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July 17, 2026 11:22 AM

MEA holds Videsh Sampark Programme in Rajasthan to strengthen diaspora engagement and cooperative federalism

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), in collaboration with the Government of Rajasthan, on Thursday organised the Videsh Sampark Programme in Jaipur to strengthen coordination between the Centre and the State on diaspora engagement, consular services, safe migration and international cooperation. The programme was co-chaired by Secretary (CPV & OIA), Sripriya Ranganathan, and Rajasthan Chief Secretary V. Srinivas. Senior officials from the MEA and the Rajasthan government, the Region...

July 3, 2026 2:01 PM

PM Modi to visit Rajasthan and Gujarat on July 4

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Rajasthan and Gujarat on July 4, during which he will launch, dedicate and lay the foundation stone for development projects covering sectors such as aviation, petrochemicals, urban transport, railways, highways, renewable energy, power transmission and semiconductor manufacturing. The Prime Minister's itinerary includes Jodhpur, Balotra and Sanand (Ahmedabad), where he will also address public gatherings. PM Modi's itinerary According to the Prime Mini...

June 29, 2026 8:44 PM

Centre, Rajasthan and Haryana Sign Agreement to Implement Yamuna Water Project

The governments of Rajasthan and Haryana on Monday signed an agreement for the construction and implementation of the Yamuna Water Project, marking the resolution of a long-pending inter-state water issue. The agreement was signed in the presence of Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah, Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini and Union Jal Shakti Minister C.R. Patil. The project aims to facilitate the conveyance of Rajasthan's al...

June 23, 2026 2:18 AM

Rajya Sabha Chairman administers oath to re-elected MP Neeraj Dangi

Vice President and Rajya Sabha Chairman C.P. Radhakrishnan on Monday administered the oath of office to re-elected Rajya Sabha member Neeraj Dangi at Parliament House in New Delhi. Dangi, who represents Rajasthan in the Upper House, took the oath in Hindi. “Vice President and Chairman, Rajya Sabha, Shri C P Radhakrishnan administered the oath to Shri Neeraj Dangi, Member of the Rajya Sabha, re-elected from Rajasthan, at Parliament House today,” the Vice President said on X while sharing ...

June 22, 2026 3:45 PM

Railways approves new train stoppages in Haryana and Rajasthan to improve passenger connectivity

Indian Railways has approved additional stoppages for four trains at stations in Haryana and Rajasthan, a move aimed at improving rail connectivity and passenger convenience for commuters, students, traders and farmers in the two states. According to the Ministry of Railways, the newly approved halts include the 54085/54086 Delhi–Satrod Passenger at Patuwas Meharana station, the 14619/14620 Agartala–Ferozpur Express and 14717/14718 Bikaner–Haridwar Express at Hansi station in Haryana, and...

May 27, 2026 5:07 PM

Amit Shah chairs high-level security review meeting in Bikaner to strengthen border security in Rajasthan

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday chaired a high-level security review meeting in Bikaner to assess and strengthen security arrangements in Rajasthan’s border districts along the Indo-Pakistan border. The meeting was attended by Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma, senior state government officials, and District Magistrates and Superintendents of Police from five border districts - Bikaner, Jaisalmer, Barmer, Sri Ganganagar and Phalodi. The discussions focused on strengthenin...

May 25, 2026 5:19 PM

Nitin Gadkari reviews national highway projects in Rajasthan, Himachal; stresses quality and monsoon preparedness

Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari on Monday chaired comprehensive review meetings on the quality and maintenance status of National Highway projects in Rajasthan and Himachal Pradesh, directing officials to ensure timely execution, strict quality control and robust monsoon preparedness measures. The review meetings were held in New Delhi in the presence of Union Ministers of State Ajay Tamta and Harsh Malhotra, along with senior officials from the National Highways Au...

May 15, 2026 8:36 PM

Rajasthan enters India’s semiconductor map with inauguration of state’s first chip packaging facility in Bhiwadi

Rajasthan on Friday entered India’s fast-growing semiconductor ecosystem with the inauguration of the state’s first semiconductor plant and a new Electronics Manufacturing Cluster (EMC) at Bhiwadi, marking a major boost to electronics manufacturing in northern India. Union Electronics and Information Technology Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw virtually inaugurated the Semiconductor ATMP/OSAT facility of Sahasra Semiconductors Pvt. Ltd. and the EMC developed by ELCINA Electronics Manufacturing Clu...

May 12, 2026 4:00 PM

Rajasthan secures second spot in PMGSY road length, quality performance

Rajasthan has secured the second position nationally under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) for both the length of roads constructed and adherence to quality standards, officials said on Tuesday. Congratulating the state on this achievement, Deputy Chief Minister and Public Works Department Minister Diya Kumari stated that Rajasthan is setting new benchmarks in road infrastructure development. She said that strong road connectivity across the state is opening new avenues for economi...

April 25, 2026 1:38 PM

IMD issues dual alert of heatwave, rains in different parts of Rajasthan

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a mixed weather alert for Rajasthan, warning of continued heatwave conditions alongside the possibility of storms and light rainfall in several districts over the coming days. According to the department, Rajasthan is expected to endure two more days of intense heatwave conditions (April 25–26) before a change in weather patterns brings partial relief. A western disturbance is likely to become active over the state within this period, whic...