Rajasthan

The Rajasthan Board of Secondary Education (RBSE) has officially announced the schedule for the 2025 supplementary examinations for Classes 10 and 12. These exams are designed for students who were unable to pass one or more subjects in the main board examinations held earlier this year. With the release of the timetable, candidates now have a structured timeline to help them prepare thoroughly and avoid last-minute stress.

A devastating roof collapse at a government school in Rajasthan has resulted in the deaths of seven students, sparking widespread grief and outrage across the region. Initial reports indicate that the structure gave way during school hours, leaving several children trapped under debris. While rescue efforts were mounted swiftly by local authorities and villagers, the fatal outcome has raised serious questions about the state of infrastructure in public educational institutions.

Rajasthan has achieved a major milestone in its renewable energy journey by installing 1,190 megawatts (MW) of solar power capacity in the first quarter of the current fiscal year. This addition cements the state’s leadership in India’s solar energy sector, driven by its expansive desert landscape, favorable policy environment, and robust private sector participation. With this installation, Rajasthan continues to align itself with India’s broader decarbonization goals and energy transition roadmap.

In a significant step toward achieving its clean energy ambitions, India has inaugurated a 435 MW solar power project in Rajasthan—one of the country’s largest single-site solar developments. The installation is expected to supply affordable, green electricity to thousands of households and contribute meaningfully to national decarbonization targets. Built amid the arid expanses of Rajasthan’s solar-rich terrain, the facility underscores India’s strategic pivot toward renewable infrastructure and energy security.

A tragic military jet crash near a village in India has revealed a story of remarkable courage and selflessness. A Jaguar fighter aircraft of the Indian Air Force went down during a routine training sortie, but eyewitness accounts suggest that the pilots made desperate last-minute maneuvers to steer the failing jet away from populated areas, likely preventing far greater devastation.

Indian Hotels Company Ltd (IHCL), South Asia’s largest hospitality group, has expanded its premium portfolio with the inauguration of Vivanta Jaipur. Strategically situated in the Pink City, the new hotel is designed to cater to discerning business and leisure travelers alike. This addition underscores IHCL’s commitment to strengthening its presence in Rajasthan, a state renowned for heritage tourism and vibrant cultural experiences.

InPrime Finserv, a prominent non-banking financial company (NBFC), has successfully raised Rs 50 crore in a funding round spearheaded by Pravega Ventures. The capital infusion is earmarked to drive expansion into new regions, targeting around 50 operational locations over the next year across key states including Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Haryana. Alongside geographic growth, InPrime aims to enhance its product portfolio, particularly focusing on secured lending, while exploring strategic co-lending partnerships to broaden and diversify its capital framework.

In a major step toward revitalizing northwestern India’s agrarian infrastructure, Rajasthan and Punjab have jointly advanced the Rs. 647.62 crore Firozpur Feeder Reconstruction Project. The initiative aims to enhance the Gang Canal irrigation network that serves over 3.14 lakh hectares in Sriganganagar and Hanumangarh districts. The project, approved by the Central Water Commission, will expand the feeder’s capacity and reduce water loss to Pakistan.

Hindustan Copper Ltd (HCL), a state-owned Miniratna under the Ministry of Mines, is set to diversify beyond copper by bidding for blocks of critical minerals and rare earth elements (REEs), both domestically and internationally. The company is pursuing strategic partnerships with fellow public sector undertakings (PSUs) including Indian Oil Corporation, GAIL (India), and RITES Ltd. It also plans international collaborations with Coal India for exploration activities in Chile.

ACME Solar Holdings has finalized a Rs. 1,072 crore domestic project finance arrangement for its subsidiary, ACME Aklera Power Technology Pvt Ltd, to refinance debt associated with its 250 MW operational solar project in Rajasthan. The initiative aims to reduce borrowing costs by 95 basis points, lowering the interest rate to 8.5% per annum over an 18-year tenure. With a robust operational record and an annual Capacity Utilisation Factor (CUF) of 29.3% in FY25, the project showcases stability and performance.