INDIA Bloc's Public Feud Appears More Optics Than Reality; Power Takes Priority Over Accountability

Ranchi: Most people are familiar with the Surf Excel slogan, *"Daag Achhe Hain" (Stains are Good).* In the aftermath of the Rajya Sabha election results in Jharkhand, the slogan seems to have acquired a political meaning.

The…

Union Minister Manohar Lal Reviews Power Sector and Urban Development Projects with Jharkhand Government

Ranchi: Union Minister for Power and Housing & Urban Affairs Manohar Lal Khattar reviewed the progress of Jharkhand's power sector and urban development projects during a high-level meeting in Ranchi.

The meeting was attended by Sudivya…

India Expands LPG Import Sources Amid West Asia Crisis; OMCs Bear Rs 22,000 Crore Losses

New Delhi: India significantly diversified its liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) imports during the recent conflict in West Asia, increasing purchases from the United States, Iran, and several other countries to reduce its dependence on Gulf suppliers,…

India Extends Dominance with Five More Medals at ISSF Junior World Championship

Suhl (Germany): India continued its impressive run at the ISSF Junior World Championship 2026 in Suhl, Germany, collecting five more medals on the second day of competition to remain at the top of the medal standings.

The biggest highlights…

Jharkhand Releases Rs 405 Crore for MLAD Fund, Each MLA to Get Rs 5 Crore for Development Works

Ranchi: In a major push to regional development projects across Jharkhand, the Rural Development Department has released funds under the MLA Local Area Development Scheme for the current financial year. A total of Rs 405 crore has been allocated…

No Domicile Certificate Required for SC, OBC Scholarship Applicants, Says Centre

New Delhi: In a major relief for students, the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has removed the requirement of submitting a domicile certificate while applying for scholarship schemes meant for Scheduled Caste (SC) and Other Backward…

Delhi HC Backs Centre’s Temporary Telegram Ban Ahead of NEET Re-Exam

New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Friday upheld the Centre’s decision to temporarily suspend Telegram services across India ahead of the NEET (UG) 2026 re-examination, ruling that the government had acted within the framework of the law and…

Cross-Voting Stuns INDIA Bloc in Jharkhand, NDA-Backed Parimal Nathwani Wins Rajya Sabha Seat

Ranchi: In a major political upset, cross-voting within the ruling INDIA bloc helped NDA-backed Independent candidate Parimal Nathwani secure a surprise victory in the Rajya Sabha election from Jharkhand on Thursday, dealing a significant blow…

RSS Office Attack Probe: Main Accused Escapes Police Custody, Recaptured After Encounter

Ranchi: The investigation into the petrol bomb attack on the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) state office in Ranchi took a dramatic turn on Thursday after the prime accused escaped from police custody, only to be recaptured following a brief encounter…

Major Blow to Uddhav Camp as Six Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs Rebel, Eye Merger with Shinde Faction

New Delhi: The Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (UBT) suffered a major political setback on Thursday after six of its nine Lok Sabha MPs skipped a crucial parliamentary party meeting and moved to align with the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv…