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Jaipur: In a bizarre and alarming incident, a passenger on board an Air India Express flight from Bengaluru to Jaipur was caught smoking a cigarette mid-air, despite the strict ban on smoking inside aircraft. The shocking episode occurred on Saturday evening, November 9, and led to the passenger’s arrest immediately after landing. Smoked Inside the Aircraft Lavatory According to airline officials, the passenger went into the lavatory and lit a cigarette during the flight. Soon after, the crew detected the smell of smoke coming from the toilet area and immediately initiated an inspection. Upon confrontation, the passenger reportedly argued with the cabin crew instead of admitting his wrongdoing.Witnesses said that even fellow passengers tried to intervene, but the man refused to ackno...

Jaipur: Following the tragic dumper accident in Jaipur, the Rajasthan Transport Department has intensified its statewide road safety campaign, leading to a massive crackdown on traffic violations. Within just five days, officials have revoked 206 driving licenses, seized 400 vehicles, and issued more than 8,500 challans. The campaign is being conducted under the direct supervision and instructions of Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma. The state government launched this strict road safety drive from November 4 to November 18, focusing on curbing reckless driving and ensuring public safety. Police and transport teams are stationed on all major highways and city routes, checking vehicles and penalizing violators. Officials have warned that merely paying fines will not suffice — repeated off...