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Over 75 proposals approved under Rajasthan's investment promotion scheme

The official said that these units had applied for various benefits under RIPS-2024 to commence their production or operations

RSSB REET Mains Result 2026: When marksheet will be out? Check updates

The REET Mains Result 2026 is likely to be announced in phases in the next few days at rssb.rajasthan.gov.in. The board is expected to declare all the results within the next 10 days

Rajasthan govt increases export technology upgrade grant to ₹1 crore

Rajasthan has doubled the tech upgradation grant under its export policy to boost competitiveness and support exporters adopting modern technology

Rajasthan govt installs over 200K rooftop solar plants under PMSG

Aims to double monthly installations by December 2026

Rajasthan's 260K farmers to get subsidised seeds for pulse and oilseed crop

Rajasthan to provide subsidised pulse and oilseed seeds to 2.6 lakh farmers under ₹135-crore central mission scheme

Rajasthan fuel dealers allege curbs on petrol, diesel sales at pumps

Petrol pump dealers in Rajasthan have alleged that oil marketing companies have reduced fuel supplies to retail outlets and imposed informal limits on sale of petrol and diesel to consumers. They warned that the move could lead to law and order problems at fuel stations. In a representation submitted to oil companies on Thursday, Rajasthan Petroleum Dealers Association said dealers were being informed through mobile messages and verbal instructions to restrict fuel sales to individual consumers. According to the association general secretary Shashank Korani, Indian Oil Corporation Ltd (IOCL) allegedly directed dealers to limit diesel sales up to Rs 50,000 and petrol sales up to Rs 5,000 per consumer, while Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) allegedly capped sales at 49 litres of petrol and 200 litres of diesel. Similar restrictions were allegedly communicated by Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd (HPCL), it said. The association alleged that fuel supply to pumps was being ...

SC summons Rajasthan officials over illegal mining in Chambal Sanctuary

Apex court seeks compliance affidavits and warns of stricter action over illegal sand mining threatening wildlife in the Chambal region

Rajasthan bets on pre-embedded mineral blocks to boost mining revenue

Rajasthan plans auctions for 10 pre-embedded major mineral blocks this year to accelerate mining activity, jobs and revenue growth

NEET-UG 2026: Kerala student linked to Rajasthan guess paper circulation

The origins of a guess paper containing questions similar to those asked in NEET-UG 2026 medical exam were traced to a student from Rajasthan's Sikar pursuing MBBS in Kerala who went on to share it with his friends and a hostel owner, a senior official of the state's Special Operation's Group said. IG, Special Operations Group (SOG), Ajay Pal Lamba said the student first received the material from a friend and shared it with others in Sikar. The document subsequently reached several coaching students and later reached candidates in Jaipur and nearby areas before the exam that was held on May 3. Another official said the student from Kerala forwarded the guess paper with a hostel owner in Sikar and some of his friends. The hostel owner shared the guess papers to students living in the hostel, saying it could be helpful. However, the hostel owner himself later tipped off the local police about the guess paper. He had informed that a question bank had been distributed among a large ..

Rajasthan govt signs ₹1,679 crore agricultural MoUs ahead of GRAM-2026

Rajasthan has secured ₹1,679 crore in agri-sector investment proposals ahead of the Global Rajasthan Agri-tech Meet-2026 in Jaipur

Rajasthan govt says enough fertiliser stock for Kharif 2026 amid Oppn flak

Rajasthan assures adequate fertiliser stocks for Kharif, but West Asia tensions and import risks keep concerns over future supply disruptions alive

Rajasthan agency to spend Rs 1,500 cr to develop industrial areas

RIICO plans major infrastructure push across industrial zones to boost safety, connectivity, and economic growth

Rajasthan plans panchayat-level training to boost women's role in farming

The training program will also cover crop residue management, rainwater conservation, dryland farming, and timely irrigation during the critical growth stages of crops

Why Rajasthan’s Pachpadra refinery is key to India’s energy future

A fire at Rajasthan’s Pachpadra refinery just a day before its inauguration has put the spotlight on one of India’s most ambitious energy projects.

Riico allows subdivision of large industrial plots to boost development

This move is expected to improve land utilisation, accelerate economic activity in industrial zones, and support new investment and employment

HPCL delays refinery inauguration after fire at Rajasthan project site

Massive fire near crude distillation unit at Balotra refinery site prompts postponement of PM Modi's visit; no casualties reported, probe underway

Rajasthan mining department targets ₹14,000 crore revenue in FY27

In the financial year 2025-26, the department achieved a record revenue collection of ₹10,394 crore, registering a 13 percent growth rate

PM to inaugurate 1st greenfield refinery-petrochem complex in Rajasthan

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Rajasthan on Tuesday, during which he will dedicate to the nation India's first greenfield integrated refinery-cum-petrochemical complex at Pachpadra in Balotra. This landmark project, with an investment of more than Rs 79,450 crore, represents a significant milestone in India's energy and petrochemical sector, an official statement said. The prime minister will also address a public gathering on the occasion. The nine million metric tonnes per annum (MMTPA) greenfield refinery-cum-petrochemical complex has been developed as a joint venture between Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) and the government of Rajasthan. The state-of-the-art complex integrates refining and petrochemical production, with a petrochemical capacity of 2.4 MMTPA. The refinery features a high Nelson Complexity Index of 17.0 and petrochemical yields exceeding 26 per cent, aligning with global benchmarks for efficiency and sustainability. The project is expect

West Asia conflict hits Rajasthan tourism, bookings plunge sharply

In just 15 days of the new financial year, bookings by foreign tourists in hotels have plummeted by 70 to 80 percent

Healthcare hit across Rajasthan as private doctors go on daylong strike

Medical services in private hospitals across Rajasthan took a hit on Tuesday as doctors went on a strike following the arrest of a hospital director in Jaipur. Responding to a call by the Indian Medical Association (IMA), Rajasthan Chapter, private hospitals and nursing homes went on a strike from 8 am on April 14 to 8 am on April 15. In Jaipur, private hospitals remained shut for OPD services since morning. Patients who were already admitted, however, received treatment. The impact was visible across small and large private hospitals. Some hospitals even suspended emergency services. Authorities strengthened arrangements in government hospitals in view of the strike. In several hospitals, notices were put up informing patients about the suspension of OPD services for the day. Some patients who reached hospitals were seen making enquiries before leaving for government hospitals. "The protest is part of a symbolic strike, and doctors have indicated that further agitation may follo