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The New Indian Express

Center ✓ 18 outlets

Ashwini Vaishnaw hits back at Congress over EVMs, defends voter roll revision

JAIPUR : Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Thursday hit back at the Congress over its criticism of electronic voting machines (EVMs), asking, "Who brought EVMs? The Congress did." Addressing a BJP rally at Ramlila Maidan, Vaishnaw also said railway and state government officials were…

The Economic Times

Center-Right ✓ 4 outlets

Uttarakhand announces 3% DA hike for employees ahead of Diwali

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushakar Singh Dhami has approved a 3% increase in Dearness Allowance for state employees. This decision raises the DA rate from 60% to 63%. The increase follows a similar decision by the union government, effective since July 1. The benefits of this increase will extend…

The Siasat Daily

Center-Left ✓ 2 outlets

Woman from Rajasthan accuses Bengaluru acquaintance of rape

Bengaluru: A man has been arrested in Bengaluru on charges of allegedly raping a woman from Jaipur whom he befriended at a pub in Koramangala. The accused, Sameer, was arrested by the Madiwala police and remanded to judicial custody. The incident reportedly began when the woman, who had come to…

ABP Live

Center-Right ✓ 3 outlets

Nagaur Blast: Massive Firecracker Factory Explosion Kills Two

A massive explosion at an alleged illegal firecracker factory operating in a residential area of Nagaur, Rajasthan, reportedly killed two people and injured four to five others. The blast was so powerful that its sound was heard up to around two kilometres away, shaking the surrounding locality. A…

ABP Live

Center-Right ✓ 3 outlets

Nagaur Blast: Powerful Explosion at Firecracker Unit Kills Two

A powerful explosion at an alleged illegal firecracker unit in Khatipura, Rajasthan's Nagaur district, reportedly killed two people and left several others seriously injured. The blast was so loud that its sound was heard up to around two kilometres away, while thick clouds of smoke rose over the…

Deccan Herald

Center-Left ✓ 2 outlets

Man held for raping Jaipur woman he befriended at pub in Bengaluru

Bengaluru: The Madiwala Police have arrested a 31-year-old man for allegedly raping a woman from Jaipur after befriending her at a pub in Koramangala. The accused has been identified as Sameer M V, a second-hand car dealer. A senior police officer said the incident took place on October 28. The…

The Pioneer

Center-Right

SC leaves Rajasthan cricket poll pleas to High Court

The Supreme Court on Wednesday said the Rajasthan High Court would decide pleas related to the state cricket association’s elections and declaration of results. A bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant and justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana made clear that it cannot “hand-hold” the high court in…

The New Indian Express

Center

Bengaluru: Man dupes woman of jewellery worth Rs 17L

BENGALURU: A 36-year-old man was arrested by the Bagalur police for allegedly stealing gold and silver jewellery worth Rs 17 lakh from a woman after luring her on the pretext of arranging a low-cost flight ticket to Rajasthan. The accused has been identified as Chanuvar Ali, a resident of…

The Hindu

Center-Left

BJP not giving much importance to Rajput, says Rajiv Pratap Rudy

After facing defeat from Saran Teachers seat in Council polls, JD(U) candidate Mr. Pushkar who belongs from Brahmin community has alleged that BJP betrayed and all the Rajput MPs and MLAs of Saran including Rajiv Pratap Rudy, helped the independent candidate to win

The New Indian Express

Center

Quick Take | Not offline influencers

The ongoing panchayat elections in Rajasthan have thrown up sharp contrasts between online and offline numbers. In an earlier phase of the polls, whose last round is scheduled this Saturday, Om Prakash Bishnoi, who boasts of more than 10 lakh Instagram followers, managed to get only 33 votes when he…

The New Indian Express

Center ✓ 11 outlets

Pia Dandiya’s Jaipur roots shine as she wins Florida congressional seat

JAIPUR: Democratic leader Pia Dandiya, who won Florida’s 22nd Congressional District in the US midterm elections, has strong roots in Jaipur. Dandiya, who defeated Republican candidate Casey Askar, was born and raised in Palm Beach County, Florida, to parents who emigrated from Jaipur and settled in…

The Better India

Center

The Making of Cricket Champions

They were told where they could go, how they should look, and what girls were expected to do. They chose cricket. From making their own pitch in Badnu to representing Rajasthan and bowling for Delhi Capitals in the WPL, these girls have shown what determination can do. Kanchan, a talented cricketer…

The Avenue Mail

Center

NHRC probes shocking Inter-State minor girl trafficking racket

The National Human Rights Commission issued notices to Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Maharashtra over reports of widespread minor girl trafficking. The rights panel reacted to news reports exposing a network operating along the Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan borders. Parents reportedly sell their…

The Assam Tribune

Center ✓ 2 outlets

Pia Dandiya secures Florida House seat in historic US Congress win

Washington, Nov 4: Pia Dandiya, the daughter of immigrants from Jaipur in Rajasthan, won Florida's 22nd Congressional District, becoming the second Indian American woman elected to the US House of Representatives, after Pramila Jayapal. Dandiya, a Democrat, defeated Republican businessman Casey…