Supreme Court Clears Path for CBI Probe in Ranchi Case, Deals Blow to Jharkhand Govt

New Delhi: In a significant setback for the Jharkhand government, the Supreme Court of India on Friday refused to halt a CBI investigation into an FIR filed against officials of the Enforcement Directorate in Ranchi.

A bench comprising Justices…

Strong early turnout in Bengal and Tamil Nadu as polling begins

Kolkata/Chennai: Voter participation got off to a steady start in both West Bengal and Tamil Nadu, with turnout recorded at 18.76% and 17.69% respectively by 9 a.m., according to the Election Commission of India.

Polling for the first phase…

Pakistan Pulls Out of 2026 SAFF Women’s Championship Amid India Tensions

Lahore — Pakistan has officially withdrawn from the 2026 SAFF Women’s Championship, citing ongoing political tensions with India, the Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) confirmed on Thursday.

The decision means the tournament,…

Bengal Polls See Strong Start with Over 62% Voter Turnout in First Six Hours

Kolkata — The first phase of the West Bengal Assembly elections witnessed a robust voter turnout, with polling reaching 62.18 per cent in the first six hours till 1 p.m. on Thursday.

According to data from the office of the Chief Electoral…

JAC Class 10 Results 2026 Out: Priyanshu Kumari Secures Top Rank with 99.60%

Ranchi: The Jharkhand Academic Council (JAC) on Thursday declared the Class 10 board examination results, with an impressive overall pass percentage of 95.27%.

Priyanshu Kumari topped the state by scoring 498 out of 500 marks, achieving an…

Record-Breaking Voter Turnout in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu Till 5 PM

Kolkata/Chennai: Voting witnessed an exceptional surge in both West Bengal and Tamil Nadu on Thursday, with turnout figures by 5 PM indicating a potential record in both states.

According to estimates by the Election Commission of India, polling…

Trump Extends Iran Ceasefire Unilaterally Amid Stalled Talks

New York — Donald Trump has announced an indefinite extension of the ceasefire with Iran, just hours before it was set to expire, despite Tehran refusing to participate in a second round of negotiations.

In a post on Truth Social, Trump…

Thrissur Fireworks Tragedy Claims 13 Lives; Veteran Cracker Maker Retires After Close Escape

Thrissur — The death toll in the Munthathikkode fireworks accident in Thrissur has risen to 13, District Collector Shikha Surendran confirmed on Wednesday.

So far, seven bodies have been recovered, with only three victims identified.…

Elephant Attacks in Jharkhand Kill Two; Herds Continue to Damage Crops and Villages

Ranchi — The threat from wild elephants continues across parts of Jharkhand, with two people killed in a fresh attack in Koderma, while herds also caused damage in the neighbouring Seraikela-Kharsawan district, officials said on Wednesday.

NHRC flags costly private textbooks, seeks strict enforcement of NCERT norms

New Delhi — The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued notices to the Ministry of Education, Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), and Chief Secretaries of all states and Union Territories over allegations that private schools…