Cross-voting impacted Rajya Sabha elections in Jharkhand and Legislative Council polls in Karnataka. While NDA gained in Jharkhand, Congress outmaneuvered BJP in Karnataka. Both parties exhibit double standards regarding cross-voting.
The BJP claims the ruling alliance in Jharkhand is fractured following a Congress defeat in Rajya Sabha polls, attributing it to cross-voting and alleging 'loot and corruption' by the bloc. Alliance partners are exchanging accusations of betrayal and being 'sold out'.
An NDA-backed independent candidate, Parimal Nathwani, secured a Rajya Sabha seat from Jharkhand, defeating Congress's nominee and exposing cracks within the INDIA bloc. In Mizoram, the Zoram People's Movement (ZPM) comfortably won the state's lone Upper House seat.
The Congress candidate for a Rajya Sabha seat in Jharkhand lost the election despite having the support of the required 28 MLAs. NDA-backed Independent Parimal Nathwani secured 28 votes, while Congress nominee Pranav Jha received only 20. The defeat has triggered a blame game among INDIA bloc allies, with Congress accusing RJD and CPI-ML of betrayal, charges they deny.
The Congress nominee for a Rajya Sabha seat in Jharkhand, Pranav Jha, lost the election to NDA-backed Independent candidate Parimal Nathwani, despite the Congress having the required number of MLAs. Allegations of betrayal and cross-voting have surfaced among INDIA bloc allies.
Congress nominee Pranav Jha lost a crucial Rajya Sabha election in Jharkhand despite having the support of 28 MLAs. NDA-backed Independent candidate Parimal Nathwani secured 30 votes, while Jha received only 20. The defeat has triggered a blame game among INDIA bloc allies, with Congress accusing RJD and CPI-ML of betrayal, charges they deny.
CPI(ML) Liberation and RJD denied cross-voting in Jharkhand Rajya Sabha elections, stating their MLAs voted for Congress. They blamed Congress's internal issues for the loss and warned against damaging the INDIA bloc by shifting blame.
NDA-backed Independent Parimal Nathwani secured one of the two Rajya Sabha seats from Jharkhand, defeating Congress candidate Pranav in a close contest. The ruling JMM candidate Baidyanath Ram won the other seat. The election saw cross-voting and invalid votes, leading to accusations of betrayal from the Congress.
Jharkhand's Rajya Sabha elections are set for a close contest as the INDIA bloc, with 56 MLAs, faces a challenge from the BJP-backed independent candidate Parimal Nathwani, who needs just 4 cross-votes to potentially upset the ruling coalition's expected win of two seats. Both camps are employing 'hotel politics' and mock polls to ensure MLA unity and prevent cross-voting, reminiscent of recent upsets in Bihar and Odisha.
Wicketkeeper-batter Kumar Kushagra scored a composed 58 off 67 balls for India A against Afghanistan A in the Tri-Nation A Series in Dambulla. His valuable knock helped India A post 319/8.
With Jharkhand's Rajya Sabha elections on June 18, political parties are housing their MLAs in hotels to prevent defections. The NDA supports an independent candidate, while the INDIA alliance fields its own candidates.
MS Dhoni made a return to the cricket field at the Jharkhand T20 League opening ceremony in Ranchi after missing IPL 2026 due to injury. His presence lent credibility to the new tournament.
BJP excludes Union Ministers Ravneet Singh Bittu and George Kurian from its Rajya Sabha candidate list for June 18 polls, sparking rumors of a cabinet reshuffle. None of the outgoing RS MPs were renominated, with organisational functionaries and new faces chosen instead.
NCRB data for 2024 shows only 18 cases registered nationwide under the Negotiable Instruments Act, all cheque bounces in Jharkhand (10) and UP (8), raising concerns about the Act's relevance.
A para-teacher in Jharkhand's Garhwa district is gaining attention for conducting the census on horseback. Munna Prasad Gupta uses his horse to navigate remote villages, citing fuel scarcity and difficult terrain, and has won praise from locals and officials.
Jharkhand govt removed hockey coach Sudhir Golla from Eklavya Hockey Training Centre in Ranchi due to absenteeism and harassment of girl trainees. Hockey India also removed him from U-18 boys' camp. This incident highlights concerns about monitoring in grassroots sports setups.
Jharkhand govt removed hockey coach Sudhir Golla from Eklavya Hockey Training Centre in Ranchi due to absenteeism and harassment of girl trainees. Hockey India also removed him from U-18 boys' camp.
Former India captain MS Dhoni has been revealed as the highest individual taxpayer from Jharkhand and Bihar combined for the 2025-26 financial year. The Principal Chief Commissioner of Income Tax confirmed Dhoni's top position, though the exact tax amount remains undisclosed. This achievement highlights Dhoni's significant financial contribution to the region.
Former India captain MS Dhoni has been revealed as the highest individual taxpayer from Jharkhand and Bihar combined for the 2025-26 financial year. The Principal Chief Commissioner of Income Tax confirmed Dhoni's top position, though the exact tax amount remains undisclosed. This achievement highlights Dhoni's significant financial contribution to the region.
Jharkhand Academic Council (JAC) has released the Class 12 board exam results for 2026 today, May 6. Students can check their scorecards online and on DigiLocker. A minimum of 33% is required to pass. Those unsatisfied can opt for improvement exams in theory papers. The grading system ranges from A+ to D.
Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren has expressed serious concern over the 'unacceptable condition' of the Chandil-Tata railway section, where passenger trains have been consistently running hours late for the past two years while freight trains continue uninterrupted. He urged Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to prioritize passenger services and complete pending infrastructure projects. The issue affects thousands of daily commuters, workers, students, and professionals, with journeys now taking 8-12 hours instead of the previous 3-6 hours.
Kishan returned to the India setup earlier this year for the T20I series against New Zealand and the T20 World Cup after strong performances in domestic cricket, where he led Jharkhand to the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) title and scored more than 500 runs.
TMC on Monday slammed PM Narendra Modi over his jhalmuri break in West Bengal's Jhargram, claiming his extended stay caused Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren to be denied permission to fly his chopper into Jhargram and forced to return to Ranchi without completing his scheduled campaign. The party called it "photo ops" and accused Modi of humiliating an Adivasi leader. PM Modi held rallies in Bankura, Purulia, Jhargram and Medinipur on Sunday, with the election to be held in two phases on April 23 and April 29, counting on May 4.
