Rajasthan

Jhunjhunu (Rajasthan): In a heart-stopping incident near Mukundgarh in Jhunjhunu district, a moving Scorpio car suddenly turned into a blazing fireball on Friday afternoon. The vehicle, carrying seven family members including five children, was on its way to attend a traditional Mayra (wedding gift) ceremony when the fire broke out. The accident occurred on the Kumawas–Delsar road near Dabri Balauda village. Residents Nadeem and Anwar were traveling to their sister Kheruna’s home in Bhodki (Gudhagorji) for the ceremony. Along with them were Nadeem’s children Arzoo (14), Ayaan (13), and Alia (10); Anwar’s daughter Tamanna (15); their nephew Adnan (3); and their friend Ajay Nayak (25). Smoke Erupts, Panic Follows While Anwar was driving, smoke suddenly started billowing from the bon...

Banswara, Rajasthan: In a shocking and tragic incident in Banswara, a father attacked his own daughter and three-year-old son with an axe. The three-year-old sustained fatal injuries and died on the spot, while the daughter is critically injured. The incident has sent shockwaves throughout the local community. Incident Details According to police reports, the accused, identified as Shaukat, had a dispute with a neighbor. His daughter, Kajal, tried to intervene and reason with him regarding the quarrel, but this enraged Shaukat further. He first assaulted his wife and then attacked his daughter and young son, Arbaz, with an axe in a fit of rage. The horrifying attack occurred in the Jail Road area of Kotwali police station late in the evening. Despite immediate medical attention, A...

Sikar, Rajasthan: The Rajasthan High Court has taken a stern stance against the illegal occupation of grazing land in Danta Ramgarh, directing action against the SDM and Tehsildar responsible. The court emphasized that encroachment on grazing land constitutes serious negligence and warrants strict disciplinary measures. Background of the Case The issue pertains to a valuable grazing land in Trilokipura village, Danta Ramgarh tehsil. Approximately 25 years ago, the district administration had allocated this land to a private institution from Kolkata. Local villagers consistently protested this allocation, and the matter escalated to the High Court. The court had previously ordered that no action should be taken on this land, yet, two months ago, the SDM and Tehsildar, accompanied by p...

Sikar, Rajasthan: In a remarkable display of humanity and social responsibility, the transgender community of Fatehpur, Sikar district, participated in a wedding ceremony by performing the traditional ‘Mayra’ ritual, led by Poonam, also known as Reshma Bhuaji Khandelwal. Members of the community presented cash, gold and silver ornaments, and clothes as part of the ceremony, leaving the attendees impressed. Transgender Community Honors Tradition Typically known for their performances at festive occasions, the transgender community this time prioritized tradition and social customs. Poonam aka Reshma Bhuaji personally carried out the ‘Bhat Bharna’ ritual, which is a significant part of the Mayra ceremony. The wedding of Dharm Behan Taramani Prajapat’s daughter saw the community arrive ...

Alwar, Rajasthan: A family’s dreams of seeing their son become a doctor have been shattered as Ajit Chaudhary, a 22-year-old MBBS student from Kafnawada village, Laxmangarh, Alwar, was found dead in Russia 19 days after he went missing. Ajit, who was pursuing his third year at Bashkir State Medical University in Ufa, was reported missing near a river close to the university campus on October 19. The following day, his clothes were found on the riverbank, triggering an extensive search operation. Despite continuous efforts, there was no trace of him until his body was discovered near the White River. A Family’s Sacrifice for a Dream Ajit’s family, owners of 20 bighas of land, had sold 3 bighas to fund his medical studies abroad. Their hope was that Ajit would return as a doctor, bring...

Baran, Rajasthan: In the Anta Assembly by-election, supporters of former Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje erupted in cheers during a roadshow held in Mangrol town, where Raje accompanied Bhajanlal Sharma. The video of the event, showing supporters chanting slogans in praise of Vasundhara Raje, has gone viral on social media. Raje has been actively campaigning for her preferred BJP candidate, Morpal Suman, for the past five days in Anta-Baran, leaving no stone unturned to secure a victory. During the roadshow, supporters walked alongside the chariot carrying Bhajanlal Sharma, chanting slogans like:"Humaari Chief Minister kaise ho, woh Vasundhara Raje jaise ho"(“We wish our Chief Minister were like Vasundhara Raje”), electrifying the crowd and drawing attention across the constituency. P...

** Jaipur, Rajasthan: Rajasthan is witnessing a significant fall in temperatures as rainfall lashes parts of the state. Cities including Ganganagar, Hanumangarh, Churu, and Jhunjhunu received rain, leading to a sharp dip in temperatures, with five cities recording below 15°C. Nagaur witnessed the steepest drop in temperature. Weather Update Across the StateThe Western Disturbance affecting northern Rajasthan has caused sudden rain in Sri Ganganagar, Hanumangarh, Churu, and Jhunjhunu districts, bringing a notable chill in the state. On Wednesday, temperatures in five cities fell below 15°C, with Nagaur dropping to 12.7°C. According to the Meteorological Department, the cold effect is expected to intensify in the coming days as the northern and northwestern regions experience further w...

Jaipur/Neemkathana, Rajasthan: The menace of reckless driving continues unabated in Rajasthan, leaving yet another tragic mark. Just as the state was grappling with the aftermath of the Harmada dumper accident in Jaipur, a horrifying incident unfolded in Neemkathana, Sikar district, on Wednesday afternoon. A high-speed Hyundai i20 lost control and smashed through the wall of a house in Mahawa village, entering the courtyard. Tragically, the vehicle ran over two minor sisters who were playing, killing 12-year-old Shilpa on the way to the district hospital. Her younger sister, Anu, remains critically injured and is fighting for her life. The family is plunged into grief, and the laughter that had filled the home moments before turned into silence and mourning. Local Youth Behind the Wh...

Jaipur: The Rajasthan government has gone into strict enforcement mode following the recent fatal accident in Jaipur’s Harmada area. In a major crackdown on traffic violations, the government has announced that driving a car or bike above 60 km/h within city limits will now lead to an FIR, not just a challan. What’s more — even the first offence could result in cancellation of your driving license. Until now, overspeeding in urban areas was punishable only by a fine. However, after the tragic Harmada incident, Jaipur Traffic Police has decided to take stronger legal action against offenders to curb reckless driving. First Violation Will Cost You Your License Previously, traffic police would impose fines for the first few offences and recommend license cancellation only for repeat ...

Anta By-Election, Rajasthan: The political temperature in Rajasthan’s Anta Assembly constituency is soaring as the by-election battle intensifies. The latest twist comes with RLP leader Hanuman Beniwal’s expected entry into the campaign arena in support of independent candidate Naresh Meena. Meena himself has confirmed that Beniwal will soon join him on the ground to campaign, sparking new political ripples across the region. As polling day draws closer, the battlefield is set and the contest grows fiercer by the hour. Heavyweights from both the Congress and BJP have plunged into the campaign, deploying sharp political strategies to sway voters. Congress leader Govind Singh Dotasra has strategically played the “Jat card,” making the contest tougher not only for the BJP but also for Nare...