Rajasthan

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) achieved a significant milestone as it completed the maiden flight of the indigenous Light Combat Aircraft Mark 1A fighter aircraft in Bengaluru on Thursday. Lasting 15 minutes, this flight marks a pivotal moment in India's efforts towards indigenous aircraft development.

In Rajasthan, the BJP has put forth Indu Devi Jatav as its candidate for the Karauli-Dholpur (SC) constituency and Kanhaiya Lal Meena for Dausa. Meanwhile, Thounaojam Basanta Kumar Singh has been selected as the party's contender for Inner Manipur in Manipur.

The Indian National Congress (INC) releases its 6th list of candidates for upcoming elections, covering six constituencies in Rajasthan and Tamil Nadu. Notable selections include Ramchandra Chaudhary for Ajmer, Sudarshan Rawat for Rajamasand, Dr Prahlad Gunjal for Bhilwara in Rajasthan, and Attorney C. Robert Bruce for Tirunelveli in Tamil Nadu.

The memory of Kanhaiya Lal, a tailor allegedly murdered in June 2022 on charges of insulting Islam, casts a somber shadow over Udaipur. The National Investigation Agency (NIA) intervened, pressing charges against 11 suspects by December 2022.

It is reportedly said that the mishap took place near the Madar Railway Station around 1:04 am when the Sabarmati-Agra Cantt Superfast Express, bearing train number 12548, collided with the goods train. Despite the efforts of the loco pilot to apply emergency brakes, the collision could not be averted.

The announcement of Lok Sabha election dates in Rajasthan has sparked heightened preparations among political parties, with candidates being declared for key constituencies. Attention is focused on significant seats like Jodhpur, Bikaner, Jaipur, Sikar, and Kota-Bundi, each with its unique political dynamics and candidates

The helicopters, procured from US defence company Boeing, will be received starting from May, with a delivery delay of three months. The squadron's establishment follows Indian Army pilots and technicians completing training in the United States

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Breaking down the composition of the list, Venugopal said, "Out of the 43 candidates, 10 are General candidates, 13 OBC candidates, 10 SC candidates, 9 ST candidates, and 1 Muslim candidate."

A Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas belonging to the Indian Air Force crashed near Jaisalmer in Rajasthan on Tuesday afternoon during an operational training sortie.

Speaking to a news agency, Sandeep Bageria, the Treasurer of the Rajasthan Petrol Dealers Association, announced the strike and said, "The aim is to draw the attention of the government to the high fuel prices in the state."