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Rajasthan fast-tracks water infrastructure with ₹5,100 crore AMRUT 2.0 projects and Ramjal Setu Link Project: CM Bhajan Lal

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…

The Economic Times · Jul 29

Weather Tomorrow, July 29: Heavy rain alert for Delhi, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Karnataka, Rajasthan & more states; check IMD forecast

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…

The Economic Times · Jul 28

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…

The Economic Times · Jul 28

Laxmi Mittal’s Rajasthan Royals deal sparks a shareholder feud in UK

Billionaire Lakshmi Mittal's acquisition of IPL franchise Rajasthan Royals has triggered a London lawsuit after minority shareholders alleged they are being forced to surrender shares worth about $50 million for just £1. The shareholders deny misconduct allegations by Emerging Media Ventures and seek to block the transfer of their stake…

The Economic Times · Jul 24

Who is Naresh Pal Gangwar? The new higher education secretary with years of experience in Rajasthan’s education hub, appointed amid NEET-UG 2026 protests

Senior IAS officer Naresh Pal Gangwar now leads the Department of Higher Education. He replaces Vineet Joshi, who has been transferred to another ministry. Gangwar brings extensive administrative and education sector experience to his new role. His appointment occurs during ongoing student protests concerning the NEET-UG examination. The department faces…

The Economic Times · Jul 24

Why Animals Act Like It's Night During a Solar Eclipse: Behaviour, Instinct, and the Sudden Darkness

Birds Go to Roost Mid-MorningThe most visible sign that something has broken in the natural order is birds flying back to their trees at 11 a.m. During the 2017 total solar eclipse across the United States, researchers at the California Academy of Sciences used citizen-science reports from iNaturalist to document…

Times Life · Jul 24

Why Ghewar Is Made Only in Sawan?

Making Ghewar is not a small process or an easy one. It takes the right time, weather, skills and patience to make it. Batter of Ghewar is poured little by little into hot ghee. As each layer cooks, it creates tiny holes that give Ghewar a little crispy and crispy…

MyLifeXP · Jul 23

Over 10,000 km of high-speed corridors awarded nationally, 4,809 km completed: Govt

Over ten thousand kilometers of high-speed corridors have been awarded nationwide. Nearly five thousand kilometers of these corridors are now completed and operational. Another five thousand kilometers of highway projects are currently under active implementation. Rajasthan leads with the most completed high-speed corridor length. Various government initiatives are streamlining project…

The Economic Times · Jul 23

Watch: How an India Shopkeeper Escaped After a Leopard Burst Into His Liquor Store

CCTV footage captured the moment a leopard entered a liquor store in India's Rajasthan before attacking a shop worker.

International Business Times UK · Jul 23

10 Best Places to Visit in India During the Monsoon

The monsoon season in India, usually from June to September, brings a fresh charm that cannot be experienced during any other time of the year. The dry hills turn green, rivers become full, waterfalls flow with great force, and cool breezes replace the summer heat. For travelers who enjoy nature,…

MyLifeXP · Jul 22