Jail staffer’s teen son dies by suicide; family alleges pressure to convert, forced circumcision

By: Somdutt TripathiBHILWARA: A 17-year-old boy allegedly died by suicide at his rented accommodation in Tonk city Thursday, police said. His family has accused several people, including a minor girl, of harassment, threats and pressuring him to convert his religion.According to police, the teenager’s mother and brother have lodged a complaint naming the minor girl,…

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Heatwave grips Raj; dust storms, rain bring relief

A man walks through a rain-soaked Jaipur road as evening showers and strong winds bring respite from scorching heat Thursday Jaipur: Rajasthan remained in the grip of intense heatwave conditions Thursday, with Phalodi recording the state’s highest maximum temperature at 45.2°C. However, several districts witnessed dust storms and light rainfall in the evening, bringing temporary…

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