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Topic: Jharkhand

IAS raided in Jharkhand liquor probe had served as chief electoral officer, Hemant Soren’s secy

Vinay Kumar Choubey was allegedly part of syndicate that caused losses to state exchequer. ED also searched premises linked to Jharkhand excise department joint commissioner.

Jharkhand ex-minister Alamgir Alam, aides pocketed Rs 56 cr in tender ‘scam’—ED chargesheet

In a prosecution complaint, the ED claimed that the Congress leader's aides collected at least 1.35 percent of the 'commission' collected on each tender for him.

Why BJP is banking on kin of ex-CMs to break JMM’s tribal stronghold in Jharkhand’s Kolhan region

The BJP's candidate list has sparked dissent within the party; Congress & JMM leaders say sidelining local leaders won't pay off for BJP in assembly elections.

Former Jharkhand CM Champei Soren files nomination from Saraikela as BJP candidate

Soren, who joined the BJP on 30 August citing 'insult' and 'humiliation' at the hands of JMM leaders, claimed that there is a wave in favour of BJP in the state.

NRC will be rolled out in Jharkhand & ‘infiltrators’ deported if BJP comes to power, says Babulal Marandi

Jharkhand is going to polls in November. The state's ex-CM and BJP president dismisses claims that he's party's CM face, adds that these elections are about 'saving Jharkhand'.

NDA’s seat-sharing deal for Jharkhand polls – BJP 68, AJSU 10, JDU 2 & LJP 1

The eastern state goes to polls on 13, 20 November; results on 23rd.

Election Commission to announce assembly poll dates for Maharashtra, Jharkhand today

The term of Maharashtra Assembly ends on 26 November, while that of Jharkhand on 5 January, 2025.

In poll-bound Jharkhand, BJP grapples with lack of ‘strong’ local leadership. PM, CMs, party MPs step up

BJP’s national leaders are busy campaigning in Jharkhand. Political watchers say no single BJP leader in the state is capable of dethroning CM Hemant Soren.

Shivraj Chouhan accuses Soren govt of favouring infiltrators, says ‘will implement NRC in Jharkhand’

Chouhan further slammed the Hemant Soren government for encouraging vote bank politics in the state and said that BJP, his party, was committed to protecting 'Roti, Mati aur Beti.'

PM Modi to launch Rs 79,150 Crore tribal welfare scheme in Jharkhand

Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan to Benefit 5 Crore People.

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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.

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Both the Russian and Ukrainian militaries are leaning on drones, but they’re also firing cruise and ballistic missiles, some of them relatively new and experimental.

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.