Rajasthan Protests Turn Deadly: Demands for Action Against Police Grow
Jaipur, August 4: The Shri Rajput Karni Sena has called for strict action against police officers involved in a baton charge during a peaceful march on Monday. The organization claims that Devaraj Singh, a member of their group, died due to health complications that arose during the rally opposing new UGC regulations in Jaipur. Mahipal ... Read more Rajasthan Protests Turn Deadly: Demands for Action Against Police Grow
Railway officers torchbearers of New Indias pace, capability and resolve: LG Sinha
Srinagar, Aug 04: The Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today addressed and congratulated the officer trainees of the Indian Railways Institute of Transport Management, Lucknow, who are on the field visit to Jammu Kashmir. The Lieutenant Governor highlighted their important role in shaping the future of the Indian Railway Management Service (IRMS) and expressed immense pleasure in interacting with the 69 officer trainees selected through the Civil Services Examination in 2022, 2023, and 2024 batch. You are the torchbearers of New Indias pace, capability, and resolve. The diversity of backgrounds among the trainees, spanning engineering, medicine, law, science, and the arts, and representing states/UTs across the country including Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Delhi, West Bengal, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Uttarakhand, Haryana, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Kerala, Odisha, and Chandigarh, reflects the soul of India. This diversity transforms into a shared national purpose during training, making the Institute a true laboratory of national unity, the Lieutenant Governor said. The Lieutenant Governor emphasized the key role of Indian Railways in Indias transformation. He highlighted the progress achieved over the past 12 years under the leadership of the Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Electrification at record levels, the expansion of the dedicated Freight Corridor, the realization of the dream of connecting Kashmir to Kanyakumari, the launch of world-class Vande Bharat trains, and modernization of stations under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme are hallmarks of this new era. It must be noted by the officer trainees that Indian Railways is no longer just a passenger transport system but the driving force of economic development, logistics efficiency, and national unity, he said. The Lieutenant Governor urged the officer trainees to embrace their responsibilities as tough administrators and also as nation-builders. He also stressed the importance of efficiency in freight and passenger transportation. Every minute saved reduces logistics costs, strengthens industry competitiveness, and enhances Indias global standing. Officers of IRMS, IRPFS, and Accounts must balance administrative discipline with human sensitivity, ensuring safety, financial prudence, and public service, he said. The Lieutenant Governor outlined three guiding principles for the trainees including continuous innovation through digital technology, artificial intelligence, and data-driven systems, citizen-first service with respect, accessibility, and sensitivity for all passengers and freight customers and integrity and transparency as custodians of unprecedented national investments in Indian Railways. India is moving forward with confidence towards becoming a developed nation by 2047. Your decisions, strategies, and leadership will directly shape the future of millions of Indians. I hope you will remain dedicated to the selfless service of Mother India, lighting the path to a bright and prosperous future, the Lieutenant Governor said. Rahul, Course Director and Professor (Traffic Planning & Costing), officials and faculty members of Indian Railways Institute of Transport Management were also present.
Contamination in rivers: SC suggests Rajasthan come out with 20-point resolution plan
The top court said that the entire industrial area in Pali is located along the river bank and in the long run, the State authorities may have to consider relocating industries away from the river
Netizens flagged faulty rumble strips on NH-25, NHAI denies claims, gets factchecked online
In response to the social media outrage, the NHAI published an X post on 3rd August 2026 and claimed that the viral visuals of the rumble strips on NH-25 in Rajasthan do not depict the actual condition. It shared a comparison picture, captioned: As shown on social media vs actual image of the section.
HPCL buys West Africa crude for Rajasthan refinery, sources say
Hindustan Petroleum Corp has purchased two million barrels of West African crude oil. This significant purchase is destined for its Rajasthan refinery, which operates at 180,000 barrels daily. The Nigerian Okwuibome and Utapate crude was acquired from the trader Glencore. This oil shipment is expected to arrive at the refinery by late September. Hindustan Petroleum holds a seventy-four percent stake in the refinery venture.
New Delhi, Aug 4 : Warehouses in Rajasthan have already lost more than five lakh cans and bottles of Red Bull, Sting and Campa Energy [] The post Energy Drinks FSSAI Action : Energy Drink Makers Scramble as India Enforces Nationwide Labelling Crackdown appeared first on The Voice Of Sikkim .
Rajasthan Engineer Arrested for Buying Leaked Exam Paper for 25 Lakhs
Jaipur, August 4: The Rajasthan Special Operations Group (SOG) has arrested Atul Meena, a 31-year-old Assistant Engineer in the Water Resources Department, for allegedly purchasing a leaked question paper for the Junior Engineer (JEN) Combined Recruitment Exam-2020 for 25 lakhs. This exam was re-conducted in 2021 after irregularities were reported. According to SOG Additional Director ... Read more Rajasthan Engineer Arrested for Buying Leaked Exam Paper for 25 Lakhs
MP Demands National Monument Status for Mangarh Dham in Lok Sabha
New Delhi, August 4: Hanuman Beniwal, the leader of the Rashtriya Loktantrik Party (RLP) and MP from Nagaur, raised a demand in the Lok Sabha on Monday for Mangarh Dham in Rajasthan to be declared a national monument. He emphasized that this historic site symbolizes the sacrifices and contributions of the tribal community in the ... Read more MP Demands National Monument Status for Mangarh Dham in Lok Sabha
Engineer Arrested for Purchasing Leaked Exam Paper in Rajasthan for 25 Lakh
Jaipur, August 4: The Rajasthan Special Operations Group (SOG) has arrested Atul Meena, a 31-year-old assistant engineer in the Water Resources Department. He is accused of purchasing a leaked question paper for the Junior Engineer (JEN) Combined Recruitment Exam 2020, which was re-conducted in 2021, for 25 lakh. According to Vishal Bansal, Additional Director General ... Read more Engineer Arrested for Purchasing Leaked Exam Paper in Rajasthan for 25 Lakh
Woman, brother held for Rajasthan youth's murder
Ramdas Athawale Supports UCC, Urges Rajasthan Government to Provide Land to the Poor
Jaipur, August 3: Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment Ramdas Athawale expressed his support for the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) on Monday, stating that it would enhance the socio-economic status of Muslims. He also urged the Rajasthan government to allocate five acres of free land to every landless poor family. During his media interaction ... Read more Ramdas Athawale Supports UCC, Urges Rajasthan Government to Provide Land to the Poor
Achyuta Samanta Conferred 75th Honorary Doctorate by Maharaja Ganga Singh University, Rajasthan
Achyuta Samanta Conferred 75th Honorary Doctorate by Maharaja Ganga Singh University, Rajasthan
Rajasthan cyclist Harshita Jakhar made history by becoming the first Indian woman to feature at Tour de France Femmes. The 19-year-old, who began cycling on Patiala's roads, joined the UCI World Cycling Talent programme and is now targeting success at the 2026 Asian Games.
Migrant workers stay put, easing fears for Valleys labour dependent economy
Every year, around 400,000 migrant workers from States such as Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Punjab and Rajasthan travel to Jammu and Kashmir for seasonal employment
VHP Announces Major Initiatives in Rajasthan to Strengthen Hindu Community
Jodhpur, August 3: The Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) held an important semi-annual meeting under the leadership of Dr. Surendra Jain, the central joint general secretary. This meeting is particularly significant as it commemorates the centenary year of Ashok Singhal, a prominent figure in the Hindutva movement and the Ram Temple campaign. During the meeting, Dr. ... Read more VHP Announces Major Initiatives in Rajasthan to Strengthen Hindu Community
Rajasthan truck owner Shyam Lal Nokha arrested over viral sting video at Elavur check post
Major Drug and Arms Bust Near India-Pakistan Border
Jaipur, August 2: Rajasthan police achieved a significant breakthrough ahead of Independence Day. They thwarted a major attempt to smuggle drugs and foreign weapons near the India-Pakistan border. Under Operation Shock Wave, authorities seized approximately 10 kilograms of heroin from Afghanistan, valued at around 50 crores, in the Khajuwala area of Bikaner, close to the ... Read more Major Drug and Arms Bust Near India-Pakistan Border
Students from around the world experience the Jain way of life in Rajasthan
Weather Tomorrow, August 3: Monsoon activity will remain strong across India on August 3. Northern, central, and northeastern regions anticipate heavy to very heavy rainfall. States like Madhya Pradesh and Kerala will experience intense showers and thunderstorms. Delhi-NCR and Gujarat will see cloudy skies with light to moderate rain. Maharashtra and Rajasthan also expect intermittent showers and potential thunderstorms.
Bus Collision in Rajasthan Leaves 22 Injured
Jaipur, August 2: A tragic accident occurred near Naya Gaon in Tonk district, Rajasthan, when a bus carrying approximately 25 passengers collided with a truck on National Highway 52. At least 22 individuals sustained injuries in the incident. In an interview with reporters, a female passenger who was injured shared that they were on their ... Read more Bus Collision in Rajasthan Leaves 22 Injured
'Chaiwalaz' Founder Rohit Sharma Dies By Suicide In Rajasthan
Chaiwalaz founder Rohit Sharma died by suicide at his Dausa residence, police confirm.
'Chaiwalaz' founder Rohit Sharma dies by suicide at home in Rajasthan's Dausa
Chaiwalaz founder Rohit Sharma died by suicide at his Dausa residence on Saturday. Family members found the 30-year-old entrepreneur hanging and rushed him to the hospital. Sharma, who started his business at seventeen, had seven tea outlets. He closed all his businesses six months ago and turned to spirituality. The police are currently investigating the reason behind his death.
Weather updates today, August 2: IMD issues rain alert; check if your state is on the list
Weather updates today, August 2: Widespread rainfall is forecast across India from August 2 to 7. Northwest, central, and eastern regions will experience heavy showers and thunderstorms. Many states including Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan anticipate significant precipitation. Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir are also expected to receive widespread rain. The weather department warns of gusty winds and lightning in several areas.
Rajasthan Chief Minister Engages with Villagers During Morning Walk in Udaipur
Udaipur, August 2: Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma is on the second day of his two-day visit to Udaipur. Before unveiling significant initiatives, he took a morning walk in the village of Bida, interacting directly with the locals. His humble demeanor resonated with the villagers as he listened to their concerns and suggestions. After spending ... Read more Rajasthan Chief Minister Engages with Villagers During Morning Walk in Udaipur
Digital medical emergency referral system set to transform patient care in Rajasthan
Rajasthan is the first State in the country to implement the model, in which a referred patients medical history will reach the control room online before they arrive at the hospital
Indian Army and Rajasthan Police Uncover Fake Combat Uniform Racket
Jaipur, August 2: The Indian Army, in collaboration with the Rajasthan Police, has successfully dismantled a fake combat uniform racket in Sri Ganganagar, Rajasthan. During this operation, authorities seized over 1,000 meters of unauthorized military-pattern fabric. This crackdown follows intelligence reports from the Indian Army and a joint operation with the Rajasthan Police, leading to ... Read more Indian Army and Rajasthan Police Uncover Fake Combat Uniform Racket
Jackson Labs' Baddi drug manufacturing licence restored after suspension
The unit's licence was cancelled in June after several women in Kota, Rajasthan, died allegedly due to spurious oxytocin injections supplied by the company's Punjab unit.
Counterfeit military combat uniform racket comes to light in Rajasthan
Armys intelligence units and Rajasthan Police seize 1,000 metres of unauthorised Army-pattern combat cloth
Hardik Pandyas trade gains traction as Mumbai Indians plans to hit reset button
Chennai Super Kings has emerged as a possible next stop for the India all-rounder and, given his profile, there would be no shortage of suitors if he does become available while Rajasthan Royals, Kolkata Knight Riders and Delhi Capitals have also been understood to be considering the Hardik option
Counterfeit combat uniform racket busted in Rajasthan's Sri Ganganagar; 1,000 metres of cloth seized
Security agencies have busted a counterfeit combat uniform racket in Rajasthan's Sri Ganganagar district that used to supply fake military outfits to vendors in the region, said officials on Saturday. The racket was busted in...
Agitation over student union polls intensifies in Rajasthan; NSUI leaders to meet Deputy CM
Student leaders Vijaypal Kudi and Viona Jat said the government has been given a seven-day ultimatum to decide on their demands, including holding student union elections in universities and colleges
Youth Anger Towards BJP Government at Its Peak: Sachin Pilot
Jaipur, August 1: Congress leader Sachin Pilot has expressed that the people of Rajasthan are furious with the BJP government. He stated that the youths anger has reached a boiling point due to the governments functioning. As a result, they are demanding fresh elections, but the government is reluctant, fearing backlash if elections are held ... Read more Youth Anger Towards BJP Government at Its Peak: Sachin Pilot
Rajasthan Minister Responds to Kulgam Terror Attack: Strict Action Against Terrorism Promised
Jaipur, August 1: Rajasthans Minister of State for Home, Jawahar Singh Bedham, has reacted to the recent terrorist attack in Kulgam, Jammu and Kashmir. He stated that the government will not tolerate terrorism at any cost. Following the murder of two migrant workers in Kulgam, Minister Bedham said, We have received information about the incident. ... Read more Rajasthan Minister Responds to Kulgam Terror Attack: Strict Action Against Terrorism Promised
Tributes Pour in for Bal Gangadhar Tilak on His Death Anniversary
New Delhi, August 1: On the death anniversary of the prominent leader of the Indian independence movement and fervent nationalist thinker, Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak, Chief Ministers from various states including Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Madhya Pradesh paid their respects and offered tributes. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath took to X to express, ... Read more Tributes Pour in for Bal Gangadhar Tilak on His Death Anniversary
SC slaps Rs 1 lakh fine on Rajasthan government for harassing official
The Supreme Court has ordered Rajasthan to pay one lakh rupees to a government official. This payment is compensation for harassment caused by political interference in a prosecution sanction. The court criticized the joint secretary of the former chief minister for undue influence. Such interference was deemed a blatant display of political dictate by the state. The official was unnecessarily dragged to court, prompting the court's strong observations.
Over 3.6 lakh J&K homes yet to get tap water: Center
Srinagar, Jul 30: More than 3.60 lakh rural households in Jammu and Kashmir are yet to receive Functional Household Tap Connections (FHTCs) under the Centres flagship Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM), according to data presented in the Lok Sabha on Thursday. As per the Ministry of Jal Shakti, 15,64,303 out of 19,24,945 rural households in Jammu and Kashmir have been provided tap water connections, while 3,60,642 households still remain uncovered as of July 18, 2026. The information was shared by Minister of State for Jal Shakti V Somanna in a written reply to an unstarred question in the Lok Sabha regarding universal coverage under the Jal Jeevan Mission. The Ministry stated that the Jal Jeevan Mission (Har Ghar Jal), launched in August 2019, aims to provide every rural household with an assured supply of potable drinking water through tap connections at a service level of 55 litres per capita per day (LPCD), conforming to BIS:10500 standards on a regular and long-term basis. It further informed Parliament that the Union Cabinet has approved the extension of Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0 till December 2028, with an enhanced financial outlay and a restructured implementation framework focused on structural reforms in the rural drinking water sector. The Ministry noted that drinking water is a state subject, making the planning, implementation, operation and maintenance of water supply schemes the responsibility of the respective State and Union Territory governments. The Centre, it said, provides only technical and financial assistance under the mission. Nationally, the government said that when the mission was launched in 2019, only 3.24 crore rural households (16.72 per cent) had tap water connections. As of July 18, 2026, the number has increased to 15.89 crore households, covering 82.09 per cent of the countrys 19.36 crore rural households. According to the state-wise data, West Bengal has the highest number of uncovered rural households at 75.74 lakh, followed by Rajasthan (44.02 lakh), Kerala (31.74 lakh), Madhya Pradesh (27.85 lakh) and Jharkhand (27.84 lakh). Jammu and Kashmir accounts for 3.60 lakh uncovered households, while neighbouring Ladakh has only 699 households yet to receive tap water connections. The Ministry did not specify a separate timeline for Jammu and Kashmir but said the missions overall target is to achieve universal rural tap water coverage by December 2028 under the extended Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0.
HUDCO sees Rs 1 lakh crore opportunity in new cities push
HUDCO anticipates significant business growth from developing new cities nationwide. Investment in each new city and satellite township could exceed one lakh crore. Projects include Amaravati and urban expansion around Shillong. HUDCO will offer financing, technical expertise, and advisory services. These initiatives are planned across Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, and other states.
Mediation is not an alternative to rule of law, but an integral part of it: CJI Surya Kant
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant underscored the integral role of mediation in securing sustainable justice and social harmony, asserting that peace should not be perceived as being distinct from the rule of law but as one of its significant outcomes. Addressing the Commonwealth Peace Mediation Conference 2026 organised by the Rajasthan State Legal Services [] The post Mediation is not an alternative to rule of law, but an integral part of it: CJI Surya Kant appeared first on India Legal .
Weather Tomorrow: Monsoon conditions will remain active across India on August 1. Heavy to very heavy rainfall is forecast for north, central, and northeastern regions. Gujarat faces a red alert for extremely heavy rainfall in thirteen districts. Himachal Pradesh and Maharashtra anticipate active monsoon spells with potential heavy showers. Delhi-NCR will experience typical monsoon weather with light rain and high humidity.
SVF Music's Biggest Hits Arrive Exclusively on Hoopr Smash
Hoopr Smash , India's leading music licensing platform, today announced its partnership with SVF Music, Bengal's most influential and celebrated music labels. Through this collaboration, brands, agencies, and influencers can now exclusively license SVF Music's extensive catalogue for use across branded social content, digital campaigns, and commercial video creation. SVF Music partners with Hoopr Smash to bring its iconic Bengali music catalogue to brands and creators for licensed commercial use SVF Music has shaped the sound of Bengali music for decades. The catalogue features timeless tracks such as Bojhena Shey Bojhena, Mon Majhi Re, Tomake Chai, Parbona Ami Chartey Tokey, and Tumi Jake Bhalobasho , alongside music from celebrated artists including Arijit Singh, Shreya Ghoshal, Anupam Roy, Rupankar Bagchi, Iman Chakraborty, Jeet Ganguly, and Anindya Chatterjee, making it one of the richest Bengali catalogues available for commercial licensing. India's advertising industry is projected to cross Rs 50,000 crore in annual spending, with video-first campaigns becoming the preferred format for brands across every category. As brands and creators increasingly rely on trending music to create culturally relevant content, the need for licensed music has never been greater. This urgency has become even more apparent as music labels have started taking stricter action against the unauthorised commercial use of their catalogues, including issuing legal notices to brands using music without the necessary licences. Today, over 70,000 brands and 2.5 lakh+ influencers spanning FMCG, D2C, retail, fashion, beauty, healthcare, consumer technology, food & beverage, travel, hospitality, and entertainment are creating digital content at scale in Bengal, driving greater demand for licensed music that can be used confidently in commercial campaigns . Against this backdrop, Hoopr Smash has emerged as India's leading music licensing platform through AI powered technology for brands and creators, enabling commercial music licensing for over 130 brands, including Pilgrim, Hopscotch, Marico, ITC, Myntra, Rajasthan Royals, and many others. The platform enables users to discover, license, and legally use music for commercial content within minutes, eliminating lengthy negotiations and complex rights clearances. With chart-topping Hindi music from Universal Music Group including popular tracks by artists like Anuv Jain, Talwiinder and more and now the strongest collection of Bengali music through SVF Music, Hoopr Smash is building India's most comprehensive destination for commercially licensed music across regions. Mahendra Soni, Co-Founder, SVF Entertainment said, “ Over the last 30 years, SVF Music has built Bengal's most iconic music catalogues, home to many of the region's biggest songs and artists. Through our partnership with Hoopr Smash, brands can now legally access and use this music for their campaigns, creating new opportunities for our catalogue while ensuring that the creators behind these songs are fairly recognized and compensated. We believe this is an important step towards building a more transparent and sustainable music licensing ecosystem." Gaurav Dagaonkar, Co-founder & CEO, Hoopr , added, "As more brands look to expand into regional markets, authentic local music has become essential to building cultural relevance. Bengal has a rich musical legacy, and SVF Music has been instrumental in shaping it. By bringing their iconic catalogue to Hoopr Smash, we're giving brands and creators easy access to the best of Bengal through a single licensing platform, while ensuring artists and rights holders benefit from every commercial use." The addition of SVF Music further strengthens Hoopr Smash's growing catalogue of commercially licensable music, spanning Bollywood, regional cinema, independent artists, devotional music, and contemporary hits from some of India's leading music labels. The SVF Music catalogue is now live exclusively on Hoopr Smash, giving brands, agencies, and creators a faster, simpler, and fully compliant way to license and use some of Bengal's most iconic music in their commercial campaigns.
Lt. Gen. Dr M D Venkatesh Assumes Charge as Chairperson of Manipal University Jaipur
Manipal University Jaipur (MUJ) has welcomed Lt. Gen. (Dr.) M. D. Venkatesh as the new Chairperson of the University. He has officially taken charge from the outgoing Chairperson, Mr. S. Vaitheeswaran, marking the beginning of a new chapter in the University's continued pursuit of academic excellence, innovation, and global engagement. Lt. Gen. (Dr) M D Venkatesh, Chairperson, Manipal University Jaipur A distinguished academic leader, accomplished researcher, and visionary administrator, Lt. Gen. (Dr.) M. D. Venkatesh brings with him more than four decades of exceptional experience spanning higher education, healthcare, military medicine, research, and institutional governance. During his illustrious career, he has served as the Vice Chancellor of the Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) and Sikkim Manipal University. He is currently serving as Advisor to the Manipal Education and Medical Group, where he continues to contribute to strengthening academic quality, institutional growth, and strategic initiatives across the Group's institutions. On this transition President Prof. (Dr.) N. N. Sharma along with the entire MUJ community extended a warm welcome to Lt. Gen. (Dr.) M. D. Venkatesh. He expressed confidence that his visionary leadership, rich administrative experience, and unwavering commitment to academic excellence would guide the University towards new milestones in education, research, innovation, and global collaborations. With Lt. Gen. (Dr.) M. D. Venkatesh assuming the role of Chairperson, Manipal University Jaipur looks forward to an inspiring new era of excellence, innovation, and transformative growth, further reinforcing its position among India's leading multidisciplinary universities. About Manipal University Jaipur Manipal University Jaipur (MUJ) is one of India’s leading multidisciplinary universities, renowned for academic excellence, innovation, research, and industry-oriented education. Established in 2011 as part of the prestigious Manipal Education and Medical Group (MEMG), MUJ has rapidly emerged as a preferred destination for higher education, offering a vibrant learning ecosystem that nurtures knowledge, creativity, leadership, and entrepreneurship. Accredited with an A+ Grade by NAAC, MUJ offers a wide spectrum of undergraduate, postgraduate, doctoral, and professional programmes across Engineering, Management, Law, Design, Architecture, Commerce, Arts, Science, Humanities, Journalism, and Allied Health Sciences. The University places strong emphasis on experiential learning, interdisciplinary education, research excellence, innovation, and global engagement. Spread across a modern, fully residential campus in Jaipur, Rajasthan, MUJ provides world-class infrastructure, advanced laboratories, smart classrooms, innovation and incubation centres, sports facilities, libraries, and student activity spaces that foster academic and personal growth. The University maintains strong collaborations with leading national and international universities, research organisations, and industry partners, enabling students to benefit from global exposure, internships, collaborative research, and excellent career opportunities. With a vibrant student community representing almost every state and union territory of India, along with several international students, MUJ promotes diversity, inclusivity, and cultural exchange. Through its commitment to quality education, impactful research, sustainability, and social responsibility, Manipal University Jaipur continues to empower future-ready professionals and responsible global citizens. For more details, please visit the official website of Manipal University Jaipur: www.jaipur.manipal.edu .
Crafts Council of India brings Indias textile heritage to Chennai
From Bengals kantha to Rajasthans bandhani, the Crafts Council of India brings Indias textile traditions to Chennai on August 7 and 8
The Supreme Court has strongly criticised the Rajasthan government for reversing its earlier decision refusing prosecution sanction against a government doctor under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, holding that the volte-face was driven by political dictate rather than any fresh material. A Bench of Justice J.B. Pardiwala and Justice K. Vinod Chandran observed that [] The post Supreme Court slams Rajasthan over politically motivated reversal of prosecution sanction, imposes Rs 50,000 costs appeared first on India Legal .
NHRC seeks action from Rajasthan over Kota maternal deaths linked to faulty oxytocin
The National Human Rights Commission has directed Rajasthan officials to act on maternal deaths. Substandard oxytocin injections in Kota are allegedly linked to these tragic outcomes. Survivors face severe long-term health issues and financial burdens from ongoing treatment. The commission seeks accountability for regulatory failures and timely compensation for victims. Independent probes and systemic reforms in drug regulation are also demanded.
12-ft gharial rescued in Rajasthan after 5-month hunt, brought to Chhatbir Zoo
This Indian city is called the Golden City, but the reason has nothing to do with gold
Jaisalmer, India's Golden City, earned its name from yellow sandstone buildings glowing in sunlight. The historic Jaisalmer Fort, built in 1156 AD, remains a living settlement today. This desert city once thrived as a vital stop on ancient trade routes. Its narrow lanes and old structures preserve centuries of regional history and traditions. Jaisalmer represents the enduring culture of Rajasthan through its crafts and festivals.
Heavy to very heavy rainfall is forecast across India from July 30 to August 1. Active monsoon conditions will bring intense showers and thunderstorms to many regions. Northern and central states, including Delhi, will experience significant rainfall activity. Eastern, northeastern, western, and southern parts of the country are also on alert. Residents should prepare for continued wet weather and potential gusty winds.
Five Patients Hospitalized After Cataract Surgery Complications in Jaipur
Jaipur, July 30: A troubling incident has emerged in Rajasthan amidst ongoing controversies surrounding maternity services. Five patients have been hospitalized at SMS Hospital in Jaipur after experiencing severe infections following cataract surgeries at a government hospital in Kuchaman City. This incident raises serious concerns about healthcare services in the region. The patients were referred ... Read more Five Patients Hospitalized After Cataract Surgery Complications in Jaipur
EOW books four in cheating, fake cooking company scam
Srinagar, Jul 30: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) Kashmir of Crime Branch J&K has filed a charge-sheet in FIR No. 77/2022 under Sections 420 and 120-B IPC the Hon'ble Court of the Chief Judicial Magistrate, Srinagar, against four accused persons in a cheating case, officials said on Thursday. The officials said that the accused have been identified as Mohd Amin Bhat, son of Mohd Afzal Bhat, resident of Khanyar, Srinagar;Khalid Hussain Khan, son of Ghulam Hassan Khan, resident of Gasiyar Hawal, Srinagar;Anil Kumar Maheshwari, son of Ganpat Lal, resident of A-38, Satiya Nagar, Ward No. 09, Jhotwara, Jaipur, Rajasthan; and Shashank Kumar, son of Surinder Singh, resident of B-50, Uddai City, Pallapurram-2, Modipurram, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh. The case originated from a complaint alleging that Mohammad Amin Bhat of Khanyar, Srinagar, along with Khalid Hussain Khan, Area Sales Manager, and Anil Kumar Maheshwari, Regional Sales Manager of M/s Assured Agro Food Industries, induced him to invest Rs. 15 lakh as a security deposit for the supply of cooking oil. The accused represented that the company was a manufacturer of cooking oil and assured delivery of stock within a week. However, no stock was supplied, an official spokesperson said in a press statement. Accordingly, he said, a probe has been ordered to investigate the allegations and during investigation, it was established that the accused persons, acting in conspiracy, cheated the complainant on the pretext of supplying mustard oil. Enquiries with the Registrar of Companies, Rajasthan, revealed that no company by the name of M/s Assured Agro Food Industries was registered. Investigation further disclosed the involvement of the company's purported owner, Shashank Kumar of Meerut, Uttar Pradesh. On completion of investigation, the charge-sheet has been presented before the competent court for judicial proceedings, the spokesperson said. The Crime Branch has advised the public to remain vigilant against such economic frauds and report any suspicious activities to the SSP, EOW Kashmir. Victims may also lodge complaints through email at sspeow-kmr@jkpolice.gov.in
BluPine Energy Strengthens Rajasthan C&I Portfolio with Multiple Renewable Power Agreements; Targets 150MW Commercial & Industrial Capacity
Four Booked in Fake Cooking Oil Company Fraud; EOW Kashmir Files Chargesheet
Srinagar, July 30: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) Kashmir of Crime Branch J&K has filed a charge-sheet in FIR No. 77/2022 under Sections 420 and 120-B IPC before the Hon'ble Court of the Chief Judicial Magistrate, Srinagar, against four accused persons in a cheating case. The accused are;Mohd Amin Bhat S/o Mohd Afzal Bhat, R/o Khanyar, Srinagar,Khalid Hussain Khan S/o Ghulam Hassan Khan, R/o Gasiyar Hawal, Srinagar, Anil Kumar Maheshwari S/o Ganpat Lal, R/o A-38, Satiya Nagar, Ward No. 09, Jhotwara, Jaipur, Rajasthan and Shashank Kumar S/o Surinder Singh, R/o B-50, Uddai City, Pallapurram-2, Modipurram, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh. The case originated from a complaint alleging that Mohammad Amin Bhat of Khanyar, Srinagar, along with Khalid Hussain Khan, Area Sales Manager, and Anil Kumar Maheshwari, Regional Sales Manager of M/s Assured Agro Food Industries, induced him to invest Rs. 15 lakh as a security deposit for the supply of cooking oil. The accused represented that the company was a manufacturer of cooking oil and assured delivery of stock within a week. However, no stock was supplied. Accordingly a probe has been ordered to investigate the allegations and during investigation, it was established that the accused persons, acting in conspiracy, cheated the complainant on the pretext of supplying mustard oil. Enquiries with the Registrar of Companies, Rajasthan, revealed that no company by the name of M/s Assured Agro Food Industries was registered. Investigation further disclosed the involvement of the company's purported owner, Shashank Kumar of Meerut, Uttar Pradesh. On completion of investigation, the charge-sheet has been presented before the competent court for judicial proceedings. The Crime Branch has advised the public to remain vigilant against such economic frauds and report any suspicious activities to the SSP, EOW Kashmir. Victims may also lodge complaints through email at sspeow-kmr@jkpolice.gov.in
CAQM urges NCR States to deploy drones to monitor stubble burning
Govts. of Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, U.P., Rajasthan asked to ensure monitoring of paddy cultivation areas, especially identified hotspot villages and fire-prone locations; conduct drone surveys from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m., when attempts to evade satellite detection are more likely, pollution watchdog also says
ACME Solar raises 3,404 crore from Power Finance Corp
ACME Solar secured over 3,400 crore funding from PFC for its 250 MW project. This funding supports the development and construction of the ACME Urja One Phase III project. The project combines solar, wind, and battery storage technologies for reliable power supply. It spans across Rajasthan and Gujarat, with commissioning expected next year.
Junior Mens National Hockey Championship: Rajasthan, Telangana, Uttarakhand, and Arunachal Shine
Coimbatore, July 30: The second day of the 16th Hockey India Junior Mens National Championship 2026 saw impressive victories from Hockey Rajasthan, Telangana Hockey, and Puducherry Hockey in Division C. In Division B, teams from Uttarakhand, Arunachal, and Chandigarh also claimed wins. The day kicked off at the Coimbatore Hockey Ground with Hockey Rajasthan dominating ... Read more Junior Mens National Hockey Championship: Rajasthan, Telangana, Uttarakhand, and Arunachal Shine
Weather Tomorrow, July 30: Active monsoon conditions will bring widespread rainfall across North, Central, and East India. Delhi-NCR, Punjab, and Uttar Pradesh anticipate rain and thunderstorms with heavy alerts. Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh are set for moderate to heavy showers, impacting daily life. Eastern states like Bihar and West Bengal will experience steady rainfall and high humidity. Scattered showers are forecast for South India, with coastal areas seeing more activity.
196 crore budget proposals approved for developing Rajasthans tribal areas
Field visits will ensure continuous monitoring of quality and timely completion of works, Chief Secretary says
Monsoon Fury in Rajasthan: Jaipur Streets Flooded, Yellow Alert Issued for 22 Districts
Jaipur, July 29: The monsoon intensified in Rajasthan on Wednesday, impacting daily life across the state, including the capital, Jaipur. A heavy downpour lasting about 35 minutes submerged several major roads and low-lying areas in Jaipur. In the town of Rajakhera, located in the Dholpur district, markets and lower regions were also inundated. The India ... Read more Monsoon Fury in Rajasthan: Jaipur Streets Flooded, Yellow Alert Issued for 22 Districts
After quitting her corporate job following marriage, Jaipur-based fashion designer Nishtha Rawat launched her clothing brand, Nehfi, from home in September 2024. Starting with local tailors and managing every aspect of the business herself, she built a contemporary womenswear label inspired by Rajasthani craftsmanship. Within just 10 months, the brand reportedly reached Rs 14 lakh in monthly revenue. Her journey highlights the value of identifying market gaps, prioritising customer trust and scaling thoughtfully.
Akanksha Singh Birthday Special: From Na Bole Tum to Bollywood Stardom
Mumbai, July 29: Actress Akanksha Singh, who began her career in television, is now a well-known name in the industry. With her remarkable acting skills, simplicity, and powerful roles, she has carved a niche for herself in Hindi television, South cinema, and Bollywood. Born on July 30, 1990, in Jaipur, Rajasthan, Akankshas childhood was deeply ... Read more Akanksha Singh Birthday Special: From Na Bole Tum to Bollywood Stardom
ConveGenius.AI in India has today been named in the Top 25 shortlist for the second annual Global EdTech Prize in the Majors category. Founded in 2025 by T4 Education , with the support of Owl Ventures and Digital Promise, the Global EdTech Prize recognises those trailblazing solutions that are driving change and grappling with the most crucial challenges in today’s classrooms. SwiftPAL earns a place in the Global EdTech Prize 2026 top 25 shortlist, spotlighting its mission to close learning gaps at scale across India Judged by educators themselves, the prize provides a vital platform to help companies and organisations scale their products, tools, or services and their impact worldwide. It celebrates EdTechs that are making a real difference to the next generation and champions innovative tech solutions that actually work for the people who matter most – educators, their students, and their communities. The prize is awarded in three categories: Majors, Start-ups, and Non-profits, with winners announced live at the World Schools Summit in London on January 17, 2027. Vikas Pota, Founder of T4 Education and the Global EdTech Prize, said, “I want to congratulate SwiftPAL from ConveGenius.AI in India on being named in the Top 25 shortlists for this, the second Global EdTech Prize. Technology in the classroom holds the enormous potential to close learning gaps and fully equip today’s young people for the rapidly emerging workplace of tomorrow. But we can only harness technology effectively when it is made to work for educators to tackle the challenges they face every day. Judged by educators themselves, the Global EdTech Prize exists to bridge the gap between technology and teachers and give a global platform to the solutions that are making a real impact in classrooms so that impact can be scaled worldwide.” Shashank Pandey, Co-Founder, ConveGenius.AI said, Over the last decade, we have learned that learning outcomes at scale improve when policy, budgets, programmes, technology, and people work in harmony. Technology and AI can be powerful accelerators when aligned with national priorities and implemented well. Independent third-party research shows that students using ConveGenius’ PAL platform learn 2.3 times faster, helping bridge years of accumulated learning gaps. Being named a global finalist for the Global EdTech Prize 2026 is a tremendous honour. It validates a decade of conviction, execution, and partnership with state governments to create a level playing field for every child. About SwiftPAL by ConveGenius SwiftPAL is ConveGenius's personalised adaptive learning platform, built for learners of Bharat to support them with their journey towards their grade-level outcomes. SwiftPAL starts the journey with each learner at their present-day level, moving with them at their pace. We are all aware that ASER 2024 found that only 23.4% of Std III children in government schools can read a Std II-level text, even though 98% of children that age are enrolled in school. Globally, the World Bank and UNESCO describe this as "learning poverty", estimating that 70% of 10-year-olds in low- and middle-income countries cannot read and understand a simple text. This is the specific gap SwiftPAL has been built to close: the gap between being enrolled in school and actually learning at grade level. SwiftPAL works by first diagnosing what a learner actually knows, rather than what their textbook assumes they should know by now, using adaptive assessments that identify missed concepts and gaps from previous grades. Based on this diagnosis, it builds an individual learning path unique to each learner instead of assigning the same grade-level content to everyone. A learner who is lacking in understanding and application of a particular concept is given ample guided practice followed by opportunities to demonstrate their gained mastery. Students work through videos, practice questions, hints and retries on the devices inside school ICT labs, dedicating two class periods a week to catching up with their grade-level concepts via SwiftPal. This is how SwiftPAL supports learners demonstrating measurable learning gains and catching up with their grade-level concepts. An independent randomised controlled trial by the University of Chicago's Development Innovation Lab, led by Nobel laureate Dr Michael Kremer, tracked SwiftPAL across 120 schools in all 26 districts of Andhra Pradesh over 17 months. The study validated that students using SwiftPAL learned 2.3 times faster than expected, clocking in close to two additional years of learning. In Uttar Pradesh, under India's first outcomes-based financing model in public education, students using SwiftPAL outperformed peers by 16 to 54 percentage points across subjects, evaluated independently across 280 schools, covering 72,000 students. In Rajasthan, the programme has scaled from a 60-school pilot to more than 3,700 schools on government mandate. SwiftPAL now reaches over 4 million students across 15,000+ schools, in 22 Indian states and 145 districts, at a cost of USD 10–35 per student per year. The programme has been recognised with the CIPS Innovation Award 2025, named a Government of India GeM Top Seller in the Startup Category, and awarded Best Personalised and Adaptive Learning Solution at the 16th World Education Summit. About T4 Education We believe every child, everywhere, deserves a good education. We are building the world's largest community of teachers and schools to achieve this. Together. Our digital media platform provides opportunities for educators to network, collaborate, share good practices, and support each other's efforts to improve learning and school culture. We work to amplify teachers’ voices because the world we want to see will only be built by listening to those at the heart of education. What’s Next? rigorous criteria . The top 10 finalists for each of the three categories will be announced in September, with finalists invited to the World Schools Summit, where they will showcase their work before an expert panel comprising leading figures in the technology and education sectors, including investors and policymakers from around the world. The expert panel will narrow down the final 3 per category who will present their products and tools before educators at the World Schools Summit. Educators will vote by secret ballot to determine the winner of each category, and they will be announced live on stage at the culmination of the summit.
Omar Abdullah declares lowest assets among India's 31 Chief Ministers: ADR
Srinagar, Jul 29: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has declared the lowest assets among all 31 Chief Ministers in the country, with total assets worth 55 lakh, according to an analysis of election affidavits released by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR). The report, based on the self-sworn affidavits filed by the Chief Ministers during their most recent Assembly elections, found that Omar Abdullah is one of only two Chief Ministers with declared assets of less than 1 crore. West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has declared assets worth 85 lakh, while Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma's assets stand at around 1 crore. The ADR analysis also noted that Omar Abdullah has not declared any immovable property in his election affidavit. In contrast, the average assets of the country's 31 Chief Ministers stand at 118.07 crore, with their combined declared wealth amounting to nearly 3,660 crore. Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar emerged as the wealthiest Chief Minister, with declared assets worth 1,413 crore. He was followed by Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu (931 crore), Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay (648 crore) and Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu (332 crore). These four are the only Chief Ministers with declared assets exceeding 100 crore. According to the report, 15 Chief Ministers have declared assets between 11 crore and 49 crore, while only Omar Abdullah and Suvendu Adhikari have assets below 1 crore. On liabilities, 11 Chief Ministers have declared dues exceeding 1 crore. D K Shivakumar tops the list with liabilities of 265 crore, followed by Pema Khandu with 180 crore and Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma with 16 crore. Among the neighbouring states, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has declared assets worth 7.81 crore and liabilities of 22.42 lakh. Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has assets of 5.80 crore and liabilities of 74.82 lakh, while Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has declared assets worth 5.31 crore and liabilities of 1.20 crore. Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has declared assets of 1.97 crore and liabilities of 30.35 lakh. The ADR report analyses the financial, criminal and educational backgrounds of all serving Chief Ministers using information disclosed in their election affidavits.
Rajasthan JET 2026 result OUT at jetskrau2026.com; download scorecard for JET, Pre-PG and PhD here
Rajasthan JET 2026 result: SKRAU has declared the Rajasthan JET, Pre-PG and PhD 2026 examination results on July 29. Candidates can now download their scorecards by logging into the official JET portal using their user ID. The results follow the release of the final answer key on July 21. The university will announce the counselling schedule separately for admissions to agriculture and allied programmes. Candidates are advised to verify their scorecards and keep them ready for counselling.
Woman Found Murdered In Tirupati Lodge
The woman's body was found on the bedy in the lodge room. Police identified that she belonged to Rajasthan. She and her husband, belonging to Pali district in Rajasthan, have been earning a living selling plastic products. The Dhanaraj couple checked into the lodge on July 27. Then they went out on their work and returned only in the evening
Failed relationship? Second-year IIT Bombay student dies by suicide a day after classes resume
A second-year IIT Mumbai student died by suicide in his hostel room. Police suspect a failed love affair as the primary reason for his death. His parents were informed and are traveling from Rajasthan to Mumbai. The student was last seen on campus the previous day. Investigations are ongoing to determine the exact motive behind the extreme step.
Rajasthan is building a new water sector model through transformative initiatives. The Ramjal Setu Link Project and Yamuna Water Agreement will secure drinking water. The state is investing in major water infrastructure projects across various regions. Flagship schemes are strengthening drinking water infrastructure and rural supply. Water conservation is a shared responsibility for future generations.
39 Amarnath Yatris injured in Ganderbal bus accident
Ganderbal, July 28: Thirty-nine Amarnath Yatra pilgrims sustained injuries after a bus carrying devotees returning from the holy Amarnath Cave Shrine overturned and rolled down into a gorge at the S-Mode stretch of Hari Ganiwan in Gund area of central Kashmir's Ganderbal district on Tuesday morning, triggering a massive rescue and emergency medical operation involving police, security forces, civil administration and health authorities. The bus, bearing registration number AR11A-5655, wason its way towardsSrinagar after the pilgrimshadpaid obeisance at the holy cave shrine when the accident occurred at the sharp S-Mode stretch along the Srinagar-Sonamarg highway. Officials said the accident took place during the early hours of Tuesday, prompting an immediate response from Gund Police and various security agencies stationed along the Yatra route. Led by SHO Gund Rayees Ahmad, personnel from the ITBP, CRPF 118 Battalion, 2 Assam Rifles, 21 Rashtriya Rifles, Yatra Police and local volunteers rushed to the accident site and launched a large-scale rescue operation. Despite the difficult terrain, rescue teams evacuated all the injured pilgrims from the gorge and shifted them to nearby health facilities in the shortest possible time. As soon as information about the accident reached the health authorities, the emergency response system at Sub-District Hospital (SDH) Kangan was activated. Hospital officials said 39 injured pilgrims were brought to SDH Kangan, where doctors, paramedics and other healthcare workers were already prepared to receive the victims. The Medical Superintendent of SDH Kangan reached the hospital at around 6:00 am and personally supervised the emergency response. All injured pilgrims underwent immediate medical examination, trauma assessment and stabilisation. After receiving emergency treatment, all 39 patients were referred to SKIMS Soura for specialised medical management and advanced care. Officials later confirmed that 39 pilgrims had sustained injuries in the accident and were undergoing treatment at SKIMS. Soon after the accident, the district administration and senior civil and police officers closely monitored the rescue and medical response. Deputy Commissioner Ganderbal and Senior Superintendent of Police Ganderbal remained in constant touch with field officers and health authorities to ensure smooth evacuation of the injured and uninterrupted medical care. Senior officials coordinated ambulance movement, referrals and hospital arrangements to prevent any delay in treatment. Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha immediately reviewed the situation after the accident. In a post on X, the Lieutenant Governor said he spoke with the Deputy Commissioner Ganderbal and health officials regarding the condition of the injured pilgrims. He said 39 devotees returning after the darshan of Baba Barfani sustained injuries and were undergoing treatment at SKIMS. The LG directed health authorities to provide every possible assistance and ensure the bestavailable medical care tothe injured devotees. I pray to Lord Shiva for the speedy recovery of the injured pilgrims, he said. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah expressed deep concern over the accident and directed the Health Department to ensure the best possible treatment for all injured pilgrims. The CMdeputed Health Minister Sakina Itoo to visit SKIMS Soura and personally oversee thetreatment of the injured. Later in the day, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha visited SKIMS Soura to enquire about the condition of the injured pilgrims. He was accompanied by Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Deputy Commissioner Srinagar; senior police officials; Medical Superintendent SDH Kangan; Chief Medical Officer and other senior civil and police officers. SKIMS Director Dr Ashraf Ganie was also present there along with the hospital staff. They interacted with doctors treating the injured and reviewed the medical arrangements made for the pilgrims. MLA Kangan also visited SKIMS Soura, met the injured pilgrims and enquired about their health and well-being. The legislator also interacted with doctors and hospital authorities regarding their treatment and wished the injured a speedy recovery. Officials identified the injured pilgrims as: Mukesh Singh (Ajmer, Rajasthan), Rizwan (Delhi), Mukesh Gowala (Madhya Pradesh), Chanda Kanta (Madhya Pradesh), Ishwar Lal Prajapati (Madhya Pradesh), Changan Lal (Madhya Pradesh), Hari Prakash (Madhya Pradesh), Mira Bai (Madhya Pradesh), Devinder Lal Rathore (Madhya Pradesh), Prahlad Pawar (Madhya Pradesh), Kishore (Madhya Pradesh), Gayanthi (Madhya Pradesh), Surender Rathore (Rajasthan), Shikha (Rajasthan) ,Chanda (Rajasthan) Govind Raja Rathore (Rajasthan), Hema Bai (Madhya Pradesh), Indra Bai (Madhya Pradesh), Yashoda Pawar (Madhya Pradesh), Sama Bai (Madhya Pradesh), Sita Bai (Rajasthan), Kanaka Lal (Madhya Pradesh), Lakshmi Bai (Madhya Pradesh), Kishwas Rathore (Madhya Pradesh), Sangeeta Bai (Madhya Pradesh), Salagram Rathore (Madhya Pradesh), Monika (Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh), Peram Bai (Madhya Pradesh), Hari Prakash Patidar (Madhya Pradesh), Sampat Bai (Madhya Pradesh), Parvati (Madhya Pradesh) Officials said the remaining injured pilgrims were also receiving treatment and their details would be updated after verification. Authorities said the timely rescue operation by security forces, police, local residents and emergency responders, followed by the swift medical response at SDH Kangan and SKIMS Soura, played a crucial role in preventing the tragedy from becoming more severe. The administration said it continues to monitor the health of the injured pilgrims and has directed all concerned departments to provide every possible assistance until their full recovery.
FUTURECRAFT On 2 August, the transparency provisions of the European Unions AI Act take effect. AI systems will have to tell users they are talking to a machine, and generated content will have to carry machine-readable marks so that it can be detected. Brussels is arriving at a position New Delhi took five months ago. India got there first and went considerably further. The Information Technology Amendment Rules, notified on 10 February and in force from 20 February, created what lawyers have described as the worlds first binding provenance mandate for synthetic media. Synthetic content must carry a visible label and metadata that persists, and flagged unlawful content must come down within three hours or the platform risks its safe harbour protection under Section 79. The stated purpose is deepfake control. The architecture does something wider. India has built a system that writes a durable record of origin into media at national scale, and it binds the people who use compliant tools while leaving everyone else outside it. A filter checks content. A register checks authorship. A detection filter asks whether a video is fake and acts on the answer. A provenance system asks where a file came from and writes that answer into the file, so the record travels with the content. The 2026 amendment does the second thing. Intermediaries must embed metadata identifying synthetic material and verify what users declare about their uploads, rejecting the upload outright where the declaration is missing or false. That moves platforms from answering complaints to checking at the door. The Internet Freedom Foundation has noted that the rules name no accepted watermarking standard and no approved detection model. That gap is the design surface. Whoever ends up setting the standard decides what can be published. It binds the compliant and misses the adversary In January, a group of AI practitioners told MeitY the framework would not work on its own terms. The objection was technical, not political. Content produced by an open-source model running on someones own machine carries no provenance data at all. Content that is re-encoded or screen-recorded loses whatever provenance it started with. The outcome follows from that. An editor in Srinagar using a licensed tool leaves a trace. An operator running a local model outside Indian jurisdiction leaves none. This is where the sovereignty framing stops holding. India has argued for years, with reason, that critical digital infrastructure should sit under Indian law. A provenance mandate looks like the same argument applied to content. It is not. Jurisdiction over a data centre gives the state control of an asset. Jurisdiction over content metadata gives it a record of the citizens who complied. A provenance mandate is only as good as the people who obey it. The operator running a model on a laptop was never inside the system to begin with. Three hours is where the policy actually lives Labelling drew the headlines. The clock changes behaviour. An intermediary must act within three hours of actual knowledge, which arrives either by court order or by a reasoned intimation from an authorised government officer, with police intimations restricted to officers of Deputy Inspector General rank and above. Three hours is not long enough to assess a case. It is long enough to delete. Constitutional lawyers writing after the notification argued that compressed timelines combined with the risk of losing safe harbour push platforms to remove anything ambiguous, since verification costs more than compliance. Satire and political criticism are ambiguous by construction. The burden falls unevenly, and Jammu and Kashmir carries the most of it. Access Now counted 65 internet shutdowns in India in 2025 across twelve states and union territories. The tracker maintained by SFLC.in puts Jammu and Kashmir at roughly 449 shutdowns since 2012, against 115 in Rajasthan and 62 in Manipur. A region already subject to the heaviest use of connectivity orders now gains a second mechanism that works on individual posts rather than whole networks, and needs no suspension order at all. What the counter-argument gets right The harm is not invented. Indias internet population went from around 250 million to more than a billion in under a decade, faster than digital literacy could follow. Digital arrest scams have taken real money from people least equipped to spot them, and the Delhi and Bombay High Courts have worked through a run of personality rights cases involving synthetic impersonation. MeitY also narrowed the rules between the October 2025 draft and the February notification. The draft reached anything algorithmically created or altered. The final text limits synthetically generated information to audio and visual material likely to be taken as indistinguishable from a real person or a real event. That was a genuine concession, made in response to consultation. The stronger version of the criticism is not that the rules were written in bad faith. It is that a provenance layer built for fraud becomes available for other purposes the moment it exists, and nothing in the text confines it to the original one. Bottom Line Meta moved the other way in 2024, shifting from removing manipulated media to labelling it, on the reasoning that transparency costs less speech than takedown. Europe codifies a version of the same instinct on 2 August. India has taken the same underlying technology and wired it to a three-hour clock and the loss of safe harbour. The label reads the same in all three places. The instrument does not. In Europe, provenance data tells a reader what they are looking at. In India it also tells the state who made it, on a network where the state already switches connectivity off more often than any other democracy. That is not a case against labelling synthetic media, which India has good reason to do. It is a case for naming the second system that arrived with it, and for settling who writes the standard before the standard settles itself. (The author studies Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence at Rutgers University, New Jersey, USA. He is interested in emerging technologies and innovation, and can be reached on LinkedIn at @arssh-kumar14)
Rajasthan Police Arrest 744 Hardcore Criminals in First Week of Statewide Special Drive
JAIPUR, July 28: Rajasthan Police has arrested 744 hardcore criminals and taken legal action against 1,715 identified offenders during the first week of its month-long statewide special campaign launched under the state governments zero-tolerance policy against crime. The special drive, being conducted from July 20 to August 20, 2026, is being carried out under the ... Read more Rajasthan Police Arrest 744 Hardcore Criminals in First Week of Statewide Special Drive
Weather Tomorrow, July 29: A deep depression is forecast to bring widespread heavy rainfall across India on Wednesday. This system will move inland from eastern India, influencing central and eastern regions significantly. Central India, including Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh, expects extremely heavy rainfall in isolated areas. Northern states like Delhi and Rajasthan will also experience widespread showers and thunderstorms. Fishermen are warned against venturing into the northwest Bay of Bengal due to rough seas.
Rajasthan Government Committed to Empowering Youth, Says Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma
Jaipur, July 28: Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma emphasized that the Rajasthan government stands firmly with the youth in fulfilling their dreams, whether in education, sports, or employment and self-employment. He stated that the states double-engine government is creating a better future for the youth through decisive actions against paper leaks, record government recruitment, promoting startups, ... Read more Rajasthan Government Committed to Empowering Youth, Says Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma
Rajasthans tiger population at 149, Ranthambore houses 50 pc
Jaipur: Rajasthans tiger population has increased to 149 across its five tiger reserves, with Ranthambore housing 72 of them, officials said on the eve of International Tiger Day. The combined population of tigers, tigresses and cubs in the Ranthambore, Sariska, Dholpur-Karauli, Mukundara Hills and Ramgarh Vishdhari tiger reserves has risen to 149 this year from 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 .
Rajasthan's tiger population rises to 149, Ranthambore houses nearly 50 pc of them
Rajasthan's tiger population has increased to 149 across five reserves this year. Ranthambore houses the largest population, with 72 tigers, tigresses, and cubs. This growth signifies healthier forests and a thriving tiger ecosystem in the state. Experts note challenges in managing the expanding tiger population within reserves. Conservation efforts, including habitat management, are crucial for future tiger survival.
Ashok Gehlots Tenure Witnessed 19 Paper Leaks, Why Was Rahul Gandhi Silent? Avinash Gehlot Questions
Jaipur, July 28: Rajasthan Cabinet Minister Avinash Gehlot has launched a verbal attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi regarding the issue of paper leaks. He accused the Congress party of failing to take responsibility for the paper leak incidents that occurred during their governance. Gehlot claimed that under Ashok Gehlots administration, there were 19 instances ... Read more Ashok Gehlots Tenure Witnessed 19 Paper Leaks, Why Was Rahul Gandhi Silent? Avinash Gehlot Questions
RPSC 2nd Grade Teacher Answer Key 2026 released, objection window opens from July 29
Rajasthan Public Service Commission has released the provisional RPSC 2nd Grade Teacher Answer Key 2026 for the Senior Teacher (Secondary Education Department) Competitive Examination-2025. Candidates who appeared in the exam held from July 12 to July 18 can download subject-wise answer key PDFs from the official website. The objection window will remain open from July 29 to July 31. The commission will review objections before releasing the final answer key.
CJP Accuses Rajasthan Police of Harassing Students Involved in NEET Protest, Warns of New Movement
Jaipur, July 28: The Cockroach Peoples Party (CJP) has accused the Rajasthan police of harassing students who participated in protests against the NEET paper leak. The party claims that despite an agreement to withdraw cases, police officers continue to visit students homes and summon them via phone. The organization has issued a warning that if ... Read more CJP Accuses Rajasthan Police of Harassing Students Involved in NEET Protest, Warns of New Movement
The artistes new song O Ri Sakhi is inspired by the Kashmiri Chakri style folk music and Rajasthani wedding festivities.
Rajasthan's local government announced over 24,000 sanitation worker positions available. No educational qualifications are required for these contractual roles. Applications open on August 15, 2026, with a lottery selection process. Candidates need one year of sanitation work experience to apply. The age limit ranges from 21 to 40 years old.
Free textbooks distributed to college students by Rajasthan Youth Association in Chennai
The RYA Book Bank Project provides free textbooks to college students pursuing arts, science, and engineering courses
Rajasthan formulating new strategies for value addition to farm produce
Detailed deliberations were held on the expansion of the food processing sector, available opportunities, challenges and the necessary policy reforms in the presence of A.P. Das Joshi, Secretary, Union Ministry of Food Processing Industries.
California Energy Commission, California Public Utilities Commission and Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission Sign Landmark Memorandum of Intent to Advance Clean Energy Collaboration
Three Killed After Bolero Hits Two Motorcycles in Dungarpur, RACS Head Constable Among Victims
DUNGARPUR, July 27: Three people, including a Rajasthan Armed Constabulary (RAC) head constable, were killed and another was seriously injured after a speeding Bolero hit two motorcycles in Rajasthans Dungarpur district on Sunday night. The driver fled the scene with the vehicle, and police have launched a search after registering a case. Bolero Hits First ... Read more Three Killed After Bolero Hits Two Motorcycles in Dungarpur, RACS Head Constable Among Victims
JAIPUR, July 27: In a major action under the Rajasthan governments zero-tolerance policy towards crimes against women, the Ajmer Police and the local administration have begun demolishing the illegally acquired immovable properties and encroachments of the main accused arrested in a case involving the alleged sale and purchase of a minor girl for 32,000. The ... Read more Rajasthan Cracks Down on Crimes Against Women: Illegal Properties of Accused in 32,000 Minor Girl Trafficking Case Demolished
In Rajasthan Local Body Polls, Congress To Reserve 50% Tickets For Youths
Govind Singh Dotasra has announced that the party would reserve 50% of its tickets for young candidates, describing the move as an effort to bring new leadership into grassroots politics.
ST Telemedia Global Data Centres Launches Rajasthan's First High-Performance Data Centre
ST Telemedia Global Data Centres (India) (STT GDC India), India’s leading co-location data centre services provider, announces the launch of STT Jaipur 1 , the first high-performance data centre in Rajasthan. The facility marks a significant milestone in the state’s digital transformation journey and reinforces STT GDC India’s commitment to enabling AI-driven innovation, cloud adoption, and enterprise digitalisation across emerging growth markets. STT GDC India expands its footprint with STT Jaipur 1, Rajasthan's first high-performance data centre, supporting cloud, AI, and enterprise workloads As demand rises for more compute-intensive applications across industries, organisations are seeking infrastructure that can support high-performance workloads, scalable cloud environments and increasingly data-intensive use cases. STT Jaipur 1 has been purpose-built to address these needs, providing resilient and scalable capacity for enterprises, government institutions, cloud providers and digital-native businesses in and around the region. The launch also expands STT GDC India’s national footprint to 10 cities, 34 data centres, 613 MW IT Load capacity, reinforcing its role in extending high-quality digital infrastructure beyond Tier 1 markets and enabling emerging technology hubs such as Jaipur to participate more fully in India’s digital economy. STT Jaipur 1 is being developed with an IT design capacity of 6 MW, a total power load of 10 MVA in a three-storey building with a campus area of 5,971 square metres. The facility has been designed in line with STT GDC India’s long-term commitment to sustainable and responsible growth, with a strong focus on energy efficiency, operational resilience and ESG principles. This enables customers to scale their digital operations while advancing their sustainability goals. Commenting on the launch, Mr. Bimal Khandelwal, Chief Executive Officer of STT GDC India, said, “India’s digital growth is being driven by increasing demand for data-intensive applications, cloud adoption and high-performance computing capabilities. Infrastructure will be critical in enabling this next phase of growth. The launch of STT Jaipur 1 represents a strategic investment in Rajasthan's digital future and reflects our conviction that the next wave of digital infrastructure growth will extend well beyond India's Tier 1 cities. Rajasthan is emerging as an important destination for technology-led investment and innovation. With STT Jaipur 1, we are bringing high-performance data centre capabilities to the region, enabling enterprises, cloud providers, and public sector organisations to scale securely and efficiently. As the state’s first enterprise-grade data centre, this facility will play a pivotal role in supporting Rajasthan’s digital economy and strengthening India's broader AI infrastructure ecosystem.” With STT Jaipur 1, STT GDC India continues to expand its role as a key enabler of India’s digital future, providing robust, resilient, future-ready infrastructure needed to power the nation’s next decade of innovation and growth. About STT GDC India ST Telemedia Global Data Centres (India) is a leading AI-ready co-location data centre services provider and a majority-owned subsidiary of STT GDC Pte. Ltd. (ST Telemedia Global Data Centres, Singapore). For more than two decades, the company has led the Indian colocation market, with a strong track record in designing, building and operating data centres. It manages one of the country’s largest white space portfolios, with more than 613 MW of critical IT load across 34 facilities, including those under development, in 10 cities. STT GDC India serves a well-diversified customer base, including many Fortune 500 companies, and delivers mission-critical solutions through best-in-class offerings and industry-leading service quality and uptime. STT GDC India is committed to achieving carbon-neutral data centre operations by 2030 and advancing responsible growth through a strong focus on ESG, safety, ethics, integrity and inclusion. For more information, visit www.sttelemediagdc.com/in-en .
Rajasthan JET 2026 result: The Rajasthan JET 2026 result is expected between July 27 and August 5 following the release of the final answer key by SKRAU, Bikaner. Candidates will be able to download their scorecards from the official website using their login credentials. The article outlines the expected result timeline, counselling schedule, participating universities, available courses, examination statistics, seat availability and the key details that candidates should verify on their scorecards.
Rockstar brought Bollywood back to Kashmir: Imtiaz Ali
Srinagar, Jul 26: Acclaimed Bollywood filmmaker Imtiaz Ali said his 2011 blockbuster Rockstar played a key role in bringing Bollywood back to Kashmir, inspiring several filmmakers and producers to choose the valley as a shooting destination. Speaking to Rising Kashmir in Srinagar in an exclusive interview after the screening of his latest film Mai VaapasAaunga,Ali said the success of Rockstar encouraged the film industry to rediscover Kashmir. When we shot Rockstar here, many filmmakers and producers came to Kashmir afterwards for shooting. I believe it started a trend of Bollywood returning to the valley, he said. Ali recalled that his association with Kashmir began after attending a tourism event in the valley, where a local residentsuggested thathe should shoot a filmin Kashmir. I started exploring different locations and eventually decided to film Rockstar here. Originally, some portions featuring the actress were planned for Rajasthan, but we shifted them to Kashmir because of its unmatched beauty, he said. The filmmaker said Kashmirs breathtaking landscapes, rich culture and artistic heritage deserve to be showcased through cinema. We presented Kashmirs art, culture and natural beauty to the world. Today, you cant imagine Rockstar without Kashmir, he said. Imtiaz said the shooting of Rockstar in Kashmir was completed smoothly with full cooperation from the local people and authorities. Everybody helped us. The locals were extremely welcoming and cooperative. Later, we returned to shoot Highway here as well, he said. Calling himself a long-time admirer of Kashmir, Ali said he feels fortunate to have had the opportunity to shoot in the valley and expressed hope of returning soon with another project. I personally admire Kashmir, and I am planning to shoot here again very soon, he said. Highlighting the relationship between cinema and Kashmir, Imtiaz Ali said films not only celebrate the valleys beauty but also contribute significantly to tourism. Cinema has a deep connection with Kashmir. It is important that films continue to be made here because they also help promote tourism, he said. The filmmaker also praised the talent of Kashmiri artists, saying they have made significant contributions to cinema. I have seen the work of Kashmiri artists, and they do wonderful work. Sajid and I have worked with many of them, he said. When asked whether Bollywood should explore more untouched locations in Kashmir, Ali said the valleys popular destinations remain so visually stunning that filmmakers do not necessarily need to look elsewhere. The known locations are so beautiful that you don't really need to search for untapped places for filming, he remarked. Speaking about the screening of Mai Vaapas Aaunga in Srinagar, Ali described it as an emotional milestone. It means a lot to watch my film in a theatre in Kashmir. This is the first time I have watched one of my films in a cinema hall here. Experiencing it with the audience in Kashmir was truly special, he said. Ali revealed that the film also shares a connection with Kashmir, as several actors from the valley are part of its cast. Asked about the relevance of cinema halls in the digital era, the filmmaker stressed that theatres continue to offer an unmatched viewing experience. Despite technological advancements, people still prefer watching films in cinemas. A film is best experienced on the big screen with proper sound, exactly the way the director intends it to be seen, he said. He also lauded INOX Srinagar and its promoter Vijay Dhar for reviving cinema culture in the valley.People in Srinagar can now enjoy films on the big screen again, and the credit goes to the owners of INOX Srinagar. Vijay Dhar has brought cinema back to Kashmir, and that is a remarkable achievement, he said. Recalling the journey of Laila Majnu, Ali said the film initially failed at the box office but found a new life through audiences in Kashmir. When Laila Majnu was released, it did not perform well commercially. Later, the owners of INOX Srinagar requested special screenings, and the response was phenomenal. That success eventually led to the film being re-released across India, creating history. Encouraged by the love the film received, Sajid Ali is now planning to make a new film, Heer Ranjha, he said.
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