Jharkhand Releases Rs 405 Crore for MLAD Fund, Each MLA to Get Rs 5 Crore for Development Works

Ranchi: In a major push to regional development projects across Jharkhand, the Rural Development Department has released funds under the MLA Local Area Development Scheme for the current financial year. A total of Rs 405 crore has been allocated…

Major Blow to Uddhav Camp as Six Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs Rebel, Eye Merger with Shinde Faction

New Delhi: The Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (UBT) suffered a major political setback on Thursday after six of its nine Lok Sabha MPs skipped a crucial parliamentary party meeting and moved to align with the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv…

RSS Office Attack Probe: Main Accused Escapes Police Custody, Recaptured After Encounter

Ranchi: The investigation into the petrol bomb attack on the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) state office in Ranchi took a dramatic turn on Thursday after the prime accused escaped from police custody, only to be recaptured following a brief encounter…

Cross-Voting Stuns INDIA Bloc in Jharkhand, NDA-Backed Parimal Nathwani Wins Rajya Sabha Seat

Ranchi: In a major political upset, cross-voting within the ruling INDIA bloc helped NDA-backed Independent candidate Parimal Nathwani secure a surprise victory in the Rajya Sabha election from Jharkhand on Thursday, dealing a significant blow…

G7 Reaffirms Backing for Ukraine, Calls US-Iran Deal a ‘Historic Opportunity’

Evian: Leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) on Wednesday issued a joint declaration addressing major global security challenges, reaffirming their support for Ukraine, welcoming the recent agreement between the United States and Iran, and reiterating…

India Emerges as Major Defence Exporter as Military Hardware Sales Soar Under Sector Reforms

New Delhi: India has witnessed a remarkable transformation in its defence sector over the past decade, with defence exports rising from just **Rs 686 crore in 2013-14** to a record **Rs 38,424 crore in 2025-26**, as domestically manufactured…

Trump Hails PM Modi as ‘One of the World’s Toughest Negotiators’, Says India’s Global Role Will Keep Growing

Evian (France): US President Donald Trump showered praise on Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday, describing him as one of the world's toughest negotiators and expressing confidence that India would continue to strengthen its global…

Centre Dismisses Reports of Proposed Deep-Sea Energy Pipeline Linking India and Gulf Nations

New Delhi- The Centre on Tuesday categorically denied media reports claiming that it is pursuing a deep-sea energy pipeline project connecting Gujarat with Oman and other Gulf countries.

In an official clarification, the Ministry of Petroleum…

Iran Announces Ceasefire Deal with US, Says Naval Blockade to End and Hormuz Strait to Reopen

Iran has announced a major breakthrough in its relations with the United States, with senior officials confirming an agreement to halt military operations and move towards a formal peace framework that could reshape regional dynamics.

Iranian…

Jharkhand Cabinet Clears 23 Proposals; Compensation for Deaths in Wildlife Attacks Raised to Rs 10 Lakh

Ranchi: The Jharkhand Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Hemant Soren, approved 23 proposals during its meeting on Monday, taking several key decisions related to public welfare, infrastructure development, mining, irrigation, and employee benefits.…