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Publisher: First-India

Category: Newspaper

Language: English

Frequency: Daily

First India is Rajasthan’s own English Newspaper. We bring you the most exclusive news from the power corridors of Rajasthan & Delhi along with the best of national, international and sports news from across.

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In this issue

May 16, 2025

Bhagwat on one-day visit to Jaipur today

RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat will visit Jaipur on May 16 for a one-day trip.

1 mins

RAKSHA MANTRI BOOSTS 'JOSH' OF 'BHARAT RAKSHAKS' IN J&K

I am here to feel that energy which destroyed the enemies, says Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Rajnath seeks global supervision on 'irresponsible and rogue nation' Pakistan's nuclear arsenal

1 mins

Guv hails Indian culture, new edu policy

Governor Haribhau Bagade, while addressing the 34th convocation of Rajasthan University on Thursday, said that moral values are the basis of Indian culture.

1 mins

Arun Singh, Devnani discuss BJP's roadmap

Assembly Speaker Vasudev Devnani and MP and BJP National General Secretary Arun Singh met at the former's residence on Thursday. It was more than a courtesy meeting as the duo discussed several national and Rajasthan issues in detail.

1 mins

Three women, a man drown in a pond in Dudu of Jaipur district

Four people including three women drowned in Jaipur on Thursday afternoon.

1 mins

Retired engineer duped of ₹1.47 cr through fake “digital arrest”

A retired engineer from Hanumangarh Junction has been defrauded of Rs 1.47 crore by individuals posing as officers from the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the Enforcement Directorate (ED).

1 mins

Key meet held over tiger management in reserves

Tiger projects, translocation, & tourism issues

1 mins

Heatwave alert issued for Bikaner, Ganganagar; dust storm hits border areas of Rajasthan

The Meteorological department has predicted thunderstorms in some parts of Bikaner, Udaipur and Kotal divisions on Thursday afternoon and severe heat in many parts of Rajasthan in the coming days.

1 mins

FSR holds 3.5-hr meet over revenue targets

The marathon video conference of Finance Secretary (Revenue) Kumar Pal Gautam lasted for about three and a half hours on Thursday.

1 mins

BJP plans 10-day campaign to honour Rani Ahilyabai Holkar

“Punyashlok Ahilyabai Holkar 300th Jayanti Abhiyan” will be run by the Bharatiya Janata Party from 21 to 31 May on the occasion of the 300th birth anniversary of Rani Ahilyabai Holkar. A state level workshop was organized at the BJP state office on Thursday regarding the campaign.

1 mins

Alwar: Union Min Yadav, BJP leaders join RSS meeting

A meeting of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) was held in Alwar on Thursday at the RSS office.

1 mins

LS SPEAKER BIRLA'S OUTREACH 'World must unite to eradicate terrorism'

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla congratulated Milton Dick on his re-election as Speaker of the Australian House of Representatives during a telephonic conversation on Wednesday.

1 mins

Babosa played a crucial role in State's devp: CM

Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma paid homage to former Vice President Bhairon Singh Shekhawat on Thursday morning at his memorial site in Vidyadhar Nagar.

1 mins

Raj HC stays Kuldeep Ranka's RSCPCR Chairmanship

The Raj HC has stayed the appointment of IAS officer Kuldeep Ranka as Chairman of the Rajasthan State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (RSCPCR).

1 mins

Sgngr: Drone found near Indo Pak border; BSF, police probe

A drone was found in a field near the India-Pakistan border in Rajasthan's Sri Ganganagar district on Thursday morning, prompting heightened security measures by the police and BSF.

1 mins

RAS Association demands Jaisalmer Collector's removal over misconduct

The Rajasthan Administrative Service (RAS) Association has demanded disciplinary action against Jaisalmer Collector Pratap Singh, accusing him of misconduct and pressuring RAS officers to act unethically.

1 mins

CM, Sports Secretary receive life threat; Gehlot slams law & order

A fresh threatening email sent to the Rajasthan Sports Council warned of harm to Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma and Council Chairman Niraj K Pawan, marking the third such life threat to the CM in recent days.

1 mins

'Operation Sindoor' quelled rage after Pahalgam attack: CM

• TIRANGA YATRA HONOURS ARMY'S VALOUR WITH PARTICIPATION FROM ALL SECTIONS OF SOCIETY, SAYS MADAN RATHORE • PATRIOTISM SOARED AS THE TIRANGA YATRA, HONOURING THE INDIAN ARMY'S VALOUR, DREW GRAND WELCOMES AND FLOWER SHOWERS EN ROUTE

1 mins

BUREAUCRATIC INSTABILITY AND THE POLITICS OF TRANSFERS

The campaign for promoting investment in the State after the successful Rising Rajasthan Global Investment Summit in December 2025 is progressing extremely well.

3 mins

SC sets May 20 for hearing interim pleas on Waqf Act

The Supreme Court on Thursday said that it will decide on May 20 the issue of considering prayers seeking the interim pause of the implementation of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, while stating that it will not entertain any plea seeking the stay of any provisions of the 1995 law.

1 mins

BJP takes out ‘Tiranga’ rallies in Kashmir

HAILING OP SINDOOR

1 mins

Shah meets 5 security men injured in Naxal encounter

Union Home Minister visits AIIMS

1 mins

Kejriwal meets CEC to discuss concerns over rolls and EVMs

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convener, Arvind Kejriwal, along with Raghav Chadha and three other party leaders, met Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar on Thursday as part of the poll panel's on-going efforts to address concerns related to electoral rolls, voter ID-cards and EVMs.

1 mins

'Will continue fight till quota is extended to pvt edu institutions'

Senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday asserted that the grand old party will continue its fight till reservation is extended to private educational institutions.

1 mins

'Dust storm from Pak advecting toward Delhi'

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Thursday that dust advected from North Pakistan is moving towards Delhi-NCR via Punjab and Haryana.

1 mins

PREZ INVOKES RARE POWER

Murmu asks SC if it can fix timeline on assent to bills

3 mins

'No radiation leak from nuclear facility in Pak'

Global nuclear watchdog IAEA has said there was no radiation leak or release from any nuclear facility in Pakistan during the country's recent military conflict with India.

1 mins

Ensure complete transparency in panchayat works: UP CM Yogi

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday underscored the need for transparency and technology-driven works in village panchayats and stressed that as they become self-reliant, the state's overall development would speed up.

1 mins

Minister Sharma breaks down meeting R’bore victim's children

The incidents of tiger attacks in Ranthambore, the world-famous tiger sanctuary in Sawai Madhopur, have deeply shaken everyone.

1 mins

Man stalls mother's cremation over silver bangles

In Leela Ka Bas Dhani, Viratnagar in Kotputli-Behror district, a man, Omprakash, disrupted his mother’s last rites over a dispute about silver bangles.

1 mins

Turkey exposed as major cyber warfare ally of Pak in attacks on India

India hits back as Turkey's role in cyber warfare, drone support to Pak surfaces

2 mins

Ceasefire: Trump backtracks, says just helped in mediation

US President Donald Trump, who made a statement about the ceasefire between India and Pakistan, has now clarified his statement.

1 mins

Student suicides: SC questions Raj police over FIR delay; summons IIT Kharagpur's officer

The Supreme Court has raised concerns with the Rajasthan Police, questioning why an FIR has not been registered despite the SC's directives.

1 mins

JDA okayes land for sewage plant, school & anti-narco unit

The 210th meeting of the Land and Property Disposal Committee, chaired by Jaipur Development Commissioner Anandhi, approved key land allocations for infrastructure, research, and welfare projects.

1 mins

PM MODI ALSO ACTED AS A MILITARY COMMANDER IN OPERATION SINDOOR: Dr JAGDEESH CHANDRA

In the latest offering of the JC Show, Dr Jagdeesh Chandra emphasised that 'Operation Sindoor' successfully avenged the Pahalgam attack, with over 100 militants eliminated and significant damage to Pakistan's military infrastructure. He lauded PM Narendra Modi's leadership, highlighting his decisive actions and strong stance against nuclear blackmail.

7 mins

Couture Calling

City First highlights the grand poster launch ceremony of Jaipur Couture Show Season-13, presented by Bharat24 & First India Newspaper held at GT Ora, celebrating fashion, glamour & creativity with the presence of eminent personalities from the fashion industry!

1 mins

"No Strings"

A POPULAR LIE

4 mins

Ishaan-Janhvi Shine

Neeraj Ghaywan's much-anticipated film Homebound, starring Ishaan Khatter, Janhvi Kapoor and Vishal Jethwa, is all set to premiere at the Cannes Film Festival 2025 under the Un Certain Regard section.

1 mins

Bachchan's BIG RETURN

After a brief hiatus, megastar Amitabh Bachchan is back to work. Sharing the update on his personal blog, the legendary actor wrote, “Back to work now... there was a pause before the action... but now I’m on it again, and even more.” With multiple projects lined up, the actor is once again in hustle mode.

1 mins

Healing Through Connection

Kalki Koechlin, known for her bold choices both on and off screen, recently shared a heartfelt revelation about life after her divorce from filmmaker Anurag Kashyap.