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Jaipur: In a brazen daylight robbery near the women’s police station (south) on Varun Path in Mansarovar, a man snatched the gold chain and pendant of a 35-year-old woman while she was riding her scooter with her six-year-old daughter. The robbery occurred around 2:15pm Monday—just metres from uniformed police personnel and a patrol vehicle, the…

Jaipur: The sudden and unceremonious resignation of former Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar, one of the country’s most prominent Jat politicians, has triggered unease and resentment within sections of Rajasthan’s Jat community.Dhankhar, originally from Kithana village in Jhunjhunu district, stepped down Monday citing health reasons. However, many within the community are interpreting the move as a political…

Jaipur: Beggars who were cleared from Jaipur streets before the Rajasthan International Summit have reappeared with a vengeance after just seven months. According to NGOs and govt officials involved in beggar rehabilitation programs, the primary reason for their return is the income disparity. The beggars find street begging more lucrative compared to the earnings from…

Jaipur: Former Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot Tuesday expressed deep scepticism over Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar’s sudden resignation, suggesting that the move was made under pressure. Dhankhar submitted his resignation to President Droupadi Murmu on Monday evening, citing health reasons. President Murmu accepted his resignation Tuesday. Dhankhar also called off his day-long visit to Jaipur on…

Jaipur: A 75-year-old woman fought off five masked men who broke into her home in Sojat City police area in Pali Monday midnight. They dragged her and tried to strangle her with her scarf before fleeing with part of her jewellery.Circle officer, Sojat City, Jitu Singh, said the incident occured in Bagdi village. the robbers…