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Kota is set for a major infrastructure transformation with the proposed Atal Expressway, new highway links and improved connectivity to the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway. The projects aim to attract industries, boost logistics, create jobs, strengthen tourism and establish Kota as an economic hub

Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot accused the BJP government of mismanaging education after UDISE+ data showed school enrolment fell by over 8.4 lakh in two years. He blamed poor infrastructure, teacher diversion and weakened reforms, while the state government has not responded

Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for the ₹13,037-crore Jaipur Metro Phase-2 project, which will add a 41-km corridor with 36 stations, improving connectivity to industrial areas, the airport, railway station and key city landmarks

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India successfully managed one of the century's biggest energy crises through timely policies, diversified fuel imports and diplomacy, while dedicating Rajasthan's Pachpadra refinery and launching development projects worth over ₹1.06 lakh crore

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India overcame the global energy crisis through diversified fuel imports, strong diplomacy and government support, including excise duty cuts. He highlighted India's growing refining capacity while inaugurating Rajasthan's first greenfield refinery-cum-petrochemical complex

Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated India's first greenfield integrated refinery-cum-petrochemical complex at Pachpadra, Rajasthan, and launched multiple infrastructure projects, including Jaipur Metro Phase 2, aiming to strengthen the energy sector and accelerate regional economic development

Narendra Modi will visit Rajasthan and Gujarat on Saturday to inaugurate the country's first greenfield refinery-cum-petrochemical complex, launch the modified UDAN scheme, unveil infrastructure projects, and open a semiconductor assembly and test facility in Sanand

The Central Bureau of Investigation arrested three accused after searches in Odisha and Rajasthan in a ₹2.07-crore digital arrest scam. Investigators alleged the suspects laundered the fraud proceeds through multiple bank accounts and a trust to evade detection

Notorious dacoit Jagan Gurjar was found dead under suspicious circumstances inside Ajmer's high-security jail on Monday. Police and forensic teams reached the prison to investigate the incident. Gurjar faced nearly 100 criminal cases and had been jailed in multiple high-profile cases

Rajasthan and Haryana have signed a Memorandum of Agreement for the long-pending Rs 34,102-crore Yamuna Water Project, ending a 32-year wait. The project will supply Rajasthan's allocated Yamuna water through a 295.5-km underground pipeline, strengthening drinking water security and benefiting both states.

BJP leader Sudhanshu Trivedi slammed Rahul Gandhi for organising a Congress campaign at Kota in Rajasthan, for his interaction with the students 72 hours prior to their NEET retest. He also accused the Congress leader of playing politics at the expense of medical aspirants.

A NEET aspirant from Delhi allegedly died by suicide days before the June 21 re-examination. The incident has renewed concerns about the mental well-being of students facing intense academic pressure amid the ongoing controversy over the medical entrance examination.

The Congress will launch its nationwide “Chhatron Ki Goonj” campaign from Kota, led by Rahul Gandhi, to highlight exam paper leaks, recruitment irregularities, unemployment, and youth concerns. The movement aims to mobilise students and job aspirants across India

The Centre-backed Operation Clean has been expanded to a 50-km radius along the India-Pakistan border in Rajasthan, covering 102 villages. Authorities are surveying illegal structures, financial transactions, and suspected networks linked to smuggling, infiltration, and terror-related activities

Renowned Mand folk singer Gavri Devi passed away at 98 in Pali, Rajasthan. Celebrated for preserving and popularising the traditional Mand music form, her decades-long contribution earned nationwide recognition and heartfelt tributes from political leaders and the cultural community

A study on sloth bears in Rajasthan’s Aravalli forests shows that their seasonal diet helps disperse seeds and improve plant germination, including the invasive Lantana camara. Researchers found bears shift between fruits and insects, influencing vegetation and ecosystem regeneration dynamics

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi urged district presidents to focus on public engagement, service and grassroots outreach, saying advancement within the party should come through hard work and commitment rather than sycophancy or personal loyalty

Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched ‘Vibrant Villages Programme-2’ near Bikaner to boost infrastructure in 184 Rajasthan border villages. The initiative prioritizes roads, 4G, electricity, and TV access, alongside a BSF security review at the historic Sanchu Border Post

A female panther was allegedly beaten to death by villagers after entering a house in Sitapura, Rajasthan. The crowd attacked the animal during a rescue attempt and later tried to cremate the carcass, prompting legal action under the Wildlife Protection Act

Traders said demand for gold jewellery had dropped sharply due to rising prices and changing consumer sentiment, which has affected their livelihood.