Rajasthan

JAIPUR: Rajasthan’s team participating in the 69th National School Championship in Manipur was allegedly stopped and robbed by armed militants while traveling between Dimapur and Imphal. Officials have ordered an investigation into the incident. According to reports, the team was traveling by road from Dimapur to Imphal on the night of January 13. Around 12:30 AM, a group of armed individuals reportedly stopped the team’s vehicle, threatened the players, and looted cash from them. The players were allegedly held in a situation resembling captivity for nearly two hours. Fortunately, no one was physically harmed during the incident. Players Share Their Ordeal Following the incident, some team members released a video sharing their experience, which brought the matter to public atten...

Jaisalmer, Rajasthan: Farmers in Mohangarh, Jaisalmer, have issued a stern ultimatum to the government over the shortage of irrigation water from the Indira Gandhi Canal Project (IGNP). In a grand panchayat held on Monday at the Amar Shaheed Rajendra Singh Memorial, farmers threatened to launch an indefinite protest from January 22 if their demands were not met by January 21. The farmers submitted a memorandum through the Mohangarh police station to the Jaisalmer District Collector, highlighting their three key demands. They claimed that despite the official regulation, only about 50% of the allotted water has been provided since January 4, 2026, adversely affecting crops, fruits, and vegetables. Allegations of Water Theft and Delayed SubsidyFarmers also accused that water theft cont...

Jaipur: Authorities in Rajasthan have uncovered a large-scale illegal fetal sex determination racket operating in the Kotputli-Behror region near the Haryana border. The gang allegedly offered fetal gender determination for ₹80,000 per case. During a targeted operation, six accused were caught red-handed, and substantial evidence, including portable ultrasound machines, was seized. Operation Details and Arrests The Haryana-Rajasthan network was reportedly transporting pregnant women from Haryana to Rajasthan’s border areas for illegal prenatal gender testing. Under the leadership of nodal officer Dr. Vijay Kumar Yadav, a special task force monitored the gang and raided a property in Kotputli, where the suspects were taking pregnant women for testing. Three accused were apprehended on...

In a significant and precedent-setting judgment, the Rajasthan High Court has ruled that a woman married under the traditional nata system is legally entitled to receive family pension after the death of her husband. Recognising nata marriage as a socially valid and legally acceptable form of union in Rajasthan, the court rejected the objections raised by the pension department and directed that the widow be granted all pensionary benefits. The ruling is being widely seen as a major boost for women’s rights and a balanced recognition of social customs within the constitutional framework. Case Background The case pertains to Ram Pyari Suman, who had married the late Sai Lal Saini under the nata marriage system, a long-standing social tradition prevalent in parts of Rajasthan. Sai L...

Jaipur: The weather in Rajasthan has once again taken a dramatic turn, with thick clouds covering the sky over Jaipur since Monday afternoon and pushing the sun out of sight. While parts of the state continue to experience biting cold, others have seen slight relief, but a fresh alert from the Meteorological Department has raised concerns among farmers and the general public alike. According to the Jaipur Meteorological Centre, a new western disturbance is set to become active from January 22, bringing rain, thunderstorms, and fog across several regions of the state. Temperature Swings: Nagaur Coldest, Pali Hottest Data from the past 24 hours shows sharp variations in temperatures across Rajasthan. While Jawai Dam in Pali recorded the highest temperature in the state at 30.2°C, Na...

Sri Ganganagar, Rajasthan: A wave of shock and outrage swept through Anupgarh after the body of an 18-year-old girl was found under suspicious circumstances in a water tank at a brick kiln in village 87 GB. The victim, who had been working as a laborer at the kiln along with her mother and brother, was allegedly raped and murdered, prompting angry workers to block a national highway demanding swift action against the accused. The gruesome discovery was made at the Fauji brick kiln when fellow workers noticed the girl’s body floating in the water tank (diggi) on the premises. Family members and laborers rushed to the spot and pulled the body out before informing the police. Family Alleges Rape and Murder The victim’s brother, Santosh, accused a kiln worker named Rajkumar of committ...

Sawai Madhopur, Rajasthan: In a heart-stopping incident on Sunday evening, a mother risked her life to protect her 18-month-old daughter from a sudden dog attack in Keshav Nagar Colony, Sawai Madhopur. CCTV footage of the attack has surfaced, vividly capturing the mother’s courage and maternal instinct. According to reports, the woman, identified as Radha, was walking towards the market carrying her daughter when a stray dog lunged at her. The dog attempted to snatch the child from her arms, pulling at her clothes and knocking her to the ground. Other children accompanying her ran to safety in fear. Despite the child slipping from her embrace onto the road, the mother did not falter. She confronted the dog with all her strength, even sustaining bites on her hand while trying to shiel...

New Delhi/Unnao: Kuldeep Singh Sengar, currently serving a sentence in the Unnao gangrape case, faced a setback on Monday when the Delhi High Court dismissed his plea seeking suspension of the 10-year sentence awarded in the case of the death of the victim’s father. Justice Ravinder Dudeja observed that Sengar has already spent over seven and a half years in custody out of the total 10-year sentence. The delay in deciding his appeal against the sentence, the court noted, was partly caused by Sengar himself, as he had filed multiple applications seeking relief. Consequently, his plea for bail and suspension of the sentence was rejected. Challenge to Trial Court Verdict In 2017, the trial court had sentenced Sengar to 10 years of rigorous imprisonment and imposed a fine of ₹10 lakh ...

Udaipur: At a grand Hindu convention held in Badgaon, Udaipur, Mahamandaleshwar Uttam Swami Maharaj called upon the Hindu community to stay united and uphold the values of Sanatan culture. Emphasizing social harmony and cultural awareness, he advised that every Hindu should wear a tilak before stepping out of their homes to maintain daily cultural consciousness. Speaking at the event, Mahamandaleshwar stressed the importance of collective practices such as monthly bhajan sessions and communal meals. “Sitting together in a pangat (community meal) fosters social cohesion and helps eliminate divisions within society,” he said, highlighting it as an ancient tradition that should be revived to strengthen bonds within the Hindu community. The convention also featured prominent guests, incl...

Ajmer, Rajasthan: In a meticulously planned robbery, unidentified thieves broke into the Bank of Baroda branch in Sawar town, Ajmer district, by smashing the roof and gained direct access to the locker room. The extent of the loss is still under assessment. According to preliminary reports, the culprits used advanced tools and machinery, indicating the involvement of a well-organized gang. The thieves first cut open the roof and then used electric cutters to remove sturdy iron grilles, creating a path to the locker room. Several lockers were forcibly opened, and valuables inside were stolen. Cash Safe, Locker Contents Stolen Bank authorities confirmed that the main cash kept in the branch remained secure. However, the total value of gold, silver, or other valuables stolen from the...