IED found in J&K’s Bandipora, safely defused

Srinagar (IANS) An improvised explosive device (IED) was found by the security forces on Wednesday in Jammu and Kashmir’s Bandipora district. 

Officials said the IED was found by the Army inside a pressure cooker at sunset point on Srinagar-Bandipora…

BJP MLA tears paper in Jharkhand Assembly, sparks row

Ranchi (IANS) A tense moment was witnessed during the 13th day of the Budget session in the Jharkhand Assembly on Wednesday when BJP MLA from Panki, Kushwaha Shashi Bhushan Mehta, tore a question paper in protest. 

He accused Speaker Rabindra…

Centre withheld Jharkhand's funds, forced us to take RBI loan: Minister Irfan Ansari

Ranchi (IANS) Jharkhand Health Minister Irfan Ansari on Wednesday accused the Centre of withholding the state's rightful share of funds, forcing it to seek loans to carry out developmental activities. 

Addressing the media at the Jharkhand…

Centre reiterates commitment to farmers' welfare; next meeting on May 4

Chandigarh (IANS) The third round of meeting by the Central government with protesting farmers, mainly from Punjab, was held on Wednesday here with Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan reiterating the government's commitment to the…

Land-for-job case: Rabri Devi appears before ED in Patna for grilling

Patna (IANS) Former Bihar Chief Minister, Rabri Devi, appeared at the Enforcement Directorate (ED) office in Patna on Tuesday after being summoned in the IRCTC Land-for-Job case. 

The ED has also summoned Tej Pratap Yadav, son of RJD chief…

PM Modi's model of DOGE stopped Rs 5 lakh crore wastage in India

New Delhi (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently pointed out in his interview with popular American podcaster Lex Fridman, that he has already implemented measures for government efficiency by preventing the wastage of social welfare funds in…

Opposition disrupts Jharkhand Assembly over Giridih violence, Question Hour adjourned

Ranchi (IANS) The 12th day of the Budget session in the Jharkhand Assembly witnessed an uproar on Tuesday as BJP MLAs protested against the recent violence during Holi in Giridih.  

The opposition disrupted proceedings, demanding a discussion…

CRPF sub-inspector injured in IED blast during encounter with Maoists in Jharkhand

Chaibasa (IANS) A CRPF sub-inspector was injured in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast during an encounter with Maoists in the Saranda forest of Jharkhand's West Singhbhum district on Tuesday, officials said. 

The injured officer,…

ED raids George Soros’ Foundation, Amnesty, 7 other locations in Bengaluru

Bengaluru (IANS) The sleuths of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) began conducting raids in Bengaluru against George Soros’ Foundation and linked NGOs at eight locations on Tuesday under the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA). 

Sources in…

CM Soren assures House over Siramtoli flyover issue

Ranchi: During the ongoing Budget session in the Jharkhand Assembly on Tuesday, MLA CP Singh brought up the Siramtoli flyover issue through a matter of public attention. He mentioned that the local people are protesting against the flyover construction.