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20 Mar

Punjab – Rajasthan Water Dispute Escalates; CM Mann Says State Will Move Court Over ₹1.44 Lakh Crore Royalty Claim

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsEntertainment, India, Punjab, TrendingCm bhagwant maan, Punjab, Rajasthan, Royalty, water dispute

Gurpreet Singh :- The ongoing dispute between Punjab and Rajasthan over water royalty has intensified, with Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann announcing that the state will take the matter to court if it is not resolved through dialogue. The conflict has deepened after Rajasthan rejected Punjab’s claim, stating that there is no legal basis for charging royalty on inter-state canal water. Addressing the issue, CM Mann asserted that Punjab is prepared to present its case before the judiciary and challenged Rajasthan to do the same. Taking a sharp dig, he remarked that no one admits wrongdoing without evidence, emphasizing that…

06 Mar

UPSC Topper Anuj Agnihotri Credits Family Support for Achieving All India Rank 1

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaAnuj Agnihotri, Civil Services, Rajasthan, Rawatbhata, UPSC Topper

Chittorgarh (Gurpreet Singh) — Following the announcement of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) 2025 results on Friday, March 6, 2026, national topper Anuj Agnihotri expressed a sense of profound awe, attributing his monumental success to the unwavering support of his family. Speaking from his residence in the nuclear town of Rawatbhata, Chittorgarh district, Agnihotri described the achievement as a "still-processing" moment that marked the culmination of years of dedicated effort and resilience. As news of his All India Rank (AIR) 1 spread, the Agnihotri household became a hub of celebration, with neighbours and well-wishers gathering to congratulate the young…

05 Feb

Rajasthan honeymoon murder: Man killed in hit-and-run planned by wife, her boyfriend

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National Times Bureau :- In another tragic case of honeymoon murder, a man was killed in what reportedly appeared to be a hit-and-run case while he was out on a walk with his wife. While his wife was robbed off her gold jewellery and left unconscious on the road. Initially what appeared to be a fatal hit-and-run case turned out to be a murder plot planned by the victim, Ashish's wife, Anju along with her boyfriend. The police investigation revealed that Anju got Ashish killed by her boyfriend, Sanju, and two others and make it look like a road accident.…

06 Oct

Fire at Jaipur’s SMS Hospital Claims Six Lives, Families Demand Accountability

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingJaipur, Rajasthan

Jaipur (Rajeev Sharma): A late-night fire at the renowned Sawai Man Singh (SMS) Hospital in Jaipur turned tragic on Sunday, as six patients lost their lives in the Neuro ICU of the trauma wing. The blaze, believed to have started due to an electrical fault, has triggered outrage and grief, with families alleging that early warnings were disregarded by hospital authorities. The fire is said to have broken out in a storage section adjacent to the ICU, quickly filling the critical care unit with smoke. Hospital staff managed to evacuate some patients, but six individuals—already in fragile condition—could not be…

13 Aug

Dausa Accident Claims 11 Lives, Including Children and Women

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingDausa, Rajasthan

Dausa, Rajasthan (National Times): In a devastating road accident on Wednesday morning, eleven people from Uttar Pradesh’s Etah district were killed when their pickup vehicle collided with a container truck near Bapi village in Rajasthan’s Dausa district. The victims, which included seven children and three women, were returning home after a pilgrimage to the Khatu Shyam Ji temple. Police reports indicate the collision occurred around dawn, and the force of the impact left the vehicle badly mangled. Six other passengers sustained serious injuries and were admitted to the district hospital in Dausa for urgent treatment. Emergency medical teams were quickly…

09 Jul

Jaguar Fighter Jet Crashes in Rajasthan, Claims Lives of Two IAF Pilots

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Churu (Rajasthan), July 9, 2025 — A routine training mission turned tragic on Wednesday when a Jaguar fighter jet of the Indian Air Force (IAF) crashed in Rajasthan’s Churu district, resulting in the death of two pilots on board.The aircraft, identified as a twin-seater trainer version of the Jaguar, had taken off from Suratgarh air base earlier in the day. It went down around 1:25 pm, crashing into an agricultural field near Bhanoda village, according to SHO Rajaldesar, Kamlesh.Though the IAF has not yet released the names of the deceased pilots, it confirmed in an official statement that both personnel…

09 Jul

Indian Air Force Fighter Jet Crashes in Rajasthan’s Churu; Two Injured

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Churu, Rajasthan (National Times): In a shocking incident, an Indian Air Force (IAF) fighter jet crashed in Rajasthan’s Churu district on Wednesday, injuring two individuals. The crash has once again raised concerns over flight safety, coming just over a month after the deadliest aviation tragedy in India’s history—the Air India crash in Ahmedabad, which claimed over 240 lives. The IAF jet reportedly went down in a sparsely populated area near Churu town. Eyewitnesses described seeing a plume of smoke followed by a loud explosion as the aircraft hit the ground. Emergency teams rushed to the site immediately. This crash is…

07 Jul

High-level review held to fast-track infrastructure projects worth Rs 36,296 crore in Gujarat and Rajasthan

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBusiness, India, TrendingGujarat, India, Rajasthan

New Delhi (National Times): A high-level meeting was convened on 03.07.2025 to review key issues impacting major infrastructure projects in Gujarat and Rajasthan, with a focus on resolving bottlenecks through the Project Monitoring Group (PMG) mechanism. A total of 22 issues related to 18 critical projects—collectively valued at over ₹36,296 crore—were taken up for discussion. Among the major initiatives discussed was the Transmission System Strengthening Scheme for evacuation of power from solar energy zones in Rajasthan and Gujarat, with a projected investment of ₹14,147 crore. The scheme aims to facilitate seamless integration of renewable energy into the national grid by…

28 May

Mock Drill Scheduled Tomorrow in Pakistan Border States: Gujarat, Rajasthan, J&K, and Punjab

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaGujarat, Jammu and Kashmir, Mock Drill, Pakistan Border States, Punjab, Rajasthan

New Delhi, May 28, 2025: A large-scale mock drill is scheduled to be conducted tomorrow evening in four Indian states that share a border with Pakistan—Gujarat, Rajasthan, Jammu & Kashmir, and Punjab—as part of a coordinated effort to evaluate emergency preparedness and security response mechanisms.Authorities have confirmed that the drill will simulate potential cross-border threats, aiming to assess the readiness of armed forces, local police, civil administration, and disaster response teams. The objective is to enhance coordination and ensure a swift, unified reaction in case of real-time emergencies.This strategic exercise comes amid heightened security awareness and reflects the government’s focus…