Rajasthan

The Rajasthan Staff Selection Board is set to release the Lab Assistant Admit Card 2026 shortly on its official portals, just days before the May 9 and 10 examination. Candidates must download the hall ticket using login credentials and verify details carefully, as entry to the exam centre will be strictly prohibited without a valid admit card.

Rajasthan experienced a welcome respite from the heatwave as light rain and strong winds swept across parts of the state. Isolated thunderstorms brought much-needed drizzle, with Kota recording the highest rainfall. Temperatures have dipped slightly, offering partial relief, and similar weather patterns are expected to persist into early May.

The Rajasthan Staff Selection Commission has issued the third merit list for Rajasthan Pashu Parichar Recruitment 2026 on April 30, advancing a long-drawn selection process. The list includes shortlisted candidates and revised cut-offs after earlier rounds. Applicants can check their status online via the official portal by accessing the result PDF and locating their roll numbers.

Rajasthan’s health sector between 2008 and 2026 has expanded faster than at any time in its history, powered by emergency services, free medicines and diagnostics, a surge in medical colleges, and a rapid widening of insurance-backed cashless treatment. Yet the gains have landed unevenly. Jaipur and a handful of large cities—Jodhpur, Udaipur, Bikaner, Kota and Ajmer—continue to absorb the bulk of serious care, drawing patients from across districts that now host medical colleges but still lack dependable specialist services. The result is a system with wider access on paper, but persistent travel, overcrowding and delayed treatment in practice. The next phase hinges on staffing, referrals and sustainable financing

Kal Somani-led consortium has expressed 'disappointment' that they're not part of the ownership group of Rajasthan Royals and its sister teams in the Caribbean and South Africa. The consortium also included Rob Walton (Denver Broncos) and Michael Hamp, son of Sheila Ford Hamp, owner of the Detroit Lions. On Sunday, industrialist Lakshmi N. Mittal, his son Aditya, and Adar Poonawalla acquired a majority stake in RR for USD 1.65 billion.

A consortium led by Lakshmi Mittal, Aditya Mittal, and Adar Poonawalla has acquired the IPL franchise Rajasthan Royals and its sister entities for approximately $1.65 billion. The deal, expected to conclude in Q3 2026, will see the Mittal family hold a majority stake. This acquisition follows a previous attempt by a Kal Somani-led consortium that faced funding and regulatory hurdles.

The Rajasthan Staff Selection Board has issued the RSSB Lab Assistant Admit Card 2026 on May 5 via its official portal. The recruitment exams will be held on May 9 and 10 for Geography and Science streams. Candidates must carry a printed admit card and valid ID, as it contains essential exam details and entry instructions.

KL Rahul anchored a superb chase with a 75-ball 40 as Delhi Capitals hunted down 226 to beat Rajasthan Royals by seven wickets. Pathum Nissanka's explosive 62 set the tone, with Ashutosh Sharma and Tristan Stubbs completing the victory. Riyan Parag's 90 had earlier lifted Rajasthan to 225/6.

Shashank Singh was notably absent from the Punjab Kings' lineup for their crucial encounter against the Rajasthan Royals. This match, the 40th of the season, features two top-four teams. Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag won the toss and elected to bowl first at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium.

Self-styled godman Asaram's interim bail has been extended by the Rajasthan High Court until May 25 on medical grounds. The 86-year-old, serving life sentences for sexual assault, received the relief due to his ongoing treatment. The court's decision comes as arguments in his appeal have concluded, with judgment pending.

In a bold initiative to protect its wildlife, Rajasthan's Forest Department is launching an extensive wildlife census focused on the iconic Great Indian Bustard. To combat the soaring daytime temperatures, this census will take place from 5 PM May 1 to 5 PM May 2.

Delhi Capitals captain Axar Patel lauded Mitchell Starc as a legend after his impactful return, taking three crucial wickets against Rajasthan Royals. The Capitals secured a seven-wicket victory, successfully chasing a massive 226 thanks to stellar batting performances from KL Rahul and Pathum Nissanka, highlighting a dominant chase.

Rajasthan Staff Selection Board has announced 3,540 contractual Teaching Associate posts across 32 subjects under the Rajasthan College Education Society. Online applications will be accepted from May 5 to June 3 through the SSO portal. The recruitment offers a monthly pay of Rs 28,850. Candidates must meet age and academic criteria, including NET or equivalent qualification. Written examinations are scheduled between August and October. An additional 2,000 L1 teacher posts will be notified separately.

Delhi Capitals bowler Kyle Jamieson received a demerit point and an official warning for a Level 1 IPL Code of Conduct breach. The incident occurred after dismissing Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, with Jamieson's aggressive send-off deemed provocative. This occurred during Delhi's successful seven-wicket chase against Rajasthan Royals.

Ravichandran Ashwin shared a humorous story about Yuzvendra Chahal wanting to open the batting during their time at Rajasthan Royals. Ashwin said Chahal claimed he had scored a century in his Under-19 days and often asked to bat higher up the order. Ashwin jokingly questioned Chahal’s ability to hit boundaries against pacers like Kagiso Rabada and Mohammed Siraj.