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A 40-year-old Jharkhand recruitment aspirant, Rahul Kranti, is in an ICU after six days of hunger strike over alleged irregularities in JPSC and JSSC examinations. He demands cancellation of recruitment exams since 2019 and CBI-ED probes into alleged corruption

Talks between the Jharkhand government and protesting aspirants over alleged recruitment exam paper leaks failed to break the deadlock on Saturday. Protesters said their agitation would continue until demands, including cancellation of the 14th JPSC exam and an independent probe, are met

The second round of talks between JPSC-JSSC aspirants and the Jharkhand government is underway in Ranchi. The students are seeking cancellation of examinations conducted by TDPL and an inquiry into alleged irregularities, while their protest at Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium continues.

A student leader protesting alleged irregularities in JPSC and JSSC recruitment exams was shifted to ICU after his health deteriorated during an indefinite hunger strike in Ranchi. Opposition leaders visited the hospital and demanded a sensitive approach towards student concerns

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi engaged with Gen Z through an Instagram “Ask Me Anything” session, answering questions on student protests, politics, philosophy and personal life. He joked about Batman, criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi and spoke about his mother’s dog, Noorie

Students protesting alleged irregularities in JPSC and JSSC recruitment exams entered the 13th day in Ranchi. The agitation has gained support from student groups, with aspirants demanding transparency, reforms and action against corruption. Talks with Jharkhand government representatives are scheduled

Protesting Jharkhand job aspirants demanded an independent inquiry by retired High Court judges from outside the state into alleged recruitment exam paper leaks. Rejecting the CID probe, they warned of an Assembly gherao on August 10 if their demands remain unmet

A 35-year-old man was beaten to death and another injured after villagers allegedly attacked them on suspicion of goat theft in Jharkhand's Khunti district. Police registered an FIR, launched an investigation, and said no arrests have been made in the mob assault case

Police in Jharkhand's Gumla district arrested a man for raping a three-year-old girl, disrupting a village panchayat's attempt to settle the crime internally by imposing a ₹1 lakh fine on the accused and using partial funds for a feast.\

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