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Friday, April 10, 2026
TopicBhajanlal Sharma

Topic: Bhajanlal Sharma

Months after scrapping 9 new districts, Rajasthan’s BJP govt allocates Rs 1,000 crore for remaining 8

For almost two years, the new districts, which were created by the previous Congress govt, have been a logistical mess, most of them being run from mandis, hostels and schools.

Just 9 months in, Rajasthan’s BJP govt beset by crises. From sulking minister to ‘bureaucrats’ rule’

Bhajan Lal govt facing 'opposition from within'. Bypolls due soon, BJP leaders say this is result of top brass handing reins to 1st-time MLA, undermining seniors like Vasundhara Raje.

After son’s joyride with police escort, Rajasthan deputy CM in soup again, over RERA post recommendation

Prem Chand Bairwa is accused of misusing power for pushing name of retd official for Real Estate Regulatory Authority registrar. BJP says he can make recommendations in some cases.

Rajasthan BJP may not be ready for a contest yet. ‘1 state, 1 election’ push to delay local polls

Following general election setback & several challenges, BJP govt needs to buy time to show its work before facing polls, say party functionaries.

BJP reviews Rajasthan poll debacle, cites over-reliance on Brand Modi, ‘400-paar’ slogan, farmers’ stir

Impact of wrestlers' protests, induction of defectors from Congress & caste equations within state BJP unit also identified as reasons for party's loss in 11 seats, it is learnt.

Caste math, averting dissent — how Rajasthan CM has given charge of state bodies to upset BJP leaders

Bhajanlal Sharma has appointed 7 BJP leaders as chairmen of various state boards to ward off rebellion & help party win on key Lok Sabha seats where infighting has been reported.

Rajasthan CM on transfer spree — several officers moved within 2-3 months, 1 within just 10 days

BJP calls transfers ‘routine process’ but some feel CM is 'under pressure' to perform, build his team. CMO has asked for list of all transfers in past 3 months to apprise PMO, it is learnt.

Rs 450 LPG, task force, SIT: Slew of decisions in Rajasthan CM Bhajanlal’s 1st month but no cabinet meet

The chief minister is yet to get his own Officer on Special Duty, chief secretary etc. after clearance from BJP central leadership, it is learnt.

Among 22 new ministers in Rajasthan govt, 6 Raje loyalists & BJP nominee for delayed Karanpur poll

17 new faces in Bhajanlal's council of ministers, including former MPs Rajyavardhan Rathore and Kirodi Lal Meena. Baba Balaknath, who was said to be CM contender, conspicuously missing.

Urdu press hails SC ruling on Article 370, says ‘time to focus on holding elections’

ThePrint’s round-up of how the Urdu media covered various news events through the week, and the editorial positions some of them took.

On Camera

What can be expected from the ongoing talks in Islamabad? Odds of resolution remain slim

The initial ceasefire functioned less as a resolution and more as a pause—an opportunity for both sides to recalibrate, while claiming victory.

India bond yields rise as RBI moves to drain liquidity, lift overnight rates

New Delhi: India’s sovereign bond yields rose after the central bank announced its first step this year to drain cash from the banking system,...

Army promotes Col Purohit, acquitted in 2008 Malegaon blast case, to Brigadier; to not retire yet

This means he will serve Indian Army for a minimum of another 2 years as Brigadier, unless he picks up the next rank of Major General.

China insulated itself against energy shocks. India is ‘all talk, no walk’

China patiently invested capital, skill and technology in coal gasification. Unlike it, we won’t move from words to action. As crude prices decline, we lose interest.