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Four Border Security Force personnel received Gallantry Medals for their courage. Deputy Commandant Ravindra Rathore and his team apprehended Pakistani rangers who crossed the international border. Their actions foiled malicious intentions and saved a fellow jawan. The awards were presented by the Union Home Minister.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will visit Bikaner on May 25 and 26. The visit focuses on increasing drone smuggling of narcotics and weapons from Pakistan. Shah will inspect border outposts and hold high-level meetings with officials. This visit is crucial for national security and border management. Preparations are underway across five border districts.

Police have arrested two more Lawrence Bishnoi gang members in sri ganganagar for conspiring to extort a jeweller through threats and reconnaissance for firing. This brings the total arrests to seven, with the gang aiming to instill fear among businessmen. The accused, previously involved in a Mumbai firing, were brought from jail for further interrogation.

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Police in sri ganganagar intercepted a car without a number plate, arresting two Punjab smugglers. The operation, involving a dramatic chase and blockade, recovered 1.5 kg of heroin, 1 kg of opium, five foreign-made pistols, and 72 cartridges, believed to be dropped by a Pakistani drone.

A constable in sri ganganagar's CDR cell has been suspended for allegedly aiding an international drug syndicate. Constable Mangat Ram is accused of providing misleading information to police teams involved in seizing 10 kg of heroin dropped by drones from Pakistan. Investigations revealed his direct contact with arrested smugglers.

An Indian merchant navy Vice Captain from Rajasthan is among 21 crew members stranded after Iran's IRGC seized a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz. The vessel, en route to India, was reportedly fired upon before being taken. Family members are appealing for government intervention to ensure the safe return of all Indian sailors.

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Border districts in Rajasthan, including Jaisalmer and Barmer, conducted a large-scale mock drill and blackout exercise to prepare for potential enemy air strikes. Sirens and police vehicles recreated emergency scenarios, with residents instructed to switch off lights. The drill assessed administrative preparedness and public cooperation in disaster management.

Parts of Rajasthan are bracing for gusty winds and light rainfall on Friday due to a Western Disturbance, with isolated areas like sri ganganagar and Jaipur expected to see winds of 40-50 kmph. While maximum temperatures currently hover around 40-42 degrees Celsius, a marginal drop is anticipated in northern regions before temperatures gradually rise again.

India braces for a dual weather onslaught: heatwaves scorch northern and central states like Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh, while heavy rains, thunderstorms, and gusty winds lash the northeast, east, and south. The IMD forecasts these contrasting conditions to persist until April 29, demanding close monitoring.