Praveen Gupta

Recent months have seen a disturbing surge in premeditated murders across India, fuelled by rejection and a sense of entitlement. From Hyderabad to Bengaluru, five cities reported five brutal killings, highlighting a dangerous pattern where relationships end in violent deaths.

A surprising number of individuals grapple with chronic headaches, even when their medical exams return normal. Health professionals point to lifestyle elements that might be sliding under the radar. Stress levels, improper sitting habits, and the relentless hours in front of screens are all key players in this headache saga.

Rajasthan's Additional Chief Secretary, Praveen Gupta, reviewed preparations at Sawai Man Singh Stadium for upcoming IPL matches. The Public Works Department is prioritizing spectator comfort and safety, completing renovations including floodlights, new lifts, and upgraded washrooms. This visit marked Gupta's first since assuming his new role.

Epilepsy in women is not constant. It changes with hormonal shifts during puberty, reproductive years, and menopause. These changes impact seizure frequency and management. Doctors emphasize personalized care, considering factors like pregnancy and birth control. Postpartum and perimenopause also present unique challenges. Understanding these life-stage transitions is key to effective epilepsy management for women.

World Down Syndrome Day calls for action, emphasizing that early support and opportunities shape a child's development. Consistent stimulation, speech and occupational therapy, and inclusive schooling are vital for cognitive and physical growth. Prioritizing health monitoring and coordinated care ensures a child's well-being. Early intervention is transformative, empowering children to thrive.

In all, 2.89 lakh voters will cast their votes on December 5 as the final voter list for Sardarshahar assembly by-poll has been issued, informed state’s chief electoral officer Praveen Gupta.

Jaipur, India has added new voters to the electoral roll from 199 assembly constituencies. This was done after the final publication of the voters’ list on Thursday. Of the total 1018 lakh voters, 511 crore are female voters and 266 crore are male voters. There has been an increase of 252 in the number of women voters and 236 in men voters since the initial stage of the special summary revision programme.

The state’s election department launched the Persons with Disability (PwD) app 2.0 to ensure the PwD voters in the state get all kinds of election-related facilities online. They can also put in a request for a postal ballot option through his app.

In all, 14.22 lakh new voters were added to the voters’ list, taking the total numbers of voters in Rajasthan to 5.

The paucity of talented spinners in domestic cricket is alarming. After Amit Mishra and Piyush Chawla, very few leg-spinners inspire confidence.

In all, 10,193 people belonging to denotified/nomadic tribes - including Banjara, Gadia-Lohars, Kanjar, Bagri, Baori and others - have been added to the electoral rolls as a part of the special summary revision programme organised by the state’s election department.

Over 5.26 crore voters will decide the fate of 1,862 candidates contesting from 199 seats in the assembly elections in Rajasthan. Voting will be held on Saturday from 7am to 6pm. The Karanpur assembly seat election has been adjourned due to the demise of Congress candidate Gurmeet Singh Kooner.

A 57-year-old auto parts manufacturer was rendered unconscious and looted by unidentified people near the Bus Stand area.

The Election Commission (EC) has now allowed four cut-off dates - January 1, April 1, July 1, and October 1 - in a year for citizens turning 18 to register themselves as voters, said state’s chief electoral officer (CEO) Praveen Gupta.

Filing nominations for the Karanpur assembly seat elections in Rajasthan will start on Tuesday, according to Chief Electoral Officer Praveen Gupta. The election for this seat was deferred due to the death of Congress candidate Gurmeet Singh Koonar. The nomination process will begin on December 12, allowing candidates to submit their papers until December 19. The scrutiny of nominations will take place on December 20, and voting will be held on January 5, with counting on January 8.

On the occasion of International Day of Older Persons on Saturday, the state’s election department felicitated 14,976 voters aged 100 years and above in 33 districts of the state, said state’s chief electoral officer Praveen Gupta.

The state’s election department during a meeting on Monday decided to give options to specially-abled voters in Rajasthan to add the word ‘Divyang’ before their names on the voters’ list, said chief electoral officer (CEO) of Rajasthan Praveen Gupta.

One nomination paper was filed on Thursday as the election commission (EC) issued notification for the Sardarshahar assembly bypoll, scheduled to be held on December 5.

The state’s election department, in its effort to make the functioning of the department eco-friendly, has prepared a long-term action plan under which e-mails and digital media will be used for official correspondence with officers of the department and other departments, said state’s chief

Over 3 lakh people exercised their franchise via postal ballot ahead of the Rajasthan Assembly elections. 51,890 polling stations have been set up, with 12,500 booths marked sensitive. Webcasting and videography arrangements have been made at sensitive booths. Over 1 lakh police personnel have been deployed, along with facilities for differently-abled persons. Home voting facilities have been arranged and over 3 lakh people have cast their votes via postal ballot.

Chief election commissioner Sushil Chandra, who was here on Saturday, discussed the forthcoming bypolls in Vallabhnagar and Dhariyawad. During the meeting, the CEC issued instructions to administrative officers for timely completion of all activities related to the polls.

State’s chief electoral officer Praveen Gupta said Governor Kalraj Mishra will be the chief guest at the 12th National Voters’ Day programme to be held on Tuesday.

Booth app, an integrated app that helps in management of queues during elections and also gives real-time voter turnout figures, will be introduced in Rajasthan during the next Assembly elections due in 2023, said the state's chief electoral officer, Praveen Gupta on Thursday.

Governor Kalraj Mishra has called upon citizens to exercise their vote with full discretion and responsibility for a strong democracy.

The counting of votes in the bypolls to Sahada, Sujangarh and Rajsamand assembly seats in Rajasthan will be held on Sunday.