Rajasthan
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Muslim bodies object to compulsory Surya Namaskar in Rajasthan schools
A petition has been filed by the Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind in the Rajasthan High Court seeking a refrain from the compulsory practice of Surya Namaskar in schools, a recent move by the newly…
- India
Poor in Rajasthan will continue to reap benefits of Congress’ policy: Ashok Gehlot
Jaipur: Former chief minister Ashok Gehlot on Friday said that the poor will continue to benefit from the Rajasthan Minimum Income Guaranteed Act implemented by his government. Gehlot in a post on…
- India
BJP-led Rajasthan govt’s interim Budget ‘deflated’ Modi’s guarantee: Ashok Gehlot
Jaipur: Former Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot on Thursday said the interim Budget presented by the ruling BJP has “deflated” PM Modi’s guarantee. Deputy Chief Minister and Finance Minister Diya Kumari presented…
- India
Rajasthan govt planning to introduce UCC soon, hints state minister
Jaipur: After Uttarakhand, Rajasthan government is also planning to bring in Uniform Civil Code bill in the Assembly, sources said. The formation of a draft committee for UCC in Rajasthan is likely…
- India
Dalit boy beaten up, forced to drink urine in Rajasthan
In a disturbing incident, a young Dalit boy of Rajasthan’s Ajmer district was allegedly assaulted with sticks and rods and forced to drink urine by upper-caste men. His mistake: He was making…
- India
NIA files charge-sheet against 3 in Rajasthan PFI conspiracy case
New Delhi: The NIA has filed a charge-sheet against three activists of the banned PFI in a case related to radicalisation of Muslim youths, and giving them weapons training to fight and…
- India
BJP govt in Rajasthan mulls ban on hijab in govt schools after MLA stirs row
Jaipur: After banning the wearing of hijab in Karnataka government schools and colleges, the Bharatiya Janata Party-run state government in Rajasthan is preparing to bring in a similar ruling for government educational…
- Hate Crime
Jaipur: Muslim girl students protest against BJP MLA’s objection to hijab
Jaipur: Muslim girl students of a government senior secondary school in Jaipur protested on Monday, January 29, outside the Subhash Chowk police station demanding action against BJP MLA Balmukund Acharya for objecting to…
- India
‘Surya Namaskar’ to be conducted in all Rajasthan govt schools on February 15
Jaipur: ‘Surya Saptami’ on February 15 will be observed in Rajasthan with a mass ‘Surya Namaskar’ programme in all government schools across the state. Following the order of School Education Minister Madan…
- Telangana
BJP moves key Rajasthan leader to Telangana with eye on LS polls
New Delhi: The BJP on Monday appointed Chandrashekhar, a key organisation leader in the party’s Rajasthan unit, as the general secretary (organisation) in Telangana, where the saffron party is looking to make…
- India
Several incidents of cow vigilantism emerge across states
Multiple incidents of cow vigilantism have been reported in various states resulting in the assault of truck drivers involved in transporting cattle. On January 13, cow vigilantes allegedly assaulted a mini truck…
- India
Jaipur National University gets permission to setup campus in Dubai
The Ministry of Education has granted Jaipur National University permission to setup an off-shore campus in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). “The proposal of Jaipur National University, for establishment of an Off-Shore…
- Politics
BJP suffers poll setback in Rajasthan, its minister loses to Congress in Karanpur
Jaipur: Rajasthan minister of state Surendra Pal Singh lost the election to the Karanpur assembly seat by a margin of 11,283 votes to his Congress rival on Monday, an embarrassing defeat for…
- India
Man paraded naked on suspicion of theft in Rajasthan’s Nagaur
Jaipur: A man, belonging to minority community, was allegedly beaten up and paraded naked on the suspicion of theft in Rajasthan’s Nagaur district, police said Monday. Police have registered a case against…
- India
17 first-timers among 22 newly-inducted ministers in Rajasthan
Jaipur: As many as 22 MLAs took oath as ministers in Rajasthan on Saturday. The swearing-in ceremony took place at the Raj Bhavan in Jaipur, during which Governor Kalraj Mishra administered oaths…
