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Jaipur: The demand to extend reservation benefits to Other Backward Classes (OBCs) and Most Backward Classes (MBCs) in Rajasthan’s Tribal Sub-Plan (TSP) areas has gained fresh momentum, with the Gurjar Aarakshan Sangharsh Samiti launching a statewide campaign over the issue Friday, triggering visible unease within the ruling BJP.The campaign is being led by one of…

Alwar: A total of 365 newly recruited constables showcased discipline, valour and combat readiness during a passing out parade held Friday at the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) training centre in Maujpur village of Alwar district.Constables from the 10th and 11th Basic Recruit Training Course (BRTC) batches took an oath of national service and demonstrated key…

Jhunjhunu: Alleging police inaction in a case of a brutal assault and robbery linked to a land dispute, the victim’s family members and residents of Mundwara village staged a protest rally and demonstrated at the Sikar collectorate Friday, demanding an impartial probe and immediate arrest of the accused.The protesters said Mamta, a resident of Mundwara…

Jaipur: Former Rajasthan minister Ashok Gehlot on Friday criticised the BJP-led state govt over its move to introduce the ‘Disturbed Areas Act’, calling it a “shameful chapter” in Rajasthan’s history and an attempt to brand a peaceful state as “unrest-prone”. In a post on X, Gehlot said Rajasthan was long known for its culture of…

Jaisalmer: The Border Security Force (BSF) Thursday launched a special exercise called Operation Alert (Ops Alert) along the Indo-Pak border in Jaisalmer with the aim of preventing any potential threats during the Republic Day celebrations. The operation is being carried out under the supervision of Rajasthan Frontier IG M L Garg, and will continue until…