Ranchi bandh over BJP leader’s murder draws widespread response; several detained

Ranchi (IANS) The Ranchi bandh called on Thursday to protest the murder of local BJP leader and former Zila Parishad member Anil Tiger has evoked a widespread response, with roads blocked and businesses shut across the city. Ranchi police detained…

Huge uproar in Jharkhand Assembly over BJP leader’s murder in Ranchi

Ranchi (IANS) The Jharkhand Assembly witnessed a massive uproar on Thursday over the murder of BJP leader and former Zila Parishad member Anil Mahto Tiger in Ranchi. 

Before the session began, the BJP MLAs staged a sit-in protest outside the…

ED attaches more properties of Ramapati Devi in Jharkhand’s NRHM scam

Ranchi (IANS) The Directorate of Enforcement (ED), Ranchi Zonal Office, has provisionally attached additional immovable property belonging to Ramapati Devi, wife of Aditya Narayan Singh, in connection with the ongoing money laundering investigation…

25 Jharkhand children trafficked to Delhi-NCR rescued

Ranchi (IANS) A total of twenty-five children from Jharkhand, trafficked to Delhi and nearby areas for illegal labour, have been rescued. Most of them are girls. 

A team from the Integrated Rehabilitation cum Resource Centre of Jharkhand’s…

Govt signs deals worth Rs 2,500 crore for India-made anti-tank weapon platform & light vehicles for army

New Delhi (IANS) The Ministry of Defence on Thursday signed a contract with public sector Armoured Vehicle Nigam Limited for the procurement of Nag Missile System (NAMIS) tracked version of the anti-tank weapon platform and another deal with…

Two terrorists killed, 5 security personnel injured in Kathua encounter

Jammu (IANS) Two terrorists were killed and five security personnel injured in an encounter between the security forces and hiding terrorists in J&K's Kathua district on Thursday, officials said. 

Official sources said that Deputy Superintendent…

Ukraine, US end talks in Riyadh with focus on Black Sea navigation, energy facilities protection

Riyadh (IANS) The new round of talks between Ukrainian and US delegations concluded in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, local media Al Arabiya News reported. 

The talks came after a meeting that lasted over 12 hours between Russian and…

Several injured in stone pelting during clash between two groups in Jharkhand's Hazaribagh

Hazaribagh (IANS) Several people were injured in stone pelting after two groups clashed during a 'Mangala procession' in Hazaribagh, Jharkhand, late on Tuesday night. The incident occurred between Jhanda Chowk and Jama Masjid Road in the city,…

India cruising towards $300 billion electronics production by 2026: Centre

New Delhi (IANS) India, which is the second-largest mobile phone producer in the world, is all set to reach $300 billion in electronics production by 2026, driven by the ‘Make in India’ and the production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme, the Centre…

JDU MLA moves privilege motion against Jharkhand Health Minister, opposition extends support

Ranchi (IANS) JDU MLA from Jamshedpur West, Saryu Rai, on Wednesday, moved a privilege motion against Jharkhand Health Minister Irfan Ansari and officials of the Health Department in the Assembly.  

After receiving permission from Speaker Rabindra…