Jharkhand recorded the second-highest murder rate in India at 3.7 in 2023, as per the recently released NCRB report, trailing only Manipur. The state also experienced a rising trend in overall IPC crimes, with 50,187 cases registered last year, alongside 1,487 cases under the Prevention of Dowry Act.
An elephant, reported stolen from Palamu by its Uttar Pradesh owner, was recovered in Bihar. Police clarified it was a partnership dispute, not theft, as the owner’s partners allegedly sold the animal. The elephant remains with the current buyer, who presented valid papers, and the matter will be pursued in civil courts.
Auston Matthews, after an injury-plagued season, faces renewed scrutiny following the Maple Leafs’ preseason losses. Former NHL player Sean Avery publicly questioned Matthews’ championship potential. This comes despite GM Brad Treliving recently commending Matthews’ early preparation and dedication to his craft.
Avinash Kumar was appointed Jharkhand’s new chief secretary. He is a 1993 batch IAS officer. Alka Tiwari retired from the post. She was named the state election commissioner. Kumar retained his additional chief secretary role to the chief minister. Ajoy Kumar Singh received further charge as development commissioner. These administrative changes were announced recently.
Browns coach Kevin Stefanski offered an optimistic update on Deshaun Watson’s Achilles injury recovery, confirming he’s off his walking boot and rehabbing. Despite a re-tear earlier this offseason and previous setbacks, Stefanski expressed faith in his progress. However, the team remains prudent, exploring other quarterback options given Watson’s uncertain return timeline, while he remains under…
The Enforcement Directorate, Ranchi, provisionally attached 10 immovable properties valued at Rs 15.41 crore belonging to GST scam accused Amit Gupta and his associates in West Bengal. This PMLA action targets proceeds from a massive Rs 734 crore fake input tax credit scam.
Goa consumers will face higher electricity bills as the Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission approved a 4% average annual power tariff hike for five consecutive years, from 2025-26 to 2029-30, effective October 1. This marks the fourth consecutive hike, though lower than initially proposed by the electricity department.
Police arrested Deep Aghera and Harpreet Singh for operating an interstate luxury car theft ring in Mapusa. Posing as tourists, they used fake documents and GPS jammers to steal rental SUVs, replacing number plates and disconnecting tracking systems. This sophisticated operation involved renting high-value vehicles and transporting them out of state, with a previous theft…
At the TOI Dialogues-Uttarakhand Chapter 2025, Neena Gupta spoke candidly about the highs and lows of her career and how one successful film can change everything — from how an actor is perceived to the kind of roles they are offered.
