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HPCL fire at Rajasthan refinery traced to suspected hydrocarbon leak as Modi visit delayed

HPCL fire at Rajasthan refinery traced to suspected hydrocarbon leak as Modi visit delayed

A fire broke out at the HPCL Rajasthan Refinery in Pachpadra, with officials saying a suspected hydrocarbon leak likely triggered the blaze. Emergency teams brought the situation under control quickly, and there were no reported injuries. The refinery’s Crude Distillation Unit was isolated as investigations begin. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s scheduled dedication visit has been postponed.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
Fire Breaks Out at Rajasthan Refinery Days Ahead of Modi Inauguration

Fire Breaks Out at Rajasthan Refinery Days Ahead of Modi Inauguration

A fire broke out at the Pachpadra Refinery-cum-Petrochemical Complex in Balotra, prompting swift action from emergency services to bring the blaze under control. The incident occurred just a day before Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s planned visit to inaugurate India’s first greenfield integrated refinery-petrochemical complex, an energy-sector milestone expected to reshape capacity and investments.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026

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Rajasthan youth wait as RTI finds zero govt jobs via employment offices for five years

Rajasthan youth wait as RTI finds zero govt jobs via employment offices for five years

An RTI response has raised alarms in Rajasthan’s job placement system, revealing that over 22 lakh unemployed youth are registered with state employment offices. Despite the large waiting list, not a single government job was filled through these offices in the past five years, pointing to a serious breakdown between job seekers and hiring pathways.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
Supreme Court narrows Rajasthan SI exam relief to one candidate as schedule stays intact

Supreme Court narrows Rajasthan SI exam relief to one candidate as schedule stays intact

The Supreme Court modified its earlier order on the Rajasthan Sub-Inspector recruitment exam, reducing relief from a wider group of candidates to just the original petitioner, Suraj Mal Meena. The Rajasthan Public Service Commission said accommodating a large number of beneficiaries was difficult. Despite the change, the exam dates of April 5-6 remain unchanged and the process will continue as scheduled.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
CleanMax and Sangam India sign hybrid solar wind deal to cut Rajasthan emissions

CleanMax and Sangam India sign hybrid solar wind deal to cut Rajasthan emissions

CleanMax Enviro Energy Solutions has partnered with Sangam India to supply hybrid renewable power across Rajasthan. The agreement combines solar and wind generation with battery storage, aiming to cut carbon emissions from Sangam India’s operations. The renewable setup will power five Sangam facilities in the state, supporting cleaner electricity at multiple sites through a single supply arrangement.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
Bomb Threats Trigger Evacuations Across Rajasthan Assembly Courts In Jaipur Security On High Alert

Bomb Threats Trigger Evacuations Across Rajasthan Assembly Courts In Jaipur Security On High Alert

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.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 24 Apr 2026

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Alwar rape charge surfaces as Delhi suspect linked to another attack minutes after gaming

Alwar rape charge surfaces as Delhi suspect linked to another attack minutes after gaming

Alwar police are investigating a rape charge against a 19-year-old man already arrested in Delhi’s Kailash Hills for rape and murder of an IRS officer’s daughter. Investigators say the suspect is a serial offender and that, hours before the Delhi crime, he played online Ludo with the husband of another woman he allegedly raped in Alwar. Rajasthan Police have formed a special team to probe the case.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
JEE Main 2026 sees 12 perfect 100 scorers Rajasthan tops with three

JEE Main 2026 sees 12 perfect 100 scorers Rajasthan tops with three

Twelve students scored a perfect 100 in JEE Main 2026, with Rajasthan producing the most toppers at three. Andhra Pradesh followed with two, while Delhi, Bihar, Odisha, Haryana, Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Telangana each contributed one. Notably, all 12 perfect scorers were male. The National Testing Agency also used OTP-based Aadhaar E-KYC for candidate authentication during registration.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
Rajasthan begins filling 6146 lecturer posts including 773 science seats

Rajasthan begins filling 6146 lecturer posts including 773 science seats

Rajasthan’s education department has started the process to fill 6,146 lecturer vacancies, including 773 science-specific positions. The move is aimed at aligning senior secondary science streams with NITI Aayog guidelines. Vacancies are being handled as per recruitment norms, with approvals for additional streams and further hiring proceeding after commission and promotion-related steps.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
Rajasthan Board Class 10 and 12 exams begin today under strict security checks

Rajasthan Board Class 10 and 12 exams begin today under strict security checks

Rajasthan Board of Secondary Education has started the Class 10 and 12 exams today with tight security and students entering only after thorough checks. The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) exams are set to begin February 17. For 2026, CBSE will align with NEP-2020 guidelines, and a tentative date sheet was released to help students plan.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026

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Modi to inaugurate India first greenfield integrated refinery petrochem complex in Rajasthan on Tuesday

Modi to inaugurate India first greenfield integrated refinery petrochem complex in Rajasthan on Tuesday

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Rajasthan this Tuesday to inaugurate India’s first greenfield integrated refinery-cum-petrochemical complex at Pachpadra. The project is expected to mark a major shift in how the country processes fuels and petrochemicals, aiming to boost industrial capacity and deepen energy-linked manufacturing in the state.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
NTPC Green Energy to start 150 MW solar supply from Rajasthan on Saturday

NTPC Green Energy to start 150 MW solar supply from Rajasthan on Saturday

NTPC Green Energy Ltd (NGEL), a NTPC group firm, will begin supplying 150 MW of solar power from a Rajasthan project on April 18, 2026. The move comes from a 300 MW venture called Project Sixteen Renewable Power Private Ltd. With this launch, NGEL’s total installed capacity is expected to rise to 10,276 MW, marking a key growth milestone.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
ICICI Bank RM accused of stealing Rs 4.58 crore by breaking FDs and masking overdrafts

ICICI Bank RM accused of stealing Rs 4.58 crore by breaking FDs and masking overdrafts

A 26-year-old ICICI Bank relationship manager in Kota, Rajasthan, has been arrested for allegedly stealing Rs 4.58 crore from customers, including senior citizens, between 2020 and 2023. Investigators say she broke FDs, created overdrafts and personal loans, and manipulated bank systems and customer details to hide funds used for speculative F&O trading.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
Rajasthan officials meet HPCL chairman after Pachpadra refinery blaze stalls PM inauguration

Rajasthan officials meet HPCL chairman after Pachpadra refinery blaze stalls PM inauguration

A major fire broke out at HPCL’s Pachpadra refinery in Rajasthan’s Balotra district, prompting top state officials to meet HPCL’s chairman. The blaze was reported in the Crude Distillation Unit, with fire tenders working to bring flames under control. Chief Secretary V Srinivas and Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma are reviewing the incident, and the Prime Minister’s planned inauguration has been postponed.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026

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