Jharkhand ministers have dismissed rumors of a threat to the INDIA bloc government following Chief Minister Hemant Soren’s return from Delhi. They assert the government is strong and stable, attributing the speculations to opposition political games. Congress leaders also affirmed the alliance’s solid unity and commitment to public welfare, countering what they call ‘malicious narratives’.
South Africa secured a four-wicket victory against India in the second ODI. Virat Kohli and Ruturaj Gaikwad scored centuries for India, setting a target of 359. Aiden Markram led the South African chase with a brilliant 110. The series is now tied at 1-1. The final match will decide the series winner.
Jharkhand High Court has cleared the JSSC CGL exam results, dismissing a plea for a CBI probe into alleged question paper leaks. The court found no merit in the petition, relying on the CID’s investigation which found no evidence of leaks. Successful candidates will now be appointed, with the SIT probe continuing for six months.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman clarified that the IMF did not question India’s growth figures, attributing the ‘C’ grade on national accounts to an outdated base year. India will shift to a 2022-23 base year in 2026, addressing the IMF’s concern. The Fund acknowledged India’s healthy economic performance and resilience.
Formula 2 champion Arvid Lindblad, of Indian origin, is set for his 2026 Formula 1 debut with Racing Bulls. Remarkably, a five-year-old prediction made to Lando Norris during a chance encounter has now come true. Lindblad, who will be the youngest driver on the grid, expressed his long-held belief in reaching F1.
Following the removal of numerous illegal shops in Bokaro’s Sector 4, the anti-encroachment drive on BSL land saw a shift in strategy. Instead of heavy machinery, officials focused on dismantling pillars and boundary fencing to prevent re-encroachment, adhering to court orders. The drive is expected to continue, with further actions planned.
Farmers from various districts gathered at the programme, where they presented the Chief Minister with a specially curated basket symbolising the state’s agricultural richness. The basket, offered by BJP Kisan Morcha State President Mahendra Singh Negi, contained sugarcane along with traditional hill produce such as Gaderi (colocasia), Malta (citrus fruit), ginger and honey. The gesture…
The halt on all immigration requests from 19 countries means all kinds of visas will be stopped. From Green Cards to visitor visa, student visa, all will be frozen for the time being. The list includes Afghanistan, Myanmar, Chad, the Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Yemen, Burundi, Cuba, Laos,…
