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Rising Rajasthan Partnership Conclave-25 Set for December 11-12 to Propel Investment and Innovation

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12 months ago

June 10, 2025

The Industries Department of the Government of Rajasthan will host the ‘Rising Rajasthan’ Partnership Conclave 2025 on December 11–12. This initiative aims to strengthen the state’s focus on investment-driven growth and foster global partnerships.

This conclave follows the successful ‘Rising Rajasthan’ Global Investment Summit 2024, which resulted in investment proposals totaling INR 35 lakh crore.

The two-day event will showcase the state’s economic progress, development agenda, and the positive socio-economic impact of current investments. It will also facilitate discussions with global thought leaders on emerging technology trends, innovation, and their effects on global trade and supply chains.

A key focus of the conclave will be to promote collaboration with entrepreneurs and startups in both the private and public sectors. Rajasthan’s ongoing economic reforms and newly introduced business-friendly policies will also be prominently featured during the event.

The conclave aims to catalyze partnerships between government and private entities across a variety of investable projects spanning sectors such as infrastructure, utility services, mining, information technology, deep tech, skilling, BFSI (Banking, Financial Services & Insurance), GCC (Global Capability Centres), as well as crucial social sectors like health, education, and nutrition.

Ajitabh Sharma, Principal Secretary, Industries & Commerce, Government of Rajasthan, emphasized the importance of the event, stating: “The Partnership Conclave serves as an invaluable platform to highlight Rajasthan’s economic growth strategy and key reforms designed to enhance the ease of doing business. Collaborations stemming from investable projects can significantly accelerate growth, improve public services, boost accountability, and ensure effective resource utilization.”

The Industries Department, which successfully hosted the Global Investment Summit last year, is currently finalizing the agenda and various modules for the upcoming conclave. Recently, Sharma led a high-level meeting to review the preparations being undertaken by the Industries Department.

It’s noteworthy that in the lead-up to the 2024 investment summit, held from December 9–11 under Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma, the state government facilitated a record INR 35 lakh crore in investment proposals. Additionally, at the IMPACT 1.0 event in March 2025, it was announced that the groundwork for MoUs worth INR 3.08 lakh crore had already begun in the state.

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Killers Travelled 1,400 Km to Murder Delhi Professor

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5 hours ago

June 7, 2026

Namma Kudla

New Delhi: Delhi Police solved the murder case of Delhi University professor Debosmita Paul within three days.

Investigators found that the accused had travelled nearly 1,400 km from West Bengal to Delhi to carry out the crime.

Police used CCTV footage, cab booking records, and GPS data to trace the suspects.

Seven special teams conducted raids across four states and arrested the accused in Bardhaman, West Bengal.

The investigation revealed that the murder was linked to a property dispute involving Paul’s ancestral property.

The swift and technology-driven investigation has been widely praised.

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Ex-IAS Officer Dhanendra Kumar Dies in Delhi House Fire

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1 week ago

May 29, 2026

Namma Kudla

New Delhi: Former IAS officer and the first chairman of the Competition Commission of India (CCI), Dhanendra Kumar, died after a fire broke out at his house in Delhi’s Hauz Khas area on Thursday night. He was 80.

According to police, the fire was suspected to have started after an air conditioner blast inside the house. At the time of the incident, five people, including family members and domestic staff, were present in the house.

Firefighters and police teams rushed to the spot and rescued the people trapped inside. Dhanendra Kumar and his son were taken to a nearby hospital. Kumar died during treatment due to smoke inhalation. His son suffered injuries and is now out of danger.

Police said no foul play is suspected in the incident. The house was badly damaged in the fire.

Dhanendra Kumar was a 1968 batch IAS officer. During his long career, he served in several important positions in the central and Haryana governments. He worked in ministries such as Defence, Road Transport, and Culture.

He also served as the first chairman of the Competition Commission of India from 2009 to 2011. He played an important role in strengthening competition laws and economic reforms in the country.

Even after retirement, he remained active in public policy and corporate affairs.

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Woman Found Dead Six Months after Marriage

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2 weeks ago

May 27, 2026

Namma Kudla

Lucknow: A young woman was found hanging at her in-laws’ house just six months after her marriage in Lucknow. The deceased has been identified as Shweta Singh.

According to her family, Shweta married Bhupendra Singh on November 22, 2025. Her father, Umesh Kumar Singh, alleged that her husband and his family harassed her regularly for dowry and demanded a car. He also claimed that Shweta faced mental torture from her husband and in-laws after marriage.

The incident took place at her in-laws’ house in the Thakurganj area of Lucknow. Shweta was rushed to a hospital, but doctors declared her dead.

Her parents suspect murder and alleged that the family tried to present the death as suicide by hanging the body. Based on the complaint, police registered a case against Shweta’s husband and his family under Sections 80 and 85 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Dowry Prohibition Act.

Police said the accused family members are absconding, and a search operation is underway. The body has been sent for post-mortem examination, and further action will be taken after the report arrives.