Over 12,000 Special Trains to Run for Bihar During Diwali and Chhath: Railway Minister

New Delhi, 20 August (Kiran News). Indian Railways has decided to operate more than 12,000 special train services to facilitate passengers during the upcoming Diwali and Chhath festivals. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, speaking at a press conference at Rail Bhawan, said that after discussions with Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary, MP Dr. Sanjay Jaiswal, …

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Online Gaming Regulation Bill Passed in Lok Sabha, Focus on Social Welfare Over Revenue

New Delhi, 20 August (Kiran News). The Lok Sabha has passed the Online Gaming Promotion and Regulation Bill, 2025 by voice vote, aimed at promoting and regulating the online gaming sector. Central Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw expressed concerns about the negative aspects of online gaming and emphasised that the Modi government prioritises social welfare over revenue. …

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India Successfully Tests Agni-5 Missile, Strengthens Intercontinental Strike Capabilities

New Delhi, 20 August (Kiran News). India has achieved a major milestone in its defence capabilities with the successful test of the indigenously developed Agni-5 intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBM). With this achievement, India firmly joins the select group of nations—after the US, Russia, China, France, and the UK—that possess intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) technology. The …

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Rajasthan Housing Board Launches Five New Residential Schemes

Jaipur, 20 August (Kiran News). The much-awaited residential schemes of the Rajasthan Housing Board were inaugurated on Wednesday at Awas Bhawan, Jaipur. Urban Development, Autonomous Governance and Housing Minister Jhabar Singh Khara initiated these schemes, stating that this step is not just about construction, but about providing a safe and comfortable life for the people …

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Rajasthan High Court Slams Jodhpur Municipal Corporation Over Poor Sanitation

Jodhpur, 20 August (Kiran News). The Rajasthan High Court has expressed strong displeasure over the negligence of Jodhpur Municipal Corporation and the poor state of sanitation in the city, issuing a stern rebuke. The division bench of Justice Vinit Kumar Mathur and Justice Anuroop Singhi, while hearing a petition filed by Mahesh Gehlot, made sharp …

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Rajasthan Light Rain Recorded in 15 Cities, Two Inches in Jhalawar

Jaipur, 20 August (Kiran News). The spell of light rainfall continues across the state. On Wednesday, light to moderate rain was recorded in 15 cities, including Jaipur. The rainfall is expected to continue in the coming days, while heavy showers may begin in the last week of this month. According to the Meteorological Department, light …

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RPSC Releases Considered List for English Subject in Lecturer & Coach (School Education) Competitive Exam 2024

Ajmer, 20 August (Kiran News). Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) has released the considered list for the English subject posts under the Lecturer & Coach (School Education) Competitive Examination 2024. A total of 701 candidates have been provisionally included for eligibility verification. Detailed information is available on the Commission’s official website. According to the Commission …

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Gang Running Fake Online Escort Service and Blackmailing Arrested in Jaipur

Jaipur, 20 August (Kiran News). Jawahar Circle police have busted a gang operating a fake online escort service and blackmailing people via social media, arresting four accused, including a woman. The main kingpin, Deepak, is still absconding, and police are conducting raids at possible hideouts to apprehend him. During investigation, it was found that the …

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Orange Alert for Heavy Rain in Himachal from August 23, Two National Highways and 366 Roads Blocked

Shimla, 20 August (Kiran News). The havoc of monsoon continues in Himachal Pradesh, with conditions expected to worsen in the coming days. The Meteorological Centre Shimla has issued an orange alert for heavy to very heavy rainfall in several parts of the state from August 23 to 25. According to the department’s forecast, there is …

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Revenue Patwari Arrested for Accepting Bribe of ₹95,000 in Rajasthan

Jaipur, 20 August (Kiran News). The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) team of Sriganganagar-First has arrested Pankhilal Meena, Revenue Patwari of 6th Dhanur Tehsil, Srikaranpur, Sriganganagar district, while accepting a bribe of ₹95,000. This bribe was demanded as approximately 40 percent of the claim amount received for crop loss under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana for …

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