Times News NetworkJaipur: Lack of daytime demand, insufficient grid and transmission infrastructure are leading to significant wastage of solar and wind power, pointed out an internal assessment of the Rajasthan energy department conducted to determine the extent of the problem and identify areas for intervention. The report raised concerns that the continuous wastage of renewable…

Jaipur: A division bench of Rajasthan High Court, in its order Wednesday, dismissed an appeal filed by IDBI Bank and upheld the earlier direction to refund Rs 58.93 lakh to a customer with an interest of 6% per annum, who fell victim to a sophisticated cyber fraud.The bench, comprising Acting Chief Justice SP Sharma and…

Jaipur: Industry bodies across Rajasthan have strongly opposed the recent hike in electricity tariffs announced by the Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission (RERC). The steep rise in fixed charges and the levy of regulatory charges will increase production costs, erode competitiveness, and hurt employment in the manufacturing sector, they argue.Several industry associations have demanded that the…

Ajmer: Speaking at a Constitution Day programme at Maharishi Dayanand Saraswati University here Wednesday, Governor Haribhau Kisanrao Bagde said the Constitution of India reflected the legacies of Shivaji, Rani of Jhansi, and other heritages of the “country’s long-lasting culture”. “This country faced attacks over 1,200 years, but the kings of this land continuously fought against…

Jaipur: The state govt has approved five projects worth over Rs 18 crore to upgrade the quality of One District One (ODOP) products in Dausa, Churu, Didwana‑Kuchaman, Phalodi and Balotra districts, aligning them with international standards.A state‑level committee chaired by chief secretary V Srinivas sanctioned the projects under the Panch Gaurav programme, releasing Rs 10.76…