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August 24, 2026 6:02 PM

Heavy rain in parts of Rajasthan; waterlogging in many areas of Jaipur, Alwar

Heavy rains lashed Jaipur and other parts of eastern Rajasthan on Monday, disrupting traffic and causing waterlogging in many places. Kherthal-Tijara in Alwar district, which falls under the National Capital Region (NCR), received heavy rainfall, and many areas were flooded. Markets, roads, residential colonies, and low-lying areas in Kishangarhbas town were also inundated due to rain. Jaipur, Alwar, Dholpur, Karauli, Bharatpur, Sawai Madhopur, and Dausa received rain. Cars and two-wheelers w...

August 19, 2026 11:50 PM

BRICS Tourism Working Group meets in Jaipur to advance cooperation on sustainability, skilling and seamless travel

The 2nd BRICS 2026 Tourism Working Group (TWG) Meeting was held in Jaipur on Wednesday under India's BRICS Chairship, with delegates from member countries discussing ways to strengthen cooperation in sustainable tourism, skilling, technology and seamless travel. Hosted by the Ministry of Tourism, the meeting was chaired by Tourism Secretary Bhuvnesh Kumar and followed the first BRICS 2026 Tourism Working Group meeting, which was held virtually on May 25. The discussions were held under India's...

August 12, 2026 6:45 PM

BRICS nations need stronger frameworks to mobilise private capital at scale: FM Sitharaman

BRICS economies, despite being major engines of global growth, face common structural challenges in mobilising private capital at scale, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Wednesday, calling for stronger, stable and predictable frameworks to encourage sustained private investment. FM Sitharaman made the remarks while delivering the keynote address at a seminar on “The Role of the New Development Bank in Mobilising Private Capital in Member Countries”, held on the sidelines of...

August 12, 2026 9:39 AM

FM Sitharaman in Jaipur for BRICS finance ministers, central bank governors meet

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is in Jaipur to attend the two-day meeting of BRICS finance ministers and central bank governors, being held under India’s BRICS presidency. The meeting will begin at 11:15 a.m. on Wednesday at Hotel Rambagh in the state capital with members from the 11 BRICS member countries deliberating on key economic and financial issues. RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra also arrived in Jaipur late Tuesday night. FM Sitharaman and Malhotra are scheduled to address th...

August 6, 2026 10:49 PM

BRICS Industry Ministers adopt Joint Declaration as India concludes tenth Ministerial Meeting in Jaipur

India on Thursday successfully concluded the Tenth BRICS Industry Ministers' Meeting in Jaipur under its BRICS Chairship 2026, with member countries adopting a Joint Declaration aimed at strengthening industrial cooperation and promoting resilient, innovation-driven and sustainable growth across the BRICS bloc. Held under the theme "Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability," the meeting brought together Industry Ministers and senior representatives from BRICS member c...

August 2, 2026 2:28 PM

NHAI introduces barrier-free tolling at Shahjahanpur Plaza on Delhi–Jaipur Highway

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has successfully implemented the Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF) tolling system at Shahjahanpur Toll Plaza on the Delhi–Jaipur section of National Highway-48, making travel from Manesar to Jaipur completely barrier-free. With the rollout at Shahjahanpur, the toll plaza has become the third on the Delhi–Jaipur corridor in Rajasthan to adopt the MLFF system, following Daulatpura and Manoharpura toll plazas. According to the Ministry of Road Transpo...

July 3, 2026 10:35 AM

Human intelligence must guide AI in governance, says Jitendra Singh; Jaipur Declaration adopted at National e-Governance Conference

Emphasising that technology must remain accountable to people, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology Dr. Jitendra Singh on Thursday said that human-led artificial intelligence (AI) will be the defining force behind India's journey towards Viksit Bharat 2047, asserting that AI should strengthen governance rather than replace human judgment. Addressing the valedictory session of the 29th National Conference on e-Governance (NCeG) in Jaipur, the Minister said ar...

May 25, 2026 9:51 AM

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to visit Jaipur today

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is scheduled to visit Jaipur on Monday as part of his India tour, with elaborate preparations underway for his arrival and security arrangements across the city. This will be Rubio’s first visit to Jaipur. According to the proposed schedule, Rubio is expected to arrive in Jaipur at around 2 p.m. on Monday and depart at 6.30 a.m. on May 26. During his visit, he is expected to tour Amer Fort. Rajasthan Deputy Chief Minister Diya Kumari is scheduled to welcome...

April 13, 2026 10:01 PM

Rajasthan: Jaipur traffic system set for smart upgrade

A special action plan has been formulated to strengthen and modernise the traffic management system in Jaipur city. The Jaipur Traffic Police has developed a comprehensive reform framework based on detailed studies and field visits to traffic systems in major metropolitan cities across the country, followed by an extensive review. In line with the Chief Minister’s vision, the administrative framework is being enhanced for greater efficiency. The number of Additional Deputy Commissione...

April 8, 2026 4:59 PM

Cabinet approves Rs 13,037 crore Jaipur Metro Phase-2 project to boost urban connectivity

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the Jaipur Metro Phase-2 project, a major infrastructure initiative aimed at transforming urban mobility in Rajasthan’s capital. The project entails the development of a 41-kilometre-long North–South metro corridor from Prahladpura to Todi Mod, featuring 36 stations, at an estimated cost of ₹13,037.66 crore. Expanding Jaipur’s Metro Network The new corridor will be implemented by Rajasthan Metro Rail Corporation ...