President Confers Padma Bhushan on Shibu Soren Posthumously, Wife Rupi Soren Accepts Honour at Rashtrapati Bhavan

Ranchi: An emotional chapter in Jharkhand's history unfolded at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Tuesday as the late tribal leader and Jharkhand movement icon Shibu Soren was posthumously honoured with the Padma Bhushan, one of India's highest civilian…

Jharkhand Cracks Down on Over 8 Lakh Fake Ration Card Holders, Recovery and Legal Action Planned

Ranchi: The Jharkhand government has launched a statewide drive against people who have been illegally availing benefits under the public distribution system (PDS). More than eight lakh suspected ineligible ration card holders have been identified,…

Human-Elephant Conflict Escalates in Jharkhand: Over 474 Lives Lost in Five Years as Wildlife Strays into Villages

Ranchi: Human-elephant conflict is becoming an increasingly serious concern in Jharkhand, with incidents of wild elephants entering villages and damaging homes continuing to rise. The latest case was reported from Golgo village in the Domchanch…

'Operation Tiger' Strengthens Shinde's Hold in Maharashtra, Deals Major Blow to Uddhav Sena

Mumbai — The launch of "Operation Tiger" has triggered one of the biggest political realignments in Maharashtra since the 2022 split in the Shiv Sena, significantly boosting Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde's influence while…

Lucknow Coaching Centre Fire Claims 14 Lives; CM Yogi Rushes Back from Aligarh

Lucknow: At least 14 people lost their lives after a massive fire engulfed a three-storey coaching centre building in the Purania area of Aliganj, Lucknow, on Monday. The victims are believed to be between 20 and 24 years old.

The tragedy…

US Approves $482 Million Military Support Package for India's Apache Helicopters, M777 Guns

New Delhi: The United States has cleared a military sustainment package worth an estimated **$482.2 million** to support India's fleet of **AH-64E Apache attack helicopters** and **M777A2 Ultra-Light Howitzers**, a move aimed at boosting…

54 Injured, 18 Missing in Explosion at Qatar's Key Ras Laffan Gas Hub

Doha: At least 54 people were injured and 18 others are missing after a powerful explosion and fire struck Qatar's Ras Laffan industrial city, one of the world's largest liquefied natural gas (LNG) hubs, late Sunday night.

The blast…

PM Modi Commissions Three Naval Vessels, Says India is Building a Self-Reliant Maritime Future

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday commissioned three key naval platforms—INS Dunagiri, INS Sanshodhak and INS Agray—at the Tri-Commissioning ceremony held at Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, describing the event as another…

Israel Orders Military to Halt Fire in Lebanon Amid Rising Regional Tensions

Jerusalem: Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Israel Katz have instructed the Israeli military to cease fire in Lebanon, according to local media reports.

Despite the order, Israeli forces will continue to maintain their positions in parts…

Congress Shifts to Damage Control After Rajya Sabha Setback, Calls for Alliance Unity

Ranchi: Just days after suffering a shock defeat in the Jharkhand Rajya Sabha election, the Congress has softened its tone and is now focused on preserving the ruling alliance. After senior Congress leaders and ministers initially exchanged sharp…