Rajasthan: News

03 Dec 2023

Chhattisgarh

Election results: Vote counting begins in Rajasthan, MP, Telangana, Chhattisgarh 

The five states of Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Telangana, Chhattisgarh, and Mizoram went to polls last month to elect a new assembly.

01 Dec 2023

Assembly Election

Exit polls: BJP calls meeting foreseeing probable results, Congress 'confident'

With the announcement of exit poll results for the recently held assembly elections in five states, all contesting political parties are on their toes while projecting their absolute victory.

30 Nov 2023

Congress Party

Exit polls for Assembly Elections 2023 announced as polling ends

The exit poll results for the assembly elections in five states are finally out as polling concluded in Telangana on Thursday.

29 Nov 2023

Central Government

5 states on high alert over China's respiratory illness surge

Authorities in at least five states, including Rajasthan, Gujarat, Uttarakhand, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu, have put their healthcare systems on alert due to a rise in respiratory illnesses among children in China.

26 Nov 2023

Gujarat

Hailstorm, unseasonal rainfall hit Gujarat

Gujarat witnessed unusual weather on Sunday, with unseasonal rainfall and hailstorms turning streets into snow-like landscapes.

24 Nov 2023

Assembly Election

Assembly polls in Rajasthan today; Congress, BJP tussle for power

Polling for the highly anticipated assembly election in Rajasthan commenced at 7:00am on Saturday. It is expected to continue till 6:00pm, with around 5.25 crore people voting.

20 Nov 2023

Gurmeet Ram Rahim

Murder-rape convict Gurmeet Ram Rahim granted 21-day furlough from jail

Imprisoned Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh was on Monday granted permission to leave jail on a 21-day furlough.

19 Nov 2023

Gautam Adani

Rajasthan election: RaGa accuses PM Modi of working for Adani

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday for allegedly working "round-the-clock" to benefit business magnate Gautam Adani.

16 Nov 2023

Assembly Election

How to vote in assembly elections without using voter ID

After Mizoram and Chhattisgarh (phase 1), Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh (phase 2) will go to polls on Friday to elect their assemblies.

13 Nov 2023

Ashok Gehlot

Udaipur tailor's killers linked to BJP: Ashok Gehlot

The killers of Udaipur tailor Kanhaiya Lal Teli are linked to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), said Rajasthan Chief Minister and Congress stalwart Ashok Gehlot.

13 Nov 2023

Travel And Tourism

Less crowded vacation alternatives in India for your December holidays

Winter holidays often bring to mind images of crowded tourist hotspots. However, for those seeking a more peaceful and unique travel experience, there are lesser-known, yet enchanting destinations that offer tranquility, breathtaking landscapes, and a chance to immerse in local culture without the crowds.

11 Nov 2023

Ashok Gehlot

Rajasthan: Massive protest after cop allegedly rapes 4-year-old girl

A massive protest was being held outside a police station in the Dausa district of Rajasthan after a cop allegedly raped a four-year-old girl in the Lalsot area on Friday.

08 Nov 2023

Gopal Rai

Delhi AQI in 'severe' category again, government calls emergency meeting

Delhi's air quality deteriorated on Wednesday again, as the overall air quality index (AQI) reached 421 at 7:00am, marking a return to the "severe" category, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).

07 Nov 2023

Punjab

Don't know how, but stop stubble burning: SC to Punjab

Amid the rising air pollution across North India, the Supreme Court on Tuesday pulled up the Punjab government, asking it to stop stubble burning.

Jal Jeevan Mission scam: ED raids 25 locations in Rajasthan

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Friday raided 25 locations in Rajasthan regarding the money laundering case linked to the alleged Jal Jeevan Mission scam.

02 Nov 2023

Congress Party

A week after raids, ED summons Rajasthan Congress chief's sons

A week after raiding the premises of Rajasthan Congress chief Govind Singh Dotasra, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday summoned his sons over money laundering charges related to the alleged paper leak case.

01 Nov 2023

Sachin Pilot

Who is Sara Abdullah, the ex-wife of Sachin Pilot?

Congress leader and former Deputy Chief Minister of Rajasthan Sachin Pilot, on Tuesday, filed his nomination for the upcoming assembly elections from Tonk.

Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot's son appears before ED in Delhi

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot's son, Vaibhav Gehlot, appeared before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in New Delhi on Monday in relation to an alleged foreign exchange violation case.

28 Oct 2023

Ashok Gehlot

Rajasthan: Police seize Rs. 200 crore worth of election 'freebies'

Since the implementation of the Model Code of Conduct in Rajasthan on October 9, the state police has confiscated election "freebies" valued at Rs. 200 crore, PTI reported.

26 Oct 2023

Congress Party

ED summons Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot's son weeks before polls

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has reportedly summoned Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot's son Vaibhav Gehlot on Friday in connection with a foreign exchange violation case.

ED raids premises linked to Rajasthan Congress chief: Report

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is reportedly searching premises linked to Rajasthan Congress supremo Govind Singh Dotasra as part of a money laundering investigation into the alleged exam paper leak for hiring government school teachers last year.

Rajasthan assembly elections: BJP releases second list of candidates

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has released its second list of 83 candidates for the 2023 Rajasthan assembly elections, which will be held on November 25.

18 Oct 2023

Delhi Police

Faking death for 19 years, ex-Navy man arrested for murder

The Delhi Police claimed to have arrested a 63-year-old former Indian Navy employee, Balesh Kumar, after nearly two decades for allegedly killing his friend and burning to death two laborers in 2004, the Hindustan Times reported on Wednesday.

EC revises assembly election polling date in Rajasthan

The Election Commission of India (ECI) announced a change in the schedule for assembly elections in Rajasthan on Wednesday.

09 Oct 2023

Telangana

Election dates for 5 states out: Breakdown of current numbers

The Election Commission of India (ECI) announced the poll schedule for five states on Monday.

Assembly election dates for MP, Rajasthan, Telangana, Chhattisgarh, Mizoram out

The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Monday announced the schedule for the 2023 assembly elections in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Telangana, Chhattisgarh, and Mizoram.

SC demands response from MP, Rajasthan over 'freebies' before elections

The Supreme Court (SC) reportedly issued notice to the Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh governments on Friday regarding a plea seeking comprehensive guidelines to ban political parties from distributing money and other freebies at taxpayers' expense.

04 Oct 2023

Jaipur

Rajasthan: Hindu outfits protest in Jaipur over road rage incident

A massive protest broke out in Jaipur, Rajasthan, on Wednesday following a road rage incident that led to the death of a 17-year-old Muslim youth last week, News18 reported.

Rajasthan: BJP adopts '7-zone strategy' for upcoming assembly polls

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has begun strategic planning to prepare for the highly-anticipated Rajasthan Assembly elections. According to reports, the poll-bound state has been divided into seven zones, and responsibilities have been handed to leaders from various states.

Rajasthan: Shekhawat meets Raje, signals 'patch-up' before Modi's Jaipur rally  

Union minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat reportedly visited former Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje at her residence on Sunday, hours ahead of PM Narendra Modi's Jaipur visit.

25 Sep 2023

Narendra Modi

Modi's marathon poll campaign begins today in MP, Rajasthan 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to kick off the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s marathon poll campaign in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan on Monday, with assembly election dates expected in October, News18 reported.

18 Sep 2023

Gujarat

Gujarat rains: Rivers in spate, 9,600 rescued amid flood alert

Gujarat is under flood alert after heavy rainfall lashed the state.

15 Sep 2023

Nipah Virus

Kerala reports sixth Nipah virus case; Karnataka, Rajasthan on alert

Another case of the Nipah virus was confirmed on Friday in Kerala's Kozhikode district after the sample of a 39-year-old man tested positive, taking the total number of cases to six.

13 Sep 2023

Uttar Pradesh

Rajasthan: 11 killed, 15 injured as trailer rams into bus

A trailer rammed into a passenger bus on the Jaipur-Agra Highway in Rajasthan's Bharatpur district in the wee hours of Wednesday, killing at least 11 people and injuring 15 others.

12 Sep 2023

General VK Singh

Union minister VK Singh predicts PoK's voluntary merger with India

Union Minister of State (MoS) and former Chief of the Army Staff VK Singh has reportedly claimed Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) would merge with India "on its own."

12 Sep 2023

Uttar Pradesh

Over 20 dead, schools shut as rains batter Uttar Pradesh

At least 21 people died in the last 24 hours as heavy rainfall lashed Uttar Pradesh, causing waterlogging and disrupting daily life, reported The Times of India.

06 Sep 2023

Mallikarjun Kharge

Rajasthan elections: Congress forms panel; Gehlot, Pilot in core committee

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge approved the proposal for the formation of a key panel for the Rajasthan Assembly election on Wednesday.

04 Sep 2023

Food

Try these 5 flavorful Rajasthani snack recipes at home

Featuring a potpourri of flavors and aromas, Rajasthani cuisine is known for its amazing pickles and chutneys which make every meal exciting and delectable.

02 Sep 2023

Pratapgarh

Massive row in Rajasthan after tribal woman stripped naked, paraded

In a shocking incident, a tribal woman was allegedly beaten, stripped naked, and paraded through her village in the Pratapgarh district of Rajasthan by her husband and in-laws on Thursday over an alleged love affair.

25 Aug 2023

Travel And Tourism

Rural Tourism: Must-visit rural gems in India

Had enough of the common tourist destinations and desire the calmness of villages? Look no further, because we have curated a list of the most serene and stunning villages across India.