Articles from Jharkhand

CBI's Raids Yield Rs 50 Lakh Cash in Jharkhand Illegal Mining Case
2 months ago

CBI's Raids Yield Rs 50 Lakh Cash in Jharkhand Illegal Mining Case

ABP News  

CBI conducts raids at 16 locations across 3 states in connection with the illegal stone mining scam in Jharkhand. The CBI recovered Rs 50 lakh in cash, one kilogram of gold, and one kilogram of silver, along with property documents worth crores. The investigation focuses on Pankaj Mishra, an alleged political aide of Chief Minister Hemant Soren, officials reported.

Law Crime Political Interference Illegal Mining Jharkhand
Congress President Criticizes Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Jharkhand Rally, Accuses Him of Lying
2 months ago

Congress President Criticizes Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Jharkhand Rally, Accuses Him of Lying

The Hindu  

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge addressed an election rally in Mandu, Jharkhand, and accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of lying and making false promises. He specifically mentioned the Congress's promise to increase OBC, SC, and ST reservation quotas in the state, which the party later increased from 14% to 27%. Kharge also criticized the BJP's handling of the state's water, forest, …

Politics Law Economy Tribal Rights Jharkhand
Quality of Evidence, Not Number of Witnesses, Determines Credibility in Jharkhand High Court Ruling
2 months ago

Quality of Evidence, Not Number of Witnesses, Determines Credibility in Jharkhand High Court Ruling

Live Law  

The Jharkhand High Court has ruled that the credibility of a witness's testimony depends not on the number of witnesses but on the quality of evidence presented. The court observed that oral evidence must be evaluated within the context of surrounding circumstances, and noted that the primary witness, the informant's wife, is a natural witness as she was the daughter-in-law …

Law Evidence Witness Credibility Trial Outcome Jharkhand
Congress Leader Denies Speculation of a Contest in Jharkhand and Maharashtra Polls
2 months ago

Congress Leader Denies Speculation of a Contest in Jharkhand and Maharashtra Polls

The Hindu  

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh discusses the upcoming Assembly polls in Jharkhand and Maharashtra. He asserts that the Maharashtra Assembly polls were not a 'kaun banega mukhyamantri' contest but a fight to form an MVA government. Ramesh dismissed suggestions that the momentum had shifted away from the INDIA bloc following the Congress defeat in Haryana and said the alliance was confident …

Jharkhand
PM Modi Denies Using Sexist Slur, Blames Congress for Insults
2 months, 1 week ago

PM Modi Denies Using Sexist Slur, Blames Congress for Insults

India Today  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has condemned a derogatory remark made against Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde faction) leader Shaina NC. He criticized the Congress and its allies for their use of derogatory language toward women leaders from other parties. Modi pointed to similar instances in Jharkhand and said the recent comments by Congress leader Irfan Ansari against Sita Soren were disrespectful …

Jharkhand
Congress Highlights Welfare Schemes, Slams BJP's 'Politics of Hatred' in Jharkhand Assembly Polls
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2 months, 1 week ago

Congress Highlights Welfare Schemes, Slams BJP's 'Politics of Hatred' in Jharkhand Assembly Polls

The Hindu  

The Congress has praised the Jharkhand government's welfare schemes and highlighted their positive impact on the people of the state. The Congress leader, Jairam Ramesh, stated that the government has taken many steps to improve education, healthcare, housing, and security in the last five years. He also cited specific schemes such as the Bicycle distribution scheme, CM Utkrisht Vidyalaya, and …

Politics Law Education Social Welfare Jharkhand
Jharkhand CM Accuses Hemant Soren of Corruption in MGNREGA, Jeevan Mission
2 months, 1 week ago

Jharkhand CM Accuses Hemant Soren of Corruption in MGNREGA, Jeevan Mission

Live Mint  

Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren is facing criticism and allegations of corruption. Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has accused him of doing corruption in the name of government schemes, including the MGNREGA and Jal Jeevan Mission. Soren's wife and JMM MLA Kalpana Soren have also accused the BJP of bringing an 'age controversy' to the limelight and of being scared …

Government Politics Law Controversy Jharkhand
BJP Unleashes War Machine to Win Tribal Votes in Jharkhand
2 months, 1 week ago

BJP Unleashes War Machine to Win Tribal Votes in Jharkhand

Deccan Chronicle  

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is intensifying its efforts to win over tribal voters in Jharkhand, focusing on the issue of tribal infiltration and the impact of illegal migrants. The saffron party is leveraging the popularity of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the return of former chief minister Babulal Marandi to the BJP fold, while also strengthening its appeal with …

Politics Law Tribal Bangladeshi Jharkhand
BJP Announces 40 Star Campaigners for Jharkhand Assembly Elections
2 months, 2 weeks ago

BJP Announces 40 Star Campaigners for Jharkhand Assembly Elections

India TV News  

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has announced 40 star campaigners for the upcoming Jharkhand assembly elections. The list includes the names of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, JP Nadda, Rajnath Singh, Amit Shah and Nitin Gadkari. Other names on the list include Champai Soren, Sita Soren, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Himanta Biswa Sarma.

Politics Law Elections Jharkhand Jharkhand
Love Jihad: 4 Cases of Rape, Threats and Assault in India
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Love Jihad: 4 Cases of Rape, Threats and Assault in India

Op India  

A disturbing pattern of love jihad cases has emerged in India, with multiple incidents reported across different states. These cases highlight the dangers faced by non-Muslim girls and women, particularly from the Hindu community, who are targeted and exploited by Muslim men. The perpetrators employ various deceptive tactics, including social media manipulation, false identities, and threats, to gain the victims' …

Law Crime Violence Love Jihad Jharkhand
Jharkhand Election: The Bunty Aur Babli Gambit, Explained
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Jharkhand Election: The Bunty Aur Babli Gambit, Explained

India Today  

Jharkhand BJP chief Babulal Marandi has likened Chief Minister Hemant Soren and his wife, Kalpana Soren, to the famous reel-life con duo from the 2005 Hindi film Bunty Aur Babli. Marandi's claim suggests that the Sorens are pulling off political cons while pretending to champion public interests. Hemant Soren has countered by suggesting that he and his wife would make …

Entertainment Politics Law Funny Jharkhand
BJP-AJSU alliance could be a game-changer in Jharkhand
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

BJP-AJSU alliance could be a game-changer in Jharkhand

India Today  

The BJP-AJSU alliance could be a game-changer in Jharkhand, with the JMM-Congress-RJD alliance potentially winning up to 50 seats in the 81-member Jharkhand Assembly. This could have a significant impact on the political landscape of the state, with the BJP potentially regaining power or forming a coalition with the AJSU. The alliance could also benefit from the support of the …

Politics Law History Ethnicity Jharkhand
Women's Representation in Jharkhand Assembly Election: A Statistical Snapshot
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Women's Representation in Jharkhand Assembly Election: A Statistical Snapshot

ABP News  

Despite a decline in the number of women candidates, the recent assembly election in Jharkhand saw an increase in the participation of women. While only 10 women were elected in 2019, 127 women were fielded, representing a significant increase from previous elections. However, 82% of these women lost their deposits, highlighting the challenges faced by female candidates.

Jharkhand
Chirag Paswan: I Focused My Concerns on the Section of Society My Father Raised His Voice For
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Chirag Paswan: I Focused My Concerns on the Section of Society My Father Raised His Voice For

ABP News  

Union Minister Chirag Paswan has expressed satisfaction with the one seat he secured for the Jharkhand Assembly elections under the NDA. He addressed recent criticism of his policies and highlighted his coordination with the Prime Minister, asserting that it is not possible to have a bad equation with him. Paswan also dismissed reports of the LJP demanding 4-5 seats from …

Government Politics Law Publicity Jharkhand
BJP Finalizes Candidates in Jharkhand, Maharashtra, Jammu & Kashmir
2 months, 3 weeks ago

BJP Finalizes Candidates in Jharkhand, Maharashtra, Jammu & Kashmir

ABP News  

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is finalizing its candidates for 55 seats in Jharkhand, while discussions on candidates for Maharashtra are set to take place today. In Jammu and Kashmir, Omar Abdullah is scheduled to be sworn in as Chief Minister at 11:30 AM, with nine other ministers expected to take the oath. In Haryana, a BJP legislative party meeting …

Jharkhand
Collegium Recommends Three Judges for Jharkhand High Court, One for Tripura High Court
7 years, 2 months ago

Collegium Recommends Three Judges for Jharkhand High Court, One for Tripura High Court

Live Law  

The Collegium has recommended three names for the elevation to the Jharkhand High Court and one name for Tripura High Court. The Collegium has found that one Shri Pankaj Kumar was not suitable for elevation due to material placed on record. The other three candidates were found as suitable for elevation by the Collegium.

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