J&K: Two soldiers injured in ongoing Anantnag gunfight

Srinagar (IANS) Two soldiers were injured on Saturday in the ongoing gunfight between the security forces and the terrorists in J&K’s Anantnag district. 

Officials said that the injured soldiers have been evacuated to the hospital and the escape…

Paris Olympics: Neeraj bags silver as Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem sets new Olympic Record

Paris (IANS) Neeraj Chopra's hopes of winning a second successive gold medal to add to his first from Tokyo failed to materialise and the Indian had to be satisfied with a silver medal in the men's javelin throw final in the Paris Olympics…

Not even remote possibility of trial ending soon, Sisodia can’t be kept in jail indefinitely: SC

New Delhi (IANS) The Supreme Court on Friday said that senior AAP leader and former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia cannot be kept behind bars for an unlimited period of time in the hope of a speedy completion of trial in the excise policy…

Mild earthquake hits Bihar, epicenter Sikkim

Patna (IANS) A mild earthquake hit Bihar’s Kishanganj and surrounding areas causing panic among the residents who rushed out of their homes on Friday.

An official of the National Center for Seismology (NCS) said that the earthquake measured…

PM Modi dials Neeraj Chopra, hails sportsman spirit of Olympian’s family

New Delhia (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday spoke to the Paris Olympics silver medallist javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra and hailed the sportsman spirit of his family.

PM Modi congratulated the Olympian on bagging a silver medal…

PMLA court rejects Alamgir Alam’s bail

Ranchi: The Special Court for Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) in Ranchi rejected the bail petition of former minister and Congress MLA Alamgir Alam, who is accused in the tender scam related to money laundering.

The defence, representing…

Maoist insurgent with Rs 10 lakh bounty arrested in Palamu

Ranchi: In a significant development in Palamu district, the police have arrested a Maoist insurgent Sitaram Rajwar, alias Ramanji. He is a key suspect in approximately 60 major cases across Bihar and Jharkhand and carries a bounty of ?10 lakh on…

Top officials discuss anti-naxal operations

Ranchi: The Ministry of Home Affairs hosted a crucial national conference in New Delhi on Friday, focusing on strategies and updates related to anti-naxal operations across the country. This high-level meeting reviewed the current status of anti-naxal…

Santhal artists showcase skill at Tribal Mahotsav

Ranchi: The Jharkhand Tribal Mahotsav 2024 is showcasing an array of traditional art forms, including Sohrai art and Jado Patiya art, a folk painting style from Santhal Pargana.

At the festival, Santhal Pargana artists are prominently displaying…

Ensure PESA Act implementation in Jharkhand: Guv to CM

RANCHI: Governor Santosh Kumar Gangwar on Friday urged Chief Minister Hemant Soren to ensure the implementation of the Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act or PESA in Jharkhand.

Gangwar emphasised that Jharkhand was the only state…