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RajasthanJustice Sanjay K. Agrawal Appointed Rajasthan High Court Chief Justice
Justice Sanjay K. Agrawal, a senior judge of the Chhattisgarh High Court, has been appointed the new Chief Justice of the Rajasthan High Court. His appointment brings an end to nearly 11 months of an acting arrangement at the state’s highest court.
Tourism & HospitalityEXCLUSIVEHilton Jaipur Brings Delhi’s Culinary Heritage to the Pink City With ‘Dus Din Dilli Ke’
Hilton Jaipur is hosting “Dus Din Dilli Ke”, a specially curated culinary promotion at Aurum from September 5 to 13, 2026, bringing authentic Delhi flavours, Mughlai delicacies, street food, breads and traditional sweets to Jaipur.
IndiaFormer Air Marshal Jeetendra Mishra Named Ram Mandir Trust’s First CEO
The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust has appointed retired Air Marshal Jeetendra Mishra as its first full-time Chief Executive Officer (CEO), marking a major shift towards a more professional administrative structure for the Ayodhya Ram Mandir.
RajasthanTiger Attack Kills Woman at Jaipur’s Nahargarh Biological Park, Raising Serious Safety Questions
A woman working at Jaipur’s Nahargarh Biological Park was killed after a tiger attacked her while she was cutting grass inside the animal enclosure area. The incident has raised serious questions over worker safety and the security arrangements at the park.
RajasthanJaipur Civic Polls See Final-Day Rush as 1,253 Candidates File Nominations for 150 Seats
The elections for Jaipur's 150 municipal seats are expected to witness intense competition among candidates backed by major political parties as well as independents.
RajasthanUCC Bill Introduced Amid Uproar in Rajasthan Assembly; House Adjourned Indefinitely
The Rajasthan Legislative Assembly witnessed a stormy session as the proposed Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill was introduced amid loud protests, slogans and heated exchanges between the ruling side and the Opposition. The proceedings were eventually .
BureaucracyRajasthan Chief Secretary V. Srinivas Gets Six-Month Extension, Continues Till February 2027
The Central Government has approved a six-month extension for Rajasthan Chief Secretary V. Srinivas, allowing the senior 1989-batch IAS officer to continue in office from September 1, 2026, to February 28, 2027. The decision brings an end to speculation over a possible change at the top of Rajasthan
RajasthanJaipur Civic Polls Set for September 9 and 11; Mayors and Chairpersons to Be Elected on September 21
Jaipur district is set for a two-phase urban local body election, with voting scheduled for September 9 and September 11, 2026. The civic election process will culminate in the selection of mayors and municipal chairpersons on September 21,
BureaucracyRajasthan Government Transfers 26 IAS and 53 RAS Officers in Major Administrative Reshuffle
The Rajasthan government has carried out a major administrative reshuffle, transferring 26 IAS officers and 53 RAS officers in orders issued late on Monday night, August 17. The move also includes the posting of 14 officers, including one officer awaiting posting and 13 probationers,
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NewsPOLITICAL EQUATIONS IN FLUX? SHARAD PAWAR PRAISE FOR MAHAYUTI FUELS NDA BUZZ
Minister Sanjay Shirsat says changing equations are visible after veteran leader welcomes farmer loan waiver relief; NCP (SP) dismisses speculation as 'baseless'
NewsAIADMK Braces for Major Split as Up to 10 MLAs Eye Switch to CM Vijay's TVK Before Aug. 15
'Operation L' gathers pace as ruling party targets opposition ranks; defections could further strengthen government's position while triggering fresh political turmoil in Tamil Nadu
News15 Indian Tourists Killed in Vietnam Speedboat Tragedy Near Phu Quoc Island
A tourist speedboat carrying 32 Indian visitors and four crew members capsized near Vietnam's Phu Quoc Island, killing 15 Indian tourists and injuring several others. Rescue teams saved 21 people, while Vietnamese authorities and the Indian Embassy launched emergency assistance and investigations .
Bureaucracy
BureaucracyRajasthan Chief Secretary V. Srinivas Gets Six-Month Extension, Continues Till February 2027
The Central Government has approved a six-month extension for Rajasthan Chief Secretary V. Srinivas, allowing the senior 1989-batch IAS officer to continue in office from September 1, 2026, to February 28, 2027. The decision brings an end to speculation over a possible change at the top of Rajasthan
BureaucracyRajasthan Government Transfers 26 IAS and 53 RAS Officers in Major Administrative Reshuffle
The Rajasthan government has carried out a major administrative reshuffle, transferring 26 IAS officers and 53 RAS officers in orders issued late on Monday night, August 17. The move also includes the posting of 14 officers, including one officer awaiting posting and 13 probationers,
BureaucracyT. V. Somanathan Gets One-Year Extension as Cabinet Secretary
The Union government has extended Cabinet Secretary Dr. T. V. Somanathan’s tenure by one year, allowing the 1987-batch Tamil Nadu cadre IAS officer to continue in India’s top bureaucratic position beyond his scheduled two-year term. The decision, announced on August 5, 2026,
India
IndiaBelgian PM Says Modi Warned Europe: ‘We Didn’t Listen’ as China and US Dependence Becomes a Strategic Risk
De Wever said Europe is experiencing a “wake-up call” after years of building deep economic dependencies. He indicated that economic relationships can become vulnerabilities when strategic supplies and industrial capacity are concentrated in a small number of countries.
IndiaFormer Air Marshal Jeetendra Mishra Named Ram Mandir Trust’s First CEO
The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust has appointed retired Air Marshal Jeetendra Mishra as its first full-time Chief Executive Officer (CEO), marking a major shift towards a more professional administrative structure for the Ayodhya Ram Mandir.
IndiaShah to Respond in Parliament on Jantar Mantar Lathi-Charge Row, Rijiju Says
Home Minister Amit Shah is expected to respond in Parliament to the Jantar Mantar lathi-charge controversy, according to Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju. The Opposition had demanded Shah's statement, while the government said Opposition members would have to hear the government'
Business
BusinessN Chandrasekaran Resigns as Tata Sons Chairman, Will Continue Until February 2027
N. Chandrasekaran has resigned as Chairman of Tata Sons, bringing an end to his tenure at the helm of the Tata Group’s holding company. He will, however, continue in the position until his current term ends on February 20, 2027.
BusinessU.S. Court Dismisses Adani Criminal Case After Nearly Two Years
U.S. federal court has dismissed the criminal case against billionaire Gautam Adani, his nephew Sagar Adani and former Adani Green Energy executive Vneet Jaain, bringing a major legal battle that began in 2024 to an end. The case involved allegations that Indian government officials were offered .
BusinessVijay Singh Steps Down From Sir Ratan Tata Trust Ahead Of August 14 Term End
Vijay Singh, Vice Chairman of Tata Trusts and former Defence Secretary, has stepped down as a trustee of the Sir Ratan Tata Trust (SRTT) ahead of the end of his current term on August 14. Singh has decided not to seek another term at SRTT,
Tech
TechMicrosoft Tests AI Wearable Badge for Office Workers New AI-powered devices could change how employees interact with digital assistants beyond the laptop
Microsoft has unveiled two experimental AI-enabled hardware devices aimed at transforming how office workers interact with artificial intelligence throughout the workday.
TechNVIDIA Unveils RTX Spark Superchip, Bringing AI-Powered PCs to Consumers
NVIDIA has announced its new RTX Spark Superchip, a processor designed to power the next generation of AI-enabled personal computers. The launch, revealed by CEO Jensen Huang at Computex in Taipei, signals the company's expansion beyond data centers and gaming hardware into consumer AI computing
TechEXCLUSIVECHIP TITANS SURGE: SK HYNIX JOINS ELITE $1 TRILLION CLUB AS AI BOOM RESHAPES GLOBAL ECONOMY
South Korean semiconductor giant SK Hynix has surpassed a $1 trillion market valuation, becoming the third chipmaker this month to join the exclusive trillion-dollar club. Fueled by unprecedented demand for AI infrastructure and memory chips, the company's rise highlights the growing dominance
Tourism & Hospitality
Tourism & HospitalityEXCLUSIVEHilton Jaipur Brings Delhi’s Culinary Heritage to the Pink City With ‘Dus Din Dilli Ke’
Hilton Jaipur is hosting “Dus Din Dilli Ke”, a specially curated culinary promotion at Aurum from September 5 to 13, 2026, bringing authentic Delhi flavours, Mughlai delicacies, street food, breads and traditional sweets to Jaipur.
Tourism & HospitalityCreating History: Mahal Khas Palace Reopens as Bharatpur's New Luxury Heritage Landmark
A historic chapter unfolded in Bharatpur as the restored Mahal Khas Palace officially opened under the stewardship of Kunwar Bhagat Singh Lohagarh. The heritage restoration project transforms a royal palace into a world-class luxury destination, celebrating Rajasthan's architectural legacy.
Tourism & HospitalityEXCLUSIVELohagarh Resort Jaipur Redefines Luxury Tourism with Nature, Wellness and Royal Hospitality
Blending Rajasthan's royal heritage with sustainable luxury, Lohagarh Resort Jaipur has emerged as one of the region's most distinctive hospitality destinations. Nestled amidst the Aravalli landscape near Kukas, the resort offers a unique combination of eco-conscious living, wellness experiences,
Energy
EnergyFire Breaks Out Again at Rajasthan’s HPCL Refinery After Oil Leak
Firefighting operations at the HPCL Rajasthan Refinery after a reported oil leak triggered a fresh blaze at the Balotra-based industrial complex
EnergyRajasthan Earmarks 5 Lakh Acres for Renewable Energy as Land Rules Relaxed
Rajasthan has amended its land allotment rules to accelerate the development of large-scale renewable-energy projects across the state, opening the way for mega solar, wind, hybrid, green-hydrogen and energy-storage projects of 1,000 MW and above.
EnergyPower Outage Hits Energy Minister's Event Again, Hilton Jaipur Plunged Into Darkness
An official event attended by Rajasthan Energy Minister Hiralal Nagar at Jaipur's Hilton Hotel was unexpectedly disrupted by a power outage, raising fresh questions over the reliability of the state's electricity infrastructure. The incident marks another high-profile embarrassment .
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Economy & Markets
Economy & MarketsTechnocraft Ventures eyes market debut with ₹150 crore infrastructure-focused IPO Water, roads, power and urban EPC player opens subscription on August 7; strong revenue and profit growth put investors' focus on government infrastructure spending
Technocraft Ventures Ltd., an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) company focused on public infrastructure, is preparing to launch its mainboard IPO from August 7 to August 11, 2026. The issue comprises a fresh issue and an offer for sale, with proceeds from the fresh issue .
Economy & MarketsSensex slips 69 points as FMCG, banking stocks drag markets lower
Indian benchmark equity indices ended marginally lower on Tuesday, with the BSE Sensex closing at 76,765.92, down nearly 70 points, while the NSE Nifty 50 settled at 23,985.35, losing around 11 points. Selling pressure in FMCG and banking stocks outweighed gains in information technology .
Economy & MarketsInfosys Posts Strong Q1 Growth, Names Ashiss Kumar Dash as Next CEO
India's second-largest IT services company, Infosys, reported robust first-quarter earnings with double-digit growth in both profit and revenue for FY2026–27. The company also announced veteran executive Ashiss Kumar Dash as its next Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, effective April 1,
Opinion & Analysis
Opinion & AnalysisEXCLUSIVEDIGITAL PROGRESS, OLD VIOLENCE: Over 20% of Indian Women Still Face Spousal Abuse
India's latest National Family Health Survey (NFHS-6) reveals a troubling contradiction: while women are increasingly connected to the internet, own mobile phones, maintain bank accounts, and participate in the workforce, more than one in five married women continue to experience violence
Opinion & AnalysisEXCLUSIVETrump’s Iran Gamble Leaves White House Cornered Public frustration rises as war drags on with no clear victory in sight
Public confidence in Trump’s handling of Iran has also weakened sharply. Polling data shows many Americans no longer trust the administration’s decision-making on the conflict, while fears continue to rise over terrorism risks, instability in the Middle East, and damage to America’s global alliances
Opinion & AnalysisEXCLUSIVESupreme Court Declines Urgent Hearing on Plea Seeking CBI Probe Into 'Cockroach Janta Party'
The Supreme Court on Monday declined to grant an urgent hearing on a petition seeking a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into alleged activities linked to the satirical online movement known as the "Cockroach Janta Party" (CJP). Chief Justice of India Surya Kant remarked that the matter
World
WorldIran's President Faces Major Curtailment of Powers as Vahidi Takes Command on Security and Nuclear Policy
Iran's internal power structure has reportedly shifted further toward the country's military-security establishment, with President Masoud Pezeshkian seeing his authority significantly reduced over national security and nuclear decision-making. According to multiple reports,
WorldChina-Iran Missile Deal Reports Ignite Global Alarm; Trump Warns of Serious Consequences
Reports alleging that China may supply Iran with hundreds of advanced portable air-defense missile launchers have triggered a sharp response from U.S. President Donald Trump, who warned that such a move would severely damage trust between Washington and Beijing. While China has rejected allegation.
WorldDirect Clash In Jordan—Two U.S. Troops Dead, One Missing After Iranian Missile Barrage
Muwaffaq Salti Air Base houses dozens of U.S. fighter jets and has long been the primary launchpad for American air campaigns in the region. By striking this specific node, Tehran is sending a clear message: nowhere is out of reach.
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Education
EducationJECRC Placement Season 2027 Off to Strong Start as 233 Students Selected by TCS 189 Students Receive Premium Offers in Major Campus Recruitment Drive
JECRC University has recorded a strong beginning to its 2027 placement season, with 233 students selected by Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) in a major campus recruitment drive. Of these, 189 students received premium offers, marking a significant achievement for the institution and its students.
EducationJharkhand Student Protest Turns Violent: Police Lathicharge Protesters Near Assembly, Former JPSC Chief Arrested
JPSC-JSSC Recruitment Row Escalates Near Jharkhand Assembly; Former JPSC Chairman L. Khiangte Arrested
EducationGoogle for Startups Session Brings AI, Innovation and Venture Building to JECRC University
Google for Startups-focused fireside session and AI masterclass at JECRC University brought students, developers and aspiring entrepreneurs together to explore artificial intelligence, product development, startup funding and venture building. The initiative reflects Jaipur's growing ambition .
Health+
Health+Post-Delivery Patient Suffers Kidney Failure in Jaipur; Referral to SMS Hospital Raises Questions
A serious medical case in Jaipur has raised concerns over the treatment and referral of a woman who reportedly developed kidney failure after giving birth at Jaipuria Hospital.
Health+From Maternal Deaths to Cataract Surgery Complications: Is Rajasthan's Health System Facing a Deeper Crisis?
Five patients who underwent cataract and other eye surgeries at the Government Hospital in Kuchaman City, Rajasthan, developed blurred vision, burning sensation, and eye discomfort following their procedures. Authorities referred all affected patients to Jaipur's SMS Hospital,
Health+Health Minister Inspects Two Major Women’s Hospitals, Says Rajasthan’s Maternal Mortality Rate Outperforms National Average
Health Minister Gajendra Singh Khimsar interacts with doctors and hospital administrators while inspecting maternity care facilities during his visit to two major government women's hospitals in Rajasthan.
Rajasthan
RajasthanJustice Sanjay K. Agrawal Appointed Rajasthan High Court Chief Justice
Justice Sanjay K. Agrawal, a senior judge of the Chhattisgarh High Court, has been appointed the new Chief Justice of the Rajasthan High Court. His appointment brings an end to nearly 11 months of an acting arrangement at the state’s highest court.
RajasthanCongress Promises Land Leases for ₹500, Free Door-to-Door Garbage Collection
The Congress has promised a series of civic-focused measures ahead of the Rajasthan local body elections. Rajasthan Congress president Govind Singh Dotasara said the party would provide land leases for ₹500, ensure free garbage collection from every household,
RajasthanTiger Attack Kills Woman at Jaipur’s Nahargarh Biological Park, Raising Serious Safety Questions
A woman working at Jaipur’s Nahargarh Biological Park was killed after a tiger attacked her while she was cutting grass inside the animal enclosure area. The incident has raised serious questions over worker safety and the security arrangements at the park.
Sports
SportsSpain crowned world champions after dramatic extra-time triumph over Argentina
Spain captured their second FIFA World Cup title after defeating defending champions Argentina 1-0 in extra time in a gripping final at New York New Jersey Stadium. Substitute Ferran Torres scored the decisive goal, ending Argentina's title defense and marking a historic return .
SportsLate Merino Magic Sends Spain Into World Cup Semi-Finals
Spain booked their place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-finals after substitute Mikel Merino scored a dramatic 88th-minute winner in a tense 2-1 victory over Belgium in Los Angeles. Merino, who also netted the late winner against Portugal in the Round of 16,
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