Jaipur

Jaipur: International Booker Prize winner Banu Mushtaq Thursday described writing as “an act of survival” and “often an act of resistance” in societies marked by “inequality, violence, silence and erasure,” saying her work began with documenting “the unspoken grief of women” and “the silences inside homes.“Delivering the keynote address at the 19th Jaipur Literature Festival,…

Jaipur: Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi on Thursday said the Indian Army is continuously upgrading its capabilities and creating “super specialists” for future warfare, citing the formation of Bhairav Battalion and Shaktibaan Regiment as part of the effort. The Army Chief said that the Bhairav Battalion has been created to fill the gap…

Jaipur: The District Consumer Dispute Redressal Commission No 2, Jaipur, Thursday issued bailable warrant of Rs 10,000 against actor Salman Khan for allegedly continuing to endorse a pan masala product through misleading advertisements.The commission directed Khan to appear before it on Feb 6. Commission president Gyarsilal Meena ordered the police commissioner to ensure execution of…

Jaisalmer: Pokhran police Thursday arrested two more men, including the main accused, who were involved in bull slaughter and butcher house case in Jaisalmer district.The accused have been identified as Imran and Yakub, who is the main accused in the case. Both carried a reward of Rs 5,000 each on their arrest. Superintendent of Police…

Alwar: Congress workers Thursday alleged that in Alwar Rural assembly constituency, application forms had been submitted to delete thousands of voters by filing Form 7 of special intensive revision (SIR) in the names of Sahun, Ramzan, Nawab and Naser. The forms were reported to have similar handwriting, with names and serial numbers entered on computer….