Rajasthan

Kota, Rajasthan: Travelers on the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway can look forward to a faster and more scenic journey as a 4.9-kilometer tunnel under the Mukundra Tiger Reserve nears completion. The tunnel, featuring eight lanes, is expected to open to traffic by March 2026, significantly reducing travel time and congestion. Tunnel Construction Progress The twin-tube tunnel is being constructed beneath the tiger reserve, with both tubes on the Chechat side of Kota district now completed. The remaining section toward Gopalpura is in the final stages of construction and is expected to be finished within a month. The road surface is being laid, and installation of electrical panels, sensors, CCTV cameras, and lighting is in progress. NHAI Project Director Sandeep Agarwal confirmed that road su...

Jaisalmer: Security agencies were put on alert after a suspicious youth was apprehended near the India-Pakistan border in Rajasthan. During a routine patrol in the 192 RD canal area, the 38th Battalion of the Border Security Force (BSF) detained a young man exhibiting unusual behavior. He was later handed over to the local PTM police station for further investigation. Identity Revealed During Interrogation The youth identified himself as Pankaj Kashyap, 21, from Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh. According to BSF officials, he was found wandering in the border area without a valid reason, prompting his detention. Initial inquiries by the BSF were completed before transferring him to the police for detailed questioning. No Suspicious Findings in JIC Interrogation A Joint Interrogation...

Alwar: The body of 22-year-old Ajit Chaudhary, an MBBS student from Kafanwara village, Laxmangarh Tehsil, Alwar district, who had been studying in Russia, arrived in India 28 days after his death. The family brought the body to Alwar’s Rajiv Gandhi Hospital for a post-mortem, carried out by a three-member medical board constituted under the directions of Union Minister Bhupendra Yadav. The board included Dr. K.K. Meena, Dr. Mahendra Rawat, and Dr. Vinod Yadav. Ajit went missing in Russia on October 19, 2025, while studying at Bashkir State Medical University in Ufa. His body was recovered from a river near White River on November 6, and post-mortem in Ufa concluded that the cause of death was drowning. The body was flown to Delhi, arriving at the airport around 5 a.m., before being tran...

Jhalawar, Rajasthan: Speeding on Rajasthan roads claimed more lives as a severe accident occurred near Jalimpur village on NH-52. A Swift car traveling from Jhalawar to Kota collided head-on with an oncoming truck. The impact was devastating, completely destroying the car. Two people died on the spot, while five others were seriously injured and rushed to Jhalawar for treatment. Among the injured, two remain in critical condition. All occupants of the car were reportedly on their way to a wedding in Kota. The victims hail from Karalgav village in Mandawar and Bakani areas. Local villagers rushed to the scene to rescue those trapped in the wrecked vehicle. The Modak police promptly arrived, coordinating the transfer of the injured to the hospital. Authorities have urged drivers to ...

Jaipur: The political temperature in Rajasthan has soared following the results of the Anta Assembly by-election. Congress MLA Ashok Chandana has leveled serious allegations against Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma, accusing him of betraying former CM Vasundhara Raje and diverting support to BJP candidate Naresh Meena, which he claims led to the BJP’s defeat. From Praised to Critic Earlier, Chandana had been celebrated by the Congress party for his role in ensuring Pramod Jain Bhaya’s victory in the Anta by-election. Congress state president Govind Singh Dotasra had publicly honored Chandana by placing a ceremonial turban on him, recognizing his efforts. However, Chandana has now shifted the narrative, attributing BJP’s internal divisions and the party’s loss to alleged actions by CM ...

Bharatpur (Rajasthan): In a scene straight out of a film, a family from Uttarakhand was reunited with their son—whom they had believed dead for nearly a year and a half. Tears, disbelief, and overwhelming emotion filled the “Apna Ghar Ashram” in Bharatpur on Monday, as 28-year-old Umesh suddenly stood alive before his grieving mother and sister. Disappeared During Mental Illness, Presumed Dead According to reports, Umesh, a resident of Nainital, went missing in May 2024 due to mental health issues. His mother, Tara Devi, and sister, Prema Devi, searched for him tirelessly. Despite registering a missing person complaint at Lal Kuan police station, they received no leads.Months turned into a year, hope faded, and the family eventually accepted that Umesh was no longer alive. Rescued...

Agra/Prayagraj: The case of 13-year-old Gauri, who became “Sadhvi Gauri” during this year’s Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj, has taken another dramatic turn. Months after reports surfaced that the minor from Agra had been “donated” by her family to the Juna Akhara, the narrative has changed once again. Earlier this year, the controversy erupted when Juna Akhara expelled Mahant Kaushal Giri after allegations that the girl had been pushed into renunciation at a tender age. Gauri was subsequently placed under the care of Agra’s Nari Niketan for protection and counselling. Returned to Family, Then Escaped Back to Her Guru A few days ago, the minor was officially handed over to her parents. However, in a surprising move, she left home soon after and travelled to Haryana to live again with her ...

Jaipur: In a major anti-corruption action, the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Friday arrested a woman Head Constable posted at Bhuhana Police Station in Jhunjhunu district after she was caught red-handed accepting a bribe of ₹20,000. The arrest was made following a complaint, verification process, and a pre-planned trap executed by the Jhunjhunu ACB unit under the directives of the ACB headquarters. Bribe Demand Confirmed After Complaint According to ACB Director General of Police Govind Gupta, the complaint was filed by a man who, along with his brother and uncle, is named in an ongoing case related to a family dispute registered at Bhuhana Police Station. The investigation of the case was being handled by Head Constable Santosh. The complainant alleged that Santosh had demanded...