Bhavesh ChouhanHere are the top headlines from Rajasthan on July 21, 2025, summarized and contextualized:
ЁЯзп 1. Jaipur murder sparks protests
In the PaldiтАпMeena area of Jaipur, a 22-year-old man named Vipin was fatally stabbed due to an old feud. The accused, Anas, fled the scene but was later arrested; during the arrest, he sustained a gunshot injury to the leg .
Following the killing, an angry mob blocked the JaipurтАУAgra Highway, clashed with police, pelted stones, and disrupted shops before authorities imposed Section 144 .
ЁЯМзя╕П 2. Rain alert, dams near capacity
Heavy monsoon rainfall has triggered two major developments:
- A rain warning is in effect for Jaipur, Ajmer, Tonk, Dausa, Kota, and Bharatpur. Although the downpour briefly eased yesterday, sky conditions vary across districts┬а .
- RajasthanтАЩs dam levels have surged. Kota Barrage (98тАп%), Rana Pratap Sagar (95тАп%), and Bisalpur (95тАУ98тАп%) are nearly full. BisalpurтАЩs gate may open soon, the first such event in July┬а .
тЪХя╕П 3. Tragic drownings
A 45-year-old man, Dhana Ram Bheel, from Khejariyali village in Balotra drowned in a pond on Sunday. A local rescue team, including civil defence and Home Guard officials, recovered his body after an hour .
Similarly, two youths drowned in the Banas River after the Kota barrage gates were opened amidst heavy water flows. A rain alert remains active in five districts .
ЁЯС╡ 4. Grandfather passes CA exam at 71
In an inspiring Jaipur story, 71-year-old Tarachand cleared the challenging Chartered Accountancy exam despite coping with personal grief and health struggles. He balanced tutoring his granddaughter and his own studiesтАФproving age is no barrier to dedication and success .
тЪЦя╕П 5. New Rajasthan HC Chief Justice
Justice K.тАпR. Shriram, formerly Chief Justice of Madras High Court, was sworn in today as the 43rd Chief Justice of the Rajasthan High Court by Governor Haribhau Bagade .
ЁЯЦея╕П 6. Cyber gang busted
Rae Bareli police, with assistance from AlwarтАЩs cyber cell, arrested four members of a cross-state gang impersonating bureaucrats and police officials on social media to defraud people. This follows earlier arrests on July 3. Investigations are ongoing .
ЁЯУЛ 7. Pensioners demand reforms
At the Rajasthan PensionersтАЩ Society annual event in Malviya Nagar, Jaipur, members voiced concerns over inconsistencies in the 8th Pay CommissionтАЩs implementation. They urged the government to resolve lingering disparities in pension amounts .
ЁЯПЫя╕П 8. Municipal elections scheduled
Urban Development Minister Jhabar Singh Kharra confirmed municipal elections will be held in December 2025 under the тАЬOne State, One ElectionтАЭ approach. Citizens can submit objections to the Sikar master plan by July 24 .
тЪЦя╕П 9. Political buzz: CM aspirant
BJP MP Ramveer Singh Bidhuri publicly endorsed tribal leader Kirodi Lal Meena for the Chief MinisterтАЩs position during an event in Delhi. This move has ignited political discussions around gaining tribal community support ahead of upcoming elections .
ЁЯПП 10. Rising cricket star alert
Former Rajasthan Royals director Kumar Sangakkara shared that Vaibhav Suryavanshi, now excelling in EnglandтАЩs UтАС19 team, was scouted at just 11 by the Royals. The prodigyтАЩs talent impressed national selectors .
ЁЯзн Summary
Rajasthan is witnessing a gripping mix of crime and community tension, widespread monsoon impact, notable judicial and sports news, and civic-political updates. Key events include the tragic murder in Jaipur, dam saturation prompting water release, and heavy rain monitoring. Inspiring personal achievements and major state-level political developments round out todayтАЩs coverage.
