Rajasthan

The Centre has deployed a national joint response team comprising disease control, medical, and animal husbandry experts to Gujarat and Rajasthan to address a Chandipura virus outbreak. Sandflies are confirmed as established vectors, but scientists are investigating the role of other insects and domestic animals in transmission.

The Supreme Court suggested Rajasthan develop a 20-point resolution plan to address river contamination, noting that industrial areas in Pali are located along riverbanks and may need relocation in the long term.

Rajasthan is the first state in India to implement a digital medical emergency referral system. The system will transmit a referred patient's medical history to a control room online before their arrival at the hospital.

Army’s intelligence units and Rajasthan Police seized 1,000 metres of unauthorized Army-pattern combat cloth. The operation uncovered a counterfeit military combat uniform racket in Rajasthan.

Student leaders Vijaypal Kudi and Viona Jat have given the government a seven-day ultimatum to address their demands, including conducting student union elections in universities and colleges. The agitation has intensified in Rajasthan, prompting NSUI leaders to plan a meeting with the Deputy Chief Minister.

CAQM has urged the governments of Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan to deploy drones for monitoring stubble burning in paddy cultivation areas, particularly in hotspot villages and fire-prone locations. Drone surveys are to be conducted from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m., a period when attempts to evade satellite detection are more likely.

A ₹196 crore budget proposal has been approved to develop tribal areas in Rajasthan. Field visits will ensure quality monitoring and timely completion of projects, as stated by the Chief Secretary.

Rajasthan is formulating new strategies to add value to farm produce, with discussions focused on expanding the food processing sector, addressing challenges, and policy reforms. A.P. Das Joshi, Secretary of the Union Ministry of Food Processing Industries, participated in the deliberations.

Rajasthan has intensified surveillance after two deceased girls tested positive for Chandipura virus, an emerging vector-borne pathogen that primarily affects children under 15 and causes fever, flu-like symptoms, and acute encephalitis.

A leopard entered a store in Rajasthan, India, and attacked an employee, causing panic. The incident occurred in a commercial area, leading to disruption and public concern.

Rajasthan patients have submitted over 5,900 claims totaling ₹17 crore for specialty treatments in Gujarat, Haryana, Maharashtra, and Delhi. These claims cover procedures like heart stent procedures, heart bypass surgery, cancer surgery, chemotherapy, dialysis, and Caesarean deliveries.

The Supreme Court of India has overturned the death sentence in a 1996 Rajasthan bus blast case, citing procedural lapses and denial of effective legal representation that compromised the fairness of the trial. A fresh trial has been ordered to ensure constitutional guarantees are met.

Sarpanch Neeru Yadav from Rajasthan represented India at the BRICS Ministerial Meeting as a grassroots woman representative and panelist. The event occurred under India's presidency.

Nine women died after undergoing surgery in two towns in Rajasthan within a week. The incident highlights a cluster of post-operative fatalities in the region.

Rajasthan has signed MoUs with 32 institutions to promote natural and organic farming. The initiative aims to advance sustainable agricultural practices through institutional collaboration.

Rajasthan Congress has criticized public consultations on the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) for being conducted without releasing the draft legislation. The party argues that meaningful public feedback is impossible without access to the proposed law. A state-level high-level committee has been established to draft the legislation.

The first instalment of ₹25,863 crore under VB-GRAM G was released, with Uttar Pradesh receiving the highest allocation of ₹3,210.76 crore, followed by Andhra Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Tamil Nadu, while Kerala received ₹925.33 crore. Concerns about centralised planning and high technological barriers remain.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a red alert for Mumbai and Raigad due to heavy rainfall. In Rajasthan, three people were injured when hotel rooftop solar panels fell during a storm and heavy rain in Jaisalmer.

PM Modi highlighted India's successful navigation of a major energy crisis with minimal citizen burden during a visit to Rajasthan. He inaugurated a refinery in Pachpadra, Balotra district, and launched multiple development projects.

A suspected Bishnoi gang member, Pawan Ram, was apprehended in Rajasthan's Hanumangarh district following a firing incident at a Pune businessman's office. The arrest was made by the crime branch on July 3, 2026.

The CBI arrested three individuals accused of a digital arrest scam. The accused include Bibekananda Dixit and Jayant Kumar Acharya from Balasore, Odisha, and Kanhaiya Lal from Nagaur, Rajasthan.

A man wearing a mask resembling Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's face was caught on CCTV attempting to burglarize a mobile shop in Rajasthan using an iron rod. The incident occurred at a shop in the state, with footage showing the suspect trying to break the lock.

Haryana and Rajasthan signed an MoU to implement the 1994 Yamuna water agreement. Rajasthan will receive its allocated water through an underground pipeline from the Hathini Kund barrage during monsoon months.

A pharma distributor's licence was cancelled following the deaths of five women at two hospitals in Kota, Rajasthan, after Caesarean section deliveries between May 5 and May 17. The World Health Organization has requested a report on the incident.

Muslim organizations including Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind, Jamaat-e-Islami Hind, and All India Muslim Personal Law Board have condemned the demolition of religious structures by state governments in Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan, seeking legal remedies.

A member of the Bawaria gang, Sonu, was arrested at Bapatla railway station in connection with a chain-snatching case on the Sarkar Express. Five other Rajasthan-based gang members are reported to be absconding following the June 14-15 incident.

Gehlot accuses Amit Shah of orchestrating demolitions of Muslim religious sites near the Rajasthan border following Shah’s visit to Bikaner. He claims the actions are designed to foster political polarization and calls on the Ministry of Home Affairs to clarify the situation.

Rajasthan is emphasizing tech-driven solutions to improve Anganwadi infrastructure. The Deputy CM highlighted the potential of CSR funds in modernizing these centers.

India is experiencing increasingly severe summers due to climate change, forcing families in Rajasthan and New Delhi to adapt to extreme heat. Herdsman Sawai Bhati Singh and farmer Bhole Shankar describe how rising temperatures are disrupting daily life, health, and livestock, with traditional cooling methods proving inadequate. Scientists attribute the longer, more intense heatwaves to climate change.

A luxury bus traveling from Rajasthan to Surat in Gujarat collided with a truck in Vadodara, resulting in six deaths and 20 injuries, according to Vadodara District SP Sushil Agrawal.

Satish Poonia and Alka Gurjar from BJP, and Neeraj Dangi from Congress, were elected unopposed to the Rajya Sabha from Rajasthan. Rajasthan's 10 Rajya Sabha seats are equally divided between the BJP and Congress.

Between January 2024 and 2026, 535 farmers in Rajasthan died due to unsafe pesticide use. The department attributed these deaths to lack of safety measures during pesticide spraying and indiscriminate use.

A survey in Rajasthan is being conducted to examine unauthorized constructions and funding within 15 kilometers of the international border. The initiative follows directives from Union Home Minister Amit Shah during a security review meeting in Bikaner.

A Revenue Inspector in Rajasthan's Barmer district was arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau for allegedly accepting a ₹18,000 bribe.