Rajasthan

This Indian city has been named among the world’s 50 most beautiful cities — here’s why

Jaipur has been named among the world’s 50 most beautiful cities by Condé Nast Traveler. Discover why India’s Pink City continues to captivate travellers.

Six planets to line up tomorrow evening: Which Indian cities will get the best view of this rare sky spectacle?

Six planets will line up after sunset on 28 February, visible across India under clear skies. From bright Venus to faint Neptune, this rare parade holds more surprises than many expect.

After Meghalaya, another honeymoon killing: Man dies in hit-and-run, turns out to be murder plot by wife

Anju and Ashish married three months ago, but Anju was reportedly unhappy and went back to her hometown soon after the wedding.

The mystery of Saraswati: Does this Indian river vanish or flow as the Ghaggar-Hakra beneath the Earth

Across India’s deserts, scientists trace a vanished river linked to Saraswati, where satellite clues, buried channels, and ancient settlements raise fresh questions about climate change, civilisation collapse, and myth history.

Why India’s Pink City is the best holiday destination for couples in 2026

Jaipur has been named the world’s best holiday destination for couples in 2026, topping a global ranking for romance, affordability and experiences—here’s why India’s Pink City stole the spotlight.

Video | Rajasthan town locked in deep freeze as mercury dips to minus 7, water bodies turn to ice

What makes the chill more striking is its timing. Typically, winter begins to loosen its grip after Basant Panchami, yet over the past few days, the opposite has unfolded here.

'Indian ingenuity no one has seen': Courtroom banter as SC stays order removing liquor shops near highways

Staying the High Court’s order for now, the top court said the issue raised genuine concerns but required careful judicial examination before such far-reaching directions could be enforced across the State.

Rajasthan govt ties up with Sahaj to expand e-Mitra services across 13 Districts

The partnership aligns with the Rajasthan government’s ongoing efforts to enhance last-mile digital service delivery and deepen the reach of e-governance initiatives, especially in underserved and remote areas of the state.

'Ajmer Sharif Dargah was originally a Shiva temple', claims petition in court; demands ASI survey

"The Ajmer Dargah was a Shiva temple, and later it was made a dargah. I have been fighting for this issue for a long time. A petition had earlier been submitted to the President, which has been forwarded to the Rajasthan chief secretary," petitioner said.

Weather dept issues warning: Near-zero temperatures freeze Rajasthan, Haryana; Gurugram sees frost with low of 0.6 deg Celsius

New Delhi, Jan 12 As fog floated across cityscapes and open grounds in northern states, the winter weighed much heavier, pushing mercury down to near-fr..

Jaisalmer Desert Festival 2026 guide: Dates, must-see events, camel safaris and how to plan your trip

Experience the Jaisalmer Desert Festival 2026 from January 30 to February 1. Discover must-see events, camel races, folk music, desert safaris, local cuisine, handicrafts, and travel tips for Rajasthan’s most iconic cultural celebration.

Udaipur Tales International Storytelling Festival 2026 returns with a star-studded lineup in the City of Lakes: All you need to know

Udaipur Tales International Storytelling Festival 2026 returns from January 9–11 with celebrated artists, global storytellers and immersive performances in the City of Lakes. Here’s all you need to know.

Rajasthan mandates newspaper reading in government schools

According to a December 31 order, students will be required to read newspapers for at least 10 minutes during the morning assembly

Welcome Supreme Court order on Aravalli hills, formation of new panel to study issue: Union environment minister Bhupender Yadav

Supreme Court kept in abeyance the directions in its November 20 verdict that had accepted a uniform definition of the Aravalli hills and ranges recommended by a committee of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MOEFCC).

Will not allow any tampering with Aravalli range's natural form: Rajasthan CM Bhajanlal Sharma

Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma directed officials to launch special joint drives against illegal mining in Aravali districts in coordination with the police department.

IT company manager drugged, gang-raped by colleagues in moving car in Udaipur

The woman was taken into the car by the female executive, with the executive's husband and the CEO also present as the three left to drop her at her residence.

Jaisalmer railway station gets a Rs 140 crore makeover with heritage design, lifts, escalators and world-class amenities – all you need to know

Jaisalmer railway station gets a Rs 140 crore upgrade with heritage-inspired design, lifts, escalators and modern amenities, boosting tourism, accessibility and passenger comfort.

Thousands of flamingos turn Rajasthan’s Sambhar Lake pink in a breathtaking winter sight

Thousands of migratory flamingos turn Rajasthan’s Sambhar Lake pink this winter, creating a viral natural spectacle near Jaipur and highlighting the lake’s role in bird conservation.

Internet shutdown enters 4th day in Rajasthan's Hanumangarh after massive farmer protest rocks ethanol plant in Tibbi - 5 updates

Hanumangarh protests news: Security personnel, from Home Guards to RAC, remain deployed in large numbers in the area, PTI confirmed.

OPINION | Rajasthan’s ‘Shaurya Diwas’ rollback and the politics of polarisation

Opposition in the political arena and from civil society made the state government withdraw the order to schools to celebrate December 6, a day that evokes diametrically opposite reactions. It’s a sign of the changing nature of the BJP in the post-Vasundhara Raje era 

Rajasthan first state to digitise 100% of voter rolls under SIR

The chief electoral officer said that the draft electoral roll will be published on December 16, adding that claims and objections can be filed from December 16 to January 15, 2026.

CM Bhajan Lal Sharma pitches Rajasthan as stable investment hub; announces Rs 35 lakh crore growth roadmap

'Investors tell us that Rajasthan now offers predictability. This is our biggest improvement,' Sharma said.

Woman jumps into water-filled pit, rescues family of 3 from drowning while bystanders record incident

Surta, who lives nearby, jumped into the water and with help from her daughter, Ayushi, and a neighbour, she rescued the infant and the couple.

Udaipur wedding: When Raveena Tandon arrived in the Queen of Mewar’s 100-year-old doli on her wedding day with Anil Thadani in 2004

Raveena Tandon’s 2004 Udaipur wedding to Anil Thadani became a cultural moment of its own, blending royalty, nostalgia and spectacle, and marking the city’s rise as India’s most sought-after destination wedding hub.

Rajasthan govt bans private practice by principals, controllers of state-run medical colleges

Medical and Health Minister Gajendra Singh Khinvsar said the new guidelines, effective immediately, will help ensure better administration of health services across the state.