Parul Kulshrestha covers Rajasthan for The Indian Express. She is a lawyer turned journalist who has reported on various subjects, including education, environment, gender issues, nomadic tribes and politics -- both for mainstream publications and as an independent journalist.
June 23, 2025 19:27 IST
The police said they have arrested the main accused, who has been identified as Rafiq Khan from Gomat village in Jaisalmer, for allegedly posting objectionable comments on Facebook that sparked public outrage.
Mon, Jun 23, 2025June 19, 2025 21:43 IST
The young tigress, Kankati, was first seen with her mother Arrowhead and two siblings in Zone No. 2 at Ranthambore Tiger reserve on July 25, 2023.
Thu, Jun 19, 2025June 18, 2025 23:26 IST
Although they have been convicted, Yadav and Bhakar will not face disqualification from the Rajasthan assembly since the jail terms are under the two years mandated under The Representation of the People Act, 1951.
Thu, Jun 19, 2025June 15, 2025 06:50 IST
Born on August 3, 2008, in Rajasthan’s Hanumangarh district, Mahesh had been preparing for NEET at Gurukripa Coaching Institute in Sikar for the past three years.
Sun, Jun 15, 2025June 14, 2025 21:16 IST
Academically strong since the beginning, Mahesh scored 97.17% in Class 10 and 90.80% in Class 12.
Sat, Jun 14, 2025June 13, 2025 19:41 IST
Of these, 12 people – 11 on board the plane and Jayprakash – are from Rajasthan.
Sat, Jun 14, 2025June 13, 2025 06:05 IST
Dr Koni Vyas, a pathologist working at a private hospital in Rajasthan’s Banswara, resigned from her position last month so she could begin a new life with her husband Pratik Joshi, a London-based doctor.
Fri, Jun 13, 2025June 12, 2025 20:46 IST
Former chief minister Ashok Gehlot tweeted after the incident. “Received the news of the plane crash in Ahmedabad. This news is extremely sad and heartbreaking. I pray to God for the safety of all the passengers and staff,” his post said.
Fri, Jun 13, 2025June 11, 2025 20:02 IST
On June 9, Radheshyam Saini, a 60-year-old watchman of a Jain temple in the Ranthambore Fort was killed by a tiger at 4.30 am.
Thu, Jun 12, 2025June 10, 2025 20:52 IST
Eight of an 11-member group, which had gone for a picnic to Rajasthan's Tonk district, drowned in Banas river, police said on Tuesday.
Tue, Jun 10, 2025June 10, 2025 07:38 IST
In May, forest officials tranquilized a tigress known as Kankati, suspected of killing forest ranger Devendra Chaudhary on May 11
Tue, Jun 10, 2025June 09, 2025 06:00 IST
On June 7, state MoS for Home, Jawahar Singh Bedam held a meeting with members of the Gujjar community in a hotel to convince them to call off the panchayat.
Mon, Jun 09, 2025June 07, 2025 19:07 IST
The GIB, a critically endangered species found primarily in Western Rajasthan, is the focus of conservation efforts by the Ministry of Environment.
Sat, Jun 07, 2025June 07, 2025 17:24 IST
Two doctors and a fifth-year medical student at AIIMS Jodhpur have been arrested in Jaipur for allegedly using a dummy candidate in passing the NEET UG exam 2020, officials said. The development has prompted the police to investigate the involvement of other people. According to the police, the arrests were made on June 5 on […]
Sat, Jun 07, 2025June 07, 2025 13:22 IST
Among the victims was an elderly woman, from whose account Sakshi had allegedly transferred more than Rs 3 crore without her being aware.
Sat, Jun 07, 2025June 02, 2025 18:23 IST
The JEE Advanced exam was conducted by IIT Kanpur in 2025, and was held in two shifts on May 18.
Tue, Jun 03, 2025May 31, 2025 21:53 IST
Nadda also referred to the ‘Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam’ -- or the Women’s Reservation Bill – saying that by 2029, women would make up 33 percent of Parliament.
Sat, May 31, 2025May 29, 2025 13:38 IST
At least 10 people – including a personnel of the Central Reserve Police Force and a travel influencer, Jyoti Malhotra -- have been arrested for spying and leaking sensitive information to Pakistan in the aftermath of the strikes and escalating border tensions.
Thu, May 29, 2025May 28, 2025 06:30 IST
Operation Sindoor significantly unsettled Pakistani security forces as India conducted targeted strikes on terrorist camps across the border. Speaking to Parul Kulshrestha, Inspector General M L Garg of the Border Security Force (Rajasthan Frontier) discussed the evolving situation along the western border and the BSF’s strategic response. Garg emphasized that India exercised restraint by not […]
Wed, May 28, 2025May 26, 2025 19:03 IST
According to the police sources, the inmates would frequently make such visits under the guise of medical checkups and had paid some officials Rs 25,000 for the latest venture.
Tue, May 27, 2025May 24, 2025 18:58 IST
An FIR was filed Saturday after a video of the incident, which dates back to April, was circulated on social media, drawing condemnation from political leaders.
Sat, May 24, 2025May 21, 2025 20:45 IST
According to the ADGP Dinesh, Lara was arrested through an eponymous operation. “Since Lara neither has a mobile nor uses social media, the AGTF strengthened its informer network to arrest him,” he said.
Wed, May 21, 2025May 16, 2025 16:12 IST
Tigers are protected under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972. Launched in 1973, Project Tiger has been one of India’s flagship programmes aimed at conserving tiger and their habitats
Sat, May 17, 2025May 15, 2025 23:58 IST
In West Bengal, the BJP held protests against Trinamool Congress MP Saugata Roy, after he described the India-Pakistan conflict as “insignificant” and questioned the government’s claims of hitting terrorist bases in Pakistan.
Thu, May 15, 2025May 14, 2025 17:21 IST
The tigress was spotted in the periphery of Kutalpura village at around 6 am Wednesday, causing panic and prompting residents to call the forest department, officials said, adding that it took them two hours to tranquilise the animal, officials said.
Wed, May 14, 2025