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5 women gangraped at gunpoint in Jharkhand

5 women gangraped at gunpoint in Jharkhand

Rediff.com22 Jun 2018

The police have identified the culprits and eight people were detained in this connection.

Amid turmoil, Jharkhand CM takes MLAs for a day-out

Amid turmoil, Jharkhand CM takes MLAs for a day-out

Rediff.com27 Aug 2022

The ruling MLAs took part in the meeting called by Soren with their luggage before leaving for unknown destination.

Maoists blow up railway tracks, mobile tower in Jharkhand

Maoists blow up railway tracks, mobile tower in Jharkhand

Rediff.com27 Jan 2022

In two separate attacks, suspected Maoists triggered a blast on the railway tracks in Jharkhand's Giridih district, damaging its fish plates, and also blew up a mobile tower in Hazaribag, the police said.

ED arrests Jharkhand mining secretary Pooja Singhal

ED arrests Jharkhand mining secretary Pooja Singhal

Rediff.com11 May 2022

Sources claimed that Singhal was "evasive" in her replies and hence was arrested.

When Yogi and other ministers did yoga

When Yogi and other ministers did yoga

Rediff.com21 Jun 2022

Yogi and other ministers performed yoga to celebrate the eighth edition of the International Day of Yoga, June 21, 2022.

ED to quiz Soren's ex-principal secy in PMLA case linked to Pooja Singhal

ED to quiz Soren's ex-principal secy in PMLA case linked to Pooja Singhal

Rediff.com14 Mar 2023

Ekka, who is embroiled in the controversy for allegedly signing official documents at a private place, was removed from the post following Bharatiya Janata Party's allegation of his conniving with middlemen.

Top Naxal commander killed in Jharkhand

Top Naxal commander killed in Jharkhand

Rediff.com23 Jul 2014

A top Naxal commander and aide of dreaded Maoist leader Kundan Pahan was on Wednesday killed by security forces in a pre-dawn encounter in the forests of Khunti district of Jharkhand.

Phase 4: 76% polling in Bengal, Srinagar records highest turnout in decades

Phase 4: 76% polling in Bengal, Srinagar records highest turnout in decades

Rediff.com13 May 2024

A voter turnout of over 40 per cent was recorded till 1 pm on Monday in the fourth phase of Lok Sabha elections in 96 constituencies spread over 10 states and Union Territories amid incidents of violence in Andhra Pradesh and reports of poll boycott in some villages of Uttar Pradesh.

INDIA will remove 50% quota cap if voted to power: Rahul in Jharkhand

INDIA will remove 50% quota cap if voted to power: Rahul in Jharkhand

Rediff.com5 Feb 2024

Gandhi claimed that Dalits, tribals, and Other Backward Classes were made bonded labourers and their participation was lacking in big companies, hospitals, schools, colleges and courts.

All metros among 130 districts identified as COVID-19 red zones

All metros among 130 districts identified as COVID-19 red zones

Rediff.com1 May 2020

This classification of districts is to be followed by states and union terrotories till a week post May 3, when the second phase of lockdown will end, for containment operations.

Tribal President: 'Don't Expect Magic'

Tribal President: 'Don't Expect Magic'

Rediff.com4 Jul 2022

'It will be wrong to raise the expectations of tribals because of a tribal President. 'Tribal issues have not been resolved for 150 years.'

PHOTOS: Nation bids tearful adieu to its fallen heroes

PHOTOS: Nation bids tearful adieu to its fallen heroes

Rediff.com20 Sep 2016

An emotional farewell was given to the valiant army jawans who lost their lives in the Uri attack, as their last rites were performed in their respective native villages with full military and state honours.

'How many soldiers will lose their lives? Befitting reply must be given'

'How many soldiers will lose their lives? Befitting reply must be given'

Rediff.com19 Sep 2016

Sunday's terror attack has come as a huge setback for the families of the Uri bravehearts, but their spirit has not been deterred by the act of cowardice.

Jharkhand suspends mining secretary Pooja Singhal arrested for MGNREGS scam

Jharkhand suspends mining secretary Pooja Singhal arrested for MGNREGS scam

Rediff.com12 May 2022

Jharkhand mining secretary Pooja Singhal, earlier arrested and remanded to the custody of the ED in a suspected money laundering case, was suspended by the Jharkhand government on Thursday, an official said.

Hizbul, JeM used children in Kashmir during clashes: UN report

Hizbul, JeM used children in Kashmir during clashes: UN report

Rediff.com28 Jun 2018

The report covers 20 countries, including war-torn Syria, Afghanistan, and Yemen and also the situation in India, the Philippines and Nigeria.

MAP: Constituencies with MOST murders

MAP: Constituencies with MOST murders

Rediff.com8 Jun 2014

Rediff.com's data journalists have broken down 2012 district-wise National Crime Record's Bureau data into a constituency-wise listing.

INTERACTIVE MAP: Constituencies with MOST murders

INTERACTIVE MAP: Constituencies with MOST murders

Rediff.com8 Jun 2014

Rediff.com's data journalists have broken down 2012 district-wise National Crime Record's Bureau data into a constituency-wise listing.

Confront BJP-hired 'goons' with ladle, spatula: Mamata to women

Confront BJP-hired 'goons' with ladle, spatula: Mamata to women

Rediff.com27 Mar 2021

Alleging that the Bharatiya Janata Party was bringing in goons from outside to stop people from exercising their franchise in Bengal, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee urged women to 'confront the hoodlums with ladle, spatula' and other cooking utensils.

Police negligence, docs' lapses led to Tabrez's death

Police negligence, docs' lapses led to Tabrez's death

Rediff.com12 Jul 2019

Ansari was attacked by the mob on June 17 in Jharkhand's Seraikela-Kharswan district while returning from his aunt's place. He was tied to a pole and thrashed for over seven hours on charges of theft before being handed over to police.

From Forest Hut To Top UK College

From Forest Hut To Top UK College

Rediff.com28 Sep 2021

Hercules Singh Munda's father used to open the gates to a forest. Today, Hercules leaves for London to open the gates of his many dreams.

Yaas intensifies into very severe cyclonic storm: IMD

Yaas intensifies into very severe cyclonic storm: IMD

Rediff.com26 May 2021

The IMD has also issued a red-coded warning alert to the Odisha and West Bengal coasts.

Bengal, Odisha evacuate lakhs of people as 'Yaas' nears coast

Bengal, Odisha evacuate lakhs of people as 'Yaas' nears coast

Rediff.com25 May 2021

West Bengal and Odisha have evacuated lakhs of people from vulnerable areas to safety as severe cyclonic storm 'Yaas' is nearing the coast and is expected to make landfall near Dhamra Port in Bhadrak district early on Wednesday morning.

Fear and loathing in Jharkhand

Fear and loathing in Jharkhand

Rediff.com21 Sep 2018

'The Jharkhand government is increasingly intolerant of voices of dissent.' 'Recently 20 persons, including activists, writers and academics, were booked for sedition.' 'Many of them have been critical of the government's apathy towards Adivasis,' notes Siraj Dutta.

63.36% votes cast in 2nd phase of J'khand poll amid violence

63.36% votes cast in 2nd phase of J'khand poll amid violence

Rediff.com7 Dec 2019

The second phase of polling began Saturday morning on 20 constituencies in Jharkhand, which votes in five phases to elect 81 members of the legislative assembly.

The 51 seats going to polls in Phase 5

The 51 seats going to polls in Phase 5

Rediff.com6 May 2019

There will be total of 51 seats going to polls spread across 7 states in the fifth phase.

ArcelorMittal to shift Rs 50k cr project to Bokaro

ArcelorMittal to shift Rs 50k cr project to Bokaro

Rediff.com18 Mar 2010

Global steel giant ArcelorMittal is set to relocate its plant proposed in Khunti-Gumla to Bokaro district in the state mainly on account of land acquisition problems

First fight Abhishek, then me: Mamata dares Amit Shah

First fight Abhishek, then me: Mamata dares Amit Shah

Rediff.com18 Feb 2021

Hitting out at Union Home Minister Amit Shah's 'Didi-Bhaipo' jibes, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday challenged him to contest an election against her nephew Abhishek Banerjee and then think of fighting her.

Jharkhand records 65.46 per cent polling in 2nd phase

Jharkhand records 65.46 per cent polling in 2nd phase

Rediff.com2 Dec 2014

About 65.46 per cent electorate on Tuesday exercised their franchise in the second of the five-phase polling for the 20 Maoist-hit assembly constituencies as the day passed off peacefully.

Hold LS polls in 33 Naxal-hit dist in 1st phase: MHA tells EC

Hold LS polls in 33 Naxal-hit dist in 1st phase: MHA tells EC

Rediff.com25 Feb 2014

Concerned over high incidents of violence, the Home ministry has asked the Election Commission to conduct the upcoming Lok Sabha polls in 33 Naxal-hit districts in the first phase to ensure maximum security and minimum casualties.

Polling in 20 seats in Jharkhand on Tuesday

Polling in 20 seats in Jharkhand on Tuesday

Rediff.com1 Dec 2014

Polling will take place on Tuesday in 20 constituencies in Jharkhand spread across seven Maoist-hit tribal districts in the second of the five-stage elections to the 81-member assembly.

Check out when your constituency votes

Check out when your constituency votes

Rediff.com22 Mar 2019

The Lok Sabha election will be held in 7 phases, beginning on April 11, 2019 and ending on May 19, 2019.

It's all about securing the Lok Sabha election

It's all about securing the Lok Sabha election

Rediff.com30 Mar 2014

More than two lakh paramilitary personnel, thousands of vehicles and nearly a dozen helicopters will be deployed across the country to ensure smooth and violence-free elections beginning April 7.

These candidates await their fate in Phase 5

These candidates await their fate in Phase 5

Rediff.com6 May 2019

Here are some of the big political leaders' who await their fate on Monday.

How Modi will mark one year of 'Swachh Bharat'

How Modi will mark one year of 'Swachh Bharat'

Rediff.com2 Oct 2015

The PM will spend much of Friday outside Delhi; will devote day attending official events in Jharkhand and a political rally in Banka, Bihar

These are the first-time ministers in Modi Sarkar 2.0

These are the first-time ministers in Modi Sarkar 2.0

Rediff.com30 May 2019

Here's a list of the full first-time ministers in the second term of the Narendra Modi government.

Check out winning candidates from each phase of polls

Check out winning candidates from each phase of polls

Rediff.com28 May 2019

As the dust finally settles on the outcome of the Lok Sabha elections 2019 and Bharatiya Janata Party along with its NDA allies emerges as the clear winner, here is a list of who won in each of the 7 phases of elections.

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