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Sawai Jaipur awards 2026 honour Kailash Kher, Amish Tripathi and 23 other achievers
The Sawai Jaipur Awards 2026 honoured 25 individuals and organisations at Jaipur's City Palace on the occasion of Brigadier Maharaja Sawai Bhawani Singh's birth anniversary. Singer Kailash Kher and author Amish Tripathi were among the leading recipients, alongside achievers in social service,
RajasthanPravasi Rajasthani Diwas 2026: Online registration opens October 11, Jaipur to host global diaspora on December 10
Pravasi Rajasthani Diwas 2026 will be held on December 10 at JECC, Sitapura, Jaipur. Online registration is scheduled to open on October 11. The event will bring together members of the Rajasthani diaspora, investors, entrepreneurs, industry representatives and professionals from India and abroad.
BureaucracyShruti Bhardwaj reappointed RCDF managing director a month after retirement
Shruti Bhardwaj has been reappointed as the Managing Director of the Rajasthan Cooperative Dairy Federation (RCDF), around a month after retiring from the same position. The appointment order was reportedly issued at midnight on Tuesday.
Tourism & HospitalityV. Srinivas Inaugurates RDTM 2026 Exhibition in Jaipur, Highlights Domestic Tourism and New Experiences
The sixth edition of the Rajasthan Domestic Travel Mart (RDTM) 2026 commenced its second day at the B.M. Birla Convention Centre in Jaipur. The two-day exhibition was inaugurated by Chief Guest V. Srinivas, Chief Secretary, Government of Rajasthan, who cut the ceremonial ribbon and lit the lamp .
Tourism & HospitalityRajasthan Domestic Travel Mart 2026 Opens at Amer Fort, Tourism Industry Eyes New Growth Opportunities
The sixth edition of the Rajasthan Domestic Travel Mart (RDTM) was inaugurated at the historic Amer Fort in Jaipur on Thursday, bringing together tourism stakeholders from across the country to promote Rajasthan’s diverse destinations, hospitality offerings and emerging travel experiences.
IndiaIndia’s BRICS Diplomacy Wins Global Praise, Keeps Bloc From Becoming Anti-US Alliance
India’s 2026 BRICS presidency has been widely seen as a diplomatic success after New Delhi helped diverse member states reach consensus despite deep geopolitical differences. India’s strategy focused on cooperation and reform while resisting efforts to turn BRICS into an explicitly anti-US .
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.
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,
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.
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,