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Abhay Parashar

Abhay Parashar is currently working as a Associate Editor with india tv. He has around 20 years of experience in crime and political beat, with particular expertise in crime beat, CBI, underworld, income tax, elections coverage, international issues related to nepal and nearby countries. Abhay Parashar worked with many top hindi news channels and has been associated with India TV for the past nine years. Expertise areas Breaking news, on-ground and studio anchoring, digital interviews, podcasts.

JPSC paper leak mastermind Abhay Tiwari's wife, brother arrested by CID in exam fraud case
India | Aug 18, 2026, 11:56 PM IST
Abhay Tiwari has already been jailed. Earlier in the day, a CID team visited Giridih and interrogated both individuals. Following the interrogation, they were arrested and brought to Ranchi.
Jharkhand govt cancels JSSC-CGL exam, all tests held by TDPL since 2014; students firm on CBI probe
Jharkhand | Aug 17, 2026, 11:58 PM IST
Chief Minister Hemant Soren said that several surprising factors have emerged during the investigation into alleged examination irregularities in the state, but the details cannot be disclosed at this stage as the probe is still underway.
CID arrests Ajita Bhattacharya's PA for extorting Rs 40 lakh to manage JPSC interviews
Jharkhand | Aug 17, 2026, 11:56 PM IST
Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) members Ajita Bhattacharya had resigned from her post amid ongoing student protests over alleged irregularities in examinations and a CID investigation.

CBI chargesheets Samarth Singh, Giribala Singh in Twisha Sharma death case, family seeks answers
Madhya Pradesh | Aug 17, 2026, 11:55 PM IST
The CBI has chargesheeted Samarth Singh and Giribala Singh in former actor-model Twisha Sharma's death case. Her family alleges cruelty and dowry harassment, while the CBI has sought further investigation into other aspects.
Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren offers to hold talks with JPSC protesting students on Monday
Jharkhand | Aug 16, 2026, 11:45 PM IST
The protesting students have been invited for a discussion on August 17, 2026, at 2:00 PM. They have been offered the option to participate in the talks accompanied by their legal advisors.
Students burn effigies of Hemant Soren, Rahul Gandhi in Ranchi; plan gherao of CM's residence |Video
Jharkhand | Aug 16, 2026, 08:13 PM IST
The student leaders have been demanding action over alleged irregularities in recruitment examinations conducted by the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) and Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC).

JPSC-JSSC aspirants demand CM Hemant Soren’s resignation, issues ultimatum to govt
Jharkhand | Aug 15, 2026, 11:36 PM IST
The students organisations will burn the effigies of CM Hemant Soren and Rahul Gandhi across 24 districts of the state on Sunday, August 16. The protestors have warned to gherao the CM’s residence on August 20.
Several errors found in questions for ACF exam conducted by JPSC, who prepared these papers?
India | Aug 15, 2026, 06:05 PM IST
The JPSC conducted the Assistant Conservator of Forests (ACF) Mains exam on April 4, 2026. While the JPSC cancelled the 'JPSC 14' exam, similar irregularities have now come to light in this other examination.
Plea filed in Jharkhand HC seeking other exams conducted by JPSC under probe after paper leak
Jharkhand | Aug 13, 2026, 10:04 PM IST
The petitioner has demanded a CBI inquiry to ensure a fair and independent investigation into the entire matter, including all examinations conducted by JPSC and JSSC through TDPL.

Hemant Soren warns of massive agitation over passage of Mines and Minerals Amendment Bill
Jharkhand | Aug 13, 2026, 08:14 PM IST
Hemant Soren called the legislation a "black bill" and a grave injustice to Jharkhand and said the state would not accept what he described as "stepmotherly treatment" from the Centre and would launch a 'massive agitation' that the entire nation will watch.
Jharkhand students continue JSSC CGL protest, allege attempt to remove them from site at midnight
Jharkhand | Aug 12, 2026, 12:57 PM IST
Jharkhand students continued their protest over demands including cancellation of the JSSC CGL exam and a CBI investigation. Student spokesperson Piyush Kumar Singh spoke about the late-night visit by the DC and SSP, generator concerns and the ongoing hunger strike at the protest site.
JSSC-CGL paper was leaked in 2024 too; candidates paid Rs 12 lakh each in exchange for papers
Jharkhand | Aug 11, 2026, 12:38 PM IST
As per investigators, Rs 12 lakh was collected from each of approximately 15 candidates, that amount to around Rs 1.80 crore. During investigation, Abhay Tiwari alias Manoj Kumar Tiwari admitted to having candidates memorise about 65 questions and answers.

L Khiangte, former JPSC chairman, arrested amid student protests in Ranchi
Jharkhand | Aug 10, 2026, 11:51 PM IST
Jharkhand CID has arrested former JPSC Chairman L.Khiangte for his alleged role in JPSC and JSSC job scams, as per sources.
'I'm no God': Devendra Mahto joins Jharkhand students' stir, appeals for calm on CM Soren's birthday
Jharkhand | Aug 10, 2026, 12:28 PM IST
JLKM leader Devendra Nath Mahto, despite losing 10.5 kg of weight after being on a fast for nine days, joined the students' march toward the Jharkhand Assembly, criticising the Hemant Soren government for not accepting the demands of the agitators. However, he said everyone should remain peaceful.
Jharkhand govt agrees to cancel JPSC exam, but not ready for CBI probe; students protest to continue
Jharkhand | Aug 09, 2026, 11:48 PM IST
The Jharkhand government has agreed to the majority of the demands of the students protesting against the alleged JPSC exam irregularities. The state government has agreed to cancel the JPSC PT exam after students' protest.

Jharkhand govt likely to cancel 14th JPSC PT;CBI probe, reforms among key discussion points: Sources
Jharkhand | Aug 09, 2026, 12:56 PM IST
Jharkhand's JPSC-JSSC student protest enters its 16th day as the government holds fresh talks with two student delegations. The 14th JPSC PT cancellation, judicial probe and recruitment reforms are among the key demands.
CID summons sitting JPSC members in connection with exam irregularities investigation
India | Aug 08, 2026, 11:59 PM IST
The CID has summoned all three sitting JPSC members for questioning over alleged exam irregularities that have sparked protests across Jharkhand. Thousands of students marched under the JPSC-JSSC Reform Forum banner, demanding the exam be cancelled.
Student observing hunger strike during JPSC protest admitted to ICU at Sadar Hospital in Ranchi
India | Aug 08, 2026, 05:39 PM IST
The Jharkhand government on Saturday held talks with the Devendra Nath Mahto-led faction of the job aspirants over the alleged paper leaks, however, failed to break the deadlock as the protesters decided that their agitation would continue until all their demands are met.
Jharkhand student protests intensify as talks with government fail to resolve JPSC-JSSC exam row
Jharkhand | Aug 08, 2026, 02:44 PM IST
Jharkhand students continue their agitation over alleged irregularities and paper leaks in recruitment exams after fresh talks with the government failed to end the deadlock. Protesters are demanding exam cancellations, reforms and an independent probe into the allegations.
'We presented our demands, protest to continue': Protesters meet Jharkhand govt over JPSC paper leak
India | Aug 07, 2026, 11:57 PM IST
After meeting with the aspirants' delegation, Jharkhand Minister Sudivya Kumar Sonu said, "We had a meeting with the students in a cordial atmosphere. We understood the demands of students. Govt is committed to deliberate on the students' demand, seriously."