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Tonk, Rajasthan: In a tragic accident in Tonk district, two friends lost their lives after a car laden with liquor cartons plunged into a pond near Arnia Kakad village in the Jhirana police jurisdiction. Due to the car’s doors being locked, both men were unable to escape and drowned. The incident went unnoticed during the night and was discovered by villagers the following morning. Incident Details The mishap occurred late Thursday night while the victims were returning to their village carrying cartons of country-made liquor in their car. Near a bend by the pond, the vehicle reportedly lost balance and slid directly into the water. At around 7 AM on Friday, villagers noticed the submerged car, with parts of it still visible above the water. They immediately informed the police. ...

Jaisalmer/Jaipur, January 16:A viral video from Jaisalmer showing a youth performing dangerous bike stunts on a public road has once again raised serious concerns over road safety in Rajasthan. Such reckless acts, often carried out for thrill or social media fame, pose a grave risk not only to the rider but also to pedestrians and other road users. Authorities have reiterated that performing bike stunts on public roads is a serious and punishable offence under Indian law, and strict action can be taken against violators. Bike Stunts Are a Serious Crime Under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 (amended in 2019), performing stunts or racing on public roads is illegal across India, including Rajasthan. These acts fall under dangerous and reckless driving, as they endanger public safety and...

Jaipur, January 16:A grand spiritual gathering in Jaipur recently drew national and international attention as renowned saint Jagadguru Swami Rambhadracharya celebrated his 77th birth anniversary on January 15 in Neendad, on the outskirts of the Pink City. The occasion coincided with a Ram Katha and a massive 1008-kund Mahayagya, turning the event into a landmark moment for Rajasthan’s spiritual landscape. The celebration was attended by President Droupadi Murmu, Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma, and prominent spiritual leader Acharya Dhirendra Shastri of Bageshwar Dham, who is a disciple of Swami Rambhadracharya. The presence of top constitutional authorities and leading saints underscored the global stature and influence of the Jagadguru. Who is Swami Rambhadracharya? S...

Udaipur, January 16:A disturbing case of alleged gang rape and illegal confinement has surfaced from Udaipur, Rajasthan, where a young woman from Mumbai was reportedly sexually assaulted and tortured for nearly ten days at a farmhouse in the Mewar region. According to the complaint filed by the survivor at Sukher police station, the incident began when a man identified as Karan Singh allegedly lured her to Udaipur on the pretext of offering well-paid work related to an event. Trusting his assurances, the woman travelled from Mumbai, only to fall victim to a pre-planned conspiracy, police sources said. The survivor has alleged that upon her arrival in Udaipur, Karan Singh took her to a farmhouse located in the Sukher police station area, where she was forcibly confined for around 10 d...