Jharkhand Municipal Polls: Vote Counting Begins Across 48 Urban Bodies

New Delhi: The counting of votes for the urban local body elections in Jharkhand began on Friday under tight security arrangements across the state.

Elections were held on February 23 for 48 Urban Local Bodies (ULBs), comprising nine Municipal…

Centre Releases Rs 275 Crore to Strengthen Rural Governance in Jharkhand

New Delhi The Centre on Friday announced the release of Rs 275.13 crore to strengthen Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) and rural local bodies (RLBs) in Jharkhand under the 15th Finance Commission grants for the financial year 2025–26.

Delhi court acquits Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia in liquor excise policy case

New Delhi, Feb 27 :  A Delhi court on Friday acquitted former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and his deputy Manish Sisodia in famous Excise scam.

The Rouse Avenue Court observed that there was no evidence against…

NHRC Flags Children’s Data Privacy Risks in US AI Firm–Pratham Tie-Up, Seeks Reports

New Delhi: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued notices to the Union Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, the Department of School Education and Literacy, the Department of Higher Education, and all states and union…

India’s GDP Likely to Grow 6.8–7.2% in FY27 Amid Reforms and Trade Pacts: EY

New Delhi- India’s economy is expected to register growth between 6.8 per cent and 7.2 per cent in the financial year 2026–27, driven by ongoing economic reforms and a series of bilateral trade agreements with major global economies, according…

Top Court Grants Interim Relief to CM Soren, Stays ED-Linked MP-MLA Trial

In a significant development, the Supreme Court of India stayed the MP-MLA court proceedings against Hemant Soren over allegations of ignoring ED summonses. The apex court sought a response from the Enforcement Directorate and halted further action…

Dhanbad Court Put on High Alert After Anonymous Bomb Threat Email

Dhanbad: An anonymous email claiming a bomb had been placed at the Dhanbad Civil Court triggered swift security action on Wednesday. Court authorities ordered a full evacuation, and police sealed the premises to carry out detailed checks with bomb…

PM Modi Begins Israel Visit to Deepen Defence, Trade and Innovation Cooperation

New Delhi- Prime Minister Narendra Modi will travel to Israel from Wednesday, where he is scheduled to hold talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to further strengthen bilateral ties across defence and security, trade and economic relations,…

Education, Health and Tourism Get Major Push in Jharkhand Budget; 100 CM Schools Announced

Ranchi- The Jharkhand government has outlined an ambitious development agenda in its 2026–27 Budget, with major announcements in the education and healthcare sectors, including 100 new CM Schools of Excellence and the proposal for a new university…

Jharkhand Tables Rs 1.58 Lakh Crore ‘Abua Dishom’ Budget, Flags Rs 16,000 Cr Gap in Central Support

Ranchi- Jharkhand Finance Minister Radha Krishna Kishore on Tuesday presented a Rs 1.58 lakh crore Budget for the financial year 2026–27 in the state Assembly, branding it as the “Abua Dishom Budget” aimed at inclusive, sustainable…