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Jaipur: Amid persistent questioning from the opposition, the state govt has finally disclosed details regarding the quantum of investment commitments made and the implementation status of MoUs signed during the Rising Rajasthan Global Investment Summit held last year.The gov’t had earlier refused to divulge these details multiple times, both to RTI requests and questions in…

Ajmer: The purple-rumped sunbird was sighted for the first time in Ajmer Saturday during a bird survey conducted at Maharishi Dayanand Saraswati University (MDSU), marking a significant addition to the region’s biodiversity records. The rare observation has sparked interest among researchers and environmentalists, as the species is generally native to southern India.Professor Subroto Dutta, Head…

Jaipur: The political atmosphere in Baran’s Anta assembly constituency has become charged as the BJP ramps up its campaign strategy for the upcoming bypoll on Nov 11. The party has shifted focus from policy debates to personal attacks, zeroing in on the criminal records of its opponents.BJP state president Madan Rathore has been vocal in…

Jaipur: The renowned Pushkar annual cattle fair, traditionally a hub for camel and bovine sales, has witnessed a significant shift in trends this year, with a remarkable increase in the sale of Marwadi and Kathiawadi horses. This new trend has overshadowed the traditional livestock sales, marking a notable change in buyer preferences.According to the animal…

Jaipur: In a major change to the state’s medical education framework, the Rajasthan University of Health Sciences (RUHS) has allowed students of MBBS, dental, nursing and pharmacy streams to write their exams in English, Hindi, or a combination of the two.The move is intended to help students, especially those from rural areas and Hindi-medium school…