Israel Halts West Bank Annexation Bills Amid U.S. Criticism and Regional Talks in Cairo

Jerusalem — Israel has frozen the legislative process for two controversial bills proposing the annexation of the West Bank and the Maale Adumim settlement, after the measures drew sharp criticism and diplomatic unease during U.S. Vice-President…

Governor, CM Soren, LoP Marandi Extend Greetings on Bhai Dooj, Chitragupt Puja

Ranchi: On the auspicious occasions of Bhai Dooj and Chitragupt Puja, Governor Santosh Kumar Gangwar, Chief Minister Hemant Soren, and Leader of Opposition Babulal Marandi extended warm greetings to the people of Jharkhand.

Chief Minister…

Double Installment for Beneficiaries Under Maiyan Samman Yojana This Month

Ranchi: In a move aimed at providing festive relief to women beneficiaries, the Jharkhand government has announced that those under the Chief Minister Maiyan Samman Yojana who missed their previous payment will receive a double installment this…

Major Reshuffle Likely in Jharkhand Police; 16 IPS Officers Set for Promotion

Ranchi: A major reshuffle in the Jharkhand Police is on the horizon, with 16 IPS officers from the state cadre expected to receive promotions within the next two months. The promotions will span ranks from Superintendent of Police (Selection…

RPF Arrests Two Liquor Smugglers at Ranchi Station Amid Bihar Poll Vigil

Ranchi: Amid heightened security ahead of the Bihar Assembly elections, the Railway Protection Force (RPF) at Ranchi Railway Station arrested two liquor smugglers and seized a significant quantity of foreign-made alcohol from their possession.

Government Hikes Scholarship for General Category Students in State-Run Schools

Ranchi: In a major relief for general category students, the Jharkhand government has approved a substantial hike in pre- and post-matric scholarships for those studying in government schools. The decision, approved by Chief Minister Hemant Soren…

MGNREGA Workers in Jharkhand Await Wages for Months Amid Treasury System Glitch

Ranchi: Thousands of MGNREGA workers across Jharkhand have been left waiting for their wages for over eight to ten months, as persistent technical glitches in the state’s e-treasury system continue to stall payments. The issue has severely…

Dawood Aide Deported from Dubai, Arrested in Mumbai in Salim Dola Drug Case

Mumbai — In a significant breakthrough against the Dawood Ibrahim-linked drug network, the Mumbai Crime Branch has arrested Dubai-based Mohammed Salim Sheikh, a key handler in the Salim Dola drug trafficking case, following his deportation to…

CM Hemant Soren Invited to Inaugurate 4th SAAF Senior Athletics Championships

Ranchi: Chief Minister Hemant Soren was on Wednesday formally invited to inaugurate the 4th South Asian Athletics Federation (SAAF) Senior Athletics Championships, which will be held in Ranchi from October 24 to 26.

The invitation was extended…

Police Bust Extortion Nexus Linked to Pakistan-Based Arms Network

Ranchi: In a major crackdown on organized crime, Ranchi Police have uncovered a cross-border extortion and arms racket involving a nexus between two notorious gangs led by Prince Khan and Sujit Sinha. The gangs had joined forces to extort money from…