Polling for 1st phase of panchayat elections underway is Rajasthan
Voting began at 7 am on Thursday for the first phase of the Panchayati Raj elections in Rajasthan.
The Tribune
From Punjab campus to Jodhpur prison: How Bishnoi’s path led him to Salman Khan
Until 2013-14, the Punjab-based gangster’s network was confined to student politics, campus violence and extortion in the state. | India News
Hindustan Times
Vijay Deverakonda reveals why he proposed to Rashmika Mandanna in Udaipur before their wedding
The couple will share the story on the second episode of Koffee with Karan Season 9, which premieres on JioHotstar on Wednesday, October 21. | Web Series
Hindustan TimesBihar cops struggle to confirm Tiger Shroff shooter identity after woman says accused not her son
The Bihar Police is trying to verify the antecedents of a Begusarai man arrested in Rajasthan for allegedly firing at actor Tiger Shroff, after an elderly couple they zeroed in on said the accused was not their son.
- JudiciaryHurts
Police verification failures and mistaken identity issues undermine investigative credibility and due process in criminal cases.
The Tribune
Vijay reveals why he waited until his sangeet in Udaipur to propose to Rashmika
Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna are set to appear on Koffee With Karan Season 9, where Vijay will reveal the story behind his surprise proposal to Rashmika.
The Indian Express
Ravana's ‘descendants’ in Jodhpur gather to mourn him
JODHPUR: As Ravana’s towering effigies go up in flames across India on Dussehra, a small community in Rajasthan’s Jodhpur does something that sets it
Times of IndiaTiger Shroff firing case: 2 accused from Sonepat; Bishnoi aide Anil Pandit hails from Panipat
Two of the three accused arrested by police at the Kota railway station in Rajasthan are from Sonepat, while Anil Pandit of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, who claimed responsibility for the firing at Tiger Shroff’s residence, hails from Panipat district.
- JudiciaryHurts
The incident and subsequent arrests indicate failures in law enforcement and security systems protecting high-profile residents, raising concerns about judicial and police effectiveness.
The Tribune
Jaipur singer cancels garba shows after alleged threats from right-wing groups
Organisers call off events after alleged threats over Muslim singer’s participation; right-wing group opposes non-Hindus performing at garba events
- EmploymentHurts
A performing artist (singer) lost paid work opportunities due to cancellation of scheduled garba shows.
The Indian Express
Tiger Shroff Firing Case: Juvenile Among Three Accused Detained in Kota, 2 Suspected of Being Shooters in Attack
Three accused in the Tiger Shroff firing case have been arrested by Kota City Police in Rajasthan while travelling on a train. The suspects include a juvenile and two men aged 18 and 22.
- JudiciaryHurts
A criminal incident involving arrests indicates a breakdown in public safety and law enforcement efficacy that the judiciary must address.
Republic World
A new home, a family, a football career – until 40-year-old case caught up
Vijay Kumar Yadav, a native of Rupgarh in Haryana’s Bhiwani district, was booked in Rajasthan for allegedly cheating people after promising government jobs.
- EmploymentHurts
The fraudster exploited job-seekers by falsely promising government employment, directly harming individuals seeking legitimate employment opportunities.
- JudiciaryHelps
The case demonstrates law enforcement action against fraud, reinforcing judicial system capacity to address crimes involving deception and false promises.
The Indian Express
From OLX deals to fake CBI calls: How Jaipur police tracked a Rs 18.6-crore cyber fraud network
Police have arrested 21 people and identified 101 complaints across states, with alleged fraud worth Rs 18.6 crore, involving mule bank accounts, fake KYC documents and impersonation of government officials
- FinanceHurts
Cyber fraud networks targeting citizens through fake bank accounts and KYC exploitation directly harm the financial sector's integrity and customer trust.
- JudiciaryHelps
Police arrests and investigation of organized cyber fraud strengthen law enforcement capacity and provide concrete cases for judicial prosecution.
The Indian Express
‘Was talking about cricket’: Rajasthan BJP chief as ‘Pakistan over US’ remark snowballs
Rajasthan BJP president Madan Rathore has clarified his remark about India backing Pakistan in a war with the US, saying he was referring to a cricket match.
The Indian Express
Murdered anti-drug activist’s family calls Punjab Bandh; all Opposition parties, farmer bodies extend support
Accused held in Rajasthan, CM Bhagwant Mann appeals for peace, promises strictest action
- JudiciaryHurts
A murder case and law enforcement action suggest breakdown in public safety and functioning of the criminal justice system.
- EmploymentHurts
A Punjab bandh disrupts economic activity and employment for workers across sectors during the shutdown period.
The Indian Express
Murdered anti-drug activist's family calls Punjab Bandh; Opp parties, farmer bodies extend support
Accused held in Rajasthan, CM Bhagwant Mann appeals for peace, promises strictest action
- JudiciaryHurts
A murder of an anti-drug activist indicates failure in law enforcement and judicial mechanisms to protect civic activists, suggesting gaps in the justice system's capacity to safeguard citizen safety.
The Indian Express
Ex-BJP MLA from Rajasthan beaten to death, police probe row over crusher unit
The attack happened in Bhonda village of Bharatpur, while Atar Singh Bhadana was visiting his unit, and was allegedly the result of a long-standing dispute over it, police said
- JudiciaryHurts
A criminal murder case creates demand on judicial resources and highlights law enforcement challenges in resolving violent disputes.
The Indian Express
Manav Suthar: From Sri Ganganagar to Rajasthan captain, with New Zealand in sight
The left-arm spinner took five wickets or more in Mullanpur, Galle and Chelmsford in three months, and now leads his state in the Ranji Trophy.
The Indian Express
3 children suffer head injuries as ceiling collapses at government school in Udaipur
The incident comes at a time when the state is facing increased scrutiny over the condition of schools, drawing attention of the Cockroach Janta Party whose members visited different campuses in August.
- InfrastructureHurts
The ceiling collapse demonstrates deteriorating physical infrastructure at a government school, indicating systemic maintenance and safety failures in educational facility management.
- EducationHurts
Student injuries and unsafe school conditions directly compromise the safety and learning environment for children in government institutions.
The Indian Express
Scabies: The invisible skin infection that is more than skin-deep Vasundhara Rangaswamy
A series on health conditions that disproportionately affects marginalised communities.
- HealthcareHelps
Highlighting neglected health conditions in marginalized communities can drive policy attention and resource allocation to underserved populations.
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Mere presence at protest no proof of crime: Rajasthan High Court shields 23 agitators
The high court was hearing a petition by 23 residents of Hanumangarh district seeking protection from coercive action in a criminal case arising from their alleged involvement in a large public demonstration.
- JudiciaryHelps
The ruling strengthens protections against overreach in criminal prosecution, establishing that mere presence requires additional evidence of criminal intent.
The Indian Express
Former Rajasthan minister gets show-cause notice after he announces exit from Congress
Singh responded to the notice on social media, saying the party is free to take action against him and he was equally free to decide his political future.
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