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TopicHemant Soren

Topic: Hemant Soren

Can legality of arrest be examined when trial court has taken note of ED chargesheet, SC asks Soren

A vacation bench led by Justice Dipankar Datta posed the query on this technical question while hearing JMM leader's petition challenging his arrest.

Shibu Soren is sitting this election out, but ‘Guruji’s’ shadow looms large over Jharkhand politics

Every JMM candidate has sought his blessings, including Nalin Soren, who will contest from Dumka, Shibu Soren's stronghold & key seat in politically significant Santhal Pargana region.

‘Deshbhakt’ from Army family, warrior in her own right — who is Kalpana Soren

Thrust into limelight after husband & ex-CM Hemant Soren's arrest, Kalpana Soren has swiftly emerged as prominent campaigner for JMM and is candidate in assembly bypoll Monday.

Kalpana Soren’s life was family time, yoga, music. Now it’s rallies, speeches, interviews

The radical change in Kalpana Soren’s life—from being the wife of a chief minister to a leader—has upended the Soren household. For the first time, the MTech/MBA degree holder isn’t spending the summer vacation with her kids.

Warrior image, tribal connect—Jharkhand ex-CM Hemant Soren’s wife Kalpana is rising as a politician

Kalpana Soren is the JMM candidate for the Gandey assembly bypoll in Jharkhand’s Giridih. She’s held over 60 public meetings, rallied tribal support, and is coming into her own as a leader.

UCC won’t affect tribal customs, only build ‘awareness’, says Union Minister Arjun Munda

In an exclusive interview, Munda spoke about former CM Hemant Soren’s arrest as a poll plank in Jharkhand, the MSP debate, and controversy over UCC and ‘Constitution change’.

‘HC delaying verdict on my plea against ED arrest’: Ex-Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren moves SC

Soren was arrested on 31 January in the case after he resigned as the Jharkhand CM, and party loyalist and state transport minister Champai Soren was named as his successor.

Forged land records, created ‘parallel evidence’ to conceal ownership — ED charges against Hemant Soren

Soren controlled land through proxies, including via wife's business partner, says ED in its charge sheet. Former Jharkhand CM's press adviser confessed his role, it adds.

‘Guruji ki bahu’ — who is Sita Soren & how her switch from JMM to BJP will electorally impact Jharkhand

Sita, a 3-time MLA who was JMM general secy, had been vocal critic of brother-in-law Hemant Soren’s govt. In resignation letter to Shibu Soren, she said she & her family were sidelined.

Former Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren’s sister-in-law Sita Soren joins BJP hour after quitting JMM

Jharkhand Mukti Morcha legislator Sita Soren claimed that she was being neglected and isolated in the state’s ruling party.

On Camera

India has 7.4% growth, but faltering tax revenue could have implications in coming fiscal year

In the first eight months of the current fiscal year, New Delhi’s net tax intake didn’t even hit the halfway mark of what it expects to collect by March 31.

Grounded no more: Andhra govt revives no-frills Dagadarthi airport near Nellore to boost south coast link

As Visakhapatnam readies a mega airport, the Andhra Pradesh government has revived its shelved Dagadarthi project, aiming to boost cargo and connectivity on the south coast.

Army chief lambasts Chinese infra push in Shaksgam Valley. ‘We consider it illegal action’

Speaking at annual press conference, Army chief reiterated that India does not recognise 1963 Sino-Pakistan border pact under which Pakistan illegally ceded Shaksgam Valley to China.

Thank you Donald Trump, again. India now has reason to shed fear of trade deals and risky reform

UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.