Two killed, 8 injured in firecracker factory blast in TN

Chennai (IANS) Two persons were killed and eight others injured in a blast at a private firecracker unit in Tamil Nadu's Ariyalur district, said police on Monday.

The incident occurred at Vetriyur Viragalur under the Keelapalur police station…

EC to announce poll schedule for five states today

New Delhi  (IANS) The Election Commission of India will announce the poll schedule for Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan, Telangana and Mizoram on Monday.

The poll panel will announce the schedule during a press conference at 12 noon. 

US moving warships closer to Israel, says Defense Secy

Washington (IANS) US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has confirmed that the Pentagon is moving an aircraft carrier, warships and jets to the eastern Mediterranean and will also give Israel additional equipment and ammunition in the wake of the Hamas…

Over 1,100 dead after Hamas attack and Israel's retaliation

Jerusalem/Gaza (IANS) The death toll of Hamas' unprecedented surprise attack on Israel rose to 700, while at least 413 others were reportedly killed in Israel's retaliatory attacks on the Gaza Strip.

Citing government officials, Israel's…

Trudeau reignites diplomatic row with India

New Delhi (IANS) In a fresh provocation, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau posted on X that he has discussed India "and the importance of upholding -- and respecting -- the rule of law" with Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed, the President of the United…

A horrific cave-in Sijua, Dhanbad -five houses were destroyed, poisonous gases coming out

Ranchi/Dhanbad: There remains a threat to the lives of people living in Dhanbad BCCL fire-affected areas. Landslides are happening in these areas every day. In the early morning of Sunday, a horrifying sound with a loud noise once again occurred in…

Increase in examination and registration fees - Matric-Inter examination fee increased from Rs 30 to Rs 100

Ranchi:  Jharkhand Academic Council (JAC) has increased the registration and examination fees for matriculation and intermediate. In this regard, the Council has sent the report of revised fees to the DEO offices of all the districts. The fee for…

Monsoon will depart from Jharkhand by October 15, weather will remain clear during Durga Puja

Ranchi: The weather has cleared after five days of continuous rain. At present there is no possibility of rain in Jharkhand. 

According to the Meteorological Center based in Ranchi, monsoon will depart from Jharkhand by October 15. However,…

Chief Secretary will review the cases pending for four years

Ranchi : Jharkhand Chief Secretary Sukhdev Singh will review the cases pending for four years on Tuesday, October 10. The Chief Secretary's office has written a letter to the Home Secretary and DGP regarding this. 

It has been said in the…

There will be 50 percent youth in the Central Committee of AJSU

Ranchi : AJSU supremo Sudesh Mahato has taken steps towards bringing changes in the party's Central Committee. In the important meeting held today, it has been decided that 50 percent of the Central Committee will be people whose age is below…