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TopicHemant Soren

Topic: Hemant Soren

Bombay HC refuses withdrawal of woman’s ‘rape’ plea against Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren

The woman had approached a metropolitan magistrate's court in 2013, alleging she was raped by Soren at a Mumbai hotel.

Jharkhand tribal woman ‘gang-raped’ by 17 in Dumka, NCW asks DGP to complete probe in 2 months

Jharkhand has recorded 1,359 rapes from January to September this year. Opposition parties have criticised the JMM-led state govt over 'growing incidents of rape'.

JMM-Congress retain 2 Jharkhand seats in bypolls but victory margin down since 2019

The bypoll in Dumka was necessitated by the resignation of CM Hemant Soren, who contested from 2 seats in 2019. Barhait went to bypolls after incumbent MLA died.

‘Entire India could plunge into darkness’ — Soren warns of coal blockade after row with Centre

Soren targets Centre for its decision to deduct Rs 1,417-cr electricity dues from Jharkhand’s account with RBI, warns against taking ‘undue advantage’ of state's 'tolerance'.

Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren meets Lalu Prasad, says will fight Bihar polls together

RJD is a partner in the coalition government headed by Soren in Jharkhand. Besides JMM, the Congress is also part of the government in the state.

Opposition CMs’ meet sees fiery Uddhav Thackeray & Sonia Gandhi-Mamata Banerjee bonding

Thackeray urges opposition leaders to do more than chit-chat, saying we must fight the Modi govt. Other CMs raise issues like postponement of NEET & JEE, privatisation.

3 months after being flown home, Jharkhand’s struggling migrants now want to return to cities

Jharkhand govt has tried to generate jobs under MGNREGA and is launching new schemes, but workers are struggling with low wages and lack of money.

Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren home quarantines after cabinet minister tests Covid-19 positive

Soren, whose samples are expected to be tested today, had recently met Drinking and Sanitation Minister Mithilesh Thakur, who tested positive for COVID-19.

‘Modi govt encircled by coterie of businessmen’: CM Soren slams move to auction coal blocks

Jharkhand govt has moved SC over auction of coal blocks. CM Hemant Soren says his govt has not granted clearance to auction of 22 coal blocks in the state.

Newborn, debt-ridden family: What 2 jawans killed in Galwan leave behind in native Jharkhand

Ganesh Hansda (21), resident of East Singhbhum district, and Kundan Kant Ojha (26), native of Sahibganj district, are among the 20 deceased soldiers.

On Camera

6 reasons Trump’s Gaza plan won’t work—even if Hamas accepts it

On paper, the 21-point plan looks balanced—Palestinian governance, international oversight, reconstruction pledges. But in reality, it is a non-negotiable diktat.

Nodal officers to fast-tracking NOCs, Kerala govt’s heeding investor concerns, and it means business

As many as 21 policy reforms are under implementation following Invest Kerala Global Summit, as LDF govt works to change perception that the state is not conducive to businesses.

Army chief’s big warning to Pakistan: Stop sponsoring terrorism if you want to exist geographically

Amid continued concerns over cross-border terrorism, General Upendra Dwivedi further warned the neighbour that India will not show restraint if there is an Op Sindoor 2.0.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.