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]Five held for lynching Rajasthan Dalit man, political row heats up
The accused also shot a video of the lynching in which they are seen giving water to the Dalit man to drink and then thrashing him repeatedly with sticks in Rajasthan
![Four people have been arrested and one minor has been detained in connection with the lynching of a Dalit man in Rajasthan. (AFP) Four people have been arrested and one minor has been detained in connection with the lynching of a Dalit man in Rajasthan. (AFP)](http://web.archive.org./web/20211011044213im_/https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2021/10/10/550x309/ff576644-29f5-11ec-8390-9108a6051a41_1633890659370.jpg)
Updated on Oct 11, 2021 03:04 AM IST
By Sachin Saini
Rajasthan Police nabs prime accused in REET 2021 cheating case
- Last month, the Rajasthan government had suspended an RAS and two RPS officers, along with 13 teachers, education department employees and three police personnel suspecting their involvement in cheating in REET 2021.
![Rajasthan Police nabs prime accused in REET 2021 cheating case.(PTI) Rajasthan Police nabs prime accused in REET 2021 cheating case.(PTI)](http://web.archive.org./web/20211011044213im_/https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2021/10/10/148x111/PTI09-26-2021-000275A-0_1633883579548_1633883601774.jpg)
Published on Oct 10, 2021 10:07 PM IST
ANI |
Dalit man beaten to death in Rajasthan over love affair, 3 detained
- The culprits also shot a video of the entire incident in which they are seen giving water to the victim to drink and then thrashing him repeatedly with sticks.
![Dalit man beaten to death in Rajasthan over love affair, 3 detained. (File image) (Getty Images/iStockphoto) Dalit man beaten to death in Rajasthan over love affair, 3 detained. (File image) (Getty Images/iStockphoto)](http://web.archive.org./web/20211011044213im_/https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2021/10/09/148x111/98e2706e-26eb-11ec-9d0a-2107028cb826_1633555683352_1633801053281.jpg)
Published on Oct 09, 2021 11:08 PM IST
PTI | By hindustantimes.com
Rajasthan minister Raghu Sharma appointed Congress in-charge for Gujarat
The appointment of Raghu Sharma , who is known to be close to Gehlot, has come as a surprise for a majority of people in the party, especially when Gujarat will be going for assembly polls next year in December 2022.
![Rajasthan health minister Raghu Sharma was appointed the in-charge of Gujarat, Daman and Diu, Dadra and Nagar Haveli late on Thursday evening. (PTI FILE PHOTO.) Rajasthan health minister Raghu Sharma was appointed the in-charge of Gujarat, Daman and Diu, Dadra and Nagar Haveli late on Thursday evening. (PTI FILE PHOTO.)](http://web.archive.org./web/20211011044213im_/https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2021/10/08/150x84/a8b10264-2829-11ec-8390-9108a6051a41_1633694541233.jpg)
Updated on Oct 08, 2021 05:32 PM IST
By Sachin Saini
Rajasthan MLA seeks removal of Gandhi’s picture from ₹2,000 notes, writes to PM
- The high-value currency notes are being used in bars which are a disgrace to Mahatma Gandhi, Bharat Singh Kundanpur, Congress MLA said.
![A lawmaker from Rajasthan wants <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>500 and <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>2000 notes without the picture of Mahatma Gandhi, says it is used in corruption and in bars. (HT File) A lawmaker from Rajasthan wants <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>500 and <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>2000 notes without the picture of Mahatma Gandhi, says it is used in corruption and in bars. (HT File)](http://web.archive.org./web/20211011044213im_/https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2021/10/07/148x111/20161118_MP-SMY-MN_ATM_-006_1633615565626_1633615573135.jpg)
Published on Oct 07, 2021 07:43 PM IST
Written by Shankhyaneel Sarkar | Edited by Poulomi Ghosh, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
Congress opts for MLA’s spouse for Vallabhnagar bypoll, BJP goes for a new face
The by-polls in Vallabhnagar and Dhariawad were necessitated due to the death of the incumbent MLAs from the Congress and BJP, respectively.
![The Congress and BJP named its candidates for the Vallabhnagar and Dhariawad bypolls. The two assembly seats are in the Udaipur division, where the Congress did not fare well in the last assembly elections. (Bloomberg) The Congress and BJP named its candidates for the Vallabhnagar and Dhariawad bypolls. The two assembly seats are in the Udaipur division, where the Congress did not fare well in the last assembly elections. (Bloomberg)](http://web.archive.org./web/20211011044213im_/https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2021/10/07/150x84/13d64356-2776-11ec-b7f8-760cd0963677_1633615142327.jpg)
Published on Oct 07, 2021 07:29 PM IST
By Sachin Saini
BJP announces candidates for bypolls to two seats in Rajasthan
The Bharatiya Janata Party has fielded Himmat Singh Jhala from Vallabhnagar (Udaipur) and Khet Singh Meena from Dhariawad (Pratapgarh) assembly seats.
![Polling will take place on October 30 and counting of votes will be held on November 2.(AP) Polling will take place on October 30 and counting of votes will be held on November 2.(AP)](http://web.archive.org./web/20211011044213im_/https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2021/10/07/148x111/BJP_candidates_for_rajasthan_bypolls_1633606576385_1633606576648.jpg)
Published on Oct 07, 2021 05:08 PM IST
PTI |
Lakhimpur violence: Congress leader Sachin Pilot en route to Sitapur
- Sachin Pilot, who arrived on a flight from Jaipur, will also try to visit Lakhimpur to meet the grieving families
![Sachin Pilot's motorcade was moving slowly as it was stopped at multiple places on the way by police personnel who searched the cars, said party sources. (PTI) Sachin Pilot's motorcade was moving slowly as it was stopped at multiple places on the way by police personnel who searched the cars, said party sources. (PTI)](http://web.archive.org./web/20211011044213im_/https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2021/10/06/148x111/PTI10-06-2021-000079B-0_1633516727801_1633516751183.jpg)
Published on Oct 06, 2021 04:17 PM IST
PTI | , Jaipur
Rajasthan guv stays child marriage registration
With objections raised by many sections, the governor decided to get the bill examined more minutely.
![Rajsthan governor Kalraj Mishra.(HT Photo) Rajsthan governor Kalraj Mishra.(HT Photo)](http://web.archive.org./web/20211011044213im_/https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2021/10/04/148x111/b029becc-24fb-11ec-97ad-def1feb12b09_1633342685805_1633381413464.jpg)
Updated on Oct 05, 2021 02:34 AM IST
By Sachin Saini, Hindustan Times, Jaipur
‘Papers were leaked during BJP rule too’: Rajasthan CM Gehlot on REET scandal
On Sunday, BJP’s Rajya Sabha MP Kirodi Lal Meena demanded the cancellation of REET and said that not only the question papers but the answer sheets were also leaked before the exam.
![Ashok Gehlot also alleged on Monday that those candidates who knew that they wouldn't pass the examination were involved in provoking people.(PTI file photo) Ashok Gehlot also alleged on Monday that those candidates who knew that they wouldn't pass the examination were involved in provoking people.(PTI file photo)](http://web.archive.org./web/20211011044213im_/https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2021/10/04/148x111/_5969ad50-3f81-11eb-be7c-3ee0679f75c0_1633353729600.png)
Published on Oct 04, 2021 06:53 PM IST
Written by Harshit Sabarwal | Edited by Avik Roy, New Delhi
PM Modi lays foundation stone for 4 Rajasthan colleges, praises Ashok Gehlot
The PM said that after 2014, 23 medical colleges had been approved by the Centre for Rajasthan of which seven colleges (Sikar, Churu, Pali, Barmer, Bharatpur, Dungarpur and Bhilwara) were already operational.
![The Prime Minister also inaugurated Central Institute of Plastics Engineering & Technology (CIPET), Institute of Petrochemical Technology in the capital. (PIB PHOTO.) The Prime Minister also inaugurated Central Institute of Plastics Engineering & Technology (CIPET), Institute of Petrochemical Technology in the capital. (PIB PHOTO.)](http://web.archive.org./web/20211011044213im_/https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2021/09/30/150x84/d8def234-21da-11ec-af35-856765b9d9af_1633028490336.jpg)
Updated on Oct 01, 2021 12:49 AM IST
By Sachin Saini, Jaipur
PM Modi inaugurates Institute of Petrochemicals Technology, Rajasthan
During his address, PM Modi noted how petrochemicals are becoming essential in our daily lives.
Published on Sep 30, 2021 12:31 PM IST
By hindustantimes.com, New Delhi
Reduce taxes, give relief to common man: Gehlot to Centre on fuel price hike
Amid soaring fuel prices, Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot has urged the Centre to reduce various taxes on petrol and diesel.
![Petrol and diesel prices in Rajasthan are among the highest in the country.(HT Photo ) Petrol and diesel prices in Rajasthan are among the highest in the country.(HT Photo )](http://web.archive.org./web/20211011044213im_/https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2021/09/29/148x111/Petrol_1620434189120_1632935946661.jpg)
Published on Sep 29, 2021 10:55 PM IST
PTI | , Jaipur
New Rajasthan marriage registration Bill retrograde: Activists
A prominent activist said allowing marriage registration for children directly approves child marriages and the Rajasthan government should have undertaken pre-legislative consultation
![The government claims that the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006 provides for declaring a child marriage void and the amended bill does not in any way dilute provisions like these (ANI Photo) The government claims that the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006 provides for declaring a child marriage void and the amended bill does not in any way dilute provisions like these (ANI Photo)](http://web.archive.org./web/20211011044213im_/https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2021/09/29/150x84/1e5cfdfc-2117-11ec-bc30-10e4c85a206c_1632914780145.jpg)
Updated on Sep 29, 2021 05:38 PM IST
By Sachin Saini
Rajasthan man throws infant daughter to death, arrested
According to police, the incident took place in Atru on Tuesday night when the accused’s wife, who had already left for her parents’ home following an argument a day before, returned to take their two children with her.
![The man was later arrested on the basis of his wife’s complaint. (REUTERS Photo/Representative use) The man was later arrested on the basis of his wife’s complaint. (REUTERS Photo/Representative use)](http://web.archive.org./web/20211011044213im_/https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2021/09/29/150x84/8dd7721c-2107-11ec-bc30-10e4c85a206c_1632939863317.jpg)
Updated on Sep 30, 2021 12:47 AM IST
By Sachin Saini, Jaipur
1,822 bodies found in Indira Gandhi canal in 10 years; Raj gets HC notice
The petition in the Rajasthan high court was filed by a school teacher who said he gathered data about the bodies found in the Indira Gandhi canal using the right to information law.
![The Rajasthan high court issued notice to the government on a petition that wants nets to be set up on the Indira Gandhi canal to stop bodies from flowing into the state (HT photo/Representative image) The Rajasthan high court issued notice to the government on a petition that wants nets to be set up on the Indira Gandhi canal to stop bodies from flowing into the state (HT photo/Representative image)](http://web.archive.org./web/20211011044213im_/https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2021/09/28/150x84/1754df6a-2096-11ec-a983-e483dc519f3b_1632859139519.jpg)
Published on Sep 29, 2021 01:29 AM IST
By Sachin Saini
REET scandal: Accused tried selling Bluetooth slipper at ₹5-6 Lakh, say police
On Sunday, the police arrested members of a gang for allegedly selling Bluetooth device fitted slippers to candidates appearing in the exam held to select government school teachers in Rajasthan.
![The five members arrested by the Bikaner police are — Madanlal, Trilokchand, Omprakash, Gopal Krishna, and Kiran.(Representative image) The five members arrested by the Bikaner police are — Madanlal, Trilokchand, Omprakash, Gopal Krishna, and Kiran.(Representative image)](http://web.archive.org./web/20211011044213im_/https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2021/09/27/148x111/0b7355da-1eae-11ec-bd55-a839e72d05c9_1632649656760_1632737640703.jpg)
Published on Sep 27, 2021 03:46 PM IST
Written by Harshit Sabarwal | Edited by Avik Roy, New Delhi
Rajasthan ranks 3rd in women unemployment after Haryana and J&K;
India’s average unemployment rate is 8.57%, with 7.9% for men and 14.3% for females, as per the CMIE report.
![Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot. (File photo) Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot. (File photo)](http://web.archive.org./web/20211011044213im_/https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2021/09/26/150x84/babce44e-1edf-11ec-8752-7a8d4023984b_1632671258586.png)
Updated on Sep 26, 2021 09:17 PM IST
By Sachin Saini
Ahead of REET, Rajasthan suspends mobile internet, SMS services in 5 districts
Rajasthan Teacher Eligibility Test or REET is being conducted by the Ajmer-based Rajasthan Board of Secondary Education at 3,993 exam centres across the state.
![Rajasthan has suspended mobile internet and SMS services ahead of REET. (Bachchan Kumar/HT File Photo) Rajasthan has suspended mobile internet and SMS services ahead of REET. (Bachchan Kumar/HT File Photo)](http://web.archive.org./web/20211011044213im_/https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2021/09/26/148x111/REET_2021_Rajasthan_mobile_internet_SMS_1632628424003_1632628424106.jpg)
Published on Sep 26, 2021 09:33 AM IST
By hindustantimes.com | Written by Meenakshi Ray, New Delhi
Bus stands in all 33 districts of Rajasthan see heavy rush of REET candidates
Rajasthan government has announced free travel for REET candidates in both state roadways and private buses while the North Western Railway is also operating 26 special trains covering almost all important stations from September 25 to 26.
![REET 2021 is being conducted by the Ajmer-based Rajasthan Board of Secondary Education at 3,993 exam centres. REET 2021 is being conducted by the Ajmer-based Rajasthan Board of Secondary Education at 3,993 exam centres.](http://web.archive.org./web/20211011044213im_/https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2021/09/25/148x111/rajasthan_reet_2021_bus_stands_crowded_1632594875360_1632594875570.jpg)
Published on Sep 26, 2021 12:07 AM IST
PTI | | Posted by Sharangee Dutta, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
REET 2021: Mobile internet, SMS, social media to be suspended in these districts
Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, who reviewed the preparations for the aforesaid exam, also issued a warning for state government personnel against helping candidates cheat.
Published on Sep 25, 2021 05:07 PM IST
By hindustantimes.com | Written by Sharmita Kar
Sachin Pilot meets Rahul for 2nd time in a week, Priyanka Gandhi also present
- This is the second meeting between Rahul Gandhi and former Rajasthan deputy chief minister Sachin Pilot. The two earlier met on September 17 where both leaders discussed the political situation in the state.
![Pilot was the deputy chief minister and Rajasthan state unit president till July 2020 but resigned from both posts after he expressed his discontent with Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot.(HT File) Pilot was the deputy chief minister and Rajasthan state unit president till July 2020 but resigned from both posts after he expressed his discontent with Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot.(HT File)](http://web.archive.org./web/20211011044213im_/https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2021/09/24/148x111/70a69ff0-0e70-11ec-9f5a-6ec3df6f49ec_1632495814256_1632495821895.jpg)
Published on Sep 24, 2021 08:34 PM IST
Written by Shankhyaneel Sarkar | Edited by Poulomi Ghosh, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
REET exam: Govt says personnel found leaking question paper will be terminated
Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has also approved the proposal for termination of government personnel found leaking the question paper.
![Ahead of REET 2021, Rajasthan govt approves proposals to stop cheating. (Satish Bate/HT PHOTO) Ahead of REET 2021, Rajasthan govt approves proposals to stop cheating. (Satish Bate/HT PHOTO)](http://web.archive.org./web/20211011044213im_/https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2021/09/24/150x84/6c7aae28-1d23-11ec-bd55-a839e72d05c9_1632479944834.jpg)
Published on Sep 24, 2021 04:09 PM IST
By Sachin Saini
‘Rajasthan leads solar installed capacity in India’: Govt report
Karnataka comes second with 7469.01 MW, followed by Gujarat 5708MW, Tamil Nadu 4675MW and Andhra Pradesh 4380MW.
![Chief minister Ashok Gehlot said Rajasthan’s solar generation potential has been assessed at 142 GW. (File photo) Chief minister Ashok Gehlot said Rajasthan’s solar generation potential has been assessed at 142 GW. (File photo)](http://web.archive.org./web/20211011044213im_/https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2021/09/23/150x84/2d5c729c-1c67-11ec-bd55-a839e72d05c9_1632399415777.png)
Updated on Sep 23, 2021 05:46 PM IST
By Sachin Saini
Leopard kills woman in Udaipur; third attack in three days
Earlier, an 18-year-old man and a four-year-old child were attacked in the region prompting the forest department to lay trap cages to capture the leopard
![Representational Image. (HT fle photo) Representational Image. (HT fle photo)](http://web.archive.org./web/20211011044213im_/https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2021/09/23/150x84/79dda432-1c63-11ec-bd55-a839e72d05c9_1632397541628.jpg)
Published on Sep 23, 2021 05:15 PM IST
By Sachin Saini
Seven-year-old raped, killed in Rajasthan’s Nagaur; neighbour arrested
Police caught the accused as he was last seen with the girl by some villagers. They said the accused, known to the girl, abducted her. He then took her to a secluded place and raped her
![Representational Image. (File photo) Representational Image. (File photo)](http://web.archive.org./web/20211011044213im_/https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2021/09/22/150x84/5359bc06-1b9b-11ec-8372-9724726ad21c_1632311555837.jpg)
Published on Sep 22, 2021 05:22 PM IST
4 killed in head-on collision between bus and truck in Rajasthan
Rajasthan Police said the injured were pulled out by breaking the glass of the bus and taken to the Sriganganagar district’s government hospital
![Four charred bodies have been recovered from the accident site at Rajasthan’s Sriganganagar district, police said. (Getty Images/iStockphoto) Four charred bodies have been recovered from the accident site at Rajasthan’s Sriganganagar district, police said. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)](http://web.archive.org./web/20211011044213im_/https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2021/09/20/150x84/69abd2c2-19df-11ec-8372-9724726ad21c_1632120964041.jpg)
Published on Sep 20, 2021 12:26 PM IST
By Sachin Saini
Don’t take any step to harm Congress, Rajasthan CM Gehlot urges Amarinder Singh
Ashok Gehlot asserts that sometimes party high command has to make decisions based on feedback from legislators and the public
![Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot calls upon all Congressmen to rise above themselves and act responsibly in the interest of the country and the party. (ANI) Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot calls upon all Congressmen to rise above themselves and act responsibly in the interest of the country and the party. (ANI)](http://web.archive.org./web/20211011044213im_/https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2021/09/19/150x84/ebef52a6-195b-11ec-8290-f3054f4a954c_1632077403752.jpg)
Updated on Sep 20, 2021 12:36 AM IST
By Sachin Saini
Rajasthan education dept issues advisory for parents, teachers against online games
The advisory contains the do’s and don’ts for parents and teachers to protect their children from online gaming addiction
![These games are designed in such a way that they excite the player to the extent of passion to play further. These games are designed in such a way that they excite the player to the extent of passion to play further.](http://web.archive.org./web/20211011044213im_/https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2021/09/19/150x84/b5780186-1957-11ec-84c4-2baf74611101_1632062639442.png)
Updated on Sep 19, 2021 08:14 PM IST
By Sachin Saini