Rajasthan

Jaipur: The long-standing uncertainty over Rajasthan’s Panchayat and urban body elections has finally come to an end. The Rajasthan High Court has directed the state government to conduct all Panchayat and municipal elections by 15 April 2026. The court has also mandated that the delimitation process must be completed by 31 December 2025 to ensure timely elections. High Court Hearing and OrdersA division bench of Acting Chief Justice S.P. Sharma and Justice Sanjeet Purohit heard over 439 petitions related to delays in elections and issues with appointment of administrators in Panchayats and urban bodies. The court refused to interfere in the delimitation process, stating that all complaints regarding delimitation will be addressed by a state-level committee. The bench clarified that onc...

Jaipur: Rajasthan is spearheading the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) program, moving faster than 10 other states and completing 30.17% of the work in just 15 days. Only Goa is ahead in terms of overall pace. However, the rapid progress has sparked controversy, with teacher unions raising concerns over excessive pressure on school staff. Tragic Incident Sparks OutrageThe issue gained national attention after Mukesh Jangid, a school teacher and currently a Booth Level Officer (BLO), committed suicide. In his suicide note, he accused his supervisor, Sitaram Bunkar, of severe harassment and threats of suspension, highlighting the mental strain caused by excessive workload. Teacher organizations and employees across the state have expressed deep anger and demanded immediate action against ...

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...

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...