A fire broke out in two AC coaches of the Hyderabad–Jaipur Special Express at Nampally Railway Station on Friday evening, triggering panic as the train prepared to leave for Jaipur. Authorities said the blaze was limited to the B1 and B2 coaches in the 3-tier AC compartment. Officials confirmed no passengers were on board those affected coaches, allowing staff to evacuate nearby compartments while firefighters brought the situation under control using three fire engines. An inquiry will determine the cause and any safety lapses.
Vivekananda Global University (VGU) in Jaipur is betting that India’s next founders will build from home as remote-first work and Tier II support programs expand. The university has supported 200-plus startups, enabled over Rs 20 crore in funding, and embeds incubation, mentorship, and early grants into academics—helping founders access pilots, mentors, and investors without relocating to metros.
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Panic erupted at Sawai Man Singh Hospital in Jaipur after a bomb threat reportedly demanded Rs 40 crore. Police cordoned off the area and searched for suspicious objects but found none. The caller was traced to Haryana and has been detained, with investigators bringing him to Jaipur for further questioning as the hospital grapples with the scare.
In Jaipur, Prateek Tiwari is tackling summer heat by transforming unused rooftops into green spaces through his initiative Living Green Organics. The ready-to-use rooftop gardening system helps lower indoor temperatures and reduces dependence on air conditioning for thousands of homes, turning a once-empty rooftop into a natural cooling strategy.
Jaipur went on high alert after Rajasthan’s Legislative Assembly received an anonymous bomb threat via email on Friday. The warning sparked an immediate evacuation of premises as security agencies swung into action to inspect and clear the area. It marks the second such security scare in under two weeks, raising concerns about escalating disruptions targeting state institutions.
Violence erupted in Jaipur’s Chomu town after a stone-pelting incident linked to allegations of mosque encroachment. Police detained more than 110 people to control the situation and suspend internet services to prevent further escalation. Authorities said tensions flared following a dispute, with officials working to restore calm and investigate the events leading to the clash.
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Bomb threats sent via email triggered panic in Jaipur, with the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly, the High Court, and the local Sessions Court all reporting alerts. Security agencies rushed to the spots and heightened checks as evacuations were carried out, according to initial reports. Authorities are investigating the source and intent behind the threats.
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