Saturday, December 6

Rajasthan

Rajasthan Politics: Follow These Rules If You Want a Ticket, Says Sachin Pilot
Politics, Rajasthan, State

Rajasthan Politics: Follow These Rules If You Want a Ticket, Says Sachin Pilot

Tonk:Buoyed by the recent victory in the Anta Assembly bypoll, the Congress in Rajasthan is in high spirits. Amid this momentum, senior Congress leader and Tonk MLA Sachin Pilot has issued a strong message to party workers. With the upcoming Panchayati Raj and Urban Local Body elections approaching, Pilot has laid down a clear guideline: Only those who work for the organisation will get party tickets. During his one-day visit to Tonk, Pilot launched a sharp attack on the BJP and delivered a blunt advisory to his own party cadre. “Wearing a safa, clicking photographs, or roaming around me will not help anyone secure a ticket,” he said. “The party will only reward those who work sincerely at the organisational level.” “If You Want the Sweet Reward, Do the Real Work” – Pilot’s Message t...
Jaipur Teacher Dies by Suicide After Pressure From SIR Supervisor; Union Stages Protest
Politics, Rajasthan, State

Jaipur Teacher Dies by Suicide After Pressure From SIR Supervisor; Union Stages Protest

Jaipur: A shocking incident has emerged from Jaipur’s Nahri ka Bas area, where a government school teacher, Mukesh Jangid, died by suicide allegedly due to excessive workload linked to the ongoing SIR (Special Intensive Revision) voter-list process. A suicide note was recovered from his pocket, prompting widespread outrage among teacher unions. According to officials, teachers in Rajasthan have been assigned duties as BLOs (Booth Level Officers) for the SIR process, significantly increasing their workload. Mukesh, posted at the Government Primary School, Nahri ka Bas, was reportedly under immense pressure to complete BLO tasks on time. Teacher Jumped in Front of Train Police said Mukesh ended his life by jumping in front of a moving train. The incident triggered immediate protests...
Congress MPs and MLAs Express Trust in Dr. Kirori Lal Meena; Midnight Meeting Brings Breakthrough for Farmers
Politics, Rajasthan, State

Congress MPs and MLAs Express Trust in Dr. Kirori Lal Meena; Midnight Meeting Brings Breakthrough for Farmers

Jaipur: Rajasthan’s Agriculture Minister Dr. Kirori Lal Meena once again emerged at the center of political discussions after a rare and impactful midnight meeting with Congress MPs and MLAs. The meeting, held at Pant Krishi Bhawan on Monday night, focused on addressing multiple demands raised by farmers. Surprisingly, several Congress leaders openly praised Dr. Meena — an unusual moment in state politics where opposition leaders typically attack the government. Many Congress representatives described the meeting as “the most positive discussion ever held” and expressed full confidence in the agriculture minister’s commitment toward farmers’ welfare. Opposition Leaders Praise the Agriculture Minister Opposition leaders appreciating a ruling party minister is a rare sight. But on M...
Factional Tensions Rise in BJP: Singhvi’s Letter Sparks Controversy After Anta Bypoll Defeat
Politics, Rajasthan, State

Factional Tensions Rise in BJP: Singhvi’s Letter Sparks Controversy After Anta Bypoll Defeat

Baran, Rajasthan: Just three days after the BJP suffered a crushing defeat in the Anta assembly bypoll—the only constituency in Rajasthan to go for a by-election—internal party tensions have surfaced dramatically. Pratap Singh Singhvi, the second-most senior legislator in the state assembly, has written a letter to BJP National President JP Nadda, raising concerns over neglect and humiliation during the campaign. Singhvi’s letter, which has gone viral on social media, details how he was excluded from the list of 40 party leaders assigned to campaign for the Anta bypoll. “I am the second-most senior MLA in the assembly, yet I was completely ignored. Even the Chief Minister’s roadshow, named ‘Vijay Sankalp Yatra’, included photos of junior MLAs on the posters, but my name wasn’t mentioned...
Rajasthan ATS Seizes 3 Lakh Suspicious Photos from Maulvi Osama; Afghan Connection Emerges
Rajasthan, State

Rajasthan ATS Seizes 3 Lakh Suspicious Photos from Maulvi Osama; Afghan Connection Emerges

Jaipur, Rajasthan: Maulvi Osama Umar, recently arrested in Barmer, Rajasthan, is under intense investigation by the state ATS. During a thorough examination of his mobile phone and social media accounts, authorities recovered nearly 3 lakh suspicious photos, raising concerns about possible terror activities. The investigation comes in the wake of a recent deadly blast in Delhi, which has put security agencies on high alert across the country. Preliminary findings indicate that the recovered materials include deleted images that were successfully retrieved, and the ATS is working to decipher their significance. Links to Foreign Funding and Extremist GroupsAccording to Vikas Kumar, IG of Rajasthan ATS, evidence suggests that Osama Umar may have connections to foreign funding sources. I...
Scenic Rajasthan to Get Smoother Travel: 8-Lane Tunnel Under Mukundra Tiger Reserve to Ease Delhi-Mumbai Journey
Rajasthan, State

Scenic Rajasthan to Get Smoother Travel: 8-Lane Tunnel Under Mukundra Tiger Reserve to Ease Delhi-Mumbai Journey

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...
Suspicious Youth Apprehended Near India-Pakistan Border Identified as UP Resident Pankaj Kashyap
Rajasthan, State

Suspicious Youth Apprehended Near India-Pakistan Border Identified as UP Resident Pankaj Kashyap

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...
MBBS Student Ajit’s Body Reaches Alwar 28 Days After Death; Post-Mortem Conducted in Delhi
Rajasthan, State

MBBS Student Ajit’s Body Reaches Alwar 28 Days After Death; Post-Mortem Conducted in Delhi

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...
Tragic Collision on NH-52 in Rajasthan: 2 Dead, 5 Injured
Rajasthan, State

Tragic Collision on NH-52 in Rajasthan: 2 Dead, 5 Injured

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 ...
Rajasthan Politics Heats Up: Congress’s Ashok Chandana Blames CM for BJP’s Loss in Anta By-Election
Rajasthan, State

Rajasthan Politics Heats Up: Congress’s Ashok Chandana Blames CM for BJP’s Loss in Anta By-Election

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 ...