Jharkhand to honour Ratan Tata's legacy with Republic Day tableau

New Delhi (IANS) Jharkhand is set to pay tribute to the late iconic industrialist Ratan Tata through its tableau for the Republic Day celebrations, showcasing his enduring contribution to the state and the nation.  

The highlight will be Jamshedpur,…

Money laundering case: Jharkhand IAS officer Pooja Singhal's suspension revoked

New Delhi (IANS) The Jharkhand government has lifted the suspension of IAS officer Pooja Singhal, an accused in an alleged money laundering case. The Department of Personnel, Administrative Reforms, and Official Language issued the order directing…

Beti Bachao Beti Padhao movement instrumental in overcoming gender bias, says PM Modi

New Delhi (IANS) As the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) initiative marks a decade, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday lauded the movement's success in overcoming gender biases and ensuring education for the girl child.  

Taking to…

Two Maoists including a woman killed in encounter in Jharkhand’s Bokaro

Bokaro (IANS) In a major operation, two Maoists including a female cadre, were killed in an encounter with security forces in the Tejnarayanpur police station area of Bokaro district early on Wednesday morning, police officials said. 

The operation…

Jalgaon: 8-10 passengers die as they jump from train amid fire rumour, hit by another train

Jalgaon (IANS) Chaos erupted at Paranda railway station in Maharashtra's Jalgaon district following rumours of a fire on the Pushpak Express. In a desperate bid to save their lives, passengers began jumping off the train, only to be struck by…

RG Kar case: Bengal govt moves Calcutta HC seeking death penalty for convict

Kolkata (IANS) The West Bengal government on Tuesday approached the Calcutta High Court, challenging the special court's verdict sentencing Sanjay Roy, convicted in the rape and murder of a junior doctor of state-run R.G. Kar Medical College and…

SC rejects Jharkhand govt's appeal in case against Nishikant Dubey, Manoj Tiwari

Ranchi (IANS) The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed the Jharkhand government's appeal challenging the quashing of an FIR against BJP MPs Nishikant Dubey and Manoj Tiwari in a case involving alleged security rule violations at Deoghar Airport.

SC stays defamation proceedings against Rahul Gandhi for remarks on Amit Shah

New Delhi (IANS) In an interim order passed on Monday, the Supreme Court directed the halting of trial court proceedings in a defamation case filed by a BJP worker against Congress MP Rahul Gandhi over the latter's alleged defamatory remarks against…

Trump says he will end Ukraine war on eve of swearing-in

Washington (IANS) On the eve of taking office as the 47th President of the United States of America, Donald Trump told supporters at a victory rally that he will end the war in Ukraine and stop the chaos in West Asia and order a most aggressive drive…

Gunfight in Gumla forest: Police recover AK-47s, explosives from notorious gang

Gumla (Jharkhand) (IANS) A fierce encounter erupted between a notorious criminal gang and police forces in the Devragani forest of Bishunpur police station area, located in Gumla district of Jharkhand.  

While there are unconfirmed reports…