Hailstorms, strong winds, and light rainfall affected parts of Rajasthan over the past 24 hours, driven by a western disturbance, the meteorological department reported on Friday. (PICS/ PTI, X)

Environmentalists, activists, and public representatives gathered in Bikaner demanding an immediate stop to the cutting of khejri trees for solar projects. Participants from multiple districts joined the protest, which includes an indefinite hunger strike by the Bishnoi community, urging the government to pass a strict tree protection law during the Assembly’s Budget session. PICS/PTI