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Jaipur, April 7 (IANS) In a unique initiative, judges across Rajasthan stepped into classrooms on Tuesday to educate students on cybersecurity, highlighting the growing risks in the digital age.The judicial officers from districts including Jaipur, Kota, and Ajmer visited schools to explain common cyber fraud techniques and preventive measures. The programme is part of the statewide campaign, ‘Empowering Rajasthan Youth: A Legal Literacy Initiative – 2026’.This is a first-of-its-kind initiative …

Jaipur, April 7 (IANS) Under the influence of an active Western Disturbance, several parts of Rajasthan are witnessing strong winds, rainfall, and hailstorm activity. The Jaipur Meteorological Centre has issued an orange alert in parts of the state, warning of intense weather conditions in multiple districts, including the state capital, Jaipur.The Meteorological Centre has forecast light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunder, lightning, and strong winds gusting at 40-50 km/hour in distric…

Jaipur/Fatorda, April 6 (IANS) Rajasthan United FC will face Gokulam Kerala FC in a top-four clash in the Indian Football League (IFL) 2025-26 at the Vidhyadhar Nagar Stadium in Jaipur on Tuesday. Later in the evening, Dempo SC will take on Shillong Lajong FC at the PJN Stadium in Fatorda, Goa, with the hosts aiming to secure their first win of the season.Rajasthan United FC will look to build on a 2-0 victory over Chanmari FC in their previous outing, a result that moved them to 11 points from …

New Delhi, April 6 (IANS) A chorus of support has emerged from across the country for the Women’s Reservation Bill, with political leaders and public figures asserting that the proposed legislation will significantly enhance women’s participation in governance and decision-making, while also addressing societal needs from a more inclusive perspective.Speaking to IANS in Lucknow, former IPS officer and former Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry, Kiran Bedi, highlighted the transformative potent…

Jaipur, April 6 (IANS) Former Rajasthan Chief Minister, Vasundhara Raje, on Monday underscored the importance of ideological commitment and loyalty within the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), stating that positions in the organisation should be given to dedicated workers rather than opportunists.Addressing party workers during the BJP’s Foundation Day event in Jaipur, Raje remarked that while party-switching is common in politics, it does not necessarily reflect a change in mindset.“Politics ha…

Jaipur, April 6 (IANS) The Meteorological Centre, Jaipur, India Meteorological Department (IMD), has issued a yellow alert for several parts of Rajasthan in view of an approaching and active Western Disturbance. A fresh spell of strong winds, rainfall, and isolated hailstorms is expected to impact the state between Monday and Wednesday.On Monday, with the activation of the weather system during the afternoon, parts of Jodhpur, Bikaner, Ajmer, and Jaipur divisions, along with the Shekhawati regio…

Jaipur, April 6 (IANS) More than two years after the BJP formed the government in Rajasthan, Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma has been allotted a dedicated chamber at the party’s state headquarters in Jaipur.Room No 5 at the BJP office has now been reserved exclusively for the Chief Minister, and a nameplate bearing his name has been installed outside the chamber. Sharma formally inaugurated the room on Monday by taking his seat there, marking the beginning of its official use.Significantly, t…

Jaipur, April 6 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) celebrated its foundation day with enthusiasm and political messaging in Jaipur on Monday, with Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma leading the celebrations alongside senior party leaders and workers. The day began with Chief Minister Sharma, accompanied by his wife, hoisting the BJP flag at his residence, ‘Balaji Tower’ near Jawahar Circle.Later, CM Sharma joined party leaders and workers at the BJP state headquarters, where he, along with Sta…

Jaipur, April 4 (IANS) In a swift and commendable response, the Cyber Crime Police Station in Jaipur’s Sawai Madhopur district of Rajasthan has successfully foiled a case of digital fraud and recovered Rs 99,998 for a victim within 48 hours, officials said on Saturday. Acting under the direction of Sawai Madhopur Superintendent of Police (SP) Jyeshtha Maitreyi, the cyber team demonstrated efficiency and vigilance amid the ongoing ‘Mule Hunter’ campaign against cybercrime.The victim, Babulal Praj…

Jaipur, April 4 (IANS) A car crashed into the rear of a trailer travelling ahead of it on the Jaipur–Bandikui Expressway early Saturday morning, resulting in the death of Sub-Inspector (SI) Hanuman Meena (55), who was posted at Sapotra Police Station in Karauli.Three others, including two constables, were injured in the accident and have been admitted to the district hospital in Dausa. The condition of the injured is stated to be stable, according to local police officials.The accident occurre…