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Rajasthan: BJP moves HC on resignation of 80 Cong MLAs from Assembly

The issue surrounding the resignation of over 80 ruling Congress MLAs from the Assembly reached the Rajasthan Hign Court on Thursday, with the BJP filing a petition seeking the court's intervention in the same.... read..

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Nadda to visit Jaipur today, flag off BJP's Jan Aakrosh Yatra

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national president JP Nadda will be going to Jaipur on Thursday to flag off the party's Jan Aakrosh Yatra.... read..

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'Go to people, highlight failures of Gehlot govt': Raje tells BJP workers

Former Rajasthan chief minister Vasundhara Raje on Thursday hit out at the ruling Congress in the state, saying that the BJP should highlight the 'failures' of the Ashok Gehlot government in the run-up to the next Assembly elections.... read..

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Biggest problem in country after inflation is unemployment: Gehlot at mega job fair

At a mega job fair organized by the state government, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Wednesday said that the biggest problem in the country after inflation is unemployment and governments both Centre and State should treat it as a priority.... read..

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We are united: Venugopal as Gehlot-Sachin stand together after 'traitor' remark

Displaying a show of unity in Rajasthan Congress, General Secretary KC Venugopal on Tuesday reiterated Rahul Gandhi's statement describing both Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot and Sachin Pilot as "assets to the party", while trying to send a message that par... read..

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Rajasthan: Temperature at Mount Abu dips to 1 degree Celsius

With mercury dipping in northern parts of the country, Mount Abu in Rajasthan has recorded a temperature of 1 degree Celsius- the lowest this season, the Indian Meteorological Department said on Tuesday.... read..

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Complaints lodged in Raj for projecting Maharaja Surajmal as 'coward' in TV serial

Four different complaints have been lodged in Rajasthan against Sony TVs popular serial ‘Punyashlok Ahilyabai for allegedly projecting Maharaja Surajmal Rao's character as a 'coward', officials said.... read..

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Committee comprising state ministers to meet delegation from Gujjar community today

Ahead of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's 'Bharat Jodo Yatra' in Rajasthan, a committee comprising three state ministers will hold talks on Tuesday at 1 PM with a delegation from the Gujjar community to address their demands related to reservation and other... read..

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Students to get milk in govt schools twice a week in Rajasthan

Students of classes 1 to 8 will be provided milk at government schools in Rajasthan along with free distribution of clothes, according to state Education Minister BD Kalla on Monday.... read..

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'There is no govt in Rajasthan'; Dharmendra Pradhan slams Cong over Gehlot-Pilot tussle

Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Monday took a jibe at the Congress over the ongoing tussle between Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot and his former deputy Sachin Pilot, saying there is 'no government' in the state.... read..

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Congress party invites Gurjar Community representatives for talk, ahead of Rajasthan leg of Bharat Jodo Yatra

Amid the ongoing resistance from the Gurjar Aarakshan Sangharsh Samiti for the Bharat Jodo Yatra to enter the Congress-ruled state of Rajasthan, the party extended an invitation to hold talks with Gurjar Aarakshan Sangharsh Samiti today.... read..

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Congress will be removed from power in Rajasthan in 2023: State BJP chief Satish Poonia

Rajasthan BJP Chief Satish Poonia on Sunday claimed that Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will return to power in the next assembly elections in Rajasthan.... read..

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BSF foils Pak intrusion bid on Rajasthan border

Border Security Force (BSF) foiled an intrusion attempt by Pakistan on the Srikaranpur border area in Rajasthan on Saturday, on the 14th anniversary of the 26/11 Mumbai attack.... read..

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Rajasthan: Three shot dead in a violent clash between two groups

A violent fight broke out between two groups in the Bharatpur district which led to shots being fired, three deaths and severe injuries, informed the police officials on Sunday.... read..

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Rajasthan: Case booked against gang rape accused under POCSO, Juvenile Justice Act

A ten-year-old girl was gang raped allegedly by her brother-in-law and three other men in Hanumangarh, informed the police officials on Sunday.... read..

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Rajasthan: Chittorgarh police busts gang running fake call centre, 16 held

The Chittorgarh Kotwali police of Rajasthan on Sunday said it had busted a gang of cyber criminals, who had been duping people abroad.... read..

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Rajasthan CM floats road projects worth Rs 26.45 crore in Nagaur

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Sunday approved a slew of road projects measuring 54 kms in Nagaur worth Rs 26.45 crore.... read..

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BJP to start Jan Aakrosh Yatra in Rajasthan on Dec 1, says State BJP chief Satish Poonia

Ahead of Rajasthan assembly polls, State Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) chief Satish Poonia on Sunday announced that BJP will start the Jan Aakrosh Yatra in the state on December 1.... read..

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Jaipur: SKM stages march over demand for minimum support price

Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM) on Saturday staged a march from the Shaheed Smarak to the Civil Lines here, calling on the government to fufil their demands related to the minimum support price (MSP).... read..

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Patient dies as ambulance runs out of fuel in Rajasthan

A patient died after the ambulance he was in ran out of fuel in Rajasthan's Banswara district on Saturday.... read..

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NCW demands prompt arrest of accused in rape of deaf-mute girl in Rajasthan

The National Commission for Women (NCW) on Saturday took cognizance after a deaf and mute 20-year-old girl was raped in Rajasthan's Barmer district.... read..

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'Indians following Mao, Marx their illegitimate children': Ramdev

Yoga expert Ramdev on Friday called the Indian followers of Mao Zedong and Karl Marx their "illegitimate children", adding Indians have blood relation with Lord Ram and Lord Krishna, and sages.... read..

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Rajasthan Cabinet approves rural tourism scheme, homeless upliftment, rehabilitation policy

The Rajasthan Cabinet under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Thursday took various important decisions including promoting tourism of the state and amendment in state Civil Services (absorption of ex-servicemen) rules among others.... read..

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"80 pc MLAs are with Sachin Pilot...": Rajasthan Minister RS Gudha

It's again Gehlot versus Pilot in Rajasthan Congress. The political drama on Thursday took a new turn after Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot had called state Congress leader Sachin Pilot a "traitor" and said that he can never become the Chief Minister of the s... read..

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Ashok Gehlot says BJP is against Old Pension Scheme, it should be implemented across country

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Friday, demanded the Old Pension Scheme (OPS), which is already implemented in Rajasthan, should be implemented across the country.... read..

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'Statement hurt sentiments': Congress MLA slams Rajasthan CM over Pilot remark

Congress MLA from Rajasthan's Baseri Assembky constituency, Khiladi Lal Bairwa, on Friday spoke out against Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot over his remark against his former deputy-turned-foe Sachin Pilot, saying his statement had hurt the sentiments of fell... read..

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Man shot dead in Rajasthan's Bhilwara, internet services suspended

A man was shot dead and another injured by unidentified bike-borne assailants in the Bhilwara district of Rajasthan on Thursday, following which the internet services were suspended for 48 hours.... read..

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Rajasthan: Man shot dead in Bhilwara, 2 detained

A day after a man was shot dead by unidentified bike-borne assailants in the Bhilwara district of Rajasthan, the police have detained two people in connection with the matter... read..

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Rajasthan: Woman shot at for marrying outside her religion, 3 arrested

Three persons have been arrested for opening fire at a woman in Laxmi Nagar in Jaipur, police said.... read..

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People have started speaking up in BJP: CM Ashok Gehlot on BJP expelling rebel MLAs

Taking note of the recent expulsions done by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Chief Minister Rajasthan, Ashok Gehlot, said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi led party has "changed too".... read..

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Udaipur Horror: 'Tantrik' pours superglue on naked couple before killing them

In a shocking incident, a 'tantrik' poured 50 tubes of superglue on a naked couple before killing them brutally. The bodies of the couple were found in the Kela Bawdi forest area in Udaipur district last week.... read..

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VHP alleges forced mass conversion in Rajasthan, police deny

Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) has alleged forced mass religious conversion during a mass-marriage ceremony in Rajasthan's Bharatpur district but the state police denied the occurrence of any forcible conversion.... read..

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Rajasthan Royals, DCCI join hands to organise 3rd National Wheelchair Cricket Championship

Royals Sports Group-owned Rajasthan Royals, along with the Differently Abled Cricket Council of India (DCCI) and the Wheelchair Cricket India Association (WCIA), in association with the Narayan Seva Sansthan of Udaipur, on Wednesday jointly announced the ... read..

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16 lakh jobs being generated by Centre every month: Railway Minister Vaishnaw

Highlighting the Centre's efforts in creating employment opportunities, Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Tuesday said that about 16 lakh jobs are being generated every month by the central government.... read..

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Priest, wife sustain critical burn injures in petrol bomb attack in Rajsamand, Rajasthan

An aged priest and his wife sustained critical burn injuries as over ten assailants hurled a petrol bomb at them in a bid to burn them alive after entering their shop in Rajasthan's Rajsamand district, the police said.... read..

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Satyapal Malik makes scathing attack on Centre

Former Governor Satyapal Malik on Sunday made a scathing attack on the Narendra Modi government at the Centre.... read..

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Three-day coordination class of RSS concludes in Jaipur

The three-day 'Samanvay Varg' or coordination class of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) concluded at Keshav Vidyapeeth here on Sunday.... read..

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Wanted criminal injured in shootout with police in Jaipur

A wanted criminal was injured allegedly after being shot in his leg by police during a shootout in Ramnagariya area of Jaipur, the police said on Sunday.... read..

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Rajasthan political crisis: "Congress can't be revived by ignoring young leaders," says state minister Hemaram Choudhary

The internal crisis erupted in Rajasthan Congress after the mass resignation of over 80 of its MLAs from the state assembly on September 25, seems to have surfaced again.... read..

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Rajasthan: Bodies of man, woman with mutilated private parts found in Udaipur

Bodies of a man and woman with their private parts mutilated, were found in Udaipur on Friday.... read..

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Rajasthan: Congress leader sends letter written with blood to Kharge

Congress leader and national president of Sarva Brahmin Mahasabha, Suresh Mishra, has sent a letter written with blood to Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, saying a decision must be made with regard to the Congress leadership in the state at the earl... read..

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5 people, including 3 BSF personnel, arrested for gang rape in Rajasthan

As many as five people, including three Border Security Force (BSF) personnel, were held on Saturday for allegedly gang-raping a woman in Raisinghnagar town in Sri Ganganagar district of Rajasthan, said police.... read..

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Udaipur rail bridge blast was to avenge low compensation in land acquisition: ATS

The recent blast on the Udaipur railway bridge was a conspiracy by some local residents to protest the lesser compensation for land acquisition for the railway track, Rajasthan Police's Anti-Terrorism Squad said on Thursday.... read..

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Rajasthan' national BJP leaders missing from star campaigners list for Gujarat polls

In what could be described as a surprising move, Rajasthan' national BJP leaders are missing from the star campaigners list for Gujarat.... read..

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'Agencies bent on creating disharmony': BJP leader on explosive haul in Rajasthan

The BJP's Leader of Opposition in the Rajasthan Assembly, Gulab Chand Kataria, on Thursday claimed some 'agencies' were behind the huge pile of explosives that was seized in the state.... read..

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'Would have been stuck between 2 bulls': BJP MP welcomes Maken quitting as Cong Rajasthan in-charge

A day after senior Congress leader and former Union minister Ajay Maken stepped down as the party's Rajasthan in-charge, BJP MP Kirodi Lal Meena welcomed his decision and saying he would have been stuck between two raging bulls had he remained in the post... read..

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"Fix political crisis before Bharat Jodo Yatra enters Rajasthan": Congress leader urges party leadership

Rajasthan Congress leader Khiladi Lal Bairwa on Thursday urged the party leadership to take all important decisions pertaining to the political crisis in Rajasthan before the Bharat Jodo Yatra led by Rahul Gandhi enters the state in the first week of Dece... read..

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IIM-Udaipur to be knowledge partner to RIICO

The Indian Institute of Management-Udaipur (IIM-U) has signed a MoU with the Rajasthan State Industrial Development & Investment Corporation Ltd (RIICO), to become the knowledge partner for the FinTech Park, Jaipur.... read..

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Krishi Start-up Kisan Mela to be organised in R'sthan to increase farmers' income

A Krishi Start-up Kisan Mela will be organized in the state with the aim of increasing the income of farmers by connecting them with modern techniques of agriculture.... read..

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Congress fields former MLA's son for Rajasthan bypoll

The ruling Congress has fielded Anil Sharma, son of late minister Bhanwar Lal Sharma, as its candidate for December 5 bye-election to Sardarshahar Assembly constituency in Rajasthan's Churu district.... read..

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Rajasthan Royals retain Ashwin, Buttler; release James Neesham, Daryl Mitchell ahead of IPL 2023 Auction

Rajasthan Royals on Tuesday revealed their list of retained players ahead of the Indian Premier League 2023 Auction. The franchise has retained a total of 16 players, which includes 12 Indians and four players from overseas, and released nine players in t... read..

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