Rajasthan

Jaipur: Although minimum temperatures in Rajasthan have risen slightly, reaching above 10°C in many areas, the chill persists due to cold winds descending from hilly regions and dense morning fog. Cities such as Fatehpur (6.6°C) and Nagaur (7.4°C) remain among the coldest, while heavy fog and biting winds are making even daytime temperatures feel much colder. Rising Minimum TemperaturesJaipur has experienced a steady rise in minimum temperatures over the past two days. Despite this increase, cold conditions continue to dominate due to persistent winds from the hills. On Friday, only eight cities recorded temperatures below 10°C, compared to seventeen cities two days earlier. No city recorded a temperature below 5°C, a significant improvement from recent days when Mount Abu had dropped t...

Jaipur: In a major cybercrime crackdown, Jaipur Police have uncovered two fake call centers operating in Malviya Nagar and Pratap Nagar, which were defrauding American customers of millions of dollars. The gang, consisting of young men and women, posed as Amazon and Apple customer care representatives, luring victims with promises of refunds or resolving delivery issues, and then extorted money. The total amount scammed is still being assessed. How the Scam OperatedPolice Commissioner Sachin Mittal explained that the suspects used fake mobile numbers, posted on search engines to appear as official customer care contacts for Amazon and Apple. Customers seeking help for delivery delays, refunds, order cancellations, blocked accounts, or failed payments would call these numbers, unaware th...

Jaipur: Ravi Tyagi, a notorious criminal wanted for distributing fake degrees to thousands of students, has finally been arrested by the Special Operations Group (SOG) after evading police for over 18 months. During his long period on the run, Tyagi reportedly hid at several prominent religious sites, including Kedarnath, Kashi, Vrindavan, Omkareshwar, and Ujjain, managing to stay out of police custody—until he traveled to meet his girlfriend. SOG Nets Ravi TyagiThe SOG had declared a reward of ₹25,000 for Tyagi, who had been at large since April 2025, following raids at OPJS University in Churu, Rajasthan, where he was first identified as selling backdated fake degrees. SOG ADG Vishal Bansal stated that numerous candidates had managed to secure government jobs in different departments ...

Jaipur (Rajasthan): In a landmark decision, the Rajasthan High Court has announced that starting 1 February 2026, all handwritten medical and legal reports will be deemed invalid. Only digitally prepared, clear, and legible reports will be accepted in courts, government offices, and hospitals. The move aims to eliminate confusion and errors caused by illegible handwritten documents. Strict Directives Issued by High Court The High Court has mandated that all reports, including post-mortem, medical, and legal reports, must now be generated using approved digital systems. Handwritten reports will no longer be recognized. Authorities have been given a deadline until 1 February 2026 to implement the digital reporting system. Failure to comply will hold responsible officers and SPs account...

In a major judgment delivered nine years after the crime, a Hanumangarh court has sentenced six members of the same family to life imprisonment for the murder of 70-year-old Bhagwan Singh. The verdict, passed by ADJ-II Latika Deepak Parashar, has drawn significant attention across the region. Court Finds All Six Accused Guilty of Brutal Murder The case dates back to 2016, when Bhagwan Singh, a resident of Chandoorwali, was killed following a violent dispute. His brother, Khajan Singh, lodged the complaint at Tibbi Police Station, alleging that the accused—Bagga Singh, Makkhan Singh, Mangal Singh, Surendra alias Bittu, another Mangal Singh, and Kashmiro (wife of Bagga Singh)—attacked the elderly man with fatal blows to the head. After years of hearings and evidence examination, the...

Udaipur: The City of Lakes is once again capturing global attention as it hosts a stunning royal wedding between American billionaire businessman Rama Raju Mantena’s daughter Netra Elizabeth and groom Vamsi Gadiraju. The grand celebration, which began on 21 November and will continue until 24 November, has already welcomed high-profile guests—including Donald Trump Jr., son of the U.S. President, who arrived with his partner. But the biggest attraction of this extravagant wedding is not a celebrity—it is ‘Babu’, the famed male elephant from Jaipur, celebrated for gracing several high-profile Indian weddings, including that of Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas. ‘Babu’ to Lead the Groom’s Traditional Hindu Entry In accordance with Hindu customs, the groom performs the ritual of ‘Toran ...

Sikar, Rajasthan:A case of an alleged kidnapping of a young woman from Patoda village in the Nechhwa police station area has sparked intense unrest. Accusing a married man from a particular community of luring and taking the woman away, villagers have been staging a sit-in outside the police station for the third consecutive day. The villagers allege that despite filing multiple complaints, police showed negligence, triggering widespread anger and leading to a mass protest. Special Police Teams Formed to Trace the Woman With tension rising in Patoda village, senior police and administrative officials reached the spot and held discussions with the agitating villagers. Police sources said special teams have been deployed across various regions to trace the missing woman and verify t...

Jaipur: Panic gripped Jaipur’s Civil Lines area on Thursday morning when a leopard entered the posh VVIP locality, raising fears among residents and schoolchildren alike. The big cat was first spotted near Lane Number 6 and later reached the official bungalow of Water Resources Minister Suresh Singh Rawat, creating widespread alarm. School Children and Residents in Shock The leopard even entered the premises of Tiny Blossom Senior Secondary School, prompting authorities to lock students inside classrooms for safety. The wild animal was seen moving from one house to another by scaling walls, keeping the neighborhood on edge for several hours. Residents expressed their concern over the incursion, questioning how a leopard could reach such a heavily secured area. Forest Department In...

Jaipur, Rajasthan: In a major administrative move ahead of the upcoming Panchayat elections, the Rajasthan government has approved the formation of Zila Parishads in eight newly created districts. With the issuance of the official notification, the total number of Zila Parishads in the state now stands at 41, strengthening local governance and election preparedness. New Districts Get Official Recognition for Zila Parishads The notification issued by the Department of Panchayati Raj confirms the formation of Zila Parishads in the newly established districts: Deeg, Balotra, Beawar, Didwana-Kuchaman, Phalodi, Salumbar, Kotputli-Behror, and Khairthal-Tijara. Along with the creation of these new councils, the reorganization of existing Zila Parishads in older districts has also been compl...

Jaipur, Rajasthan: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has issued a show cause notice to Neerja Modi School in Jaipur following the tragic suicide of nine-year-old student Amayra. The notice comes after a detailed investigation by a two-member CBSE committee, which found serious lapses in safety, anti-bullying protocols, and adherence to guidelines. Ignored Complaints and Lapses in Safety The investigation revealed that Amayra, a fourth-grade student, had been subjected to bullying for nearly 18 months. Despite repeatedly reporting harassment and derogatory remarks, her complaints were largely ignored. CCTV footage indicates that just 45 minutes before the incident, Amayra sought help from her class teacher five times, showing offensive messages written by classmates on h...