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Rajasthan Minister Avinash Gehlot Claims Innocence Amid ‘Parchi’ Row

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1 year ago

February 3, 2025

Rajasthan’s Social Justice and Empowerment Minister, Avinash Gehlot, found himself in a controversial situation after a short video clip went viral on social media starting Sunday. In the video, he was heard saying, “Hamari tau sarkar hi parchi se chal rahi hei” (Our government is running on slips).

The opposition party, Congress, quickly seized the moment to critique the BJP government led by Bhajan Lal Sharma, sharing the clip widely and mocking the remarks.

Govind Singh Dotasara, the state president of the Congress, posted the video on his Twitter (X) account along with a commentary, stating, “Now Ministers in this (BJP) government are openly admitting that their government is being run by parchi(s).”

Gehlot made the remarks while attending an event to inaugurate a temple dedicated to goddess Saraswati and to announce various development projects in the Lambia gram panchayat of Pali district on Sunday. During an interaction with a local resident, he jokingly said, “Sarkar parcheyon par chalti hei, aap parchi laye ho tau de do! Aapka kaam bhi kar denge!” (The government runs on slips, if you have a slip, hand it over and we’ll get your work done!)

On Monday, Minister Gehlot sought to clarify his remarks, asserting that they were presented in a distorted manner and taken out of context. “I was engaging informally with the attendees at the event. A participant was asking for assistance, and I humorously asked, ‘Do you have a slip? Hand it over, as the government is running on slips and we will assist you,’” he explained.

He further emphasized that his intention was to respond to the opposition, which often criticizes the government with remarks like “Bhajan Lal Sarkar is running on slips.” Gehlot concluded by asserting, “I want to tell the Opposition that our government does not operate on paper slips; we are working diligently on the ground. In our 13 months in office, we have made significant achievements and set new benchmarks in development for the state.”

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Jammu University Introduces Fuel-Saving Measures

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22 hours ago

May 14, 2026

Namma Kudla

National : The University of Jammu has announced several fuel-saving measures following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal for fuel conservation. Vice-Chancellor Prof Umesh Rai said the university has decided to conduct all PhD viva voce examinations online to reduce travel and save fuel.

The university will also prefer virtual speakers for national and international conferences. In another step, the Academic Council meeting planned in Poonch has been shifted to the Jammu University campus to avoid unnecessary travel.

Prof Rai said the measures will help save fuel, time and resources. He also encouraged university staff to use bicycles and carpool while travelling to the campus.

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One Year On: Pahalgam Attack Still Haunts the Nation

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3 weeks ago

April 21, 2026

Namma Kudla

National: One year after the deadly terror attack in Pahalgam, the nation remembers the 26 people who lost their lives. The attack took place on April 22 at Baisaran, a popular tourist spot.

At first, reports said only five people were injured. Later, it became clear that it was one of the worst terror attacks in the region in decades. Terrorists came out of the forest and opened fire on tourists.

Survivors said the attackers separated men from women and children. They then shot the men at close range. Many victims were reportedly targeted after being asked about their religion.

A heartbreaking image of Himanshi Narwal sitting beside her husband’s body became a symbol of the tragedy. Her husband, a naval officer, was among those killed.

The group The Resistance front, linked to Lashkar-e-Taiba, claimed responsibility. The case was investigated by the National Investigation Agency.

After months of tracking, security forces launched Operation Mahadev. On July 28, 2025, all three terrorists were killed after a long search operation.

The attack remains a painful memory and a reminder of the need for strong security.

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Social Media Influencer-Turned Gangster Held Abroad

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1 month ago

April 9, 2026

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New Delhi: Rao Inderjeet Yadav has been arrested in Dubai. He is wanted in a murder case from Haryana.

He fled India in 2024 after a businessman was killed in Rohtak. Police had been searching for him since then. Officials said Dubai authorities have asked for documents. He is likely to be brought back to India soon.

Yadav faces more than 15 criminal cases. These include extortion, fraud, and illegal land deals. The Enforcement Directorate also investigated him for money laundering. Raids led to the seizure of cash, cars, and documents.

He also ran a music company called Gems Tunes. It produced regional songs.

Yadav had a large social media following. He often showed his rich lifestyle online. He has denied all charges. He claims he is being framed.

Police are now preparing for further action.