News for 'Rajasthan'

Woman, Sister-in-Law Found Hanged in Bikaner Nursery

Woman, Sister-in-Law Found Hanged in Bikaner Nursery

Rediff.com2 Mar 2026

A woman and her sister-in-law were found hanging in a forest nursery in Bikaner, Rajasthan, with initial investigations suggesting a domestic dispute as the cause.

Six Injured in Ajmer Land Dispute Clash

Six Injured in Ajmer Land Dispute Clash

Rediff.com1 Mar 2026

A violent clash between two groups of the same family over a land dispute in Ajmer, Rajasthan, resulted in six injuries. The incident occurred in Ramnagar Dayanand Colony, with the injured receiving treatment at Jawaharlal Nehru Hospital.

Four held after manhunt for Mumbai jewellers theft

Four held after manhunt for Mumbai jewellers theft

Rediff.com2 Mar 2026

Four individuals have been apprehended following a 48-day search in Rajasthan forests for allegedly stealing jewellery worth Rs 6.79 crore from a Mumbai shop.

Speeding Car Accident in Bhilwara Claims Two Lives

Speeding Car Accident in Bhilwara Claims Two Lives

Rediff.com1 Mar 2026

A father and son were killed, and four other family members were injured when their car fell off a bridge in Bhilwara district, Rajasthan. The accident occurred near Vijay Gaushala under Gulabpura police station limits. The family was returning from Sanwaliya Seth temple in Chittorgarh when the driver lost control of the vehicle.

Nuh Police Crackdown: Seven Arrested in Anti-Cow Smuggling Operation

Nuh Police Crackdown: Seven Arrested in Anti-Cow Smuggling Operation

Rediff.com3 days ago

Nuh police arrested seven individuals in a special drive against cow smuggling, seizing cattle, banned meat, and vehicles.

Delhi Security Guard Found Hanged in Suspected Suicide

Delhi Security Guard Found Hanged in Suspected Suicide

Rediff.com5 days ago

A 24-year-old security guard was found dead in a rented room in Delhi's Asola village, with police investigating the case as a suspected suicide.

Delhi Man Arrested for Allegedly Killing Wife, Daughters

Delhi Man Arrested for Allegedly Killing Wife, Daughters

Rediff.com28 Feb 2026

Delhi Police have arrested a man for allegedly murdering his wife and three daughters in their home. The accused was apprehended in Rajasthan and is being questioned.

Delhi Man Arrested After Killing Wife, Daughters

Delhi Man Arrested After Killing Wife, Daughters

Rediff.com1 Mar 2026

A 42-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly killing his wife and three daughters in Delhi due to gambling debts. He was apprehended in Rajasthan after a multi-state manhunt.

Toor Throws Season's Best to Win Gold at Indian Open

Toor Throws Season's Best to Win Gold at Indian Open

Rediff.com4 days ago

Tajinderpal Singh Toor won gold in the shot put at the Indian Open Throws Competition with a season's best throw. Damneet Singh narrowly missed the national hammer throw record.

29 Congress MLAs suspended from Chhattisgarh assembly over opium row

29 Congress MLAs suspended from Chhattisgarh assembly over opium row

Rediff.com2 days ago

The Chhattisgarh assembly was disrupted by Congress protests over alleged illegal opium cultivation on a BJP functionary's farm, leading to the suspension of several MLAs.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Smashes Water Pipeline

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Smashes Water Pipeline

Rediff.com21 Feb 2026

Rajasthan Royals teen Vaibhav Sooryavanshi breaks a water pipeline during pre-season training in Nagpur ahead of IPL 2026.

BEWARE, India's Enemies!: Agni Varsha Exercise at Pokhran

BEWARE, India's Enemies!: Agni Varsha Exercise at Pokhran

Rediff.com25 Feb 2026

Troops of the Indian Army's Southern Command showcased their operational preparedness and integrated combat capabilities during Exercise Agni Varsha at the Pokhran Field Firing Ranges in Rajasthan.

Middle East conflict: Telangana man hurt in attack near Abu Dhabi airport

Middle East conflict: Telangana man hurt in attack near Abu Dhabi airport

Rediff.com7 days ago

Rao, who works in the housekeeping section at the airport, informed his parents that he and several others escaped with minor injuries.

Children Found Dead, Mother Dies in Suspected Suicide After Dowry Harassment Allegations

Children Found Dead, Mother Dies in Suspected Suicide After Dowry Harassment Allegations

Rediff.com2 Mar 2026

Three children were found dead in a water tank at their home in Sawai Madhopur, Rajasthan, while their mother died in a suspected suicide at Bharatpur railway station. Police are investigating possible links to domestic discord and dowry harassment.

IPL 2026: Safety red flag puts Jaipur matches at risk

IPL 2026: Safety red flag puts Jaipur matches at risk

Rediff.com17 Feb 2026

Rajasthan Royals are seeking an indemnity waiver from the Rajasthan government to host IPL matches in Jaipur due to safety concerns raised about the Sawai Mansingh Stadium.

IPL 2026 to open with RCB vs SRH in Bengaluru on March 28

IPL 2026 to open with RCB vs SRH in Bengaluru on March 28

Rediff.com19 hours ago

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) today announced the schedule for the first phase of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, to be played from March 28 to April 12, 2026.

Main Contractor Arrested After Fatal Janakpuri Pit Incident

Main Contractor Arrested After Fatal Janakpuri Pit Incident

Rediff.com1 days ago

Delhi Police have arrested the main contractor responsible for the unsecured sewage pit in Janakpuri, which led to the death of a 25-year-old bank employee last month. The contractor, Himanshu Gupta, was apprehended in Udaipur, Rajasthan, after a month-long search.

Raj: Class 12 girl student gang-raped inside moving car in Rajasthan

Raj: Class 12 girl student gang-raped inside moving car in Rajasthan

Rediff.com12 Jan 2026

The accused allegedly drove around for several hours, threatening and raping the girl turn by turn inside the moving vehicle, they said in the complaint.

Luxury Car Showroom in Gurugram Targeted in Shooting

Luxury Car Showroom in Gurugram Targeted in Shooting

Rediff.com3 days ago

A man was injured and vehicles damaged after a shooting at a luxury used-car showroom in Gurugram. Police are investigating potential links to the Himanshu Bhau gang.

BJP MLA pitches parental nod for love marriages, live-in relationships

BJP MLA pitches parental nod for love marriages, live-in relationships

Rediff.com23 Feb 2026

BJP MLA Chhagan Singh Rajpurohit voices concerns over young couples entering love marriages or live-in relationships without parental consent, advocating for legal safeguards to ensure parental involvement and social stability.

Man Held for Allegedly Killing Family Over Gambling Debt

Man Held for Allegedly Killing Family Over Gambling Debt

Rediff.com1 Mar 2026

A 30-year-old man, allegedly burdened by gambling debts, has been arrested for the murder of his wife and three young daughters in Delhi. He was apprehended in Rajasthan and confessed to the crime, citing financial pressure as the motive.

DRI Nagpur Nets Crores Worth of Ganja, Arrests Four in Drug Bust

DRI Nagpur Nets Crores Worth of Ganja, Arrests Four in Drug Bust

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) in Nagpur seized over 1,250 kg of ganja worth Rs 6.25 crore in two operations, leading to the arrest of four individuals involved in interstate drug trafficking.

President Murmu Takes Sortie In Prachand

President Murmu Takes Sortie In Prachand

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

On February 27, President Droupadi Murmu undertook a sortie in the indigenous Light Combat Helicopter PRACHAND at Air Force Station Jaisalmer, Rajasthan.

Shekhawat Takes Early Lead at National Shooting Trials

Shekhawat Takes Early Lead at National Shooting Trials

Rediff.com6 days ago

Bhavesh Shekhawat leads the 25m Rapid Fire Pistol event after Stage 1 at the National Selection Trials T3, held at the Dr Karni Singh Shooting Ranges.

Eminent historian K N Panikkar passes away at 90

Eminent historian K N Panikkar passes away at 90

Rediff.com2 days ago

Eminent historian and academic K.N. Panikkar, known for his Marxist interpretation of history and advocacy for secularism, has passed away at the age of 90. His contributions to historical research and defence of secular values are widely recognised.

Indian Open Race Walk: Sahil stuns favorites to win

Indian Open Race Walk: Sahil stuns favorites to win

Rediff.com22 Feb 2026

Punjab's Sahil and Haryana's Ravina emerged victorious in the men's and women's half marathon events respectively at the Indian Open Race Walk Competition.

T20 World Cup: 'My Only Message To Sanju Was To Keep The Faith'

T20 World Cup: 'My Only Message To Sanju Was To Keep The Faith'

Rediff.com1 days ago

'I wish and pray that for the next 5-6 years he will become a pillar of the Indian team both in T20s and also in ODIs.'

IIT Student Arrested for Aiding Cyber Fraud

IIT Student Arrested for Aiding Cyber Fraud

Rediff.com28 Feb 2026

Gurugram police arrested three men, including an IIT student, for allegedly working with foreign-based cyber fraudsters, providing bank accounts and handling transactions for a commission.

'Those who abuse Modi...': BJP leader refuses blankets to Muslim woman

'Those who abuse Modi...': BJP leader refuses blankets to Muslim woman

Rediff.com23 Feb 2026

A former BJP MP in Rajasthan is facing accusations of religious discrimination after allegedly insulting a Muslim woman and taking back a blanket during a distribution event.

Toor Clinches Gold with Season's Best at Indian Open Throws Competition

Toor Clinches Gold with Season's Best at Indian Open Throws Competition

Rediff.com4 days ago

Tajinderpal Singh Toor won gold in the shot put at the Indian Open Throws Competition with a throw of 20.51m. Other winners included Damneet Singh in the hammer throw, Seema in the discus throw, and Sanjana Choudhary in the javelin.

How Punjab Police Uncovered a Cyber Fraud Ring Preying on Women

How Punjab Police Uncovered a Cyber Fraud Ring Preying on Women

Rediff.com1 days ago

Punjab Police have arrested three members of a cyber fraud gang who used voice-changing software and fake social media profiles to extort money from women by threatening to circulate AI-generated objectionable videos.

SC grants bail to filmmaker Vikram Bhatt in cheating case

SC grants bail to filmmaker Vikram Bhatt in cheating case

Rediff.com19 Feb 2026

The Supreme Court has granted bail to filmmaker Vikram Bhatt and regularized the interim bail of his wife in a multi-crore rupees cheating case lodged in Rajasthan, involving allegations of misappropriated funds for a biopic project.

Rajasthan: Man lynched for speaking to married woman on phone

Rajasthan: Man lynched for speaking to married woman on phone

Rediff.com2 Jan 2026

A 22-year-old man was allegedly beaten to death in Rajasthan's Sriganganagar district by the brothers of a married woman after they objected to him speaking to her over the phone, police said.

GST Collections Rise by 8.1% in February

GST Collections Rise by 8.1% in February

Rediff.com1 Mar 2026

India's gross GST collection increased by 8.1 per cent to over Rs 1.83 lakh crore in February, driven by higher import revenues and improved domestic sales. Despite some states reporting negative or below-average growth, experts see the overall trend as a sign of a maturing tax ecosystem and a confident domestic market.

Indian Runner Twinkle Chaudhary Receives Four-Year Ban for Doping Violation

Indian Runner Twinkle Chaudhary Receives Four-Year Ban for Doping Violation

Rediff.com2 days ago

Indian middle-distance runner Twinkle Chaudhary has been banned for four years by the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) after testing positive for a banned substance. She was cleared of breaching her provisional suspension.

Seven Held in Delhi After Holi Clash Turns Fatal

Seven Held in Delhi After Holi Clash Turns Fatal

Rediff.com4 days ago

Seven people have been apprehended in connection with the death of a 26-year-old man following a clash between two families in Delhi's Uttam Nagar during Holi celebrations. The incident, stemming from long-standing disputes, led to protests and heightened tensions in the area.

SC grants bail to filmmaker Vikram Bhatt, wife

SC grants bail to filmmaker Vikram Bhatt, wife

Rediff.com13 Feb 2026

The Supreme Court has granted bail to filmmaker Vikram Bhatt and his wife Shwetambari Bhatt in a cheating case involving alleged misappropriation of funds. The court ordered their release from Udaipur jail and issued notices to the complainant and the Rajasthan government.

President Murmu to Fly in indigenous combat helicopter Prachand

President Murmu to Fly in indigenous combat helicopter Prachand

Rediff.com26 Feb 2026

President Droupadi Murmu will fly in the indigenously developed Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) 'Prachand' at the Jaisalmer Air Force Station. She will also attend the IAF's mega firepower demonstration 'Vayu Shakti' at the Pokhran Field Firing Range.

Kota man threatens to shoot Rahul Gandhi, Opposition MPs

Kota man threatens to shoot Rahul Gandhi, Opposition MPs

Rediff.com19 Feb 2026

A man in Rajasthan was detained by police for allegedly posting a video threatening to shoot Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and 25 other MPs. The man identified himself as a spokesperson for the Karni Sena, though both the BJP and Karni Sena have denied any association with him.

India Sends First Delegation to Youth Delphic Games

India Sends First Delegation to Youth Delphic Games

Rediff.com2 Mar 2026

India is sending its first national delegation of youth artists to the Youth Delphic Games of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Member Nations in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.