Mizoram’s Dampa constituency by-election on November 11 will allow electors over 85 and those with benchmark disabilities to vote via postal ballot. Essential service personnel and authorized media persons can also avail this facility. Service voters will receive ballots electronically.
The Supreme Court has directed the Jharkhand government to declare 314.86 sq km of Saranda forest as a wildlife sanctuary, offering a ray of hope for its conservation. This move comes after decades of conflict between mining interests and conservationists, with historical attempts to protect the pristine sal reserve.
Punjab mourns the loss of bodybuilder and actor Varinder Singh Ghuman, who passed away at 47. Known for his fitness achievements and roles in films like ‘Tiger 3’ and ‘Kabaddi Again,’ his sudden demise, reportedly due to cardiac arrest, has deeply saddened the community. Tributes have poured in from across the Punjabi entertainment and political…
An Air India Express flight from Bengaluru to Guwahati made an emergency landing in Bhubaneswar on Thursday evening. A middle-aged passenger experienced a significant drop in pulse mid-flight, prompting the diversion. The aircraft landed safely, and the passenger was rushed to Capital Hospital. The flight later continued its journey.
India secured their first-ever BWF Junior World Championships medal in the Mixed Team event by defeating higher-ranked Koreans. Unnati Hooda’s stellar performance in women’s singles, coupled with tactical changes in men’s doubles, led to a memorable comeback. The team now faces defending champions Indonesia in the semifinals.
A woman, Rani Oraon, has been arrested in Gumla for allegedly killing her 87-year-old mother-in-law by making her drink urea. The accused confessed to the crime, citing extreme poverty and the struggle to raise her four children as motives. Police permitted her to keep her young child while she was taken to jail.
Dumka district’s Deputy Commissioner Abhijit Sinha received two Niti Aayog awards for outstanding performance. The district was recognized for its 24×7 academic support for students, leading to improved board results and competitive exam success, and for empowering rural women through “Didi Ki Dukan” entrepreneurship initiatives.
As the Right to Information Act nears its 20th anniversary, a new report reveals over 4 lakh cases are pending in information commissions nationwide. Six commissions have been defunct, with Jharkhand and Himachal Pradesh still non-operational. Some states face decades-long backlogs, and key leadership positions remain vacant, raising concerns about transparency.
Two Jharkhand districts, Simdega and West Singhbhum, are chosen for the new Prime Minister Dhan Dhaanya Krishi Yojana. This central scheme aims to improve farming and diversify crops in underperforming areas. It will focus on sustainable practices, irrigation, storage, and credit access. The initiative will help farmers increase income and build resilience against climate change.
Donald Trump’s brokered Gaza ceasefire, announced just before Nobel season, has fueled betting market speculation for the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize. However, the Nobel Committee’s confidential process and the deal’s post-deadline announcement mean it cannot influence this year’s award. Experts emphasize the committee rewards sustained peacebuilding, not fleeting deals, making Trump a potential 2026 contender…
