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BJP sweeps deputy mayor elections in Jaipur, Jodhpur and Kota

In a significant political shift, BJP candidates clinched deputy mayor positions across Jaipur, Jodhpur, and Kota. Vijay Singh Panwar triumphed over Congress’s Abdul Karim in Jodhpur by just four votes, while Saroj Kanwar defeated Salman Mansuri in Jaipur. Notably, Vivek Rajvanshi was elected unopposed in Kota as the Congress party…

The Economic Times · Sep 26

Forget Jaipur or Jodhpur, Khatu Shyamji makes Sikar the top tourist destination in Rajasthan

Sikar has emerged as Rajasthan's top tourist destination in the first half of 2026, recording 1.56 crore visits between January and June. The surge was driven largely by Khatu Shyamji, which has become a major religious tourism destination in the state.

The Economic Times · Sep 25

32 Surreal Photos From Julia Buruleva’s Ongoing “Art Expedition” Around The World

Julia Buruleva’s photographs feel like scenes from unfamiliar worlds, yet everything in them is created in real places. Through her ongoing Art Expedition, she transforms landscapes, architecture, local materials, and people into carefully staged visual stories. Moving slowly from country to country, Buruleva lets each destination shape the work in…

Bored Panda · Sep 25

Congress sweeps four Jaipur repoll wards, Dotasra hits back at BJP’s ‘massive majority’ claim

Rajasthan Congress President Govind Singh Dotasra criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma. He stated that repolling results in Jaipur debunked the BJP's majority claims. Congress swept all four wards where repolling was conducted in Jaipur city. Dotasra accused the BJP government of misusing power and the…

The Economic Times · Sep 17

ET Business Growth Summit, Jaipur: Entrepreneurs highlight new growth opportunities

The ET Business Growth Summit, Jaipur, concluded on a strong note, with industry leaders emphasising greater collaboration among businesses, policymakers, and institutions to unlock the region’s growth potential.

The Economic Times · Sep 15

Independents emerge as a force in Rajasthan urban local bodies

The BJP secured victory in Rajasthan's civic polls, winning 4,179 wards across urban local bodies. Independents emerged as significant players, winning 2,273 wards and influencing mayoral elections. Repolling will occur in nine wards due to EVM technical issues during counting. The BJP achieved clear majorities in four municipal corporations, while…

The Economic Times · Sep 15

The Golden Jackal: How India's Most Adaptable Canid Thrives at the Edge of Every Growing City

A canid that predates every city it now bordersThe golden jackal, Canis aureus, has been documented across the Indian subcontinent for thousands of years, but its relationship with Indian cities is not ancient, it is opportunistic and recent, shaped by the specific way Indian urban sprawl works. Where a forest…

Times Life · Sep 15

Ajmer Sharif on a Quiet Weekday: What the Dargah Reveals When the Urs Crowd Is Gone

The Gate on a Tuesday MorningYou arrive before the heat sets in, sometime around eight, and the first thing you notice is that you can actually see the gate. The Buland Darwaza stands there without a crowd pressing against it, its white marble catching the early light, and you walk…

Times Life · Sep 15

BJP leads Rajasthan civic polls, wins Jaipur MC board; independents emerge key players

The Bharatiya Janata Party leads Rajasthan urban local body elections, securing the Jaipur Municipal Corporation board. Independent candidates are emerging as key players in several civic bodies without clear majorities. Counting is complete in eight of ten municipal corporations across Rajasthan. The BJP is set to form boards in Jaipur,…

The Economic Times · Sep 14

Rajasthan Municipal Election Result 2026 Live: BJP vs Congress, who is winning where?

Rajasthan Election Result 2026 Live: Counting for urban local body elections began at 8 am on Monday across the state. The BJP has taken an early lead over Congress in the initial counting, while results from major cities including Jaipur, Jodhpur and Kota are being closely watched. The outcome will…

The Economic Times · Sep 14