Jaipur: In a significant development for raptor research in the state, the first-ever wing-tagged Black Kite was recorded in Rajasthan, providing new scientific evidence about the species’ movement patterns and migratory behaviour.Though Black Kites are commonly seen and widely distributed across India as resident birds, conservationists said this was the first confirmed proof that some…

Jaisalmer: A Pakistan Rangers trooper was apprehended by BSF personnel at the international border near Sriganganagar on Saturday morning. Official sources said the trooper had entered Indian territory near the international boundary at Raisinghnagar and was arrested by BSF personnel on the Indian side of the barbed wire fencing. Pakistan confirmed the arrest but called…

Jaipur: Hindustan Zinc, a Vedanta Group company’s flagship social impact initiative Zinc Football Academy (ZFA), has qualified for the Final Round of the AIFF Under-18 Elite League 2025–26 following a strong performance in the Zonal Round, with local talents from Zawar playing an important role in the Academy’s success.ZFA have enjoyed an impressive zonal round…

Jaipur: County Sports Academy is conducting a District Open Badminton tournament on August 23 and 24 at the Padukone School of Badminton Academy in Vaishali Nagar. The two-day open junior ranking badminton tourney is being organised jointly by Padukone School of Badminton and Victor.Hundreds of boys and girls participants are expected to participate in the…

Jaisalmer: President Draupadi Murmu arrived in Jaisalmer Thursday late evening for a two-day visit in which she will witness the ‘Vayu Shakti-2026′ programme at the Pokhran Field Firing Range Friday.Murmu will fly in the indigenous Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) “Prachand” at the Jaisalmer Air Force Station Friday morning, becoming the first Indian President to serve…