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Last Updated: Jun 14, 2025

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2 days after Rajasthan man dies in accident on Delhi-Jaipur highway, Gurgaon police yet to make any arrests • June 13, 2025, 3:36 AM ET (The Indian Express)

New bride, ex-MLA’s grandson, doctor family on brink of new life — many from Rajasthan on board ill-fated Air India flight • June 12, 2025, 11:03 PM ET (The Indian Express)

Eleven from Rajasthan among victims of Air India crash after take-off from Ahmedabad • June 12, 2025, 10:38 AM ET (The Hindu)

Even America cannot control Trump, says Rajyavardhan Rathore • June 11, 2025, 10:03 AM ET (The Hindu)

Rajasthan received ₹2,11,000 crore from Centre since 2014: Bhajan Lal Sharma • June 10, 2025, 8:28 PM ET (The Hindu)

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Rajasthan, India

Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, India: fort

Rajasthan, India: Thar Desert well

Rajasthan, India: Thar Desert vegetation

Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India: Muslim prayer

Rajasthan, India: tribal woman

Rajasthan, India: hut

Udaipur, Rajasthan, India

Nagaur: cattle fair

Rajasthan's Legislative Assembly building

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