News for 'Jharkhand'

Ishan Kishan ton powers Jharkhand to maiden SMAT title

Ishan Kishan ton powers Jharkhand to maiden SMAT title

Rediff.com19 Dec 2025

Out-of-favour India wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan made a compelling case for a T20I recall with a belligerent hundred to power Jharkhand to their maiden Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy title after a 69-run victory over Haryana in Pune on Thursday.

Congress Accuses BJP Of Exploiting Tribals For Political Gain

Congress Accuses BJP Of Exploiting Tribals For Political Gain

Rediff.com22 May 2026

The Jharkhand Congress has accused the BJP of attempting to gain political advantage by organising large tribal gatherings while allegedly undermining the rights of tribal communities at the grassroots level.

EC's SIR exercise marks 1 year; Nearly 6cr names deleted so far

EC's SIR exercise marks 1 year; Nearly 6cr names deleted so far

Rediff.com26 Jun 2026

The Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls has completed one year, leading to the deletion of nearly six crore voters across 19 states and Union territories. This exercise, which began in Bihar, has faced opposition criticism but was upheld by the Supreme Court. The purification drive has significant implications, including linking voter data to social security benefits in some states.

Man Held After Teenage Girl Gives Birth In Hospital

Man Held After Teenage Girl Gives Birth In Hospital

Rediff.com24 May 2026

A 24-year-old man has been arrested in Jharkhand's Giridih district on charges of rape after a 14-year-old girl delivered a baby at a government hospital.

Expedite lawyer's voter list appeal, SC tells WB tribunal

Expedite lawyer's voter list appeal, SC tells WB tribunal

Rediff.com19 Jun 2026

The Supreme Court has directed an appellate tribunal to expeditiously decide an appeal filed by a 75-year-old advocate challenging the deletion of his name from the West Bengal voters' list following a Special Intensive Revision exercise. The court noted the petitioner appeared to be a bona fide resident and requested a decision within two months.

Two Arrested For Cyber Fraud In Delhi: How They Did It

Two Arrested For Cyber Fraud In Delhi: How They Did It

Rediff.com11 May 2026

Delhi Police have arrested two individuals from Jharkhand for allegedly defrauding a 65-year-old man of over Rs 10 lakh through a cyber fraud involving APK files.

El Nino effect: 111 districts tagged as most vulnerable, 20 in Maharashtra

El Nino effect: 111 districts tagged as most vulnerable, 20 in Maharashtra

Rediff.com23 Jun 2026

The Indian government has identified 111 districts as 'most vulnerable' to crop damage due to a 43 per cent monsoon deficit, driven by El Nino, which threatens kharif sowing. Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan stated that weak monsoon conditions are expected to persist until July 2, prompting contingency plans and recommendations for alternative, less water-intensive crops.

Rising Stars of Indian Chess: Rishabh Kumar and Adhiraj Mitra Chart Their Own Paths to Glory

Rising Stars of Indian Chess: Rishabh Kumar and Adhiraj Mitra Chart Their Own Paths to Glory

Rediff.com9 Jun 2026

As India's remarkable chess revolution gathers momentum, teenagers Rishabh Kumar and Adhiraj Mitra are ensuring that the country's future on the 64 squares remains brighter than ever.

Prime Accused In BJP Leader's Murder Arrested In Kolkata

Prime Accused In BJP Leader's Murder Arrested In Kolkata

Rediff.com16 May 2026

A 32-year-old man has been arrested in Kolkata in connection with the killing of a BJP leader in Jharkhand. Police claim he was the prime accused in the case.

Woman Found Dead With Throat Slit In Koderma

Woman Found Dead With Throat Slit In Koderma

Rediff.com14 May 2026

A 30-year-old woman was found murdered in her Koderma home, with her throat slit. Police are investigating the incident and questioning family members.

Uncle Arrested For Killing Nephew Over Affair In Palamu

Uncle Arrested For Killing Nephew Over Affair In Palamu

Rediff.com17 May 2026

A 50-year-old man was arrested in Jharkhand's Palamu district for allegedly killing his nephew over an affair with his married daughter, who is the victim's cousin.

Two Arrested Over Woman's Murder In Koderma

Two Arrested Over Woman's Murder In Koderma

Rediff.com17 May 2026

Police in Koderma, Jharkhand, have arrested two individuals in connection with the murder of a 30-year-old woman. The motive is believed to be revenge related to an extramarital affair involving the victim's husband.

No grounds to reject Natarajan's nomination: Former MP Assembly official

No grounds to reject Natarajan's nomination: Former MP Assembly official

Rediff.com11 Jun 2026

A former principal secretary of the Madhya Pradesh assembly, Bhagwandev Israni, has claimed that Congress nominee Meenakshi Natarajan's Rajya Sabha poll nomination was wrongly rejected, arguing she was not required to disclose information as no FIR or chargesheet had been filed against her.

Himachal University Probed Over Filming Allegations

Himachal University Probed Over Filming Allegations

Rediff.com23 May 2026

Eternal University in Himachal Pradesh's Sirmour district is under investigation following allegations that a sanitation worker filmed girl students inside a bathroom. Students reported the incident to the university administration, who alerted the police after protests. The accused was apprehended by students while allegedly attempting to flee.

TMC revolt brings NDA closer to two-thirds mark in RS; LS goal distant

TMC revolt brings NDA closer to two-thirds mark in RS; LS goal distant

Rediff.com14 Jun 2026

A rebellion within the Trinamool Congress is expected to significantly increase the NDA's numbers in both the Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha, bringing the ruling alliance closer to a two-thirds majority needed for constitutional amendments. This shift is driven by upcoming Rajya Sabha elections, TMC MP resignations, and potential support from defecting TMC Lok Sabha members.

Anukul Roy Aims For More Batting Responsibility At KKR

Anukul Roy Aims For More Batting Responsibility At KKR

Rediff.com9 May 2026

Anukul Roy, the Jharkhand all-rounder, has become a key player for Kolkata Knight Riders with his disciplined left-arm spin. He now seeks a more significant role with the bat, aiming to contribute more in the middle order and replicate his domestic success in the T20 league.

Ranchi Police Announce Rewards For Information On Missing Children

Ranchi Police Announce Rewards For Information On Missing Children

Rediff.com14 Jun 2026

Ranchi police have announced rewards for information leading to the whereabouts of three children missing from Dhurwa and an 18-month-old girl missing from Khorha Colony, with forensic examination underway for remains found in the latter case.

EC tells officials to flag suspected foreign nationals during SIR

EC tells officials to flag suspected foreign nationals during SIR

Rediff.com7 Jun 2026

The EC also underlined that for electors whose enumeration forms have not returned, the Booth Level Officers (BLOs) would identify a probable cause, such as absent, shifted, dead and duplicate entry based on an inquiry from the nearby electors and would note the same.

Three Arrested In Jamtara For LPG Cylinder Supply Scam

Three Arrested In Jamtara For LPG Cylinder Supply Scam

Rediff.com15 May 2026

Police in Jamtara, Jharkhand, have arrested three individuals for allegedly defrauding people by obtaining bank account details under the guise of supplying LPG cylinders.

Meenakshi Natarajan alleges 'seat chori' after SC dismisses plea

Meenakshi Natarajan alleges 'seat chori' after SC dismisses plea

Rediff.com12 Jun 2026

The Congress party has accused the BJP and the Election Commission of being "partners in crime" in what it terms "seat chori" (seat theft), following the rejection of its Rajya Sabha candidate Meenakshi Natarajan's nomination. The party claims the rejection was based on "flawed and unreasonable" logic, alleging non-disclosure of a criminal case against Natarajan, despite her stating only a legal notice exists.

CRPF Jawan's Family Attacked: A Call For Justice

CRPF Jawan's Family Attacked: A Call For Justice

Rediff.com11 Jun 2026

A CRPF jawan has sought protection for his family in Kanpur after a local history-sheeter allegedly attacked his home while he was on duty. The jawan's viral video highlights concerns for soldiers' families, prompting police to register an FIR and initiate action against the accused.

South India Industry Feels Absence of Bengal, Assam Workers

South India Industry Feels Absence of Bengal, Assam Workers

Rediff.com23 May 2026

South India's manufacturing, construction, and services sectors are grappling with severe labour shortages, prompting employers to offer attractive incentives like free air tickets and salary increments to lure migrant workers back from their home states after recent assembly elections.

Hyderabad To Host Archery Premier League Season 2 In October

Hyderabad To Host Archery Premier League Season 2 In October

Rediff.com10 Jun 2026

The second season of the Archery Premier League (APL) will be held in Hyderabad from October 8-18, featuring 48 Indian and international archers across six franchises. The tournament aims to bolster India's Olympic medal prospects in archery.

Itel Aqua Debuts In India With IP67 Rating

Itel Aqua Debuts In India With IP67 Rating

Rediff.com3 Jun 2026

The India-manufactured Itel Aqua is a tough, everyman phone at a very economical price.

Goa nightclub fire: 3 cooks from Jharkhand among dead

Goa nightclub fire: 3 cooks from Jharkhand among dead

Rediff.com7 Dec 2025

Three young men from Jharkhand had migrated to Goa a year ago to earn a better living for their families back home and started working as cooks in 'Birch by Romeo Lane' nightclub in north Goa.

UP Man Gets Life Sentence For Killing Employer

UP Man Gets Life Sentence For Killing Employer

Rediff.com3 Jun 2026

A court in Uttar Pradesh's Baghpat district has sentenced a man to life imprisonment and imposed a fine of Rs 20,000 after convicting him of murdering his employer in 2022, police said on Tuesday.

Woman's Body Exhumed After Alleged Murder By Daughter, Boyfriend

Woman's Body Exhumed After Alleged Murder By Daughter, Boyfriend

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

Police in Ranchi exhumed the body of a 50-year-old woman allegedly murdered by her daughter and her boyfriend. The incident occurred within the Doranda police station limits, and the suspects have been arrested.

Massive Mahapanchayat In Bihar Against Encounter Killing

Massive Mahapanchayat In Bihar Against Encounter Killing

Rediff.com25 Jun 2026

Bharat Tiwari, a self-proclaimed social worker, was shot by an STF team after he surrendered near his Bilauti village but succumbed to injuries few hours later on June 17.

Man Abducted In Palamu; Police Investigate

Man Abducted In Palamu; Police Investigate

Rediff.com25 Apr 2026

A man was abducted by unidentified individuals in Jharkhand's Palamu district on Saturday evening, prompting a police investigation.

Jharkhand: Surgery conducted under mobile flashlight

Jharkhand: Surgery conducted under mobile flashlight

Rediff.com22 Dec 2025

A video showing a tubectomy being conducted on a woman under a mobile phone flashlight in a government health centre in Jharkhand's Hazaribag district has gone viral, prompting the administration to order an investigation, an official said on Monday.

Why Ishan Kishan Will Struggle To Break Into India's Test Team

Why Ishan Kishan Will Struggle To Break Into India's Test Team

Rediff.com18 Jun 2026

Ishan Kishan has all the requisite skills to be a successful Test batter but unfortunately the Indian red ball squad doesn't have any place for him, former skipper and ex-selection committee chairman Krishnamachari Srikkanth said.

Despite 11 pending court cases, Environment Min panel clears coal mining project

Despite 11 pending court cases, Environment Min panel clears coal mining project

Rediff.com20 May 2026

The Environment Ministry's expert appraisal committee (EAC) has cleared the expansion of the Magadh opencast coal mine in Jharkhand, operated by Central Coalfields Limited, despite pending court cases regarding alleged encroachment of forest land.

Elderly Man Dies In Elephant Attack In Nawada

Elderly Man Dies In Elephant Attack In Nawada

Rediff.com12 May 2026

An elderly man was trampled to death by a wild elephant in Bihar's Nawada district. The elephant also damaged several houses, causing panic among local residents. Forest officials are working to drive the tusker back into the forest.

Security Forces Kill Four Maoists In Hazaribag

Security Forces Kill Four Maoists In Hazaribag

Rediff.com17 Apr 2026

Four Maoists were killed in a gunfight with security forces in Jharkhand's Hazaribag district on Friday, police officials said.

Army Jawan Held For Molesting Student In Ranchi

Army Jawan Held For Molesting Student In Ranchi

Rediff.com23 May 2026

An Army jawan has been arrested in Ranchi for allegedly molesting a female student. The incident occurred in the Lalpur police station area, and the accused has been sent to jail.

How Flower Dye Can Power The Future Of Solar Energy

How Flower Dye Can Power The Future Of Solar Energy

Rediff.com20 May 2026

Researchers at the Central University of Jharkhand have developed an eco-friendly solar cell using dye extracted from the Mirabilis jalapa flower, demonstrating the potential of natural, non-toxic materials for solar energy applications.

NCERT to restore 'Dancing Girl' image in school textbook after criticism

NCERT to restore 'Dancing Girl' image in school textbook after criticism

Rediff.com16 Jun 2026

The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has altered the iconic 'Dancing Girl' figurine from Mohenjo-daro in its new Class 9 arts textbook, covering its bare torso with shading. This change has drawn criticism for misrepresenting the original artefact and sparking a debate on what is considered 'age-appropriate' in educational materials.

Accused In Thane Murder Case Arrested After Nine Years

Accused In Thane Murder Case Arrested After Nine Years

Rediff.com21 Apr 2026

An accused in a Thane murder case, who had been absconding for nine years, has been arrested from Jharkhand. Rajesh alias Uttam Muneshwar Ravidas, the main accused and an alleged contract killer, was apprehended from Hazaribagh.

Two Arrested Over Jamshedpur Revenge Killing

Two Arrested Over Jamshedpur Revenge Killing

Rediff.com1 Jun 2026

Two individuals have been apprehended in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, concerning the murder of a 24-year-old man, allegedly a revenge killing for a previous murder.

Who Will Replace Virat Kohli At No 3 For Afghanistan ODIs?

Who Will Replace Virat Kohli At No 3 For Afghanistan ODIs?

Rediff.com10 Jun 2026

Ishan Kishan's recent good form makes him the ideal candidate to take over the crucial No 3 slot in Virat Kohli's absence.