India faced challenges in every era but had heroes like Sardar Patel, Birsa Munda: PM Modi in 'Mann Ki Baat'

New Delhi (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday addressed the nation in his 115th episode of 'Mann Ki Baat', saying India faced some challenges in every era but had heroes like Sardar Patel and Bhagwan Birsa Munda, who had the courage…

PM Modi gifts exquisite artworks from Jharkhand, Maha to world leaders at BRICS Summit

 New Delhi (IANS) In the recently concluded BRICS Summit in Kazan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi gifted exquisite artworks from Jharkhand and Maharashtra to state heads of Russia, Iran and Uzbekistan.

The gifts that PM Modi gave to world leaders…

Israeli military launches strikes on military targets in Iran

Dubai (IANS) Israel launched airstrikes early Saturday targeting what it described as military targets in Iran in retaliation for a ballistic missile assault on October 1, officials said. 

There was no immediate information on damage in Iran.

BJP appoints Ravindra Kumar Ray as Jharkhand Working President

New Delhi (IANS) Amid Jharkhand's ongoing Assembly election campaign, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) announced a major organisational change in the state. On Saturday, the party high command appointed former MP, Dr Ravindra Kumar Ray as the…

India's ties with West Asian countries transformed under PM Modi, says EAM Jaishankar

New Delhi (IANS) External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday emphasised the remarkable transformation in India’s relations with West Asian countries since Prime Minister Narendra Modi took office in 2014. 

Addressing the gathering at…

Huge row erupts over Jharkhand Minister's remark; BJP and Cong take complaints to EC

Ranchi (IANS) A major controversy has erupted over remarks made by Jharkhand Minister and Congress candidate from Jamtara, Irfan Ansari.  

Both the BJP and the Congress have lodged complaints with the Election Commission, with the BJP accusing…

Shivraj Singh Chouhan urges Hemant Soren to sack Irfan Ansari over remarks on Sita Soren

Ranchi (IANS) Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has called upon Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren to remove Minister Irfan Ansari from his cabinet over his alleged derogatory remarks against BJP candidate Sita Soren.  

Chouhan…

BJP will form govt in Maha, J'khand with full majority: Gajendra Shekhawat

Jodhpur (IANS) Union Minister of Culture and Tourism Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on Saturday expressed confidence that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will repeat its Haryana electoral success and form the government with a full majority in the states…

Soldier injured in J&K terrorist attack succumbs, toll mounts to 5

Srinagar (IANS) One soldier injured in a terrorist attack on an Army vehicle on Thursday in Botapathri area of J&K’s Gulmarg succumbed to his injuries in the hospital on Friday, taking the toll in the terrorist attack to five.  

Officials said…

Impact of cyclone ‘Dana’ on Jharkhand: Heavy rains, schools closed in Kolhan division

Ranchi (IANS) Cyclone Dana has significantly impacted Jharkhand after it hit the coast of Odisha on Thursday midnight. Heavy rains have lashed various regions in Jharkhand, especially in the Kolhan division, which has seen consistent downpours since…