Ladakh Activist Sonam Wangchuk Arrested After Leh Violence

Leh – Prominent Ladakh activist Sonam Wangchuk was arrested on Friday, two days after violent protests in Leh demanding statehood left four people dead and nearly 90 injured. The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has held Wangchuk responsible…

Jharkhand CM hands appointment letters to 160 new doctors and medical teachers

Ranchi- Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Thursday distributed appointment letters to 160 newly inducted assistant professors, dentists, and medical officers for state-run medical colleges and hospitals.

At the ceremony held at the Jharkhand…

Jharkhand HC stays fresh teacher recruitment, directs govt to hold JTET by March 2026

Ranchi (IANS) The Jharkhand High Court has stayed all fresh recruitment and advertisements for assistant teachers in the state until the Jharkhand Teacher Eligibility Test (JTET) is conducted.

A bench headed by Justice Ananda Sen passed…

Govt seals Rs 62,370 crore deal with HAL to buy 97 LCA Mk1A fighter jets for IAF

New Delhi (IANS) The Ministry of Defence has signed a Rs 62,370 crore contract with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for the procurement of 97 Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Mk1A, including 68 fighters and 29 twin-seaters, along with associated equipment,…

Curfew continues in Leh; tension remains but peace holds

Leh- A curfew remained in place across Leh town on Thursday, a day after four protesters were killed and 40 others injured in clashes with security forces. The violence broke out when mobs set vehicles ablaze, torched the local BJP office, and partially…

Washington continues to treat India and Pakistan separately: Senior US official

New York- A senior State Department official has clarified that Washington continues to deal with India and Pakistan independently, stressing that the two relationships are “quite different” and dismissing fears of a possible “re-hyphenation.”

Leh Violence: Four Killed, 70 Injured; Restrictions Imposed Under BNS Act

Leh — At least four people were killed and more than 70 others injured on Wednesday after protests in Leh spiralled into violent clashes with security forces, prompting the District Magistrate to impose prohibitory orders across the town.

Jharkhand HC keeps sand mining ban, insists on PESA rules first

Ranchi — The Jharkhand High Court on Wednesday refused to lift its stay on sand mining and other minor mineral auctions, making it clear that the prohibition will remain until the state government notifies rules under the Panchayat (Extension…

Jharkhand HC pulls up govt for 9-year JTET delay, demands answers from Education Secretary

Ranchi — The Jharkhand High Court on Wednesday came down heavily on the state government for failing to hold the Jharkhand Teacher Eligibility Test (JTET) for nearly a decade and summoned the Education Secretary to appear in person to explain…

SC orders fresh medical exam for ST candidate denied JPSC selection

New Delhi — The Supreme Court has ordered the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) to conduct a new medical examination for a Scheduled Tribe candidate who lost her chance at selection in the state civil services due to confusion arising…