Rajasthan

The cold wave in Marudhara is showing no signs of easing. Shri Ganganagar has recorded a chilling 3.9°C, while temperatures in Shekhawati are rapidly approaching the freezing point. Dense fog has slowed down traffic across the state, and the sun seems to be taking a break in several districts. A severe cold spell is expected to hit the region on January 11-12. Here’s the latest update on weather conditions across your district. Dense Fog and Dropping Temperatures Across RajasthanJaipur: Even before Makar Sankranti, the air in Rajasthan has turned biting cold, with dense fog covering the state. According to the latest report from the India Meteorological Department (IMD), visibility in Jodhpur, Bikaner, Kota, Udaipur, and Jaipur divisions has dropped significantly, forcing vehicles to sl...

Tehran, Iran: The ongoing protests across Iran have intensified over the past two weeks, with thousands of people taking to the streets in multiple cities to voice their discontent. Amid this nationwide uprising, Iranian women have emerged as a powerful new symbol of resistance. Social media is abuzz with videos showing women lighting cigarettes using the portrait of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, a striking act of defiance in a country known for strict restrictions on women. Defying Authority Amid Rising Unrest The protests, which began in late December, have become the most significant challenge to Iran’s Islamic leadership in recent years. Demonstrators have taken control of major streets and chanted slogans like “Death to Khamenei,” escalating a movement that initially st...

In a horrifying incident that has shaken Jaipur, a man allegedly drove his Audi car at high speed while under the influence of alcohol, killing one person and injuring 18 others. The accused, identified as Dinesh Kumar Rinwa, is currently absconding, and police are conducting an extensive manhunt. The accident took place on the night of Friday, January 9, near Kharbas Circle at around 9:30 PM. Dinesh, 28, a resident of Churu, who lives with his wife and their young daughter in Narayan Vihar, Jaipur, had earlier attended a private drinking party with friends in a Toyota Fortuner. Among his companions were Pappu, Mukesh (a police constable), and Mangilal, who accompanied him during the party. Eyewitnesses reported that after the gathering, Dinesh parked the Fortuner at his home and too...

Jaipur: A high-speed Audi car ran amok in Jaipur’s Patrakar Colony police station area late on the night of January 9, leaving one man dead and at least 15 others injured, several of them critically. The tragic incident has sent shockwaves across the Pink City, once again raising serious concerns over reckless driving. The deceased has been identified as Ramesh Bairwa, a resident of Bhilwara, who succumbed to his injuries. Among the injured are five people in critical condition, including Diwan Gurjar, a resident of Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, whose spinal cord was severely damaged in the crash. Eyewitness Account Sends Chills Eyewitnesses described a horrifying scene as the speeding Audi ploughed into people standing along the roadside. Injured victim Mridul Panwar, who narrowly sur...

Jaipur, Rajasthan: A high-speed Audi car wreaked havoc on the streets of Jaipur on Friday night, leaving one dead and at least 16 others injured. The incident occurred in the bustling Manasrovar area, where roadside food stalls were packed with people enjoying their evening. Eyewitnesses described scenes of chaos as the car smashed into multiple stalls, causing extensive damage and panic. When and WhereThe accident took place at around 9:30 PM near Kharbas Circle in the Manasrovar area, under the jurisdiction of the Journalist Colony police station. The area is usually crowded at night, with numerous food stalls lining the streets. How the Crash HappenedAccording to police and eyewitness accounts, the Audi was racing at approximately 120 km/h. The car first hit a road divider and the...

Jaisalmer:Tension has gripped Pokhran town in Rajasthan’s Jaisalmer district following the killing of a bull, an incident that has triggered widespread anger and calls for a complete shutdown on Saturday. Although the police have arrested three accused in the case, Hindu organisations have announced a Pokhran bandh to protest the incident and demand stringent punishment for those involved. The Pokhran police registered the case on Friday after a complaint was filed by Raju Singh, a resident of Biliya village, alleging that unidentified miscreants had killed a bull during the night of Thursday. Acting swiftly, the police launched an investigation under the supervision of Superintendent of Police Abhishek Shivhare. Police Action and Arrests Special police teams were constituted, and...

Jhalawar/Jaipur: In an unusual corruption case in Jhalawar, Rajasthan, a senior engineer of the Public Health Engineering Department (PHED), Vishnu Chand Goyal, allegedly demanded an iPhone 16 Pro as a bribe in exchange for clearing bills. The complainant approached the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB), which set a trap and caught the officer red-handed while accepting the ₹84,000 iPhone. Cases involving cash bribes are common, but this incident stands out due to the high-end gadget demanded instead of money. According to ACB sources, the complainant’s firm, which repairs handpumps and fixes pipeline leaks, had completed its work, but the department officials were delaying payments. The firm had submitted labor bills, which were allegedly dismissed as fake, and the complainant was threatene...