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Topic: Kota

14 children suffer burn injuries due to electrocution during Mahashivratri procession in Kota

The children, aged 10-16 years, were electrocuted from a high-tension power line passing overhead in the Sakatoura area under the Kunhari police station.

BTech student hangs himself, third such suicide in 2 weeks in Rajasthan’s Kota

DSP Dharmveer Singh said Noor Mohammed, 27, studied in coaching institutes from 2016 to 2019 and after being admitted to SRM University, he used to take online classes at his PG.

12-year-old boy dies after neck slit by Chinese kite string in Kota, 5 others injured

The 'glass-coated' kite string, also known as Chinese strings, was banned by the district collectors of Kota, Bundi and Jhalawar ahead of the Makar Sankranti festival.

16-year-old NEET aspirant from Jharkhand dies by suicide in Kota, 23rd case this year

No suicide note was recovered from the girl's room and the police are investigating the reason behind the suicide.

Police, politicians, parents, psychiatrists—everyone’s at work to stop the next Kota suicide

The face of competition has changed in the coaching hub of Kota: Who can spot and stop the next suicide of NEET or JEE aspirants.

DeepVeer to folk dancers, Rajasthan’s Gehlot govt plans mega opening for Chambal riverfront today

Designed by Anoop Bartaria, the Rs 1,200-cr project, which missed five completion deadlines, comprises 22 ghats, Chambal Mata statue, musical fountain and bell weighing 82,000 kg.

As suicide cases rise, Kota coaching centres asked to halt routine tests for NEET, JEE aspirants

According to authorities, 22 students preparing for competitive exams in the district have attempted suicide so far in 2023 which is the highest for any year. Last year, the figure was 15.

Lok Sabha elections 2024–Where all the traffic comes to halt!

The best cartoons of the day, chosen by the editors at ThePrint.

There’s a new revolution in Indian cities. And Kota’s Chambal riverfront is set to join it

Every city wanted a mall in early 2000s, then they raced to build Metros. Now it’s the riverfront rush.

School education secy hits out at ‘Kota model, coaching pressure’ — ‘Where is joyful learning?’

Sanjay Kumar, Secretary, Department of School Education and Literacy, Ministry of Education, made the remarks Thursday at an interaction with principals of CBSE schools.

On Camera

Trump is tying his legacy to whatever happens in Venezuela

A bad turn in Venezuela would raise the same questions that have dogged the unlawful US strikes against alleged drug boats in the Caribbean: Why now, and why at all?

Wall Street carries big expectations this year after best run since 2009

The concern is not that 2025’s rally was irrational, but that it may be difficult to repeat. Outlooks remain anchored to AI investment and growth without reigniting inflation.

Greece looking at TATA’s WhAP infantry combat vehicle for army procurement

If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.