Nepal Flood Death Toll Rises to 270, Over 800 People Still Missing

The death toll from the devastating Bhote Koshi floods in Nepal has risen to 270, with rescue teams continuing to recover bodies from several downstream districts, Nepal Police said on Thursday.

The massive flash flood, which originated in…

Nepal Floods Defy Early Earthquake Theory, Experts Probe Glacial Collapse

The devastating flash floods along the China-Nepal border have raised fresh questions about the forces behind the disaster, after what was initially believed to be an earthquake was later identified as a massive glacial collapse and debris flow.

Jharkhand High Court Refuses to Stay Cancellation of APP Exam, Seeks Government Response

The Jharkhand High Court on Thursday declined to put an interim stay on the state government's decision to cancel the Assistant Public Prosecutor (APP) examination. The court was hearing petitions filed by candidates challenging the government's…

Jharkhand High Court Issues Contempt Notice to DGP Over CCTV Delay in Police Stations

The Jharkhand High Court has taken a serious view of the failure to install CCTV cameras in police stations across the state despite its earlier directions. During a hearing on Thursday, the court expressed displeasure over the non-compliance and…

Raksha Bandhan Relief: Rs.98.92 Crore Transferred to Accounts of 3.95 Lakh Women in Ranchi

Nearly four lakh women in Ranchi district received a financial boost ahead of Raksha Bandhan, with the August instalment under the Chief Minister Maiya Samman Yojana transferred directly to their bank accounts.

A total of 3,95,692 women benefited…

Jharkhand Recruitment Scam: CID Probes Claims of CDPO Seats Being Sold for Up to Rs 12 Lakh

The investigation into alleged irregularities in Jharkhand recruitment examinations has taken a significant turn after prime accused Abhay Kumar Tiwari reportedly made a detailed confession before the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), alleging…

CIA Chief John Ratcliffe Makes Unannounced Moscow Visit Amid Stalled Ukraine Peace Efforts

CIA Director John Ratcliffe has made an unannounced visit to Moscow for meetings with Russian officials, according to reports by CBS News and CNN, at a time when US-backed efforts to bring an end to the Russia-Ukraine war remain largely deadlocked.

Restrictions Imposed Around 4 Centres in Ranchi Ahead of NEET-PG 2026 Exam

Ranchi is tightening security arrangements ahead of the NEET-PG 2026 examination scheduled to be held on August 30. The administration has imposed prohibitory orders within a 200-metre radius of four examination centres in the city.

The order…

Allahabad HC Dress Code Verdict Sparks Debate Over Hijab in Schools

A fresh political debate has erupted over the wearing of hijab in educational institutions after the Allahabad High Court ruled that students cannot insist on changing or modifying a school's prescribed dress code according to their personal preferences.

Jharkhand Sadar Hospitals to Go Digital, Patients to Check Doctor and Medicine Availability Online

Jharkhand is moving towards a more technology-driven and transparent public healthcare system, with the state government planning to introduce digital services across Sadar hospitals in all districts. The initiative is aimed at making information…