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  Jharkhand CM meets Kharge and Rahul Gandhi, term it as 'courtesy call'

  September 03, 2024 13:36 IST

  The meeting comes days after former Jharkhand chief minister Champai Soren joined the BJP after resigning from the JMM citing dissatisfaction with the party’s current style of functioning and "bitter humiliation".

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  Chirag Paswan issued e-challan for going faster than legal speed limit at toll plaza in Bihar

  September 02, 2024 18:54 IST

  The e-challan was issued after Paswan’s car was reportedly found speeding in the newly installed e-detection system at a toll plaza in Bihar. He was travelling on a national highway from Hajipur to Champaran.

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  Jharkhand to get new Vande Bharat trains after PM Modi's flag-off event on Sept 15 | Know routes

  September 02, 2024 13:04 IST

  The Vande Bharat Express, first introduced on February 15, 2019, under the 'Make in India' initiative, has become a symbol of luxury and speed in rail travel.

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  Jharkhand: 11 aspirants die while undertaking physical tests during government recruitment drive

  September 01, 2024 22:25 IST

  Jharkhand news: A total of 1,27,772 aspirants appeared for the physical tests till August 30 (Friday), out of which 78,023 cleared it.

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  Expelled JMM leader Lobin Hembrom joins BJP, day after Champai Soren switched sides

  August 31, 2024 17:10 IST

  Madhu Koda shared the stage with state BJP chief Babulal Marandi and former CM Champai Soren, as expelled JMM leader Lobin Hembrom joined the party. Koda's wife, Geeta Koda quit Congress and joined the BJP earlier this year.

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  Champai Soren set to join BJP today, prioritises development of Jharkhand and tribals

  August 30, 2024 14:19 IST

  Champai Soren said that he would work for the development of Jharkhand and to save the existence of tribals.

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  Ramdas Soren sworn in as minister in Hemant Soren's cabinet, replaces Champai Soren who switches to

  August 30, 2024 12:25 IST

  Ghatshila MLA Ramdas Soren has been sworn in as a minister in Jharkhand's Hemant Soren-led government, replacing former Chief Minister Champai Soren in the state cabinet

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  Champai Soren resigns from JMM, says 'will continue to struggle for people of Jharkhand'

  August 29, 2024 6:24 IST

  Soren's resignation comes two days after he met Union Home Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party leader Amit Shah in New Delhi. The former Chief Minister is slated to join the saffron party on August 30.

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  Champai Soren was under 'surveillance' of his own state police for last five months, says Himanta

  August 28, 2024 14:49 IST

  Himanta Biswa Sarma's announcement ends days of speculations concerning the tribal stalwart Champai Soren's next move following the latter's unceremonious exit as chief minister and joining the saffron party.

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  Old electricity bills for families below poverty line will be waived in Jharkhand: Hemant Soren

  August 28, 2024 12:18 IST

  Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren said that the state government is giving 200 units of free electricity and now in the first phase, all the old electricity dues of the poor who do not pay Income Tax Returns will be waived off.

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  Champai Soren confirms to join BJP on August 30, day after meeting Amit Shah in Delhi

  August 27, 2024 13:06 IST

  Champai Soren had earlier said that after so much humiliation in the JMM, he was forced to look for an alternative path.

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  BJP-AJSU to contest Jharkhand Assembly Elections together, Sudesh Mahto announces alliance

  August 26, 2024 20:29 IST

  AJSU and the BJP will contest the Jharkhand Assembly Elections together, Sudesh Mahto announced in the national capital after meeting Amit Shah.

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  'Want Champai, Hemant Soren to join BJP, will support JMM if…': Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

  August 26, 2024 18:34 IST

  Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma said that he wants Champai Soren and Hemant Soren to join the BJP. He also outlined the conditions under which the BJP will extend its support to the JMM.

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  Jharkhand: Five killed after truck turns turtle in Hazaribag

  August 26, 2024 9:25 IST

  The truck overturned after it hit the divider during the early hours of Monday. While four people died on the spot, one other succumbed to his injuries in hospital.

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  Jharkhand BJP chief, union minister among 12,051 booked over BJYM rally clashes in Ranchi

  August 25, 2024 10:41 IST

  The Bhartiya Janta Yuva Morcha, BJP's youth wing, on Friday called the 'Yuva Aakrosh rally' against CM Hemant Soren's government for failing to fulfil promises made before elections. The govt imposed restrictions and launched a crackdown on BJYM workers, prompting top state leadership to protest.

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  Section 144 imposed in parts of Ranchi ahead of BJYM’s ‘Yuva Aakrosh rally’: Check restrictions

  August 23, 2024 11:37 IST

  The rally has been planned by BJP's youth wing members to protest against the Hemant Soren-led government for allegedly failing to fulfil promises made during the last assembly elections.

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  Indian Navy joins search for missing trainer aircraft in Jharkhand

  August 22, 2024 12:07 IST

  A 19-member Indian Navy team has arrived in Jharkhand to assist in the search for a missing trainer aircraft that vanished shortly after takeoff from Jamshedpur. A body has been found in a nearby dam, suspected to be one of the two individuals aboard the aircraft.

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  Jharkhand ATS arrests 7 terrorists in raids at 14 locations, recovers arms and ammunitions

  August 22, 2024 10:17 IST

  Weapons have also been recovered from the terrorist arrested from Lohardaga.

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  Jharkhand's 'Tiger' Champai Soren roars, says 'Won't quit politics, open to floating new outfit'

  August 21, 2024 17:38 IST

  Amid speculations that he might join the BJP, the veteran politician had said he experienced "bitter humiliation" as chief minister, which compelled him to seek an alternative path.

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  Bharat Bandh: Private bus services remain suspended in Ranchi, commuters face tough time

  August 21, 2024 13:11 IST

  Bharat Bandh: From the capital city Ranchi to other districts, a significant reduction in the number of vehicles on the roads was witnessed during the day.

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  'Not talks held with Champai Soren yet': Babulal Marandi on speculation of JMM leader joining BJP

  August 19, 2024 16:02 IST

  In a post on X, Champai said that he had been asked to resign as CM during the meeting of party legislators on July 3. Champai further said that he had announced in the meeting that a new chapter was going to begin in his life

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  Champai Soren, JMM leader and former Jharkhand CM, likely to join BJP today, say sources

  August 19, 2024 8:36 IST

  Former Jharkhand chief minister Champai Soren, soon after landing in Delhi, told reporters that he hadn't met any BJP leader and was in the national capital on a "personal" visit. However, hours after his comment he posted a note on X, hinting that three options are open for him.

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  Kolkata doctor rape-murder: Medics at RIMS Ranchi fight for justice, demand Mamata's resignation

  August 18, 2024 20:27 IST

  Kolkata doctor rape-murder case: Doctors across the country have taken part in the protest against the rape-murder of a trainee doctor in Kolkata. The medics at RIMS Ranchi launched a 'pen down movement' in support of the protests and raised several demands for the medical fraternity.

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  Champai Soren pens heartfelt note amid BJP switch buzz: ‘Blow to self respect, broken from within'

  August 18, 2024 18:47 IST

  Champai Soren said for the first time in his spotless political journey of the last four decades, he was broken from within and could not understand what to do.

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  Champai Soren opens up on switch to BJP buzz: 'All options open for me, forced to explore...'

  August 19, 2024 6:07 IST

  Champai Soren’s visit to the national capital has sparked significant political activity, leading to speculation about his possible defection ahead of this year’s Jharkhand assembly elections.

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  Hemant Soren's first reaction amid buzz of Champai Soren joining BJP: 'Money is such a thing...'

  August 19, 2024 6:38 IST

  Champai Soren’s visit to the national capital has stirred considerable political activity, fueling rumours about his potential defection ahead of this year’s Jharkhand assembly elections.

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  Champai Soren removes JMM from his X profile, adds fuel to speculations about joining BJP

  August 18, 2024 14:20 IST

  The sources said Champai Soren was unhappy with the way he was removed from the Jharkhand CM post to make Hemant Soren the chief minister again.

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  Will JMM leader Champai Soren join BJP? Here’s what former Jharkhand CM said after arriving in Delhi

  August 18, 2024 13:23 IST

  Interestingly, Champai Soren’s visit to the national capital has sparked a flurry of political activity, with rumours making the rounds about his potential defection ahead of the Jharkhand assembly elections that will take place this year.