Jharkhand: News
IMD forecasts heavy rainfall for multiple states till July 5
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning of heavy to very heavy rainfall in several parts of the country over the next few days.
162 students rescued from submerged school in Jharkhand
At least 162 students were rescued from a private residential school in Jharkhand's East Singhbhum district on Sunday.
Odisha: Flash flood in Subarnarekha river affects 50,000 people
A flash flood in the Subarnarekha River has affected over 50,000 people in Odisha's Balasore district. The disaster was triggered by heavy rainfall in neighboring Jharkhand.
India reports 306 new COVID-19 cases, 6 deaths in 24hrs
India reported a total of 306 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, according to data shared by the Union Health Ministry.
Jharkhand: Maoist leader with ₹10 lakh bounty killed in encounter
A senior Maoist leader, Pappu Lohara, was killed by security forces in the Latehar district of Jharkhand on Saturday.
Monsoon to arrive in Kerala earliest in 16 years
The southwest monsoon is expected to hit Kerala within the next 24 hours, making it the earliest onset in 16 years.
IMD predicts heavy rains in Assam, Meghalaya; heatwave in UP
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted isolated to scattered light to moderate rainfall in several parts of the country in the next few days.
IMD predicts rain in 6 states, intense heat in Northwest
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a weather alert predicting thunderstorms and heavy rainfall in several states.
Jharkhand man arrested for praising Pahalgam attack on social media
Bokaro (Jharkhand) resident Mohammad Naushad has been arrested by police for allegedly celebrating the recent Pahalgam terror attack.
Jharkhand Karni Sena chief shot dead in Jamshedpur
Vinay Singh, state president of Rashtriya Rajput Karni Sena in Jharkhand, was found dead on Sunday.
India experiences contrasting weather: North faces heat, rain in south
India is witnessing a striking weather contrast right now: while parts of the north are reeling under an intense heatwave, heavy rainfall is predicted in the southern and eastern regions.
SC allows power cut in Jharkhand's Ram Navami procession routes
The Supreme Court has allowed the Jharkhand government to cut off power supply temporarily during the upcoming Ram Navami processions.
BJP questions meeting between Adani, Hemant Soren over coal projects
A recent meeting between Gautam Adani, chairman of the Adani Group, and Hemant Soren, CM of Jharkhand, has created a controversy.
IISER scientist dies after neighbor assaults him during parking dispute
A 39-year-old scientist Abhishek Swarnkar lost his life following a dispute with his neighbor over parking at Mohali's Sector 66 on Tuesday.
Centre to double shelter duration stay for domestic survivors soon
The central government is considering increasing the temporary shelter period for domestic violence survivors at One-Stop Centres (OSC) from five to 10 days.
'Miyan,' 'Pakistani' not religious slurs: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India has held that using words like "miyan" or "Pakistani" does not amount to an offense under Section 298 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) for uttering words with deliberate intent to wound religious feelings.
11% of Kerala's total geographic area undergoing desertification
Approximately 11% of Kerala's total geographical area, or about 4,22,299 hectares of land, is currently desertified and degraded.
Jharkhand: Clash erupts over Shivratri decorations; stones thrown, shops torched
A violent clash broke out in Hazaribagh, Jharkhand, on Wednesday on the occasion of Maha Shivratri festival.
Telangana tunnel collapse: No contact with workers trapped for 72hrs
Rescue operations have been underway for over 72 hours to save eight workers trapped in the Srisailam Left Bank Canal (SLBC) tunnel in Telangana.
Telangana tunnel collapse: Rescue operations intensify for 8 trapped workers
Rescue operations have been intensified to save the eight workers trapped inside a collapsed tunnel in Telangana's Nagarkurnool district.
Abandoned by son for Kumbh, ailing mother survives on 'chura'
A Jharkhand man has been accused of locking up his ailing mother at home while he and his family went to the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj.
11 babies born at special Kumbh hospital in mela's heart
The Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, a sprawling spiritual congregation spread across 4,000 hectares, has welcomed millions in the last couple of months.
2025 R-Day parade will showcase 31 tableaux; what are they
The 76th Republic Day parade in New Delhi will showcase a colorful bouquet of 31 tableaux on January 26 at Kartavya Path.
'Nothing objectionable': Principal who forced girls to remove shirts cleared
An investigation into the incident at a private school in Dhanbad, Jharkhand, where a principal allegedly asked Class 10 female students to remove their shirts, has found no evidence of misconduct by the principal.
IAS officer removed before Jharkhand polls reinstated as Ranchi DC
The Hemant Soren-led government in Jharkhand has reinstated Manjunath Bhajantri as the Deputy Commissioner of Ranchi.
Birsa Munda's great-grandson dies at 45 after meeting road accident
Mangal Munda, the great-grandson of tribal icon Birsa Munda, died at the age of 45 due to "cardiovascular failure."
Married man strangles live-in partner, chops body into 40 pieces
In a shocking incident, a 25-year-old Jharkhand man has been arrested for allegedly murdering and dismembering his live-in partner of two years.
Soren to take oath as Jharkhand CM today: Details here
Hemant Soren will be sworn in as the 14th Chief Minister of Jharkhand on Thursday.
Jharkhand: BJP's Muniya Devi leads in Gandey; Kalpana Soren trails
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate Muniya Devi is leading in Jharkhand's Gandey assembly constituency.
Jharkhand election results: CM Hemant Soren leads from Barhait
Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren has taken the lead in Barhait.
Jharkhand elections: JMM seeks internet suspension near vote counting centers
The Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) has requested the Election Commission to suspend internet services within a 2km radius of vote counting centers.
Mahayuti makes comeback in Maharashtra; INDIA bloc prevails in Jharkhand
The Bharatiya Janata Party-led Mahayuti alliance has won a landslide victory in the Maharashtra Assembly polls.
Exit polls predict Mahayuti win in Maharashtra, NDA in Jharkhand
As many as four pollsters have predicted a win for the Mahayuti alliance in Maharashtra, while three have predicted a win for the Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in Jharkhand.
How accurate were Maharashtra, Jharkhand exit polls in 2019
Voting for the Maharashtra and Jharkhand assembly elections will conclude on Wednesday. The results will be declared on November 23.
Maharashtra, Jharkhand exit polls: Date, time and where to watch
Voters in Maharashtra and Jharkhand are exercising their franchise in high-stakes assembly elections on Wednesday.
'Even toilet..reserved for PM?': Kharge alleges favoritism toward BJP leaders
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah of delaying opposition leaders' helicopters in Jharkhand on Saturday.
UP: Newlywed, 5 others killed in accident due to fog
A newlywed couple and five others lost their lives in a tragic accident on National Highway-74 in Bijnor, Uttar Pradesh.
Congress complains to poll body after Rahul's chopper take-off delayed
Congress MP and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, was left stranded in Jharkhand's Godda for over 45 minutes after his chopper was grounded due to a lack of clearance for takeoff.
PM Modi leaves Jharkhand in another aircraft after 2-hour delay
Prime Minister Narendra Modi flew back to Delhi in another plane after being stranded at Jharkhand's Deoghar airport for about two hours on Friday due to a technical issue with his special Indian Air Force (IAF) aircraft.
Shraddha Walker's murder-accused boyfriend on Bishnoi gang's hit list: Reports
The Mumbai Police have uncovered a plan by the Lawrence Bishnoi gang to target Aftab Poonawalla while investigating the murder of Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Baba Siddique.
'Who are infiltrators?': Congress questions BJP's Jharkhand tribal land plan
The Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) controversial plan to protect tribal land in Jharkhand has come under fire from the Congress.
'Protection of roti, beti, maati...': Modi's poll pitch in Jharkhand
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday addressed a rally in Deoghar district's Sarath as the Jharkhand Assembly elections are underway.
Jharkhand Assembly polls: Voting for Phase 1 begins
The first phase of the Jharkhand Assembly election began on Wednesday with 43 of the total 81 seats at stake.
'What are they complaining...': Ramesh defends Rahul after BJP's complaint
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has filed a complaint with the Election Commission against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi.
'Intruder' marrying tribal woman won't get land: Shah in Jharkhand
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has promised to bring a law to stop land transfer to "infiltrators" marrying tribal women in Jharkhand, if Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) comes to power in the upcoming state elections.
After Baba Siddique, Bishnoi gang targeted another Pune leader: Police
The Mumbai Crime Branch has unearthed a plan by the Lawrence Bishnoi gang to kill a high-ranking unnamed political leader from Pune.
Siddique murder: Accused says there was 'Plan-B' to kill politician
The Mumbai Police have arrested 18 people, including two 22-year-old Pune residents, Aditya Raju Gulankar and Rafik Niyaz Shaikh, in the murder of Nationalist Congress Party leader Baba Siddique.
Banks open or closed for Chhath Puja? Check state-wise list
Banks across various Indian states will stay shut for four days in a row from November 7 to November 10, 2024, on account of the Chhath Puja festivities.
'BJP will implement UCC in Jharkhand, but tribals excluded': Shah
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) released its manifesto for the upcoming Jharkhand Assembly elections on Sunday.
'Gogo Didi scheme, concrete homes': Shah unveils BJP's Jharkhand manifesto
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday released the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) manifesto for the upcoming Jharkhand Assembly elections.
Opposition demands action against Himanta for inciting 'civil-war like situation'
The Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) bloc has demanded immediate action from the Election Commission of India (ECI) against Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.
BJP accuses Hemant Soren of age fraud, cites election affidavits
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has accused Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren of giving contradictory information in his election affidavits.
'Stir up Hindu-Muslim tensions...': Soren on Sarma's 'Jharkhand mini-Bangladesh' remark
Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren has accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of dividing society and ignoring the marginalized.
Assam's Sarma claims Muslim population is rising in Jharkhand
Himanta Biswa Sarma, the Bharatiya Janata Party's co-in-charge for the Jharkhand assembly elections, has expressed concerns over an alleged increase in the Muslim population in Jharkhand.
Congress MLA booked over 'rejected goods' remarks on Sita Soren
Jharkhand Congress leader Irfan Ansari is in hot water for allegedly making derogatory remarks against Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Sita Soren.
MS Dhoni appointed brand ambassador for Jharkhand Assembly election
Former Indian cricket team captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni has been appointed the brand ambassador for the upcoming Jharkhand Assembly elections.
Which are the most severe cyclones India has witnessed
Cyclone Dana made landfall on the Odisha coast late Thursday night, moving north-northwest and affecting areas near Dhamara and Habalikhati nature camp.
ECI bans exit polls ahead of Jharkhand, Maharashtra Assembly elections
The Election Commission of India (EC) has banned the release of exit polls during the upcoming Assembly elections in Jharkhand and Maharashtra.
Vegetable seller arrested for sending death threat to Salman Khan
The Mumbai Police have arrested a 24-year-old vegetable vendor from Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, named Shaikh Hussain Shaikh Mausin.
EC orders removal of Jharkhand's acting DGP over biasness complaints
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has ordered the immediate removal of Anurag Gupta from his post as the Acting Director General of Police (DGP) in Jharkhand.
ECI calls out 'distortion' in exit polls, questions 'early trends'
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has raised concern over the "major distortion" caused by exit polls and early trends aired on television channels.
Maharashtra, Jharkhand assembly poll results on November 23: ECI
The Election Commission of India (ECI) announced the schedule for the Maharashtra and Jharkhand assembly elections on Tuesday.
Haryana polls: Congress's allies question its strategy after defeat
The members of the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) have raised concerns over the Congress's election strategy after a shock defeat in the Haryana assembly elections, Hindustan Times reported.
IMD predicts harsh winter for several states; check list
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast a harsh winter for the country, particularly in northwest and central regions, including Delhi NCR.
IMD issues heavy rainfall alert for these states
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a weather forecast predicting heavy to very heavy rainfall in isolated regions across Himachal Pradesh, East Uttar Pradesh, and Uttarakhand.
Bangladesh protests Amit Shah's 'infiltrators' remark at Jharkhand poll rally
The interim government in Bangladesh has lodged a formal protest with India over comments made by Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
Video: Shivraj Singh's car gets stuck in pothole in Jharkhand
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan found himself stuck in a large pothole on Monday as he was on his way to Baharagora, Jharkhand.
Mamata clashes with Jharkhand government over Bengal flooding, seals border
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has ordered the sealing of the inter-state border with Jharkhand amid a severe flood crisis in her state.
Modi launches 6 Vande Bharat trains; which cities they'll connect
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday virtually flagged off six new Vande Bharat trains from Tatanagar in Jharkhand.
3 children sleep together fearing elephants, killed by venomous snake
Three children from a village in Garwah district, Jharkhand, lost their lives to a snakebite on Thursday night.