A seven-year-old child has died and dozens of others have fallen ill in Jharkhand, India, due to suspected food poisoning after consuming pani puri (golgappa). Many of the affected individuals required hospitalization following the incident.
The Jharkhand Academic Council (JAC) has released its 10th-grade results, with students able to check them on Digilocker and official websites like jacresults.com.
Prime Minister Modi conducted a series of rallies in West Bengal, intensifying his criticism of the ruling TMC as election preparations continued, including new voter registrations and security reviews. His addresses also drew criticism from the opposition regarding alleged Model Code of Conduct violations.
The Jharkhand Academic Council has announced the Class 9 results for 2026, with students able to access their scorecards online, via SMS, and DigiLocker after examinations held in March.
Days after 28 police officers were suspended over the death of a missing girl, the Jharkhand Police Association is demanding action against the Superintendent of Police.
Indian courts have recently granted bail in two separate cases: the Madhya Pradesh High Court ruled that a pro-Iran protest does not promote communal enmity, while the Supreme Court granted bail to former Jharkhand minister Anosh Ekka in a disproportionate assets case.
A 16-year-old girl from Jharkhand was allegedly sold for Rs 25,000 in Uttar Pradesh by human traffickers and subsequently tortured by her buyers, leading to the arrest of two individuals.
The treasury row in Jharkhand has escalated, with the BJP demanding a CBI probe into the alleged Rs 33 crore scam, while the JMM attributes the issue to a BJP-era legacy.
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has set a December 2026 deadline for the completion of the Sahibganj-Manihari Ganga bridge, which will connect Jharkhand and Bihar.
The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau has released its initial findings into the February 23 air ambulance crash in Jharkhand, reconstructing the final moments of the Redbird Airways flight.
The Jharkhand High Court took suo motu cognisance and criticized the police's "lethargic attitude" following the rape and murder of a 12-year-old, demanding action.
Indian Railways has commenced a feasibility study to develop Talgaria station in Jharkhand as a satellite terminal, aiming to enhance railway infrastructure in the region.
The Kerala High Court has cancelled the bail granted to eight accused in the mob lynching case of Jharkhand native Ram Narayan Baghel, following an appeal filed by the State government.
The Jharkhand High Court has upheld a man's divorce, ruling that false allegations of impotency against a husband constitute mental cruelty, causing him anguish.
The missing engine of a Jharkhand air ambulance has been recovered 21 days after a tragic crash, providing a crucial piece of evidence for the ongoing investigation into the incident.
The Jharkhand High Court has ordered the transfer of an assault case against Enforcement Directorate (ED) officials in Ranchi to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). This decision marks a significant development in the ongoing legal proceedings.
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved two multitracking railway projects connecting West Bengal and Jharkhand, with a total cost of Rs 4,474 crore.
A Jharkhand couple on their honeymoon is among many travelers stuck in Dubai due to flight cancellations, despite the city functioning normally, indicating ongoing disruptions at the airport.
The Jharkhand Assembly experienced an uproar over reports of children testing HIV positive in Chaibasa, with legislators accusing authorities of attempting to protect the guilty parties.
The Indian Vice President shared an anecdote about his time as Jharkhand Governor, recalling an interaction with J-K students despite being a vegetarian.
The nearly 40-year-old Beechcraft C90A aircraft that crashed in Jharkhand on Monday, killing seven people, did not have cockpit voice or flight data recorders, according to the aviation regulator DGCA.
An air ambulance carrying seven people crashed in Jharkhand's Chatra district, killing everyone on board. Investigations are ongoing, with details emerging about the plane being unused for four years and lacking a black box.
The Supreme Court has permitted the Calcutta High Court Chief Justice to enlist judicial officers from Jharkhand and Odisha to accelerate the verification of 50 lakh voters in West Bengal with 'logical discrepancy' or 'unmapped' status.
The bodies of seven individuals who died in the Jharkhand air ambulance crash were handed over to their family members after post-mortem examinations at Sadar Hospital in Chatra.
The Indian Supreme Court has permitted judges from Odisha and Jharkhand to clear 50 lakh 'discrepancy' cases, addressing a significant backlog in the judicial system.
The Supreme Court has instructed the Calcutta High Court to deploy more judicial officers, suggesting borrowing from neighboring Odisha and Jharkhand, for the SIR hearing.
An ambulance plane carrying seven people crashed in India while en route from Jharkhand to New Delhi, killing everyone on board. The twin-engine Beechcraft C90 went down shortly after takeoff.
Retrieving bodies after a plane crash in Jharkhand was made difficult by the challenging terrain, with rescue teams having to trek 2 km with only one stretcher, as reported by an SSB official.
An air ambulance traveling from Ranchi to Delhi crashed in Jharkhand, India. Inclement weather is being investigated as a possible reason for the crash, with a full probe underway.
A minor and her lover, in his early 20s, allegedly died by suicide in Jharkhand's Gumla district after facing opposition to their inter-caste relationship.
Jharkhand's civic polls recorded a 12% voter turnout across 48 Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) by 9 a.m., with thousands of candidates vying for mayoral, chairperson, and ward councillor positions.
Jharkhand is set to hold elections for 1,042 wards across nine municipal corporations, 20 nagar parishads, and 19 nagar panchayats, with voting scheduled for mayor, chairperson, and councillor posts.
The Jharkhand High Court has ordered a husband to pay Rs 30 lakh in alimony to his 37-year-old wife, ensuring she can maintain the lifestyle she was accustomed to.
PoliticsTimes of Indiahindustan-timesindian-express6d ago3 sources
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's decision to take a 'jhalmuri break' during a campaign event in Bengal has ignited a political controversy. Opposition parties, including the TMC, criticized the act as a 'scripted drama' and questioned its authenticity.
A heatwave alert across several Indian states, including Jharkhand, Telangana, and Delhi, has prompted authorities to change school timings and issue warnings as temperatures are expected to reach up to 43°C in some regions.
CultureTimes of Indiaindian-express9d ago2 sources
Education boards in several Indian states, including Jharkhand, Uttarakhand, and West Bengal, are nearing completion of their evaluation processes and have announced the imminent release of Class 10 and 12 examination results, with one board setting a specific date for early May.
The Jharkhand Academic Council has released the Class 8 results for 2026, allowing students to download their scorecards online. Students can access their results by entering their roll code and number on the official websites.
The Simdega museum in Jharkhand offers a unique perspective by integrating tribal memory with colonial history, creating a space that reflects the region's diverse past.
The Jharkhand Academic Council (JAC), Ranchi, has released the Class 11 Examination 2026 results, reporting an impressive pass rate of over 99% for the 3.5 lakh students who appeared across the state.
The half-burnt body of Lipika Kumari was discovered four days after her death at her home in Jharkhand, with conflicting accounts from her two brothers deepening the mystery surrounding the incident.
The Jharkhand High Court denied bail to an individual accused in a 2019 police ambush case, prioritizing 'national interest' over individual liberty in its ruling.
Following an eight-month delay in filing a First Information Report (FIR) for a missing minor, the High Court has ordered the removal of a police officer in Bokaro, India.
The Jharkhand High Court refused to suspend a man's life sentence, stating that Article 21 (right to life and personal liberty) cannot be invoked while ignoring the nature of the crime committed.
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed its fifth supplementary Prosecution Complaint in the Jharkhand money laundering case, implicating former Minister Alamgir Alam and detailing 52 searches and 9 arrests made so far.
The Jharkhand High Court has ordered a CBI probe into allegations of custodial assault against officials of the Enforcement Directorate, indicating a serious investigation into potential misconduct.
Two Maoists, carrying a combined bounty of ₹12 lakh, have been arrested in Jharkhand's Latehar district. They were wanted in connection with several cases across various districts and states, including Chhattisgarh.
Heatwave conditions are likely in parts of Maharashtra, while rain is predicted in three other divisions, influenced by a cyclonic circulation over South Jharkhand and adjoining North Chhattisgarh.
HealthTimes of Indiahindustan-times1mo ago2 sources
A daily wager in West Singhbhum was forced to carry his stillborn child's body in a cardboard box after hospital officials allegedly denied him an ambulance. The incident, captured in a viral video, has prompted the health department to announce a thorough investigation into the allegations. Stern action will be taken if the claims are found to be true.
Three individuals have been arrested in connection with the alleged rape of a minor in Jharkhand's Pakur district, with a search ongoing for three other accused.
A CoBRA assistant commandant was injured in an IED blast during an anti-Maoist operation in the Saranda forest of Jharkhand's Singhbhum district and is being airlifted to a hospital.
The Jharkhand High Court has issued a series of directives to ensure the enforcement of biomedical waste management rules, addressing a public interest litigation that has been pending for 12 years.
The Mamata Banerjee-led government in Bengal is planning to establish an 800-km long 'Green Wall' along the Jharkhand border. This forested corridor will act as a bioshield to intercept pollutants entering Bengal and fight air pollution.
An air ambulance crashed in Jharkhand, India, with investigators from the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) collecting evidence at the site, noting the absence of a black box.
Veer Soren, grandson of former Jharkhand CM Champai Soren, died in Manali under mysterious circumstances. He was found unconscious with foam around his mouth by friends at their homestay. Doctors declared him dead after attempts to revive him failed. High altitude sickness is a suspected cause pending the postmortem report.
The Supreme Court has ordered the deployment of judicial officers from Jharkhand and Odisha for SIR in West Bengal, a decision hailed by both TMC and BJP.
An air ambulance carrying a burn victim, his wife, and nephew crashed in Chatra, Jharkhand, killing all seven people on board. The family had taken a loan to fund the costly evacuation to Delhi for advanced treatment.
India's Supreme Court has authorized the Calcutta High Court Chief Justice to bring in judicial officers from Jharkhand and Odisha to expedite the verification of voter claims during West Bengal's electoral roll revision.
WorldDWTimes of Indiahindustan-times+2indian-expressndtv2mo ago5 sources
All seven people on board an air ambulance were killed when the aircraft crashed near Simaria in Jharkhand's Chatra district on Monday evening. The flight was en route from Ranchi to Delhi when the ac
A medical plane with seven people on board has crashed in the eastern Indian state of Jharkhand. This was reported by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). The Beechcraft C90 aircraft, which
An air ambulance from Ranchi with seven people onboard crashed near Simaria in Chatra district. The report of the crash was received from the state administration, says Airport Director Kumar
Jharkhand Police report that a Dalit man was lynched for allegedly trying to meet a woman, and villagers subsequently attempted to frame him for stealing a tractor battery.
An isolated, under-construction building in a Jharkhand village was identified as the operational base for a large-scale fraud scheme estimated to be worth Rs 20 crore.
The Jharkhand Board has announced the Class 11th results for 2026, and students can now download their scorecards from the official website, jacresults.com.
The death of a 12-year-old during Ram Navami celebrations in a Jharkhand village initially fueled widespread rumors, but the truth surrounding the incident has since come to light.
The remains, including bones and hair, of an 18-year-old woman who had been missing for eight months were recovered from a secluded area near Chas College in Bokaro, Jharkhand.
Industrialist Anand Mahindra shared his discovery of Meghahatuburu, a lesser-known location in Jharkhand, referring to it as the "hill of clouds" and highlighting Jharkhand's offerings.
The Jharkhand High Court has quashed a 25-year-old remark made against a retired CRPF (Central Reserve Police Force) commandant, citing "liability to force."
A BTech student from Jharkhand died in Bengaluru after allegedly falling from his hostel. His father suspects foul play and has called for an investigation into the incident.
The Jharkhand High Court has deemed burn injuries a health crisis in India, issuing a 120-day ultimatum to the state to establish special units for treatment, following a 2021 fire.
A plan to build a new Rs 69-crore Chief Minister's residence in Jharkhand has triggered a political controversy, drawing comparisons to a 'Sheesh Mahal' moment.
A detailed account emerged of a teenage girl's journey from Jharkhand to Greater Noida via Ahmedabad, where she was allegedly trafficked and confined by a couple.
WorldhinduTimes of Indiaindian-express+1ndtv1mo ago4 sources
The family of 43-year-old Merchant Navy Captain Rakesh Ranjan, who died of a heart attack on a vessel in the Persian Gulf after being stranded for 20 days due to the Strait of Hormuz closure, has appealed to the Jharkhand and Union governments for help to repatriate his body.
The Supreme Court bench allowed Sujoy Ghosh's plea, challenging a Jharkhand High Court's order, which had refused to quash the proceedings pending against him.
The Cabinet has given its approval for two new railway projects, including a fourth rail line between Santragachi and Kharagpur in West Bengal, and another connecting Sainthia in West Bengal with Pakur in Jharkhand.
The Jharkhand High Court overturned a murder conviction and life sentences for a husband and his relatives in a 25-year-old case, citing lack of proof.
Roshni Khalkho defeated her nearest Congress-backed rival, Rama Khalkho, by 14,363 votes. She secured 1,57,669 votes against Rama’s 1,43,306 in the contest, says an official
Counting is underway for the Jharkhand civic body poll results across 48 urban local bodies, with 562 candidates vying for mayor/chairperson posts and 5,562 for ward councillors.
Every good story has the same ingredients: compelling characters, clear wants and needs, a plot, and a twist. This "love" story from Jharkhand, however, has much more than that.
India's Supreme Court has stayed proceedings against Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren, who was facing prosecution for defying summons from the Enforcement Directorate (ED).
The 19-year-old grandson of former Jharkhand Chief Minister Champai Soren passed away in Manali after suddenly falling ill, prompting condolences from current CM Hemant Soren.
The Supreme Court has stayed the trial in the Enforcement Directorate's case against Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren, who had challenged repetitive summons and a High Court decision refusing to quash the case.
Officials investigating an air ambulance crash in Ranchi stated that the plane did not have a black box, as civil aviation rules do not mandate cockpit voice recorders or flight data recorders for aircraft weighing below 5,700kg.
The Jharkhand High Court has quashed an FIR against a woman accused of insulting Lord Jesus on social media, with the reasons for the decision being detailed.
The TMC has called for a thorough and transparent investigation into an air ambulance crash in Jharkhand to determine its cause and implement safeguards.
Panna Lal Mahto, known as the "Birdman" of Jharkhand, is dedicated to helping sparrows and other birds through nest-building, awareness programs, and mimicking bird calls to promote conservation.
Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani visited project sites in Jharkhand and Bihar to review major power investments exceeding Rs 40,000 crore, highlighting the conglomerate's growing presence in eastern India.