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Why are aspirants protesting in Patna despite 32,000+ teacher vacancies: Check their demands
Bihar | Aug 18, 2026, 07:24 PM ISTThe Bihar government has issued a notification for the recruitment of over 32,000 positions under TRE-4 in the state. However, students are still protesting in Patna.
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Devendra Nath Mahato ends hunger strike after Hemant Soren-led Jharkhand govt cancels JSSC-CGL exam
Jharkhand | Aug 18, 2026, 12:00 AM ISTDevendra Nath Mahato ended his hunger strike after Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren announced cancellation of the JSSC-CGL exam and TDPL recruitment processes. Mahato welcomed the decision but said the student movement for examination reforms against paper leaks will continue.
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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 ISTChief 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.
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Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren offers to hold talks with JPSC protesting students on Monday
Jharkhand | Aug 16, 2026, 11:45 PM ISTThe 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.
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Students burn effigies of Hemant Soren, Rahul Gandhi in Ranchi; plan gherao of CM's residence |Video
Jharkhand | Aug 16, 2026, 08:13 PM ISTThe 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).
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Big relief for NEET protesters in Maharashtra as govt approves process to withdraw registered cases
Maharashtra | Aug 13, 2026, 11:54 PM ISTMaharashtra has approved the process to withdraw cases against students and protesters who took part in demonstrations against the alleged NEET paper leak. The deadline for processing such cases has been extended from July 31, 2026, to March 31, 2027.
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Really frustrated that Opposition is running away from debates in Parliament: Kiren Rijiju
India | Aug 12, 2026, 05:12 PM ISTKiren Rijiju asked that how can Parliament function if there is no discussion and added that the government cannot present its views or respond in Parliament if the Opposition does not want to listen.
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Jinnah has been reborn as Rahul Gandhi: Nishikant Dubey launches scathing attack on Congress leader
India | Aug 12, 2026, 03:53 PM ISTTaking to X he said, "Jinnah's second birth has taken place in the form of Rahul Gandhi ji". With this remarks, the BJP MP intensified his attack on Rahul Gandhi over the Jharkhand students' protest and repeated his comparison of the Congress leader with Jinnah.
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OPINION | Jharkhand: Why is Hemant Soren avoiding CBI probe?
India | Aug 11, 2026, 04:25 PM ISTJharkhand's job aspirants are demanding a CBI probe into alleged irregularities in JPSC and other exams. Despite the government's acceptance of most demands, its refusal to order a CBI probe and police action against protesters have intensified the controversy.
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'Attempt to kill Hemant Soren': Jharkhand Minister Irfan Ansari's big charge against BJP MLAs
Jharkhand | Aug 11, 2026, 11:46 PM ISTJharkhand Minister Irfan Ansari alleges BJP MLAs attempted to endanger Hemant Soren during a protest at his residence. CM Hemant Soren says most students' demands have been accepted and promises examination reforms.
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Jharkhand students protest turns chaotic amid lathicharge; CM assures action on demands | 10 points
Jharkhand | Aug 10, 2026, 11:59 PM ISTSeveral agitators and four policemen were injured during a clash near the Jharkhand assembly, as police used water cannons, tear gas and lathi-charged job aspirants protesting against alleged irregularities in recruitment examinations.
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BJP calls for Jharkhand bandh today over lathicharge, supports students' demand for CBI probe
Jharkhand | Aug 11, 2026, 12:00 AM ISTJharkhand BJP has called a statewide bandh on August 11 over the police lathicharge on protesting JPSC-JSSC aspirants in Ranchi. Students are demanding a CBI probe, cancellation of the JSSC-CGL exam and comprehensive recruitment reforms.
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'No shots fired at Jantar Mantar': Nadda counters Rahul Gandhi, accuses him of 'misleading' people
India | Aug 10, 2026, 11:40 PM ISTCongress leader Rahul Gandhi said Union Home Minister Amit Shah must come clean on who authorised the firing of pellet guns on the protesting students.
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'Not interested in Amit Shah's fantasy conversations': Rahul Gandhi lays out three demands
India | Aug 10, 2026, 11:57 PM ISTRahul Gandhi demanded answers from Amit Shah over the alleged police action against protesting students and listed three key Opposition demands. The Congress leader also sought PM Modi's apology and answers over alleged irregularities involving Ram temple donations.
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'Using force against protesting students is wrong': Rahul Gandhi on lathicharge in Jharkhand
India | Aug 10, 2026, 06:38 PM ISTRahul Gandhi condemns the lathicharge on protesting students in Ranchi and urges the Jharkhand government to hold dialogue. The Congress leader says peaceful protests must be respected and students' grievances should be resolved immediately.
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Jharkhand protest: Student leader Devendra Mahto taken to hospital after his health deteriorates
Jharkhand | Aug 10, 2026, 11:42 PM ISTThe Ranchi Police used water cannons, tear gas and lathi-charged job aspirants protesting against alleged irregularities in recruitment examinations near the Jharkhand assembly.
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Jharkhand govt announces CID-ED probe; students stick to CBI demand, plan Assembly march | 10 points
Jharkhand | Aug 10, 2026, 12:01 AM ISTThe protesters at the Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium in Ranchi demanded cancellation of all JSSC CGL, JSSC JE, and PGT exams after 2019, a CBI investigation into the irregularities, and strict action against the mafias and agencies involved.
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'You will have to answer': Rahul Gandhi steps up attack on Amit Shah over police action on students
India | Aug 09, 2026, 03:43 PM ISTRahul Gandhi targeted Amit Shah over the alleged police action and demanded accountability, warning that those responsible would have to answer for the incident.
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CID summons sitting JPSC members in connection with exam irregularities investigation
India | Aug 08, 2026, 11:59 PM ISTThe 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.
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Rahul Gandhi at 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' event urges students to change system with love and affection
India | Aug 08, 2026, 11:56 PM ISTAddressing the youth, Rahul Gandhi said your families spend crores of rupees on your education and you receive a certificate, yet that certificate fails to secure you a job. Here, exam papers get leaked. Wealthy students buy the papers.