Jharkhand: News
Maharashtra Governor CP Radhakrishnan elected as India's new Vice President
Maharashtra Governor CP Radhakrishnan has been elected as the new Vice President of India. His election was a major victory for the Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA).
Jharkhand: Maoist carrying ₹10 lakh bounty killed in encounter
A Maoist carrying a bounty of ₹10 lakh on his head was killed in an encounter with security forces in Jharkhand's Chaibasa, officials said on Sunday.
Jharkhand: 2 security personnel killed in encounter with Maoists
A gunfight between security forces and members of the banned Tritiya Sammelan Prastuti Committee (TSPC) in Jharkhand's Palamu district on Thursday left two security personnel dead.
Dalit bodyguard alleges ex-Congress minister slapped him over traffic jam
A Dalit police constable, Ravindra Rikhiyashan, has accused former Jharkhand minister Krishna Nand Tripathi of slapping him and using casteist slurs.
Opposition names ex-SC judge B Sudershan Reddy as VP candidate
The Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) has announced its candidate for the upcoming Vice Presidential election.
NDA seeks Kharge's support for VP pick CP Radhakrishnan
The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) has announced Maharashtra Governor CP Radhakrishnan as its candidate for the upcoming Vice Presidential election, nearly a month after Jagdeep Dhankhar announced his resignation.
BJP names Maharashtra Governor CP Radhakrishnan as Vice President candidate
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has announced its candidate for the Vice President of India.
Jharkhand government announces 3-day state mourning to honor Shibu Soren
The Jharkhand government has declared a three-day state mourning from August 4 to August 6, 2025, after the demise of former Chief Minister and Rajya Sabha MP Shibu Soren.
Rajya Sabha proceedings adjourned to mark Shibu Soren's death
The proceedings of the Rajya Sabha were adjourned for the day on Monday after the death of sitting MP Shibu Soren, the founder of Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) and a former chief minister of Jharkhand.
Jharkhand ex-CM and JMM founder Shibu Soren dies at 81
Former Jharkhand Chief Minister Shibu Soren has passed away at the age of 81 after a prolonged illness.
5 Kanwariyas killed in road accident in Jharkhand's Deoghar
A tragic road accident in Deoghar district of Jharkhand claimed the lives of at least five Kanwariyas and left several others injured.
Jharkhand, Mumbai to receive heavy rain—Airlines warn of flight delays
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for heavy rainfall and flash floods in Jharkhand. The warning is particularly for the districts of Saraikela-Kharswan, East Singhbhum, and West Singhbhum.
'Rats drank 800 bottles of liquor': Dhanbad traders' outlandish claim
In a bizarre turn of events, liquor traders in Dhanbad, Jharkhand, have blamed rats for the mysterious disappearance of stocks from around 800 Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL) bottles.
IMD issues red alert for Himachal, Pune, and Punjab
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued red alerts for Himachal Pradesh, Pune, and Punjab due to heavy to extremely heavy rainfall.
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.