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Three Killed, Two Injured In Rajsamand Trailer Truck Accident

Three Killed, Two Injured In Rajsamand Trailer Truck Accident

Rediff.com2 days ago

Three people, including two children, were killed and two others seriously injured after a trailer truck collided with a motorcycle in Rajasthan's Rajsamand district.

Rajasthan Anti-Narcotics Task Force Busts Illegal Drug Operations

Rajasthan Anti-Narcotics Task Force Busts Illegal Drug Operations

Rediff.com11 Apr 2026

The Rajasthan Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) conducted coordinated raids across multiple districts, seizing large quantities of narcotics and arresting seven individuals as part of 'Operation Ganjajuli'.

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.

Ranji Trophy: Dominant Mumbai, J&K complete easy wins

Ranji Trophy: Dominant Mumbai, J&K complete easy wins

Rediff.com19 Nov 2025

Abid Mushtaq took seven wickets as Jammu and Kashmir trounced Hyderabad by 281 runs in Elite Group D Ranji Trophy match, in Jammu, on Wednesday.

Ranji Trophy: Shreyas Gopal spins K'taka to big win

Ranji Trophy: Shreyas Gopal spins K'taka to big win

Rediff.com18 Nov 2025

Karnataka, Maharashtra register innings wins to go 1-2 in Group B of Ranji Tropphy.

Ranji Roundup: J&K seize control as Hyderabad collapse

Ranji Roundup: J&K seize control as Hyderabad collapse

Rediff.com16 Nov 2025

As many as 16 wickets fell on the opening day as visitors Hyderabad were left reeling at 88/6 after bundling out Jammu and Kashmir for 170 on the opening day of their Ranji Trophy Elite Group D match in Jammu on Sunday.

'We Want To Boost Religious Tourism'

'We Want To Boost Religious Tourism'

Rediff.com17 Oct 2025

Rajasthan's finance department has approved about Rs 23 crore for the renovation, beautification and development of religious tourist destinations.

Ranji Trophy: Batters and Shardul put Mumbai on top

Ranji Trophy: Batters and Shardul put Mumbai on top

Rediff.com17 Nov 2025

A round-up of Ranji Trophy matches played on Monday.

Rajasthan under Maratha Empire? NCERT book sparks row

Rajasthan under Maratha Empire? NCERT book sparks row

Rediff.com6 Aug 2025

A controversy has erupted after an NCERT Class 8 textbook depicted present-day Rajasthan as part of the Maratha Empire, drawing criticism from royal families and political leaders who call the depiction factually incorrect and misleading.

Ranji Trophy: Shami Roars Back Into Form

Ranji Trophy: Shami Roars Back Into Form

Rediff.com18 Oct 2025

Shami's four-wicket burst sets up Bengal's eight-wicket win over Uttarakhand

Ranji Trophy: Rahane, Tilak, Shami fail to fire

Ranji Trophy: Rahane, Tilak, Shami fail to fire

Rediff.com17 Oct 2025

Mumbai were bowled out for 181 in their second innings, setting J&K 243 runs to win the season-opening match.

Shoot order for man-eater leopard in Udaipur after killing 7 people

Shoot order for man-eater leopard in Udaipur after killing 7 people

Rediff.com3 Oct 2024

Locals say leopards never attacked humans before, but the pattern seems to have broken with repeated skirmishes.

'There will be an overwhelming win for the BJP in Rajasthan''

'There will be an overwhelming win for the BJP in Rajasthan''

Rediff.com23 Nov 2023

'The good governance which the Congress government claims has resulted in a regime where women in Rajasthan are afraid to go out of their homes.'

Heavy rains claim 7 lives in Rajasthan in 2 days, 15k shifted to safe places

Heavy rains claim 7 lives in Rajasthan in 2 days, 15k shifted to safe places

Rediff.com20 Jun 2023

Jalore, Sirohi, Pali and Barmer districts are the most affected and facing flood-like situations, the official said.

Mewar's Royal Vs Royal Battle Continues

Mewar's Royal Vs Royal Battle Continues

Rediff.com27 Nov 2024

Mahendra Singh, whose death has convulsed the Mewar royal family's succession issues, was himself excluded from the family trust by his father who gave control to the younger son, Arvind Singh. It is this decision that years later has cast a shadow on Vishvaraj Singh's coronation, reports Prakash Bhandari.

Congress To Contest Least Number Of Seats Since 1952

Congress To Contest Least Number Of Seats Since 1952

Rediff.com4 Apr 2024

If the Congress is contesting fewer seats than ever before, the BJP is set to contest its highest-ever number of Lok Sabha seats.

Battle for 4 states: Big winners and losers

Battle for 4 states: Big winners and losers

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

As results were declared for assembly elections in four states -- Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Telangana -- here are how some of the prominent candidates fared.

Victory Margins No Guarantee Of Ticket

Victory Margins No Guarantee Of Ticket

Rediff.com5 Apr 2024

12 of the 20 MPs with the highest winning margins in the 2019 Lok Sabha polls have not been re-nominated by their parties for the 2024 general elections.

Sara Tendulkar Becomes A Princess!

Sara Tendulkar Becomes A Princess!

Rediff.com7 Nov 2023

Sachin Tendulkar's daughter lent her voice to an important cause.

Diya Kumari: Erstwhile royal to Rajasthan's deputy CM

Diya Kumari: Erstwhile royal to Rajasthan's deputy CM

Rediff.com12 Dec 2023

BJP leader Diya Kumari, who was elected deputy chief minister of Rajasthan along with Prem Chand Bairwa, is a member of erstwhile Jaipur royal family and a two-time MLA.

Rajasthan: 4 of 7 MPs BJP fielded win

Rajasthan: 4 of 7 MPs BJP fielded win

Rediff.com3 Dec 2023

Four of seven Bharatiya Janata Party MPs who fought the Rajasthan assembly elections won their respective seats while three others lost the polls.

How Dropped Candidates Keep Busy

How Dropped Candidates Keep Busy

Rediff.com25 Apr 2024

Cricket climate change to medical practice, dropped candidates have their non-political life sorted.

Rathore among 7 BJP MPs to contest Rajasthan assembly polls

Rathore among 7 BJP MPs to contest Rajasthan assembly polls

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

Rajsamand MP Diya Kumari and Jaipur Rural MP Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore are among the seven BJP parliamentarians who will contest the Rajasthan Assembly polls, according to the first list of 41 candidates issued by the party on Monday.

G20 delegates to get a taste of Rajasthani delicacies

G20 delegates to get a taste of Rajasthani delicacies

Rediff.com3 Dec 2022

A sumptuous meal of Dal, Bati, Churma or Jodhpuri Kabuli pulao, followed by a lip-smacking dessert of Bikaneri ghevar or Jodhpuri mawa kachauri.

Raj poll: Vasundhara Raje, her loyalists in BJP's 2nd list

Raj poll: Vasundhara Raje, her loyalists in BJP's 2nd list

Rediff.com21 Oct 2023

The party also decided to field Narpat Singh Rajvi from Chittorgarh after its earlier decision to deny the five-term MLA, who is the son-in-law of its stalwart leader Bhairon Singh Shekhawat, renomination from his Vidhyadhar Nagar seat. This triggered a backlash from a section of party workers.

Elderly priest, wife sustain burns in petrol bomb attack in Rajasthan

Elderly priest, wife sustain burns in petrol bomb attack in Rajasthan

Rediff.com21 Nov 2022

The attack took place on Sunday night in the Heera ki Basti area where Navratan Prajapat (72) was having dinner in a small accommodation he shares with his wife, they said.

BJP names four Union ministers, 14 MPs in three state polls

BJP names four Union ministers, 14 MPs in three state polls

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

The BJP has fielded 18 MPs, including four Union ministers, for the latest round of assembly polls so far -- seven each in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan and four in Chhattisgarh.

Mewar yatra creates buzz, not political says Vasundhara Raje

Mewar yatra creates buzz, not political says Vasundhara Raje

Rediff.com23 Nov 2021

She will be covering six districts of Chittorgarh, Udaipur, Banswara, Rajsamand, Bhilwara and Ajmer during the yatra.

Rajasthan BJP MLA Kiran Maheshwari dies of COVID-19

Rajasthan BJP MLA Kiran Maheshwari dies of COVID-19

Rediff.com30 Nov 2020

Maheshwari, a three-time MLA from Rajsamand and also a former MP, was undergoing treatment at Medanta hospital for the past few days.

BJP Worried About Vasundhara's Likely Revolt

BJP Worried About Vasundhara's Likely Revolt

Rediff.com11 Dec 2023

Never before has the BJP faced such a crisis over the nomination of the Chief Minister as it is facing now, discovers Prakash Bhandari, veteran observer of Rajasthan politics.

BJP picks 1st time MLA Sharma as Rajasthan CM, ex-MP Diya Kumari as deputy

BJP picks 1st time MLA Sharma as Rajasthan CM, ex-MP Diya Kumari as deputy

Rediff.com13 Dec 2023

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday picked first-time MLA Bhajan Lal Sharma as Rajasthan's new chief minister, ending days of speculation that followed its victory in the assembly polls.

Denied party ticket, Rajasthan BJP leaders protest

Denied party ticket, Rajasthan BJP leaders protest

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

A day after the Bharatiya Janata Party announced its first list of 41 candidates for the Rajasthan assembly polls, at least seven disappointed ticket aspirants -- or their supporters -- on Tuesday protested against the party.

Anant Ambani to wed Radhika Merchant

Anant Ambani to wed Radhika Merchant

Rediff.com29 Dec 2022

Anant Ambani, the youngest son of billionaire Mukesh Ambani, will wed Radhika Merchant, daughter of industrialist Viren Merchant, the family announced on Thursday. The 'roka' or engagement ceremony of Radhika, daughter of Shaila and Viren Merchant, and Anant was performed at the Shrinathji Temple at Nathdwara in Rajasthan on Thursday in the presence of family members and friends. A statement issued by the family said the young couple after the engagement spent the day at the temple seeking Lord Shrinathji's blessings for their upcoming union.

Udaipur murder accused's bike number 2611 a reference to Mumbai attacks?

Udaipur murder accused's bike number 2611 a reference to Mumbai attacks?

Rediff.com1 Jul 2022

Riaz Akhtari and Ghouse Mohammad had fled after brutally hacking tailor Kanhaiya Lal to death in Udaipur on June 28.

Curfew relaxed in Udaipur, internet remain suspended

Curfew relaxed in Udaipur, internet remain suspended

Rediff.com3 Jul 2022

However, markets in Ajmer remained closed on Sunday as a result of a bandh call given by Hindu organisations against the Udaipur incident.

14-day jail for 2 accused in Udaipur tailor's killing

14-day jail for 2 accused in Udaipur tailor's killing

Rediff.com30 Jun 2022

A local court on Thursday sent the two men accused of killing a tailor in Udaipur to 14-day judicial custody for an identification parade, an official said.

The People Have Spoken!

The People Have Spoken!

Rediff.com11 Dec 2023

Religion matters. Aspirational India is still poor. India admires strong leaders. India values decency. Shreekant Sambrani highlights the reasons why the BJP pulled off improbable victories in the Hindi heartland.

Ajmer dargah cleric arrested for call to 'behead' Nupur Sharma

Ajmer dargah cleric arrested for call to 'behead' Nupur Sharma

Rediff.com6 Jul 2022

The cleric announced that he would gift his house to anyone who brings Sharma's head to him.

India's Largest Maze Garden

India's Largest Maze Garden

Rediff.com7 Nov 2022

Every week, we bring you fascinating videos, chosen by you, through your likes.

Udaipur murder: Police custody of 3 accused extended, 4 sent to jail

Udaipur murder: Police custody of 3 accused extended, 4 sent to jail

Rediff.com12 Jul 2022

The court had earlier remanded the accused into the NIA custody until July 12, special public prosecutor TP Sharma said.