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Jully Alleges 89 Paper Leaks In 10 Years Of BJP Govt

Tamil Nadu CM renews calls to scrap NEET after exam cancellation due to alleged paper leak, citing disadvantages for rural and disadvantaged students. The CBI has arrested five individuals, with investigations pointing to a leak originating in Nashik and spreading through coaching networks. Protests intensify nationwide demanding accountability.

Prime Minister Modi's austerity drive to cut fuel consumption has prompted a wave of similar measures across the government. Union ministers, chief ministers, and governors are significantly reducing convoy sizes and encouraging public transport. This initiative aims to curb unnecessary travel and promote economical fuel usage nationwide.

Rajasthan's Education Minister downplayed the NEET-UG 2026 cancellation, calling it "not a big issue" if irregularities occurred. However, Congress leaders accused the state government of suppressing information about the alleged paper leak, which involved a multi-state network and a "guess paper" sold for lakhs.

Police in Alwar have arrested Rahul Saini, the main accused in the abduction and gang rape of a 15-year-old schoolgirl. The incident occurred when the student was forced into an SUV on her way to school. Villagers apprehended Saini as he and his associates attempted to flee after abandoning the girl.

A major fire at the Pachpadra refinery, just before its inauguration, has prompted a high-level inquiry and a potential National Investigation Agency probe. An NIA team is expected to investigate the incident, which occurred in the Crude Distillation Unit. Authorities are examining all possibilities, including negligence, technical faults, or sabotage, given the refinery's strategic importance.

rajasthan chief minister Bhajanlal Sharma announced a two-year job experience relaxation for secretariat employee promotions and the creation of 15 additional assistant secretary posts. These measures aim to expand promotion opportunities and benefit more personnel. The government is also committed to employee welfare, including a high-level committee to study promotion and pay-scale issues.

Rajasthan's new integrated refinery, a ₹79,000 crore project, will be dedicated to the nation on April 21. This advanced facility, comparable to Jamnagar's, boasts a 9 million metric tonne annual capacity and will refine Russian crude for European markets. It signifies India's growing refining prowess and energy security, boosting the state's economy and creating thousands of opportunities.

PM should address southern states’ concerns on delimitation: Gehlot

rajasthan chief minister Bhajan Lal Sharma faced sharp criticism from the Kisan Mahapanchayat for his remarks suggesting farmers work only 25-30 days a year. The farmers' group accused the CM of deflecting from government failures in ensuring fair prices for agricultural produce and demanded an apology.

CM Sharma Attacks Gehlot Over Jaipur Metro Losses

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav criticized the Rajasthan BJP government, calling the Chief Minister a "parchi CM" and suggesting Vasundhara Raje would have brought more development. He also attacked UP CM Yogi Adityanath and alleged the BJP misuses institutions, while asserting the PDA community will lead the fight against them.

AIADMK leader Edappadi K Palaniswami vowed to revive party schemes if elected, accusing the DMK government of stalling them. He expressed confidence in his alliance's victory in the upcoming Tamil Nadu assembly elections. Meanwhile, prominent leaders from AIADMK, BJP, and PMK filed their nominations across various constituencies, engaging in electoral campaigning and criticism of the ruling DMK.

A tragic accident on a Rajasthan expressway claimed the life of Vallabh Maheshwari, 62, managing director of Shakun Group. His BMW overturned after colliding with a median and culvert wall near Alwar. Maheshwari was en route from Jaipur to Mathura when the driver lost control. He was declared dead at an Alwar hospital after initial treatment.

AICC general secretary in-charge of organisation KC Venugopal said Rajasthan will have a new CM soon. “There is no drama in Rajasthan. Everything will be clear in a day or two, and you will know who is going to be the new CM,” he said in Malappuram, Kerala. The party is going ahead with the AICC presidential poll in a most democratic manner, he said.

Vasundhara Raje, on an official visit to Sriganganagar with her entourage on Thursday, stopped her convoy on seeing three badly injured bikers lying unattended on the road and directed her officials to have them taken to the nearest hospital.

Former rajasthan chief minister Vasundhara Raje’s birthday bash at Salasar temple in Churu on Saturday turned out to be a show of political strength, with at least 53 sitting MLAs, 14 MPs and 118 ex-legislators from the BJP attending the celebrations ahead of the assembly election slated for December this year. Since Holi and Raje’s birthday both fall on March 8, the celebrations were held on Saturday, even as the saffron party organised a protest rally against the Congress-led state government here.

Rajasthan's Chief Minister, Ashok Gehlot, has reiterated the Congress party's commitment to providing English language education to students in the state. Gehlot stressed the global importance of English and its role in securing a brighter future for students. Additionally, he unveiled the party's strategy for the upcoming state elections, focusing on the establishment of guarantee camps to communicate their five years of governance accomplishments to the public. The state elections are scheduled for November 25, with results expected on December 5.

rajasthan chief minister Vasundhara Raje’s frequent trips to London when she was leader of the Opposition in the state assembly had always raised eyebrows but the assembly itself has no record of these.

A woman who was allegedly raped by a doctor fainted outside rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot's residence after heated arguments with officials who stopped her from going inside, police said.

rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot on Saturday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of conspiring against him and trying to destabilise his government.