Kerala tops inflation list again; BJP blames it on LDFs failed policies

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Kerala has emerged as the state with the highest inflation in India for the eighth consecutive month, sparking sharp criticism from the BJP state leadership. BJP state president Rajeev Chandrasekhar blamed the mismanagement of the Pinarayi Vijayan-led Left government for the states worsening economic situation. In a statement issued on Saturday, Rajeev Chandrasekhar pointed to the latest data from the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, which showed Keralas inflation rate in August at a staggering 9.4 percent, while the national average dropped to 2.07%. This sharp contrast is clear evidence of the state governments incompetence, Chandrasekhar said, adding that while the Central government has successfully kept inflation below the 4 percent target set by the Reserve Bank of India, the states inflation continues to spiral uncontrollably. He further noted that Congress-ruled Karnataka followed Kerala with high inflation, while BJP-ruled states such as Uttar Pradesh (0.26%), Rajasthan (0.99%), Madhya Pradesh (1.24%), and Gujarat (1.24%) showed significantly lower rates. Chandrasekhar accused the state government of adopting policies that debilitate the states economy, in stark contrast to the Central governments efforts to strengthen the nations financial health. While the Modi government is driving India toward economic progress, the state government is engaged in actions that only worsen the situation for its people, he said. According to the BJP leader, the real impact of the states inflation is hidden in the form of additional tax burdens imposed by the state government. He pointed out that over 175 items across the country have seen price reductions thanks to GST reforms, but such benefits have not reached the people of the state, who are instead grappling with steep price hikes. Rajeev Chandrasekhar also criticised the states much-publicised education and healthcare models, describing them as collapsing under mismanagement. Kerala continues to top the charts in inflation, unemployment, and economic crisis, while the chief minister remains silent and takes no steps to stabilise the market or control rising prices, he added. Blaming decades of governance by both the Left and Right fronts, Chandrasekhar argued that these regimes turned Kerala into a consumer-driven state, dependent on constant borrowing and daily expenses, rather than promoting productive growth. Only by removing both the Left and the Congress-led governments from power can Kerala see real change and emerge from this ongoing economic plight, he said.

New tourism circuits being developed in Rajasthan to promote desert, tribal tourism

Rajasthan Deputy CM Diya Kumari said new policies were being implemented to promote concert tourism, destination weddings and meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions tourism in the State

How do we exit the cycle of floods and deaths?

Mumbai: The cycles of extreme climate, alternating between floods and drought, is getting worse by the year, and there are no answers. This year, more than half the country is reeling from floods. Punjab is facing its worst deluge since 1988. Haryana, Rajasthan, and the hill states of Himachal and Uttarakhand have seen cloudbursts, and entire towns being wiped out. In neighbouring Pakistan, the north-west has suffered far worse, with millions displaced and over a 1,000 lives lost. It is not a pretty picture. Across Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab and Haryana, the combined death toll has reached 500 as of September 4, 2025. Himachal is the worst with 355 deaths. In the northeast, relentless rains in June have claimed 30 lives. Every year the location and toll numbers change. Otherwise, the destruction of lives, crops and human habitation continues with sickening repetition. Somehow our planners and government departments have never really digested the old adage ofgeographer Gilbert F. White, who noted in 1942, Floods are acts of God, but flood losses are largely acts of man. Upstream water Punjab is facing its worst floods since 1988 with nearly 2,000 villages submerged, 4 lakh acres of farm lands devastated and nearly 3.9 lakh people across 9 districts having to migrate to relief spots. Environmental platform Mongabay has documented the extent and reasons for the damage. Punjabs affected villages mainly lie along the River Ravi and lower reaches of the Beas and Sutlej. The waters swelled to unmanageable proportions due to incessant rains in upstream areas in Himachal, which has received as much as 46% above-normal rainfall till 8 September. The situation worsened with the lower catchment areas in Punjab too receiving 55% excess rain. Environmental activists point to the shoddy management of dam waters. The excess release of water at the wrong time, is one of the principal problems. While the Centre controls the Bhakra-Beas Management Board (BBMB) that manages Bhakra and Pong dams, the Punjab government manages the Ranjit Sagar dam on the River Ravi. In the early part of August, the release of water from these dams was kept low despite heavy rainfall in the catchment areas. This was a huge mistake. Thereafter, Himanshu Thakkar, the coordinator of South Asia Network on Dams, Rivers and People (SANDRP), said: They had to eventually release heavy quantities of water from August 26 onwards when Punjab was already facing floods due to local rainfall. It ultimately led to the submergence of large parts of Gurdaspur and Pathankot districts. There is rightful fury at the dam management organistions. Citizens groups have filed petitions before the National Green Tribunal (NGT), while the Himachal government has filed an F.I.R. against the dam authority accusing it of releasing excess water without warning. Glacial outbursts Significantly, the floods that ravaged the Harsil region of Uttarakhand on 5 August, wiped out riverside towns Dharali and Sukhi Top, and have claimed several lives, have a different explanation. Despite reports of cloudbursts, the Indian Meteorological Department recorded minimal rainfall. Harsil recorded only 6.5 mm of rain on the day of the disaster, while Bhatwari received just 11.5 mm over 24 hours. This is far short of what is defined as a cloudburst, which implies a massive precipitation of 100 mm or more of rainfall over 24 hours over a localized area. This has led some experts to venture a hypothesis that it was not a cloudburst, but rather a Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF) or a glacier collapse in the upper reaches that triggered the flash floods. What these experts are saying is that climate change is accelerating glacial retreat, leading to the formation and expansion of glacial lakes that can break their bunds at any time. It is also time that the state government and commercial groups be made accountable for having slaughtered trees, expanded roads and highways in the ecologically sensitive Himalayan zones. It has changed the course of rivers like the River Kheer Ganga. The destruction caused by floods in Pakistan needs intensive study too. As a country that contributes barely 1% towards global climate change, it has suffered widespread damage. Speaking to Dialogue Earth, climate scientist Mohammad Ehsan Leghari said the floods were triggered with 200 to 300 mm of rainfall in a short spell, along with glacial melts, and northern heatwaves in June. While these natural disasters came together, he pointed to the human-made disasters too -- the deforestation, and urbanization and human encroachments blocking the natural flows. Similarly, the Ravi Urban Development Authority s paving of floodplains along the River Ravi in Punjab turned absorbent areas into concrete, inviting devastation by turning them into river paths. The bigger tragedy is there is no learning or rolling back mistakes of the past. Extreme and cyclical changes of climate are not being factored in. The El Nino effect - warming of central and equatorial Indian and Pacific Ocean waters that cause millions of cusecs of rain being dumped in as far off places as Europe, the Horn of Africa, and Bali this year -- has not been reversed. In Dehradun, the capital of Uttarakhand, despite the tragedy that unfoleded recently in the states Harsil sector, there is no rethink on devastating projects in the valley. A Rs 6,200-crore Rispana -- Bindal Elevated Corridor, two flyovers of over 26 kilometers, are in the pipeline. The plan includes erecting support columns in the middle of the beds of Rivers Rispana and Bindal that will choke the natural flow of water and create flooding along the banks of the rivers. Bharti Jain, architect and town planner, has pointed out that as far back as 2007 the flyovers were to be implemented after feasibility studies and Environmental Impact Assessment is done. However, the Doon authorities are brazenly implementing these projects without a thought for on the citys environment, Ms Bharti told this writer.

Number of women pilots in India rising, says Scindia; calls it 'revolutionary change'

While developed countries like the US and Europe have relatively fewer women pilots, 15 per cent of pilots in India are women, the Union Minister for Communications and Development of North Eastern Region Jyotiraditya Scindia said. He was speaking here at an event after laying the foundation stone of a Post Office Passport Seva Kendra building and distributing passbooks to 38 girls under Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana. Speaking about the upcoming Post Office Passport Seva Kendra, he said residents of Morena and Sheopur districts, as well as those in neighbouring Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh, earlier had to travel to Gwalior, Guna, Bhopal or Delhi for passport services.

Pleas seeking stay of Waqf (Amendment) Act 2025: SC to pass interim order on September 15

The Supreme Court is scheduled to pronounce on September 15 its decision on the issue of an interim order on a batch of petitions seeking stay on the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025. A two-judge bench of the apex court, headed by Chief Justice of India B R Gavai and including Justice Augustine George Masih who had reserved the order on May 22, will pronounce the decision. A batch of petitions challenging the constitutional validity of the Act was filed before the apex court, contending that it was discriminatory towards the Muslim community and violates their fundamental rights. President Droupadi Murmu on April 5 gave her assent to the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, which was earlier passed by Parliament after heated debates in both Houses -- Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. During the hearing in May, the Union of India (UOI), through its senior law officer Solicitor General (SG) Tushar Mehta, had submitted to the apex court that the waqf management had misused monuments, giving rooms for shops and making unauthorised alterations. The submission of Mehta was vehemently opposed by senior lawyer Kapil Sibal, appearing for some petitioners. He had argued that there are other laws which deal with such issues. You cannot take my right over the waqf property because of these issues, Sibal had stated. The Centre, while strongly defending the Amendment Act, submitted that there was no ground for staying a validly enacted statute by the competent legislature. The very fact that the court has to hear the batch of pleas for interim stay for three days, shows there is nothing ex-facie unconstitutional with the law. Mere legal arguments are insufficient to stay the statute. There is no ground for staying a validly enacted statute by the competent legislature, Mehta argued before the top court. He had submitted that creating a waqf is different from donating to a waqf, which is why there is a five years practice requirement for Muslims so that waqf is not used for defrauding someone. Suppose I am a Hindu and I want to donate to a waqf, it can be done. How can a non-Muslim be allowed to create a waqf. He can always donate to a waqf, said Mehta. Delving into the batch of pleas that these were filed without any proper materials to support, Mehta had argued that three days of hearings had revealed no ex-facie evidence of unconstitutionality. He said that mere legal propositions or hypothetical arguments do not justify halting the operation of a law duly enacted by Parliament. On the other hand, Sibal -- opposing these submissions of Mehta -- had asked if waqfs used for religious purposes can be stripped of the status, merely for being unregistered. Can the government for its own fault of not conducting surveys now claim waqf properties as government land by a legislative fiat, Sibal had questioned. Senior lawyer Rakesh Dwivedi, appearing for the state of Rajasthan, supported the 2025 Act. He said that waqf by user is not a core practice of Islam, as it did not involve any formal dedication. It was merely a way of holding land as waqf through adverse possession. Senior advocate Ranjeet Kumar, appearing for the Haryana government and a tribal organisation supporting the 2025 Amendments, said in Rajasthan, a waqf claim was made over a 500-acre land given for mining purposes. Mehta had said that the dedication of land as waqf is permanent and irreversible. Therefore, land belonging to members of Scheduled Tribes (STs) cannot be dedicated as waqf. The state restricts the alienation of tribal land to protect tribal communities. Otherwise, anyone could become a mutawalli (Manager of Waqf property) and misuse the waqf to their detriment, the Centre's law officer had contended. Mehta further had argued that Muslim tribals are being victimised. There may be differing points of view, he says, but that cannot be a ground to stay the operation of a duly enacted law. The apex court was hearing five petitions -- out of more than 100 -- after noting that it was impossible to hear all the pleas in the matter, as more or less, the prayers were strikingly similar. The Centre on April 25 had defended the Waqf Amendment Act, 2025, as a valid, lawful exercise of legislative power. While filing a detailed reply in the Supreme Court, the Union had requested it to dismiss the batch of petitions challenging the constitutional validity of it. It is a settled position in law that the constitutional courts would not stay a statutory provision, either directly or indirectly, and will decide the matter finally, said the Centre, in its reply filed before the top court. The Centre said that shockingly after 2013, there was an addition of over 20 lakh hectares (precisely 20,92,072.536) in Waqf land. Right before even Mughal era, pre-independence era and post-independence era, the total of waqfs created was 18,29,163.896 acres of land in India, said the Centre, through its affidavit filed in the top court. For the last 100 years, waqf by user is recognised only upon registration and not by word of mouth. Hence, the amendment was in sync with consistent practice. There will be maximum of two non-Muslims among 22 members in the Waqf Council and Aukaf Boards, a measure that is representative of inclusiveness and not intrusive of the administration of waqfs, the Centre said. The affidavit added that the identification of government land deliberately or wrongly mentioned as waqf properties is to set the revenue records right and that such land cannot be treated as land belonging to any religious community. The Centre, in its 1,332-page counter affidavit, submitted that there cannot be a lanket stay on the law as there was a presumption of its constitutionality. The Centre had submitted that the law was not violative of the fundamental rights guaranteed under the Constitution. The amendments are only for the regulation of the secular aspect regarding the management of the properties and hence, there was no violation of the religious freedoms guaranteed under Articles 25 and 26 of the Constitution, it had said.

Bronco Test Will Help Evaluate Our Athletes Accurately, Says Former India Physio Gloster

Go Sports Foundation: John Gloster, the former physio of the Indian cricket team, has lauded the move to introduce the high-intensity Bronco Test for assessing players in the mens side, adding that it will help in accurately evaluating athletes. Recently, the BCCI had posted a video on their social media accounts, where current S&C coach Adrian le Roux explained how it would benefit players in the current set-up. I love it. I think it's a really good test. I think it's a great test. As I said, I've used it at Rajasthan Royals for many years to not just test our athletes, but also train them. Because if you look at where cricket is now, it's a speed-based, power-based sport. That is one of the tests that helps us to evaluate our athletes accurately through that testing mechanism, said Gloster in a conversation with IANS on the sidelines of the PlayCom 2025 summit on Saturday. While highlighting that cricket can benefit from taking learnings from other sports, Gloster, the current head physio of Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the IPL, revealed that he has used the Bronco Test in evaluating players in the ten-team T20 competition. You will have all heard recently about the Bronco Test that they're starting to use in the BCCI, something we've used for a long time in IPL. But again, that's taken from another sport because we think it's going to benefit our sport of cricket, he added. Gloster, who served as physio of Indias national team in the early 2000s, believes technology has the power to be a great friend in injury management, especially with cricket now becoming a sport being played throughout the year. Technology is a huge player for us, particularly in the world of cricket, where I do use it for load monitoring, management, athlete management systems, and data tracking. We're tracking through wearables. We're tracking insights into the athletes themselves from heart rate variability to sleep. So, for us, it's all about having more insight. The more I know about you, the more I can help you. So, technology underpins pretty much everything we do now in elite sport. Without that, we don't have insight. India is one of the leading tech nations. So, I'm proud to say that we've managed to bring that into sport and we're starting to use it more and more efficiently. I think technology is now going to become a very good friend in this space to monitor load, to forces, health, wellness, and recovery. So, we're becoming a lot better at recovery. We're seeing that almost as a secret sauce now in terms of performance. So, unpacking the recovery space a lot more has become a real focus for us in not just cricket, but in all sports. So, one needs to be open to technology and the other be open to looking at other sports that can help us on our journey going forward to develop cricket and bring it into the performance space in this country, he elaborated. Gloster also feels that the sports science and injury management scenario in India has been hugely evolving. Rapidly progressing, thankfully. Certainly, when I first came here 21 years ago, it was a very different scene. Underappreciated, underacknowledged, and resource-wise, very thin on the ground. Whereas now, we're starting to see more and more people, particularly in my profession, sports physio, sports science, sports medicine, now starting to build out the ecosystem of support for our athletes and the general community also in India. So, thankfully for us, we now are in a position where we can say that we do not yet have a robust system to support, but we're getting there. We've got a long way to go, but the journey has started. He signed off by talking about his work with Indias non-cricket sportspersons, especially working with 11 athletes in the run-up to the Tokyo Olympics. It's become my big passion now. It's at two ends of the sporting pyramid. Obviously, I'm very passionate about the sports education space and getting more kids into the sports education system through our PE structure in schools. So, thankfully for us, we now are in a position where we can say that we do not yet have a robust system to support, but we're getting there. We've got a long way to go, but the journey has started. Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score It gives me enormous pleasure to see these athletes who've come through a system generally without a lot of support, but still made their way to the top. So, I see that being really exciting because the more and more we can support these athletes, we're going to get a lot more coming out onto national and international podiums for us. Article Source: IANS

Saturday bank holiday: Are banks open or closed today on September 13, 2025?

Several state-specific holidays will also affect branch openings. These include Karma Puja, Onam, Id-E-Milad, and Durga Puja. Rajasthan observes Navratra Sthapna. Jammu and Srinagar commemorate Maharaja Hari Singh's birthday. Digital banking options remain available during closures.

20 custodial deaths in two years in Rajasthan; rights groups express concern

Civil rights groups in the State have expressed concern over the custodial deaths and demanded judicial inquiry into each of them and transparent investigation into the cases classified as suicides or medical causes, in order to ensure accountability.

Over 120k opium licences to be issued starting Oct

The government plans to issue 121,000 opium cultivation licenses for the 2025-26 crop year, a 23.5% increase from the previous year, aiming for self-reliance in alkaloid production. Farmers in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh will be affected by the policy, which includes license suspensions for those not meeting minimum yield requirements.

Mumbai: Drugs worth 8 crore seized, 3 from Rajasthan arrested in Vasai east

Haryana, Punjab and Rajasthan will have to adopt Saraswati River model for flood control: Haryana Saraswati Board VC

Rajasthan RSMSSB Grade 4 Admit Card Released, Here's How To Download

Rajasthan Class 4 Admit Card: The written examination for Class 4 will be held on September 19, 20 and 21, 2025.

AI To Monitor Rajasthan Police Constable Recruitment Exam 2025, Check Key Instructions

Rajasthan Constable Recruitment Exam 2025: In case, more than five people enter the room at once, the AI will issue an alert.

The Maharaja Who Bagged 100 Tigers: Rajasthans Royal Hunts Frozen In Time

The maharaja's hunting images remain a testament to his bravery and are a draw for both domestic and international tourists visiting the State Museum

Kharif sowing complete in Rajasthan, production of coarse cereals, pulses, may drop

According to State governments area coverage update, total acreage in current Kharif season was 157.77 lh as on September 9 against 157.74 lh in the year-ago period

Railways Launch Special Trains For Candidates Of Rajasthan Police Constable Exam

Rajasthan Police Constable Recruitment Exam 2025: This initiative will not only ease travel but also reduce stress for candidates, motivating youth preparing for the exam to pursue their goals with confidence.

Monsoon Likely to Withdraw from Northwest India by Sept 15: IMD

SRINAGAR: The southwest monsoon is expected to begin withdrawing from parts of northwest India around September 15, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Friday. In a statement, the IMD said that conditions are becoming favourable for the withdrawal of the monsoon from some areas of west Rajasthan from Sunday. The monsoon typically retreats from []

Govt announces annual licensing policy for opium poppy cultivation for 2025-26 crop year

The government has announced its licensing policy for opium poppy cultivation in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh for the 2025-26 crop year, increasing the number of eligible farmers by 23.5% to approximately 1.21 lakh.

Govt clears 2025-26 opium poppy licensing policy for MP, Rajasthan, UP

Nearly 1.21 lakh farmers will receive licenses a 23.5% rise over last year with the inclusion of 15,000 new farmers.

Monsoon Withdrawal Likely To Begin Around September 15: IMD

New Delhi, Sep 12: The southwest monsoon is likely to start withdrawing from northwest India around September 15, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Friday. The primary rain-bearing system usually makes its onset over Kerala by June 1 and covers the entire country by July 8. It starts retreating from northwest India around September 17 and withdraws completely by October 15. Conditions are becoming favourable for the withdrawal of the Southwest Monsoon from some parts of west Rajasthan around [] The post Monsoon Withdrawal Likely To Begin Around September 15: IMD appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Lawyers strike in Rajasthan over possibility of third High Court bench in Bikaner

JAIPUR: Judicial proceedings across Rajasthan came to a standstill on Friday as lawyers observed a statewide strike against the possible establishment of a third High Court bench in Bikaner. Hearings in the Jaipur and Jodhpur benches, as well as in subordinate courts, remained suspended. The protest was triggered by recent remarks from Union Law Minister and MP from Bikaner, Arjunram Meghwal, who hinted at progress on the issue. Meghwal noted that Chief Justice of India Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai is expected to visit Bikaner on September 2021, describing the visit as not an ordinary matter he is coming only if some progress has been made. In the same interaction, Meghwal initially responded yes when asked about the possibility of a bench in Bikaner, but immediately changed the subject, saying, We will know only when he comes. The video of his comments went viral on social media, sparking intense debate among the legal fraternity. Reacting to this, representatives of the Rajasthan High Court Bar Association (Jaipur), Jodhpur Bar Association, District Advocates Association, and other bar bodies convened an emergency meeting on Thursday. They unanimously resolved to stay away from judicial work for a day in protest. Ramit Pareek, general secretary of the Jaipur High Court Bar Association, said the ministers statement had created confusion and apprehension among lawyers. Association president Ratnaram Tholia cautioned that if the government did not roll back the move, the agitation would intensify. If this decision is not withdrawn, we may even have to consider an indefinite boycott, he warned. According to the advocates, dividing the principal bench would adversely affect judicial efficiency and cause inconvenience to the general public. They urged the government to reconsider the proposal in the interest of both the judiciary and litigants. With Fridays strike followed by the weekend holiday (second Saturday and Sunday), courts are now set to resume normal functioning only from Monday.

Caught On Camera: Girl Injured After Falling From Boat Swing At Rajasthan's Dol Mela

A dramatic video of the incident has also emerged online. The clip shows the girl falling from the swing.

Rajasthans Landmark Anti-Conversion Bill

In a move hailed as a milestone in Indias fight against unlawful religious conversions, the Rajasthan Assembly has passed the Prohibition of Unlawful Religious Conversion Bill, 2025. The legislation has been described by the Bhajanlal Sharma-led government as a historic step to safeguard vulnerable communities, protect social harmony, and defend Indias cultural fabric from deceitful Continue reading Rajasthans Landmark Anti-Conversion Bill The post Rajasthans Landmark Anti-Conversion Bill appeared first on OurVoice | WeRIndia - Analysis & Opinion .

Rajasthan Police Constable Recruitment 2025: Admit Card Out, Exam On September 13, 14

Rajasthan Police Constable Recruitment 2025: The written examination will be conducted on September 13 (second shift) and September 14, 2025 (first and second shifts) at various centres across the state.

Excess rain shrinks Indias green gram, black matpe yield, hurts quality

Higher precipitation dents pulses crop prospects across Karnataka, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Andhra and Telangana

Man from Rajasthan held for selling narcotics

MHA contemplates raising civilian home guards along China border

Border Wing Home Guards, paid and treated as constables, now active only in Rajasthan; used for information collection, dissemination during Operation Sindoor; may be used to support ITBP along China border

Congress questions 'need' for installation of additional CCTV cameras in Rajasthan Assembly

JAIPUR: A massive political storm has erupted over the installation of additional CCTV cameras in the Rajasthan Assembly. It shows no signs of getting subsided. The Opposition Congress, which has been against the move from the beginning, has now alleged that the cameras are being used not only to keep watch on its MLAs but also over the faction of former Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje. Leader of Opposition Tikaram Jully has called the issue serious and demanded an investigation. However, Assembly Speaker Vasudev Devnani and BJP MLA Jogaram Patel have dismissed the allegations as baseless. Raje, notably, has been in the spotlight since her recent meeting with RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat during a RSS-Sangh Parivar program in Jodhpur. Initially, LoP Jully had claimed that the ruling party is misusing the new cameras to monitor Congress MLAs. However, now he claims that the cameras are also designed to keep an eye on those MLAs who are close to BJP stalwart Raje. He alleged that when Raje visited the Assembly recently, the cameras even tracked on legislators who went to meet her. Calling it a violation of democratic decorum, Jully accused the government of running a campaign for spying through hidden cameras and demanded that a joint committee of the House be formed to probe the matter. Raising questions on the need for extra surveillance, Jully pointed out that two cameras already exist in the Assembly. Why was there a need to install additional cameras? These remain switched on even after the House proceedings are over, which is objectionable, he said. He further challenged that if proceedings are adjourned for 15 minutes, he could show access to the cameras in question. Assembly Speaker Vasudev Devnani rejected the allegations, saying cameras have been a part of the Assembly since its inception and are primarily used for recording proceedings. Their use has increased recently for live broadcasting on YouTube and during Commonwealth Parliamentary Committee seminars, he said. Devnani explained that an additional camera was installed following complaints of movement in the official gallery. He added that the cameras rotate 360 degrees and do not target any particular member. Citing security concerns, Devnani noted that a person had recently jumped from the gallery in the Lok Sabha. Therefore, cameras are necessary. Neither has anyones privacy been violated, nor will it be in the future, he assured. BJP MLA Jogaram Patel also dismissed the allegations, saying cameras have been installed since the Assembly building was constructed. Neither Vasundhara Raje nor any MLA has been spied upon, he said, adding that Jully should direct his questions to former CM Ashok Gehlots OSD instead.Patel further attacked Gehlot, claiming he lacked the courage to come to the House and present his views. Meanwhile, Jully met Governor Hari Bhau Kishan Rao Bagade along with senior Congress MLAs and submitted a memorandum. He alleged that hidden cameras were being misused to spy on opposition members and accused the ruling party of damaging the dignity of the Assembly through objectionable remarks made by the Government Chief Whip and BJP legislators.

NBCC Signs MoU With Rajasthan Government For Projects Worth Rs 3,700 Crore

The 95-acre project will feature the Rajasthan Mandapam Convention Centre, Unity Mall and associated commercial and cultural infrastructure.

Man arrested from Rajasthan for duping senior cardiologist of Rs 6.69 lakh

NEW DELHI: A 33-year-old man was arrested from Rajasthan for duping a senior cardiologist of a private hospital of over Rs six lakh. The accused, identified as Jalaluddin, a resident of Alwar district in Rajasthan, posed as an army cantonment official and induced the complainant to transfer funds for medical consultations of army personnel, police said on Thursday. He was previously found to be involved in seven cases in Delhi and Haryana. A complaint was received on August 30 from a senior cardiologist of a private hospital where he reported that he was contacted by a person claiming to be an army cantonment official, requesting medical consultations for 25 army personnel at Rs 1,500 each. Believing the request, the complainant transferred a total of Rs 6.69 lakh across four transactions from his wifes account and from his own. Later, when the arrangements did not materialise, he realised the fraud and approached police, a senior police officer said. During investigation, police traced the money that was transferred from the complainant to the fraudster and it was revealed that the Rs 6 lakh was used to repay a loan for a car, and the remaining amount was diverted towards credit card settlement, Deputy Commissioner of Police (south) Ankit Chauhan said. Later, the accused was traced to Alwar, Rajasthan. A police team went there and his location was zeroed in at Khairthal, Alwar. A raid was conducted and the accused was arrested. One car purchased from cheated funds, three mobile phones, and Rs 70,000 frozen in a fixed deposit linked to credit card settlement, the DCP said. The accused made video calls showing pre-recorded visuals of army personnel to gain trust. Later, he convinced the complainant that payments would be routed via credit card and induced him to make transfers, which were actually diverted to settle his own liabilities, police added.

Rajasthan Police Constable 2025 Admit Card Released, Download Directly Here

Rajasthan Police Admit Card 2025: The online examination is scheduled to be conducted on September 13 (in the second shift) and September 14, 2025 (both shifts).

Rajasthan Police Constable Admit Card 2025 released at police.rajasthan.gov.in; get direct link HERE

The Rajasthan Police Constable Recruitment Exam 2025 is scheduled to be conducted on September 13 and 14, 2025.

NBCC inks MoU with RIICO to develop Rs 3,700 cr project including Rajasthan Mandapam

NBCC has partnered with RIICO to develop infrastructure projects worth Rs. 3,700 crore in Jaipur, including the Rajasthan Mandapam near the airport. NBCC will handle master planning, design, construction, and marketing on a 95-acre land parcel. RIICO will provide an initial advance, with the project targeted for completion within 30 months.

Rajasthan HC Stays Probe Against Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone in Hyundai Defect Case

Court halts investigation into FIR naming Hyundai executives and brand ambassadors over alleged manufacturing defect

324.64 Cr Saplings Planted in Telangana under Vanamahotsavam: Konda Surekha

The Minister recalled the historic sacrifice of the Bishnoi community in 1730 at Khejarli, Rajasthan, where 360 people gave their lives to save trees

Jamnalal Kaniram Bajaj Trust and Vishwa Yuvak Kendra Host 7th Edition of DHYEYA Programme in Sikar, Rajasthan

About Vishwa Yuvak Kendra Vishwa Yuvak Kendra, headquartered in New Delhi, has been a pioneer in youth skills development since 1961. Empowering young individuals and Civil Society Organisations through innovative programs and initiatives, VYK fosters holistic growth and nation-building.

Return to your original religion, says Rajasthan BJP MLA; Anti-conversion Bill passed

During a recent debate over the Rajasthan Prohibition of Unlawful Religious Conversion Bill, 2025, in the Assembly, BJP MLA Gopal Sharma raised many eyebrows, asking Congress legislators Rafeek Khan and Amin Kazi to return to their original religion. Aur jo hamare sadasya dharm parivartan kiye hue hain, Shriman Rafiq Khan aur Kagzi Wagerah, inse nivedan 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 .

Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone Get Relief As Rajasthan HC Stays Probe Over 'Faulty' Hyundai Car Case

After considering the case, the High Court has issued notices to both the police and the complainant and put the FIR investigation on hold.

Bayana MLA Ritu Banawat among people from Rajasthan stranded in Nepal

Assembly Speaker Vasudev Devnani said in the House on the Monsoon sessions last day on Wednesday that the State government was making efforts for Ms. Banawats safe return

SRK, Deepika granted interim relief in Hyundai car endorsement case

Bollywood actors Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone have been granted interim relief by the Rajasthan High Court in a case that accused them of misleading consumers through a car endorsement.

ACME Solar secures Rs 3,892 cr project funding for 400 MW FDRE project

ACME Venus Urja secured Rs 3,892 crore in long-term funding from the State Bank of India for its 400 MW Firm and Dispatchable Renewable Energy project in Rajasthan. The project, contracted with NHPC at Rs 4.64/Unit, involves solar and Battery Energy Storage System. This marks SBI's first financing in ACME's FDRE projects.

ACME Solar Shares Hit Record High After Securing Rs 3,892 Crore SBI Funding For Barmer Project

The project is being developed in Barmer, Rajasthan, by ACME Venus Urja Pvt. and is contracted with government-owned NHPC Ltd.

Nepal jailbirds on the run nabbed, border security cover ramped up

PATNA/LUCKNOW/DEHRADUN/JAIPUR: Amid stepped up vigil along the India-Nepal border, Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) personnel have nabbed 19 prisoners who escaped from Nepal jails taking advantage of the unrest and tried to enter Bihar and UP that border the Himalayan country. Ten jail inmates who had escaped from Dillibazar jail in Kathmandu were detained at the border in Bihar and nine in UP. SSB sleuths handed the 10 inmates, including two from Bihar, over to Bittha More and Sursand police stations of Sitamarhi district. In UP, the SSB rounded up four Nepali prisoners at Sonouli border in Maharajganj and five at Khunwa border in Siddharthnagar, officials said, adding the security agencies are grilling the Nepali prisoners. Central agencies have sounded a major security alert along the India-Nepal border, cautioning that miscreants could exploit the unrest to trigger violence in adjoining Indian states. State governments have asked police to ramp up security along the border. We are keeping a close vigil on the border, said Pramod Kumar Mandal, DIG, Purnea. Madhubani SP Yogendra Kumar said the district police and all border police stations have been placed on high alert. People are being allowed to cross the border only after thorough frisking. We are checking the identifications. Our efforts are that no anti-social elements cross the border, he said. Amid Nepal protests, security heightened in seven border districts in Uttar Pradesh Following the state governments directives, UP DGP Rajiv Krishna ordered a round-the-clock surveillance, intensified patrolling, and deployment of additional police personnel in Shravasti, Balrampur, Bahraich, Pilibhit, Lakhimpur Kheri, Siddharthnagar and Maharajganj, the seven districts which share around 600-km long border with Nepal. A special control room has also been set up at the Police Headquarters in Lucknow to assist Indian nationals stranded in Nepal. ADG (law & order) Amitabh Yash said, The administration is providing all possible assistance to Indian citizens stranded in Nepal. Security forces have heightened vigilance along the entire border stretch, from Pithoragarhs Dharchula in Uttarakhand to the districts bordering Nepal in Bihar. The SSB has placed all border police stations on high alert, with officers continuously monitoring the situation to prevent any infiltration or disturbances. In Dharchula, movement across the bridge connecting India and Nepal has been stopped, with instructions issued to allow passage only in emergency situations. Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami asked officials to keep an eye on the activities of anti-social or mischievous elements in their respective areas by conducting intensive checking. Thousands of Indian tourists remain stranded in Nepal following the violent protests that broke out on September 8. Among them are many families from Rajasthan, including the relatives of independent MLA from Bayana, Ritu Banawat, and former Udaipur councilor Anil Singhal. Assembly Speaker Vasudev Devnani said the state government is in constant touch with the Indian Embassy. The evacuation process will begin as soon as the situation improves, he said. Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma appealed to the stranded people to stay in touch with the Indian Embassy. Airlines to operate spl flights to and from Kathmandu With Kathmandus Tribhuvan International Airport opening for operations on Wednesday by 4 pm (IST), the Ministry of Civil Aviation has asked two leading operatorsAir India and IndiGoto operate additional flights from Wednesday night for the next few days. The fares shall be kept at a reasonable level, the ministry has advised. India-Nepal international border along Uttarakhand sealed following fresh disputes, protests in Nepal

BIG relief to Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone, Rajasthan HC stays FIR filed against actors in 'defective' car endorsement

Lawyers representing the actors stated that the actors has no direct connection with the quality of the branded cars, and that it was unfair to implicate them in the case.

SU launches special admission, scholarship for migrant students

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Sept 10: Singhania University (SU) today announced launching of a special initiative to provide higher education opportunities for migrant students and economically weaker communities in Jammu and Kashmir. In this regard a delegation from SU, led by Pro President & CFO Sunil Kumar Sobti and Neha Tyagi from Jhunjhunu (Rajasthan), met with Arvind Karwani, Relief Commissioner (Migrants), to discuss the program. The initiative aims to support students residing in migrant camps at Jagti, Nagrota, Purkhoo, Muthi, Mishriwala [] The post SU launches special admission, scholarship for migrant students appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Several Rajasthan families among thousands of Indians stranded in Nepal following unrest

JAIPUR:Among the thousands of Indian tourists who remain stranded in Nepal following the violent agitation that broke out on September 8, are several families from Rajasthan. They include the relatives of independent MLA from Bayana, Ritu Banawat, and former Udaipur councilor Anil Singhal. On Wednesday, Assembly Speaker Vasudev Devnani confirmed that MLA Banawat and her family were stranded in Nepal. He said the state government is making every possible effort for their safe return and is in constant touch with the Indian Embassy. The evacuation process will begin as soon as the situation improves, Devnani assured. Among those in serious trouble is former councillor Anil Singhal and his family, who were on a trip to Nepal along with 35 other tourists from Udaipur district. Singhal said he had travelled from Udaipur to Kathmandu on September 5 to visit the Pashupatinath temple. His return flight to Delhi was scheduled for September 12, but all flights were then cancelled after the violence erupted. The sudden protests had left Singhal and his group stranded in a hotel in Pokhara, nearly 500 km from Kathmandu. Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma has expressed concern over the safety of Rajasthani citizens stranded in Nepal. He appealed to those affected to stay in touch with the Indian Embassy and make use of the helpline numbers. The state government, he said, is closely monitoring the situation in coordination with the Centre and the Indian Embassy. Indian Aviation ministry asks airlines to operate special flights to and from Kathmandu To assist families back home, the Rajasthan Police has set up a special cell at Police Headquarters in Jaipur under the directions of Director General of Police Rajiv Sharma. A 24x7 Helpline and WhatsApp number have been issued for immediate assistance. Superintendent of Police Govardhanlal Sokaria has been appointed as the in-charge of this cell, with three police officers deployed round the clock. Helpline numbers: 0141-2740832, 0141-2741807 WhatsApp number: 97849-42702 Former Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has also expressed concern over the Nepal situation. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), he urged the state government to act proactively and ensure the safe return of all stranded passengers. The government should make arrangements to bring back those stranded and assure their families that the state is with them in this grave crisis. I also appeal to the Government of India to take urgent steps for their safe return, Gehlot wrote. Meanwhile, domestic and international flights in Nepal remain suspended due to the ongoing unrest, forcing thousands of tourists to remain confined in hotels across various cities. While the Rajasthan government and the Indian Embassy continue their efforts to ensure safe evacuation, the exact number of stranded Rajasthanis has yet to be confirmed. According to reports, the figure could be close to 4,000. Nepal: Army steps in to restore normalcy, Gen Z protestors demand reforms

Top 5 Rajasthani thali spots in Hyderabad you must try

Craving a royal dining experience without leaving Hyderabad? The Rajasthani Thali is not just food, its a celebration of flavors, culture, and tradition, all served on one big plate. With dozens of small bowls brimming with curries, dals, sweets, and more, every thali feels like a festival. From the rustic taste of Dal Baati Churma 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 .

'You Want To Record Opposition Members': Gehlot Objects To Additional Cameras In Rajasthan Assembly

Former CM Ashok Gehlot's remarks were in continuation to a protest by the Congress in the state assembly over the alleged installation of additional cameras in the opposition area

Rajasthan Assembly passes anti-conversion Bill with steep penalties

It contains the provisions for life imprisonment and fines up to 1 crore; will help in maintaining peace and harmony in the society, says MoS (Home); Cong. boycotts debate, stages a walkout

Rajasthan NGO to sterilise, vaccinate stray dogs in Patna

Following a Supreme Court ruling, Santulan Jeev Kalyan, an animal NGO, has secured a tender from the Patna Municipal Corporation to sterilise and vaccinate stray dogs in Patna. Approved by the AWBI, the three-year ABC programme aims to sterilise 30 dogs daily, reducing the stray population and controlling rabies.

Rajasthan Assembly clears anti-conversion bill with toughest penalties yet, Congress stages protest

The Rajasthan Assembly on Tuesday passed the Rajasthan Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Bill, 2025, which introduces sweeping measures to curb unlawful religious conversions. The law prescribes long prison terms, heavy fines and allows for the demolition and confiscation of properties where mass conversions are found to have taken place. The bill expands the definition of conversion to include marriages carried out for the purpose of religious conversion. If a person marries another by making false promises, by luring them, or by giving misleading information with the intention of religious conversion, whether before or after the marriage, it will be treated as conversion and punishable by law. Such marriages may also be declared void by a court. The provision is being linked to so-called love jihad cases, a term used in political discourse to allege conversions through marriage. All offences related to religious conversion have been categorised as non-bailable, making bail difficult to obtain. Even voluntary conversions will now require prior permission from the district administration. An application must be filed with the District Collector or Additional District Magistrate 90 days in advance, following which a public notice will be displayed at their office. Objections can be filed within two months, and the conversion will be allowed only after hearings are concluded. The bill lays down stringent punishments. Illegal conversion can attract imprisonment between seven and fourteen years and a fine of up to five lakh rupees. Conversion of minors, women, disabled persons, or members of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes can lead to ten to twenty years in prison and a fine of ten lakh rupees. Mass conversions carry a minimum of twenty years imprisonment, which may extend to life, along with a fine of twenty five lakh rupees. Conversions linked to foreign or illegal funding will attract ten to twenty years in prison and a fine of twenty lakh rupees. Conversions without informing the Collector may result in seven to ten years in prison and a fine of up to three lakh rupees. Repeat offenders face life imprisonment with heavy penalties. Immediately after the bill was passed, the proceedings of the House were adjourned till the morning of September 10. Congress MLAs did not participate in the debate and created uproar during the discussion. Party leaders later said their protest was not against the bill but against the installation of an additional camera inside the Assembly. The Leader of Opposition was absent during the passage. RLD MLA Subhash Garg opposed the bill, warning that it could lead to corruption and misuse by the police. He suggested that notices for conversion should also be published in newspapers to ensure transparency. A controversy erupted during the debate when BJP MLA Gopal Sharma remarked that legislators who had converted, including Rafiq Khan and Kagzi, should return to their original religion. Defending the bill, Minister of State for Home Jawahar Singh Bedham said it was necessary to protect civilization and culture. He said that while individuals had the right to choose their religion, no one had the right to convert others through force, fraud or inducement. Referring to a Supreme Court ruling that declared forced conversion illegal, he said the legislation particularly safeguarded vulnerable groups such as Dalits, exploited and deprived sections, women and persons with disabilities. The law follows repeated complaints of mass conversions in the state. In February 2024, reports of a mass conversion at Sonar Haveli in Atalband, Bharatpur, triggered uproar. More recently, Bharatpur police arrested preacher Bajinder Singh, known as Yeshu Yeshu Baba, for allegedly luring people into conversion. Singh is also facing trial in Punjab and is currently lodged in Mansa jail on rape charges.

Rajasthan Assembly Passes Anti-Conversion Bill With Life Imprisonment Provision

The Rajasthan Assembly on Tuesday passed a bill that proposes imprisonment of 20 years to life for mass conversions through deception and a jail term of seven to 14 years for conversions by fraudulent means.

Bikaji Foods clarifies after ED summon to MD in Rajasthan Premier League probe

Bikaji Foods International's Managing Director has been summoned by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) for questioning related to the Rajasthan Premier League (RPL) under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act. The company clarifies its involvement was limited to sponsorship, aimed at brand visibility, with all payments properly documented and made through banking channels. Bikaji Foods affirms full cooperation with authorities.

Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy bags solar project order worth Rs 415 cr

Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy has secured a Rs 415 crore order to develop a 300 MW AC/420 MWp DC solar power project in Rajasthan. The project includes a 220/33 kV pooling substation. This order boosts the company's gross order inflows to over Rs 2,400 crore this year, highlighting its strong execution capabilities.

Indian expat wins Rs 33 lakh in Abu Dhabi big ticket draw

An Indian expat has won Rs 33 lakh in a live Abu Dhabi Big Ticket Draw on Monday, September 8. The man was identified as Jogendra Jangir, a native of Rajasthan who moved to Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE) when he was 17 years old. Jangir is a production manager, and one of the four 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 .

Rajasthan Assembly adjourned twice amid uproar

JAIPUR: The Rajasthan assembly witnessed disruptions on Tuesday as Congress legislators raised slogans and staged protests over various issues. The House was adjourned twice, first for nearly 30 minutes and later till 2 PM following the uproar. Leader of Opposition Tikaram Jully sought permission from Assembly Speaker Vasudev Devnani to ask a supplementary question regarding the Khanpur constituency. The Speaker denied the request, prompting Congress MLAs to start shouting slogans. They then stormed to the well of the House. Amid the uproar, Devnani adjourned the session till 12 noon. When the House reassembled, the Congress members continued their protests, leading to a second adjournment till 2 PM. Earlier in the day, Congress legislators held a protest in the Assembly premises over the delay in conducting local body elections. Congress MLAs led by the Leader of the Opposition marched from the MLA quarters to the Assembly building, raising slogans outside the main entrance. Jully accused the government of postponing elections due to fears of losing.

Central University of Rajasthan breaks into top 100 universities in NIRF rankings

CUoR Vice-Chancellor Anand Bhalerao said in Jaipur that the university had joined the distinguished league of top higher education institutions as a result of its quality-based education, research, and innovation

Jaipur Diary | Gehlots remark on Raje spices up Raj politics!

The desert states politics is sizzling again, stirred by former CM Ashok Gehlot. On a recent trip to Ajmer, Gehlot casually dropped a bomb by claiming, It would have been fun if Vasundhara Raje had become CM. Gehlot went on to call Raje the natural choice of the BJP and sighed that despite her experience, the saffron party didnt give her the throne again. We are also sad about this, he added with his trademark political poker face. The remark came just days after Rajes meeting with RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat fuelled speculation in power corridors. Political observers are calling Gehlot the magician. 5 Rajasthani students filmi-style exam journey Who says exams are just about pen, paper and nerves? In Uttarakhand this week, they turned into a full-on adventure thriller! Picture this: cloudbursts, heavy rains, mountains cracking and landslides cutting off entire regions. In the middle of this chaos, five determined students from Rajasthan with one thing on their mind - B.Ed. semester exam at Munsiyari. Most people would have packed their bags but not this fab five. Instead of bowing to natures fury, they put on their metaphorical hiking boots, crossed broken trails, climbed over slippery rocks, and made it to the exam centre. Locals say it was nothing short of a Bollywood entry scene. Pilots birthday bash in Mewar sparks buzz Congress leader Sachin Pilots birthday usually makes headlines, but this year the buzz had a twist. For years, Jaipur was the fixed venue of his grand celebrations but this time, Pilot shifted it to Mewars Chittorgarh. The Tonk MLA has a reputation for never contesting the same place twice - until Tonk. He broke that pattern by winning from there again in 2023. But now, by celebrating in Chittor, hes lit a fresh round of political candlesIs Pilot eyeing Mewar next? Or is it just a birthday outing with a dash of symbolism? In the gossip corridors of Rajasthan politics, this birthday has set off a big buzz about clues and calculations. Rajesh Asnani Our correspondent in Jaipur rajesh.asnani@newindianexpress.com

Strong monsoon flows throw up rare deep depression over West India

Heavy to very heavy rainfall with extremely heavy falls lash parts of Saurashtra and Kutch; Rajasthan; north Gujarat

5-Year-Old Accidentally Shoots Himself While Playing With Pistol At Home In Rajasthan

A 5-year-old died after he pulled the trigger of a pistol while playing with it in his home in the Kotputli district of Rajasthan on Sunday.

Rajasthan RPSC Sub-Inspector Registration Window Closes Today, Know Exam Details, Application Process

RPSC SI, PC Recruitment 2025: A total of 1,015 vacancies will be filled by the examination, which will include two papers. The examination is tentatively scheduled to be conducted on April 5, 2026.

Gujarat scam complaints pile up, just Rs 7.5 crore recovered out of Rs 402 crore

AHMEDABAD: On Day 1 of the Gujarat Assembly session, Congress MLA Jignesh Mevani grilled the state government on scam complaints under the Gujarat Protection of Interest of Deposits Act-2003. The Home Department revealed 81 complaints were filed in the past two years, with a staggering Rs 402.21 crore trapped. To recover the money, the state seized and auctioned properties of two companies, but only Rs 7.53 crore has been returned to duped investors so far leaving a massive gap still unresolved. The monsoon session of the Gujarat Assembly opened with a storm on Monday, as Congress MLA Jignesh Mevani dropped the bombshell on the state government. On Day 1, Mevani asked the Home Department about the fraudulent Ponzi schemes and scam companies that duped thousands of investors across Gujarat. In his query, Mevani demanded details on how many complaints were filed under the Gujarat Protection of Interest of Deposits Act, 2003, how much public money is stuck, and how much has actually been recovered. The governments reply shocked the House as 81 complaints were lodged in the past two years, trapping a staggering Rs 402.21 crore of investors' money. Despite this massive figure, action was taken against only two companies, with seized assets auctioned off. The recovery? A meagre Rs 7.53 crore returned to investors. This revelation comes against the backdrop of two mega scams that rocked Gujarat in the last two years. In 2024, Bhupendrasinh Zala, CEO of BZ Group, allegedly pulled off a Rs 6,000-crore Ponzi scam by luring over 14,000 investors with promises of double returns in three years and lucrative monthly payouts. Gandhinagar CID Crime teams raided multiple locations across Sabarkantha, Vadodara, Gandhinagar, and Rajasthan, uncovering transactions worth Rs 175 crore linked to the group. BZ Financial Services, at the scam's core, was found to be completely unauthorised. As the BZ scandal was still unfolding, 2025 brought another crypto-fueled scam, this time in Rajkot. A company named Blockora duped 8,000 investors, including 40 from Rajkot alone, siphoning off Rs 300 crore. The scheme promised daily returns of Rs 4,000 on an initial investment of Rs 4.25 lakh. Investors were pushed to buy a fake cryptocurrency called TABC, only for the companys founders and partners to vanish overnight.

Rajasthan floods: Jaisalmer closes schools as IMD predicts heavy rains

Amid heavy rains and flood-like conditions, the authorities in Jaisalmer declared a holiday for schools and anganwadi centres on Monday. The IMD issued a heavy rainfall alert for 24 hours, prompting precautionary steps. In Dausa, over 177 mm rainfall caused dam overflow and waterlogging

Mumbai: Wanted jewellery thief arrested in Borivali; stolen gold & diamonds recovered

During a routine patrol near Borivali East station, Mumbai police apprehended Karan Singh Kharwar, wanted for a significant jewellery theft. Kharwar, who had stolen gold, diamonds, and cash from Parasnath Jewellers in Navi Mumbai on September 6th, was attempting to escape to Rajasthan.

IMD forecasts very heavy rainfall over East Rajasthan and Gujarat tomorrow - Newsonair

IMD forecasts very heavy rainfall over East Rajasthan and Gujarat tomorrow Newsonair

What Was Operation Gibraltar That Sparked The India-Pakistan War Of 1965

On September 6, the Indian Army crossed into Pakistans Lahore sector, sparking fierce battles across Punjab, Rajasthan, and Kashmir during the 1965 war

IMD issues red alert for flash floods in Rajasthan, Gujarat

NEW DELHI: The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert, warning of an imminent threat of flash floods likely to occur in Gujarat and Rajasthan over the next two days due to the influence of a depression. Additionally, a fresh western disturbance is expected to bring rainfall to Jammu and Kashmir, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, as well as western and eastern Uttar Pradesh this week. A well-marked low-pressure area over southern Rajasthan has moved westward and intensified into a depression over southwestern Rajasthan, subsequently affecting northern Gujarat. Due to this, the IMD predicts extremely heavy rainfall, exceeding 300 mm, in these regions over the next two days, which increases the risk of flash floods in several watersheds, particularly in the Banaskantha, Patan, and Saurashtra, and Kutch districts. The risk is also heightened in Barmer and Jalore districts in western Rajasthan, and in Sirohi district in eastern Rajasthan. In its bulletin, the IMD explained that the monsoon trough has shifted south of its normal position. Furthermore, a trough extends from the cyclonic circulation associated with the depression over northern Gujarat and adjacent southwestern Rajasthan to Chhattisgarh. In addition to the extremely heavy rainfall predicted for Gujarat and Rajasthan, the Konkan region is also expected to experience heavy rainfall. Under the influence of western disturbances, moderate rainfall is likely over Jammu Division and Himachal Pradesh on September 7; Uttarakhand on September 7, 8, 12, and 13; and western Uttar Pradesh on September 12 and 13, with eastern Uttar Pradesh seeing rainfall between September 11 and 13. In its advisory for fishermen, the IMD has advised them to avoid venturing into the Arabian Sea between September 7 and September 12. In the Bay of Bengal, the IMD has advised fishermen to refrain from venturing out between September 7 and 9, particularly along the Tamil Nadu coast and in many parts of the southwestern Bay of Bengal. In its agricultural advisory, the IMD has suggested draining excess rainwater from crops and vegetable fields in the affected areas of Gujarat, Rajasthan, and parts of Maharashtra. It also recommended providing mechanical support to horticultural crops and ensuring proper staking for vegetables and young fruit-bearing plants to prevent damage from strong winds. So far, India has received 108.7 per cent of normal rainfall this monsoon season, with only the eastern and northeastern regions experiencing a deficiency of around 18 per cent. The cumulative rainfall recorded between June 1 and September 7 is 813.3 mm, compared to the normal of 748.3 mm.

Uttarakhand CM Dhami thanks Rajasthan CM for extending Rs 5 crore assistance to

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami expressed gratitude to Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma for extending financial assistance of Rs 5 crore to support relief and rehabilitation efforts in the flood-hit areas of Uttarakhand.

Love jihad, conversions pose threat to security, amity: RSS

JAIPUR: The All-India coordination meeting of the RSS expressed concern over the increasing cases of love jihad and religious conversion, organisations national prachar pramukh Sunil Ambekar told the media in Jodhpur, where the three-day meeting concluded on Sunday. Ambekar said that conversions carried out through force, temptation or deception are unacceptable. Such practices can create unrest in society. This issue is not merely religious but also poses a serious threat to national security and social harmony, he said. He added that the Sangh believes society as a whole must unite to face this challenge, as the struggle against conversion is not only about protecting Hinduism but also about safeguarding Indian culture and national identity. Ambekars remarks come at a time when the Rajasthan government is preparing to introduce a more stringent version of the Rajasthan Unlawful Religious Conversion Prohibition Bill, 2025, in the ongoing assembly session. The Bhajanlal Sharma cabinet has already approved the bill with key amendments, making the proposed law significantly stricter. Under the draft legislation, anyone found guilty of forcible religious conversion could face imprisonment ranging from seven to 14 years and a fine of up to `5 lakh. The bill also stipulates that if a person marries someone of another faith solely for the purpose of conversion, such a marriage will be considered illegal (ab initio void). In cases of mass conversions, the law prescribes life imprisonment and a fine of up to Rs 35 lakh. Organizations found guilty of facilitating such conversions will have their registrations cancelled, and properties used for these activities may be confiscated or demolished after investigation. Interestingly, the new bill also incorporates several provisions from Rajasthans Religious Freedom Bill of 2008, passed twice during the Vasundhara Raje-led BJP government but stalled at the Centre. Although the bill was expected to be tabled on the first day of the monsoon session, no update has been provided so far. Focus on womens mobilisation within organisation The RSS is also planning to focus on womens mobilisation within its organisation and activities. On Saturday, during a discussion on women empowerment, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat and Sarkaryawah Dattatreya Hosabale stressed that in the present era, active participation of women is essential in every sphere of life.

Cramped training centre forces state to scale down K9 expansion to 20 dogs

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Scaling down its initial plan, the state police department will now induct only 20 dogs into its K9 squad instead of the proposed 38 because of space constraints at the dog training centre in Thrissur. Though the proposal to expand the dog squad was submitted in July, a final decision is still awaited. Officers said the matter will be taken up after the Onam celebrations. The squad currently has 142 active service dogs, with a target strength of 180. The remaining additions will now be made in phases over the next 18 months, said an officer. Each dog undergoes nine months of training for roles like narcotics and explosives detection, search and rescue, or tracking. Training more than 20 dogs at once will compromise quality, a senior officer with the dog squad said. Veterinary surgeon Suman BS of the K9 unit said the training school has submitted its report to the state police headquarters and the police chief. The expert committee will take a final call soon. The focus is on German Shepherds and Belgian Malinois, both known for agility and intelligence, Dr Suman said. The procurement plan was to include 12 trackers, 17 explosive sniffers, six narcotic sniffers, two cadaver dogs and one alcohol sniffer. Dogs will be sourced from central government institutions like CRPF, SSB and BSF. The choice of breed and type will depend on availability, Suman added. The police department earlier relied on private kennels but stopped the practice to avoid subpar selections. Sourcing from government centres has ensured better pedigree and working ability. The last procurement of eight German Shepherds was made in 2023 from SSBs Alwar (Rajasthan) breeding centre.

20 custodial deaths reported in Rajasthan in two years; most cases under probe

JAIPUR: Rajasthan has recorded 20 deaths in police custody over the past two years, most of them attributed to deteriorating health conditions. According to official data, five people died of heart attacks, while one person committed suicide by jumping into a well. Investigations into the remaining 14 cases are still pending. So far, no policeman has been found guilty in any of the custodial deaths. However, negligence on the part of sentries on duty has been acknowledged in some cases, leading to 17 CCA notices being issued against two constables. The information came in response to a question raised in the Rajasthan Assembly by senior Congress MLA Rafiq Khan regarding custodial deaths between August 2023 and August 2025. Among the most discussed incidents were the deaths of two bullion traders in Augustone at Kankroli police station in Rajsamand district and another at Rishabhdev police station in Udaipur district. Both had been brought in for questioning on charges of buying stolen jewellery. Activists point out that in many such cases, requests filed under the Right to Information (RTI) are met with evasive responses from police officials, citing faulty cameras, hard disks being full, lack of storage, no backup, or confidentiality concerns. This, they allege, prevents the truth from ever coming out of police lockups. The Supreme Court has repeatedly emphasised that CCTV cameras in police stations are not meant to breach privacy but to ensure fairness and transparency. In 2018, the court directed all states to install functional CCTV systems to prevent human rights violations. Recently, the apex court took suo motu cognisance of non-functional cameras in police stations and directed that a PIL be filed on the matter. Rafeek Khan, the Congress MLA who raised this issue, is hardly satisfied. He asserted,There is no genuine reason in the majority of the cases. Most of the deaths have happened due to police negligence and excessive torture. In the name of action, they have taken action only against only two constables. He also questioned if only constables are in charge of police stations and remarked, No action has been taken against any Dy SP, nor any SHO, nor has any IPS officer been held responsible. What kind of system is this? The responsibility has been put only on the constable, and the matter has been covered up. I will ask a supplementary question on this. Those who are responsible should be punished. This sorry state exists in Rajasthan, although the state's top cop, DGP Rajeev Kumar Sharma, has repeatedly stressed in review meetings that there would be 'zero tolerance for custodial deaths' and all preventive measures must be enforced.

Gujarat Weather: IMD Issues Red Alert, Heavy Showers Likely To Continue

IMD issues red alert for Gujarat and Rajasthan as heavy rains cause waterlogging in Subhanpura, Tarsali, Vadsar, and river levels rise. Sanchore in Jalore records 210 mm rainfall.

Rajasthan witnessed 20 custodial deaths in two years: Government report

The report, which was submitted in the state assembly in response to a query by Congress MLA Rafeek Khan, said 12 of the deaths were linked to health issues, including six from heart attack.

NLCIL mines get five-star rating of Union Coal Ministry

The Lignite Mine 1A in Neyveli, Talabira II and III coal mines in Odisha and Barsingar lignite mine in Rajasthan have got the first place in the survey of lignite and coal-based open cast mines

Depression over north Gujarat and southwest Rajasthan likely to move west-southwest in next two days: IMD

The India Meteorological Department reported a depression over North Gujarat and adjoining Southwest Rajasthan, moving south-southwestwards at 15 kmph. Heavy to extremely heavy rainfall is expected in Gujarat, Rajasthan, and other parts of India over the next few days. In Jaipur, two people died after a building collapsed due to incessant rain.

193 people dead in rain-related incidents this monsoon in Rajasthan: Agriculture minister

Rajasthan Agriculture Minister Kirodi Lal Meena reports 193 rain-related deaths this monsoon. This is the highest ever death toll. The state faces huge crop losses. A survey is underway, and it will be completed by September 15. The Union government plans strict laws against fake fertilizers, seeds, and pesticides. Baran district is the most affected by rainfall.

Multi-state fake drug racket busted in Uttarakhand, 12 including mastermind arrested

DEHRADUN: The Uttarakhand Special Task Force (STF) has dismantled a major network involved in the manufacturing and distribution of counterfeit branded medicines, arresting four company owners and plant heads in a significant breakthrough. With these arrests, the STF has now taken the total number of accused to 12, including the alleged mastermind behind the operation. The most recent arrests, a husband-and-wife duo, were made on Friday in Zirakpur, Punjab. STF Senior Superintendent of Police Navneet Singh Bhullar confirmed the arrests, stating, We had been receiving continuous complaints about the exact replication of life-saving medicines and their illicit sale in the market. The use of these fake drugs not only posed severe health risks to the public but also caused substantial revenue losses to the government. He added that Director General of Police Deepam Seth had directed the STF to take stringent action to curb the menace. We immediately instructed our team to work on a high priority to identify this fake medicine syndicate and ensure decisive action, SSP Bhullar said. The investigation gathered pace on June 1, when the STF apprehended Santosh Kumar, who was found with counterfeit wrappers, outer boxes, labels, and QR codes of reputed pharmaceutical companies. A case was registered at Selaqui Police Station in Dehradun, and the probe was later transferred to the STF. Santosh Kumars arrest led to several other key arrests, including Naveen Bansal, Aditya Kala, Devi Dayal Gupta, Pankaj Sharma, and Vijay Kumar Pandey. The inquiry has revealed that Keron Life Science Pvt Ltd, BLBK Pharmaceutical Pvt Ltd, Oxi Pharma Pvt Ltd, and Zentic Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd were manufacturing large quantities of drugs without proper licenses. These medicines were sold to Naveen Bansals fictitious company, Beechem Biotech, located in Bhiwadi, Rajasthan. STF also found that to falsely indicate government supply, the MRP 00.00 was marked on the drug bills. Naveen Bansal then re-packaged these unlabelled drugs under branded company names and distributed them in the open market. Further investigation revealed that illegal drug purchases and supplies had taken place multiple times during the financial years 2023-24 and 2024-25, showing the large scale of the criminal operation.

Delhi: Ramlila cards honouring army, air force, navy to replace Lord Ram, Sita, Lakshman depictions

The Lav Kush Ramlila at Red Fort will showcase a Somnath Mandir replica. Invitation cards will feature the Indian Army, Air Force, and Navy. The Ramlila will use LED lights, 3D projection, and light shows. Political leaders and actors will participate. Artists from Gujarat, Kashi, Rajasthan, and Mathura-Vrindavan are working on the set.

Rajasthan Rains: Red Alert Issued Amid Heavy Showers; Two Dead

Rajasthan Rains: Schools remained closed on Saturday in Ajmer, Udaipur, Rajsamand, Bhilwara and Salumber in view of the weather conditions.

Rajasthan NEET UG Round 2 Counselling Starts Today, Apply Here, Check Important Dates

Rajasthan NEET UG Counselling 2025: Last Date To Register For Round 2 Counselling- September 10, 2025 (11:55 pm)

Rajasthan: Building collapse in Jaipurs Subhash Chowk kills 2, injures several

150 Vande Bharat Services Nationwide, Rajasthan to Get New Train

Indian Railways to introduce another Vande Bharat Express in Rajasthan under North Western Railway, while 150 services including 13 pairs of 20-coach trains already operate across India.

Rajasthan facing alarming rise in cancer cases; Jaipur worst hit: study

The average cancer incidence in the State is estimated at 134.57 cases per one lakh population, which is significantly above Indias national average of 113 cases

22 river monitoring stations record severe flood situation: CWC

New Delhi: The Central Water Commission on Friday warned of widespread flooding across several states, with 22 river monitoring stations reporting severe flood situation and 23 others above normal water levels. According to the daily flood situation report, eight stations each in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh, and one each in Gujarat, Delhi, Jharkhand, Odisha, Rajasthan []

North India Braces For More Rain: IMD Predicts Heavy Showers In Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan

IMD forecasts rain and thunderstorms for Delhi, Gurugram, Faridabad, and Ghaziabad. Yamuna crosses danger mark. Punjab faces worst floods in decades.

Accused in farmers' murder arrested, properties demolished amid tension in Rajasthan

JAIPUR: In the case of farmer Khet Singhs murder , who was opposing illegal poaching and was later killed by hunters in Dangri village, the administration took stern action on Thursday night by demolishing the illegal properties of three accused. According to police, a few days ago Khet Singh tried to stop hunters from killing deer. On Wednesday night, the accused allegedly attacked him with sharp weapons while he was sleeping in his field. He succumbed to his injuries on Thursday morning, triggering tension across the village and nearby areas. Villagers initially refused to cremate the body, demanding strict action against the culprits. Protests turned violent, with mobs torching shops, vehicles, and even a dumper belonging to the accuseds family. Police used lathicharge and tear gas to disperse the crowd, during which several policemen were injured in stone pelting. Over two dozen protesters were detained. District SP Abhishek Shivhare confirmed that three accusedLadu Khan, Alam Khan, and Khete Khanwere arrested and their vehicle seized. He said the murder was primarily motivated by Khet Singhs opposition to hunting. On Friday, following prolonged negotiations, authorities demolished five illegal shops linked to the accused and removed fencing from 150 bigha of encroached government land they had been cultivating. Only after these measures did villagers agree to conduct the cremation. Khet Singhs last rites were performed around noon under heavy police security. The incident has also taken a political turn. Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat has demanded strict action against the culprits, while former Congress minister Saleh Mohammad alleged in the Rajasthan Assembly that a particular community was being unfairly targeted in the aftermath of the killing. Heavy police deployment continues in Dangri, with officials maintaining strict vigil as tension remains high in the area.

JK Cement Begins Construction of Rs. 3000 Cr. Greenfield Plant in Jaisalmer

About JK Cement JK Cement Ltd. is among India's top manufacturers of Grey and White Cement, and home-building solutions globally. For over five decades, JKCement has contributed to India's infrastructure through product quality, customer focus, and technology leadership, beginning with its flagship grey cement unit in Nimbahera, Rajasthan, in May 1975. The Company's Grey Cement capacity is 25.26 MTPA, making it a leading manufacturer with a strong presence across 15 states, especially in Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, and Madhya Pradesh. With a total White Cement and Wall Putty Capacity of 3.05 MTPA, JK White Cement is sold in 36 countries around the globe. The Company has a strong international presence with two subsidiaries, JK Cement Works Fujairah FZC and JK White Cement (Africa) Ltd. In 2023, JKCement launched JKMaxx Paints, offering wall, wood, and metal finishes. In the same year, JKCement expanded into construction chemicals with JK Profix, a waterproofing line, and also entered the Ready-Mix Concrete segment with JK Super Concrete, serving Delhi NCR and set for nationwide growth.

THIS Indian state imposes ban on sale of liquor due to..., not Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana, it is...

A ban on the sale of liquor has been imposed on September 5 and September 6. Read here to know why this ban has been imposed.

School must go on, so farmer in Rajasthan moves out of home with family

In a heartwarming act of selflessness, farmhand Mor Singh offered his home to 50 students in Rajasthan's Piplodi after their school collapsed, killing seven. Singh and his family now live in a makeshift shack, prioritizing the children's education.

Citing report on custodial deaths, Supreme Court directs PIL on 'lack of CCTV in police stations'

Taking suo motu cognizance of a media report highlighting custodial deaths in Rajasthan, the Supreme Court has decided to examine the implementation of its 2020 order mandating CCTV installation in police stations.