Rajasthan

Dausa, Rajasthan: In a candid and somewhat controversial speech at a wrestling event in Sikrai, Rajasthan’s Agriculture Minister Dr. Kirodi Lal Meena made headlines for his forthright remarks on politics, society, and culture. Addressing a large gathering, the minister openly admitted that connecting with the public, giving speeches, influencing voters, and winning elections is something he excels at. Political Candor on DisplaySpeaking to the audience in the villages of Kalwan and Chanderi during the wrestling event, Meena said, “I may not be skilled at giving religious discourses, but I know how to go among the people, speak, influence them, gather votes, and win elections.” He added that the local populace of Sikrai has always shown him special trust and affection, as demonstrated by...

Jaipur: In a shocking development that threatens the future of millions of job aspirants, Rajasthan’s Special Operations Group (SOG) has launched an investigation into alleged manipulation of recruitment examinations conducted by the Rajasthan Selection Board (RSSB). The probe focuses on how Rabhav Limited, a company previously blacklisted in Uttar Pradesh for exam fraud, was entrusted with scanning and evaluating answer sheets for major government recruitments in Rajasthan. OMR Sheet Manipulation and Photo-Editing AllegationsInvestigations revealed that in 2019, Rabhav Limited was awarded the contract to scan OMR sheets for key positions such as Supervisors, Laboratory Assistants, and Agricultural Supervisors. Allegedly, the company misused technology to manipulate scanned answer sheet...

Jaipur/Sirohi, January 22:Marking the second anniversary of the Pran Pratishtha of Ram Lalla in Ayodhya, the Rajasthan government on Thursday announced a series of major welfare initiatives for farmers, women, labourers and rural households across the state. Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma is scheduled to participate in a state-level programme in Sirohi, where financial assistance will be transferred directly to beneficiaries’ bank accounts through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) under multiple flagship schemes. Fifth Instalment of Chief Minister Kisan Samman Nidhi As part of the programme, eligible farmers will receive the fifth instalment of the Chief Minister Kisan Samman Nidhi Scheme. The government said the initiative aims to provide income stability to farmers and strengthen a...

New Delhi/Jaipur, January 22:In a landmark judgment that significantly strengthens the fight against corruption, the Supreme Court of India has ruled that state police and Anti-Corruption Bureaus (ACBs) are fully empowered to investigate and prosecute central government employees under corruption laws—without seeking prior approval from the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). The ruling puts to rest a long-standing belief that only the CBI has jurisdiction over corruption cases involving central government officials. State Agencies Have Full Authority: SC A bench comprising Justice J.B. Pardiwala and Justice Satish Chandra Sharma categorically held that under the Prevention of Corruption Act (PC Act), state investigating agencies are not barred from acting against central gover...

Jaipur, January 22:In a tragic road accident on the Kalwad Road Express Highway in Jaipur, 17-year-old Ananya Sharma, an aspiring Indian Air Force candidate, lost her life after being hit by a speeding SUV early Tuesday morning. The incident has plunged her family and native village into deep mourning. Ananya, a resident of Badagaon Bajana Ravka village in Jhunjhunu district, was in Jaipur for her studies and Air Force preparation. She had successfully cleared the written examination of the Indian Air Force, and her physical test was scheduled for January 31 in Jodhpur. Accident During Morning Practice According to police and eyewitnesses, the accident occurred around 6:00 am near the Ajmer Pulia area on the express highway when Ananya had gone out for her routine morning run as p...

Jaipur/New Delhi:The Supreme Court on Tuesday held a crucial hearing on the ongoing dispute related to the Aravalli mountain range, expressing serious concern over continued illegal mining despite existing restrictions. Observing the gravity of the issue, the apex court issued sharp remarks to Rajasthan and other concerned states, warning that unchecked mining could lead to irreversible environmental damage. During the hearing, the court examined the controversy surrounding the definition of “100-metre hills” in the Aravalli range. The bench noted that even after bans and regulatory directions, illegal mining activities are continuing in the Aravalli region, which could create conditions that may not be possible to rectify in the future. The court cautioned that such activities pose ...

Jaipur:In a major public health alert, the Rajasthan Drug Controller Department has ordered the immediate withdrawal of 16 medicines from the market after they failed to meet prescribed quality standards during laboratory testing. The samples of these medicines were collected between January 1 and January 15, 2026, and were found to be substandard. According to officials, the quality tests revealed that several of these medicines contained insufficient active pharmaceutical ingredients and did not dissolve properly in the body. Such deficiencies can significantly reduce the effectiveness of treatment and may pose serious health risks to patients. Health Department Issues Advisory Following the findings, the Rajasthan Health Department has appealed to the general public to immediat...