Tragedy struck near Jaisalmer as an AC sleeper bus traveling toward Jodhpur was engulfed in a massive fire, leaving at least 20 passengers dead and 16 others critically injured. Preliminary reports indicate the fire was caused by a mechanical fault that led the automatic doors to jam shut, trapping passengers inside as flames spread rapidly through the aisle. Bodies were discovered clustered near the exit, suggesting desperate escape attempts. Eyewitnesses say a passing water tanker played a crucial role in containing the blaze before firefighters arrived. The incident occurred near the Army War Memorial, prompting immediate intervention by military rescue units. WATCH 

The first batch of Bangladeshi nationals living illegally in India is being deported to Bangladesh. Detained over the past few days, they were brought to Jodhpur on 14 May to begin the deportation process. According to Rajasthan Minister Jogaram Patel, a total of 148 illegal immigrants were transported to Kolkata via Jodhpur, from where they will be officially repatriated to Bangladesh.