Bhola Nath Singh was re-elected unopposed as Hockey Jharkhand president for a fourth consecutive term, despite a legal challenge citing the National Sports Governance Act, 2025's term limits. Hockey Jharkhand defends the election based on Singh's role in an international federation.
The Jharkhand High Court acquitted Sunil Kumar Singh, convicted under the NDPS Act for 11 kg of ganja. An FSL report confirmed the substance was bhang, which the court ruled is not covered by the Act's definition of cannabis, leading to the conviction's annulment.
The Jharkhand High Court overturned a 7-year jail sentence for possessing 11 kg of a substance, ruling it was bhang, not ganja, and thus not covered by the NDPS Act. The court cited FSL reports and the Act's definition of cannabis.
Home Minister Amit Shah has ordered the formation of quick response teams and a "zero coal leakage plan" to combat rising illegal mining and coal theft in Jharkhand. The CISF and Coal Ministry will implement multi-layered security and take strict action against offenders.
The Jharkhand High Court reinstated a peon sacked for taking office tea powder and biscuits, deeming the dismissal "grossly disproportionate." The court cited a vague show-cause notice and lack of reasons in the termination order as violations of natural justice.
The Jharkhand High Court increased compensation for a male acid attack survivor, Rahul Kumar, from Rs 3 lakh to Rs 15 lakh, calling the initial amount "meagre." The court also urged the state government to amend its victim compensation scheme to ensure equal treatment for male and female survivors.
A stampede-like situation occurred at the JSCA Stadium in Ranchi during the Jharkhand T20 League final on Tuesday, injuring several people. Hospitals were alerted, and authorities reported four to five injuries.
The Jharkhand High Court raised a 55-year-old divorced woman's alimony from Rs 10 lakh to Rs 40 lakh, citing her medical needs, inflation, and the husband's railway retirement benefits.
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'.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
