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The month of September proved to be a healthy one for the exhibition sector, while October began with a bang, thanks to the phenomenal performance of Drishyam The Conclusion. Sanjeev Kumar Bijli, Executive Director, PVR INOX Limited, spoke exclusively with Bollywood Hungama about the strong box office performance, the success of Avengers Endgame: Encore, the innovative Drishyam Pav Bhaji offer, the excitement surrounding Ramayana, the expansion of IMAX screens and a lot more. How was the month of September and the first week of October for PVR INOX? September was very good, dominated by Hanuman Ansh, of course (smiles). No one expected it to become such a sleeper hit. It exploded at the box office and has done business of close to Rs. 400 crores. That's heartening for us, as it proves yet again that anything can happen in this business. Then, Mirzapur The Movie did very well, and towards the end of the month, The Vvaan also performed strongly in cinemas. These films gave us the desired footfalls and the results we were looking for. So, I am very happy with how September shaped up for us. October has started with a bang, thanks to Drishyam The Conclusion. It has already earned Rs. 162 crores over the weekend and is still going strong. What's amazing is that people have loved the film and are talking about it. This only means that it is going to sustain well and perform even better than we had expected. We also released the Japanese film Doraemon: Castle Of The Undersea Devil, which collected around Rs. 8 crores over the weekend. That was a pleasant surprise. Our weekend admissions stood at 30 lakhs, which is a huge number and among the highest we have ever recorded. Also, we have three more films coming up in October before Ramayana takes over in November Udta Teer, Prahaar and Nayyi Navelli. They belong to diverse genres and their trailers look promising. Hence, these films have the potential to add significantly to our admissions this month. PVR INOX came up with an interesting offer buy four tickets for Drishyam The Conclusion and get one Pav Bhaji free. The creative announcing the offer was widely shared on social media. How important is it to provide such incentives to moviegoers? We keep thinking of different offers, and this particular idea came from the producers, if I am not mistaken. It was quite different and innovative (laughs). We are not a passive brand that believes people will automatically flock to cinemas whenever a film releases. That's obviously not true. A lot goes into building and running cinemas. One of the things we actively focus on is promotions and marketing to make the moviegoing experience more attractive for our patrons. That's why we offer discounted ticket prices on Tuesdays and weekday mornings. We also have several offers in association with banks and credit card companies. Our marketing and promotions team constantly strives to come up with innovative offers that encourage people to visit our cinemas. The re-release of Avengers Endgame: Encore has also been very successful at the box office... That was another pleasant surprise. It was a re-release with some new footage, which enticed audiences to return to cinemas. It's also a great precursor to Avengers: Doomsday, which releases in December. The franchise has a massive following. Hollywood has been phenomenal this year. Spider-Man: Brand New Day did more than Rs. 400 crores, while The Odyssey collected around Rs. 200 crores. Obsession, a relatively small film that not many people had heard of, went on to do Rs. 100 crores. Films like The Devil Wears Prada 2, Michael and Project Hail Mary also attracted audiences to cinemas. This year, films across genres and languages have performed well at the box office. Our hypothesis is that people are getting bored of sitting at home and are increasingly enjoying the communal experience of watching a film together on the big screen. View this post on Instagram A post shared by PVR Cinemas (@pvrcinemas_official) What are your expectations from Ramayana? I hope, for everyone's sake and ours too, that the film turns out to be a huge grosser. It has all the ingredients needed to become a massive blockbuster. So, I am very hopeful and optimistic about its box office prospects. The IMAX format has become increasingly popular among moviegoers. Is PVR INOX planning to open any new IMAX screens this year? We have one more IMAX screen coming up at Pacific Mall in Jaipur. The mall opens this Sunday, October 11, and we hope to have the cinema operational before Ramayana releases. We also have another IMAX screen planned for this financial year in Chennai. Also Read: Why India doesnt have more IMAX screens: PVR INOXs Sanjeev Kumar Bijli reveals each auditorium costs a WHOPPING Rs. 10-11 cr; says Hindi, Tamil and Telugu content can drive expansion
Rajasthan Police Arrests 7,744 in Statewide Area Domination Drive
Jaipur, October 7 (Udaipur Kiran): Rajasthan Police conducted a statewide Area Domination campaign against wanted criminals, anti-social elements and people posing a threat to law and order, arresting 7,744 offenders and anti-social elements in a single day. The special operation was conducted on the directions of Rajasthan Director General of Police Rajeev Kumar Sharma. A ... Read more Rajasthan Police Arrests 7,744 in Statewide Area Domination Drive
PIMS Udaipur Doctor Aman Agrawal Secures Second Place in E-Poster Presentation at RajPulmoCon 2026
Udaipur, October 8 (Udaipur Kiran): Dr. Aman Agrawal, Junior Resident in the Department of Pulmonology at Pacific Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS), Umarda, Udaipur, secured second place in the e-poster presentation competition at RajPulmoCon 2026 held at Chomu Palace, Chomu, Jaipur. Dr. Aman Agrawal presented an e-poster titled Melioidosis: A Rare Case Presentation at the ... Read more PIMS Udaipur Doctor Aman Agrawal Secures Second Place in E-Poster Presentation at RajPulmoCon 2026
Rajasthan Universitys Inter-College Mens Kabaddi tournament begins in Jaipur
Social audit of govt schools begins with 20-school pilot
BJP holds Seva Jyoti Yatra across Raj to mark Modis 25 yrs in public life
Ajmer jailer now inmate atfacility she was in charge of
Congress projects unity ahead of panchayat polls, targets BJP govt
ATM robbery mastermind held in Jaipur, Rs 4L recovered
13-year-old Rajasthan golfer Ojaswini Saraswat invited to Hero Womens Indian Open
Kathak fraternity mourns Roshan Kumari, Jaipur gharana legend who died at 82
Roof plaster falls in govt Sanskrit school near Jaipur, no one injured
Ranthambore tests AI system to alert villages on leopard movement
NGT disposes of Jaipur railway land-use plea over jurisdiction
New Sanganer Road families pack up as demolition fear becomes reality
Raj startups find new investors after on-spot funding at TiE SmashUp
Jaipur-based OLE ROOMS raised over Rs 2.5 crore in angel funding after participating in SmashUp, while Aviotron Aerospace later secured pre-Series A funding at a reported valuation of 70 crore
Judicial inquiry begins into death of MP teenager in alleged police custody
JDA to build two pedestrian subways on Mahal Road
Raj presses Punjab for full canal water share, closure cut to 11 days
Rajasthan: Special campaign underway for voter registration
Digital Desk | Jaipur, Oct 7 (IANS) In accordance with the directives of the Election Commission of India, a special campaign has been launched across Rajasthan to register eligible and new voters as part of the continuous updating of the electoral rolls. The campaign aims to ensure the inclusion of eligible citizens who were left out during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR), as well as young people who have attained the age of 18 and are eligible to vote for the first time. Rajasthan Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Naveen Mahajan said District Election Officers and Electoral Registration Officers are taking necessary steps across all districts as part of the campaign. Over the past seven days, more than 57,000 Form-6 applications for new voter registration have been received from various Assembly constituencies. Mahajan said awareness activities and special camps are being organised at schools and colleges through Electoral Literacy Clubs (ELCs) to publicise the campaign and encourage eligible citizens to register. Awareness programmes conducted by ELCs across Assembly constituencies are being monitored and supervised by District Election Officers at the district level. The progress of the campaign and related activities is also being regularly reviewed at the Election Department headquarters. For the convenience of citizens, the Election Commission of India has waived the requirement to submit the declaration form that was mandatory during the SIR process along with Form-6 for new voter registration and Form-8 for corrections, in Rajasthan and other states where the SIR process has been completed. Eligible citizens can apply online to register their names in the electoral roll by submitting Form-6 through the Election Commission's voter services portal or through ECINET. Applications can also be submitted through the Booth Level Officer (BLO) of the applicant's area. Mahajan appealed to all eligible citizens to take advantage of the special campaign and ensure that their names are included in the electoral roll. He also urged people to encourage eligible members of their families and neighbourhoods, particularly young people who have recently turned 18 and others whose names are not yet on the electoral roll, to complete the registration process. He said the Election Department is committed to strengthening a participatory, inclusive and robust democratic system.
Congress unity only for photo frame: Rajasthan BJP
Digital Desk | Jaipur, Oct 7 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Rajasthan president Madan Rathore has taken a sharp dig at the Congress, claiming that the party's display of unity is limited to photographs while big differences continue to exist among its leaders. Rathore said there was a race among Congress leaders to establish their political influence and outdo one another. He also alleged that former Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot continues to consider himself the party's supreme leader, or Mathadheesh. The Congress is merely putting on a charade of unity. Their unity is for the camera, while deep-seated differences continue to exist within the party, Rathore said. He claimed that the Congress leadership's internal differences could once again surface during the upcoming Panchayati Raj elections. Rathore questioned why Congress leaders repeatedly felt the need to demonstrate their unity if the party was genuinely united publicly. He alleged that an atmosphere of rivalry and internal conflict continues to prevail within the Congress and said these differences could become more apparent during the Panchayat elections. Rathore also criticised former Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, saying that he continues to view himself as the permanent leader or supreme boss of the Congress. A senior leader should think about making space for other leaders in the organisation rather than always placing himself at the centre, Rathore said. Rathore referred to Gehlot's remarks that Sachin Pilot would not repeat his past mistakes this time, saying that such comments themselves reflected the Congress's internal tensions. He said that although Congress leaders were now appearing together on the same platform and speaking about unity, traces of their old political rivalries could still be seen in their statements. According to Rathore, the contest for leadership and political influence within the Congress has been a longstanding issue. He said appearing together on a stage was one thing, but ensuring coordination among supporters and party workers at the grassroots level was another. The Panchayat elections will show the people the Congress's real position, Rathore said. Rathore claimed that the Congress had already been rejected by voters in the recent civic body elections and predicted that the party would face an even bigger defeat in the upcoming Panchayati Raj elections. He said the people of Rajasthan would assess the performance of the Bhajan Lal Sharma government over the past two-and-a-half years and vote on the basis of the work delivered by the government. The public will repose its faith in the work done by the Bhajan Lal government. Congress is headed for a defeat even worse than the one it suffered in the civic body elections, Rathore said.
Rajasthan Police warns against accessing or sharing CSAM
Digital Desk | Jaipur, Oct 7 (IANS) The Cyber Crime Branch (R4C) of Rajasthan Police has issued a public-interest advisory warning citizens against searching for, viewing, creating, downloading or sharing Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM). The advisory was issued on the instructions of Rajasthan Director General of Police Rajeev Kumar Sharma as part of efforts to strengthen cybercrime prevention and increase public awareness. Additional Director General of Police, Cyber Crime, V.K. Singh said that CSAM, which depicts the sexual exploitation or abuse of children, is a serious and punishable offence under applicable laws, including the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act and the Information Technology Act. Singh said CSAM should not be treated as ordinary adult content. He explained that it documents the sexual exploitation and abuse of children below the age of 18, whose consent has no legal validity in such circumstances. He added that the online circulation of such material violates the rights, privacy and dignity of children and can contribute to their continued exploitation. Singh cautioned that viewing, searching for or downloading CSAM can contribute to the demand for illegal material and create further opportunities for offenders to exploit children. He said citizens should not become part of this cycle by accessing or circulating such content. The Cyber Crime Branch also warned that digital activity can leave forensic traces even after a file has been deleted. If such material is received unexpectedly or without solicitation, citizens have been advised not to forward it and instead report the matter immediately to the appropriate authorities. Citizens who encounter suspected CSAM can report the matter to the nearest police station, cyber police station or through the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal. The Cyber Crime Branch has urged citizens to remain vigilant, avoid interacting with or circulating illegal material, and promptly report suspected child sexual exploitation to the authorities.
Digital Desk | Jaipur, Oct 7 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the 'Viksit Bharat Sankalp Sabha' in New Delhi on Wednesday. In Jaipur, Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma participated in the 'Viksit Bharat Sankalp Sabha' and 'Seva Jyoti Yatra' programme held at the Mela Ground on VT Road in Jaipur's Mansarovar. The Chief Minister joined the Prime Minister's programme through video conferencing and listened to his address. During the event, Prime Minister Modi reiterated his resolve to build a 'Viksit Bharat' (Developed India) and raised the slogan, We will do it. Chief Minister Sharma also echoed the sentiment. In his address, The Chief Minister said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has completed 25 years of an uninterrupted journey in public service. He described the milestone as historic, glorious and inspiring, saying the nation had come together with renewed energy and resolve through the 'Viksit Bharat Sankalp Sabha' and 'Seva Jyoti Yatra' programmes organised to mark the occasion. The Chief Minister said PM Modi's two-and-a-half-decade public life represents a remarkable commitment -- a tapasya centred on the principle of 'Nation First', hard work and improving the lives of the most marginalised sections of society. According to CM Sharma, PM Modi has redefined politics by transforming it from an instrument of power into a means of public service. He said that for crores of citizens, the Prime Minister's name has become synonymous with fulfilling commitments and ensuring delivery. From the abrogation of Article 370 to the construction of the Ram Mandir, he (PM Modi) has made all these achievements in the national interest possible through his unwavering willpower, CM Sharma said. He added that Rajasthan is rapidly progressing towards new heights of development under PM Modi's guidance, leadership and support. He said the state is receiving several major initiatives whose impact will be felt for generations. The Chief Minister added that the Rajasthan government has taken unprecedented steps to strengthen water security with the Centre's support. The Ram Jal Setu Link Project is being implemented to expand drinking water and irrigation facilities in eastern Rajasthan. According to CM Sharma, the project will provide drinking water to people in 17 districts, water for industrial use and irrigation facilities for more than 4 lakh hectares of land. He also said a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) concerning Yamuna water was signed on June 29 this year. Chief Minister Sharma added that an agreement was signed on September 15 among six states, including Rajasthan, for the Kishau Multipurpose Project, which will help ensure year-round water availability in the Shekhawati region. He also said a historic agreement on Narmada water was reached among Maharashtra, Gujarat, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh under PM Modi's leadership, resolving a decades-old dispute between the states over the river's water. Under the Jal Jeevan Mission, more than 52 lakh rural households in Rajasthan have so far received tap-water connections, CM Sharma said. He added that drinking-water infrastructure worth more than Rs 33,305 crore has been developed across the state. The Chief Minister said that Rajasthan's road network is being expanded through major infrastructure projects, including the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway and its Delhi-Jaipur section, the Amritsar-Jamnagar Expressway, and the Jaipur-Kishangarh-Jodhpur-Pachpadra and Bikaner-Kotputli expressways. He added that the Rs 11,764-crore Jaipur Ring Road North project is being completed with support from the Union government to help reduce traffic congestion in Jaipur. Chief Minister Sharma also said the Central government has approved Phase-2 of the Jaipur Metro Rail Project at an estimated cost of Rs 13,000 crore. The project will comprise a 41-kilometre corridor with 36 stations. The Chief Minister said that railway infrastructure in Rajasthan is expanding rapidly through initiatives such as Vande Bharat Express services, the Coach Care Complex and the development of 83 Amrit Bharat railway stations. Air connectivity is also being expanded in Kota, Kishangarh, Barmer and Bikaner, CM Sharma added. According to the Chief Minister, a new terminal building has been constructed at Jodhpur Airport at a cost of Rs 480 crore, increasing the airport's annual passenger-handling capacity from 1.2 to 2 million. Development work is also underway at the terminals in Jaipur and Kota, he said. Chief Minister Sharma added that Rajasthan's energy capacity has witnessed unprecedented growth over the past two years and nine months. He said the state's power infrastructure is being strengthened through battery energy storage projects with a combined capacity of 6,000 MWh. Under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, more than 5 lakh registrations have been recorded in Rajasthan, while over 3.37 lakh rooftop solar power systems have been installed, the Chief Minister added. He said that renewable-energy plants with a combined capacity of more than 5.45 GW have been installed under the PM-KUSUM scheme, making Rajasthan a national leader in renewable and solar-energy infrastructure. To further strengthen the state's energy security, Chief Minister Sharma highlighted the Mahi Banswara Nuclear Power Project. He said that Prime Minister Modi laid its foundation stone on September 25, 2025. The project has an estimated cost of Rs 42,000 crore and a total installed capacity of around 2,800 MW.
Two held with 89k worth of counterfeit notes in Chittor
Digital Desk | Jaipur, Oct 7 (IANS) Former Rajasthan Chief Minister and senior Congress leader Ashok Gehlot on Wednesday criticised the registration of an FIR against Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, expressing concern over what he described as the deteriorating state of democracy in the country. Political tensions have intensified following recent developments in Delhi and the filing of an FIR against the two Congress leaders. Reacting to the developments while speaking to the media in Jaipur, Gehlot launched a sharp attack on the Union government and questioned whether democracy in India would survive what he described as increasingly authoritarian actions. He questioned whether India's democratic system was also being undermined in a manner comparable, in his view, to the political systems in countries such as China, Russia and North Korea. Responding to questions from reporters, the former Chief Minister said such actions by the government and administration were not unexpected, remarking that hey can do anything. He added that the registration of FIRs against senior Opposition leaders such as Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi, along with what he described as objectionable police conduct towards Congress General Secretary (Organisation) K.C. Venugopal, indicated the direction in which the country was heading. Gehlot said the issue should not be viewed merely as a matter concerning one political party or a handful of leaders. According to the former Chief Minister, it is a matter of serious concern for citizens across the country, particularly young people and the future of the next generation. Gehlot also spoke about the events surrounding a protest near Akashvani Bhavan involving Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi. According to Gehlot, the protest was intended to convey a message to the Union government and the public after around 300 MPs sought to meet the Election Commission, but were allegedly unable to meet its officials. The former Chief Minister asked why the Election Commission officials were unwilling to meet the opposition INDIA bloc MPs. Drawing on his experience in Parliament, Gehlot said the Parliament Annexe is a highly secure location and noted that he had worked there for around two decades. He added that had the three Election Commissioners met the INDIA bloc MPs there, it could have provided an opportunity to transparently address questions surrounding allegations of vote theft and the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) issue. Instead, he alleged, the opportunity was missed, the leaders were detained and FIRs were subsequently registered against them. Gehlot expressed concern that democratic institutions in the country were gradually being weakened and warned that the situation was moving in a dangerous direction. He also questioned the reported absence of public statements from Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah on the developments. He said that with protests and demonstrations taking place at several locations across the country, the response and accountability of the country's top leadership should be clearly visible. According to Gehlot, the lack of a visible response from the Prime Minister and Home Minister raises serious questions about the functioning of the present political system.
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CNG and PNG Prices Hiked, New Rates Effective from Midnight
Jaipur, October 7 (Udaipur Kiran): Piped Natural Gas (PNG) and Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) prices in Jaipur will increase from midnight on Tuesday. Torrent has revised the rates of both PNG supplied through pipelines and CNG sold at petrol pumps. According to the new rate list issued by the company, the price of PNG has ... Read more CNG and PNG Prices Hiked, New Rates Effective from Midnight
Rajasthan Weather: Rain Likely from October 11-12, Temperatures May Drop by 3 Degrees
Jaipur, October 7 (Udaipur Kiran): Rajasthan is likely to witness a change in weather from October 11-12, with light rain expected in parts of the north-western districts due to a Western Disturbance. The system may also bring a fall of up to 2-3 degrees Celsius in temperatures after it passes. The weather is currently clear ... Read more Rajasthan Weather: Rain Likely from October 11-12, Temperatures May Drop by 3 Degrees
Rajasthan to Get 3 New Train Services, Including Amrit Bharat Express; Check Routes and Stops
Jaipur, October 6 (Udaipur Kiran): Railway passengers in Rajasthan are set to get three new train services after Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw approved the operation of three trains passing through the state following a request from Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma. The approved services include the BhujBarauni Amrit Bharat Express, HaridwarOkha Express and HaridwarVeraval ... Read more Rajasthan to Get 3 New Train Services, Including Amrit Bharat Express; Check Routes and Stops
Aashram 4: Bobby Deol's show moves to Amer after fans cause delays at Jaipur set
Aashram 4 shoot has been moved to Amer after fans thronged the Jaipur set, causing filming delays. Meanwhile, Akshay Oberoi has joined the fourth season with the Rajasthan schedule
A Jaipur ITAT ruling offers relief to taxpayers making large cash payments from bank withdrawals. The tribunal said every credit-card payment need not be matched to a specific withdrawal if the taxpayer can establish the source and availability of the cash.
SC seeks report on Chambal sand mining, calls impact on ecosystem disastrous
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Rajasthan Weather: Rain Likely Between October 10 and 12, Pilani Temperature Crosses 40
Jaipur, October 6 (Udaipur Kiran): Weather conditions in Rajasthan are expected to remain mostly dry over the next three to four days, while a new western disturbance is likely to become active. Its impact may bring cloudy weather, thunderstorms and light rain to some parts of the Bikaner division and Shekhawati region between October 10 ... Read more Rajasthan Weather: Rain Likely Between October 10 and 12, Pilani Temperature Crosses 40C
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Rajasthan: Ceiling plaster falls in Udaipur school, five children injured
Digital Desk | Jaipur, Oct 6 (IANS) A major accident was reported at a government primary school in Narda village under Vaniyatailai Gram Panchayat in the Bhinder Police Station area of Udaipur district on Tuesday morning when a portion of a classroom ceiling plaster suddenly collapsed, injuring five children. According to officials, 32 children were present in the classroom when the plaster fell at around 11 a.m. Three students sustained head injuries, while two others suffered minor injuries. Headmaster Lalsingh Shaktawat said Krishna Kumari and Kartik, both Class 1 students, and Ganesh Lal, a Class 5 student, suffered head injuries. All three were taken to Bhinder Government Hospital for treatment and were later discharged and sent home. The incident triggered panic among students and staff as the ceiling plaster fell with a loud noise. Children from three different classes were reportedly studying in the same room at the time. Following instructions from the Education Department and the local administration, the school building has been locked as a precautionary measure. Classes will now be conducted at a location near Mataji ka Chabutra, a local shrine. Headmaster Lalsingh Shaktawat said the school caters to students up to Class 5 and has a total enrolment of 37 students. He added that the school had previously informed the Education Department about the dilapidated condition of the building. The school building was constructed in 2001. According to the headmaster and villagers, the structure has deteriorated over the years and has remained in poor condition for a long time. Villagers alleged that repeated complaints regarding the condition of the school building had been submitted to the Education Department and the local administration, but no effective action had been taken. The school has two rooms and a veranda, all reportedly in a dilapidated condition. Villagers said the incident could have resulted in a much bigger tragedy if the roof itself had collapsed. The accident has raised fresh concerns over the safety of children studying in government schools functioning in ageing and poorly maintained buildings. Following the incident, Bhinder CBEO Rajendra Kumar Chaubisa visited the school and reviewed the situation.
Rajasthan CM urges youth to adopt Yoga, announces TOPS for Olympics
Digital Desk | Jaipur, Oct 6 (IANS) Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma on Tuesday urged people, especially the youth, to make Yoga a part of their daily lives, stay away from substance abuse and contribute towards building a Developed India and a Developed Rajasthan. Addressing the closing ceremony of the 51st Sub-Junior and Junior National Yogasana Sports Championship at Alankar PG College in Jaipur, Sharma described Yoga as an invaluable heritage of Indias ancient culture and said it has taught the world the art of living a healthy, disciplined and balanced life. The Chief Minister said Yoga helps improve concentration, strengthens decision-making abilities and promotes positivity. At a time when changing lifestyles and health challenges are affecting people across the world, Yoga remains a simple, accessible and effective means of maintaining a healthy mind and body, he said. Sharma also highlighted the global spread of Yoga, saying that the efforts and diplomacy of Prime Minister Narendra Modi contributed to the United Nations declaring June 21 as the International Day of Yoga. He said Yoga, meditation and pranayama have today become part of the daily routine of millions of people across the world. The Chief Minister said the youth are the countrys future and their energy will play a crucial role in achieving the goal of Developed India 2047. He said the state government is establishing Atal Gyan Kendras in villages, equipped with facilities such as online classes and e-libraries. Sports grounds are also being developed in every panchayat. Sharma said the states double-engine government has so far provided appointments to 1.93 lakh posts, while recruitment for another 1.18 lakh posts is under way. A recruitment calendar for 1.25 lakh posts has also been released. He said employment has been provided to 5 lakh youths in the private sector. A language centre has also been launched in Jaipur to teach the languages of five countries to young people aspiring to work abroad. Sharma alleged that paper leaks had occurred frequently during the previous governments tenure but claimed that not a single paper leak had taken place under the present government. He urged candidates to work hard for competitive examinations and assured them that the government would not allow their aspirations to be jeopardised. Highlighting the governments focus on sports, Sharma said Rajasthan has released the Rajasthan Youth Policy-2025 and is taking rapid steps to strengthen sports infrastructure and provide greater opportunities to young athletes. The Chief Minister announced that the Rajasthan TOPS scheme has been implemented to prepare athletes from the state for the Olympic Games. He said 17 new Khelo India Centres are being established in Rajasthan, while grants amounting to Rs 40.12 crore have been sanctioned for 1,786 athletes. Sharma said the government aims to establish Rajasthan as a leading state in sports at both the national and international levels. During the ceremony, he honoured the winners of the National Yogasana Championship. West Bengal secured first place, Haryana finished second, and Maharashtra secured third place, with trophies presented to the respective teams. The Rajasthan team also presented a musical Yogasana performance during the event. MP Rao Rajendra Singh, Alankar PG College Chairman Lalchand Kataria, Padma Shri awardee Gulabo Sapera, Asian Yoga Federation President Ashok Kumar Agarwal, elected representatives, delegates from various yoga federations and a large number of participants from across the country attended the ceremony.
India's festive hiring rises 7 pc as whitecollar market cools
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 6 (IANS) India's festive hiring grew 7 per cent yearonyear to 1,27,080 jobs in 2026 even as overall whitecollar hiring moderated 11 per cent yearonyear in September, a report said on Tuesday. The report from foundit said the divergence reflected a concentrated buildup in Indias consumption and fulfilment economy. Quick Commerce led festive demand with an 18 per cent yearonyear rise, followed by Ecommerce at 12 per cent and Logistics & Transportation at 10 per cent. Meanwhile, this demand is spreading beyond the metros, with Tier 2 and emerging cities growing significantly faster, while early-career professionals remain at the centre of festive hiring. Festive hiring has continued to expand over the last three years, rising from 98,120 jobs in 2024 to 1,18,750 in 2025 and 1,27,080 in 2026. Travel & hospitality, media & entertainment and retail recorded over 6 per cent, 5 per cent and 4 per cent gains respectively. The report added that whitecollar gigs and freelance hiring grew 15 per cent yearonyear, indicating greater use of flexible talent as businesses respond to seasonal spikes in demand. Strong demand for early-career talent also shows that businesses are prioritising agile, digitally ready workforces that can scale with demand. As consumption becomes more distributed, we expect employment opportunities to increasingly follow the same trajectory, said Tarun Sinha, CEO, foundit. Metros accounting for 56 per cent of festive whitecollar roles posted only 3 per cent YoY growth. Tier2 cities accounted for 27 per cent of festive jobs and grew 11 per cent, while Tier3 and emerging cities, at 17 per cent of the total, recorded the fastest growth at 15 per cent. Jaipur, Lucknow, Indore, Surat, Nagpur, Bhubaneswar, Coimbatore, Chandigarh and Kochi are among the cities seeing increased demand during the 2026 festive period.
ASI Caught Red-Handed In Jaipur Bribe Sting
An Assistant Sub-Inspector in Jaipur was arrested by the Rajasthan Anti-Corruption Bureau for allegedly accepting a Rs 10,000 bribe from a woman. The officer was caught in a sting operation after a complaint was verified, and further investigation is underway.
Jaipur ASI Trapped Taking Rs 10,000 Bribe
Jaipur, October 6, 2026 (Udaipur Kiran): The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Tuesday trapped Sukhdev Jat, Assistant Sub-Inspector of Police at Pratap Nagar Police Station under Jaipur East Commissionerate, while allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 10,000 from the complainant. The ACB said a written complaint was submitted by the complainant at the ACB Police Station ... Read more Jaipur ASI Trapped Taking Rs 10,000 Bribe
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Rajasthan HC grants interim relief to Hanuman Beniwal in Nagaur FIR case
Digital Desk | Jaipur, Oct 6 (IANS) The Jodhpur Bench of the Rajasthan High Court has granted interim relief to Nagaur MP Hanuman Beniwal in connection with an FIR registered at Kuchera police station in Nagaur district. The court has directed that no coercive action be taken against Beniwal in the matter. The order was passed by a single-judge bench of Justice Farjand Ali while hearing a petition filed by Beniwal challenging the proceedings against him. During the hearing, the High Court observed that peaceful protest is a part of democratic rights. The court sought a response from the Rajasthan government and the police on the matter and fixed the next hearing after three weeks. The case relates to a political rally held in Kuchera during the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. The allegations concern violation of prohibitory orders imposed by the administration at the time. An FIR was registered at Kuchera police station on May 4, 2024, on the basis of a complaint filed by Sub-Inspector Mukesh Kumar. The case was registered under Sections 143, 147, 283 and 188 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The sections invoked in the FIR relate to allegations including unlawful assembly, disobedience of an order duly promulgated by a public servant, and obstruction or danger in a public way. During the hearing, Beniwal's lawyers argued that the case arose from a political protest and that there were no allegations of violence or damage to public or private property. The counsel submitted that the protest was part of a political activity during the election period and sought relief from coercive action in connection with the FIR. After considering the submissions, the High Court granted interim protection to Beniwal and sought the response of the state government and police authorities. The court's observation that peaceful protest forms part of democratic rights is significant. However, the proceedings are still pending, and the court's latest order is an interim relief rather than a final decision on the allegations.
Author Jeffrey Archer, who has died at 86, had a particularly soft spot for India
The author (Lord) Jeffrey Archer, who has an especially devoted following in India, died suddenly on Monday at his home in the UK at the age of 86. He would have liked the fact that his end resembled one of the twists in his tales. He passed away after he had spent Sunday promoting what he had declared was his very last novel, Adam & Eve . This was formally published on Tuesday, October 6, by HarperCollins, who announced he died suddenly and peacefully at his home between writing sessions. Kate Elton, the HarperCollins UK chief executive, said: It has been one of the great privileges of my publishing life to have been Jeffrey Archers editor. He was the master storyteller and an editors dream phenomenally hard-working, utterly committed to completing draft after draft to get every word as perfect as possible, and a true champion of the team nature of great publishing. When he set out to write Adam & Eve, he told me from the very beginning that it would be his final novel he was so excited about the scale of it and told me that if he could pull it off, it would equal anything hed previously written, on which basis he couldnt imagine embarking on any future novels. He did indeed pull it off and he was utterly thrilled by the early reader reactions. Were all devastated to have lost a writer who has brought joy to generations of readers and a true friend. Jeffrey Archer at Jaipur Literary Festival in 2019 Eastern Eye The phrase bestselling author doesnt do him justice. He was the ultimate story teller. He sold more than 300 million books in his five-decade writing career, including the Clifton Chronicles and Kane and Abel , and often set the novels in his home town of Wellington, Somerset. His books sold in 119 countries in 49 languages. But he had a particularly soft spot for India, it became clear during my interviews with him. In September 2019, for example, I went to see him at his penthouse suite overlooking the Thames with a view of the Palace of Westminster. He reckoned he had visited 20 to 25 times over the years. He was taken aback to discover one young woman journalist in Kolkata knew his tales almost better than he did. But he did point out that his debut novel, Not a Penny More, Not a Penny Less , was published in 1975 when he was 35. Put simply, Indians appeared to adore Archer and Archer adored India. They are very kind to me, he summed up. On his phone was a picture of the crowd he had attracted at the Jaipur Literary Festival earlier that year. 7,500 people turned up to hear me in Jaipur. His wife, Dame Mary Archer, a distinguished scientist in her own right to whom he had then been married for 53 years, was moving around quietly in the background. A couple of months previously, a group of senior Indian businessmen had hosted a lavish dinner for the Archers in London. Mary was shocked, recounted Archer. It was truly remarkable every course was named after one of my books. On the menu, headed A Tribute to Jeffrey Archer, were such items as Mightier than the Sword (Lavash and Hummus), First Among Equals (Dragon Fruit Waldorf Salad), Nothing Ventured (Podi Hoppers Corn and Kuttu Roti), Only Time Will Tell (Slow-cooked Kali Dal) and Kane and Abel (Celebration Cake). Jeffrey Archer part of the menu Amit Roy Since most Indian businessmen probably dont read anything other than their bank statements, clearly a researcher had been hard at work to make the menu a collectors item (Archer generously donated one of his three copies to Eastern Eye ). He added: I am always teased that the other author Indians love is P G Wodehouse. And you would think we couldnt be more different. He learnt that several schools in India look at Not a Penny More, Not a Penny Less as a first novel and see the immaturity of someone writing a first novel. A headmistress told me recently that her school is studying the art of short storytelling because you have R K Narayan, one of the greatest story writers who has ever lived. I am a huge admirer and fan wish I had met him before he died. In fact, if he were to be cast on a desert island and allowed to take a handful of books, R K Narayans short story collection, Malgudi Days , would be in the mix, along with Great Expectations by Charles Dickens and The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas. He accepted that since his first novel came out in 1975, British society had changed beyond recognition and with it the standing of Indians. One has to be very careful what one says in this situation because we live in an age where prejudice is misunderstood but all I will say is the Indians work very hard, number one. And they are very bright, number two. And that is a good start. So, I am not surprised that Indians are doing well in this country. Everywhere I go I was in Qatar recently they seem to be running the place. I was in Dubai they seem to be running the place. Jeffrey Archer signing a book Amit Roy I think you are the most aspirational race on earth, possibly other than the Chinese who are also very aspirational. And I write aspirational books. As for his fan base in India and the enthusiastic welcome he received whenever he was in India, he commented: Its a mystery. Perhaps my love of India, (and) my love of cricket come through to the people both in the books and whenever I am on radio and television in India. He reckoned India should have won the ICC World Cup earlier that year you were the best team. His eyes lit up at the mention of Rahul Dravid. Oh, yes. Beautiful stroke player. Jeffrey Archer with Sharmila Tagore and her family at an auction dinner in London in 2013 Eastern Eye He went on: I always say that V V S Laxman and Rahul Dravid staying in all day against the Australians (at Eden Gardens in Kolkata in 2001 when India won after following on) was one of the great Test matches in history. He had met the then Indian skipper Virat Kohli three times. I heard him make a speech recently in your (Indian) high commission and he is a very measured, sensible, intelligent man, was his assessment. I am a great admirer, not just of his batting, but of his competitive attitude and indeed the way he conducts himself. But this has been true of the Indians for many years. In this ultra elite group, he included Anil Kumble, Kapil Dev and Ravi Shastri. And he retained warm memories of the Nawab, a reference to Mansur Ali Khan Tiger Pataudi. I was at Oxford with the Nawab who was a friend and remained a dear friend through to his death. He was a great man and a great captain of India. He saw Tiger in action before his friend lost much of the vision in his right eye in a car accident. That was very, very sad. I am amazed that he went on to captain his country and remained a world class cricketer. Always in demand as an auctioneer at Indian charity functions, the author officiated at a dinner at the May Fair Hotel in London in 2013 to raise funds for the Pataudi 2020 organisation which helps people with sight problems. The occasion was attended by his wife Sharmila Tagore, son and daughter Saif and Soha and daughter-in-law Kareena. The auctions I love they are fun. And that was a particularly fun one because I was doing it in memory of someone I cared about. After many ups and downs in his life, Archer was glad he did not stay in politics or become mayor of London but made his mark as a storyteller. His style was deceptively simple. But he had the gift of being able to make the reader turn the page to find out what happened next. He told me he wanted to take his new protagonist, Detective Constable William Warwick, a bright, young recruit to Scotland Yards art and antiquities squad in his latest novel, Nothing Ventured (Macmillan; 20), through to Metropolitan Police Commissioner over the course of eight novels. Jeffrey Archer Amit Roy We chatted about Nothing Ventured , in which Warwick makes his debut starting out in Scotland Yards art and antiquities squad. One night while watching a suspects house from a car, said Archer, Warwick kept awake by remembering the top ten Test batting averages of all times Bradman 99.84, Pollock 60.97, Headley. Whether Warwick would get to the very top would depend on whether the author was around to complete the task, said Archer, who was due to turn 80 in 2020. However, the narrative trajectory changed, and the series formally concluded with the final book in the series, End Game . The book tracked Warwick at the rank of Commander during the 2012 London Olympics, leaving him just short of the top job. An editor had suggested I should get Jeffrey Archer to talk about Jofra Archer, then Englands exciting new fast bowler. Oh, yes, responded the author, who was very knowledgeable about cricket. He is clearly a great new talent and made the big decision whether he would play for the West Indies or for England. And luckily for us he chose England. Yes, very exciting indeed. As he is only 24 years old, we can hope to have him for 10 years. On a broader sociological point, no one made anything of the fact that Jofra was a black man playing for England and had become a national hero overnight. Cover of one of his books Eastern Eye Why should it? asked Archer. This is a natural evolution. Archer, himself once an athlete who ran the 400 metres, recalled: When I ran for England and for Britain, we had no black men in the team. That has changed now. It has changed to the extent that I read in The Times the other day that in the Olympic Games there wasnt a white man in the semi-final or the final. And thats fine. Thats a change. We live with it. Did he think that diversity, represented by the likes of Jofra Archer, had brought strength to modern Britain? Very much, enthused the author. Archer, who was given a peerage in 1992, retired from the House of Lords in 2024. He is survived by his wife Mary, to whom he was married for 60 years, two sons, James and William, and two granddaughters and three grandsons.
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