Rajasthan

Agra/Prayagraj: The case of 13-year-old Gauri, who became “Sadhvi Gauri” during this year’s Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj, has taken another dramatic turn. Months after reports surfaced that the minor from Agra had been “donated” by her family to the Juna Akhara, the narrative has changed once again. Earlier this year, the controversy erupted when Juna Akhara expelled Mahant Kaushal Giri after allegations that the girl had been pushed into renunciation at a tender age. Gauri was subsequently placed under the care of Agra’s Nari Niketan for protection and counselling. Returned to Family, Then Escaped Back to Her Guru A few days ago, the minor was officially handed over to her parents. However, in a surprising move, she left home soon after and travelled to Haryana to live again with her ...

Jaipur: In a major anti-corruption action, the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Friday arrested a woman Head Constable posted at Bhuhana Police Station in Jhunjhunu district after she was caught red-handed accepting a bribe of ₹20,000. The arrest was made following a complaint, verification process, and a pre-planned trap executed by the Jhunjhunu ACB unit under the directives of the ACB headquarters. Bribe Demand Confirmed After Complaint According to ACB Director General of Police Govind Gupta, the complaint was filed by a man who, along with his brother and uncle, is named in an ongoing case related to a family dispute registered at Bhuhana Police Station. The investigation of the case was being handled by Head Constable Santosh. The complainant alleged that Santosh had demanded...

Jaipur: While the nation is still abuzz with election results, icy winds have taken over Rajasthan, sending temperatures plummeting across the state. Several districts, including Sikar, Jhunjhunu, and Tonk, are experiencing an intense cold wave, with residents bracing for severe chill. Fatehpur in Shekhawati recorded the lowest morning temperature at 4.8°C on Saturday, while Nagaur registered a minimum of 5.8°C. The cold spell is spreading rapidly, affecting multiple cities and causing discomfort among locals. Officials from the Meteorological Department have warned that the cold wave is likely to intensify in the coming days. Widespread Chill Across DistrictsThe cold has gripped a total of 11 districts, including Sikar, Bikaner, Dausa, Sirohi, Churu, Tonk, Karauli, Alwar, Jhunjhunu,...

Jaipur: Senior IAS officer V. Srinivas of the Rajasthan cadre is set to become the state’s new Chief Secretary. Although the official appointment order has not yet been issued by the state government, his elevation is all but confirmed. The Centre has already relieved Srinivas from his deputation in Delhi, allowing him to return to Rajasthan and assume the top bureaucratic position. Formal Order Only PendingThe Chief Secretary is officially appointed by the state government. The current Chief Secretary, Sudhansh Pant, has not yet been relieved, so the official order for Srinivas is still pending. Srinivas, a senior IAS officer, has spent nearly four years on central deputation. With the Centre’s orders to relieve him from Delhi, it is clear that he is being entrusted with a major respon...