Rajasthan

Bajra emerges as crop of choice in deficient monsoon year

Farmers in Rajasthan and southern Haryana are turning to bajra this kharif season due to its short maturity and low water needs amid 42.3 percent below-normal rainfall so far.

Workshop discusses tech solutions for Rajasthan Anganwadi centres

June 19, 2026 Ti AI ṣe iroyin

A workshop organised by the Rajasthan government explored technology-driven approaches to upgrade Anganwadi infrastructure using corporate social responsibility funds. Deputy Chief Minister Diya Kumari emphasised prefabricated structures for rapid modernisation of centres serving maternal and child health.

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BJP panel probes clash between Rajasthan MLA and officials in Sriganganagar

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Rajasthan officials and NGO stop 13 child marriages in one day

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BJP gives rare rest day to leaders from election states

Rajasthan ACB arrests retired IAS officer Subodh Agarwal in ₹960 crore JJM scam

Rajasthan's Anti-Corruption Bureau arrested retired IAS officer Subodh Agarwal on April 9 in connection with alleged irregularities amounting to ₹960 crore in the Jal Jeevan Mission tender process. Agarwal, on the run since a court issued an arrest warrant, was apprehended in Delhi and brought to the ACB headquarters. He is being interrogated and will be produced before a special court within 24 hours.

Rajasthan high court expunges remarks on transgender amendment act

April 03, 2026 Ti AI ṣe iroyin

The Rajasthan High Court has removed portions of its March 30 judgment criticizing the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Act, 2026, stating they were included by mistake. In an April 2 clarificatory order, the bench said the observations were neither intended nor necessary. The case stemmed from a petition by a transgender woman in the Rajasthan Police.

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