Ranchi Administration Appeals to Students to Avoid Illegal Protests Ahead of Assembly Gherao

The Ranchi district administration has appealed to students to maintain peace and avoid participating in any aggressive or unlawful protest ahead of a proposed Assembly gherao on August 10, 2026.

According to the administration, it has received…

Praggnanandhaa Clinches First Saint Louis Rapid & Blitz Crown

Saint Louis (USA): Indian Grandmaster Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa produced a composed and consistent performance to win his maiden Rapid & Blitz title at the 2026 Saint Louis Rapid & Blitz, the first US leg of the Grand Chess…

US Senate Passes Russia Sanctions Bill, India Could Face Tariffs of Up to 100%

India could face higher tariffs on its exports to the US after the Senate passed a sweeping Russia sanctions bill that could impose duties of up to 100 per cent on major buyers of Russian energy.

The legislation, passed by an 86-11 vote, does…

7 Killed, 11 Injured as Bus Plunges into Gorge in Himachal’s Chamba

At least seven people were killed and 11 others injured on Saturday after a private passenger bus skidded off the road and plunged into a 100-foot-deep gorge in Himachal Pradesh’s Chamba district, police said.

The accident took place…

UPI Payments to Stay Free for Users, Govt Says Merchant Charges Could Be Limited

The government has clarified that people will not have to pay any charges for making payments through the Unified Payments Interface (UPI), even as a limited merchant discount rate (MDR) could be introduced for certain high-value transactions.

Opposition Demands CBI Probe into Recruitment Row as Jharkhand Assembly Erupts Over Student Protests

Ranchi: The second day of the Jharkhand Assembly’s Monsoon Session witnessed high drama on Thursday as the ongoing student protests over alleged recruitment irregularities dominated proceedings, forcing the House to be adjourned till 12:30 p.m.

India Successfully Test-Fires Agni-4 Ballistic Missile, Strengthening Strategic Deterrence

New Delhi: India on Thursday successfully conducted a test launch of the Agni-4 medium-range ballistic missile from the Integrated Test Range (ITR) at Chandipur in Odisha, marking another milestone in the country's strategic defence capabilities.

Parliament passes MSME Amendment Bill

Parliament has approved the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development (Amendment) Bill, 2026, aimed at improving cash flow for MSMEs, speeding up dispute resolution and easing compliance requirements for small businesses.

The Lok Sabha…

Hemant Soren, Wife Kalpana Join 77th State Forest Festival, Call for People

Ranchi: Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren and his wife, MLA Kalpana Soren, on Friday participated in the 77th State Forest Festival held at the Harivansh Tana Bhagat Indoor Stadium in Ranchi's Khelgaon. During the event, they stressed the…

No Paper Leak in Jharkhand, Recruitment Issues Can Be Resolved Through Talks: Minister Irfan Ansari

Ranchi: Jharkhand Health and Medical Education Minister Irfan Ansari on Thursday dismissed allegations of a paper leak in the state, saying the concerns raised by students protesting against recruitment examinations could be addressed through dialogue…