Former J’khand CM Madhu Koda petitions SC seeking suspension of conviction in coal scam

New Delhi (IANS) Former Jharkhand Chief Minister Madhu Koda has petitioned the Supreme Court seeking suspension of his conviction in the Rs 4,000 crore coal scam to enable him to contest forthcoming Assembly polls. 

On Thursday, a bench headed…

Gangster Aman Sahu barred from contesting elections, petitions rejected by Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh HCs

Ranchi (IANS) Gangster Aman Sahu has been barred from contesting the Jharkhand Assembly elections after both the Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh High Courts rejected his petitions seeking permission to enter the electoral fray. 

Sahu, facing over…

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz heads to New Delhi for intergovernmental consultations

New Delhi (IANS) German Chancellor Olaf Scholz will arrive in New Delhi Thursday night for the 7th Intergovernmental Consultations (IGC) that will take place on Friday under the motto 'Growing Together with Innovation, Mobility and Sustainability'.

Dana intensifies into severe cyclonic storm, to hit Odisha coast between Bhitarkanika and Dhamra

Bhubaneswar, (IANS) The cyclonic storm Dana developed over east-central Bay of Bengal has intensified into a 'severe' cyclonic storm The severe cyclonic storm is expected to hit the Odisha coast between Bhitarkanika in Kendrapara district…

Shivraj Singh Chouhan slams Hemant Soren govt over corruption, promises jobs and free sand if BJP wins

Garhwa (IANS) Union Minister and BJP’s election in-charge for Jharkhand, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, mounted an attack on Chief Minister Hemant Soren and his ministers, accusing them of widespread corruption. 

During a campaign event in Garhwa on…

Mutual trust, mutual respect and mutual sensitivity key to future of India-China ties, PM Modi tells Xi Jinping

Kazan (Russia) (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday conveyed it to the Chinese President Xi Jinping that India-China ties have to be based on three mutuals - mutual trust, mutual respect and mutual sensitivity - if they have to return…

Orange alert in Jharkhand for cyclone 'Dana', several trains cancelled

Ranchi (IANS) The Met Department has issued an orange alert for Jharkhand as Cyclone 'Dana', originating from the Bay of Bengal, is set to impact the state, with heavy rains, accompanied by thunderstorms, expected in several parts, particularly…

Jharkhand elections: JMM releases list of 35 nominees, RJD names 6 candidates

Ranchi (IANS) The JMM has released a list of 35 candidates for the Jharkhand Assembly elections, naming Chief Minister Hemant Soren from Barhait, his wife Kalpana Soren from Gandey and brother Basant Soren from Dumka. 

According to the list…

Hockey, cricket, wrestling, badminton, squash axed from 2026 CWG in Glasgow

London (IANS) In a major blow to India's medal hopes in the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, the organisers have dropped hockey, cricket, wrestling, badminton, squash, and table tennis, among others, from the sports programme for the coming…

Notification issued for second phase of Jharkhand Assembly polls

Ranchi (IANS) The Election Commission on Tuesday issued notification for the second phase of the Jharkhand Assembly elections, covering 38 seats, starting the nomination process for candidates. Polling for this phase is scheduled for November 20.