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Sunday, January 4, 2026
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Topic: Rajasthan government

A Rajasthan king’s estate goes to Khetri trust, just as he wanted. Inside the 40-yr battle royale

Despite the king's will, Rajasthan govt took over the multi-crore estate in 1987. But SC ruled govt has no claim, handed over estate to Khetri trust, created to promote education.

Jaipur royals vs Rajasthan: Can courts hear disputes over pre-Constitution covenants? SC to decide

A town hall listed in a pre-Constitution time covenant between the erstwhile Jaipur State ruler Sawai Man Singh II & the Government of India is at the center of the legal dispute.

Morality, live-ins & ‘Rajasthan’s Ashok Khemka’: Curious case of IPS officer’s unprecedented demotion

In 2019, Choudhary was dismissed from service on the same grounds, but the courts ruled in his favour. He is considered Rajasthan’s 'Ashok Khemka’.

Rajasthan’s elderly are victims of ‘digital murder’. eKYC gaps leave lakhs without pension

Digital verification issues are excluding Rajasthan’s elderly and disabled from pensions, with lakhs incorrectly declared ‘dead’ or missing. There’s an embarrassing KYC-shaped hole in Digital India.

Same retirement age as MBBS? SC takes up plea, issues notice to AYUSH doctors

Issue came up for consideration before 3-judge SC bench led by CJI Friday. In February, Rajasthan HC increased retirement age for AYUSH doctors in state-run hospitals from 60 to 62.

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.

On Camera

The FIFA World Cup is Nike’s to lose versus Adidas

With the tournament spread across the US, Canada and Mexico, Nike has the natural advantage. But Adidas typically outperforms in football, given its rich heritage with the game.

Wall Street carries big expectations this year after best run since 2009

The concern is not that 2025’s rally was irrational, but that it may be difficult to repeat. Outlooks remain anchored to AI investment and growth without reigniting inflation.

Greece looking at TATA’s WhAP infantry combat vehicle for army procurement

If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.