanwhile, is drawing lessons from the difficulties it faced while forming boards in several urban local bodies. Although the party had a substantial number of councillors in several civic bodies, it was unable to translate that strength into board formation everywhere. The issue of floor management has therefore emerged as a key concern for the party ahead of the Panchayat elections. The Congress is now considering greater involvement of the state organisation in the electoral process, including ticket distribution and the subsequent formation of Panchayat Samitis and Zila Parishads. The debate within the party centres on how much control should remain with district-level leadership and how much coordination should come from the state organisation. The Congress's experience in the civic elections has also raised concerns over factionalism and coordination among local leaders. Ticket-related disputes surfaced in several districts, while cross-voting was reported during the formation of some boards. Against this backdrop, the party is examining whether greater state-level supervision could help prevent similar problems during the Panchayat elections. The political challenge for the Congress will extend beyond winning individual seats. The party will also need to maintain cohesion among its elected members to secure control of Panchayat Samitis and Zila Parishads. As part of its preparations, the Congress is considering deploying observers not only at the Assembly constituency level but also at the Panchayat Samiti level. The proposal is aimed at strengthening coordination between the state organisation and local units, particularly during candidate selection and the post-election process of forming Panchayat bodies. Swarnim Chaturvedi, Media Chairperson of the Rajasthan Congress, said the party is considering appointing observers at the Panchayat Samiti level in addition to Assembly constituencies. With both parties now recalibrating their organisational strategies, the Panchayat elections are set to become a test of their grassroots networks, candidate management and ability to keep local factions aligned through the electoral and board-formation processes.
Five killed, five injured after bus-truck collision in Gujarat; PM Modi condoles deaths
Digital Desk | Anand, Sep 30 (IANS) Five people were killed and five others injured after a private luxury bus collided with a truck on the Ahmedabad-Vadodara Expressway in Gujarats Anand district at around 4 a.m. on Wednesday, police said. Reacting to the news, Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoled the deaths of the five people in the accident and prayed for the speedy recovery of those injured in the mishap. Deeply saddened by the loss of lives in a mishap in Anand, Gujarat. Condolences to the bereaved families. I pray for the speedy recovery of all those injured, PM Modi said in a post on X. The bus collided with the truck on the expressway when the bus was attempting to overtake the truck. Anand Superintendent of Police, G.G. Jasani, said the bus was carrying around 30 to 40 passengers when the collision took place. The Sai Darshan Travels bus had departed from Surat for Rajasthan and was travelling from Anand towards Nadiad when it collided with the truck. Most of the passengers were asleep at the time of the accident. The impact left several passengers trapped inside the damaged bus. After receiving information, police personnel and local residents reached the spot and launched rescue operations. The injured were pulled out of the bus and shifted to a nearby hospital for treatment. The bodies of the deceased were sent for autopsy following the necessary inquest proceedings. One of the injured passengers, Dhanesh Jadhav, said he had boarded the bus in Surat and was asleep when he was suddenly jolted awake by the sound of the collision. Panic and confusion spread among the passengers immediately after the crash, he said. The accident also disrupted traffic movement on the expressway for some time. Police cleared the damaged vehicles from the road and restored traffic movement. Police have registered a case and launched an investigation into the circumstances leading to the collision, including the bus driver's attempt to overtake the truck.
RPSC Interview Letter 2026 Out - Check SI and Assistant Professor at rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in
RPSC Interview Letter 2026 was released on 28 September 2026 for SI/Platoon Commander and Assistant Professor Mathematics. Download the letter and check interview dates.
UP STF arrests Rajasthan man over Rs 11 crore hawala transfer to China
Digital Desk | Lucknow, Sep 30 (IANS) The Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF) has arrested a 30-year-old man from Rajasthan for allegedly assisting a Chinese national in transferring more than Rs 11 crore to China through hawala channels over a period of eight months, senior STF officials said. The accused, identified as Ganpat Lal Rajpurohit, a resident of Balotra in Rajasthan, was arrested from Karol Bagh in Delhi on Monday. His arrest is linked to a case registered at the Phase-2 police station in Gautam Buddha Nagar. According to the STF, the hawala transfers were carried out between December 2025 and July 2026. STF officials said Rajpurohit collected cash generated through under-invoicing carried out by two companies controlled by Chinese national Liao Longhui. The cash was subsequently handed over to hawala operators for being transferred to China. Investigators are now working to establish and trace the complete flow of money involved in the alleged transactions. The case originated with the STF's arrest on July 22 of Liao and two of his Indian associates, identified as Sanjeev Kumar and Kaushlendra, from Purvanchal Silver City Society in Gautam Buddha Nagar. According to the STF, Liao allegedly exercised control over two companies dealing in mobile accessories, which had been incorporated in the names of Indian citizens. The companies were allegedly used for financial transactions involving under-invoicing, the STF said. Investigators suspect that the arrangement was used to generate cash, which was subsequently moved through hawala channels for transfer to China. The STF further alleged that Liao had been staying in India without a valid visa. He also allegedly obtained an Aadhaar card using a fictitious identity, Samuel Lotha, with an address listed in Kohima, Nagaland. According to the STF, Liao's wife, Michelle, and his sister, Sarah, were assisting him from China. Rajpurohit allegedly came in contact with the two women while he was working in Delhi's Karol Bagh area. He subsequently became involved in the alleged hawala operation, officials said. The STF said employees working at one of the companies handed over cash to Rajpurohit. He would then deliver the money to hawala operators, who arranged for its transfer to China. During the arrest and subsequent investigation, the STF recovered Rs 8.20 lakh in cash, $100 and 36 Chinese yuan from Rajpurohit. Officials also recovered his passport, Aadhaar card, two PAN cards and five credit cards. The seized material also included bank cheque books, a cash memo booklet, GST registration documents related to KK Traders and visa-related forms, the STF said. The STF said that four accused persons have so far been arrested in connection with the case. The investigation into the hawala network is underway. Further details are awaited.
Rajasthan CM in Barmer today to announce projects worth Rs 2,700 crore for eight districts
Digital Desk | Jaipur, Sep 30 (IANS) Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma will visit Barmer on Wednesday, where he is scheduled to address a public meeting in Bacchdau village, Barmer district, and also gift development projects worth approximately Rs 2,700 crore to eight districts of the Jodhpur division. The administration has finalised all preparations, including the setup of a grand marquee (pandal). The officials, including Barmer Collector Chinmayi Gopal and SP Chunaram Jat, inspected the preparations on Tuesday. The Chief Minister is visiting Barmer after about seven months; he had previously visited Gudamalani in February for the consecration ceremony of the Alamji Temple. He will announce various development projects for the eight districts of the Jodhpur division, including Barmer, Balotra, Jodhpur, Jaisalmer, Jalore, Pali, Sirohi, and Phalodi. These comprise 1,013 development projects worth around Rs 2,700 crore, with approximately 1,000 of these projects located in the Barmer district alone. Foundation stones will be laid for projects linked to budget announcements. Additionally, the Chief Minister will inaugurate completed works related to roads, water supply, electricity, and government buildings. During the meeting at Bacchdau, he will unveil plaques for these projects virtually. As part of the Chief Minister's proposed visit, foundation stones will be laid for 16 Public Works Department (PWD) projects costing Rs 129 crore. The majority of these projects involve road construction. The 16 projects include road widening from Sanavada to Dharmpura Mehlu (NH-68) costing Rs 21 crore; Bacchdau to Chauhtan via Leelsar (Rs 12 crore); Udasar to Nokhda (Rs 20 crore); NH-68 to Harchand ki Pyau via St. Paul School and NH-68 to Bhagwati Green Township (Rs 11 crore); NH-68 Baldev Nagar to the 'Yellow Water Tank' (Rs 3.50 crore); Shiv to Kotra (Rs 4 crore); and Kawas-Bhimda and Batadu-Undu (Rs 8.40 crore). Bacchdau in Barmer district was selected for the Chief Minister's rally. A key reason for this choice is that Bacchdau serves as the central point for three Assembly constituencies. Additionally, three newly created Panchayat Samitis are located within a radius of just 8-10 km from this village. The BJP aims to secure a massive majority and form its administration in the villages during the upcoming Panchayati Raj elections. To this end, a crowd of 12,000 people has been mobilised for the rally from several Assembly constituencies, including Chauhtan, Shiv, Barmer, Gudamalani, and Baytu. As per the scheduled programme, the visit will begin with departure from Jaipur Airport at 10:30 a.m. The delegation is scheduled to arrive at Uttarlai Airport in Barmer at 11:30 a.m. and then proceed to Bacchdau. At noon, the programme will begin at the sports ground of the Government Senior Secondary School in Bacchdau. From noon to 1 p.m., foundation stones will be laid, and development works will be inaugurated across various districts of the Jodhpur division, followed by a public meeting. From 1 pm to 2 pm, an interaction with party workers from Jaisalmer, Barmer and Balotra districts is scheduled at the same venue. At 2 pm, the delegation will leave Bacchdau and proceed to Sumerpur in Pali district. It is scheduled to arrive at the Sumerpur helipad at 3 pm and reach the Town Hall at 3:10 pm. From 3:10 pm to 5:10 pm, an interaction with party workers from Pali, Jalore and Sirohi districts will be held at the Town Hall, Sumerpur. The delegation will then leave Sumerpur at 5:10 p.m. and proceed to Jodhpur. It is scheduled to reach Jodhpur Airport at 5:55 p.m. and then proceed to the Marwar International Centre. From 6:10 p.m. to 7:40 p.m., an interaction with party workers from Jodhpur and Phalodi districts will be held at the Marwar International Centre. The visit will conclude with departure from Jodhpur Airport at 7:55 p.m. His arrival at Jaipur Airport is scheduled for 8:40 p.m. The Chief Minister's visit is being viewed as the BJP's bugle call for the upcoming Panchayati Raj elections. Through a single public meeting, the CM will convey a direct message to rural voters across the Barmer, Chauhtan, Gudamalani, Shiv, and Baytu assembly constituencies. The government intends to strengthen its vision among voters in the new Panchayat Samitis. By laying foundation stones for projects announced in the budget, the CM aims to reassure voters in villages and hamlets that government schemes are being effectively implemented on the ground.
Delhi-NCR likely to turn dry as rains ease; air quality remains in moderate category
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 30 (IANS) Delhi-NCR is likely to witness a significant shift in weather from Wednesday, with the recent spell of rain and thunderstorms expected to give way to predominantly dry conditions. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast mainly clear skies over the national capital and neighbouring areas, with dry weather likely to prevail across Delhi, Haryana and Chandigarh through the first week of October. The change comes after showers on Tuesday brought a noticeable chill to Delhi, with temperatures briefly giving the national capital a winter-like feel. However, the latest weather forecast indicates that rainfall activity is likely to subside from Wednesday, particularly over northwest India. Delhi, Haryana, Punjab and parts of Uttar Pradesh are expected to remain largely dry as the recent rain and thunderstorm activity weakens. Delhi is likely to record a minimum temperature of around 24 degrees Celsius and a maximum temperature of nearly 33 degrees Celsius on Wednesday. While northwest India is expected to remain mostly dry, weather conditions across the rest of the country are likely to remain varied. Rain and thunderstorms are expected to continue over parts of southern, eastern and northeastern India. According to the IMD forecast, isolated heavy rainfall is likely over several areas of the Northeast and southern peninsula on Wednesday. The southern peninsula is expected to remain one of the major rain-affected regions, with some areas likely to receive heavy showers. The IMD has classified Haryana, Chandigarh and Delhi as dry on Wednesday. Similar conditions are expected over Punjab, Rajasthan and most parts of Uttar Pradesh. The contrasting weather conditions across different regions are being influenced by several atmospheric systems currently active over the country. A depression over coastal Myanmar and the adjoining Bay of Bengal was moving rapidly north-northwestwards on Tuesday. The system was expected to weaken into a well-marked low-pressure area later on September 29 and continue moving towards southeast Bangladesh and adjoining northeastern parts of India. At the same time, a western disturbance and associated upper-air systems continue to influence parts of north India. Another circulation and trough are extending across southern India. The interaction and movement of these systems are contributing to the contrasting weather patterns being observed across the country. The IMD also recorded heavy to very heavy rainfall at isolated places over Haryana during the 24 hours ending Tuesday morning. The rainfall highlights the intensity of the recent spell over parts of north India, even as the broader weather pattern is now expected to turn predominantly dry. The southwest monsoon is also continuing its gradual withdrawal from the country as the rainy season approaches its conclusion. With the monsoon retreating, northwest India is expected to gradually transition towards predominantly dry weather. However, rainfall activity is likely to persist in several other parts of the country. Uttarakhand may experience isolated rain and thunderstorms through October 4, while Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh could witness similar weather conditions between October 2 and 4. Himachal Pradesh may also receive isolated showers during the period. In central India, rain and thunderstorms are likely over parts of Madhya Pradesh, Vidarbha and Chhattisgarh in the coming days. The Northeast is expected to remain relatively wetter, with rainfall forecast over Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura through October 4. Some areas may also receive heavy rainfall. Southern India is likely to remain another significant zone of rainfall. The IMD has forecast isolated heavy showers over parts of the southern peninsula during the next four to five days, with Tamil Nadu, Kerala and South Interior Karnataka among the areas likely to receive heavy rainfall. Meanwhile, Delhi's air quality remained in the 'moderate' category. The Air Quality Index (AQI) readings included Mandir Marg at 97, Aya Nagar at 79, Punjabi Bagh at 113, CRRI Mathura Road at 138, Pusa at 149, Sirifort at 105, IGI Airport (T3) at 101, Commonwealth Sports Complex at 122, North Campus at 122, R K Puram at 122, ITO at 86, IIT Delhi at 140, DTU at 100, Wazirpur at 134, Jahangirpuri at 153, Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium at 105, Anand Vihar at 105 and Cantonment Area at 105.
Weather Today September 30: India will showcase a diverse array of weather conditions across various regions. Madhya Pradesh and Himachal Pradesh are predicted to receive rainfall and thunderstorms, whereas Delhi-NCR can expect a predominantly dry atmosphere. Meanwhile, Bihar and Uttar Pradesh might experience partly cloudy skies with a chance of rain and brisk winds. In contrast, West Bengal and Punjab are forecasted to enjoy stable weather with minimal precipitation.
SC orders RCA poll results held in sealed cover
New Delhi, Sep 29: The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed that the results of the Rajasthan Cricket Association (RCA) elections be kept in a sealed cover and not be declared, while allowing the polling. A Bench of Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V. Mohana passed the direction while hearing []
Rajasthan HC cancels FIR against Independent MLA arrested during local body polls
Rajasthan first State in northern India to complete digital identification of farmers
Nuvoco, Clean Max tie up for clean energy project
Nuvoco Vistas Corp has engaged in a partnership with Clean Max Enviro Energy Solutions for a renewable project. This initiative involves a 46.4 MW wind-solar hybrid energy facility located in Rajasthan. The project will include 20 MW of wind capacity and 26.4 MWdc of solar capacity, featuring a 2-MWh Battery Energy Storage System.
Rajasthan United FC sign Gambian attacking midfielder Foday Trawally ahead of 2026-27 season
ACB Busts Bribery Racket Involving GST Official In Rajasthan
The Rajasthan Anti-Corruption Bureau arrested two middlemen and detained a Central GST superintendent for allegedly demanding and accepting a Rs 25 lakh bribe to settle tax evasion matters and activate a firm's account.
With the recent formation of the UCC panels in Maharashtra, Rajasthan and West Bengal, it becomes necessary to revisit the Constituent Assembly debates on the UCC and question the BJPs selective invocation of Ambedkar to legitimise its divisive and majoritarian pursuits.
Four Arrested in Ajmer for Misconduct Against Israeli Tourist After Viral Video
Rajasthan police arrested four men for misconduct towards an Israeli tourist after a video of the incident went viral on social media. Four Arrested in Ajmer for Misconduct Against Israeli Tourist After Viral Video
CleanMax, Nuvoco to build 46.4 MW wind-solar hybrid plant in Rajasthan
The project combines 20 MW of wind and 26.4 MWp of solar capacity, supported by a 2 MWh Battery Energy Storage System
Rajasthan Chief Minister Urges BJP Workers to Secure Victory in Upcoming Panchayat Elections
Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma calls on BJP workers in Rajasthan to replicate recent electoral success in upcoming panchayat elections. Rajasthan Chief Minister Urges BJP Workers to Secure Victory in Upcoming Panchayat Elections
KPI Green Energy received an order worth 2025 crore from NACOF Oorja for a turnkey 500 MW/550 MWp solar photovoltaic power project. The project is to be developed by NOPL at Dantoor village in Bikaner, Rajasthan. The company would be completely responsible for the engineering, procurement and construction of the order and is scheduled to be completed within 12 months of handing over the project site.
Cleanmax, Nuvoco plan 46.4 MW wind-solar project with battery storage in Rajasthan
The Bhikamkhore project is expected to generate 100 million units of renewable electricity annually and significantly reduce Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions
Rajasthan: Army helicopters land on Bharatmala highway near Pakistan border
Digital Desk | Jaipur, Sep 29 (IANS) Indian Army helicopters on Tuesday landed and took off from a designated stretch of the Bharatmala National Highway-911 near Dantaur in Bikaner district as part of an operational exercise. The drill took place in the desert region, about 80 km from the India-Pakistan border, and lasted around 30 minutes. Army officials said the exercise aimed to test the helicopters landing and takeoff capabilities on highways and other non-conventional sites during emergencies. Pilots carried out controlled landing and takeoff procedures within the marked stretch of the highway, using helicopters including the Rudra, Dhruv and Chetak. Teams factored in surface conditions, wind direction and speed, visibility and safety requirements. Coordination between aircrew and ground personnel was a key part of the drill, providing practical experience operating from non-conventional landing sites in challenging desert conditions. Highways can serve as alternative landing zones when conventional airfields or helipads are unavailable. Surendra Barupal, a Chhattargarh police official, said traffic on the highway was stopped in both directions while the Army conducted the exercise. The Indian Army operates the Dhruv Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH), armed Rudra and Chetak helicopters for roles including troop movement, logistics, surveillance and support operations. The exercise was intended to enhance operational flexibility and familiarise personnel with procedures for using road infrastructure as landing sites, particularly in remote areas where aviation facilities may be limited. The drill underscored the Armys preparedness to adapt to unconventional operational requirements, ensuring that helicopters can be deployed quickly and effectively in diverse terrains and emergencies.
Telugu States Impacted Due to Drought Conditions in Kharif Season
Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Tuesday said that there are concerns about the drought situation in Karnataka, Maharashtra, parts of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Rajasthan.
Ensure BJPs victory in Panchayat elections: Rajasthan CM
Digital Desk | Jaipur, Sep 29 (IANS) Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma on Tuesday urged Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) workers to contest the upcoming Panchayat elections with the same resolve and organisational strength that ensured the partys victory in the recent civic body polls. Addressing BJP workers from Kota and Bundi at the Allen Auditorium in Kota, Sharma said the partys greatest strength, whether in Panchayat or Parliamentary elections, lies in its dedicated workforce. He credited BJP workers' hard work, spirit of service, and commitment for the partys growth. Referring to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Sharma said the Prime Minister believes elections are won not by leaders but by booth-level workers. He noted that the BJPs performance in the urban local body elections resulted from the dedication and service-oriented approach of its workers. The BJP, he said, had formed boards in 204 of Rajasthans 309 urban local bodies. In Kota district, the party won five of six local bodies, while a BJP-supported candidate won in Itawa. Sharma described the results as a clear indication of public support for the party. The Chief Minister said holding an organisational position in the BJP is a formal arrangement, but serving the organisation is a lifelong responsibility. He urged elected representatives to discharge their duties with integrity and to follow the principle of service to the nation through service to the people. Sharma called on BJP workers to prepare for the Panchayati Raj elections and strengthen the organisation at the Gram Panchayat, Panchayat Samiti and Zila Parishad levels. He emphasised the need for extensive public outreach, including visits to villages and hamlets, and greater engagement with new voters and women. He also urged party workers to make effective use of social media to communicate information about government schemes and convey the partys message to the public.
CleanMax partners with Nuvoco for a 46.4 MW wind-solar project
Clean Max Enviro Energy Solutions and Nuvoco Vistas Corporation have partnered to advance renewable energy adoption in Rajasthan through a 46.4 MW wind-solar hybrid project.
RPSC Interview Letter 2026 Released for SI and Assistant Professor Mathematics
The Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) has issued interview letters for candidates appearing in two recruitment processes - the Sub Inspector/Platoon Commander Competitive Examination 2025 and the Assistant Professor, Mathematics, College Education Department Examination 2025. The interview letters were released
Nuvoco Vistas To Acquire 26% Stake In CleanMax SPV For 46.4 MW Rajasthan Renewable Project
Nuvoco will acquire 26% in Clean Max Ilgohp for a 46.4 MW wind-solar hybrid project, comprising 20 megawatts of wind capacity, 26.4 megawatts of solar capacity and a 2-megawatt-hour Battery Energy Storage System.
SC Directs Results Of Rajasthan Cricket Association Polls To Be Kept In Sealed Cover
Rajasthan Health Minister Gajendra Singh: The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed that the results of the Rajasthan Cricket Association (RCA) elections be kept in a sealed cover and not be declared, while allowing the polling. A Bench of Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V. Mohana passed the direction while hearing a plea filed by Megha Gaur and Deen Dayal Kumawat, which sought a stay on the RCA elections, alleging complete exclusion of women from the electoral process. Senior advocate Menaka Guruswamy, appearing for the petitioners, submitted that there was ot a single woman voter and no woman candidate in the electoral process of the RCA. The senior counsel contended that the election process was being pushed through in undue haste, in violation of the governing framework of the association and orders passed by the Registrar, Cooperative Societies. After hearing the submissions, the Supreme Court directed that the election results be kept in a sealed envelope. We direct that the elections scheduled to be held today may take place. The results will not be declared. Let the results be in a sealed cover, the CJI Kant-led Bench ordered. The RCA elections have been preceded by prolonged disputes over the administration of the association and delays in holding the polls. The Supreme Court had earlier declined to interfere with the Rajasthan High Court's directions for holding time-bound elections under the supervision of Administrator Bhaskar A. Sawant. The High Court had directed the administrator to oversee the election process, including finalisation of the voter list, appointment of a returning officer and completion of the polls, after the RCA elections were delayed. The apex court had also questioned the continuation of the ad-hoc committee, observing that it had been constituted as a temporary arrangement to facilitate elections. The RCA's electoral process subsequently moved forward, with the final voter list comprising 38 voters. The list included secretaries of 34 District Cricket Associations, conveners of the ad-hoc committees of Jaipur and Nagaur, and two former international cricketers. The elections are being held to constitute the RCA executive for the 2026-29 term, with six posts at stake -- President, Secretary, Treasurer, Vice-President, Joint Secretary and Executive Member. The election has also attracted attention because several candidates are linked to prominent political families in Rajasthan. Dhananjay Singh Khinvsar, son of Rajasthan Health Minister Gajendra Singh Khinvsar, and Parakram Singh Rathore, son of former Minister Rajendra Rathore, had 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 member Ghanshyam Tiwari, filed his nomination for Treasurer. Mohit Yadav, son of BJP MLA Jaswant Yadav, had filed nominations for Secretary and Vice-President. The election has also attracted attention because several candidates are linked to prominent political families in Rajasthan. Dhananjay Singh Khinvsar, son of Rajasthan Health Minister Gajendra Singh Khinvsar, and Parakram Singh Rathore, son of former Minister Rajendra Rathore, had filed nominations for the post of President. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
Supreme Court allows Rajasthan Cricket Association polls, directs results to be kept in sealed cover
The Supreme Court on Tuesday declined to stay the Rajasthan Cricket Association (RCA) elections scheduled for 11:30 a.m., but directed that the results be kept in a sealed cover pending further adjudication. A Bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi and Justice V Mohana passed the order while hearing a [] The post Supreme Court allows Rajasthan Cricket Association polls, directs results to be kept in sealed cover appeared first on India Legal .
RSSB LDC Result 2026 Out at rssb.rajasthan.gov.in: Check Result, Cut-Off and Typing Test Details
The Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB) has declared the LDC/Clerk Grade-II and Junior Assistant Result 2026 for candidates who appeared in the recruitment examination held on July 5, 2026. The result was published on September 28, 2026, and candidates can now
Rajasthan Police SI Interview Letter 2026 Out - Download Link, Interview Dates and Documents
RPSC released the Rajasthan Police SI Interview Letter 2026 for the Sub Inspector/Platoon Commander exam. Check the 5 to 16 October interview schedule and download your letter.
RSSB LDC Cut Off 2026 Out -Check Category-Wise Cut Off Marks at rssb.rajasthan.gov.in
RSSB released the Rajasthan LDC Cut Off 2026 on 28 September 2026 along with the result. Check category-wise TSP and Non-TSP cut offs and Phase 2 typing test details.
RSSB Result 2026 Out - Check Clerk Grade-II/ Junior Assistant Result at rssb.rajasthan.gov.in
RSSB declared the Clerk Grade-II/Junior Assistant Result 2026 on 28 September 2026. Check the result for the 5 July exam, shortlisted candidates and Phase-II typing test details.
Rajasthan holds Pravasi Rajasthani Meet 2026 in Guwahati
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India, US discuss evolving Indo-Pacific security landscape, deepening defence cooperation
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 29 (IANS) India and the US explored ways to deepen bilateral defence cooperation while exchanging views on the changing security dynamics in the Indo-Pacific. The talks were held on Monday between Indian Army chief General Dhiraj Seth and Lieutenant General Joel B Vowell, Deputy Commanding General of United States Army Pacific (USARPAC), in New Delhi. Following the meeting, the Indian Army took to X on Tuesday and posted: Lieutenant General Joel B Vowell, Deputy Commanding General, USARPAC, called on General Dhiraj Seth, COAS, on 28 September. The leaders discussed the evolving security landscape in the Indo-Pacific and explored opportunities to advance bilateral defence engagement across multiple domains. The interaction also focussed on measures to enhance interoperability through joint training and military exercises. The successful outcome of Exercise Yudh Abhyas validated the seamless synergy of joint operations and reaffirmed the commitment of both Armies towards strengthening military-to-military cooperation, it added. Earlier on Monday, Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh also held discussions with a bipartisan US Congressional delegation led by Representative Brian Mast on deepening the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership, with a particular focus on advancing defence industrial and technological cooperation. In a post on X, the Ministry of Defence said, Defence Secretary Shri Rajesh Kumar Singh met with a bipartisan delegation from the United States House of Representatives, led by Representative Brian Mast, Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee. Their discussion centred around the evolving India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership with special emphasis on defence industrial and technological cooperation. Last week, as part of the Exercise Yudh Abhyas 2026, contingents of the Indian Army and the US Army trained side by side across multiple platforms and operational scenarios, sharpening interoperability and deepening mutual understanding of each others tactics, techniques and procedures. US Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor, said that the bilateral military exercise 'Yudh Abhyas' reflected the strength of the defence partnership between both countries. Gor made the statement after witnessing US and Indian forces training together during the exercise at the Mahajan Field Firing Range in Rajasthan. Impressive to see US and Indian forces training together at Mahajan Field Firing Range. This exercise reflects the strength of our defence partnership: trust, readiness, interoperability, and shared purpose. Proud of what US Army and Indian Army are achieving together, Gor posted on X.
Rajasthan University has released the LL.B. II Year (Acad.) (New Scheme) Exam-2026 revaluation result on 28-09-2026. Find the official result link, how to check the result, important details, what to do next, and FAQs.
Rajasthan Safai Karmchari Recruitment 2026: 24,752 Vacancies, Apply Online by October 13
Candidates looking for government-linked employment opportunities in Rajasthan have more time to apply for the Safai Karmchari Recruitment 2026. According to the recruitment information provided, the Rajasthan Local Self Government Department has extended the deadline for submitting online applicati...
FUTURECRAFT | TECHNOLOGY & MARKETS A Baaj Akh unit hums through the wheat fields outside Tarn Taran most nights now, its jammer sweeping the dark for rotor noise. An Indrajaal Ranger idles at a forward post further south, its mast up, its AI core watching four kilometres of sky in every direction. Between them and the dozen systems like them now strung along the Punjab and Rajasthan border, India has built the densest counter-drone shield it has ever fielded, and Union Home Minister Amit Shah has promised more within six months. The drones keep coming anyway. Security agencies intercepted 294 in 2024 and 287 in 2025, a number that has barely moved even as the hardware protecting the border has gotten sharper, per Indian Express reporting on the western sector. Pakistan-based handlers have upgraded their fleets too, switching to satellite-linked, anti-jamming models that exploit a narrow window between 10 pm and 4 am, when 12 to 15 drones can cross in a single hour. The uncomfortable part is not that the shield has gaps. It is that the shield is telling everyone, in real time, exactly where those gaps are. THE SIX-MONTH CLOCK Shah made his promise at a Border Security Force outpost in Bikaner on May 26, laying out a timeline to install anti-drone systems across the international border to stop narcotics and weapons moving in on quadcopters. The urgency is not rhetorical. Punjab's 462-kilometre border fence, built in the late 1980s and 1990s to stop people and vehicles, was never designed to stop anything that flies, and traffickers know it. What has changed is the sophistication on the other side. Drones intercepted along the border increasingly carry anti-jamming firmware and satellite-linked navigation, according to the same reporting, which means they can shrug off a jamming signal and still find their way home. Fail-safe return-to-home settings let a drone that loses its link simply retrace its path, denying the ground crew both the cargo and the wreckage. This looks less like an amateur smuggling run and more like a supply chain that has spent years iterating against India's defences and learning precisely which counter-measures to route around. TWO MACHINES, ONE INSTINCT The state's answer has been to build louder, not quieter. Punjab's Baaj Akh, Punjabi for eagle eye, went live in Tarn Taran on August 9, 2025, under Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, after the state government sanctioned nine units in May that year. It detects, tracks, jams and neutralises targets out to 8 to 10 kilometres, and Punjab described itself as the first state to deploy anti-drone systems at an international border. A year later, the Army placed a 155 crore order for the Indrajaal Ranger, a mobile anti-drone patrol vehicle built by Hyderabad-based Indrajaal Autonomous Defense Systems with partner Sigma Advanced Systems. A separate 10 crore order came in for urban policing and VVIP convoys. The Ranger folds RF jamming, GNSS spoofing, a mid-flight cyber takeover capability and a physical kill switch into one vehicle, run by an AI core called SkyOS that the company says coordinates a response within seconds of a detection. Every one of these systems shares a design assumption: that the way to stop a drone is to reach out and touch it, electronically or otherwise. To do that, the machine has to switch something on. WHY SWITCHING IT ON GIVES YOU AWAY Radar and jamming equipment share a property that predates drones by decades. To function, they transmit, and transmission has a signature. Specialists in radio-frequency detection describe the asymmetry bluntly: active systems broadcast their own presence to anyone equipped to listen, while a passive receiver network can locate that transmitter without emitting anything of its own, using nothing more than the time it takes a signal to reach several receivers at slightly different moments. Four receivers and a stopwatch, in effect, are enough to fix a jammer's position in three dimensions. This is the operating principle behind every Baaj Akh unit and every Indrajaal Ranger the moment its jammer keys up along the border. A mesh of these systems, spaced to cover Punjab's smuggling corridors, produces a live, continuously refreshed map of exactly where India's detection coverage sits and, by subtraction, where it does not. Handlers who already study patrol shift changes and fly in narrow overnight windows do not need much more sophistication to start listening instead of watching. The intelligence discipline required is smaller than the one they have already built to defeat the jamming itself. THE CASE FOR STAYING LOUD None of this argues for switching the jammers off. A passive network can tell you where a threat is transmitting from, but it cannot force a drone down or scramble its navigation, and interdiction still needs an active layer somewhere in the loop. The steelman here is straightforward: Punjab's own numbers, while flat in aggregate, do not capture how many high-value shipments were interrupted rather than delivered, and even a partial deterrent has value against a corridor this porous. The real gap is that India already has the architecture to fix this and is not spending against it. Akashteer, the Army's indigenous, AI-driven air defence control network, fused radar and interceptor data into a single real-time picture during Operation Sindoor in May 2025 and is built precisely to absorb more sensor feeds, including passive ones. Procurement money, though, keeps going to vehicles that can be photographed making a kill, the 155 crore Ranger order and the 10 crore urban add-on among them, rather than to the quieter receivers that would tell commanders where their own coverage is exposed before an adversary works it out first. BOTTOM LINE Shah's six-month clock runs out around November. What gets installed in that window will almost certainly look like more Baaj Akh units and more Rangers, because those are the systems that generate a press release and a photograph of a downed quadcopter. The 287-drone plateau will not move until border security budgets treat a receiver that says nothing as seriously as a jammer that announces itself to the entire corridor. Until then, every new system switched on to close the sky is also, quietly, redrawing the map for whoever is patient enough to just listen. (The Author studies Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence at Rutgers University, New Jersey, USA. He is interested in emerging technologies and innovation, and can be reached on LinkedIn at @arssh-kumar14)
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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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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.
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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.
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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
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