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The Supreme Court ruled that an uncle-in-law cannot adopt his niece's husband as a ghardamad for inheritance unless such a tribal custom is proven. Setting aside three lower court rulings, it held that the burden of proving customary practices lies on the claimant

An 18-year-old man was arrested in Jharkhand for allegedly strangling his girlfriend and burying her body near the Kanchi River after suspecting she was involved with another person. Police recovered the victim's phone and solved the murder during investigation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the contribution of young tribal women from Jharkhand and Madhya Pradesh as commercial semiconductor chip production began at CG Semi's Sanand facility, showcasing India's skilled workforce and growing semiconductor manufacturing capabilities

The Hyderabad Police have busted an interstate ganja supply racket that allegedly used Speed Post services to send cannabis consignments to customers in 21 cities and towns. A Jharkhand native has been arrested and investigations are underway to trace other accused.

Four children have died and 45 others have been hospitalised with cerebral malaria in Jharkhand's East Singhbhum district. Authorities have intensified medical surveillance, treatment, fogging and awareness campaigns to contain the outbreak in the affected Potka block

The Supreme Court stressed the need to protect forests, noting states like Jharkhand must preserve natural ecosystems. While hearing a pollution board plea on mining norms, the court refused to interfere with the High Court order and allowed the petition to be withdrawn

Four men died of suspected asphyxiation while allegedly mining in an unauthorised 40-foot-deep mine on forest land in Jharkhand's Ramgarh district. Police suspect oxygen deficiency caused the deaths and have launched an investigation into the incident

A 25-year-old man, Rohit Mirgha, allegedly died after being beaten by three people in Jharkhand's Ranchi district over accusations of molesting a woman. Police arrested one accused, while two remain absconding. Authorities are also investigating a possible land dispute angle

A 70-year-old woman was allegedly beaten to death in Jharkhand's East Singhbhum district by a man suspected to be mentally unstable. The accused was later assaulted by villagers, rescued by police and admitted to hospital as investigations continue

A brief encounter broke out between security forces and Maoists in Jharkhand’s West Singhbhum district during a combing operation in Porahat forest. No casualties were reported. Police said Maoists, including wanted leader Misir Besra carrying a Rs 1 crore bounty, remain active in the region

State-owned UCIL will establish a recovery plant in Jharkhand to extract uranium from Hindustan Copper tailings, boosting India’s domestic uranium supply for nuclear energy and defence. The partnership also aims to convert mining waste into a strategic resource with environmental and economic benefits

Supreme Court of India directed the Jharkhand government to reserve 50 per cent of assistant teacher vacancies for para-teachers while refusing regularisation demands. The court stressed improving education quality, ending ad hoc employment practices and completing the recruitment process within ten weeks

Two women were killed and another injured in Latehar, Jharkhand after a wild bison attacked them while collecting mahua in a forest. Panic spread in nearby villages as forest officials launched inspection and announced compensation for victims

A goods train wagon derailed in Bokaro, Jharkhand, after colliding with a car at a level crossing near a DVC power plant. No injuries were reported, and officials are investigating the incident involving the rolling train and open gate situation

Panic gripped Jharkhand’s East Singhbhum after a World War II-era live bomb was found near the Subarnarekha River. Police secured the area as experts warned of explosion risks, with repeated recoveries raising fears of more buried explosives.

An 18-year-old woman’s skeletal remains were recovered in Jharkhand’s Bokaro district after she went missing eight months ago. Police said the accused was arrested and confessed to murder following technical investigation, with the case now under judicial scrutiny

A Central Reserve Police Force jawan was critically injured in an IED blast during an anti-Naxal operation in Saranda forest. Security forces intensified operations as Maoists escalate use of explosives in the insurgency-affected region

Three men, including an elderly person, were killed in Jharkhand’s Ramgarh district after being trampled by wild elephants in two separate incidents. The attacks occurred in Gola police station area, and authorities have sent the bodies for post-mortem examination

The National Rifle Association of India inaugurated a seven-day National Coaches Course in Jharkhand with 33 participants from five states. The programme aims to strengthen grassroots shooting by training certified coaches and expanding access to the sport nationwide.

A Jharkhand boy who accidentally boarded a train to Kerala as a child reunited with his family after 13 years. Raja Gope was traced to his village in Chaibasa through efforts by NGOs and authorities