Rajasthan: News

15 Aug 2022

Jaipur

5 best monsoon destinations of Rajasthan you must visit

It's that time of the year when the rain gods bless Rajasthan and give it a much-needed respite from the scorching heat.

14 Aug 2022

Dalit

Rajasthan: Dalit boy thrashed for touching 'upper caste' waterpot, dies

A nine-year-old Dalit student at a private school in the village of Surana, Rajasthan, reportedly died on Saturday, days after he was allegedly beaten by a teacher for touching a drinking waterpot meant for "upper caste" people.

09 Aug 2022

Petrol Diesel Prices

Rajasthan: Petrol pump offers discount on fuel against single-use plastic

Bring empty plastic milk pouches and water bottles to receive a discount of Re. 1/liter on petrol and 50 paise/liter on diesel!

09 Aug 2022

Jaipur

Rajasthan students climb atop water tanks in protest: Here's why

Two incidents this week led to students in separate Rajasthan colleges climbing atop water tanks to express their demands to the authorities.

08 Aug 2022

Jaipur

Rajasthan: Stampede at Khatu Shyamji leaves 3 dead, several injured

Stampede at a temple in Rajasthan on Monday morning resulted in three devotees losing their lives.

07 Aug 2022

Trinamool Congress

Meet 'son of soil' Jagdeep Dhankhar, India's 14th Vice President

Former West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar was elected as the 14th vice president of India on Saturday.

02 Aug 2022

Kerala

Monkeypox: Rajasthan reports 1st suspected case; Kerala registers 5th infection

Rajasthan on Monday reported its first suspected monkeypox case.

29 Jul 2022

Rajnath Singh

Rajasthan: IAF'S Mig-21 aircraft crashes in Barmer, both pilots dead

The Indian Air Force (IAF) lost two pilots on Thursday night when a MiG-21 fighter jet crashed in Rajasthan's Barmer district.

27 Jul 2022

Monsoon

IMD issues heavy rainfall warning for several states including Rajasthan

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) recently issued a severe to very heavy rainfall warning for several states, including Rajasthan.

21 Jul 2022

India

5 places in India to enjoy hot air balloon rides

If you have the long-held bucket list of flying high up in the sky in a gigantic and colorful hot air balloon, then it's time to fulfill your dream and float amongst the fluffy clouds.

21 Jul 2022

Haryana

Truck driver accused of killing Haryana DSP arrested from Rajasthan

The Haryana Police have arrested the driver of a truck that ran down a 59-year-old DSP earlier this week.

Ex-Rajasthan Governor Margaret Alva is Opposition's pick for vice president

The Opposition on Sunday put all speculations to rest and named Margaret Alva, senior Congress leader and former Rajasthan Governor, as the candidate for the post of vice president.

05 Jul 2022

Udaipur

Udaipur killers crafted knives themselves to behead tailor Kanhaiya Lal

The knives used by Riyaz Akhtari and Ghaus Mohammad to slit tailor Kanhaiya Lal's throat in Udaipur last week were allegedly crafted by Akhtari in a factory.

02 Jul 2022

Murder

Udaipur tailor's killers tried to infiltrate BJP; party refutes claim

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) strongly denied any connection with the Udaipur killers in the brutal murder of Kanhaiya Lal on Saturday, after the Congress seized on press reports and online posts to make the connection.

02 Jul 2022

Udaipur

Udaipur killing: Pakistan man instructed accused to 'do something spectacular'

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has determined that the killing of Kanhaiyalal Teli in Udaipur was "meticulously planned" and "instigated" by a person in Pakistan identified as "Salman bhai," reported The Indian Express.

02 Jul 2022

Delhi

Rains lash Mumbai, north India; Manipur landslide toll reaches 21

The southwest monsoon advanced into north India on Thursday with rains lashing parts of Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan.

29 Jun 2022

Suicide

Rajasthan: Woman, son-in-law die by suicide over alleged love affair

According to police, a woman and her son-in-law, who were allegedly having a love affair, have died by suicide.

29 Jun 2022

Udaipur

NIA to probe terror links of Udaipur tailor's murder accused

The horrific murder of a tailor in Udaipur on Tuesday has prompted the Centre to treat it as a terror attack.

28 Jun 2022

Narendra Modi

Udaipur shocker: Man beheaded allegedly for supporting Nupur Sharma

In a gruesome incident, a man was beheaded on Tuesday in the Maldas Street area of Rajasthan's Udaipur, days after he allegedly supported former BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma's remarks in a social media post.

24 Jun 2022

Animal Rights

Elderly man accused of raping stray dog in Rajasthan's Bharatpur

A senior citizen is suspected of raping a female stray dog in Bharatpur district of Rajasthan.

15 Jun 2022

Jaipur

5 best tourist places to visit in Jaipur

Built in the 18th century by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, Jaipur is the largest city in the state of Rajasthan and serves as its capital as well.

11 Jun 2022

Tamil Nadu

Rajya Sabha polls: BJP clinches Karnataka, Haryana; Congress bags Rajasthan

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) clinched victories in Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Haryana in the Rajya Sabha polls on Friday.

10 Jun 2022

India

Top 5 beautiful and royal forts in India

India is a treasure trove housing several royal and magnificent forts and palaces that have a rich history and culture attached to them.

10 Jun 2022

India

Top 5 tourist places to visit in Bundi, Rajasthan

Located in Rajasthan, Bundi is a historical place that is popular for its beautiful mansions, paintings, ancient forts, palaces, and step wells.

10 Jun 2022

Tamil Nadu

Rajya Sabha polls: Tight contest underway in 4 states

Elections are being held for 16 vacant Rajya Sabha seats in four states, including Maharashtra, Karnataka, Rajasthan, and Haryana.

07 Jun 2022

Himachal Pradesh

Top 5 camping sites in India

The world is gradually picking up on travel again after the pandemic wreaked havoc over the past two years.

06 Jun 2022

Delhi

Mercury in Delhi crosses 45°C; no respite from intense heatwave

Heatwave conditions continued to cast a spell on parts of Delhi on Sunday, with mercury crossing the 45 °C mark in several areas.

05 Jun 2022

India

IMD: Heatwave returns with Delhi reaching 47°C; yellow alert issued

According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Delhi experienced scorching summer heat on Saturday, with temperatures exceeding 47 °C in some parts of the city.

02 Jun 2022

Ashok Gehlot

RS polls 'poaching': Rajasthan Congress shifting MLAs to Udaipur hotel

Ahead of the Rajya Sabha (RS) elections, the Indian National Congress (INC) will shift its Rajasthan legislators to a hotel in Udaipur to avoid poaching by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), PTI reported.

27 May 2022

Ashok Gehlot

Rajasthan: Minister asks Gehlot to relieve him from 'cruel post'

Ashok Chandna, a minister in the Rajasthan Cabinet, has written to Chief Minister (CM) Ashok Gehlot asking to free him from the "cruel" post and hand over the charge of all his departments to Kuldeep Ranka, the CM's Principal Secretary.

27 May 2022

India

School performances drop below 2017 levels barring Punjab, Rajasthan: Survey

The academic performance of schools across the country has slipped below the levels recorded in 2017, except in Punjab and Rajasthan, the National Achievement Survey (NAS), 2021 found.

26 May 2022

Travel And Tourism

5 popular tourist places in Mount Abu

Located in the state of Rajasthan, Mount Abu is a beautiful hill station that is well-known for its age-old temples, religious monuments, stunning lakes, and massive forts.

21 May 2022

Delhi

Respite from blistering heatwave in sight for north India: IMD

According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), many parts of north India, including Delhi, will experience a respite from the scorching heatwave over the next week.

19 May 2022

Assam

Assam flood situation deteriorates; heavy rain alert in Kerala districts

The flood situation in the Assam worsened further on Wednesday, with the number of affected people rising to 6.62 lakh in 27 districts of the state.

13 May 2022

Sonia Gandhi

Congress's 'Chintan Shivir' conclave begins: Details here

The three-day brainstorming session, or "Chintan Shivir," of the Congress began in Udaipur, Rajasthan, on Friday.

11 May 2022

Jaipur

5 offbeat tourist places near Jaipur

Located in Rajasthan, Jaipur is a grand and historic location that is surrounded by royal forts, aesthetic buildings, and mesmerizing lakes.

11 May 2022

Murder

Rajasthan: Communal tension grips Bhilwara over man's murder; internet suspended

Internet services have been suspended in Rajasthan's Bhilwara from Wednesday morning till Thursday after a 22-year-old man was killed.

06 May 2022

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)

Modi's mimic Shyam Rangeela joins AAP for 'politics of work'

Comedian Shyam Rangeela, who rose to fame with mimicry of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, joined the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in Rajasthan on Thursday.

05 May 2022

Jodhpur

Rajasthan: Two persons attacked in Bhilwara, internet services suspended

Days after Rajasthan's Jodhpur witnessed communal clashes on Eid, an incident of violence was reported in the Sanganer area of Bhilwara on Wednesday night, prompting authorities to suspend internet services for 24 hours in the city.

04 May 2022

Jodhpur

Jodhpur clashes: Over 100 arrested, curfew imposed, internet remains suspended

Jodhpur was riled by communal tensions on the eve and day of Eid, forcing authorities to impose a curfew in several areas, including Udai Mandir and Nagori Gate till Wednesday midnight.