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Jaipur: Former minister Mahendrajeet Singh Malviya, on becoming disillusioned with the BJP in just two years, tendered his resignation to the party. He wrote a letter to Congress state president Govind Singh Dotasra and expressed his desire to join Congress.Malviya met AICC Rajasthan in-charge Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa, PCC president Dotasara, and Leader of Opposition Tikaram…

Jaipur: Five companies have applied to operate Rajasthan’s 104 Janani Express ambulance service, which has been non-operational since the previous operator’s contract expired and the govt failed to appoint a replacement in time.The earlier service provider’s contract ended on Dec 10. The firm sought an extension an extension of a month, but the govt was…

Jaipur: A 12-year-old girl from Madhya Pradesh (MP) who sustained 70% burn injuries after coming in contact with a high-tension power line died late Saturday night while undergoing treatment at SMS Hospital where she was admitted for the past seven days.The case came into light when the family had to leave SMS Hospital briefly to…

Jaipur: City police Sunday arrested a 38-year-old woman for leading a gang that systematically targeted jewellery shops, slipping away with ornaments while posing as customers and holding shopkeepers in distracting conversation.The accused was identified as Neeru Bagri. “After CCTV footage from the crime scene helped investigators zero in on her movements, two other women linked…

Jaipur: A sunny Sunday in Jaipur drew thousands to Mahal Road in Jagatpura for the second full-dress rehearsal of the 78th Army Day Parade.Residents began arriving at the designated venues from 7 am, nearly two hours before the scheduled start, to secure viewing spots. Lt Gen HS Vandra, Chief of Staff, Sapta Shakti Command, reviewed…