Ranchi: News
Setback for Lalu Yadav, family in IRCTC 'scam'; charges framed
A Delhi court has framed charges against former Bihar Chief Minister and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad Yadav, his wife Rabri Devi, and son Tejashwi Yadav in a money laundering case linked to the alleged Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) scam.
Jharkhand government cancels JSSC-CGL exam after 24-day protest
The Jharkhand government has canceled the Combined Graduate Level (CGL) examination conducted by the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC).
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: 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.
Jharkhand: Water cannons, lathi charge on students protesting recruitment irregularities
The Jharkhand Police resorted to a lathi charge and used water cannons on student protesters in Ranchi on Monday.
Jharkhand: Water cannons used on students during Vidhan Sabha gherao
The Jharkhand Police used water cannons on Monday to disperse student protesters who were trying to breach barricades during a Vidhan Sabha Gherao march in Ranchi.
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 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.
ABVP members, police clash near Jharkhand CM's residence; 8-10 detained
Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) members clashed with police near the residence of Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren in Ranchi on Friday.
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.
Ranchi RSS office attack linked to larger conspiracy: Police
The investigation into the petrol bomb attack on the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) office in Ranchi has revealed a possible larger conspiracy, police have stated.
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.
'Every sector must be prepared': Aviation minister amid Iran war
Union Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu has said that India should remain alert due to the escalating tensions in West Asia.
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.
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.
Budget 2026: Mental health prioritized as Sitharaman announces 'NIMHANS 2'
In a major push for mental health, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced plans to set up a second National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS) in North India.
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.
Delhi Police busts ISI sleeper cell, arrests 2 agents
The Delhi Police on Tuesday said they dismantled a network of Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) sleeper cells during a secret operation from January to March 2025.
Ram Navami 2025: Security heightened across India ahead of celebrations
With the festive spirit of Ram Navami imminent, security is being stepped up in several states across India.
Ranchi bandh after BJP leader shot dead in broad daylight
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and former Zila Parishad member Anil Tiger Mahto was shot dead in broad daylight on Wednesday at a tea stall in Ranchi's Kanke area.
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."
Hemant Soren takes oath as Jharkhand CM for 4th time
Hemant Soren took the oath of office as the Chief Minister of Jharkhand for the fourth time on Thursday.
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 polls: Congress-JMM to contest 70 of 81 seats
The Congress and Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), both members of the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA), has announced its plan for the upcoming Jharkhand assembly elections.
MS Dhoni's badminton skills go viral amid IPL 2025 speculations
MS Dhoni, the former captain of the Indian cricket team, has recently been in the spotlight for his impressive badminton skills.
MS Dhoni visits local dhaba in Ranchi with friends
MS Dhoni, the former captain of Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and a celebrated figure in Indian cricket, recently visited a dhaba along with his friends in hometown Ranchi.
Hemant Soren to return as Jharkhand chief minister: Reports
Hemant Soren, the former Chief Minister of Jharkhand, is poised to return to his previous role following his release from prison in connection with a money laundering case on June 28.
Hemant Soren gets bail in land scam case
Former Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren was on Friday granted bail by the Jharkhand High Court in a money laundering case related to illegal land possession.
Jharkhand: ED arrests Congress leader's secretary after ₹35cr cash recovery
The Enforcement Directorate (ED), late on Monday night, arrested the personal secretary to Jharkhand Rural Development Minister (JRDM) Alamgir Alam—Sanjeev Lal—and Lal's house help Jahangir Alam.
Jharkhand: Cash recovered during raid on help of minister's aide
The Enforcement Directorate on Monday conducted a series of raids across Ranchi, Jharkhand.
Kejriwal only wants to serve, no desire for power: Sunita
The wife of arrested Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, Sunita Kejriwal, addressed the crowd at the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) rally in Ranchi, Jharkhand, on Sunday.
Rahul Gandhi to skip INDIA bloc's rally due to illness
Congress MP Rahul Gandhi will miss the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) rally in Ranchi, Jharkhand, due to a sudden illness.
Land scam: Fridge, TV invoices used as evidence against Soren
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has used invoices for a refrigerator and a smart TV to support its claim that former Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren acquired 8.86 acres of land illegally.
Land scam case: What ED's chargesheet against Hemant Soren says
Two months after former Jharakhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in a land scam case, the agency filed a chargesheet against him on March 30.
Jharkhand: Old-age pension qualifying age reduced to just 50 years
In a major announcement, Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren announced on Friday that the state government has decided to reduce the qualifying age for old-age pension to 50 years from 60.
Dhoni's jaw-dropping bike collection boasts 100+ beauties
MS Dhoni is undoubtedly one of the finest cricketers the world has ever seen, but he's much more than that - he's a true motorbike enthusiast!
Aspiring model alleges rape, blackmailing by Ranchi man; accused booked
An aspiring model from Bihar has accused the owner of a grooming academy in Ranchi, Jharkhand, of raping and blackmailing her.
Illegal mining case: ED summons Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren tomorrow
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has summoned Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Thursday in connection with alleged money laundering in an illegal mining case.
Jharkhand IAS Pooja Singhal paid crores for husband's hospital: ED
IAS officer Pooja Singhal allegedly connived with district officials in Jharkhand to embezzle Rs. 18 crore, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) said on Thursday.
Torturing maid: Suspended BJP leader Patra sent to 12-day custody
A day after massive outrage against Seema Patra for allegedly torturing her tribal house help, the suspended Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader was arrested by the Jharkhand Police.
Jharkhand shocker: BJP leader accused of torturing house help, suspended
In a jarring incident, Seema Patra, a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and the wife of former IAS officer Maheshwar Patra, has been accused of torturing her house help for six years.