Rajasthan

Jaipur: Former MLA of Bharrod, Baljeet Yadav, has been arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with alleged misuse of Rs 3.72 crore from the MLA Local Area Development (LAD) Fund. Following his arrest, Yadav’s past statements on fighting corruption have once again come under public scrutiny. Yadav’s pledge against corruption Back in 2022, while serving as an independent MLA, Baljeet Yadav had positioned himself as a crusader against corruption during the tenure of the previous Congress government. Speaking at a public event on March 6, 2022, he had vowed: “If any employee or officer in my constituency demands even Rs 100 as a bribe, have it recorded and bring it to me. I will ensure the Rs 100 is returned, take action against the official, and reward the person ...

Jaipur: During the budget session of the Rajasthan Assembly, Shiv MLA Ravindra Singh Bhati delivered a blistering critique of the state’s declining government education system, drawing attention from both ruling and opposition benches. Hard-hitting attack on politicians’ dual standards Speaking in the House, Bhati said bluntly, “Until the children of politicians and influential people study in government schools, these schools will never improve.” He accused policymakers of being concerned only with their own children’s education, sending them to elite private institutions while ignoring the conditions faced by ordinary students. Bhati argued that if politicians’ children sat in the same classrooms as the public, even the dilapidated infrastructure and teacher shortages would be a...

Ajmer: A serious case of online impersonation has come to light in Rajasthan’s Ajmer district, where antisocial elements have created a fake WhatsApp account using the photograph of District Collector Lok Bandhu. The account, operated from an international mobile number, appears to be aimed at misleading the public. Immediate investigation ordered Upon learning of the fraudulent account, the district administration took the matter seriously and immediately ordered a detailed investigation. The Cyber Cell and other relevant agencies have been directed to identify the source of the account, its purpose, and the contacts made through it. Risk of fraud and misinformation Authorities warned that such fake accounts could potentially be used for scamming people, spreading false inform...

Jaipur: The education crisis in Rajasthan’s desert districts of Jaisalmer and Barmer has deepened, with 30.9% of students reportedly leaving school over the past five years, according to data recently presented in Parliament. The figures raise serious questions about the effectiveness of administrative oversight, even as UPSC topper and IAS officer Tina Dabi currently serves as the Collector of Barmer, having previously held the same post in Jaisalmer. Dropouts escalate between primary and secondary levels According to data submitted by Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan in the Lok Sabha, a significant number of students fail to progress beyond primary education. In these districts, 26.4% of students drop out between primary and secondary levels, with Jaisalmer recording the...

Alwar: Rajasthan’s Alwar district has set a national precedent by becoming the first district in India where all eligible residents of 10 villages have received 100% insurance coverage under the government’s ‘Sabko Bima Abhiyan-2047’ initiative. On Tuesday, nine villages in the district were formally declared fully insured, joining Desula, which had already achieved full coverage last year. The initiative is part of the national vision of “Safe India – Insured India,” jointly implemented by the Government of India and the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI). 1,367 previously uninsured residents now covered A total of 4,861 residents across the nine newly covered villages were assessed, and 1,367 individuals above 10 years of age who previously had no in...

Jaipur: Former Behror MLA Baljeet Yadav, once known for his dramatic anti-corruption protests and youth appeal, has now been arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in a money laundering case linked to alleged misuse of MLA development funds worth ₹3.72 crore. The arrest marks a sharp fall for a politician who built his public image around activism and symbolic protests against corruption. A protest figure turned political face Baljeet Yadav first gained statewide attention after winning the 2018 Rajasthan Assembly election as an independent candidate. He cultivated an image of a street-level activist and positioned himself as a voice against corruption and examination paper leaks. In 2022, Yadav staged a high-profile protest in Jaipur’s Central Park by running continuousl...

Nagaur: A Special Investigation Team (SIT) probe into the seizure of 10 tonnes of explosives in Rajasthan’s Nagaur district has uncovered a deeply rooted illegal supply network, including the involvement of a contract nursing worker who allegedly used his hospital job as a cover to run an explosives racket. The explosives were recovered on January 24 in Harsaur, triggering a high-level investigation that has alarmed security agencies. Police have arrested four major suppliers linked to the illegal trade. Nursing worker ran supply chain for two years The most startling revelation, according to investigators, is the role of Devaraj Medtiya, who had surrendered his explosives magazine licence two years ago and is currently employed as a contractual nursing worker at Kuchera Community...

Jaipur: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested former Behror MLA Baljeet Yadav in connection with an alleged misuse of MLA Local Area Development (LAD) funds and a money laundering investigation involving more than ₹3.72 crore. The arrest was carried out by the ED’s Jaipur regional unit late Tuesday night. According to officials, Yadav was taken into custody near the Shahjahanpur toll plaza on the Delhi–Jaipur highway in Alwar district, close to an NHAI office. He was subsequently brought to the ED office in Jaipur for questioning and formally arrested after preliminary interrogation. Massive searches conducted earlier ED sources revealed that large-scale searches were conducted in January 2025 at properties linked to Yadav. Raids were carried out at eight locations in Jaip...

Tonk / Jaipur: A shocking food adulteration racket supplying nearly 80,000 litres of fake milk daily to Jaipur, Ajmer and Tonk has been exposed after police raided an illegal factory operating in Tonk district. Authorities say the operation posed a serious public health threat, with dangerous chemicals including caustic soda being mixed into the milk to extend shelf life. The late-night raid was carried out by the District Special Team (DST) in Diggi town near Bagar Ki Dhani on Deshma Road. During the operation, police seized around 5,500 litres of adulterated milk, five pickup vehicles loaded with milk cans, and a tanker ready for distribution. Large stock of chemicals recovered Investigators recovered huge quantities of materials used to manufacture synthetic milk, including: ...

Jaipur, February 3, 2026: The Rajasthan Legislative Assembly witnessed a session dominated by wildlife conservation and environmental concerns today. While the government announced increased financial support for families affected by wildlife-related deaths, legislators also raised urgent issues regarding the protection of Khejri trees and the misuse of Oran and grazing lands. Compensation Doubled to ₹10 LakhResponding to a query from Jaswant Gurjar, BJP MLA from Bari (Dholpur), Forest Minister Sanjay Sharma announced that the government will double the compensation for deaths caused by human-wildlife conflicts from ₹5 lakh to ₹10 lakh. “This step aims to provide significant relief to families affected by the increasing incidents of wildlife attacks,” the minister stated. He added that ...