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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.

Pulwama widows’ demands inappropriate, BJP using them for political gain, says Rajasthan CM Gehlot

Gehlot says relatives of jawans killed in 2019 Pulwama attack seeking statue, & jobs for family members other than children. BJP MP says CM has taken U-turn after Sachin Pilot assured 'justice'.

4,000 gather for silent protest, even as Udaipur remains on edge over Hindu tailor’s murder

Kanhaiya Lal Teli was killed, allegedly by 2 Muslim men, over a purported social media post Tuesday. Protestors marched from Udaipur's Town Hall to the Collectorate, via Bapu Bazar & Delhi Gate.

‘My husband employed Muslims’ — Kanhaiya Lal’s family now wants same fate for perpetrators

Kanhaiya Lal was murdered Tuesday, allegedly by 2 Muslim men who sought to punish him for a purported social media post. His family wants the killers publicly punished.

‘Don’t create instability,’ says Rajasthan CM as Centre keeps strict eye on troubled Jodhpur

Ashok Gehlot reiterates action would be taken against rioters irrespective of religion, caste or political party.

On Camera

Telangana spoke up for Muslim vendor who was attacked. South is different from the North

A poor Muslim man from Kurnool, selling khoya buns during the Medaram Jatara in Telangana, was harassed by some YouTubers and surrounded by a mob over allegations of 'food jihad'.

Venezuela crude returns to India’s oil basket. But only as ‘supplementary’ supply

Indian refiners are testing Venezuelan barrels again as Russian supply sinks, but analysts say volumes will remain limited due to refinery constraints & supply capacity.

US military commander, envoy Sergio Gor visit Indian Army Western Command, Bengaluru next

At the Western Army Command, the American delegation was briefed on the capabilities of the formation, past operations and the path ahead.

The new Great Game—Trump’s playing for time, China for leverage & India for wiggle room

This is the game every nation is now learning to play. Some are finding new allies or seeing value among nations where they’d seen marginal interest. The starkest example is India & Europe.