Hemant Soren Reviews Finance, Commercial Tax Departments; Stresses Better Budget Management and Revenue Growth

Ranchi: Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Monday chaired a high-level review meeting with officials of the Finance and Commercial Tax departments at the Jharkhand Ministry, focusing on the state’s financial health, revenue collection and effective…

Three AIADMK MLAs resign from Assembly, join ruling TVK in Tamil Nadu

Chennai- In a significant political development in Tamil Nadu, three MLAs from All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) resigned from the Assembly on Monday before joining the ruling Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK).

The legislators…

Blast on Jaffar Express Shuttle in Balochistan Leaves 24 Dead, Scores Injured

Quetta: At least 24 people lost their lives and 82 others were injured after a powerful explosion targeted a shuttle of the Jaffar Express in Pakistan’s Balochistan province on Sunday.

According to police sources, the shuttle was carrying…

BJP Takes Commanding Early Lead in Falta Repoll, Trinamool Slips to Fourth Spot

Kolkata- The Bharatiya Janata Party surged ahead in the early rounds of counting for the repoll in West Bengal’s Falta Assembly constituency on Sunday, with party candidate Debnagshi Panda opening up a massive lead over rivals.

According…

Iran Says Draft Peace MoU With US Near Finalisation Amid Ongoing Talks

Tehran- Esmaeil Baghaei on Saturday said that Iran and the United States are working towards finalising a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at ending the ongoing conflict in the region.

Speaking to Iran’s state-run IRIB news agency…

Jharkhand CM orders urgent measures to tackle drinking water crisis amid heatwave

Ranchi- With large parts of Jharkhand facing severe heatwave conditions, Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Saturday directed officials across the state to ensure uninterrupted access to drinking water for the public.

The Chief Minister instructed…

Jamiat issues Bakrid advisory, urges Muslims to follow law and maintain cleanliness

New Delhi- Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind on Saturday released a detailed advisory ahead of Bakrid, appealing to Muslims across the country to perform Qurbani (animal sacrifice) in accordance with the law, government regulations, and civic responsibilities.

China coal mine blast kills 82, nine still trapped as rescue efforts continue

Taiyuan- At least 82 people have lost their lives and nine others remain trapped after a massive gas explosion at a coal mine in north China’s Shanxi Province, according to reports from Xinhua news agency.

The accident took place on Friday…

NEET-UG 2026: Refund portal opens; candidates can submit bank details till May 27

New Delhi: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has activated the refund facility for candidates who appeared in the cancelled NEET-UG 2026 examination held on May 3. Students can now submit their bank account details through the official…

Third Fuel Price Hike in 8 Days Pushes Up Petrol, Diesel Rates in Jamshedpur

Jamshedpur: Residents of Jamshedpur are facing another rise in fuel prices, with petrol and diesel rates increasing for the third time within just eight days. The fresh hike has further added to the financial pressure on consumers and commuters alike.