Over 50 students from Jammu and Kashmir pursuing B.Sc Nursing at Mewar University in Rajasthan are facing academic and physical challenges due to the university's failure to obtain necessary approvals for the course. The convenor of Jammu and Kashmir Students Association has sought the intervention of Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, alleging that the university has been misleading students with false promises and infringing on their right to seek justice. The students have been protesting for months and their future remains uncertain as the university has failed to provide a resolution. The association has also accused the university of pressurizing the students to abandon their protests and threatening suspension and fee reimbursements under the Jammu and Kashmir Student Scholarship Scheme.
Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma has announced that the Rising Rajasthan Global Investment Summit will be held once again in 2026, highlighting the state's potential for entrepreneurship and development. With MoUs worth over Rs 35 lakh crore already signed through this summit, the state government is aiming to promote industrial growth by allocating funds for multiple industrial areas and doubling the number of GI tags in the next three years. The focus on micro, small, and medium industries underscores their importance in the state's industrial structure.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Jalgaon and Jodhpur on August 25. In Jalgaon, he will participate in the Lakhpati Didi Sammelan and interact with 11 lakh Lakhpati Didis. He will also release a Revolving Fund of Rs 2,500 crore and disburse bank loans worth Rs 5,000 crore to benefit SHGs. In Rajasthan, he will be the Chief Guest at the concluding ceremony of the High Court's Platinum Jubilee celebrations.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be visiting Jalgaon in Maharashtra and Jodhpur in Rajasthan on August 25, where he will be engaging with Lakhpati Didis and releasing a Revolving Fund of Rs 2,500 crore that will benefit 48 lakh members of 4.3 lakh Self-Help Groups (SHGs). During the Lakhpati Didi Sammelan, he will also award certificates to 11 lakh new Lakhpati Didis and disburse bank loans totaling Rs 5,000 crore to support 2.35 lakh SHGs. This initiative is part of the government's aim to empower three crore women as Lakhpati Didis. In Jodhpur, PM Modi will also serve as the Chief Guest at the concluding ceremony of the Platinum Jubilee celebrations of the Rajasthan High Court and inaugurate the Rajasthan High Court Museum.
Om Prakash Mathur, a veteran BJP leader from Rajasthan, has been appointed as the 18th Governor of Sikkim and is set to be sworn in tomorrow at the Raj Bhavan. He has recently retired from active politics and has served in various positions within the BJP. The new Governor has expressed his commitment to assisting the growth of Sikkim's tourism, agriculture, and other vital sectors. He has also received congratulatory wishes from various political leaders, including Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang.
Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal has announced a significant increase in India's exports, citing improved trade relations and policies. Along with this positive news, there has also been an improvement in the country's stock market and investment tracking, indicating a boost in the economy. Experts predict this trend to continue, making it a promising time for investors and the business sector.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath recently attended the Sant Samagam in Rajasthan and emphasised the importance of ancient Sanatan Dharma in India's growth. He praised Rajasthan as a land of devotion and strength, and acknowledged the contributions of the saints and devotees towards societal welfare. The event also saw the unveiling of statues of Baba Abhayanath and Baba Kartarpuri by the CM.
In a nail-biting match, team India emerged victorious against South Africa in the final of the ICC T20 World Cup. The entire country, particularly the city of Udaipur in Rajasthan, erupted in celebration as fans took to the streets to express their joy and pride. Even Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma congratulated the team for their historic win, highlighting the hard work and dedication of the players.
Following the tragic terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi district, Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma has approved a financial assistance of Rs 50 lakh each for the families of four victims from Jaipur. Along with the compensation, an agreement has been reached with the state government to provide jobs and other support to the dependents of the deceased. The CM has also reassured that the culprits will not go unpunished under the zero-tolerance policy against terrorism adopted by the central government.
In a major upset, the BJP, which had won all 25 Lok Sabha seats in Rajasthan in 2019, could only manage to secure 14 seats this time. Union Ministers Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Bhupendra Yadav, and Arjun Ram Meghwal were able to retain their seats, but former Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot's son Vaibhav Gehlot was defeated in Jalore. The Congress was able to make gains in Churu and Barmer, where Jats voted against the BJP. This trend was also observed in Haryana. Sources attribute the loss to a lack of developmental issues and infighting within the BJP.