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Jaipur: The death toll in the oxygen cylinder explosion at an industrial unit in Vishwakarma Industrial Area (VKI) rose to three Sunday after another injured worker succumbed during treatment, a day after the blast ripped apart the facility and shook neighbourhoods over a kilometre away.Police identified the third victim as Shibu alias Anuva, a native…

Jaipur: Farmer leaders and groups in Rajasthan are not pleased with the Union Budget for 2026-27, pointing out that it neither mentions any increase in minimum support price (MSP) nor any legal guarantee for procurement of crops at MSP. National president of Kisan Mahapanchayat, Rampal Jat, said the Budget appeared to be more concerned with…

Jaipur: The Budget’s handling of MGNREGA and the newly enacted VB-G RAM G Act raised concerns over pending dues, state-wise allocations and ability of states to finance a 125-day employment guarantee. Social activist Nikhil Dey of Mazdoor Kisan Shakti Sangathan (MKSS) Sunday said that despite headline allocations, unresolved issues around liabilities, cost-sharing, guidelines, and timely…

Jaipur: The Budget’s focus on energy transition and security is expected to open new opportunities for Rajasthan, the leading hub for renewable energy in the country.Two proposals, including customs duty exemptions for capital goods used in manufacturing lithium-ion cells for battery energy storage systems, and for sodium antimonate used in solar glass, hold particular relevance.By…

Jaipur: Union Budget’s announcement of a comprehensive package for the textile sector, including Mega Textile Parks, bodes well for Rajasthan, which is already a powerhouse in spinning, weaving and garment manufacturing.To be allocated through a challenge mode, Rajasthan will be a strong contender for the parks, which will attract large-scale investment, create modern facilities, and…