Hemant Soren: News
Hemant Soren is an Indian politician and the Chief Minister of Jharkhand as of 2021. Son of eminent politician Shibu Soren, he joined his father’s party, Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), in 2009 when he fought his first Assembly election from the Dumka constituency. He went on to win the seat and retained the position till 2010, when he was made the Deputy Chief Minister in the Arjun Munda government. The Munda government was disbanded when the party lost the majority in January 2013, and the President’s rule was briefly instated in the state. Soren became the Chief Minister for the rest of the term till December 2014. Soren, however, was not able to retain the post in 2014 and became the Leader of Opposition during the BJP term. Then, JMM, helmed by Soren, joined hands with Congress and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) before the 2019 elections and emerged victorious, following which Soren was re-elected as the Chief Minister for the second time.
Jharkhand minister Sudivya Kumar Sonu dies of cardiac arrest
Sudivya Kumar Sonu, the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) leader and state minister for Higher and Technical Education and Urban Development, died on Sunday. He was 56.
Jharkhand student leaders accuse government of 'deceit' over exam cancellations
Student leaders in Jharkhand have accused the Hemant Soren-led government of "deceit" after the Jharkhand High Court stayed its decision to cancel appointments made through the 11th and 13th Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) examinations.
Jharkhand HC stays state government's order canceling JPSC exams, appointments
The Jharkhand High Court has stayed the state government's order canceling the 11th and 13th JPSC exams and appointments this week.
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.
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).
'Meet protesting students': Rahul Gandhi writes to Hemant Soren
Congress MP Rahul Gandhi has written to Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren, urging him to personally meet with representatives of the protesting students.
Jharkhand students to gherao CM Soren's residence over exam scam
Protesting job aspirants in Jharkhand have announced that they are planning to gherao Chief Minister Hemant Soren's official residence on August 20.
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 CM accuses BJP of misleading students protesting recruitment irregularities
Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren has accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of misleading students protesting against alleged irregularities in recruitment examinations.
Roads blocked, tires burned: Ranchi protest against student crackdown intensifies
Ranchi witnessed widespread protests on Tuesday as Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) workers blocked roads and burned tires in response to a police crackdown on student protesters.
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: 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 JPSC-JSCC protest: BJP leaders detained
Leader of Opposition in the Jharkhand Assembly, Babulal Marandi, and several Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders were detained by state police on Monday.
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 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.
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.
Assam floods: Death toll rises to 97, over 1.68L affected
The death toll in Assam's ongoing flood crisis has risen to 97 after two more fatalities were reported in the last 24 hours, reports state.
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.
Hemant Soren's discharge plea in money laundering case rejected
A Special Court at Ranchi has rejected the discharge petition of Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren in a money laundering case.
Hemant Soren's chopper denied landing as Modi takes jhalmuri break
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent roadside stop in Jhargram, West Bengal, has sparked a political controversy.
Supreme Court stays ED's criminal proceedings against Hemant Soren
The Supreme Court has stayed the criminal proceedings initiated by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) against Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren.
Jharkhand CM Soren appears before MP-MLA court in ED case
Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren appeared before the MP-MLA court on Saturday, December 6, 2025, in connection with a case of alleged non-compliance with summons issued by the Enforcement Directorate (ED).
'Gandhi, Yadav's arrogance led to JMM's exit from INDIA': BJP
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has ascribed the "arrogance" of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Rashtriya Janata Dal's (RJD) Tejashwi Yadav for the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha's (JMM) exit from the Mahagathbandhan alliance.
Rahul Gandhi gets conditional bail in defamation case against Shah
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was granted conditional bail by an MP-MLA court in Chaibasa, Jharkhand, on Wednesday.
Who was Shibu Soren—Jharkhand's 'Dishom Guru' and JMM founder
Shibu Soren, one of the founders of the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) and a former chief minister of Jharkhand, died on Monday. He was 81.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Jharkhand Cabinet expansion: 10 ministers likely to be inducted today
Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren will expand his cabinet on Thursday, with a swearing-in ceremony at Raj Bhavan.
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.
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.
Mahayuti alliance likely to form Maharashtra government on November 25
The Mahayuti alliance, including the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Shiv Sena, and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), will form the new government in Maharashtra on Monday, according to various media reports.
Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren resigns, oath-taking on November 28
Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren met Governor Santosh Gangwar at 4:00pm on Sunday to formally stake his claim to form the government, ANI reported.
Musk praises Indian elections as California vote count delayed
Tesla CEO Elon Musk slammed California's slow vote counting in the 2024 US Presidential Election, contrasting it with India's rapid tallying in its Lok Sabha elections.
Hemant-Kalpana: Power couple behind JMM's spectacular performance in Jharkhand
The Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), led by Chief Minister Hemant Soren and his wife Kalpana Soren, will get a second consecutive term in Jharkhand.
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.
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.