Jharkhand
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'We are ready to talk': Hemant Soren invites students for dialogue amid ongoing protest in Ranchi
Jharkhand | Aug 07, 2026, 06:02 PM ISTJharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren has invited JPSC and JSSC aspirants for dialogue, promising major recruitment reforms as protests continue in Ranchi. The agitation has intensified with fresh allegations over the recruitment process and growing political attention.
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Rahul Gandhi speaks to protesting students in Jharkhand, assures support over exam irregularities
India | Aug 06, 2026, 11:41 PM ISTRahul Gandhi spoke to protesting JPSC-JSSC aspirants in Ranchi and assured support over alleged exam irregularities. Students demanded exam cancellation, a fair probe and recruitment reforms, while Congress said talks with the Jharkhand government are underway.
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'We'll talk about it tomorrow': Tejashwi Yadav avoids question on Jharkhand students' protest
Bihar | Aug 06, 2026, 06:42 PM ISTRJD leader Tejashwi Yadav avoided commenting on the Jharkhand students' protest, saying he would speak on the issue later. During his press conference, he instead focused on the Banti Yadav murder case and criticised the Bihar government over law and order.
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Jharkhand paper leak row: Protesters form 11-member team to hold talks with Hemant govt | Check list
Jharkhand | Aug 06, 2026, 06:17 PM ISTJharkhand paper leak protesters have formed an 11-member delegation to hold talks with the Hemant Soren government over alleged recruitment exam irregularities. The students continue to demand cancellation of the 14th JPSC Civil Services Examination, a CBI probe and reforms in JPSC and JSSC.
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Aaj Ki Baat : Hemant government is not canceling exam, what is students' plan?
Aaj Ki Baat | Aug 06, 2026, 12:08 AM ISTThe Jharkhand government had to bow to the students protesting against paper leaks and irregularities in government recruitment. Hemant Soren had to call a delegation of protesting students for talks.
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Over 43 lakh names deleted from Jharkhand voter list after SIR: What does EC's draft roll show
Jharkhand | Aug 05, 2026, 08:00 PM ISTThe enumeration exercise for the SIR of electoral rolls began on June 30 and continued till July 29, during which BLOs conducted door-to-door visits to distribute, collect, and verify enumeration forms.
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JPSC protesting students agree to hold talks with Jharkhand govt, demand video recording of meeting
India | Aug 05, 2026, 11:43 PM ISTHundreds of students continued their protest over alleged irregularities in the 14th JPSC examination, JSSC-CGL and other recruitment tests, demanding a CBI probe and reforms in the recruitment agencies.
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'The govt's doors are open to everyone': Hemant Soren reacts as students' protest enters Day 12
Jharkhand | Aug 05, 2026, 04:06 PM ISTJharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren has assured protesting students that the government is open to dialogue over alleged recruitment exam irregularities and will seriously consider their demands. He said investigations are progressing with arrests and raids already underway.
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14 killed, 8 injured in deadly lightning strikes in Jharkhand
Jharkhand | Aug 05, 2026, 07:08 AM ISTKhorimahua SDPO Amarendra Kumar told PTI, "at least seven people were killed and three others were injured due to lightning strikes across three police stations under my sub-division in Giridih district." Of them five died in the Deori police station area, however, three got injured.
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Jharkhand exam scam mastermind cleared 12 competitive exams in 13 yrs; wife, brother hold govt jobs
Jharkhand | Aug 04, 2026, 11:49 PM ISTAbhay Tiwari had cleared 12 competitive examinations over a span of 13 years. Among those arrested by the CID, he has been identified as the alleged mastermind behind the case.
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'The govt has eyes, ears; it is sensitive to the issue': Hemant Soren on Jharkhand students' protest
Jharkhand | Aug 04, 2026, 06:10 PM ISTJharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren has responded to the ongoing JPSC protest, saying his government is sensitive to students' concerns and awaiting the CID probe report. Students continue to demand cancellation of the preliminary exam and a CBI investigation into alleged irregularities.
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CJP to back Jharkhand students' protest over JPSC, JSSC exam irregularities, says Abhijeet Dipke
Jharkhand | Aug 03, 2026, 12:04 AM ISTJharkhand is witnessing massive protest over irregularities in JPSC, JSSC and other competitive examinations. Now, Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke has said that the CJP would back the Jharkhand students' protest.
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'Not satisfied with CID probe': Jharkhand students demand CBI investigation over JPSC, JSSC exam row
Jharkhand | Aug 02, 2026, 09:30 PM ISTHundreds of Jharkhand students continued their protest for the fifth consecutive day, demanding a CBI probe into alleged irregularities in the JPSC, JSSC-CGL, and other recruitment exams. The students also demanded the cancellation of the 14th JPSC Combined Preliminary Test held on April 19.
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JPSC exam row heats up in Jharkhand, students sit on dharna demanding CBI probe; BJP targets govt
Jharkhand | Jul 31, 2026, 11:55 PM ISTThe controversy over alleged irregularities in the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) Civil Services Preliminary Examination intensified on Friday, with students protesting for the cancellation of the exam and demanding a CBI investigation.
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Top Maoist Misir Besra, carrying bounty of over Rs 1 crore, arrested in Jharkhand police crackdown
Jharkhand | Jul 29, 2026, 08:48 AM ISTSecurity forces have arrested top Maoist leader Misir Besra, who carried a bounty of more than Rs 1 crore, in Jharkhand's Dhanbad district. The arrest marks another major success in the state's anti-Maoist campaign, following the killing of Central Committee member Anal Da earlier this year.
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Jharkhand JPSC Main exam postponed over irregularities; CID arrests JPSC official, 4 others
Jobs | Jul 23, 2026, 12:05 PM ISTJPSC said, "the Combined State/Upper Subordinate Services Main (Written) Examination-2025 (Advertisement No. 01/2026), originally scheduled from July 25, 2026, to July 27, 2026, is postponed until further notice due to unavoidable circumstances."
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Troubled by Rahu? Here's the traditional remedy devotees follow at Jharkhand's Chhinnamastika Temple
Spirituality | Jul 22, 2026, 10:45 AM ISTA video by spiritual leader Shishir Kumar explains the traditional Rahu remedy associated with Jharkhand's Chhinnamastika Temple. Devotees believe offering urad dal in a prescribed manner at the shrine can help reduce the adverse effects associated with Rahu.
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At National Stakeholders' Consultation 2026, Jharkhand pitches itself as tourism investment hub
Jharkhand | Jul 12, 2026, 09:42 PM ISTAt the National Stakeholders' Consultation 2026 in New Delhi, Jharkhand showcased how its tourism investment potential. The state government also revealed how it is transformed Jharkhand into a tourism investment hub.
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Jharkhand emerges as investment destination as CM Hemant Soren engages with global, industry leaders
Jharkhand | Jul 10, 2026, 12:04 PM ISTThe High Commissioner of Singapore to India, FICCI, CII, EaseMyTrip, MakeMyTrip, Hero Cycles, Avon Cycles and FICCI Tourism Federation have expressed strong interest in partnering with Jharkhand.
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Women chased, attacked by men in Scorpio on Ranchi-Tata Highway; disturbing video sparks outrage
Trending | Jul 10, 2026, 11:53 AM ISTA group of women were allegedly chased, threatened and attacked by two men in a black Scorpio SUV on the Ranchi-Tata Highway near Dasham Fall. The viral video has sparked outrage online, with many raising concerns over women's safety on Indian roads.