Rajasthan
State in northwestern India
Rajasthan ▸ Facts ▸ Comments ▸ News ▸ Videos
Rajasthan is a state in northwestern India. It is the largest Indian state by area and the seventh largest by population. It covers 342,239 square kilometres (132,139 sq mi) or 10.4 per cent of India's total geographical area. 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.
| 2 shares | ShareTweetSavePostSend |
![Jaisalmer Disappears Under Massive Desert Storm — No Sun, No Sky, Just Walls of Dust | Raw Footage [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20250525/1411839770-Jaisalmer-Disappears-Under-Massive-Desert-Storm-—-No.jpg) Jaisalmer Disappears Under Massive Desert Storm — No Sun, No Sky, Just Walls of Dust | Raw Footage Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:13Published | |
You Might Like
Rajasthan energy minister Heeralal Nagar’s Rs 2 lakh electricity bill unpaid: Hanuman Beniwal alleges VIP bias; flags fund misuseIndiaTimes - Published | |
Government appoints chief justices of 5 high courts, transfers 4 othersThe Union government has announced the appointment of chief justices for five high courts, including Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka, Gauhati, Patna, and Jharkhand. Additionally, the chief justices of..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Prayed for film’s release': 'Udaipur Files - Kanhaiya Lal Tailor Murder' makers moves SC against Rajasthan HC stay; hearing in 2–3 daysIndiaTimes - Published | |
Good news for commuters, NHAI to take over construction of two new expressways in Rajasthan, set to reduce travel time to..., will connect THESE major citiesThe National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has taken over the construction of two key expressways in Rajasthan, the Jaipur-to-Pachpadra and Bikaner-to-Kotputli highways.DNA - Published | |
Ravi and Beas tribunal gets another extensionThe Ravi and Beas Waters Tribunal, formed in 1986 to resolve water-sharing issues between Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan, has received another year-long extension due to unresolved clarifications..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Jaguar Fighter jet crash: Who were pilots killed in Rajasthan crash? A young pilot, another had just...Squadron Leader Lokendra Singh Sindhu, 31, was from Haryana's Rohtak while Flight Lieutenant Rishi Raj Singh, 23, was from Pali in Rajasthan. This is not the lone incident of a Jaguar fighter jet crash..DNA - Published | |
Two IAF pilots killed as Jaguar jet crashes in Rajasthan's ChuruIndiaTimes - Published | |
'He died trying to save village': Eyewitness recalls scattered remains, a diary, and a pilot's last act of bravery during fighter jet crashAn Indian Air Force Jaguar Trainer aircraft crashed near Churu, Rajasthan, resulting in the deaths of both pilots during a routine training mission. Eyewitnesses reported the pilot's efforts to steer..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Both IAF pilots killed after Jaguar fighter crashed in Rajasthan, court of enquiry set up for investigationA Jaguar aircraft of the IAF crashed in Rajasthan's Churu district on Wednesday, official sources said. The aircraft crashed in an agriculture field in Bhanoda village around 1.25 pm. A court of..DNA - Published | |
Fighter jet crashes in Rajasthan's ChuruA fighter jet crashed in Rajasthan's Churu on Wednesday.DNA - Published | |
Kota shocker: Cop’s slap leaves shopkeeper unconscious; video sparks public outrageA shocking video circulating online shows a police officer in Kota, Rajasthan, allegedly slapping a shopkeeper unconscious after an argument over a parked bike. The NGO NCMIndia Council For Men Affairs..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Boats are sailing, cars are floating': Congress' Supriya Shrinate slams BJP's Gujarat model; heavy rains in Surat submerge streetsCongress leader Supriya Shrinate criticized BJP's Gujarat Smart City model as heavy rain caused severe flooding in Surat. Over 400 mm of rain in 36 hours submerged roads and homes, disrupting daily..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Won’t share Indus waters with other states: OmarJammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has strongly opposed the central government's proposal to divert Indus River waters to other states, asserting that J&K's needs must be prioritized. His..IndiaTimes - Published | Bigger Indus plan: 113km canal to take surplus to Punjab, Haryana and RajasthanIndia is advancing its Indus water strategy by initiating a feasibility study for a 113 km canal to transfer surplus water from Jammu & Kashmir to Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan. This project aims to..IndiaTimes - Published |
Indus waters will be taken to Rajasthan, Pakistan to yearn for every drop: Amit ShahUnion Home Minister Amit Shah announced that Indus waters will reach Rajasthan's Sri Ganganagar via canals within three years, enhancing irrigation and potentially impacting Pakistan's food security...IndiaTimes - Published | Rajasthan boy overcomes self-doubt to script NEET success storyMahesh Kumar from Rajasthan, a Hindi-medium student, defied expectations by topping NEET-UG 2025 with a 99.9 percentile score. Initially hesitant to pursue science due to language concerns, Mahesh..IndiaTimes - Published |
No perfect scores in NEET-UG '25, cutoffs dip; Rajasthan boy is AIR 1NEET-UG 2025 results reveal a tougher exam as no candidate achieved a perfect score, with Mahesh Kumar from Rajasthan topping at 686. Cut-offs have declined across categories, and Delhi's Avika..IndiaTimes - Published | Labourer's mud house turns village's hub of joy after NEET featShrawan Kumar, a 19-year-old from a humble background in Rajasthan, has cleared NEET, securing a commendable rank in the OBC category. Despite working in a factory and his parents washing dishes to..IndiaTimes - Published |
Air India plane crash: Dreams shattered midair for 12 from Rajasthan, including doctor couple & their 3 childrenIndiaTimes - Published | 8 friends on picnic drown while taking bath in river in Rajasthan, 3 rescuedEight men drowned in the Banas river in Rajasthan's Tonk district on Tuesday, local police said. Three others were rescued and their condition was stable, the Superintendent of Police, Tonk, Vikas..DNA - Published |
Heatwave alert issued in Delhi-NCR, IMD predicts temperature will rise by..., in the next...The IMD has recorded the highest maximum temperature of 47.4 degrees Celsius in Rajasthan's Sri Ganganagar on Monday, June 9.DNA - Published | Passport of Rajasthan staffer held for spying reveals 4 Pakistan tripsRajasthan Police discovered Shakur Khan's passport, revealing multiple trips to Pakistan, including one in March 2025. Khan, an assistant administrative officer, is accused of aiding Pakistani visa..IndiaTimes - Published |
Patient raped in ICU of Rajasthan hospital by nursing stafferIn Alwar, a shocking incident occurred at ESIC Medical College where a 32-year-old woman, recovering from a tubectomy in the surgical ICU, was allegedly raped by a nursing staff member. Following the..IndiaTimes - Published | Rajasthan: Alwar woman raped inside hospital ICU by nursing staffer; probe underway at ESIC collegeIn Alwar, a shocking incident occurred at ESIC Medical College where a 32-year-old woman, recovering from a tubectomy in the surgical ICU, was allegedly raped by a nursing staff member. Following the..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Double engine' model only emitting smoke: Sachin Pilot slams BJP; says people still trust CongressSachin Pilot criticized the BJP's "double engine" government model, calling it an illusion that fails to deliver real progress in Rajasthan. He alleged administrative control lies with bureaucrats,..IndiaTimes - Published | Gender-neutral shift: JNU vice-chancellor to be called 'Kulguru' instead of 'Kulpati'Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) has decided to replace 'Kulpati' with 'Kulguru' for its vice-chancellor on degree certificates and academic records, a decision made during an Executive Council..IndiaTimes - Published |
SC panel lens on encroachments in RanthamboreThe Supreme Court has established a three-member committee to tackle increasing encroachments, pilgrim activity, and mining concerns within Rajasthan's Ranthambore Tiger Reserve. Responding to..IndiaTimes - Published | India clears literacy exam with 80.9%, but gender & urban-rural gaps remainThe PLFS 2023-24 reveals India's overall literacy rate at 80.9% for those aged seven and above, with Mizoram leading at 98.2%. Significant disparities persist across states, gender, and urban-rural..IndiaTimes - Published |
COVID-19 in India Live Updates: Active cases surge to 1828, 15 deaths reported, Karnataka, Rajasthan see spikeIndia is currently seeing a fresh surge in COVID-19 infections, with 1828 active cases reported as of May 30, 2025. The increase is primarily due to rising numbers in Kerala, Karnataka, Maharashtra and..DNA - Published | Operation Shield: Mock drills to be conducted in Rajasthan, Punjab, J-K, Haryana, Gujarat on this dateAn official said these drills will include blackouts, siren tests, simulated aerial attacks, and rapid rescue operations.DNA - Published |
Rajasthan state government employee, with close link to ex-Congress minister, detained on suspicion of espionage for PakistanShakur Khan was reportedly working as a personal assistant to former minister Shale Mohammad under the Congress regime in Rajasthan. For the unversed, Shale Mohammad has been a two-time MLA and a..DNA - Published | Days after Operation Sindoor, India to conduct mock drills in 5 states bordering Pakistan tomorrowIndia is all set to conduct mock drills in Gujarat, Rajasthan, Punjab, and Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday. The drills will be held in districts bordering Pakistan.DNA - Published |
What is Mysore Pak? Is it related to Pakistan anyway?After the India-Pakistan clashes in the aftermath of the Pahalgam attack, some shopkeepers in Rajasthan removed the word "Pak" from the names of sweets. Consequently, 'Moti Pak' became 'Moti Shree',..DNA - Published | 'No talks, no trade, discussion only on PoK: PM Modi's stern warning to PakistanPrime Minister Modi, addressing a rally in Rajasthan, asserted India's firm stance on national security and counterterrorism, highlighting the recent Operation Sindoor where armed forces destroyed..IndiaTimes - Published |
2 years after jumping parole, city's 'Dr Death' held from Rajasthan ashramIndiaTimes - Published | India reports 164 fresh COVID-19 cases in a week, Health Ministry reviews situation, here's what we know so farIndia has reported 164 fresh cases of Covid 19, including Maharashtra, Gujarat, Delhi and Rajasthan. Maharashtra has 56 active cases. Two Covid-19 related deaths have been reported, one 59 year old..DNA - Published |
Govt wheat procurement so far this year 11% more than entire 2024 purchaseGovernment wheat procurement has surpassed 296 lakh tonnes, exceeding last year's total purchase, bolstering food security and market stability. While Punjab and Haryana saw decreased procurement due..IndiaTimes - Published | IMD high alert: Delhi, South India, Northeast to experience heavy rainfall, thunderstorm; heatwave in UP, RajasthanThe western coastal region, including states like Kerala, Karnataka and Goa will experience heavy rainfall between May 18 and May 24. The southern region of India, including Tamil Nadu and Puducherry..DNA - Published |
70 Pakistan drones destroyed in Gujarat, Rajasthan during Operation SindoorIndian Air Force and Southern Command successfully neutralised around 70 Pakistani drones. This included a Turkish-origin Songar armed drone. Operation Sindoor took place in Bhuj, Naliya, Gujarat and..IndiaTimes - Published | PM Modi to address rally close to Indo-Pak border in Rajasthan next weekPrime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Deshnok in Rajasthan's Bikaner district on May 22, marking his second visit to an IAF base after the May 7 strikes. He will offer prayers at the Karni Mata..IndiaTimes - Published |
Drone activity spotted in Rajasthan's Barmer, complete blackout enforcedDrone activities have been spotted in Rajasthan's Barmer. A complete blackout has been enforced in the district, Barmer District Collector said in a post on 'X'.DNA - Published | Complete blackout enforced in Jaisalmer, RajasthanComplete blackout enforced in Jaisalmer, RajasthanDNA - Published |
Total blackout enforced in Rajasthan's BarmerTotal blackout enforced in Rajasthan's Barmer.DNA - Published | India Pakistan Tensions: Blackout, multiple aerial threats in Rajasthan's Jaisalmer, Bikaner, Jodhpur, Barmer, Sri GanganagarIndia Pakistan Tensions: Blackout, multiple aerial threats in Rajasthan's Jaisalmer, Bikaner, Jodhpur, Barmer, Sri GanganagarDNA - Published |
India Pakistan Tension: Blackout in Rajasthan's JaisalmerIndia Pakistan Tension: Blackout in Rajasthan's JaisalmerDNA - Published | Home Minister Amit Shah reviews border, airport security with top officials amid heightened vigilanceThe meeting aimed at assessing preparedness and operational readiness in light of recent developments as Pakistan launched a significant missile and drone attack targeting India's Jammu region and..DNA - Published |
'Any escalation will get...': EAM S Jaishankar as Pakistan attacks Jammu, Pathankot and other citiesThe attempted strike, involving drones and missiles, triggered blackouts and sirens across several areas in Jammu & Kashmir, Punjab, and Rajasthan.DNA - Published | Blackout in Bikaner, ban on drones, Pakistan tries to attack three placesAmid operation Sindoor and India's preparedness for any potential emergencies as Pakistan is continuosly violating ceasefire operations and even making drone attacks, blackout in various northern..DNA - Published |
Black Out in RajasthanBlack Out in RajasthanDNA - Published | Families start evacuating women, kids and elderly from villages bordering PakistanFollowing escalating Indo-Pak tensions, border states Punjab, Rajasthan, and Gujarat are experiencing significant disruptions. Mass displacement is occurring in Punjab's Ferozepur district, leading to..IndiaTimes - Published |
