Jaipur: Farmer leaders and groups in Rajasthan are not pleased with the Union Budget for 2026-27, pointing out that it neither mentions any increase in minimum support price (MSP) nor any legal guarantee for procurement of crops at MSP. National president of Kisan Mahapanchayat, Rampal Jat, said the Budget appeared to be more concerned with…

Protesting NEET paper leak at Chandpole in Jaipur, Congress burns effigy of Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan, on May 13, 2006 Protesting NEET paper leak at Chandpole in Jaipur, Congress burns effigy of Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan, on May 13, 2006 Protesting NEET paper leak at Chandpole in Jaipur, Congress burns effigy of Union…

Jaipur: Amidst reports of an acute shortage of urea in Rajasthan, the agriculture department said Sunday there is transparency in distribution of urea acrossi all districts. Notwithstanding the govt’s claims, farmers in Sikar, Jhunjhunu, and Dausa reported significant gaps in quantities distributed and the stocks available.Govt officials told TOI the department is reviewing daily availability…

Jaipur: Former Nagaur MP Bhanu Prakash Mirdha passed away Thursday at his residence in Jodhpur after a prolonged illness. He was a prominent political figure from Rajasthan and a key member of the influential Mirdha family, which played a significant role in the politics of Nagaur for decades.His last rites will be performed Friday at…

Jaipur: Two men from Dholpur were arrested for robbing a salon owner at gunpoint in his home in Muhana area, police said Thursday. DCP (south) Digant Anand said the accused were identified as Akash Yadav (30) and Imran (20). The incident occurred on May 29, when the complainant, Naveen Sen (24), a barber and owner…