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Rajasthan MLA arrested for allegedly accepting ₹20 lakh bribe from mine owner

Published on May 04, 2025 07:28 PM IST

Rajasthan Anti-Corruption Bureau director general Ravi Prakash Meharda said the agency laid a trap and caught the MLA red-handed

Rajasthan MLA Jaikrishn Patel after being arrested by the state’s Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) from his official residence in Jaipur.

BySenjuti Sengupta

Rajasthan: Four of a family dead, 3 injured as car rams into truck in Pali

The family was travelling from Mumbai to their native village Dialana Kalan in Pali to attend a religious function.

Mangled remains of the car after the accident. (HT Photo)

Published on May 02, 2025 03:49 PM IST

ByMukesh Mathrani

4 killed after fire breaks out in Ajmer hotel, 5 critical

A major fire at Naaz Hotel in Ajmer’s Diggi Bazaar claimed four lives and injured five, including a child caused by a suspected short circuit

According to officials, the fire brigades had arrived on the spot and rescued 15 people from the hotel. (Representative file photo)

Published on May 01, 2025 12:26 PM IST

BySenjuti Sengupta

Rajasthan getting Centre's full support to strengthen urban infrastructure: CM Sharma

Updated on Apr 29, 2025 09:26 PM IST

PTI |

16-yr-old NEET aspirant dies by suicide in Rajasthan’s Kota: Police

The officer added that the incident came to light when he did not respond to several knocks on his door by the hostel staff

According to police, the student is a native of Bihar’s Katihar and arrived in Kota only 15 days ago. (Representative file photo)

Published on Apr 29, 2025 10:24 AM IST

BySenjuti Sengupta

Ranthambore tigress gives birth to 2 cubs

The tigress and her cubs were captured on camera traps and the Forest Department is closely monitoring and tracking them to ensure their safety

Published on Apr 28, 2025 07:55 PM IST

BySachin Saini

Barmer bridegroom headed to Pak for cross-border wedding, sent back from Attari

The wedding, scheduled for April 30, was disrupted when the baraat reached the Wagah-Attari border on Thursday and was denied entry into Pakistan

Since the engagement, the groom’s family had struggled to secure visas to travel to Pakistan to finalise marriage (HT sourced photo)

Updated on Apr 25, 2025 06:34 PM IST

ByMukesh Mathrani

Rajasthan HC imposes ₹1.5 lakh fine on petitioner for ‘misusing’ PIL

The petitioner, Ajay Chaturvedi, a retired chief engineer, had sought to quash the joint venture dated November 4, 2024, claiming it would lead to higher electricity rates, contrary to public interest

The petitioner has been given two months to pay the amount. (e-Committee, Supreme Court of India)

Updated on Apr 24, 2025 04:25 PM IST

ByDinesh Bothra

Dubai-based Neeraj Udhwani, killed in Pahalgam, made last minute trip to Kashmir

On April 16, Neeraj and Arushi came to Shimla via Chandigarh to attend one of their friends’ wedding and later, he planned to visit Kashmir on April 20

Neeraj’s body will be airlifted to Jaipur on Wednesday evening via Delhi. (HT photo sourced)

Published on Apr 23, 2025 03:12 PM IST

BySenjuti Sengupta

Rajasthan: Four from MP killed in truck-car collision on national highway

The incident took place in the wee hours of the day when the family was heading towards a temple in Chittorgarh’s Nimbahera from Ujjain in Madhya Pradesh.

Published on Apr 21, 2025 04:26 PM IST

BySenjuti Sengupta

Tiger mauls 7-year-old boy to death in Ranthambore

The boy was returning from Ranthambore’s Trinetra Ganesh Temple with his parents and grandfather when the tiger attacked him

The tiger then sat in the jungle, keeping its paw on the child’s neck for an extended period. After a strenuous effort, the forest officials managed to scare the tiger away and recovered the child’s body. (Representational image)

Published on Apr 16, 2025 06:13 PM IST

BySachin Saini

Parents kill three children in Rajasthan, attempt suicide: Police

The incident came to light after the accused man’s sister-in-law noticed blood outside the house on Tuesday morning

According to police, preliminary findings suggest that an argument had broken out between the couple before the incident. (Representational image)

Published on Apr 15, 2025 05:39 PM IST

ByDinesh Bothra

3 killed after speeding SUV runs over pedestrians in Jaipur; 6 critical: Police

As the vehicle moved from MI road to the narrow lanes under the Nahargarh police station area, the driver mowed down people and vehicles on its way

The driver first hit a scooty near the Santosh Mata Temple and then continued to drive recklessly. (Representative file photo)

Published on Apr 08, 2025 11:49 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Speeding SUV runs over pedestrians in Jaipur, three dead

Published on Apr 08, 2025 10:51 AM IST

PTI |

Rajasthan cops tried to arrest groom at his wedding, thrashed by relatives; 11 hurt

When the constables interrupted the wedding procession, Mahipal’s family got furious and abducted the policemen keeping them hostage inside a house

So far, 13 people have been arrested. (Representative file photo)

Published on Apr 02, 2025 04:38 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent

3 including Rajasthan factory owner die after nitrogen gas leaks from tanker

Police said that the factory, which was operating illegally, was located in a populated area at Badhia in Beawar district of Rajasthan

Rescuers check the nitrogen gas leak from a tanker parked inside an acid factory in Rajasthan's Beawar (PTI)

Published on Apr 01, 2025 08:13 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Asaram surrenders at Jodhpur jail after interim bail ends, awaits HC decision

Asaram, who was first arrested in 2013, is serving two life sentences awarded to him for rape by courts in Rajasthan (2018) and Gujarat (2023)

Asaram at the Jodhpur Central Jail where he surrendered on Tuesday

Updated on Apr 01, 2025 06:17 PM IST

ByDinesh Bothra

Rajasthan govt approves 2% hike in dearness allowance

The revised DA will be applicable from January 1 this year, benefitting around 8 lakh government employees and 4.40 lakh pensioners in the state

he DA for the past three months will be credited to employees’ General Provident Fund (GPF) accounts. (Bhajanlal Sharma | Official X account)

Published on Apr 01, 2025 04:14 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Man dies by suicide after killing pregnant wife, aunt in Jaipur: Police

The accused person’s residence is near Benar railway station at Kardhani area where he used to stay with his wife, their minor son and maternal cousin, widowed aunt, and his two brothers

Prima facie, it appears the accused person was under financial distress, police said. (Representative file photo)

Published on Apr 01, 2025 12:36 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Ex-minister Girija Vyas admitted to hospital with burn injuries

Girija Vyas (78) was immediately rushed to a private hospital in Udaipur, which referred her to Ahmedabad 250km away for further treatment

Girija Vyas was an MLA (1985-1990) and Rajasthan’s tourism minister before becoming an MP in 1991. (X/DrGirijaVyas)

Published on Mar 31, 2025 06:42 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent

One person apprehended in Jaisalmer on suspicion of espionage; probe underway

The people aware of the developments confirmed that the arrested individual is suspected of transmitting confidential information to Pakistan

On suspicion of espionage, security agencies and Mohangarh police jointly conducted a raid and arrested him. (Representative file photo)

Updated on Mar 26, 2025 11:00 AM IST

ByMukesh Mathrani

Rajasthan: NEET aspirant allegedly dies by suicide in Jodhpur coaching hostel

During investigation, the police recovered a suicide note from the hostel room, which said, ‘Sorry, please forgive me’

The police have launched an investigation to determine the reasons behind the suicide, including an examination of the student’s mobile call records. (Representational image)

Published on Mar 25, 2025 05:34 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Rajasthan: 3 burnt alive as bike comes in contact with broken high-tension wire

Nagaur MP Hanuman Beniwal said that the assistant engineer of Ajmer Discom should be immediately suspended as the full responsibility of maintenance of high-tension lines lies with them

Polcie said the victims were burnt alive, and their bike was also completely gutted. (Representational image)

Updated on Mar 23, 2025 06:03 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Bikaner: Six members of same family killed in road accident

The accident occurred on the Deshnok overbridge, where a truck coming from Nokha towards Bikaner overturned onto a car going from Bikaner to Nokha

The car’s occupants, who were returning home after attending a wedding in Deshnok, died on the spot. (Representative file photo)

Updated on Mar 20, 2025 10:16 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Rajasthan: 6 members of family killed after car collides with trailer in Sirohi

The car was pulled out from under the trailer while its occupants were taken out from the mangled remains

According to Mount Abu CO Goma Ram, the impact was so severe that the car got lodged under the trailer. (Representative file photo)

Updated on Mar 06, 2025 10:59 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Smuggler escapes police custody with SHO’s car, nabbed after night-long chase

Authorities intensified their search with the help of local villagers and the police also circulated Gurjant’s photograph on social media.

Published on Feb 27, 2025 04:04 PM IST

ByAparnesh Goswami

Rajasthan man arrested for allegedly raping minor daughter

The girl refused to go back with her mother, after which authorities shifted her to Sakhi Centre, a government-run shelter home for women and children in distress

The girl alleged that her father had also assaulted her a year earlier. (Representational image)

Published on Feb 25, 2025 04:27 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent

3 members of a family from Noida killed as car rams into truck in Rajasthan

Police said four injured people were rushed to Dausa district hospital where doctors declared three of them dead while a woman is undergoing treatment

Four members of the family were returning to Noida after a visit to Gareeb Das Maharaj temple in Dausa in Rajasthan.

Published on Feb 23, 2025 06:47 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Rajasthan: 5 pilgrims returning from Mahakumbh killed in Dausa road accident

The police rushed all the passengers from the car to the hospital, but doctors declared five of them dead on arrival.

Updated on Feb 18, 2025 04:15 PM IST

BySuresh Foujdar

Rajasthan woman allegedly killed by husband over dowry dispute: Police

Police said they reached the crime spot in Rajasthan’s Jodhpur during the wee hours of Saturday and detained the accused husband

Police said that the victim’s body was found in a pool of blood with her head completely smashed. (Representational image)

Updated on Feb 08, 2025 04:10 PM IST

BySenjuti Sengupta

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Rajasthan Anti-Corruption Bureau director general Ravi Prakash Meharda said the agency laid a trap and caught the MLA red-handed

The family was travelling from Mumbai to their native village Dialana Kalan in Pali to attend a religious function.

A major fire at Naaz Hotel in Ajmer’s Diggi Bazaar claimed four lives and injured five, including a child caused by a suspected short circuit

Rajasthan getting Centre's full support to strengthen urban infrastructure: CM Sharma

The officer added that the incident came to light when he did not respond to several knocks on his door by the hostel staff

The tigress and her cubs were captured on camera traps and the Forest Department is closely monitoring and tracking them to ensure their safety

The wedding, scheduled for April 30, was disrupted when the baraat reached the Wagah-Attari border on Thursday and was denied entry into Pakistan

The petitioner, Ajay Chaturvedi, a retired chief engineer, had sought to quash the joint venture dated November 4, 2024, claiming it would lead to higher electricity rates, contrary to public interest

On April 16, Neeraj and Arushi came to Shimla via Chandigarh to attend one of their friends’ wedding and later, he planned to visit Kashmir on April 20

The incident took place in the wee hours of the day when the family was heading towards a temple in Chittorgarh’s Nimbahera from Ujjain in Madhya Pradesh.

The boy was returning from Ranthambore’s Trinetra Ganesh Temple with his parents and grandfather when the tiger attacked him

The incident came to light after the accused man’s sister-in-law noticed blood outside the house on Tuesday morning

As the vehicle moved from MI road to the narrow lanes under the Nahargarh police station area, the driver mowed down people and vehicles on its way

Speeding SUV runs over pedestrians in Jaipur, three dead

When the constables interrupted the wedding procession, Mahipal’s family got furious and abducted the policemen keeping them hostage inside a house

Police said that the factory, which was operating illegally, was located in a populated area at Badhia in Beawar district of Rajasthan

Asaram, who was first arrested in 2013, is serving two life sentences awarded to him for rape by courts in Rajasthan (2018) and Gujarat (2023)

The revised DA will be applicable from January 1 this year, benefitting around 8 lakh government employees and 4.40 lakh pensioners in the state

The accused person’s residence is near Benar railway station at Kardhani area where he used to stay with his wife, their minor son and maternal cousin, widowed aunt, and his two brothers

Girija Vyas (78) was immediately rushed to a private hospital in Udaipur, which referred her to Ahmedabad 250km away for further treatment

The people aware of the developments confirmed that the arrested individual is suspected of transmitting confidential information to Pakistan

During investigation, the police recovered a suicide note from the hostel room, which said, ‘Sorry, please forgive me’

Nagaur MP Hanuman Beniwal said that the assistant engineer of Ajmer Discom should be immediately suspended as the full responsibility of maintenance of high-tension lines lies with them

The accident occurred on the Deshnok overbridge, where a truck coming from Nokha towards Bikaner overturned onto a car going from Bikaner to Nokha

The car was pulled out from under the trailer while its occupants were taken out from the mangled remains

Authorities intensified their search with the help of local villagers and the police also circulated Gurjant’s photograph on social media.

The girl refused to go back with her mother, after which authorities shifted her to Sakhi Centre, a government-run shelter home for women and children in distress

Police said four injured people were rushed to Dausa district hospital where doctors declared three of them dead while a woman is undergoing treatment

The police rushed all the passengers from the car to the hospital, but doctors declared five of them dead on arrival.

Police said they reached the crime spot in Rajasthan’s Jodhpur during the wee hours of Saturday and detained the accused husband

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