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Barmer: The Barmer district administration is once again under scrutiny, this time over a deepfake video case involving MLA Dr. Ritu Banawat. Dr. Banawat has accused the district administration of acting unjustly in the matter, raising serious questions about the impartiality of the investigation. Allegations against the administrationThe controversy dates back to January 2024, when a deepfake video using MLA Ritu Banawat’s name and photo surfaced. Dr. Banawat claims that the main accused in the case, Dinesh Manju, was recently honored by the Barmer district administration during the Republic Day celebrations. She described this as not only an injustice to the victim but also a blow to the credibility and fairness of the ongoing investigation. In a video statement, the MLA said she i...

Jodhpur: The death of western Rajasthan’s renowned storyteller, Sadhvi Prem Baisa, has raised several questions following the appearance of a purported suicide note four hours after her passing. Her father has now provided clarification regarding the note, stating that the Instagram post was made by her staff in accordance with her last wish. Father clarifies Instagram postAfter Prem Baisa’s death at 5:30 PM, a post appeared on her Instagram account at 9:30 PM, which sparked speculation. Addressing the media, her father said, “It was Sadhvi Prem Baisa’s last wish that a message be conveyed to her followers. Hence, I had the post made through her staff.” Death possibly due to injection reactionPrem Baisa had reportedly been unwell for several days. According to her father, she receive...

Jaipur: The transgender community in Rajasthan has recently witnessed internal divisions, sparking debates and controversy. The issue revolves around Shiv Shankar Saini, also known as Tanisha, a transgender leader associated with the Rajasthan Kinnar Akhara Sangh, and discussions concerning religious conversions within the community. Today, a press conference was held in Jaipur by representatives of the broader transgender community, who strongly refuted recent allegations and statements made by the state president of the Kinnar Akhara Sangh. They emphasized that such statements contradict Rajasthan’s centuries-old Ganga-Jamuni cultural ethos and could harm the community’s reputation. Community voices concernRepresentatives criticized Tanisha’s remarks, claiming they not only damage ...

Kotputli: An extraordinary spectacle is taking place at the renowned Chhapala Bhairuji Temple in Kotputli, Rajasthan, as the annual Lakkhi Fair draws devotees from across the country. This year, a massive 750 quintals of churma—the temple’s special holy offering—is being prepared using a unique blend of traditional faith and modern machinery. Remarkably, JCB and thresher machines are being employed to prepare the colossal prasadi. The fair, celebrated in the scenic Aravalli hills, has become a social media sensation, attracting devotees not only from Rajasthan but also from Haryana, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, and Maharashtra. Month-long preparations for the grand offeringAccording to the temple committee and local villagers, preparations for the grand prasadi and the fair have been ongoin...