Jaipur: Rajasthan’s former deputy chief minister Sachin Pilot Wednesday urged the Union govt to clear India’s stance on the ceasefire announcement between India and Pakistan, which he said appeared influenced by US President Donald Trump‘s using increased trade as a bargaining chip.Pilot pointed to the absence of terrorism-related points in Trump’s statements and said he…

Jaipur: World champion Arshan Khan expectedly emerged as the Mr Rajasthan in the 53rd Rajasthan Bodybuilding Championship in Kota on Sunday. The one-day annual competition was organised by the Rajasthan State Body Building Association (RSBBA).Jodhpur’s Arshan reigned supreme, while Jaipur’s Mehfuz Ahmed and Shakib Ali of Bikaner were adjudged runner-up and first runner-up respectively.Ramkrishna Prajapat…

Kota: A 19-year-old married Dalit woman allegedly committed suicide by hanging herself from a ceiling fan in a room of the govt-run Sakhi One Stop Centre, meant to support women affected by abuse or violence, under Jhalawar police station area Tuesday.The woman, belonging to the Scheduled Caste community, lived in Bhalata police station area of…

Jaipur: In a major administrative shift beginning Nov 9, Jaipur, Kota and Jodhpur municipal corporations will be transitioned to the control of divisional commissioners—senior IAS officers—effectively marginalising the roles of elected mayors and councillors.This decision comes at a time of growing public discontent and instability in local governance, as fresh municipal elections remain unannounced. With…

Jaisalmer: Missile debris was discovered near a residential settlement in Badli village, Pokhran area, Sunday evening, prompting immediate response from local authorities and military personnel. The discovery comes in the wake of recent Indo-Pak border tensions, during which several missiles and drones were intercepted by Indian defense forces.The debris was found near Rahim Khan’s settlement…