The Latest Breaking News from Rajasthan

Anti-incumbency hangs heavy on the governing party, and even heavier on sitting members of the legislative assembly in Rajasthan – known for a “roti palatnewali” electorate which has rotated the party in power over five assembly elections in the last 25 years. 

Rajasthan, the largest state in the country in terms of area, is heading for Assembly elections on November 25 where 5.26 crore voters will go for polling to decide the next government in the state.

The ongoing campaign and the nature of contests in the assembly polls in five states – Mizoram, Rajasthan, Telangana, Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh – were seen by many as an early test for the cohesiveness of the 28-parties national opposition alliance INDIA. Almost four months after it was formed in…

A magisterial court is hearing Union Minister and senior Rajasthan BJP leader Gajendra Singh Shekhawat’s complaint over Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot’s alleged remarks on the Sanjivani scam.

In a major crackdown, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Wednesday arrested 44 persons for their alleged involvement in human trafficking, following searches across 10 States and Union Territories in close coordination with the Border Security Force (BSF) and local police.

The raids are underway at the residential premises and other locations of suspects linked to these cases in close coordination with state police forces. Read further on Dynamite News

SC directs Punjab, Haryana, UP & Rajasthan to "immediately stop crop residue burning" to reduce Delhi's air pollution. A meeting to be held on November 8 to ensure "better picture and some redemption" by November 10. All stakeholders to connect to discuss the issue

Days before Deepavali celebrations, the Supreme Court clarified on Tuesday that its orders to minimise air and noise pollution caused by firecrackers bind States across the country and not just Delhi National Capital Region. “Celebrations can take place, but with some moderation,” Justice M.M. Sundresh, on the Bench, said.

Dalit groups in Rajasthan oppose BJP's decision to induct Congress MLA, Girraj Singh Malinga, accused of assaulting a Dalit engineer. Victim still in hospital. Dalit organisations call BJP's move anti-Dalit & election gimmick. Activists urge Dalits to boycott Malinga, who claims case against him is false & politically motivated.

Rajasthan’s cyber cell has booked a photojournalist following the BJP state unit’s IT team’s complaint over an alleged “edited” video of Prime Minister Narendra Modi that he posted on social media.  

Kota, Rajasthan is known for its coaching centres, yet of late, it has been in the news for student suicides. To understand why students choose to go to such centres, Lokniti-CSDS conducted a survey of 1,000 students. Most come from Bihar, UP, Rajasthan and MP, and are from middle-class backgrounds.…