Rajasthan

Jaipur, Rajasthan – The Rajasthan Transport Department has intensified action against the 7-digit VIP vehicle number scam, which allegedly involves around ₹500 crore. The Jaipur RTO has blacklisted 2,129 vehicle registration certificates (RCs) and issued notices to the respective owners, summoning them for physical verification at the Jaipur RTO office. Vehicle owners are required to appear on December 24, 25, and 26 at the Jagatpura RTO office. Verification Mandatory or FIR Will Be Filed Across Rajasthan, more than 10,000 vehicles were allegedly allotted 7-digit numbers through fraudulent backlogs. Jaipur district officials are also implicated, accused of colluding to issue thousands of registration numbers illegally. Owners of suspicious 7-digit number vehicles must provide valid d...

Nathdwara/Jaipur: Social media influencer Jigisha Joshi, popularly known as Mewari Bai, has sparked widespread discussion in Rajasthan with a video addressing the ongoing controversy over the Aravalli mountain range. The video, rapidly going viral, has garnered significant public support and reignited debates over environmental protection and policy definitions related to the region. The Controversy: Redefining Aravalli The recent dispute stems from the new definition of the Aravalli range accepted by the Supreme Court, based on a proposal by the central government. According to this definition, only lands 100 meters or higher are officially classified as part of the Aravalli region. This reinterpretation has caused alarm among environmentalists, local leaders, and wildlife conser...

Udaipur, Rajasthan: The Bhajanlal-led Rajasthan government’s ambitious ₹100-crore Maharana Pratap Tourism Circuit has landed in controversy after strong objections were raised by BJP MLA Vishvaraj Singh Mewar, a direct descendant of the legendary Rajput warrior Maharana Pratap. Vishvaraj Singh Mewar has cautioned that the proposed ultra-modern constructions and multiple museums under the project could dilute the spiritual, historical, and cultural legacy of Maharana Pratap and the Mewar region. Concerns Over Ultra-Modern Construction The tourism circuit, announced by Finance and Tourism Minister Diya Kumari in the February 2024 interim budget, aims to develop key sites associated with Maharana Pratap’s life — from his birthplace Kumbhalgarh to the battlefield of Haldighati. The pr...

Jaipur, December 18, 2025: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has launched a major operation in Rajasthan amid the ongoing investigation into the highly controversial Jal Jeevan Mission scam. Following the arrest of five accused, including a senior official from the Water Resources Department yesterday, ACB teams carried out a surprise raid at the PHED office today. Led by SP Mahaveer Singh, the ACB team stormed the Jal Bhawan office near Ajmeri Pulia, creating panic among officials and staff. Several officers are expected to be implicated as the investigation unfolds. High-Level Corruption Uncovered The scam, which took place during the previous Congress government’s tenure, is alleged to have involved irregularities worth around ₹900 crore. Blacklisted and fake firms were reported...

Barmer: Barmer Collector IAS Tina Dabi, recently honored with the Presidential Award by President Draupadi Murmu for her work in Jal Shakti Abhiyan and water conservation community participation programs, is now facing serious allegations over the authenticity of the data presented for the award. Parliamentary Concerns Umedram Beniwal, MP from Barmer-Jaisalmer, raised concerns in the Lok Sabha during discussions on the Developed India Guarantee Employment and Livelihood Mission (Rural) Bill, 2025. He alleged that Tina Dabi submitted misleading figures to secure the award, presenting compiled data from the past four to five years as achievements of a single year. According to Beniwal, this was a deliberate attempt to gain recognition and acclaim. Controversy in ‘DISHA’ Meeting T...

Jaipur: Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has joined the nationwide campaign to protect the Aravali mountain range, which spans approximately 80% of Rajasthan’s land area. Supporting the cause, Gehlot has updated the display picture (DP) across all his social media accounts, including X, to a scenic image of the lush Aravali hills. Gehlot emphasized the importance of the Aravali range, stating that its significance cannot be measured merely by height or physical boundaries. By changing his DP, he is sending a strong message about the environmental and ecological importance of the range. From ‘Stop Vote Theft’ to ‘Save Aravali’ Five months ago, following Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s press conference in Delhi exposing alleged vote theft, Gehlot and several other Congres...

Kota, Rajasthan: In a bizarre and audacious theft in Kota’s Kansua area, a clever thief managed to escape both the police and CCTV surveillance by using an unusual disguise. Around 2:30 AM on 15 December, a thief broke into a milk dairy in the DCM area and made off with cash worth ₹50,000–₹60,000. The entire act was recorded on CCTV, but the thief’s face remained hidden. Thief Covers Head with Plastic BagAccording to reports, the thief entered the shop through the roof. Immediately upon entering, he covered his head with a plastic bag, ensuring that his identity was obscured from the CCTV camera. He then proceeded calmly to the counter and emptied the cash stored in the drawer. ₹50–60 Thousand Cash StolenThe thief took his time and carefully removed the cash from the counter, with no...

Ajmer: A petition seeking to prohibit the tradition of the Prime Minister offering a ceremonial chadar (holy cloth) at the Khwaja Garib Nawaz Dargah during the annual Urs is scheduled for hearing at the Ajmer court on Thursday. The court had deferred the hearing on Wednesday, citing the sensitive nature of the matter and security concerns. Controversy During UrsThe official Urs celebrations at Ajmer Sharif began on 17 December. Amid the festivities, the petition challenging the practice of offering a chadar by the Prime Minister, Chief Minister, and other ministers has sparked discussion in both religious and political circles. The petitioners claim that such ceremonial activities influence public perception and have previously sought a survey related to another issue linked with the Da...

Jodhpur: A Mumbai-bound IndiGo flight from Jodhpur Airport made an emergency return just minutes after takeoff on Wednesday, causing a stir at the airport. The unusual incident, however, ended on a positive note thanks to the quick decision-making by the flight crew. Child’s Health Emergency Prompts Immediate Landing According to reports, IndiGo Flight 6E-674 departed Jodhpur around 3:30 PM. Shortly after takeoff, cabin crew were alerted that a young child on board was feeling unwell. Recognizing the urgency, the crew immediately informed the pilot. To avoid any risk, the pilot contacted air traffic control and decided to return to Jodhpur Airport. Emergency Services Ready on Runway Airport authorities were alerted in advance, and an ambulance was ready on the runway as the fli...