Rajasthan

State in Northwestern India

Rajasthan is a state in northern India. It covers 342,239 square kilometres (132,139 sq mi) or 10.4 per cent of India's total geographical area. It is the largest Indian state by area and the seventh largest by population. It is on India's northwestern side, where it comprises most of the wide and inhospitable Thar Desert and shares a border with the Pakistani provinces of Punjab to the northwest and Sindh to the west, along the Sutlej-Indus River valley. It is bordered by five other Indian states: Punjab to the north; Haryana and Uttar Pradesh to the northeast; Madhya Pradesh to the southeast; and Gujarat to the southwest. Its geographical location is 23°.3' to 30°.12' North latitude and 69°.30' to 78°.17' East longitude, with the Tropic of Cancer passing through its southernmost tip.

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Public feedback, atmosphere indicate Congress' return to power in Rajasthan, says Ashok Gehlot

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Wednesday said feedback from the people and the atmosphere in the state indicate that the Congress will retain power...

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Milk, egg, meat, wool output increased in 2022-23: Government data

The latest 'basic animal husbandry statistics' show that Uttar Pradesh has replaced Rajasthan as the top milk producer in 2022-23. However, Rajasthan reported..

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Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot confident of Congress forming government in Telangana

Rajasthan CM Gehlot expressed confidence in the Congress forming governments in all five states, highlighting the impressive guarantees of Telangana Congress. He..

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Rajasthan bus accident: 33 passengers injured as bus overturns in Pratapgarh

All injured were rushed to the district hospital in a truck and later in an ambulance, where three passengers were said to be critical.

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Congress will get clear majority in Rajasthan: CM Ashok Gehlot

Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot on Monday expressed confidence that the Congress will get a clear majority in the assembly elections held last week. The..

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Centre convenes all-party meeting on December 2 ahead of Parliament winter session

The government has called for an all-party meeting on December 2, ahead of the Winter Session of Parliament that is set to begin on December 4. The session will..

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The vote count is a week away but Rajasthan’s Pushkar animal fair is already counting losses — from election-time cash curbs. Poll-related cash..

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Many boycotted vote in Raj over unaddressed grievances

As citizens across Rajasthan eagerly participated in the democratic process by casting their votes in the just-concluded polls, some booths became the focal..

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More women than men voted in Raj; final turnout 75.4%

More women voted than men in Rajasthan as the final voting percentage for 199 assembly seats stood at 75.45% (including postal ballots), state’s chief..

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INDIA alliance will be wiped out in Chhattisgarh, MP & Rajasthan: PM Modi

The INDIA alliance will be wiped out in Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan where Legislative Assembly polls were completed, Prime Minister Narendra Modi..

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Congress leader Pratap Khachariyawas exudes confidence in party forming government in Rajasthan

Rajasthan Minister Pratap Singh Khachariyawas expressed confidence that the Congress party will win the Civil Lines constituency and form the government in..

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After election day in Rajasthan, all eyes are on Gehlot's political future

With Rajasthan's voters having exercised their franchise on Saturday, the corridors of politics and power are abuzz with whispers regarding the fate of CM Ashok..

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We also built Ram temples but didn't seek votes in his name: Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel takes dig at BJP

Chhattisgarh CM accuses BJP of playing politics over Ram Temple construction in Ayodhya; CM Baghel takes a holy dip in Kharun River and offers prayers on Kartik..

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Weather update: Heavy rain predicted in Uttarakhand, Rajasthan, other states, check latest forecast

The severe winters are expected to be several weeks away, but after Monday, the temperature is expected to slightly decrease. The temperature is predicted to..

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Rajasthan turnout crosses 74%, edges past 2018 figure

More than 68% of the electorate in Rajasthan exercised their voting rights across 199 assembly constituencies by 5pm during Saturday’s polling, which was..

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'No hindrance in voting': Rajasthan police clarifies after stone pelting in Sikar

Stone pelting and a scuffle at a voting booth were reported in Sikar, Rajasthan during the assembly elections. Police clarified that there was no hindrance to..

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Rajasthan assembly polls: Over 68% voter turnout, stray incidents of violence

The Rajasthan assembly elections recorded a voter turnout of more than 68% by 5pm. The overall polling was peaceful with only a few incidents of violence. The..

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'I don't care who says what': Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot on forming Congress government

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot expresses confidence in Congress forming the government in the state despite criticism from Union Minister Gajendra Singh..

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Weather update: IMD issues orange alert, predicts heavy rain for several states; check IMD forecast for next 4 days

According to the IMD's forecast, there will be sporadic heavy rainfall on Sunday in the regions of Gujarat, north Konkan, north Madhya Maharashtra, Marathwada,..

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Rajasthan polls: Governor Kalraj Mishra appeals people to take part in voting peacefully

Rajasthan Governor Kalraj Mishra cast his vote at a polling booth in Mahatma Gandhi Government School in Jaipur. He appealed for peaceful voting and urged people..

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Assembly polls underway in Rajasthan, over 40 per cent votes cast till 1 pm

Rajasthan witnesses brisk voting as more than 40% of the electorate cast their votes by 1 pm in the state elections. The polling is peaceful and the voting..

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'Rahul Gandhi's remark against PM shows his values': BJP's Alka Gurjar on World Cup 'panauti' row

As the polling process is underway in Rajasthan, BJP leader Alka Singh Gurjar criticized Rahul Gandhi's 'panauti' remark against Prime Minister Narendra Modi,..

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'Modi ji's speeches lack substance,' Ashok Gehlot's swipe at PM

After casting his vote in Sardarpura, Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot took a swipe at prime minister Narendra Modi on Saturday saying his speeches "lack..

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Congress appeals to voters in Rajasthan to exercise franchise, Rahul Gandhi says vote for 'govt of guarantees'

Polling began Saturday morning for the 199 assembly seats in Rajasthan where the BJP is going all out to wrest power from the Congress which hopes to beat the..

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Rajasthan Assembly Elections 2023: BJP, Congress woo smaller parties, rebels who can be deciding factors

Major contenders in Rajasthan are pressurizing smaller parties and rebels, who have significant popularity especially in 68 seats, to cross over to their parties..

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Rajasthan elections: Polling agent dies of suspected cardiac arrest

A polling agent of a candidate died due to suspected cardiac arrest in Pali district of Rajasthan on Saturday. Polling for the Rajasthan assembly elections began..

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Congress government failed to deliver on promises, will get befitting reply from people: Rajasthan BJP chief

Rajasthan BJP president C P Joshi accused the Congress government of failing on promises, indulging in corruption, and said people will give a befitting reply in..

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Rajasthan polls: Vasundhara Raje casts vote in Jhalawar, urges voters to make lotus bloom

Former Rajasthan CM Vasundhara Raje cast her vote in Jhalawar. Raje urges voters to vote for Bhartiya Janata Party. She is contesting from Jhalrapatan against..

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Rajasthan logs 9.77 per cent voter turnout till 9.30 am, says Election Commission

Rajasthan recorded 9.77% polling for 199 assembly constituencies till 9.30 am. Voting began at 7 am after days of hectic campaigning by major political parties...

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Rajasthan polls: 'BJP will form strong government', says Arjun Ram Meghwal after casting vote in Bikaner

Union minister Arjun Ram Meghwal cast his vote in Bikaner East Assembly constituency in the Rajasthan assembly elections. He expressed confidence that the BJP..

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No anti-incumbency, Congress will form govt in Rajasthan again: CM Ashok Gehlot

Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot on Saturday said there is no anti-incumbency against the Congress and the party will form the government in the state..

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Congress will get another chance in Rajasthan, says Sachin Pilot

Congress leader Sachin Pilot exuded confidence on Saturday that his party will get another chance in the state, saying the mood of the people is towards changing..

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Assembly polls: Rajasthan minister confident of victory, says general voters with him

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Rajasthan polls: Congress aims to buck 'alternate' trend, BJP seeks comeback

As no political party has retained power in Rajasthan for the last 25 years, Congress is hoping to buck the trend banking on Gehlot's "welfarism" and promises..

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Rajasthan elections: Polling begins for 199 assembly seats

Polling began on Saturday morning for the 199 assembly seats in Rajasthan where the BJP is going all out to wrest power from the Congress which hopes to beat the..

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Rajasthan's 16th Legislative Assembly Election: Voting underway | Overview of 200 Constituencies 03:33

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BJP expecting decisive gains in Gujjar-dominated eastern Rajasthan

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s reference to “injustice” meted out to Gujjar community leaders, the late Rajesh Pilot and his son Sachin Pilot, by the..

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Rajasthan assembly polls 2023: A look at key constituencies, contestants

Rajasthan is set to vote for assembly elections on Saturday, with polling taking place in 199 out of 200 constituencies. The fate of 1,875 candidates, including..

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Rajasthan polls: Polling to start at 7 am, over 3 lakh exercise franchise via postal ballot

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..

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Make me win as I am a Rajasthani, says Ashok Gehlot taking a jibe at PM Modi, Amit Shah

On the eve of polling in Rajasthan, Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot played the 'son of the soil' card, urging people to vote for him as a 'Rajasthani' over two..

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Congress hopes to buck trend, BJP seeks to reclaim fortress: Stage set for battle royale in Rajasthan

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Pralhad Joshi seeks apology from Kharge over Rahul Gandhi's 'panauti' remarks

BJP leaders condemn Rahul Gandhi's low-level language and demand an apology for his remarks against PM Modi made during a rally in Rajasthan. Parliamentary..

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There's a strong undercurrent in favour of Congress: Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot

CM Ashok Gehlot expresses optimism about Congress' chances in Rajasthan polls, citing a strong undercurrent in favor of the ruling party. He believes that the..

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Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot shares Sachin Pilot's video appeal to voters

Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot posted a video on social media platforms in which his former deputy Sachin Pilot appeals to people to vote for the Congress..

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1.02 lakh security personnel to be deployed in Rajasthan

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'Will they now send notice...': Chattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel on Rahul Gandhi's jibe on India's World Cup loss

Earlier in the week, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi, while addressing a rally in Rajasthan's Barmer, indirectly hinted that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's presence in..

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'Opposition has done nothing except...': CM Ashok Gehlot's attacks BJP

Attacking the Saffron party earlier, Gehlot said that the BJP is annoyed by the fact that it could not topple the Government in Rajasthan.

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IMD Weather update: Heavy rainfall predicted in these states from November 25; yellow alert issued

The forecast also indicates that thunderstorm activity is likely over Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat and south Rajasthan till next week.

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PM Modi spots 95-year-old BJP man, draws cheers

PM Narendra Modi on Thursday drew cheers from the audience at his poll rally in Deogarh in Rajasthan when he recognised a nonagenarian BJP member, Dharam Chand..

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Voters will make magician Gehlot vanish on December 3: Amit Shah

On Friday, the last day of campaigning for the Rajasthan elections, Congress’s Sachin Pilot rebutted PM Modi’s remarks about his late father. “I heard the..

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Election Commission notice to Rahul for PM Modi jibes

The Election Commission on Thursday issued notice to Congress MP Rahul Gandhi over his recent “jebkatra (pickpocket)” and “panauti” jibes against Prime..

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Rajasthan weddings turn hotspots to connect with people

The campaigning ended Thursday evening in Rajasthan, but for the candidates, at least in Jaipur, there was no rest. From rallies, roadshows and door-to-door..

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BJP, Congress woo smaller parties to boost position before voting

Attrition has begun even before the poll results are in. As electioneering reaches fever pitch in the run up to the Rajasthan elections, both Congress and BJP..

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Day after Lalu, Nitish too leaves for Delhi, sparks debate

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar travels to Delhi for routine eye check-up, triggering speculation due to timing of RJD chief Lalu Prasad's visit. Nitish's visit may..

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PM acknowledges nonagenarian BJP member sitting in crowd, targets Congress for its treatment of Sachin Pilot

PM Modi recognized nonagenarian BJP member Dharam Chand Derasariya at his rally in Deogarh, Rajasthan, praising his six decades of contribution to the party...

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Campaigning in Rajasthan ends, polling on Saturday

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Rajasthan polls: Amit Shah holds mega roadshows in Chittorgarh, Nathdwara on last day of campaign

On the last day of campaigning for the Rajasthan assembly elections, Union Home Minister Amit Shah held mega roadshows in Chittorgarh and Nathdwara..

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Rajasthan Assembly Elections 2023 | Congress is Confident of Win | Supriya Shrinate Explains Why 17:02

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Congress insulting Gurjars in Rajasthan: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi accused the Congress of removing Sachin Pilot, a Gurjar's son who gave his life to the party, just like they did with his father,..

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Assembly election: Congress govt in Rajasthan responsible for atrocities on women, says PM Modi on last day of campaign in state

On the last day of campaigning in poll-bound Rajasthan, PM Narendra Modi hit out at the Congress-ruled government. The Prime Minister alleged that the state has..

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Appeasement politics crossed all limits during Congress regime in Rajasthan: Amit Shah

Union minister Amit Shah on Thursday criticised the ruling Congress government in Rajasthan, alleging that the communal clashes took place in the state with..

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Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot accuses BJP of 'misleading people, hatching conspiracies' to win elections

At a press conference at the Congress office, CM Gehlot also slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's remarks on late Congress leader Rajesh Pilot and claimed the..

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BJP hatching 'conspiracies' to win polls in Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh: Gehlot

Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot on Thursday charged that the "red diary" issue and Mahadev betting app case were a "conspiracy" by the BJP to win assembly..

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Put on manifesto, IVF may become accessible to poor

The Congress party in Rajasthan has included in-vitro fertilization (IVF) under the Mukhyamantri Nishulk Chiranjeevi Swasthya Bima Yojana in their manifesto. The..