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Belgian 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,
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,
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.
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.
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,
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 .