Rajasthan

Sikar, Rajasthan, 29 November 2025: A horrifying case of sexual assault has shaken the Sikar district, where a 30-year-old woman was gang-raped in her own home, and the act was livestreamed on Facebook. The incident, which took place in front of the woman’s father and children, has sparked outrage across the state. According to police reports, the perpetrators first forced the woman to consume a spiked beverage and then assaulted her physically. One of the accused then sexually assaulted her while another recorded the entire crime on his mobile phone. Shockingly, they broadcasted the brutal act live on Facebook, exposing the woman’s ordeal to the public. Two Accused ArrestedWithin hours of the incident being reported at Kotwali Police Station, the authorities arrested two suspects. S...

Udaipur, 29 November 2025: A wave of emotion swept through Badagaon Satellite Hospital in Udaipur after news surfaced that Dr. Ashok Sharma, a well-known and beloved physician, was transferred on APO (Awaiting Posting Order) following complaints about his social media activity. Dr. Sharma, who often recorded videos of patient interactions and treatments for social media, has over 300,000 followers on Instagram. While these videos helped educate and connect with patients, they reportedly drew the ire of some political leaders, leading to administrative action against him. Heart-Wrenching Moment:A viral video from the hospital shows a young girl clinging to Dr. Sharma in tears, begging him “Please don’t go”. The emotional scene moved everyone present, including other patients and their...

Jaipur, Rajasthan: A massive scam has been uncovered in the Rajasthan Government Health Scheme (RGHS), which provides free medical treatment to government employees, officers, pensioners, and their dependents. Several private hospitals and pharmacy stores exploited the scheme, submitting inflated and fraudulent claims for treatments. Following verification and investigation, the state government has taken strict action against those involved. Double Claims and Unnecessary Treatments:Under the RGHS, private hospitals upload patient treatment documents to the health department portal, after which the government reimburses the medical expenses. An investigation revealed that some hospitals had claimed reimbursement for the same surgery twice. Additionally, unnecessary tests were conducted,...

Chittorgarh, Rajasthan: A chilling extortion case has come to light in Chittorgarh, Rajasthan, where Kanhaiyalal Khatik, popularly known as ‘Goldman’ for his love of gold jewelry, was threatened with a ransom of ₹5 crore by gangster Rohit Godara and his associates. The threats were delivered through WhatsApp calls and voice messages from foreign numbers, prompting Khatik to approach the police and lodge a complaint. Threat Details:According to the police, Khatik received a WhatsApp call while at the vegetable market. Due to the noisy surroundings, he could not hear the details clearly. Soon after, he received a voice recording claiming to be from Rohit Godara’s associate, Rahul Rinwa, stating:"I am calling from Rohit Godara’s group. This is regarding your ransom of ₹5 crore. If you igno...

Jaipur, Rajasthan: In a late-night order, the Rajasthan Home Department has approved the transfer of 26 Additional Superintendent of Police (SP) officers across the state. The order was issued by Joint Secretary (Home-Police) Anandi Lal Vaishnav. The transfers include modifications to five previously announced postings, which have now been cancelled. Officers whose transfers were revoked include Sandeep Saraswat, Kirti Singh, Kishore Singh, Vijay Kumar Sankhla, and Dr. Lalchand. Key Postings in Jaipur and Jodhpur Commissionerates: Jaipur Commissionerate: Abdul Ahad Khan, Rajesh Kumar Sharma, Sanjeev Kumar Jodhpur Commissionerate: Narendra Chaudhary, Shalini Raj, Rajveer Singh Champawat Other Notable Transfers: Vinod Kumar Sipa – Additional SP, Lalsot, Dausa Chakravarti...

Jaipur, Rajasthan: Following recent rainfall, Rajasthan has experienced relief from the cold, but several districts are likely to see dense fog over the weekend. Jaipur and other parts of the state have witnessed fluctuating temperatures, with minimum temperatures in many cities recorded above the seasonal average. Despite rainfall, the anticipated drop of 3–4°C did not occur, as cold winds from snow-bound regions weakened. While some cities saw a slight decrease in temperature, others experienced a rise. The absence of severe cold waves has provided residents temporary respite from the chill. Fog Alert: The Jaipur Meteorological Centre has issued a forecast of dense fog over the next two days (Saturday and Sunday) in cities including Ajmer, Byawar, Bundi, Dausa, Rajsamand, and Tonk....

Bhilwara, Rajasthan: In a remarkable turn of events during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists, a man missing for 45 years was reunited with his mother and family in Rajasthan. Uday Singh, who had been living nearly 1,300 kilometers away in Chhattisgarh, lost his memory following a road accident decades ago, making it impossible for him to recall his home or family. The emotional reunion took place in Suraj village, Asind tehsil, when SIR verification revealed Uday’s connection to the village. During the process, he visited the local school to provide documentation, and a teacher noticed inconsistencies that prompted them to alert his family. Initially, recognition was difficult, but Uday recalled personal family memories, and the final confirmation came when his mother,...

Jaipur: Sangeeta Arya, who recently resigned from her position as a member of the Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC), is once again making headlines. Her name first surfaced two years ago during an Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) sting operation involving Congress leader Gopal Kesawat, who was caught allegedly accepting bribes from candidates with the help of intermediaries. Arya, a former Congress leader, had been appointed as an RPSC member in October 2020 on the recommendation of then-Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot. Her term was supposed to last until October 2026, but she resigned nearly a year early, amid renewed scrutiny of recruitment irregularities. During the previous tenure, the Rajasthan High Court had raised questions about alleged irregularities in recruitment exams, i...

Jaipur: In a surprising turn of events at Jaipur’s prestigious Sawai Man Singh (SMS) Hospital, 135 senior doctors, including anesthetists, surgeons, gynecologists, orthopedicians, pediatricians, psychiatrists, radiotherapists, and specialists in transfusion medicine, tropical medicine, and palliative care, are currently performing clerical work instead of treating patients. The doctors, who earn between ₹80,000 and ₹1.5 lakh per month, have been tasked with document verification for over 8,200 newly recruited nurses and paramedical staff under the state government’s recent hiring initiative. The verification process includes scrutinizing educational certificates, caste certificates, and other documents, duties traditionally handled by administrative staff. The SMS Hospital, affiliate...

Jaipur: The Jaipur Development Authority (JDA) has suspended Enforcement Inspector Arun Kumar Poonia, a police inspector rank officer posted in Zone-7, after he issued an encroachment notice to a Shiva temple located on Gandhi Path, Vaishali Nagar. The notice, which cited encroachments on public land, sparked protests from local residents, eventually drawing the attention of the state government. According to the JDA, the notice was issued on November 21, 2025, following a field survey conducted under the authority of the Zone-7 Commissioner. The survey revealed that the temple’s boundary wall extended 1.59 meters and 1.06 meters into the public road, qualifying as encroachment. Inspector Poonia issued the notice strictly based on the report prepared by Commissioner Abhishek Goyal, in c...