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State in Northwestern India

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Rajasthan: State in Northwestern India
Rajasthan is a state in northern India. It covers 342,239 square kilometres (132,139 sq mi) or 10.4 per cent of India's total geographical area. It is the largest Indian state by area and the seventh largest by population. It is on India's northwestern side, where it comprises most of the wide and inhospitable Thar Desert and shares a border with the Pakistani provinces of Punjab to the northwest and Sindh to the west, along the Sutlej-Indus River valley. It is bordered by five other Indian states: Punjab to the north; Haryana and Uttar Pradesh to the northeast; Madhya Pradesh to the southeast; and Gujarat to the southwest. Its geographical location is 23°.3' to 30°.12' North latitude and 69°.30' to 78°.17' East longitude, with the Tropic of Cancer passing through its southernmost tip.

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Train Derails in Rajasthan: Four Coaches Of Superfast Express Off-Track Near Ajmer| Oneindia [Video]

Train Derails in Rajasthan: Four Coaches Of Superfast Express Off-Track Near Ajmer| Oneindia

A train derailed near Ajmer involving train number 12548. The engine and four coaches derailed, but there were no casualties. Railway officials promptly initiated track restoration. Six train services..

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IAF Tejas Aircraft Crashes in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan; Pilot Safe | Full Details Inside | Oneindia News [Video]

IAF Tejas Aircraft Crashes in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan; Pilot Safe | Full Details Inside | Oneindia News

An Indian Air Force (IAF) Tejas aircraft encountered an accident near Jaisalmer, Rajasthan. The pilot ejected safely. Stay tuned for updates on the incident. #Tejas #TejasCrash #TejasAircraft..

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Tragic Incident in Kota Shiv Baraat Proceedings |14 Children Injured, Rushed to Aid | Oneindia News [Video]

Tragic Incident in Kota Shiv Baraat Proceedings |14 Children Injured, Rushed to Aid | Oneindia News

In a tragic accident during the Shivaratri procession in Kota, Rajasthan, around 14 children suffered electric burns after coming into contact with a bare electric wire. All the injured children were..

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Former Rajasthan Minister Mahendrajeet Malviya Quits Congress, Joins BJP | Oneindia News [Video]

Former Rajasthan Minister Mahendrajeet Malviya Quits Congress, Joins BJP | Oneindia News

Watch as veteran politician Mahendrajeet Malviya, a four-time Congress MLA and former minister in Rajasthan, switches allegiance to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). His decision marks a significant..

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Sonia Gandhi In Jaipur To File Nomination For Rajya Sabha >From Rajasthan | Oneindia News [Video]

Sonia Gandhi In Jaipur To File Nomination For Rajya Sabha >From Rajasthan | Oneindia News

Watch as Sonia Gandhi, former Congress president, makes a historic decision by filing her nomination for the Rajya Sabha from Rajasthan. Join us as we witness this pivotal moment in Indian politics, as..

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PM Modi presents Ram Mandir replica to French President Emmanuel Macron in Jaipur | Oneindia News [Video]

PM Modi presents Ram Mandir replica to French President Emmanuel Macron in Jaipur | Oneindia News

Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented a replica of the newly inaugurated Ram Temple to French President Emmanuel Macron during his two-day visit to India. The exchange occurred in the picturesque city..

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France President Emmanuel Macron arrives in Jaipur ahead of Republic Day Parade | Oneindia [Video]

France President Emmanuel Macron arrives in Jaipur ahead of Republic Day Parade | Oneindia

French President Emmanuel Macron, the chief guest for India’s 75th Republic Day celebrations, landed in Jaipur on Thursday on his two-day State visit to India. He was received by External Affairs..

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Here’s The List Of All States That Have Declared Holiday For Ram Mandir Inauguration| Oneindia [Video]

Here’s The List Of All States That Have Declared Holiday For Ram Mandir Inauguration| Oneindia

As India anticipates the Ram Mandir inauguration in Ayodhya on January 22, numerous states declare holidays or half-days to honor the historic event. Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Assam, Haryana,..

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Rajasthan Lok Sabha election date scheduled to start from April 19, 2024. Lok Sabha polls will be held in a 7 phases from April 19 to June 1. The seven phases will cover 543 constituencies.
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Sonia Gandhi elected unopposed to Rajya Sabha from Rajasthan

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Sonia Gandhi files Rajya Sabha nomination from Rajasthan; Abhishek Singhvi from HP, Maken from Karnataka

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Sonia Gandhi opting for RS polls admission of Cong's 'looming defeat' in general elections: BJP

Former Congress president Sonia Gandhi's decision to opt for the Rajya Sabha is an admission of a “looming defeat” of the party in the upcoming Lok Sabha polls, the BJP said on Wednesday. The BJP's..
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Congress releases first list of candidates for Rajya Sabha elections; Sonia Gandhi, Akhilesh Prasad Singh, Ajay Maken among candidates

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NIA court frames charges against 9 for beheading Rajasthan tailor

A special NIA court in Jaipur on Tuesday framed charges against nine accused in the beheading of Udaipur tailor Kanhaiya Lal. Two cleaver wielding men, Gaus Mohammad and Mohammad Riyaz, had entered..
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Congress likely to field Sonia for Rajya Sabha from Rajasthan or Himachal

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French President Macron, PM Modi likely to use UPI for transaction at Hawa Mahal in Jaipur

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'He is not just a BJP leader; he is a CM too': Ashok Gehlot attacks Assam CM

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NIA's mega crackdown in six states against Babbar Khalsa and Bishnoi gang

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'Permission should've been given for Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra in Manipur by now': Ashok Gehlot

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Rajasthan minister quits after defeat in polls that were suspended

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