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Topic: JMM

An SC verdict shielded Shibu Soren in ‘JMM bribery case’ of 1990s, but his own family undid the ruling

The genesis of this case lies in a no-confidence motion moved against the PV Narasimha Rao government in July 1993.

Soren, the statesman—the man who built Jharkhand, leader of the masses, the ‘irreplaceable’ Guruji

Ranchi: "Beloved Dishom Guruji has left us all. I lost everything today... " A heartbroken Hemant Soren shared his grief in a social media...

Jharkhand announces 3-day state mourning after death of former CM & JMM founder Shibu Soren

All Jharkhand government offices will be closed on 4-5 August. The government has also cancelled all of its scheduled programmes during the mourning period.

Rajya Sabha adjourned till Tuesday following death of ex-Jharkhand CM Shibu Soren

The proceedings in the Rajya Sabha are adjourned for the day as a a mark of respect following the death of sitting MP & JMM founder Shibu Soren.

IAS at 21, arrested for MNREGS fund embezzlement, now reinstated: the highs & lows of Pooja Singhal

Jharkhand govt revoked suspension of Singhal, who will contribute to Dept of Personnel, Administrative Reforms & Raj Bhasa. Meanwhile, there's a palpable discomfort in Congress ranks.

Hemant Soren takes oath as CM of Jharkhand for the fourth time

The oath-taking took place in Ranchi's Morabadi ground, in presence of Cong President Mallikarjun Kharge, LOP Rahul Gandhi, West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee & AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal.

Knives out in NDA after Jharkhand defeat. JD(U) blames BJP for poor strategy, BJP blames AJSU

JD (U) leaders say Hemant Soren's arrest was a mistake; BJP says ally AJSU failed to leverage Kudmi vote, defeated BJP MLAs blame own leadership.

Hemant Soren to be sworn in again as Jharkhand chief minister on 28 November

Jharkhand Mukti Morcha, led by Hemant Soren, steered INDIA bloc to victory in state polls, with 56 seats in 81-member assembly. JMM won 34 seats, Congress 16, RJD 4 & CPI(ML) 2.

After Haryana, RSS took charge of Maharashtra, Jharkhand. What results say about the Sangh factor for BJP

Unlike LS polls, RSS & BJP worked ‘tirelessly’ in Maharashtra & Jharkhand. While the BJP-led Mahayuti put on a solid show in Maharashtra, the party fell short in the other.

Jairam ‘Tiger’ Mahato makes electoral debut, damages BJP ally AJSU in 6 seats in Jharkhand

Jharkhand Loktantrik Krantikari Morcha chief Jairam ‘Tiger’ Mahato has emerged as a prominent OBC face in state. He had fielded candidates in 71 seats this assembly election.

On Camera

SC’s stray dog order lit a match in Delhi. Are they a menace or companions?

The last time this matter flared up was when Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, in a very similar directive in April, called for the relocation of stray dogs in the capital.

Modi’s ‘Diwali bonanza’ for the common man—next-gen GST reforms, lower tax on daily-use items soon

Finance ministry says the proposed revamp will focus on structural reforms, rate rationalisation & ease of living, & will be deliberated upon in the coming weeks.

What is Project Sudarshan Chakra, announced by Modi from ramparts of Red Fort

The project is meant to be a ‘protective shield that will keep expanding’, the PM said. It is on the lines of the ‘Golden Dome’ announced by Trump, it is learnt.

War of IAF, PAF doctrines: As Pakistan obsesses over numbers, India embraces risk, wins

Now that both IAF and PAF have made formal claims of having shot down the other’s aircraft in the 87-hour war in May, we can ask a larger question: do such numbers really matter?