<p lang="en-US">Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron held a roadshow in Jaipur, Rajasthan, ahead of India's 75th Republic Day.<br />
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Macron, who is on a two-day official visit to India, will be the chief guest at the 75th Republic Day celebrations to be held in New Delhi on Friday.<br />
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During the roadshow, citizens in large numbers gathered on the streets of the pink city to welcome Macron and Modi.</p>

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<p>Meanwhile, PM Modi explained how the UPI digital payments system has been implemented in the cities to French President Macron.</p>

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<p>Macron also visited Hawa Mahal in Jaipur along with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in between the roadshow. During his India visit, Macron first met Modi at Jantar Mantar - the famous solar observatory established by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh.</p>

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<p>UNESCO listed Jantar Mantar as a World Heritage Site in July 2010.&nbsp;It consists of a set of eighteen instruments and is the world's biggest stone observatory.</p>

<p>Meanwhile,&nbsp;Indian PM Modi gifted&nbsp;a replica of Ayodhya's Ram Mandir to French President Emmanuel Macron.&nbsp;PM Modi and French President Macron also relished masala tea from Jaipur’s Sahu chaiwala and made the payment via UPI.<br />
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Indian PM Narendra Modi gifts a replica of Ayodhya's Ram Mandir to French President Emmanuel Macron in Jaipur.<br />
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Macron is the chief guest at the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RepublicDayParade?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RepublicDayParade</a> in New Delhi on January 26.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RepublicDay2024?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RepublicDay2024</a> <a href="https://t.co/9h1dQLf6nj">pic.twitter.com/9h1dQLf6nj</a></p>
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<p><strong>Also read:</strong> <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/macron-in-india-focus-on-defence-deals-with-indo-french-trust-based-cooperation-683473">Macron lands in India with focus on defence deals and 'trust-based cooperation'</a></p>

<h2 lang="en-US"><strong>Macron's India visit</strong></h2>

<p lang="en-US">Macron&nbsp;arrived at Jaipur's international airport earlier in the day. He was received by Rajasthan Governor Kalraj Mishra, India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Rajasthan's Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma.<br />
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The French president then visited the Amer Fort&nbsp;where he interacted with artists, appreciated Rajasthani painting art and interacted with school students who had gathered to welcome him.</p>

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<p>Meanwhile, Indian PM Modi, after visiting Jantar Mantar, wrote on X, "Visited Jantar Mantar in Jaipur with President @EmmanuelMacron. This UNESCO World Heritage Site stands as a testament to India's rich heritage in astronomy. It also symbolises the blend of ancient wisdom and modern science, a shared value that both India and France appreciate."</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Visited Jantar Mantar in Jaipur with President <a href="https://twitter.com/EmmanuelMacron?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@EmmanuelMacron</a>. This UNESCO World Heritage Site stands as a testament to India's rich heritage in astronomy. It also symbolises the blend of ancient wisdom and modern science, a shared value that both India and France appreciate. <a href="https://t.co/2d0Se6bg3h">pic.twitter.com/2d0Se6bg3h</a></p>
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<p>In another tweet, PM Modi said, "It is a matter of great pride that he (Macron) will be taking part in our Republic Day celebrations".</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Welcome to India, my friend President <a href="https://twitter.com/EmmanuelMacron?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@EmmanuelMacron</a>.<br />
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I am happy that President Macron begins his India visit from Jaipur in Rajasthan, a land with rich culture, heritage and talented people. It is a matter of great pride that he will be taking part in our Republic Day… <a href="https://t.co/Q7JGuZpJJP">pic.twitter.com/Q7JGuZpJJP</a></p>
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<p>Macron's visit to India comes on the heels of expanded bilateral cooperation between New Delhi and Paris in major areas, including defence.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;French President Emmanuel Macron reaches India as Chief Guest for 75th Republic Day</strong></p>

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<p>In a statement, the French embassy said that the talks between Modi and Macron will cover defence cooperation, collaboration in the vast Indo-Pacific region and the course on responses to challenges such as terrorism, climate crisis, biodiversity loss, poverty eradication, strengthening business ties, and cross-investments.<br />
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As part of expanded defence cooperation, India and France also plan to build three more Scorpene-class submarines with technology from France.&nbsp;</p>

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron held a roadshow in Jaipur, Rajasthan, ahead of India's 75th Republic Day. Macron, who is on a two-day official visit to India, will be the chief guest at the 75th Republic Day celebrations to be held in New Delhi on Friday.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron held a roadshow in Jaipur, Rajasthan, ahead of India's 75th Republic Day. Macron, who is on a two-day official visit to India, will be the chief guest at the 75th Republic Day celebrations to be held in New Delhi on Friday. During the roadshow, citizens in large numbers gathered on the streets of the pink city to welcome Macron and Modi. #WATCH | People in large numbers welcome PM Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron during their roadshow in Jaipur, Rajasthan pic.twitter.com/JyhT8GgMhl — ANI (@ANI) January 25, 2024 × Meanwhile, PM Modi explained how the UPI digital payments system has been implemented in the cities to French President Macron. #WATCH | Prime Minister Narendra Modi explains the UPI digital payments system to French President Emmanuel Macron during their visit to Jaipur, Rajasthan pic.twitter.com/98SbDN8D3e — ANI (@ANI) January 25, 2024 × Macron also visited Hawa Mahal in Jaipur along with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in between the roadshow. During his India visit, Macron first met Modi at Jantar Mantar - the famous solar observatory established by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh. #WATCH | Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron visit Hawa Mahal in Jaipur pic.twitter.com/SLnupFX0yT — ANI (@ANI) January 25, 2024 × #WATCH | PM Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron at Jantar Mantar, the famous solar observatory, in Rajasthan's Jaipur pic.twitter.com/vdslirAiJd — ANI (@ANI) January 25, 2024 × UNESCO listed Jantar Mantar as a World Heritage Site in July 2010. It consists of a set of eighteen instruments and is the world's biggest stone observatory. Meanwhile, Indian PM Modi gifted a replica of Ayodhya's Ram Mandir to French President Emmanuel Macron. PM Modi and French President Macron also relished masala tea from Jaipur’s Sahu chaiwala and made the payment via UPI. Indian PM Narendra Modi gifts a replica of Ayodhya's Ram Mandir to French President Emmanuel Macron in Jaipur. Macron is the chief guest at the #RepublicDayParade in New Delhi on January 26.#RepublicDay2024 pic.twitter.com/9h1dQLf6nj — WION (@WIONews) January 25, 2024 × Also read: Macron lands in India with focus on defence deals and 'trust-based cooperation' Macron's India visit Macron arrived at Jaipur's international airport earlier in the day. He was received by Rajasthan Governor Kalraj Mishra, India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Rajasthan's Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma. The French president then visited the Amer Fort where he interacted with artists, appreciated Rajasthani painting art and interacted with school students who had gathered to welcome him. #WATCH | French President Emmanuel Macron visits Amber Fort in Rajasthan's Jaipur during his two-day state visit to India EAM Dr S Jaishankar and Rajasthan Deputy CM Diya Kumari also present pic.twitter.com/giB38FZRzy — ANI (@ANI) January 25, 2024 × Meanwhile, Indian PM Modi, after visiting Jantar Mantar, wrote on X, "Visited Jantar Mantar in Jaipur with President @EmmanuelMacron. This UNESCO World Heritage Site stands as a testament to India's rich heritage in astronomy. It also symbolises the blend of ancient wisdom and modern science, a shared value that both India and France appreciate." Visited Jantar Mantar in Jaipur with President @EmmanuelMacron. This UNESCO World Heritage Site stands as a testament to India's rich heritage in astronomy. It also symbolises the blend of ancient wisdom and modern science, a shared value that both India and France appreciate. pic.twitter.com/2d0Se6bg3h — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 25, 2024 × In another tweet, PM Modi said, "It is a matter of great pride that he (Macron) will be taking part in our Republic Day celebrations". Welcome to India, my friend President @EmmanuelMacron. I am happy that President Macron begins his India visit from Jaipur in Rajasthan, a land with rich culture, heritage and talented people. It is a matter of great pride that he will be taking part in our Republic Day… pic.twitter.com/Q7JGuZpJJP — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 25, 2024 × Macron's visit to India comes on the heels of expanded bilateral cooperation between New Delhi and Paris in major areas, including defence. Watch: French President Emmanuel Macron reaches India as Chief Guest for 75th Republic Day In a statement, the French embassy said that the talks between Modi and Macron will cover defence cooperation, collaboration in the vast Indo-Pacific region and the course on responses to challenges such as terrorism, climate crisis, biodiversity loss, poverty eradication, strengthening business ties, and cross-investments. As part of expanded defence cooperation, India and France also plan to build three more Scorpene-class submarines with technology from France. (With inputs from agencies)

India: Ahead of Republic Day, PM Modi and French President Macron hold roadshow in Jaipur

<p>Commencing on January 25, French President Emmanuel Macron's two-day visit to India initiates in Jaipur.&nbsp;Upon arrival, President Macron will be warmly received by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The state visit begins with a tour of Jaipur's cultural landmarks, including the majestic Amber Fort, the iconic Hawa Mahal, and the astronomical site of Jantar Mantar. Macron is slated to engage with artisans, stakeholders in Indo-French cultural projects, and students during this phase.</p>

<h2><strong>Republic Day celebrations in Delhi</strong></h2>

<p>As the esteemed chief guest for India's 75th Republic Day celebrations in Delhi on January 26, Macron will play a pivotal role in the prestigious event. Notably, a French armed forces contingent will partake in the Republic Day parade and flypast alongside Indian troops and aviators.</p>

<p>During his nearly six-hour stay in Jaipur, Macron will join PM Modi in a roadshow before delving into extensive talks at the Taj Rambagh Palace. The discussions will encompass vital aspects of the bilateral India-France relationship and address various geopolitical challenges.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/republic-day-2024-when-and-where-to-watch-the-live-streaming-of-republic-day-parade-2024-on-mobile-and-tv-683197">Also read |&nbsp;Republic Day 2024: When and where to watch the live streaming of Republic Day Parade 2024 on mobile and TV</a></p>

<p>The Macron-Modi roadshow is scheduled to commence at the Jantar Mantar area at 6 pm, followed by detailed talks starting at 7:15 pm. Subsequently, the French president's aircraft is set to depart for Delhi around 8:50 pm.</p>

<p>Macron is expected to attend the At Home reception at Rashtrapati Bhavan and later participate in the State Banquet, extending his gratitude to the President of India,&nbsp;Droupadi Murmu.</p>

<p>This visit marks President Macron's sixth interaction with India, previously undertaking a state visit in March 2018 and an official visit in September 2023 during the Delhi G20 Summit. The state visit aims to consolidate the renewed France-India strategic partnership set in motion through the "Horizon 2047 Roadmap."</p>

<p>The leaders are slated to delve into an extensive array of talks covering defense, trade, clean energy, youth exchanges, and potential easing of visa norms for Indian students. The anticipated discussion on India's proposed procurement of 26 Rafale-M fighter jets and three Scorpene submarines is also on the agenda.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;India Republic Day 2024: 'Honour to be here,' says French Foreign Legion Personnel for Republic day</strong></p>

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<p>Discussions are expected to extend to maritime cooperation in the Indo-Pacific, addressing situations in the Red Sea, the Hamas-Israel conflict, and the ongoing war in Ukraine.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A particular emphasis will be placed on initiatives promoting student mobility, aligning with President Macron's goal to welcome 30,000 Indian students by 2030.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Commencing on January 25, French President Emmanuel Macron's two-day visit to India initiates in Jaipur. Upon arrival, President Macron will be warmly received by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Commencing on January 25, French President Emmanuel Macron's two-day visit to India initiates in Jaipur. Upon arrival, President Macron will be warmly received by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The state visit begins with a tour of Jaipur's cultural landmarks, including the majestic Amber Fort, the iconic Hawa Mahal, and the astronomical site of Jantar Mantar. Macron is slated to engage with artisans, stakeholders in Indo-French cultural projects, and students during this phase. Republic Day celebrations in Delhi As the esteemed chief guest for India's 75th Republic Day celebrations in Delhi on January 26, Macron will play a pivotal role in the prestigious event. Notably, a French armed forces contingent will partake in the Republic Day parade and flypast alongside Indian troops and aviators. During his nearly six-hour stay in Jaipur, Macron will join PM Modi in a roadshow before delving into extensive talks at the Taj Rambagh Palace. The discussions will encompass vital aspects of the bilateral India-France relationship and address various geopolitical challenges. Also read | Republic Day 2024: When and where to watch the live streaming of Republic Day Parade 2024 on mobile and TV The Macron-Modi roadshow is scheduled to commence at the Jantar Mantar area at 6 pm, followed by detailed talks starting at 7:15 pm. Subsequently, the French president's aircraft is set to depart for Delhi around 8:50 pm. Macron is expected to attend the At Home reception at Rashtrapati Bhavan and later participate in the State Banquet, extending his gratitude to the President of India, Droupadi Murmu. This visit marks President Macron's sixth interaction with India, previously undertaking a state visit in March 2018 and an official visit in September 2023 during the Delhi G20 Summit. The state visit aims to consolidate the renewed France-India strategic partnership set in motion through the "Horizon 2047 Roadmap." The leaders are slated to delve into an extensive array of talks covering defense, trade, clean energy, youth exchanges, and potential easing of visa norms for Indian students. The anticipated discussion on India's proposed procurement of 26 Rafale-M fighter jets and three Scorpene submarines is also on the agenda. Also watch | India Republic Day 2024: 'Honour to be here,' says French Foreign Legion Personnel for Republic day Discussions are expected to extend to maritime cooperation in the Indo-Pacific, addressing situations in the Red Sea, the Hamas-Israel conflict, and the ongoing war in Ukraine. A particular emphasis will be placed on initiatives promoting student mobility, aligning with President Macron's goal to welcome 30,000 Indian students by 2030. (With inputs from agencies)

Macron in India: French president, Modi to hold talks, tour Jaipur city on Thursday

French President Emmanuel Macron is in India for a two-day visit. Earlier today he landed in Jaipur where he met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Both leaders also participated in a road show in India's pink city.

PM Modi and President Macron hold mega roadshow in Jaipur

PM Modi & President Macron hold joint roadshow in India's Jaipur city

French President Emmanuel Macron will kick-start his two-day visit to India in Jaipur on Thursday i.e. January 25. He will begin his state visit by touring Amber Fort, the iconic Hawa Mahal and Jantar Mantar. The French president will be received by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and both leaders will tour the pink city together. Macron will attend India's 75th Republic Day as a Chief Guest on January 26.

French President Emmanuel Macron to visit India as Chief Guest for 75th Republic Day

Prime Minister Narendra Modi took Emmanuel Macron to Jantar Mantar. Following this, President Macron and Prime Minister Modi jointly hold a roadshow. On January 26, Macron will be the Chief Guest at India's 75th Republic Day celebrations.

Jaipur roadshow: Crowd shower flower petals on PM Modi and President Macron

PM Modi & President Macron hold joint roadshow in Jaipur

Following their meeting on Thursday, January 25, in Jaipur, French President Emmanuel Macron and Prime Minister Narendra Modi exchanged embraces. Prime Minister Narendra Modi took Emmanuel Macron to Jantar Mantar, the well-known solar observatory established in Jaipur by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh. Following this, President Macron and Prime Minister Modi will embark on a roadshow. On January 26, Macron will be the Chief Guest at India's 75th Republic Day celebrations.

French President Macron meets Indian PM Modi at Jantar Mantar, Jaipur

<p>The nation witnessed widespread celebrations following the 'Pran Pratishtha' or consecration ceremony of the revered Ram Lalla idol in the newly-constructed Ram Temple in Ayodhya on Monday (Jan 22). Images of Lord Ram adorned the country, with devotional songs playing through loudspeakers and live telecasts of the ceremony displayed on special screens.</p>

<p>Responding to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call, the evening saw a symbolic lighting of 'Ram Jyoti' as people illuminated diyas (oil lamps)&nbsp;at their homes and set off firecrackers. The festivities marked the joyous occasion of Lord Ram's return to Ayodhya after 500 years.</p>

<p>Amid this, the Royal Family of Jaipur, known as 'The Suryavanshi Rajputs,' claimed&nbsp;to be descendants of Lord Rama and asserted&nbsp;the divine connection through their lineage chart or 'Vanshawali'.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/after-ram-temples-grand-consecration-ayodhya-witnesses-massive-rush-of-devotees-682701">Also read |&nbsp;A sea of devotees throngs Ram Mandir following grand consecration on Monday</a></p>

<h2><strong>Heritage presentation at Ayodhya</strong></h2>

<p>Representing the family at the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony, H.H. Maharaja Sawai Padmanabh Singh of Jaipur, the 309th generation in the lineage, shared the official 'Vanshawali' and a historic map of Ayodhya dating back to the 18th century. This cloth map, purchased by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II from a saint, has been preserved through generations.</p>

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<h2>Connection to Lord Ram and Mewar Royal family</h2>

<p>Historians, including Col. James Todd, in his book 'Annals and Antiquities of Rajasthan,' highlight the traditions and customs of the Mewar royal family as evidence of their lineage from Lord Ram.</p>

<p>According to Todd, Lord Ram's capital was Ayodhya, and his descendants, including Luv, established the Luvkote (Lahore).</p>

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<p>Eventually, they migrated to Mewar, founding the Sisodia dynasty with Chittor as their initial capital, later moving to Udaipur. The sun symbolises the Mewar royal family, known as devotees of Lord Shiva, worshiping Eklingnath.</p>

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The nation witnessed widespread celebrations following the 'Pran Pratishtha' or consecration ceremony of the revered Ram Lalla idol in the newly-constructed Ram Temple in Ayodhya on Monday (Jan 22).

The nation witnessed widespread celebrations following the 'Pran Pratishtha' or consecration ceremony of the revered Ram Lalla idol in the newly-constructed Ram Temple in Ayodhya on Monday (Jan 22). Images of Lord Ram adorned the country, with devotional songs playing through loudspeakers and live telecasts of the ceremony displayed on special screens. Responding to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call, the evening saw a symbolic lighting of 'Ram Jyoti' as people illuminated diyas (oil lamps) at their homes and set off firecrackers. The festivities marked the joyous occasion of Lord Ram's return to Ayodhya after 500 years. Amid this, the Royal Family of Jaipur, known as 'The Suryavanshi Rajputs,' claimed to be descendants of Lord Rama and asserted the divine connection through their lineage chart or 'Vanshawali'. Also read | A sea of devotees throngs Ram Mandir following grand consecration on Monday Heritage presentation at Ayodhya Representing the family at the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony, H.H. Maharaja Sawai Padmanabh Singh of Jaipur, the 309th generation in the lineage, shared the official 'Vanshawali' and a historic map of Ayodhya dating back to the 18th century. This cloth map, purchased by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II from a saint, has been preserved through generations. View this post on Instagram A post shared by @rajwadisanskriti × Connection to Lord Ram and Mewar Royal family Historians, including Col. James Todd, in his book 'Annals and Antiquities of Rajasthan,' highlight the traditions and customs of the Mewar royal family as evidence of their lineage from Lord Ram. According to Todd, Lord Ram's capital was Ayodhya, and his descendants, including Luv, established the Luvkote (Lahore). Also read | Ayodhya Ram Mandir’s Ram Lalla idol to be now called ‘Balak Ram’ Eventually, they migrated to Mewar, founding the Sisodia dynasty with Chittor as their initial capital, later moving to Udaipur. The sun symbolises the Mewar royal family, known as devotees of Lord Shiva, worshiping Eklingnath. (With inputs from agencies)

India: Maharaja of Jaipur claims ancestral connection to Lord Ram, shows family lineage chart

<p>A likely roadshow in the Indian city of Jaipur with&nbsp;Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and key announcements on defence will be on the cards&nbsp;during the visit of French President Emmanuel Macron next week to India. President Macron has been invited to be the chief guest on Republic Day on January 26, an honour India reserves for countries with which it has close bilateral relations. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Defence has been a pivotal aspect of Indo-French relations. Following Prime Minister Modi's visit to France last year, a 25-year roadmap was unveiled. It highlighted key initiatives, such as joint exploration for Indian submarine fleet development, French assistance in constructing the "Shakti Engine," and collaborative efforts in the Indo-Pacific region.</p>

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<p>French Rafale jets and a contingent from the French army are set to participate in this year's Republic Day at Kartavya Path. Important to recall, that India's Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, was the Guest of Honour at the Bastille Day Parade in Paris last year. During the parade, Indian Air Force's Rafale Jets, part of the 101 Squadron from Hashimara, featured in the flypast.</p>

<p>Additionally, a 269-member tri-services contingent from the Indian Armed Forces marched to the tune of "Sare Jahan Se Accha" at Champs-Élysées in Paris.</p>

<p>Macron's most recent bilateral visit occurred in March 2018, encompassing New Delhi, Agra, Mirzapur, and Varanasi. The visit resulted in the signing of fourteen inter-governmental agreements, including one facilitating reciprocal logistics support between the respective Armed Forces. He again visited India in September of last year, to attend the G20 summit.</p>

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<p>Preceding Macron's visit, Emmanuel Bonne, the Diplomatic Advisor to the French President visited India. He engaged in bilateral discussions with his Indian counterparts, holding meetings with NSA Ajit Doval and External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar.</p>

<p>France holds a unique distinction as the only country to have received the highest number of invitations to India's Republic Day parade. In 1976, French Prime Minister Jacques Chirac became the first-ever French leader to be invited as the chief guest for India's Republic Day celebration.</p>

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<p>Subsequent invitations were extended to French President Valéry Giscard d'Estaing in 1980, President Jacques Chirac in 1998, President Nicolas Sarkozy in 2008, and President François Hollande in 2016.</p>

<p>Earlier, the US Ambassador to India, Eric Garcetti, revealed to the media that India had invited President Joe Biden to be the chief guest at the Republic Day celebration. However, President Biden couldn't fulfil the request, and the American side did not offer a specific reason for his inability to accept the invitation. Consequently, due to the US President's unavailability to travel to Delhi, the scheduled Quad summit in the Indian capital had to be postponed.<br />
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A likely roadshow in the Indian city of Jaipur with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and key announcements on defence will be on the cards during the visit of French President Emmanuel Macron next week to India.

A likely roadshow in the Indian city of Jaipur with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and key announcements on defence will be on the cards during the visit of French President Emmanuel Macron next week to India. President Macron has been invited to be the chief guest on Republic Day on January 26, an honour India reserves for countries with which it has close bilateral relations. Defence has been a pivotal aspect of Indo-French relations. Following Prime Minister Modi's visit to France last year, a 25-year roadmap was unveiled. It highlighted key initiatives, such as joint exploration for Indian submarine fleet development, French assistance in constructing the "Shakti Engine," and collaborative efforts in the Indo-Pacific region. Also Read | US launches fresh strikes against Yemen's Houthis as Biden says attacks to continue French Rafale jets and a contingent from the French army are set to participate in this year's Republic Day at Kartavya Path. Important to recall, that India's Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, was the Guest of Honour at the Bastille Day Parade in Paris last year. During the parade, Indian Air Force's Rafale Jets, part of the 101 Squadron from Hashimara, featured in the flypast. Additionally, a 269-member tri-services contingent from the Indian Armed Forces marched to the tune of "Sare Jahan Se Accha" at Champs-Élysées in Paris. Macron's most recent bilateral visit occurred in March 2018, encompassing New Delhi, Agra, Mirzapur, and Varanasi. The visit resulted in the signing of fourteen inter-governmental agreements, including one facilitating reciprocal logistics support between the respective Armed Forces. He again visited India in September of last year, to attend the G20 summit. Also Read | Severe drought causes major drop in Panama Canal traffic which could cost millions of dollars Preceding Macron's visit, Emmanuel Bonne, the Diplomatic Advisor to the French President visited India. He engaged in bilateral discussions with his Indian counterparts, holding meetings with NSA Ajit Doval and External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar. France holds a unique distinction as the only country to have received the highest number of invitations to India's Republic Day parade. In 1976, French Prime Minister Jacques Chirac became the first-ever French leader to be invited as the chief guest for India's Republic Day celebration. Watch | Gravitas: The cost of US' multiple wars × Subsequent invitations were extended to French President Valéry Giscard d'Estaing in 1980, President Jacques Chirac in 1998, President Nicolas Sarkozy in 2008, and President François Hollande in 2016. Earlier, the US Ambassador to India, Eric Garcetti, revealed to the media that India had invited President Joe Biden to be the chief guest at the Republic Day celebration. However, President Biden couldn't fulfil the request, and the American side did not offer a specific reason for his inability to accept the invitation. Consequently, due to the US President's unavailability to travel to Delhi, the scheduled Quad summit in the Indian capital had to be postponed.

Macron's India visit: Jaipur roadshow, defence announcements on cards

<p>The swearing-in ceremony of the Rajasthan state cabinet took place on Saturday (Dec 30) at Jaipur's Raj Bhawan where 22 BJP MLAs were sworn in as ministers of the state government.</p>

<p>Out of the 22 ministers inducted, 12 were sworn in as cabinet ministers, five took oath as ministers of state with independent charge and five as ministers of state.</p>

<p>Former Union minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore and senior BJP leader Kirodi Lal Meena were also among the 12 MLAs sworn in as cabinet ministers in the Bhajan Lal Sharma-led government.</p>

<p>Meena, Madan Dilawar, Rathore, Gajendra Singh Khimsar, Babulal Kharadi, Jogaram Patel, Suresh Singh Rawat, Avinash Gehlot, Joraram Kumawat, Hemant Meena, Kanhaiya Lal Choudhary and Sumit Godara were the MLAs inducted into the Rajasthan cabinet.</p>

<p>Sanjay Sharma, Surendra Pal Singh TT, Jhabar Singh Kharra, Gautam Kumar, and Heeralal Nagar took oath as Ministers with Independent charge.</p>

<p>Otaram Dewasi, Manju Baghmar, Vijay Singh Choudhary, KK Bishnoi, and Jawahar Singh Bedam were sworn in as ministers of state.</p>

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<p>Rajasthan BJP leader Rajendra Rathore during the cabinet expansion said, "The cabinet will represent all sections and will be able to fulfil the aspirations of the people of Rajasthan."</p>

<h2><strong>Rajasthan CM Bhajan Lal Sharma gets his team</strong></h2>

<p>Rajasthan CM Bhajan Lal Sharma finally got his team<strong>&nbsp;</strong>on Saturday with the swearing in of ministers.&nbsp;After BJP won the state assembly election, Bhajan Lal Sharma was sworn in as the chief minister of Rajasthan at a ceremony attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the BJP's top leadership on Dec 15.</p>

<p>Sharma, former BJP state general secretary, took charge of the state on the day he turned 57.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Along with him, Diya Kumari and Prem Chand Bairwa were sworn in as the deputy chief ministers by Governor Kalraj Mishra. All three took the oath in Hindi.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The swearing-in ceremony was attended by PM Modi, BJP president J P Nadda, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Union Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari, Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat and several other senior leaders of the party.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


The swearing-in ceremony of the Rajasthan state cabinet took place on Saturday (Dec 30) at Jaipur's Raj Bhawan where 22 BJP MLAs were sworn in as ministers of the state government.

The swearing-in ceremony of the Rajasthan state cabinet took place on Saturday (Dec 30) at Jaipur's Raj Bhawan where 22 BJP MLAs were sworn in as ministers of the state government. Out of the 22 ministers inducted, 12 were sworn in as cabinet ministers, five took oath as ministers of state with independent charge and five as ministers of state. Former Union minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore and senior BJP leader Kirodi Lal Meena were also among the 12 MLAs sworn in as cabinet ministers in the Bhajan Lal Sharma-led government. Meena, Madan Dilawar, Rathore, Gajendra Singh Khimsar, Babulal Kharadi, Jogaram Patel, Suresh Singh Rawat, Avinash Gehlot, Joraram Kumawat, Hemant Meena, Kanhaiya Lal Choudhary and Sumit Godara were the MLAs inducted into the Rajasthan cabinet. Sanjay Sharma, Surendra Pal Singh TT, Jhabar Singh Kharra, Gautam Kumar, and Heeralal Nagar took oath as Ministers with Independent charge. Otaram Dewasi, Manju Baghmar, Vijay Singh Choudhary, KK Bishnoi, and Jawahar Singh Bedam were sworn in as ministers of state. Also read: Watch: Indian PM takes detour for tea, stops at welfare scheme beneficiary's home in Ayodhya Rajasthan BJP leader Rajendra Rathore during the cabinet expansion said, "The cabinet will represent all sections and will be able to fulfil the aspirations of the people of Rajasthan." Rajasthan CM Bhajan Lal Sharma gets his team Rajasthan CM Bhajan Lal Sharma finally got his team on Saturday with the swearing in of ministers. After BJP won the state assembly election, Bhajan Lal Sharma was sworn in as the chief minister of Rajasthan at a ceremony attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the BJP's top leadership on Dec 15. Sharma, former BJP state general secretary, took charge of the state on the day he turned 57. Along with him, Diya Kumari and Prem Chand Bairwa were sworn in as the deputy chief ministers by Governor Kalraj Mishra. All three took the oath in Hindi. The swearing-in ceremony was attended by PM Modi, BJP president J P Nadda, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Union Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari, Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat and several other senior leaders of the party. (With inputs from agencies)

India: 22 MLAs take oath as ministers  in Rajasthan, 12 inducted into cabinet

A woman in Jaipur was killed and her friend was injured after a man ran over the two with his SUV, following an argument. The murder has been caught on camera.

Gravitas: On Camera: Jaipur man runs over woman, friend after a spat

<p>A woman in India's Jaipur city lost her life after a heated argument escalated, resulting in a man deliberately running over her with a car. The incident took place outside a Jaipur hotel and was captured on CCTV in the early hours of Tuesday (Dec 26).</p>

<p>CCTV footage shows&nbsp;Mangesh Arora, the accused, running over the woman, Uma, and her friend Rajkumar. Despite attempts by onlookers to intervene, Mangesh drove his car over the victims, leading to Uma's and causing injuries to Rajkumar.</p>

<p>The tragic event occurred between 5:30 am and 6 am outside a hotel on Girdhar Marg in the Jawahar Circle police station area. Uma, a resident of Madhya Pradesh working in Jaipur, and her friend Rajkumar became victims of the intentional car strike.</p>

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<h2><strong>Altercation originating from comments</strong></h2>

<p>The incident stemmed from comments made by Mangesh and his girlfriend towards Uma, leading to objections from Rajkumar.</p>

<p>The situation escalated into a verbal spat&nbsp;in front of the hotel, prompting Mangesh to leave temporarily. However, he returned shortly, driving his car into Uma and Rajkumar.</p>

<p>Police official Dalbeer Singh provided insights into the investigation to ANI, stating that Mangesh and his girlfriend initiated the altercation. Following the fatal act, the accused fled the scene.</p>

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<p>"The accused, Mangesh, was having drinks with her girlfriend there. After some time, they started passing comments on Uma. When Rajkumar objected to the comments, Mangesh said he already knew him," Singh said.</p>

<p>The police are actively examining CCTV footage to apprehend Mangesh, who is currently on the run. A case has been filed against him under charges of murder and attempted murder, and a thorough investigation is underway to bring justice to the victims.<br />
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<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


A woman in India's Jaipur city lost her life after a heated argument escalated, resulting in a man deliberately running over her with a car. The incident took place outside a Jaipur hotel and was captured on CCTV in the early hours of Tuesday (Dec 26).

A woman in India's Jaipur city lost her life after a heated argument escalated, resulting in a man deliberately running over her with a car. The incident took place outside a Jaipur hotel and was captured on CCTV in the early hours of Tuesday (Dec 26). CCTV footage shows Mangesh Arora, the accused, running over the woman, Uma, and her friend Rajkumar. Despite attempts by onlookers to intervene, Mangesh drove his car over the victims, leading to Uma's and causing injuries to Rajkumar. The tragic event occurred between 5:30 am and 6 am outside a hotel on Girdhar Marg in the Jawahar Circle police station area. Uma, a resident of Madhya Pradesh working in Jaipur, and her friend Rajkumar became victims of the intentional car strike. Also read | One dead, fire reported at Indian Oil plant in Chennai Altercation originating from comments The incident stemmed from comments made by Mangesh and his girlfriend towards Uma, leading to objections from Rajkumar. The situation escalated into a verbal spat in front of the hotel, prompting Mangesh to leave temporarily. However, he returned shortly, driving his car into Uma and Rajkumar. Police official Dalbeer Singh provided insights into the investigation to ANI, stating that Mangesh and his girlfriend initiated the altercation. Following the fatal act, the accused fled the scene. Also watch | India: Ammonia leak in Chennai's Tamil Nadu leave at least 34 hospitalised "The accused, Mangesh, was having drinks with her girlfriend there. After some time, they started passing comments on Uma. When Rajkumar objected to the comments, Mangesh said he already knew him," Singh said. The police are actively examining CCTV footage to apprehend Mangesh, who is currently on the run. A case has been filed against him under charges of murder and attempted murder, and a thorough investigation is underway to bring justice to the victims. (With inputs from agencies)

India: Woman dies in Jaipur after man deliberately runs over her with car

The president of the right-wing group Shri Rashtriya Rajput Karni Sena, Sukhdev Singh Gogamedi, was shot dead in his own home in Jaipur. The incident unfolded on December 5 when three assailants, purportedly affiliated with the Rohit Godara gang, entered Gogamedi's residence in the Shyam Nagar area under the guise of a meeting. As the tension escalates, Gogamedi's supporters have called for a 'Jaipur bandh' on December 6 and threatened a statewide shutdown if prompt action is not taken. Watch this to know more.

Karni Sena chief Sukhdev Singh Gogamedi's killers identified, protesters call for Rajasthan bandh

India pink city Jaipur is under facing a lot of agitation barely days after the assembly election results were declared in the state of Rajasthan. The Fringe group Karni Sena's president Sukhdev Singh Gogamedi reportedly was shot dead in the city on Tuesday. The chilling murder was caught on a CCTV camera following the daylight murder.

Sukhdev Singh Gogamedi's chilling murder caught on camera

<p>India's National Center for Seismology confirmed the earthquake that struck the city of Jaipur in India's Rajasthan state, about 250 km west of New Delhi.</p>

<p>The three earthquakes were measured at 4.4 on Richter scale, India's earthquake observatory added.</p>

<p>"Earthquake of Magnitude:4.4, Occurred on 21-07-2023, 04:09:38 IST, Lat: 26.88 &amp; Long: 75.70, Depth: 10 Km ,Location: Jaipur, Rajasthan, India," the National Center for Seismology tweeted.</p>

<p>It was followed by two earthquakes of magnitude 3.1, which hit the Rajasthan capital at 4.22 am, and a 3.4-magnitude tremor that shook the city at 4.25 am, according to the NCS data.<br />
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The Police Control Room in Jaipur said there was no immediate information about any loss of life or damage to property.</p>

<p>People took to social media to share pictures of individuals gathered outside their buildings.</p>

<p>Murari Lal Meena, minister for tourism and civil aviation in the state of&nbsp;Rajasthan in a tweet said, “Earthquake in Jaipur. I hope you all are safe!"</p>

<p>Reacting to the tremors, former Chief Minister of Rajasthan Vasundhara Raje wrote on Twitter: "Earthquake tremors have been felt at other places in the state including Jaipur. I hope you all are safe!"</p>

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India's National Center for Seismology confirmed the earthquake that struck the city of Jaipur in India's Rajasthan state, about 250 km west of New Delhi. The three earthquakes were measured at 4.

India's National Center for Seismology confirmed the earthquake that struck the city of Jaipur in India's Rajasthan state, about 250 km west of New Delhi. The three earthquakes were measured at 4.4 on Richter scale, India's earthquake observatory added. "Earthquake of Magnitude:4.4, Occurred on 21-07-2023, 04:09:38 IST, Lat: 26.88 & Long: 75.70, Depth: 10 Km ,Location: Jaipur, Rajasthan, India," the National Center for Seismology tweeted. It was followed by two earthquakes of magnitude 3.1, which hit the Rajasthan capital at 4.22 am, and a 3.4-magnitude tremor that shook the city at 4.25 am, according to the NCS data. The Police Control Room in Jaipur said there was no immediate information about any loss of life or damage to property. People took to social media to share pictures of individuals gathered outside their buildings. Murari Lal Meena, minister for tourism and civil aviation in the state of Rajasthan in a tweet said, “Earthquake in Jaipur. I hope you all are safe!" Reacting to the tremors, former Chief Minister of Rajasthan Vasundhara Raje wrote on Twitter: "Earthquake tremors have been felt at other places in the state including Jaipur. I hope you all are safe!" WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar and Mollywood megastar Mohanlal's camaraderie is making waves on the internet. The two recently attended a wedding in Jaipur and performed bhangra together. The adorable moment of their bromance got captured on the lens and the actor shared it online along with a sweet caption.</p>

<p>While sharing the now-viral clip on his official Instagram handle, Kumar penned a note, which read, "I’ll forever remember this dance with you @mohanlal Sir. Absolutely memorable moment."</p>

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<p>According to reports, the wedding festivities&nbsp;of Disney Head K Madhavan's son were&nbsp;held at Rambagh palace,&nbsp;Jaipur. Other celebs who attended the wedding were Prithviraj Sukumaran,&nbsp;Aamir Khan and Karan Johar.</p>

<p>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/lifestyle/news-nearly-half-of-gen-z-and-millennial-daters-prefer-budget-friendly-valentines-day-date-study-560536">Nearly half of Gen-Z and millennial daters prefer budget-friendly Valentine's Day date: Study</a></p>

<p>On the movie front, Kumar was last seen in 'Ram Setu'. He also gave a cameo appearance in 'An Action Hero'. Next, he will feature in 'Selfiee' as Vijay Kumar. He also has 'OMG 2 – Oh My God! 2' and 'Bade Miyan Chote Miyan' in the pipeline.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Mohanlal, on the other hand, is all set to team up with several prominent directors such as Lijo Jose Pellissery and Tinu Pappachan for his upcoming projects. Some of his most anticipated films include 'Malaikottai Vaaliban', 'Ram', and 'Barroz'.</p>


Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar and Mollywood megastar Mohanlal's camaraderie is making waves on the internet. The two recently attended a wedding in Jaipur and performed bhangra together.

Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar and Mollywood megastar Mohanlal's camaraderie is making waves on the internet. The two recently attended a wedding in Jaipur and performed bhangra together. The adorable moment of their bromance got captured on the lens and the actor shared it online along with a sweet caption. While sharing the now-viral clip on his official Instagram handle, Kumar penned a note, which read, "I’ll forever remember this dance with you @mohanlal Sir. Absolutely memorable moment." Check out Akshay Kumar and Mohanlal's viral video below! View this post on Instagram A post shared by Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) According to reports, the wedding festivities of Disney Head K Madhavan's son were held at Rambagh palace, Jaipur. Other celebs who attended the wedding were Prithviraj Sukumaran, Aamir Khan and Karan Johar. Also read: Nearly half of Gen-Z and millennial daters prefer budget-friendly Valentine's Day date: Study On the movie front, Kumar was last seen in 'Ram Setu'. He also gave a cameo appearance in 'An Action Hero'. Next, he will feature in 'Selfiee' as Vijay Kumar. He also has 'OMG 2 – Oh My God! 2' and 'Bade Miyan Chote Miyan' in the pipeline. Mohanlal, on the other hand, is all set to team up with several prominent directors such as Lijo Jose Pellissery and Tinu Pappachan for his upcoming projects. Some of his most anticipated films include 'Malaikottai Vaaliban', 'Ram', and 'Barroz'.

Akshay Kumar performs Bhangra with Mohanlal at Jaipur wedding; watch viral video

<p><strong>The Delhi-Vadodara-Mumbai Expressway</strong> has been constructed up to the Dausa area of Rajasthan, which is only 65 kilometres away from Jaipur. When finished, the route will link Delhi to Jaipur and other cities of the state. The highway will also cut down the distance and travel time between Jaipur and the National Capital by more than three hours. Normally, the trip from Jaipur to Delhi takes about 5 hours. The upcoming project, though, will reduce the travel duration to just two hours. Both time and money will be saved, and it will increase trade and tourism between the two cities. Additionally, this highway will reduce the 24-hour travel time between Delhi and Mumbai to just 12 hours. The expressway will have a whopping 120-kilometre-per-hour speed limit.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Expected travel time between Jaipur and Delhi</strong></h2>

<p>Currently, it takes 5 hours to travel between Jaipur and Delhi. The Delhi-Vadodara-Mumbai Expressway will see the travel time cut by three hours. Once the project is completed, one would be able to travel from Delhi to Jaipur in just 2 hours.</p>

<h2><strong>Delhi-Vadodara-Mumbai Expressway details</strong></h2>

<p>The Delhi-Mumbai expressway is 1350 kilometres long, out of which 375 kilometres of the road will pass through Rajasthan, linking seven districts of the state to Delhi and Mumbai. Interestingly, the expressway will also have a dedicated lane for electric vehicles. The road will have CCTV cameras installed every 500 metres and is being built with German technology.</p>

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<h2><strong>Delhi-Vadodara-Mumbai Expressway toll details</strong></h2>

<p>No toll will be charged while entering the road. There will be tolls at the exits though. The toll will be calculated based on the number of kilometres driven. The toll on the Delhi-Vadodra Expressway will cost 0.65 paise per kilometre, significantly less than on other similar routes in the nation. Minibuses accessing the road will be charged Rs 1.05, buses and trucks Rs 2.20, heavy machinery like JCB Rs 3.45, and other heavy vehicles Rs 4.20 per kilometre.&nbsp;</p>

<h2>Delhi-Mumbai Expressway route details</h2>

<p>The expressway will start in Haryana at Gurgaon and travel through Sawai Madhopur and Jaipur in Rajasthan. After then, the road travels through&nbsp;Ratlam and Vadodara in Madhya Pradesh&nbsp;before reaching&nbsp;Mumbai in&nbsp;Maharashtra. The road will provide easy&nbsp;connectivity to financial centres like Jaipur, Ajmer, Kishangarh, Kota, Udaipur, Chittorgarh, Bhopal, Ujjain, Ahmedabad, Indore, Surat, and Vadodara.</p>


The Delhi-Vadodara-Mumbai Expressway has been constructed up to the Dausa area of Rajasthan, which is only 65 kilometres away from Jaipur. When finished, the route will link Delhi to Jaipur and other cities of the state.

The Delhi-Vadodara-Mumbai Expressway has been constructed up to the Dausa area of Rajasthan, which is only 65 kilometres away from Jaipur. When finished, the route will link Delhi to Jaipur and other cities of the state. The highway will also cut down the distance and travel time between Jaipur and the National Capital by more than three hours. Normally, the trip from Jaipur to Delhi takes about 5 hours. The upcoming project, though, will reduce the travel duration to just two hours. Both time and money will be saved, and it will increase trade and tourism between the two cities. Additionally, this highway will reduce the 24-hour travel time between Delhi and Mumbai to just 12 hours. The expressway will have a whopping 120-kilometre-per-hour speed limit. Expected travel time between Jaipur and Delhi Currently, it takes 5 hours to travel between Jaipur and Delhi. The Delhi-Vadodara-Mumbai Expressway will see the travel time cut by three hours. Once the project is completed, one would be able to travel from Delhi to Jaipur in just 2 hours. Delhi-Vadodara-Mumbai Expressway details The Delhi-Mumbai expressway is 1350 kilometres long, out of which 375 kilometres of the road will pass through Rajasthan, linking seven districts of the state to Delhi and Mumbai. Interestingly, the expressway will also have a dedicated lane for electric vehicles. The road will have CCTV cameras installed every 500 metres and is being built with German technology. Also Read | Delhi AIIMS ransomware attack: China involvement suspected, data of VVIPs, celebrities at risk Delhi-Vadodara-Mumbai Expressway toll details No toll will be charged while entering the road. There will be tolls at the exits though. The toll will be calculated based on the number of kilometres driven. The toll on the Delhi-Vadodra Expressway will cost 0.65 paise per kilometre, significantly less than on other similar routes in the nation. Minibuses accessing the road will be charged Rs 1.05, buses and trucks Rs 2.20, heavy machinery like JCB Rs 3.45, and other heavy vehicles Rs 4.20 per kilometre. Delhi-Mumbai Expressway route details The expressway will start in Haryana at Gurgaon and travel through Sawai Madhopur and Jaipur in Rajasthan. After then, the road travels through Ratlam and Vadodara in Madhya Pradesh before reaching Mumbai in Maharashtra. The road will provide easy connectivity to financial centres like Jaipur, Ajmer, Kishangarh, Kota, Udaipur, Chittorgarh, Bhopal, Ujjain, Ahmedabad, Indore, Surat, and Vadodara.

Reach Delhi to Mumbai in 12 hours, check the top speed limit and route details of the new expressway

The staff at the historic Albert Hall museum was busy in a different rescue operation. As the water started filling the museum, housekeeping officials and guards hopped the stairs to the museum’s basement to get to a 2,400-year-old Egyptian mummy encased in a glass chamber. The mummy was taken out of the box and rescued. Watch report.

2,400 old mummy taken out of box and rescued from rains in Jaipur's Albert Hall Museum

<p>A 2,400-year-old Egyptian Mummy has been unboxed after 130 years after rainwater entered the Albert Hall Museum in Jaipur.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/naga-peoples-front-withdraws-from-legislators-forum-on-naga-peace-issue-321628" hreflang="en">Naga Peoples Front withdraws from legislators' forum on Naga peace issue</a></p>

<p>Stunned netizens shared the pictures of the Egyptian mummy on social media. The decision of unboxing the Egyptian mummy, who is believed to be a woman named Tutu, was made after heavy rain lashed Jaipur.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Prakash Chandra Sharma, who is the director of Department of Archaeology and Museums for the Government of Rajasthan, told media that the water rose to five feet in the office that left all files drenched and office machinery damaged.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also see:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/floods-landslides-heavy-rainfall-causes-havoc-in-mumbai-318608" hreflang="en">Floods, landslides: Heavy rainfall causes havoc in Mumbai!</a></p>

<p>Computers and printers in the office were permanently damaged, whereas, the files are being dried.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The entry for tourists into the museum has been closed for a week.</p>


A 2,400-year-old Egyptian Mummy has been unboxed after 130 years after rainwater entered the Albert Hall Museum in Jaipur. Also read: Naga Peoples Front withdraws from legislators' forum on Naga peace issue Stunned netizens shared the pictures of the Egyptian mummy on social media.

A 2,400-year-old Egyptian Mummy has been unboxed after 130 years after rainwater entered the Albert Hall Museum in Jaipur. Also read: Naga Peoples Front withdraws from legislators' forum on Naga peace issue Stunned netizens shared the pictures of the Egyptian mummy on social media. The decision of unboxing the Egyptian mummy, who is believed to be a woman named Tutu, was made after heavy rain lashed Jaipur. Prakash Chandra Sharma, who is the director of Department of Archaeology and Museums for the Government of Rajasthan, told media that the water rose to five feet in the office that left all files drenched and office machinery damaged. Also see: Floods, landslides: Heavy rainfall causes havoc in Mumbai! Computers and printers in the office were permanently damaged, whereas, the files are being dried. The entry for tourists into the museum has been closed for a week.

2,400-year-old Egyptian mummy unboxed in Jaipur after rainwater enters museum

<p>Two 60-year-old male patients, who died at a SMS Hospital in Jaipur, have tested positive for COVID-19&nbsp;taking the number of deaths due to coronavirus in the state to 32.</p>

<p>According to the state Health Department, a resident of Ramganj, who had&nbsp;comorbidity of coronary artery disease,&nbsp;was admitted to the SMS Hospital on April 22 and took his last breath on April 23. He was detected positive for COVID-19 on April 23.</p>

<p>Another patient, a resident of MD road, was brought dead to the SMS Hospital on April 22. As he was a suspected COVID-19 patient, a sample was taken which was reported positive on April 23.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, a 70-year-old female from Adarsh Nagar who tested positive for coronavirus on April 21 also succumbed to the infection today. She also had comorbidity of coronary artery disease, the health officials said.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/rajasthan-couple-stranded-in-tripura-names-their-newborn-lockdown-293913"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;Rajasthan couple stranded in Tripura names their newborn 'Lockdown'</strong></a></p>

<p>These figures have taken the total number of positive cases in Rajasthan to 1,890, with 27 deaths in the state.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The department also shared the details of evacuees from Iran who were quarantined at the Army facility in Jaisalmer and now have been shifted to various places in Jammu and Kashmir. On April 21, 180 evacuees were rushed to Srinagar, while 225 were moved to Ladakh on April 22. On Friday, 52 were taken to Srinagar. With 44 fresh cases reported in Rajasthan today, 2,008 people are infected with virus in the state so far.&nbsp;</p>


Two 60-year-old male patients, who died at a SMS Hospital in Jaipur, have tested positive for COVID-19 taking the number of deaths due to coronavirus in the state to 32.

Two 60-year-old male patients, who died at a SMS Hospital in Jaipur, have tested positive for COVID-19 taking the number of deaths due to coronavirus in the state to 32. According to the state Health Department, a resident of Ramganj, who had comorbidity of coronary artery disease, was admitted to the SMS Hospital on April 22 and took his last breath on April 23. He was detected positive for COVID-19 on April 23. Another patient, a resident of MD road, was brought dead to the SMS Hospital on April 22. As he was a suspected COVID-19 patient, a sample was taken which was reported positive on April 23. Meanwhile, a 70-year-old female from Adarsh Nagar who tested positive for coronavirus on April 21 also succumbed to the infection today. She also had comorbidity of coronary artery disease, the health officials said. Also read: Rajasthan couple stranded in Tripura names their newborn 'Lockdown' These figures have taken the total number of positive cases in Rajasthan to 1,890, with 27 deaths in the state. The department also shared the details of evacuees from Iran who were quarantined at the Army facility in Jaisalmer and now have been shifted to various places in Jammu and Kashmir. On April 21, 180 evacuees were rushed to Srinagar, while 225 were moved to Ladakh on April 22. On Friday, 52 were taken to Srinagar. With 44 fresh cases reported in Rajasthan today, 2,008 people are infected with virus in the state so far.

Two 60-year-old male patients test positive of coronavirus post-death

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<p>Jaipur was formally accorded <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/mumbais-victorian-gothic-art-deco-buildings-get-unesco-world-heritage-tag-148123">World Heritage</a> City status on Wednesday by UNESCO.</p>

<p>UNESCO Director-General <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/audrey-azoulay-confirmed-to-head-unesco-23935">Audrey Azoulay</a> presented the World <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/unesco-declares-ahmedabad-mandu-best-heritage-city-168086">Heritage Certificate</a> for the walled city of Jaipur, to state's Urban Development and Housing (UDH) minister Shanti Dhariwal.</p>

<p>Speaking at the event, Azoulay said, "It is truly an honour and privilege to be here in Jaipur. I came here from our headquarters in Paris with a message to bring to the people of Jaipur the recognition of the international community for their outstanding efforts to preserve and to capitalize on cultural heritage."</p>

<p><strong>Also Read</strong>:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/unesco-names-jaipur-city-world-heritage-site-233594\">UNESCO names Jaipur city world heritage site</a></p>

<p>"UNESCO is very proud to have since last summer the walled city of Jaipur inscribed on our world heritage list. Of course, Jaipur is an iconic city because of its architecture, forts and palaces. It is in everybody's imagination," she added.</p>


Jaipur was formally accorded World Heritage City status on Wednesday by UNESCO. UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay presented the World Heritage Certificate for the walled city of Jaipur, to state's Urban Development and Housing (UDH) minister Shanti Dhariwal.

Jaipur was formally accorded World Heritage City status on Wednesday by UNESCO. UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay presented the World Heritage Certificate for the walled city of Jaipur, to state's Urban Development and Housing (UDH) minister Shanti Dhariwal. Speaking at the event, Azoulay said, "It is truly an honour and privilege to be here in Jaipur. I came here from our headquarters in Paris with a message to bring to the people of Jaipur the recognition of the international community for their outstanding efforts to preserve and to capitalize on cultural heritage." Also Read: UNESCO names Jaipur city world heritage site "UNESCO is very proud to have since last summer the walled city of Jaipur inscribed on our world heritage list. Of course, Jaipur is an iconic city because of its architecture, forts and palaces. It is in everybody's imagination," she added.

Walled city of Jaipur formally accorded World Heritage City status by UNESCO

<p>Defence Minister <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pak-has-made-terrorism-its-state-policy-and-is-not-mending-its-ways-rajnath-singh-266787">Rajnath Singh</a> on Tuesday greeted ex-servicemen on the occasion of "Veterans Day" saying that the nation will remain indebted to their services.</p>

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<p>"Greetings and warm wishes to all Ex-Servicemen of the Indian Armed Forces on the occasion of Veterans Day. No words can describe their selfless devotion to duty and the sacrifices made by them. The nation will remain indebted to their services," <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/nda-committed-to-protect-traders-interest-promote-ease-of-doing-business-rajnath-singh-272654">Defence Minister</a> said in a tweet.</p>

<p>Singh along with Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/will-take-action-to-reclaim-pok-if-ordered-says-army-chief-273589">General Bipin Rawat</a> will be attending a programme organised on the occasion of Armed Forces Veterans Day in Jaipur, Rajasthan.</p>

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<p>This is the first time that General Rawat would be attending any official function outside Delhi after he took over as the first <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/indian-army-much-better-prepared-today-than-before-army-chief-general-naravane-273557">Chief of Defence Staff</a>.<br />
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The <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/rajnath-singh-commends-defence-accounts-department-for-sanctioning-pensions-timely-264039">Armed Forces Veterans Day</a> is celebrated as a mark of respect and recognition to the services rendered by the first Commander-in-Chief of Indian Army, Field Marshal KM Cariappa.</p>


Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday greeted ex-servicemen on the occasion of "Veterans Day" saying that the nation will remain indebted to their services. Greetings and warm wishes to all Ex-Servicemen of the Indian Armed Forces on the occasion of Veterans Day.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday greeted ex-servicemen on the occasion of "Veterans Day" saying that the nation will remain indebted to their services. Greetings and warm wishes to all Ex-Servicemen of the Indian Armed Forces on the occasion of Veterans Day. No words can describe their selfless devotion to duty and the sacrifices made by them. The nation will remain indebted to their services. — Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) January 14, 2020 × "Greetings and warm wishes to all Ex-Servicemen of the Indian Armed Forces on the occasion of Veterans Day. No words can describe their selfless devotion to duty and the sacrifices made by them. The nation will remain indebted to their services," Defence Minister said in a tweet. Singh along with Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Bipin Rawat will be attending a programme organised on the occasion of Armed Forces Veterans Day in Jaipur, Rajasthan. जनरल मनोज मुकुंद नरवणे #COAS #IndianArmy सभी भूतपूर्व सैनिकों एवं परिवारों को #VeteransDay की शुभकामनाएं देते हैं। आप सभी भूतपूर्व सैनिक, देश के लिए प्रेरणाश्रोत हैं। आप पर पूरा देश गर्व करता है। #सम्मान #सहायता #स्वास्थ्य #सहूलियत pic.twitter.com/vitWRHtOlT — ADG PI - INDIAN ARMY (@adgpi) January 14, 2020 × This is the first time that General Rawat would be attending any official function outside Delhi after he took over as the first Chief of Defence Staff. The Armed Forces Veterans Day is celebrated as a mark of respect and recognition to the services rendered by the first Commander-in-Chief of Indian Army, Field Marshal KM Cariappa.

Rajnath Singh on Veterans Day: 'Nation will remain indebted to their services'

<p>Internet services will remain suspended from 6 am to 8 pm on Sunday in Jaipur to maintain law and order, said Jaipur Commissionerate.</p>

<p>Jaipur Metro Rail Corporation Limited stated that for safety and security reasons, the metro services will remain suspended tomorrow from 8 am to 2 pm.</p>

<p>The decision comes amid massive protests over the Citizenship Amendment Act (Act) across various parts of the country.</p>

<p>The CAA, 2019 seeks to grant citizenship to Hindus, Sikhs, Jains, Parsis, Buddhists and Christians fleeing religious persecution from Pakistan, Afghanistan and Bangladesh and came to India on or before December 31, 2014.&nbsp;</p>

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Internet services will remain suspended from 6 am to 8 pm on Sunday in Jaipur to maintain law and order, said Jaipur Commissionerate. Jaipur Metro Rail Corporation Limited stated that for safety and security reasons, the metro services will remain suspended tomorrow from 8 am to 2 pm.

Internet services will remain suspended from 6 am to 8 pm on Sunday in Jaipur to maintain law and order, said Jaipur Commissionerate. Jaipur Metro Rail Corporation Limited stated that for safety and security reasons, the metro services will remain suspended tomorrow from 8 am to 2 pm. The decision comes amid massive protests over the Citizenship Amendment Act (Act) across various parts of the country. The CAA, 2019 seeks to grant citizenship to Hindus, Sikhs, Jains, Parsis, Buddhists and Christians fleeing religious persecution from Pakistan, Afghanistan and Bangladesh and came to India on or before December 31, 2014.

Internet services to remain suspended in Jaipur from 6 am to 8 pm on Sunday

<p>A special court on Wednesday convicted four people in connection with the 2008 Jaipur bomb blasts case.</p>

<p>The four were convicted under different sections of the law, including the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/uapa-bill-that-gives-government-power-to-declare-individuals-as-terrorists-passed-by-indian-parliament-240166">Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act</a> (UAPA).</p>

<p>Mohammad Saif, Salman, Mohammad Sarwar Azmi, and Saiffurrehman were convicted by the court while it acquitted one accused named Shahbaz.</p>

<p>Close to eighty persons were killed and more than 183 were injured in the Jaipur bomb blasts when eight explosions took place on May 13, 2008.&nbsp;</p>

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A special court on Wednesday convicted four people in connection with the 2008 Jaipur bomb blasts case. The four were convicted under different sections of the law, including the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).

A special court on Wednesday convicted four people in connection with the 2008 Jaipur bomb blasts case. The four were convicted under different sections of the law, including the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). Mohammad Saif, Salman, Mohammad Sarwar Azmi, and Saiffurrehman were convicted by the court while it acquitted one accused named Shahbaz. Close to eighty persons were killed and more than 183 were injured in the Jaipur bomb blasts when eight explosions took place on May 13, 2008.

Special Court convicts 4 in 2008 Jaipur bomb blast case

Jaipur open was conducted at the Rambagh Golf Club. Priyanshu Singh wins Jaipur Open. Here's the Inside Story of the PGTI's Jaipur Open 2019

Story of the PGTI's Jaipur Open 2019

<p>The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/mumbai-dgca-suspends-pilots-license-for-3-months-in-runway-incursion-case-246899">suspended the licenses</a> of two <a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/spicejet-to-shift-entire-operation-to-terminal-2-of-mumbai-airport-244513">SpiceJet</a> pilots for four months each over the June 13 flight from Hyderabad to Jaipur, which suffered cabin pressurisation failure.</p>

<p>The incident occurred on a B737-800 operated as flight SG 341.</p>

<p>The civil aviation watchdog said that one of the pilots,&nbsp;Captain Sunil Mehta had forgotten to put the bleed switch on during cockpit preparation, departure briefing and after takeoff checklist which resulted in pressurisation failure during the climb.</p>

<p>The second pilot, Captain Vikram Singh had called out bleeds 'on'&nbsp;during after takeoff checklist.</p>

<p>"However, bleeds were still in off position which resulted into pressurisation failure during a climb," the DGCA said in its suspension letter, adding that the action jeopardised the safety of the aircraft and its occupants.</p>

<p>"In exercise of the powers delegated under Clause (a) of the Sub-Rule (3) of Rule 19 of the Aircraft Rules, 1937, the undersigned hereby suspend the license of Captain Sunil Mehta and Captain Vikram Singh for a period of four months from the date of the incident," the civil aviation watchdog said.</p>

<p>Earlier on September 23, the DGCA had issued a show-cause notice to the pilots giving them a time period of 15 days to explain why action should not be taken against them.</p>


The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) suspended the licenses of two SpiceJet pilots for four months each over the June 13 flight from Hyderabad to Jaipur, which suffered cabin pressurisation failure.

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) suspended the licenses of two SpiceJet pilots for four months each over the June 13 flight from Hyderabad to Jaipur, which suffered cabin pressurisation failure. The incident occurred on a B737-800 operated as flight SG 341. The civil aviation watchdog said that one of the pilots, Captain Sunil Mehta had forgotten to put the bleed switch on during cockpit preparation, departure briefing and after takeoff checklist which resulted in pressurisation failure during the climb. The second pilot, Captain Vikram Singh had called out bleeds 'on' during after takeoff checklist. "However, bleeds were still in off position which resulted into pressurisation failure during a climb," the DGCA said in its suspension letter, adding that the action jeopardised the safety of the aircraft and its occupants. "In exercise of the powers delegated under Clause (a) of the Sub-Rule (3) of Rule 19 of the Aircraft Rules, 1937, the undersigned hereby suspend the license of Captain Sunil Mehta and Captain Vikram Singh for a period of four months from the date of the incident," the civil aviation watchdog said. Earlier on September 23, the DGCA had issued a show-cause notice to the pilots giving them a time period of 15 days to explain why action should not be taken against them.

Two SpiceJet pilots suspended over air pressurisation failure in flight

<p>Pink City Jaipur, known for its iconic architectural legacy and vibrant culture, is now a UNESCO world heritage site. The UN body, United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation, in its 43rd session of the World Heritage Committee announced its decision in Baku, Azerbaijan.</p>

<p>Jaipur, capital of Rajasthan was founded in 1727 by Sawai Jai Singh II and is a major tourist destination being part of the golden triangle--a tourist circuit that connects Delhi, Agra and Jaipur.</p>

<p>The UNESCO describing Jaipur said," The city's urban planning shows an exchange of ideas from ancient Hindu and modern Mughal as well as Western cultures. The grid plan is a model that prevails in the West, while the organisation of the different districts refers to traditional Hindu concepts."</p>

<p>"The streets feature continuous collonaded businesses that intersect in the centre, creating large public squares called '<em>chaupars</em>', Markets, stalls, residences and temples built along the main streets have uniform facades," it added.</p>

<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed the move as he said, " Jaipur is a city associated with culture and valour. Elegant and energetic, Jaipur’s hospitality draws people from all over. &nbsp;Glad that this city has been inscribed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO."</p>

<p>India now has 38 UNESCO World Heritage sites.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Seven sites from seven countries, India, China, Indonesia, Japan, Lao, Bahrain and Australia were also added to the list on Saturday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Being on the heritage list means, it has a cultural and historical significance and is protected under international laws such as Geneva conventions and Hague Convention for the protection of cultural property in the event of armed conflict.&nbsp;</p>


Pink City Jaipur, known for its iconic architectural legacy and vibrant culture, is now a UNESCO world heritage site. The UN body, United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation, in its 43rd session of the World Heritage Committee announced its decision in Baku, Azerbaijan.

Pink City Jaipur, known for its iconic architectural legacy and vibrant culture, is now a UNESCO world heritage site. The UN body, United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation, in its 43rd session of the World Heritage Committee announced its decision in Baku, Azerbaijan. Jaipur, capital of Rajasthan was founded in 1727 by Sawai Jai Singh II and is a major tourist destination being part of the golden triangle--a tourist circuit that connects Delhi, Agra and Jaipur. The UNESCO describing Jaipur said," The city's urban planning shows an exchange of ideas from ancient Hindu and modern Mughal as well as Western cultures. The grid plan is a model that prevails in the West, while the organisation of the different districts refers to traditional Hindu concepts." "The streets feature continuous collonaded businesses that intersect in the centre, creating large public squares called 'chaupars', Markets, stalls, residences and temples built along the main streets have uniform facades," it added. Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed the move as he said, " Jaipur is a city associated with culture and valour. Elegant and energetic, Jaipur’s hospitality draws people from all over. Glad that this city has been inscribed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO." India now has 38 UNESCO World Heritage sites. Seven sites from seven countries, India, China, Indonesia, Japan, Lao, Bahrain and Australia were also added to the list on Saturday. Being on the heritage list means, it has a cultural and historical significance and is protected under international laws such as Geneva conventions and Hague Convention for the protection of cultural property in the event of armed conflict.

UNESCO names Jaipur city world heritage site

<p>Rubbishing opposition charge that democracy was under threat in BJP rule, Union minister Prakash Javadekar on Friday said the Congress was making such remarks as it has shrunk to a "fringe party" from a mainstream party and has no chance in future elections.</p>

<p>The union HRD minister also exuded confidence that the BJP will, on its own, win more seats than in 2014 and the NDA will get a two-thirds majority in polls.</p>

<p>After two phases of polls, the BJP is very certain of its landslide victory. "We will improve our tally of 2014 and will cross 300 mark on our own and NDA will have two-thirds majority. We are receiving people's support in all states across the country and the opposition is completely nervous, they are facing imminent defeat and therefore they are reacting the way they are"&nbsp;he said.</p>

<p>Oopposition parties were complaining against EVM machines which shows their fear of defeat, he said.</p>

<p>"They know they are going to be defeated so from today only they are preparing ground and finding some excuses for their defeat. This is what Congress and opposition is all about. We are very confident that people are responding to Modi's leadership and they want Modi to be PM again"&nbsp;he said.</p>

<p>CM Gehlot has said in his public rallies that democracy and the Constitution are under "threat" under Modi rule and elections may not happen if he comes to power again.</p>

<p>Accusing Congress leaders of hurling abuses and making casteist remarks, Javadekar demanded the Election Commission take notice of such comments.</p>

<p>"In Rajasthan also, CM Ashok Gehlot is making casteist remarks against the President of the county. The Election Commission must take notice of it because never in the history, the president of India has been brought in the election discussion. It was Congress which brought him and specifying his caste is not only unethical but illegal also",&nbsp;he said.</p>

<p>When asked whether the BJP will file a complaint, the minister said the party's state unit has forwarded all relevant clippings to the party's legal cell in New Delhi.</p>

<p>Javadekar said the BJP (and its alliance party RLP which is contesting on one seat of Nagaur) will win all the seats in the state.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Rajasthan has 25 Lok Sabha seats and the BJP is contesting on 24 seats and has given one seat to RLP headed by MLA Hanuman Beniwal, who himself is contesting as RLP candidate on Nagaur seat.&nbsp;</p>


Rubbishing opposition charge that democracy was under threat in BJP rule, Union minister Prakash Javadekar on Friday said the Congress was making such remarks as it has shrunk to a "fringe party" from a mainstream party and has no chance in future elections.

Rubbishing opposition charge that democracy was under threat in BJP rule, Union minister Prakash Javadekar on Friday said the Congress was making such remarks as it has shrunk to a "fringe party" from a mainstream party and has no chance in future elections. The union HRD minister also exuded confidence that the BJP will, on its own, win more seats than in 2014 and the NDA will get a two-thirds majority in polls. After two phases of polls, the BJP is very certain of its landslide victory. "We will improve our tally of 2014 and will cross 300 mark on our own and NDA will have two-thirds majority. We are receiving people's support in all states across the country and the opposition is completely nervous, they are facing imminent defeat and therefore they are reacting the way they are" he said. Oopposition parties were complaining against EVM machines which shows their fear of defeat, he said. "They know they are going to be defeated so from today only they are preparing ground and finding some excuses for their defeat. This is what Congress and opposition is all about. We are very confident that people are responding to Modi's leadership and they want Modi to be PM again" he said. CM Gehlot has said in his public rallies that democracy and the Constitution are under "threat" under Modi rule and elections may not happen if he comes to power again. Accusing Congress leaders of hurling abuses and making casteist remarks, Javadekar demanded the Election Commission take notice of such comments. "In Rajasthan also, CM Ashok Gehlot is making casteist remarks against the President of the county. The Election Commission must take notice of it because never in the history, the president of India has been brought in the election discussion. It was Congress which brought him and specifying his caste is not only unethical but illegal also", he said. When asked whether the BJP will file a complaint, the minister said the party's state unit has forwarded all relevant clippings to the party's legal cell in New Delhi. Javadekar said the BJP (and its alliance party RLP which is contesting on one seat of Nagaur) will win all the seats in the state. Rajasthan has 25 Lok Sabha seats and the BJP is contesting on 24 seats and has given one seat to RLP headed by MLA Hanuman Beniwal, who himself is contesting as RLP candidate on Nagaur seat.

Congress has become a fringe party, siding with tukde tukde gang: Javadekar

<p>IPL team Chennai's captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni escaped a ban and was let off with a 50 per cent fine on his match fee for an unprecedented confrontation with the on-field umpire during the IPL encounter against Rajasthan in Jaipur.</p>

<p>In a rare instance, Dhoni, who was not even meant to be on the field of play, lost his cool and rushed out of the dug-out to challenge umpire Ulhas Gandhe after he flip-flopped on a no ball on Thursday night.</p>

<p>"MS Dhoni, the Chennai Super Kings captain, was fined 50 per cent of his match fees for breaching the VIVO Indian Premier League's (IPL) Code of Conduct during his team's match against Rajasthan Royals at Jaipur," the BCCI said in a statement.</p>

<p>Gandhe had tried to rule a waist high full toss as no ball by Rajasthan all-rounder Ben Stokes. But he reversed his decision after square leg umpire Bruce Oxenford did not signal for it.</p>

<p>"Dhoni admitted to the Level 2 offence 2.20 of the IPL's Code of Conduct and accepted the sanction," it further stated.</p>

<p>As it is the case with IPL teams, it's the franchise that will pay the fine on the player's behalf.</p>

<p>Dhoni was seen angrily gesturing at Gandhe for backtracking after initially signalling a no ball.</p>

<p>It took some convincing from Oxenford for Dhoni to head back to the dug-out even though he seemed far from convinced.</p>

<p>But the confusion and the ensuing confrontation did not have a bearing on Chennai's fortunes.</p>

<p>Stokes failed in the final over and Mitchell Santner finished the match with a six to take his team to a four-wicket win in a chase of 152.</p>

<p>According to the ICC Code of Conduct, which governs the IPL, showing serious dissent at an umpire's decision by words or action can lead to a maximum punishment of one-Test or two-ODI ban.</p>


IPL team Chennai's captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni escaped a ban and was let off with a 50 per cent fine on his match fee for an unprecedented confrontation with the on-field umpire during the IPL encounter against Rajasthan in Jaipur.

IPL team Chennai's captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni escaped a ban and was let off with a 50 per cent fine on his match fee for an unprecedented confrontation with the on-field umpire during the IPL encounter against Rajasthan in Jaipur. In a rare instance, Dhoni, who was not even meant to be on the field of play, lost his cool and rushed out of the dug-out to challenge umpire Ulhas Gandhe after he flip-flopped on a no ball on Thursday night. "MS Dhoni, the Chennai Super Kings captain, was fined 50 per cent of his match fees for breaching the VIVO Indian Premier League's (IPL) Code of Conduct during his team's match against Rajasthan Royals at Jaipur," the BCCI said in a statement. Gandhe had tried to rule a waist high full toss as no ball by Rajasthan all-rounder Ben Stokes. But he reversed his decision after square leg umpire Bruce Oxenford did not signal for it. "Dhoni admitted to the Level 2 offence 2.20 of the IPL's Code of Conduct and accepted the sanction," it further stated. As it is the case with IPL teams, it's the franchise that will pay the fine on the player's behalf. Dhoni was seen angrily gesturing at Gandhe for backtracking after initially signalling a no ball. It took some convincing from Oxenford for Dhoni to head back to the dug-out even though he seemed far from convinced. But the confusion and the ensuing confrontation did not have a bearing on Chennai's fortunes. Stokes failed in the final over and Mitchell Santner finished the match with a six to take his team to a four-wicket win in a chase of 152. According to the ICC Code of Conduct, which governs the IPL, showing serious dissent at an umpire's decision by words or action can lead to a maximum punishment of one-Test or two-ODI ban.

IPL: MS Dhoni fined 50 per cent of match fee for confrontation with umpires

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