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JAIPUR: In a first-of-its-kind ‘cash-for-no query’ scandal in the state, the anti-corruption bureau (ACB) on Sunday arrested sitting legislator Jaikrishn Patel who represents the Bagidora constituency in Banswara district. He was held in the parking lot of MLA quarters near the state assembly building in the city while allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 20…

Jaipur: Jaipur’s Divyakriti Singh reclaimed No. 1 ranking in Asia as per the Global Dressage Rankings for 2024-25, published by Federation Equestrian Internationale (FEI) – the global governing body for the sport of equestrian.The 25-year-old Divyakriti has achieved remarkable distinction in the equestrian world. In 2023, she attained the No. 1 ranking in Asia and…

Jaipur: Union tourism minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat Sunday said that the govt is targeting to make the country one of the top 10 destinations in the world. It ranked 39th in the World Economic Forum‘s Travel & Tourism Development Index 2024 globally and 54th 2022.He mentioned that meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions (MICE) would be…

Jaipur: A day after a Regional Transport Office (RTO) inspector was killed by a truck driver in Kota, RTO inspectors across Rajasthan observed a one-day symbolic strike of work Sunday, demanding safe working conditions for themselves.The day-long strike by around 350 RTO inspectors, who are part of 170 flying squads of the transport department, caused…

Jaipur: The health authorities simplified the licencing process for chemists and pharmacy establishments, covering both new applications and renewals. The department eliminated the need for physical visits to govt offices for licence-related tasks. The entire procedure, which was digitised through an online system, is now improved further. The authorities released comprehensive instructions regarding this new…