State

Kota, Rajasthan: Breakfast lovers beware! The Food Safety Department has raised serious concerns over adulterated poha being sold in Kota, potentially endangering public health. In a major operation, authorities seized 33.5 quintals of poha suspected of being chemically treated to enhance its whiteness. According to the department, the market rate for poha ranges between ₹48–50 per kilogram, but a batch of “Amritbhog” poha from Bihar was being sold at just ₹36 per kilogram. Suspicious of adulteration, the Food Safety team conducted inspections at two locations in Kota. They seized 58 sacks (each 30 kg) of poha from a firm on Sabzimandi Road and an additional 54 sacks from a wholesale distributor in the Kathunipol area. The seized sacks lacked essential information such as manufacturer d...

Long before modern intelligence agencies existed, Mughal emperors had developed an extensive and sophisticated spy network to maintain control over their vast empire and keep a close watch on regional Hindu rulers. Historical records reveal that even without a formal Intelligence Bureau, the Mughals received instant updates about the smallest movements in Rajput courts and beyond. Direct Reports to the Emperor The Mughal intelligence system was headed by the Mir Bakshi, the military chief, who appointed spies and reporters. These officers were powerful enough to report directly to the emperor, ensuring that information about corruption, rebellion, or unrest in the provinces reached Delhi or Agra immediately. Five Layers of Mughal Espionage According to Dr. Wasim Rashid, Assista...

Jaipur, Rajasthan: Political tensions in Rajasthan have escalated over the Aravalli mountain range following the Supreme Court’s new definition of the region. Congress has been targeting the BJP over mining issues, and in response, Union Environment Minister Bhupendra Yadav sharply criticized former Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, accusing him of three major falsehoods regarding Aravalli mining activities. During an interview with a private news channel, Minister Yadav claimed that Gehlot misrepresented facts about Aravalli mining during his tenure. The three alleged lies, according to Yadav, are: Supreme Court Petition Misrepresentation: Gehlot claimed that a 2010 petition filed in the Supreme Court was dismissed, which Yadav refuted, stating that the decision was never rejected and t...