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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

UK, India’s Air Forces are security partners in a moment of acute need: UK Royal Air Force Chief

Cooperation of the Indo-Pacific and the Euro-Atlantic is increasingly vital. Navigating today’s complex security scene as partners will be pivotal, writes UK Air Chief Marshal Harv Smyth.

RBI trading ban rocks $149 billion-a-day offshore rupee market

The central bank has rolled out some of its toughest measures in more than a decade to curb speculation & support the currency, which has been setting successive record lows this year.

India sharpens foreign media outreach in post Op Sindoor world, new strategy in play

Three-day conflict between India and Pakistan underscored the growing importance of information warfare as a critical domain alongside conventional military operations.

Gulf war exposed India’s fragilities. It’s time for navel-gazing, in the national interest

It’s easy to understand why the government can’t speak the hard truth. When this war ends, as all wars do, India’s interests will lie with both the winner and the loser.