December 10, 2025 5:29 PM

Pravasi Rajasthani Divas: Piyush Goyal urges diaspora to act as global ambassadors for the state

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday highlighted Rajasthan’s ongoing economic expansion and urged the global Rajasthani community to act as ambassadors for the state. Speaking at the first Pravasi Rajasthani Divas in Jaipur, Goyal said that out of the ₹35 lakh crore worth of MoUs signed during the Rising Rajasthan summit, one-fourth have already moved into the implementation stage. “Over 1 crore Rajasthani expatriates live worldwide. If each contributes, Rajasthan can emerge as the...

November 25, 2025 9:41 AM

Khelo India University Games open in Jaipur; Mandaviya tells athletes they are the “hope of 1.4 billion Indians”

The Khelo India University Games (KIUG) Rajasthan 2025 opened with a vibrant ceremony at Jaipur’s Sawai Mansingh Stadium on Monday evening. Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma declared the Games open in the presence of Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, senior officials, administrators and a large gathering of fans. The fifth edition of the Games, held under the aegis of the Sports Authority of India in partnership with the Rajasthan government and the Association of Indian Universities, will run...

May 9, 2025 4:54 AM

Rajasthan CM holds high-level meeting amid escalating border tensions with Pakistan

Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma convened a high-level emergency meeting on Thursday night to review the state’s security preparedness. The meeting was attended by the Chief Secretary, Home Secretary, Director General of Police, Director General of Intelligence, and the Additional Director General of Law and Order. This meeting comes after Pakistani drones were intercepted by Indian air defense in Jaisalmer. Explosions were heard, and flashes were seen in the sky. Blackouts were al...

April 8, 2025 5:06 PM

Rajasthan CM, deputy CM condole passing of Brahma Kumaris chief Dadi Ratan Mohini

Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma has expressed condolences on the passing of Dadi Ratan Mohini, the chief administrator of the Brahma Kumaris. She passed away on Tuesday at the age of 101 in a private hospital in Ahmedabad. CM Sharma said, “I am deeply saddened by the news of the demise of Dadi Ratanmohini, the Chief Rajyogini of Brahma Kumari Ishwariya Vishwavidyalaya. Her demise is an irreparable loss to the spiritual world. May Lord Ram grant strength to the bereaved followers to ...

September 17, 2024 10:25 AM

Prime Minister Modi celebrates 74th birthday amidst nationwide greetings

Prime Minister Narendra Modi turned 74 on Tuesday, receiving birthday wishes from political leaders across India. The day was marked by warm greetings and praise from allies and opposition figures for his leadership. Extending his wishes, Union Home Minister Amit Shah commended PM Modi's vision of "New India" and added that the Prime Minister made impossible tasks possible with his strong will and determination. "Modi ji has linked everything from heritage to science with the vision of 'New In...