Rajasthan: News

18 Mar 2024

Ajmer

Rajasthan: 4 coaches of Sabarmati-Agra superfast train derail in Ajmer

Several passengers suffered injuries after the engine and at least four coaches of the Sabarmati Superfast Express derailed after colliding with a goods train in Rajasthan's Ajmer in the early hours of Monday.

12 Mar 2024

Indian Air Force

IAF's Tejas aircraft crashes near Rajasthan's Jaisalmer, pilot ejected safely 

An Indian Air Force aircraft crashed near a student hostel in Rajasthan's Jaisalmer on Tuesday.

12 Mar 2024

Congress Party

Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge may skip 2024 Lok Sabha contest

Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge might not contest the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, NDTV reported.

12 Mar 2024

Narendra Modi

Modi to witness 'Bharat Shakti' tri-services exercise in Rajasthan today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will on Tuesday witness the war exercise "Bharat Shakti" at the Pokhran field firing range in Rajasthan.

08 Mar 2024

Om Birla

Over 15 children electrocuted during Mahashivratri procession in Kota

Over 15 children aged between 10 and 16 suffered burn injuries from electric shock during a Mahashivratri procession in Kota, Rajasthan, on Friday.

UCO Bank IMPS scam: CBI conducts raids in 67 locations

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Thursday raided 67 locations in seven cities across Rajasthan and Maharashtra in connection with suspicious Immediate Payment System (IMPS) transactions worth Rs. 820 crore at UCO Bank.

07 Mar 2024

Congress Party

Rahul Gandhi announces Congress's 5 guarantees ahead of polls

Rahul Gandhi revealed the Congress's five guarantees to Indians on Thursday.

19 Feb 2024

Kota

Student goes missing in Kota, 2nd case in a week

A student from Uttar Pradesh, who was studying in Rajasthan's Kota, has been missing since last Tuesday (February 13).

15 Feb 2024

Sonia Gandhi

'Won't contest LS polls...': Sonia's letter to Raebareli voters 

Congress leader Sonia Gandhi on Thursday announced that she won't contest the upcoming Lok Sabha polls, citing health concerns.

14 Feb 2024

Gujarat

6 iconic handloom prints defining Indian tradition

Exploring the charm of Indian textiles, handloom prints stand out as timeless treasures, embodying the stories and skills handed down through generations.

14 Feb 2024

Sonia Gandhi

Sonia Gandhi files nomination for Rajya Sabha from Rajasthan

Congress leader Sonia Gandhi filed her nomination for the Rajya Sabha elections from Rajasthan on Wednesday.

12 Feb 2024

Rajya Sabha TV

2024 Rajya Sabha elections: BJP announces 2 candidates from Rajasthan

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday announced the names of candidates for two seats from Rajasthan for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections.

05 Feb 2024

Kashmir Valley

Avalanche warning in J&K; rain likely in Delhi 

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has said that Delhi and its neighboring states and union territories will receive light rainfall on Monday.

Rajasthan Congress leader Manvendra Singh's wife killed in accident

Rajasthan Congress leader Manvendra Singh Jasol's wife, Chitra Singh, was killed in a road accident on Tuesday.

Kota: 18-year-old JEE aspirant hangs self; 2nd suicide this month

An 18-year-old Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) aspirant died by suicide in Rajasthan's Kota, the police said on Monday.

21 Jan 2024

Spirituality

Temple tales: 5 bizarre places of worship in India

India, a land rich in cultural and religious diversity, is home to a multitude of temples, each with its unique charm and significance.

15 Jan 2024

Makar Sankranti

Best places to witness Makar Sankranti in India

Makar Sankranti is among the first few festivals in the country that are celebrated at the beginning of the year.

07 Jan 2024

Jammu And Kashmir

J&K: Government leases out power to Rajasthan, prompting political outrage

The Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) government is facing a serious backlash for leasing electricity from an under-construction power project to Rajasthan.

06 Jan 2024

Delhi

Severe cold wave grips North India, no relief till Tuesday

Delhi and several parts of North India are currently facing harsh cold wave conditions, with temperatures dropping below average.

Key suspect in Karni Sena chief's murder arrested

Ashok Meghwal, the main suspect in the killing of Karni Sena leader Sukhdev Singh Gogamedi, has been arrested by the National Investigation Agency (NIA).

01 Jan 2024

Narendra Modi

Is PM Modi's third term at Centre 'almost inevitable'?

Is Prime Minister Narendra Modi returning to power at the Centre for the third consecutive term after the 2024 Lok Sabha elections?

01 Jan 2024

Delhi

Dense fog covers North India, IMD forecasts severe cold wave

Delhi and parts of North India, including Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan, continued to witness dense fog and chilly weather on Monday, the first day of the year 2024.

31 Dec 2023

Indian Army

India, UAE announce joint military exercise 'Desert Cyclone 2024'

The first edition of the joint military exercise "Desert Cyclone 2024" will kick off on Tuesday (January 2), marking a significant milestone in the strategic collaboration between the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and India.

Dense fog continues in North India, IMD issues red alert

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted that dense fog will continue to affect parts of North India, including the national capital Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, and Uttarakhand, till Thursday.

Eyeing 2024 polls, BJP enters 'mission mode'; Congress gets makeover

Riding on recent assembly election wins, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has made some key decisions at its recent national office-bearers' meeting.

18 Dec 2023

Narendra Modi

2023 election recap: BJP gets lift, Congress faces reality check

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has registered an impressive win in three states in the last leg of this year's assembly elections.

15 Dec 2023

Rajasthan Elections

Bhajan Lal Sharma takes oath as Rajasthan's new chief minister

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Bhajan Lal Sharma took oath on Friday as Rajasthan's chief minister in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah at a grand event in Jaipur.

15 Dec 2023

Parliament

Key conspirator in Parliament security breach surrenders

The alleged mastermind of the Parliament security breach surrendered to the police on Thursday.

13 Dec 2023

Jaipur

Diya Kumari: The rise of Rajasthan princess in politics

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday named Bhajanlal Sharma, a first-time MLA, as the chief minister of Rajasthan. It also chose Diya Kumari and Premchand Bairwa as the deputy chief ministers.

BJP chooses Bhajanlal Sharma as Rajasthan CM over Vasundhara Raje

In a surprise move, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday named first-time MLA Bhajanlal Sharma as the new chief minister of Rajasthan after over a week of suspense.

Rajasthan to get new CM today; BJP schedules meeting

After registering a resounding victory in the assembly elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Rajasthan is gearing up for a crucial meeting in Jaipur on Tuesday.

10 Dec 2023

Akhilesh Yadav

Congress-Akhilesh Yadav differences resolved; INDIA bloc convenes next meeting: Report

The opposition bloc Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) has reportedly convened its next meeting in New Delhi on December 19.

Raipur: BJP meeting today amid MP, Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan CM suspense

The next chief ministers for Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Rajasthan, where the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) registered a win in the recent state assembly polls, are reportedly set to be named soon.

10 Dec 2023

Rajasthan Police

Karni Sena chief murder: 2 shooters, associate arrested from Chandigarh

A joint team of the Rajasthan Police and the Delhi Police Crime Branch has reportedly arrested three persons, including two shooters, in Shri Rashtriya Rajput Karni Sena (SRRKS) chief Sukhdev Singh Gogamedi's murder case.

09 Dec 2023

Ashok Gehlot

Gehlot jibes at BJP amid delay over Rajasthan CM's appointment

Veteran Congress leader and outgoing Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot took a dig at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday for not announcing its chief ministerial face in the state.

BJP appoints observers to pick CMs for Rajasthan, MP, Chhattisgarh

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) appointed observers on Friday to begin the process of selecting chief ministers in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Chhattisgarh.

07 Dec 2023

Jaipur

Karni Sena chief murder: 2 cops suspended, protest called off

Two Rajasthan Police personnel were suspended on Wednesday, a day after Shri Rashtriya Rajput Karni Sena president Sukhdev Singh Gogamedi was shot dead in his Jaipur residence.

07 Dec 2023

Vasundhara Raje

Vasundhara Raje reaches Delhi amid speculations over Rajasthan CM post

Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Vasundhara Raje reached Delhi on Wednesday night amid speculations about the Rajasthan chief ministerial face.

06 Dec 2023

Karni Sena

Karni Sena chief murder accused identified, land dispute suspected

The assailants who shot Shri Rashtriya Rajput Karni Sena (SRRKS) President Sukhdev Singh Gogamedi in his house in Jaipur on Tuesday have been identified.

06 Dec 2023

Narendra Modi

BJP may choose new faces as CMs in 3 states

After its recent impressive electoral victories, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is currently in the hectic process of selecting candidates for chief minister positions in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Chhattisgarh.

06 Dec 2023

Jaipur

Rajasthan bandh today against Karni Sena chief's murder at home

Supporters of Shri Rashtriya Rajput Karni Sena (SRRKS) President Sukhdev Singh Gogamedi have called for a Rajasthan bandh (shutdown) on Wednesday to protest against his killing.

05 Dec 2023

Jaipur

Jaipur: Karni Sena chief shot dead, gangster claims responsibility

Unidentified gunmen shot dead Shri Rashtriya Rajput Karni Sena (SRRKS) President Sukhdev Singh Gogamedi in broad daylight in Rajasthan's Jaipur on Tuesday.

Congress leaders snubbed poll-strategist Kanugolu in Rajasthan, MP? Here's truth

Poll strategist Sunil Kanugolu—credited for the Congress's Telangana win—has reportedly been snubbed by senior party leaders in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan.

03 Dec 2023

Ashok Gehlot

Rajasthan: CM Gehlot resigns after BJP's win

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot tendered his resignation on Sunday evening following the party's defeat to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

'Yogi of Rajasthan': Mahant Balaknath among BJP's top CM candidates

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s possible victory in the Rajasthan Assembly elections has led to speculation about potential chief minister candidates, with spiritual leader Mahant Balaknath's name emerging as a top contender.

03 Dec 2023

Narendra Modi

Abusing Sanatan Dharma: Venkatesh Prasad on Congress's possible election loss

Former cricketer Venkatesh Prasad took a veiled dig at the Congress Party and its allies following their poor performance in three states: Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Chhattisgarh.

03 Dec 2023

Narendra Modi

BJP leadership to announce Rajasthan CM after results: Rajyavardhan Rathore

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and former Union sports minister Rajavardhan Singh Rathore on Sunday said the party leadership would decide about the Rajasthan chief minister after the results.

Election results: ECI website crashes, complaints galore on social media

As the counting of votes is underway for Assembly Elections 2023 in four states, the Election Commission of India (ECI) website reportedly faced a "crash."

Election results: BJP set to form government in 3 states

The Election Commission (ECI) trends indicate that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will win in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Chhattisgarh.