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Jaipur: The state excise department registered a 6.5% year-on-year increase in revenue in the current fiscal, with total collections reaching Rs 11,424 crore up to Dec. That translates to around Rs 700 crore more than the revenue collected over the same period in 2024–25.The Excise department was assigned an annual revenue target of Rs 19,720…

Jaipur: Former vice president Jagdeep Dhankhar released a book titled ‘The Unbecoming’, by Kartikeya Vajpai, at JLF Sunday. The book explores the idea of achieving a state of flow where innate spontaneity flourishes and awareness naturally guides one’s actions.“The book transcends the notion of abandoning success; it invites us to explore our essence beyond the…

Jaipur: A chemical-laden tanker collided with a trailer on Jaipur–Delhi National Highway (NH-48) near Paota in Kotputli–Behror district Sunday evening, triggering a massive fire and bringing traffic on the stretch to a standstill, police said. The fire spread across several metres of the highway, bringing traffic to a halt.SP, Kotputli–Behror, Devendra Kumar Bishnoi said the…

Jaipur: Renowned lyricist, writer and advertising professional Prasoon Joshi delivered a thought-provoking address on artificial intelligence and creativity at the Jaipur Literature Festival (JLF) Saturday, arguing that while technology can support creative processes, it can never replace the human soul behind art.At a session titled ‘Imagine: The New Horizons of Creativity, ‘ Joshi spoke eloquently…

Jaipur: Promising batter Sumitra Jat will lead the Rajasthan senior women’s team in the BCCI Senior Women One-Day National Championship slated to be played at Vadodara from February 6.The 16-member squad was announced by the Rajasthan Cricket Association ad-hoc committee here on Sunday. Suman Meena will be Sumitra’s deputy in the team. The selected team…