Interior Decorator Gets Life Term For Killing Kulfi Vendor

Vinoth (29), from Bhilwara district, Rajasthan, had been staying at Rajkannanagar, Tiruchendur, running a kulfi ice business. Kandhasami, from Bagavathinagar at Savadipalayam in Erode district, was also residing in the same compound

RSWM Ends the Year with Multiple Accolades: Wins Three Major Industry Honors for Sustainability

RSWM was conferred with the AR Choice Award for Sustainable Textile Manufacturer of the Year at SustainableNXT 2025 recognizing its integrated, sustainability leadership across textile manufacturing. RSWMs Melange unit, Bhilwara, secured the Silver Medal at the 11th India Green Manufacturing Challenge (IGMC) following a comprehensive sustainability assessment conducted by IRIM. RSWM also won the Bronze Award in the Sustainable Fashion and Textiles category at the FE Green Sarathi Awards 2025, a recognition of its large-scale circularity, renewable energy adoption and ESG-led manufacturing practices. RSWM Ltd has been conferred with multiple recognitions for its sustainability leadership, winning three prestigious awards that collectively reinforce the companys commitment to responsible manufacturing and ESG excellence. RSWM Limited honoured with multiple sustainability awards at leading industry platforms in 2025 At the 3rd edition of SustainableNXT 2025, RSWM was conferred with the AR Choice Award for Sustainable Textile Manufacturer of the Year, recognizing its integrated approach to sustainability across materials, energy, water stewardship, waste reduction and ethical manufacturing processes. Also, RSWMs Melange unit in Bhilwara secured the Silver Medal at the 11th edition of the India Green Manufacturing Challenge (IGMC), following an on-site comprehensive evaluation conducted by the International Research Institute for Manufacturing (IRIM). Further strengthening its sustainability credentials, RSWM won the Bronze Award in the Sustainable Fashion and Textiles category at the FE Green Sarathi Awards 2025, held on 19th December 2025. The recognition acknowledges RSWMs end-to-end ESG-driven manufacturing ecosystem, with a strong focus on circular material practices, recycled fibre integration, renewable energy adoption, water conservation and management, and responsible production at scale. These honours reflect the effectiveness of RSWMs sustainability framework, driven by Panchtatva, an initiative inspired from five elements of nature, and the RSWM 2.0 transformation, which embed circularity, renewable energy adoption, operational efficiency and people-centric practices into large-scale manufacturing. Speaking on the achievement, Rajeev Gupta, Joint Managing Director, RSWM Limited , said, "These recognitions reaffirm our belief that sustainability must remain central to business strategy and operational execution. At RSWM, we view responsible manufacturing not as an obligation, but as a pathway to long-term resilience, innovation and shared value creation. Our sustainability endeavors continue to integrate environmental responsibility, efficiency and social responsibility across our value chain. These awards belong to our teams, partners and communities whose collective efforts are enabling us to redefine textiles with purpose while meeting growing global expectations for sustainable products." RSWM Ltd was also recognized as Most Preferred Workplace 202526 in the Manufacturing Sector by TeamMarksmen, which reflects the companys strong work culture, values-driven leadership and people-centric ethos. Earlier, in November 2025, RSWM was also recognized at the MATEXIL Technical Textile Export Award, receiving the Hometech Bronze Award for export performance, further reflecting the companys strong progress across both sustainability leadership and international market performance. About RSWM Limited RSWM Limited, the flagship company of LNJ Bhilwara Group, is one of the leading manufacturers and exporters of synthetic, cotton and blended yarns, melange yarns, knitted & denim fabric in India. Under the leadership of Mr. Riju Jhunjhunwala, Chairman, Managing Director and CEO of RSWM Ltd, the textile company exports a wide range of fabrics and yarns to over 70 countries across the globe. Its 12 manufacturing plants with 6.27 lakh spindles, 172 looms, 95 circular and flat knitting machines produce high-quality cotton, melange, synthetic novelty yarns, denim & knitted fabrics. Its annually producing 24,000 MT Melange Yarn, 110973 MT Synthetic Yarn, 32262 MT Cotton Yarn, 32 M Meters Denim Fabric, 9360 MT Knits Fabric, 43,000 MT Green Fibre. RSWM initiatives towards sustainability has helped in saving water 2230734 KL per annum, reduced 8 lac tonnes per annum of CO2 emission and recycling 183 cr PET bottles per annum. www.rswm.in .

38 high-risk districts in Rajasthan selected for drive against child marriage

Chittorgarh and Bhilwara districts have a child marriage prevalence of over 40%, while nine other districts have a 30% to 40% prevalence; NGO drive to focus on community efforts, legal interventions

Gujarat cybercrime unit dismantles pan-India online fraud racket linked to Nigerian syndicate

AHMEDABAD: In a major breakthrough, the Ahmedabad Cyber Crime Police have busted a six-member interstate cyber fraud gang that allegedly duped a city businessman of Rs 32.7 lakh through a fake export deal involving a homeopathic medicine and later funnelled the money to a Nigerian cyber syndicate. The accused, operating from multiple cities including Jamnagar, Mumbai, and Bengaluru, were caught after a meticulous digital and human intelligence operation led by senior officers of the Cyber Crime Unit. The Ahmedabad Cyber Crime Police have exposed a sophisticated international scam, arresting six members of a gang that channelled money from Indian victims to a Nigerian cyber network through fake pharmaceutical export deals. The operation revealed a well-coordinated racket spread across Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Karnataka. The case came to light when businessman Nihar Verma filed a complaint stating that he had been duped of Rs 32.72 lakh by fraudsters posing as representatives of an African pharmaceutical company. The gang had contacted him online, claiming they sought an Indian supplier for Eupatorium Mercola, a homeopathic liquid used in Africa for treating malaria and dengue. The fraudsters lured Verma into believing he could earn huge profits by sourcing the product from a supposed Indian vendor, Sharma Enterprises Manufacturing, and reselling it to the African buyer. Initially, to gain his trust, the complainant was asked to purchase a sample worth Rs 5.52 lakh, which was supposedly verified by an African lab scientist in Delhi named Moshin Murray. Convinced that the deal was legitimate, Verma proceeded with a larger order, transferring Rs 27 lakh as an advance to a bank account shared by the accused. However, when he personally visited the claimed address of Sharma Enterprises in Bhilwara, Rajasthan, he discovered that no such company existed, exposing the elaborate online con. Following the complaint, registered under IPC Sections 316(2), 318(4), 319(2), 61(2), and IT Act Sections 66(C) and 66(D), the Cyber Crime Police Station, Ahmedabad, swung into action. Using advanced technical surveillance and human intelligence, the team tracked digital footprints and bank transactions linked to the accused. Initially, five suspects, Asgar Aziz Pathan, Abhishek Maheshbhai Joshi, Pravinbhai Bhojabhai Nandania, Deep Popatpari Goswami, and Nitin Babubhai Bhatia, were arrested from Jamnagar. Acting on leads from interrogations, two separate teams led by Police Inspector P.V. Vaghela and Police Inspector C.T. Desai were dispatched to Bengaluru and Mumbai, resulting in the arrest of six accused in total, including key operatives connected to the Nigerian handlers. Speaking on the operation, a senior Cyber Crime Police official said, This was not a routine cyber fraud; it was a layered scam executed with international coordination. The accused created fake identities, websites, and business profiles to trap the victim. Our teams tracked multiple digital trails and bank accounts to uncover how the funds were routed to a Nigerian network. Six accused have been arrested, and further investigation is underway to trace their foreign links. Sources within the Cyber Crime Cell revealed that the arrested accused allegedly acted as money mules, transferring funds received from victims across accounts in India and abroad, making detection difficult. The seized digital evidence, including mobile phones, forged documents, and banking credentials, is now being analysed for deeper connections. Officials said more arrests are likely as the investigation widens to trace the Nigerian masterminds who allegedly orchestrated the operation through fake import-export fronts and online intermediaries. The Ahmedabad Cyber Police have urged citizens to remain cautious about online trade offers promising high returns, stressing that no legitimate company asks for large advances without physical verification.

Police constable shoots himself dead in Rajasthan jail

JAIPUR : A constable posted at the Bhilwara district jail allegedly shot himself dead with his service rifle while on duty late Saturday night, police said. The suspected suicide happened when constable Ramkishor Modival (37) of the 13th Battalion of the Rajasthan Armed Constabulary (RAC) was deployed at a watchtower inside the jail premises. Just before the end of his shift, he allegedly fired a bullet into his chest from his service rifle. He died on the spot, Jail Superintendent Shailendra Singh Faujdar said. Police said the reason behind the suicide is yet to be ascertained. The incident came to light when another constable, Babulal, arrived to relieve him and found him lying in a pool of blood and immediately informed the jail administration. A team from the Kotwali police station and the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) reached the spot and collected evidence. The body was videographed and later shifted to the mortuary of Mahatma Gandhi Hospital for post-mortem. Ramkishor's elder brother, Nanuram (40), had lodged a report with the Kotwali police station on Sunday morning, describing the death as suspicious. Police said the constable was a resident of Harmada village near Kishangarh in Ajmer district and had returned from leave on Saturday. He was on duty from 6 pm to 10 pm when the incident occurred. An investigation is underway, officials added. (If you are having suicidal thoughts, or are worried about a friend or need emotional support, someone is always there to listen. Call Sneha Foundation - 04424640050, Tele Manas - 14416 (available 24x7) or iCall, the Tata Institute of Social Sciences' helpline - 02225521111, which is available Monday to Saturday from 8 am to 10 pm.)

Rajasthan officer slaps gas station staff, says I am the SDM

Three petrol pump employees were arrested in Jaipurs Bhilwara on October 22, after getting into a physical altercation with a Rajasthan Administrative Service (RAS) officer. The incident, which took place on Tuesday, October 21, was captured on CCTV camera, showing sub-divisional magistrate (SDM) Chhotu Lal Sharma slapping the petrol pump employee for not giving his Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

HEG Shares Gain as Subsidiary Secures 1,230 Crore Credit Facility from SBI

Mumbai, October 16 (Daily Kiran): Shares of HEG Ltd surged nearly 2% in Thursdays trading session after the company announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, TACC (The Advanced Carbon Company) part of the LNJ Bhilwara Group has received a credit facility of 1,230 crore sanctioned by the State Bank of India (SBI). The ... Read more HEG Shares Gain as Subsidiary Secures 1,230 Crore Credit Facility from SBI

PM Modi launches two key farm schemes worth Rs 35,440 crore

NEW DELHI: Coinciding with the birth anniversary of Loknayak Jaiprakash Narayan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday launched two major agricultural schemes with a cumulative outlay of Rs 35,440 crore. He also appealed to the farmers to increase production to meet domestic and global demand. Launching the schemes at Pusa campus, the Prime Minister noted that farmers have a critical role to play in realising the vision of a developed India (Viksit Bharat) by 2047. The two schemes, Rs 24,000-crore Pradhan Mantri Dhan Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PM-DDKY) and a Rs 11,440-crore Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses are aimed at changing the fate of millions of farmers. The PM-DDKY aims to transform 100 low-performing agricultural districts based on the Aspirational Districts Programme (ADP) model. The scheme will focus on enhancing crop productivity, promoting crop diversification, improving irrigation and storage facilities, and ensuring credit access in the selected districts. In view of the new pulses mission, PM Modi urged farmers to increase cultivation acreage by 35 lakh hectares by 2030 to boost production and achieve self-reliance, targeting to raise production from the current 252.38 lakh tonne to 350 lakh tonnes by 2030-31, thereby reducing import dependency. Meanwhile, attacking the previous Congress government, the Prime Minister accused it of neglecting the farm sector, saying the Opposition party lacked vision for the crucial sectors growth. He also highlighted various measures taken over the last 11 years for the overall development of the agriculture and allied sectors. In the interest of farmers, we have taken several reforms, he said. Outlining achievements made during his governments tenure, PM Modi said farm exports have doubled, foodgrain production has increased by 900 lakh tonnes, and fruits and vegetables production has risen by 640 lakh tonne. He also noted that the recent reduction in goods and services tax (GST) rates has benefited rural India and farmers the most, with prices of farm machinery like tractors coming down. The Prime Minister also inaugurated projects valued at over Rs 5,450 crore in agriculture, animal husbandry, fisheries and food processing sectors, while laying the foundation stone for additional projects worth around Rs 815 crore. These projects included Artificial Insemination Training Center at Bengaluru and in Jammu & Kashmir; Centre of Excellence at Amreli and Banas; Establishment of IVF Lab in Assam under Rashtriya Gokul Mission; Milk Powder Plants at Mehsana, Indore and Bhilwara; Fish Feed Plant under Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana at Tezpur, Assam; Infrastructure for Agro-processing Clusters, Integrated Cold Chain, and Value Addition Infrastructure, among others. PM Modi also laid the foundation stone for several projects, including Integrated Cold Chain and Value Addition Infrastructure (Irradiation) in Krishna, Andhra Pradesh; Trout Fisheries in Uttarakhand; Integrated Aqua Park in Nagaland; Smart and Integrated Fishing Harbour in Karaikal, Puducherry; and State-of-the-art Integrated Aquapark in Hirakud, Odisha, among others. Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh and Minister of State for Agriculture Bhagirath Choudhary were present during the event.

PM Modi launches 35,440 crore two farm schemes, inaugurates projects worth 5,450 crore

Among the projects inaugurated are artificial insemination training centres in Bengaluru and Jammu and Kashmir, centres of excellence at Amreli and Banas, an IVF lab in Assam under the Rashtriya Gokul Mission, milk powder plants at Mehsana, Indore, and Bhilwara

Mother, Grandfather Held After Newborn Found Abandoned With Lips Sealed In Rajasthans Forest

A 19-day-old baby was found abandoned in Bhilwara forest with lips glued and a stone in his mouth. His mother and maternal grandfather have been arrested.

Mother Detained Days After Baby Found Abandoned In Forest With Lips Glued

Days after a newborn was found abandoned in a forest in Rajasthan's Bhilwara, with his lips sealed with glue and a stone inside, the police have detained the baby's mother and maternal grandfather.