CM Hemant Soren Extends Kharna Greetings, Prays for Happiness and Prosperity of Jharkhand Residents

Ranchi: Chief Minister Hemant Soren extended his greetings to the people of Jharkhand on Kharna, the second day of the Chhath festival, and prayed for happiness, peace and prosperity for all devotees and their families.

In a message shared…

Kaziranga Road Accident Death Toll Climbs to 23; Mini-Bus Had History of Traffic Violations

Guwahati: The death toll in the horrific collision between a Traveller mini-bus and a container truck near Assam's Kaziranga has risen to 23, with preliminary investigations pointing to overspeeding and violation of traffic restrictions in the…

Samvaad 2026: Jamshedpur to Welcome 2,500 Participants from 353 Tribal Communities

Jamshedpur, November 13, 2026: Jamshedpur is preparing to host the 13th edition of Samvaad, a five-day national tribal conclave scheduled from November 15 to 19 at Gopal Maidan. The event will bring together at least 2,500 participants…

Congress MLA Named in POCSO FIR Over Sexual Assault Allegations by Minor from Simdega

Ranchi: A minor girl from Simdega has accused Congress MLA Bhushan Bara of sexual assault, physical abuse and death threats, prompting the registration of an FIR under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act at the Assembly police…

CM Hemant Soren Extends Chhath Greetings, Prays for Happiness and Prosperity of Devotees

Ranchi: As the four-day Chhath Mahaparv began across Jharkhand with the traditional ritual of Nahay-Khay, Chief Minister Hemant Soren extended his greetings to devotees and people across the state, wishing them happiness, peace and prosperity.

Extortion Threats and Gang Violence Put Jharkhand's Coal Industry Under Growing Security Pressure

Ranchi: Coal mining companies, transportation contractors and traders operating in Jharkhand's coal belt are increasingly facing threats from criminal gangs, with a series of firing incidents targeting company offices, mining sites, security personnel…

Centre Extends Ban on Zakir Naik's Islamic Research Foundation for Five More Years

New Delhi: The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Friday extended the ban on the Islamic Research Foundation (IRF), headed by controversial Islamic preacher Zakir Naik, declaring it an unlawful association for another five years under the Unlawful…

Microsoft Struggles to Restore Services as Global Outage Disrupts Microsoft 365

New Delhi: Microsoft has acknowledged that its recovery efforts are not producing the expected results as a major global outage disrupted multiple Microsoft 365 services, leaving millions of users facing difficulties accessing essential workplace…

Centre Plans to Revamp PLI Schemes to Address Gaps in Underperforming Manufacturing Sectors

New Delhi: The Centre is considering changes to its Production Linked Incentive (PLI) schemes to address implementation gaps in underperforming sectors and strengthen domestic manufacturing, NITI Aayog CEO Anurag Jain said on Thursday.

NITI…

Expanding Rural Banking and Financial Opportunities for Women and Youth a Priority: Deepika Pandey Singh

Ranchi: Jharkhand Rural Development, Rural Works and Panchayati Raj Minister Deepika Pandey Singh has stressed the need to expand banking services in rural areas and improve access to financial opportunities for women and young people.

She…