Rajasthan

Bharatpur (Rajasthan): In a scene straight out of a film, a family from Uttarakhand was reunited with their son—whom they had believed dead for nearly a year and a half. Tears, disbelief, and overwhelming emotion filled the “Apna Ghar Ashram” in Bharatpur on Monday, as 28-year-old Umesh suddenly stood alive before his grieving mother and sister. Disappeared During Mental Illness, Presumed Dead According to reports, Umesh, a resident of Nainital, went missing in May 2024 due to mental health issues. His mother, Tara Devi, and sister, Prema Devi, searched for him tirelessly. Despite registering a missing person complaint at Lal Kuan police station, they received no leads.Months turned into a year, hope faded, and the family eventually accepted that Umesh was no longer alive. Rescued...

Agra/Prayagraj: The case of 13-year-old Gauri, who became “Sadhvi Gauri” during this year’s Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj, has taken another dramatic turn. Months after reports surfaced that the minor from Agra had been “donated” by her family to the Juna Akhara, the narrative has changed once again. Earlier this year, the controversy erupted when Juna Akhara expelled Mahant Kaushal Giri after allegations that the girl had been pushed into renunciation at a tender age. Gauri was subsequently placed under the care of Agra’s Nari Niketan for protection and counselling. Returned to Family, Then Escaped Back to Her Guru A few days ago, the minor was officially handed over to her parents. However, in a surprising move, she left home soon after and travelled to Haryana to live again with her ...

Jaipur: In a major anti-corruption action, the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Friday arrested a woman Head Constable posted at Bhuhana Police Station in Jhunjhunu district after she was caught red-handed accepting a bribe of ₹20,000. The arrest was made following a complaint, verification process, and a pre-planned trap executed by the Jhunjhunu ACB unit under the directives of the ACB headquarters. Bribe Demand Confirmed After Complaint According to ACB Director General of Police Govind Gupta, the complaint was filed by a man who, along with his brother and uncle, is named in an ongoing case related to a family dispute registered at Bhuhana Police Station. The investigation of the case was being handled by Head Constable Santosh. The complainant alleged that Santosh had demanded...

Jaipur: While the nation is still abuzz with election results, icy winds have taken over Rajasthan, sending temperatures plummeting across the state. Several districts, including Sikar, Jhunjhunu, and Tonk, are experiencing an intense cold wave, with residents bracing for severe chill. Fatehpur in Shekhawati recorded the lowest morning temperature at 4.8°C on Saturday, while Nagaur registered a minimum of 5.8°C. The cold spell is spreading rapidly, affecting multiple cities and causing discomfort among locals. Officials from the Meteorological Department have warned that the cold wave is likely to intensify in the coming days. Widespread Chill Across DistrictsThe cold has gripped a total of 11 districts, including Sikar, Bikaner, Dausa, Sirohi, Churu, Tonk, Karauli, Alwar, Jhunjhunu,...