New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) After being the toast of the IPL ecosystem by hitting an unbeaten 54 to help Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) pull off a three-wicket win over Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), wicketkeeper-batter Mukul Choudhary has revealed that his father left his preparation for the Rajasthan Administrative Service (RAS) to ensure that he becomes a cricketer. At the Eden Gardens, Choudhary struck an unbeaten 54 off 27 balls, laced with seven sixes and two fours, and took LSG to a thrilling wi…
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New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) How ShopClues went from being one of India’s most promising unicorns to a deeply discounted acquisition has emerged as one of the most striking examples of value destruction in the country’s startup ecosystem.Once valued at $1.1 billion in 2016 and preparing for a potential public listing, the Gurugram-based e-commerce firm saw its fortunes unravel rapidly before being acquired by Singapore-based Qoo10 in 2019 for roughly $70-$100 million in an all-stock deal, wipin…
Jaipur, April 9 (IANS) Two people lost their lives, and more than 15 others were injured in a horrific road accident late on Wednesday night on National Highway 48, the route connecting Delhi and Jaipur, officials said on Thursday.The incident occurred on a bridge near BDM Hospital in Kotputli when a private bus traveling from Makrana to Haridwar rammed into a stationary trailer. Steel rods loaded onto the trailer pierced through the front of the bus, killing the driver and a female passenger on…
Jaipur, April 9 (IANS) A 41-kilometre-long North-South metro corridor from Prahladpura to Todi Mod has been approved for Jaipur under Phase-II of the metro project. The corridor, described by Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma as the city’s future lifeline, will connect key industrial and residential hubs from Sitapura to VKIA, ensuring safe, efficient, and convenient public transport.The project, estimated to cost over Rs 13,037 crore, will comprise 36 stations and be implemented by Rajasthan Me…
Jaipur, April 8 (IANS) The Central Zone Bench of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) in Bhopal comprising Justice Sheo Kumar Singh (Judicial Member) and Prashant Gargava (Expert Member), on Wednesday, has taken suo motu cognisance of a report, concerning a fatal explosion at an oxygen plant in Jaipur. According to the report, a tragic incident occurred at an oxygen refilling plant in the Vishwakarma Industrial Area of Jaipur, where multiple oxygen cylinders exploded during refilling operations. Th…
Jaipur, April 8 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Wednesday that Jaipur is set for a major infrastructural upgrade, following the Union Cabinet’s approval for Phase-2 of the Jaipur Metro. He described the project as a significant step towards sustainable urban growth, aimed at expanding connectivity, reducing congestion, and enhancing ease of living. “Jaipur is set for a major infrastructural upgrade! Cabinet approval for Jaipur Metro Phase-2 is a significant step towards sustainable u…
Jaipur, April 8 (IANS) The Meteorological Department in Jaipur has stated that the impact of the Western Disturbance will continue on Wednesday, bringing light rainfall to parts of the state. However, weather conditions are expected to improve from Thursday onward, with largely dry conditions prevailing across Rajasthan.“On April 8, light rainfall is likely in the northern parts of the Bharatpur and Jaipur divisions, while most other areas will remain predominantly dry. From April 9 onwards, t…
Jaipur, April 7 (IANS) Naoba Meitei’s dramatic stoppage-time strike helped Rajasthan United FC edge Gokulam Kerala FC 1-0 in Star Cement Indian Football League (IFL) 2025-26 at the Vidhyadhar Nagar Stadium in Jaipur on Tuesday.After a goalless contest for over 100 minutes, Meitei broke the deadlock deep into added time to secure three points for the hosts, who moved up to second in the table with 14 points, while Gokulam Kerala FC remained seventh with eight points. Meitei was adjudged Man of …
Guwahati, April 7 (IANS) Former South African cricketer Faf Du Plessis has warned the Hardik Pandya-led side not to lose wickets in the powerplay and alsomake sure that Rajasthan Royals doesn’t get a good start. Sooryavanshi has continued his great touch from the last season and has scored 83 runs in two matches. He hammered a 15-ball fifty in the Rajasthan Royals’ first match against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and can be a great threat to the Mumbai Indians, who are coming to the contest after l…
Jaipur, April 7 (IANS) In a unique initiative, judges across Rajasthan stepped into classrooms on Tuesday to educate students on cybersecurity, highlighting the growing risks in the digital age.The judicial officers from districts including Jaipur, Kota, and Ajmer visited schools to explain common cyber fraud techniques and preventive measures. The programme is part of the statewide campaign, ‘Empowering Rajasthan Youth: A Legal Literacy Initiative – 2026’.This is a first-of-its-kind initiative …