Shubham Kumar and Kabir Chhillar, friends from the same Kota hostel, walked in same corridors, secured AIR 1 and AIR 2 in JEE Advanced 2026. Their result turned a one-mark gap into a story of friendship, discipline and shared ambition.
Bihar's Shubham Kumar didn't believe in 16-hour study days. The JEE Advanced 2026 AIR 1 focused on consistency, sleep, sports and self-belief. His journey from a Bihar hardware shop owner's son to the country's top rank offers lessons for every IIT aspirant.
Police said the accused used to play with the victim. He lured the child to a nearby forest to smoke cigarettes with him and committed the alleged crime there.
The guard of Thiruvananthapuram-Hazrat Nizamuddin Rajdhani Express first noticed flames emerging from the compartment and alerted the loco pilot, following which the train was stopped and passengers were evacuated.
The child also told the helpline operator that she was being physically assaulted for resisting the marriage. The tip-off caused teams of the District Child Protection Unit, the Department for Child Rights, and an NGO to spring into action.
Kabir Chhillar's journey to becoming a JEE Main topper highlights the power of smart preparation and discipline. With family support and coaching guidance in Kota, he achieved a perfect 300 out of 300 score, inspiring future engineers to chase their dreams with focus and determination.
The case pertains to allegations of misleading advertisements by Rajshree Pan Masala in which Salman Khan had featured. Honey, a senior BJP leader and Rajasthan High Court advocate, had raised questions about the truthfulness of advertising claims and the potential impact such endorsements have on younger audiences.
The three friends were part of a group of 12 people, all from Pune, who were returning from a Jammu and Leh-Ladakh trip. The remaining friends were in two other cars and were at a toll plaza at the time of the incident.
The Rajasthan government has launched a new scheme, the Gaon Gwala Yojana, which offers a Rs 10,000 monthly pay to village cowherds to help revive traditional cattle care practices. The initiative has drawn attention across the state, particularly following remarks by Rajasthan Education Minister Madan Dilawar about milk consumption.
Salman Khan told the Kota Consumer Court that he endorsed only silver-coated cardamom and "not gutkha," as he faced allegations of promoting misleading pan masala ads. The complaint also questioned the authenticity of his signatures and raised concerns about celebrity responsibility in influencing young consumers.
Rajasthan is set to introduce a common uniform policy for all government and private schools to ensure equality among students. A dress code for teachers will also be implemented, and parents will receive instant notifications if their child is absent from school.
A man in Rajasthan's Kota district carried an eight-foot crocodile on his shoulders after officials allegedly failed to respond to villagers' calls for help.
From Kota's record-breaking 222-foot green-cracker Ravan to Ludhiana's 121-foot spectacle and Panchkula's 180-foot Tricity marvel, this year's Dussehra stood out not only for its scale but also for its focus on safer, eco-friendly fireworks.
A sudden fire broke out in a flat in Kota's Transport Nagar area on Sunday, claiming the lives of two children -- eight-year-old television actor Veer Sharma and his 16-year-old brother, Shoriya Sharma.
The annual fair begins today at Kota's Dussehra grounds and will be themed 'Tricolor', in honour of the Indian Army and the courage of its soldiers.
The mother, Santosh Bai, 65, has registered a case against her son, Deepu Mehra, at the Anantpura Police Station.
The issue was raised by Ayushi Kumawat, a Class 11 student of Government Higher Secondary School, Modak, during a visit by the Minister.
The incident, which occurred at a school in Rajasthan's Kota, has sparked outrage among Hindu outfits, who have warned of massive protests if action was not taken against the management.
The Transport Ministry has proposed new dual-colour number plates for hydrogen vehicles to enable easy identification and promote green mobility.
A man in Rajasthan, Krishna Kumar Dhakad, opened a tea stall named '498A T Café' in Rajasthan's Anta to protest alleged dowry harassment and legal injustice. Wearing handcuffs while serving tea.
