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Four labourers, including three women, died after consuming acid mistaking it for alcohol at a wedding venue in Bhilwara district. The incident occurred in Aloli village, with one person critically injured. Police are investigating safety lapses and storage of hazardous chemicals

The over 10-day Khejri Bachao Andolan in Bikaner was called off after the Rajasthan government assured no Khejri tree would be felled until a special protection law is enacted, following talks with ministers and community leaders

Former CM Ashok Gehlot expressed concern over reports that a Rajasthan team at the National School Games in Manipur was allegedly held at gunpoint and robbed. He demanded a thorough investigation and stronger security for traveling students

Rajasthan is experiencing severe cold, with night temperatures dipping below 10°C and four locations recording below 5°C. Schools in over a dozen districts, including Jaipur and Ganganagar, extended winter vacations. Dense fog, cold day conditions, bonfires, and night shelters are reported across the state

Gaushalas in Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh have stopped using vulture-toxic veterinary drugs, helping stabilize populations of critically endangered long-billed vultures. Safe carcass disposal and alternative medicines like meloxicam support conservation, public health, and gradual recovery of these essential scavengers

Rajasthan experienced cold and dry weather with isolated fog in Udaipur and Kota divisions. Karauli was the coldest at 3.1°C, while Barmer recorded 29°C. The Meteorological Centre forecasts continued cold and dry conditions across the state in the coming days

Rajasthan’s Pratapgarh police rescued 53 tribal labourers from captivity in Maharashtra’s Solapur district after they were lured with false job promises, forced into unpaid labour and abuse. A case has been registered and further investigation is underway

Tension erupted in Chomu town of Jaipur district after a dispute over an iron railing near a mosque turned violent, leading to stone-pelting and injuries to six policemen. Police used tear gas, conducted a flag march, and restored order

The 100-metre benchmark and the use of local profile would result in a significant part of the Aravalli range vulnerable to mining and construction

A 75-year-old woman’s condition worsened after allegedly receiving the wrong blood group during transfusion at PBM Hospital’s cancer wing in Bikaner. The error was caught in time, emergency treatment stabilised her, and hospital authorities have ordered an inquiry

Himachal Pradesh police are investigating multiple aeroplane-shaped balloons marked with PIA logos or Pakistani flags found across the state. Authorities have contacted neighboring states and the Indian Air Force to trace their origin, with no suspicious devices detected so far

Rajasthan experienced a significant drop in night temperatures, with Fatehpur recording the lowest at 5.3°C. Cold wave conditions are expected to persist in several areas, affecting daily life across the state, including Jaipur at 11.7°C

Hyderabad defeated Rajasthan by six wickets in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Super League match in Pune. Tanmay Agarwal scored 73 and Rahul Buddhi hit 55, while Mohd Siraj and Chama Milind starred with the ball to restrict Rajasthan

About 4,300 MW of solar projects in Rajasthan face full daytime curtailment due to limited transmission capacity, threatening Rs 20,000 crore of investments. Industry urges short-term relief, dynamic line rating, and better evacuation mechanisms to prevent stranded renewable assets

Restoration of the heritage Sardar Mahal near Charminar is in its final stages and is expected to be completed by April next year. The building will feature an art gallery, cafe and heritage accommodation, turning it into a new tourist attraction in the Old City

Leopard sightings are rising across Jaipur, with a new incident in Bajaj Nagar captured on CCTV. Forest teams using tracking tools and patrols are monitoring the animal as residents are urged to take precautions, given the area’s proximity to Jhalana Leopard Safari

A 20-year-old nursing student was found murdered with her throat slit in a rented room in Rajasthan’s Khairthal-Tijara district. Police arrested a 21-year-old co-tenant while fleeing. Her family alleged kidnapping and rape, sparking brief protests by local residents

Hyderabad cybercrime police arrested three youths from Rajasthan for providing bank accounts to ‘digital arrest’ fraudsters. A victim lost Rs 37.70 lakh, while a total of Rs 3 crore was transferred nationwide. Police seized mobile phones and launched further investigations.

RPF, Child Line, and Srishti Seva Sansthan rescued 22 minors from Dungarpur railway station, who were allegedly being trafficked to Gujarat for labour. Three agents were detained, and the children were placed in a care home. Authorities continue investigating the trafficking network.

Two Jodhpur businessmen on a family vacation in Thailand died after being found in their hotel’s swimming pool under unclear circumstances. CCTV showed both men drowning. Relatives have completed legal formalities, and the bodies are expected to reach Jodhpur by Thursday evening