Jharkhand: News
Jharkhand government releases list of 44 recruitment exams canceled
The Jharkhand government has released the list of 44 recruitment exams, including those conducted by the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) and outsourced agency TSR Data Processing Pvt Ltd (TDPL), that were cancelled over alleged irregularities.
IMD forecasts light rainfall for Delhi on Tuesday
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted generally cloudy skies and light rainfall in Delhi on Tuesday.
Jharkhand students end hunger strike, but firm on CBI probe
Student leader Devendra Nath Mahato ended his indefinite hunger strike in Ranchi late Monday after the Jharkhand government canceled the results of all competitive exams conducted by testing agency TDPL since 2014.
CID raids underway at JSSC office over recruitment exam irregularities
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has launched a raid at the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC) office in Ranchi. The action is part of an investigation into alleged irregularities in recruitment exams.
Jharkhand minister assures 90-day probe into JPSC exams
Jharkhand Minister Dipika Pandey Singh has said continuous efforts are being made to ensure that all genuine demands of students are accepted.
Jharkhand: Police stop hunger striker from joining Tiranga Yatra
In a dramatic turn of events, Jharkhand Loktantrik Krantikari Morcha (JLKM) leader Devendra Nath Mahto was stopped by police from leaving Ranchi's Sadar Hospital.
Jharkhand police file FIR against 600 protesters
The police in Ranchi, Jharkhand, have lodged a case against 600 protesters who marched toward the state Assembly.
India nearly doubles planned coal mining capacity
India has almost doubled its proposed coal mining capacity from 329 million metric tons per annum (mtpa) in 2024 to a whopping 638 mtpa in 2025.
Kangana Ranaut takes a dig at Naseeruddin Shah over protests
Actor-politician Kangana Ranaut has taken a dig at veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah.
IMD warns of heavy rainfall in several parts of India
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted widespread rainfall across several parts of India in the coming week.
Chaos on Parliament premises as NDA, Congress MPs stage protest
Chaotic scenes were seen on the Parliament premises on Tuesday as both the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and Congress MPs held protests against each other.
Rahul Gandhi slams police for using force against Jharkhand students
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has condemned the police's use of force against students protesting in Jharkhand. The protests were against alleged irregularities in recruitment exams.
Jharkhand: Students protesting against exam irregularities march to Vidhan Sabha
A large number of students have marched to the Vidhan Sabha in Ranchi, Jharkhand, demanding justice over alleged irregularities in examinations and recruitment processes, news agency ANI reported.
Jharkhand recruitment irregularities protest: Students plan march to state Assembly
Students protesting against alleged irregularities in recruitment examinations in Jharkhand are set to march to the state Assembly on Monday.
Jharkhand: Students on hunger strike continue protests over exam irregularities
Students in Jharkhand have decided to continue their protests over alleged exam irregularities, even after talks with the state government.
Jharkhand government mulls cancellation of 3 exams amid protests: Report
The Jharkhand government is considering the cancellation of three exams in light of ongoing student protests over alleged exam irregularities, NDTV reported, citing sources.
Jharkhand recruitment row: Fresh talks with protesters on Sunday
The Jharkhand government is set to hold fresh talks on Sunday with aspirants protesting over alleged recruitment exam irregularities.
Kangana Ranaut takes U-turn; calls Gen Z India's 'biggest strength'
Bharatiya Janata Party Member of Parliament and actor Kangana Ranaut has praised the Gen Z generation, calling them India's "biggest strength."
CJP announces 'Kya Bolti Public' nationwide campaign from September
The Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) has announced a nationwide campaign called "Kya Bolti Public," starting in September.
Negotiations only on camera, Jharkhand students reject closed-door meeting proposal
The Jharkhand students' protest against alleged irregularities in state recruitment exams has entered its 12th day.
Sonakshi supports Jharkhand students' protests, asks, 'When will it stop?'
Actor Sonakshi Sinha has voiced her support for the ongoing student protests in Jharkhand.
Why is student leader now on hunger strike in Jharkhand
Students in Jharkhand have intensified their protests against alleged irregularities in recruitment examinations, with a student leader going on an indefinite hunger strike.
Arrested suspect linked to JeM, planned attack on Bengal CM
Hamim Mondal, a terror suspect arrested in West Bengal, was allegedly planning to target Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, NDTV reported.
IMD warns of widespread monsoon activity across India
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a fresh weather bulletin, predicting extremely heavy rainfall in Gujarat and widespread monsoon activity across much of India in the coming days.
Rain, thunderstorms likely in Delhi today: IMD
Delhi residents woke up to a pleasant Friday with a morning temperature of around 25°C.
Last active Maoist leader Misir Besra, carrying ₹1cr bounty, arrested
Misir Besra, the last active member of the Central Committee and Politburo of the Communist Party of India (Maoist), was arrested in Jharkhand's Dhanbad district on Tuesday.
Tata Steel to invest ₹10,000cr in Jharkhand by 2028
Tata Steel has announced its plan to invest ₹10,000 crore in various projects across Jharkhand by 2028.
Panchayat silences 3-year-old's rape after suspect pays 'fine' for feast
In a shocking incident in Jharkhand's Gumla district, local panchayat members allegedly tried to cover up the rape of a three-year-old girl after accepting a "fine" from the accused's family.
Heavy rains, thunderstorms kill 4; red alert in Mumbai
Heavy rainfall and thunderstorms have disrupted normal life across India, killing at least four people, Hindustan Times reported.
CBSE Class 12 student from Jharkhand scores 500/500 after re-evaluation
Avani Kejriwal, a commerce student from Delhi Public School (DPS) SAIL Township in Ranchi, Jharkhand, has achieved a perfect score of 500 out of 500 in the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) Class 12 Board Examination.
IMD predicts heavy rain, thunderstorms in several states today
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a weather forecast for June 23, predicting active monsoon conditions across several parts of India.
Bihar: 2 women abducted, gang-raped at gunpoint by 13 men
In a shocking incident, two women were allegedly abducted and gang-raped at gunpoint by a group of men in Patna's Naubatpur area on June 18.
How close is NDA to 2/3 majority in Rajya Sabha
The Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) has come closer to achieving a two-thirds majority in the Rajya Sabha after winning 19 out of 27 seats across 10 states in the latest elections.
Jharkhand: 3 ISI-linked locals held for RSS office bomb attack
The recent attack on the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) office in Ranchi has been linked to a Pakistan-backed terror outfit, Tehreek-e-Taliban Hindustan (TTH), according to investigations.
Jharkhand: NDA-backed candidate wins Rajya Sabha seat amid cross-voting
Independent candidate Parimal Nathwani, backed by the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), has won one of the two Rajya Sabha seats from Jharkhand.
Petrol bombs thrown at RSS office in Ranchi
Petrol bombs were at the RSS office in Ranchi in Jharkhand early Wednesday morning.
NCERT textbook clothes Mohenjo-daro's 'Dancing Girl' to make it 'age-appropriate'
The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has modified the iconic "Dancing Girl" figurine from Mohenjo-daro in its new Class 9 arts textbook.
NEET-UG re-exam: CRPF, CISF to secure question papers
The Ministry of Education has enlisted the services of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF), including the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), for transporting question papers for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test-Undergraduate (NEET-UG) re-examination.
Nitin Nabin slams Cockroach Janta Party for Jantar Mantar protest
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national president Nitin Nabin has slammed the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), a new political group that held a protest at Delhi's Jantar Mantar.
Rahul Gandhi meets 17-year-old at center of CBSE marking row
Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi recently met Class 12 student Vedant Shrivastava, who was at the center of a controversy after the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) gave him a wrong answer sheet.
Mercury to rise 5°C amid North India heatwave: IMD
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a severe heatwave warning for North India with temperatures expected to touch 45°C.
3 arrested from UP, Bihar in murder of Suvendu's aide
The Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the murder of Chandranath Rath, a close aide of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Suvendu Adhikari, has made three arrests.
Extreme weather conditions across India till May 14: IMD
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy rains, thunderstorms, hailstorms, thundersqualls, and heatwave conditions till May 14.
Over 1L schools have only 1 teacher: Niti Aayog Report
Thousands of government schools in India are functioning without basic facilities such as toilets, water supply, and electricity.
Weather update today: Heavy rainfall, thunderstorms forecast across India
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a weather alert for heavy rainfall and thunderstorms in New Delhi, the eastern coast, and the northeast till early May.
Allu Arjun's 'Raaka' is already sparking bidding war in Bihar
The upcoming pan-India film Raaka, starring Telugu superstar Allu Arjun and Deepika Padukone, is creating a buzz among distributors in Bihar already.
4 Mumbai family members die suddenly after eating watermelon
A family of four in Mumbai's Pydhonie area died of suspected food poisoning, police said on Monday.
Jharkhand boy dies, 18 sick after eating roadside stall pani-puri
A six-year-old boy died and 18 others were hospitalized in Jharkhand's Giridih district after allegedly eating pani-puri from a roadside stall.
Drink spiked, Wi-Fi disconnected, US woman raped at Karnataka homestay
A United States national was allegedly raped at a homestay in Kutta village, Kodagu, Karnataka.
IMD forecasts heatwave, rainfall, thunderstorms in different parts of India
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted a mixed bag of weather conditions across India in the coming week.
Jharkhand excise exam paper leak racket busted, 159 candidates arrested
In a major bust, Ranchi police have detained 159 candidates linked to the Jharkhand excise constable recruitment examination.
UP: Bus returning from wedding procession rams truck, 6 killed
A tragic accident occurred in Hapur, Uttar Pradesh, on Sunday when a bus returning from a wedding procession collided with a truck.
IMD predicts widespread rain in several states on April 6-7
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted widespread rainfall across several states in India on April 6 and 7.
Tata Steel served ₹1,755cr demand notice for illegal coal extraction
Tata Steel has been served a ₹1,755.10 crore demand notice by the District Mining Office in Ramgarh, Jharkhand.
Maharashtra, Telangana, Chhattisgarh on IMD's orange alert for heavy rains
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for heavy rainfall in Maharashtra, Telangana, and Chhattisgarh today.
Elderly Jharkhand man forced to drink urine over witchcraft suspicion
In a shocking incident in Jharkhand's Latehar district, villagers allegedly forced an elderly man to drink urine after accusing him of witchcraft.
Rajasthan, Jharkhand police seize expired food items in separate raids
In a major crackdown on food safety violations, authorities in Rajasthan and Jharkhand have seized large quantities of expired and adulterated food items, with the Rajasthan consignment destroyed under official supervision and the Jharkhand consignment marked for destruction.
Tata Sons to invest ₹11,000cr in Jamshedpur
Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran has announced a massive investment of ₹11,000 crore in advanced technology for Jamshedpur.
Jharkhand ex-CM Champai Soren's grandson found dead in Manali
Veer Soren, the 19-year-old grandson of former Jharkhand Chief Minister Champai Soren, was found dead under mysterious circumstances at a homestay in Manali, Himachal Pradesh.
Rain, hail, strong winds to batter 7 states
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning of severe weather conditions in seven states over the next 24 hours.
Bomb scare forces evacuation of 6 Bengal district courts
A bomb scare forced the evacuation and search of six district courts in West Bengal on Tuesday. The threat was triggered by emails claiming bombs were planted inside the premises.
SC orders supplementary voter roll inclusion in Bengal's final list
The Supreme Court has invoked its powers under Article 142 of the Constitution to ensure that eligible voters are included in the final electoral roll for West Bengal.
Jharkhand crash victims had taken ₹8L loan for air ambulance
The family of a 41-year-old man, who was among seven people killed in an air ambulance crash in Jharkhand on Monday night, had taken a loan of ₹8 lakh to hire the air ambulance.
Air ambulance crashes in Jharkhand, killing all 7 on board
A tragic accident occurred on Monday evening when a Ranchi-Delhi air ambulance crashed in Jharkhand's Chatra district.
Jharkhand HC seeks clarity on inquiries in 450 custodial deaths
The Jharkhand High Court has asked the state government to clarify if judicial inquiries were conducted in all cases of custodial deaths.
Why 18 supervisors, 12 cops were deployed for Jharkhand student
In an unprecedented move, the Jharkhand government deployed an entire administrative and security apparatus for a single Class 10 student in Garhwa district.
Jharkhand declares 'emergency' after elephant attack kills 22
The Jharkhand government has declared an "elephant emergency" after a wild elephant went on a killing spree in the West Singhbhum district.
Delhi records season's coldest day at 3.2°C
Delhi and several northern states of India are reeling under a cold wave, with temperatures dropping to their season's lowest.
ED raids 25 locations linked to ₹1,000cr cough syrup racket
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has launched a major crackdown on an alleged illegal trade of codeine-based cough syrup.
Denied phone, 20-year-old jumps into borewell, prompting 9-hour rescue operation
A 20-year-old laborer from Jharkhand, Rustam Sheikh, died after jumping into a borewell near Kukma in Bhuj, Gujarat.
Jharkhand: Couple, 2 kids found dead; murder-suicide suspected
A couple and their two children were found dead under mysterious circumstances in the Dumka district of Jharkhand on Sunday.
Why 12 states are staring at giant ₹1.7L crore bill
Twelve Indian states will spend a total of ₹1.68 lakh crore on unconditional cash transfer (UCT) schemes for women in 2025-26, a report by PRS Legislative Research has revealed.
IMD issues orange alert for Gujarat as depression nears coast
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for Gir Somnath, Amreli, Bhavnagar, Bharuch, and Surat districts in Gujarat.
Jharkhand man killed in Saudi Arabia crossfire; family awaits compensation
A 27-year-old man from Jharkhand, Vijay Kumar Mahato, was killed in a crossfire between local police and suspected liquor smugglers in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Bihar Assembly elections: Hemant Soren's JMM withdraws; blames 'political conspiracy'
The Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) has withdrawn from the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections.
In-laws drugged, 12 brides fled with ₹30lakh-worth-jewelry on Karwa Chauth
In a shocking incident on Karwa Chauth night, 12 newlywed brides fled their homes in Aligarh after drugging their in-laws.
Between June-September, rain-related incidents claimed 458 lives in Jharkhand
Jharkhand experienced its worst monsoon in a decade, with the season claiming at least 458 lives from June to September.