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Jaipur: Jaipur (Rural) police Wednesday arrested two men for allegedly mowing down a 27-year-old realtor with a car in Jobner last week, following a heated parking dispute outside a roadside restaurant.DSP (Jobner) Khalil Ahmed said the arrested duo were Mahendra Singh (28) and Jitendra Singh (32), both residents of Dudu. Shravan Bodalya, a native of…

Jaipur: Rajasthan is set to begin work on 80 mineral exploration projects, focusing mainly on critical and strategic minerals.The projects will be carried out jointly by the mines department and theGeological Survey of India (GSI). In the financial year 2026–27, the mines department will take up 37 projects for limestone, decorative stone, ferrous metals and…

Jaipur: As discussions for the appointment of Rajasthan’s next chief secretary gain momentum, TOI has learnt that New Delhi and the chief minister’s office are actively considering Rajasthan cadre civil servants currently on central deputation.Among the names in the contention are Union secretary in the chemicals and fertiliser department, Rajat Kumar Mishra, Union environment, forest,…

Jaipur: Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma Wednesday reviewed preparations for the upcoming Pravasi Rajasthani Diwas, at JECC, Jaipur, on Dec 10. He said the event should reflect both the state’s rich cultural heritage and its new identity as a fast-developing Rajasthan.He said a special cultural evening based on Rajasthani folk art should be organised for…

Jodhpur: The district and sessions court of Jodhpur Wednesday overturned a previous ruling by a lower court regarding the controversial encounter of notorious gangster Anandpal Singh. The decision brought relief to former Churu Superintendent of Police Rahul Barhat and six other police officers who were previously ordered to face murder charges.The encounter, which took place…