Finance goes to Radha Krishna, Health to Irfan: Hemant Soren finalises portfolios

Ranchi (IANS) Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren has allocated portfolios to the ministers of his Cabinet. The notification was issued on Friday afternoon. 

Chief Minister Soren has retained several key portfolios, including Personnel, Administrative…

PM Modi hails jr hockey team's 'unmatched skill, unwavering grit' after Asia Cup triumph

New Delhi (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday lauded Indian men's junior team for winning the junior men's Asia Cup. 

"Proud of our hockey champions! It’s a historic moment for Indian hockey as our Men’s Junior Team wins…

1.45 crore register under PM’s rooftop solar scheme, 6.34 lakh panels installed

New Delhi (IANS) Around 1.45 crore registrations have been done and 6.34 lakh installations were completed under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, according to a statement in Parliament. 

The scheme was launched by the Prime Minister with…

Radha Krishna Kishore oldest, Shilpi Neha Tirkey youngest Minister in Hemant Soren's new Cabinet

Ranchi (IANS) The Hemant Soren government in Jharkhand has unveiled its new cabinet, reflecting a balance of experience and fresh faces. Among the 11 ministers, five are first-timers -- Sudivya Kumar Sonu, Yogendra Mahato, Shilpi Neha Tirkey, Chamra…

‘Maha’ suspense over: Fadnavis is new Maharashtra CM, to take oath on Thursday

Mumbai (IANS) The wait was over after 132 party legislators and five Independents supporting BJP on Wednesday unanimously elected Devendra Fadnavis as the legislature party leader. With this, he is set to take oath for the third time as the Maharashtra…

Bid to assassinate Sukhbir Badal, assailant Khalistan sympathiser

Amritsar (IANS) A Khalistan sympathiser associated with the radical Sikh outfit Dal Khalsa on Wednesday opened fire at Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) President Sukhbir Singh Badal at the entrance of the Golden Temple in Amritsar when the former deputy…

Massive fires ravage commercial buildings in Ranchi and Giridih, losses run into crores

Ranchi (IANS) A massive fire broke out on Lalji Hirji Road, a prime commercial hub in Jharkhand's capital Ranchi, around 10 a.m. on Wednesday.  

The blaze reduced at least 12 shops to ashes, causing extensive losses, officials said.

Adani Defence hands over 2nd Drishti-10 drone to Indian Navy to enhance maritime security

New Delhi (IANS) In a bid to boost the country’s maritime surveillance capabilities, Adani Defence and Aerospace has handed over a second Drishti-10 Starliner surveillance drone to the Indian Navy.  

Drishti 10 Starliner drone or UAV, manufactured…

Maha Guv invites Fadnavis to form govt, swearing-in on Thursday in presence of PM Modi

Mumbai (IANS) MahaYuti submitted a letter to stake claims for the government formation to the Maharashtra Governor C.P. Radhakrishnan on Wednesday. 

The Shiv Sena chief leader Eknath Shinde and NCP President Ajit Pawar gave their letters supporting…

Soren’s plea for exemption from personal appearance granted by Jharkhand HC in ED case

Ranchi (IANS) Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren got big relief from the Jharkhand High Court, which on Wednesday exempted him from personally appearing before the MP-MLA Special Court in Ranchi in a case related to alleged disobedience of Enforcement…