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…

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…

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…

'The Earth missed you': PM Modi welcomes Sunita Williams and Crew-9 astronauts after extended space mission

New Delhi (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday welcomed the safe return of NASA’s Crew-9, which included astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore, who had been stranded in space for nearly nine months.  

Taking to the social…

Exports of auto components from India see robust growth in last 2-3 years

New Delhi (IANS) Showcasing India’s growing role in the global supply chain, exports of auto components have shown robust growth in the past couple of years. 

Also, major exports destinations for motorcycle parts are Germany, Bangladesh, the…

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.

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…

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,…

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…

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…