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.

PM Modi, Amit Shah, JP Nadda, Rajnath Singh among BJP’s star campaigners for Jharkhand elections

Ranchi (IANS) The BJP has unveiled a list of 40-star campaigners for the Jharkhand Assembly elections which includes top leaders of the party such as Prime Minister Narendra Modi, BJP National President JP Nadda, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Home…

Jharkhand Minister Irfan Ansari's remark on Sita Soren stirs row, apology demanded

Ranchi (IANS) Irfan Ansari, a Minister in Jharkhand's Hemant Soren-led government and Congress candidate from the Jamtara constituency has stirred controversy with his remarks about BJP candidate Sita Soren, calling her “rejected” and a "borrowed…

Former Jharkhand CM Madhu Koda to sit out polls as SC dismisses plea to suspend coal scam conviction

New Delhi (IANS) In a setback to former Jharkhand Chief Minister Madhu Koda, the Supreme Court on Friday dismissed his plea seeking suspension of his conviction in the Rs 4,000 crore coal scam to enable him to contest forthcoming Assembly polls. 

Lalu Yadav claims INDIA Bloc will form govt in Jharkhand

Patna (IANS) Lalu Prasad Yadav, the National President of the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), on Friday, expressed confidence that the INDIA Bloc would secure victory in the upcoming Jharkhand Assembly elections, paving the way for the coalition to form…

Cong MLA denied ticket at midnight in Jharkhand, joins Samajwadi Party hours later

Ranchi (IANS) In the high-stakes world of politics, leaders frequently change parties in the hope of securing a ticket. In Jharkhand, a dramatic instance of this was seen late on Thursday night, when the Congress party denied a ticket to one of its…

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…

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…

A day of show of strength in Jharkhand as over 100 candidates including CM Hemant Soren file nomination

Ranchi (IANS) Thursday saw a significant show of strength in Jharkhand as more than 100 prominent candidates filed their nomination papers for the upcoming Assembly elections.  

From major cities to smaller towns, rallies and public meetings…

Himanta accuses Hemant Soren of betraying Jharkhand, lying in name of his father

Ranchi (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma mounted a sharp attack on Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren, accusing him of deceiving the people by swearing falsely in the name of his father, Shibu Soren.  

Speaking at an election…