Rajasthan

Jaipur, Rajasthan: A heated confrontation between a Congress leader and a police officer in the Dudu area of Jaipur rural region escalated to an arrest, drawing public attention and going viral on social media. Incident DetailsThe dispute involved Dudu Thana Officer Mukesh Kumar and Congress youth leader Kamlesh Roj, who had come to the site of a tragic building collapse. On Tuesday evening, the roof of a two-story under-construction house in Bala Ka Jaon suddenly caved in, killing the property owner Rahul Bairwa and injuring four laborers. Rescue operations lasted for about seven hours to extract the trapped workers. Kamlesh Roj arrived at the scene to meet the victims’ families, leading to a verbal clash with the officer. During the heated exchange, Officer Mukesh Kumar reportedly ...

Bara: The recent Anta Assembly by-election in Rajasthan has sparked political sparring, with independent candidate Naresh Meena asserting his confidence in victory during a press conference in Bara on Wednesday. Meena stated that he leaves the outcome in God’s hands and hopes for blessings from Baba Khatu Shyam under the blue umbrella, expressing faith that the people of Anta will fulfill his wishes. He also promised to uproot corruption in Anta if elected, even if it means facing imprisonment. Responding to media questions about his footwear, Meena said he would continue wearing slippers until leaders like Om Birla, Shanti Dhariwal, Pramod Jain Bhaya, and Pratap Singh Singhvi are prevented from contesting parliamentary or assembly elections. “Neither Nine Measures of Oil, Nor Will Radh...

Jaipur: The political temperature in Rajasthan has suddenly risen as RSS Chief Dr. Mohan Bhagwat arrived in Jaipur for a four-day visit. The trip, from 13 to 16 November, is officially linked to the preparations for the RSS centenary celebrations, but political circles in the state view it as more than just an organizational event—it is seen as a test of political and administrative alignments. Political, Organizational, and Administrative Equations in FocusWith Bhagwat’s arrival, activity has surged from the Chief Minister’s office to the BJP headquarters. Discussions are abuzz about which key leaders will meet the RSS chief. This comes after the sudden transfer of the State Chief Secretary Sundarash Pant to Delhi, with no announcement yet on his replacement, adding to the political sp...

Jodhpur/Jaipur: In a major development in the high-profile Anandpal Singh encounter case, a court in Jodhpur has granted relief to police officers, including IPS officer Rahul Barhat, who were facing charges of murder. The decision overturns a previous order by the ACJM (CBI Cases) Court in Jodhpur, which had directed that a case be registered against the officers. Background of the EncounterOn the night of June 24, 2017, the police conducted an operation in a house in Malasar village, Churu district, targeting the notorious gangster Anandpal Singh. Prior to the encounter, police had arrested Anandpal’s brother, Rupinder Pal Singh, and his close associate Devendra Singh in Haryana. Based on their information, the team located Anandpal at the Malasar house. The police attempted to get...

: Rajasthan, which usually experiences cold waves in December, is already feeling the winter chill this November. The cold wave began in the Shekhawati region and has now spread to Jhunjhunu. A day earlier, alerts had been issued for Sikar and Tonk, indicating the early onset of winter. Northern Winds Bring Freezing TemperaturesCold, icy winds blowing from the northern direction have intensified the winter effect across the state. Although temperatures continue to fluctuate during the day, the early mornings, evenings, and nights are being felt much colder due to these chilly winds. Temperature Fluctuations Across the StateComparing Tuesday with Wednesday, some cities recorded a drop in temperature while others saw a slight rise. However, most cities remained below normal for this ti...

Jaipur: A major accident occurred late Wednesday evening in Jaipur when the roof of the Harishankar Restaurant on Tonk Road suddenly collapsed. During the incident, several people were dining when portions of the roof gave way, trapping some under the debris. Emergency teams, including the police, SDRF, and Civil Defence, conducted a rescue operation. One person was declared dead at the hospital, while another was admitted with injuries. Chaos at the SceneThe restaurant, located near the Sanganer Pulia intersection in the Sanganer police station area, had been operational for several years. The building, made of stone slabs supported by stone pillars, was old and structurally weak. At the time of the collapse, four employees were busy in the kitchen while some customers were eating. Pan...

Alwar, Rajasthan: In a shocking revelation from Alwar, police cracked a double murder case where a son brutally killed his parents while intoxicated. The accused, Omprakash, also known as Ommi, attacked his sleeping parents with a heavy object, leaving them dead. Following the crime, he fled the scene. Police Use Brother-in-Law as a DecoyThe investigation took an unusual turn when the police used the accused’s brother-in-law to trap him. Once Omprakash’s intoxication wore off, he contacted his brother-in-law to inquire about his parents’ condition. Showing quick thinking, the brother-in-law engaged him in conversation while providing the police with his mobile number. Authorities were then able to trace Omprakash’s location in Rewari, Haryana, leading to his arrest. Brutal Murder Sho...