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.
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.
As of Tuesday, 23 Indian states and Union Territories have finished the houselisting operations (HLO) for Census 2027. Eight more are in progress, with Himachal Pradesh, Kerala, and Nagaland recently starting or opening self-enumeration windows. The process uses digital tools alongside traditional door-to-door visits.
A 5.0-magnitude earthquake hit Chamba district in Himachal Pradesh on Friday at 10:04 pm, felt in Chamba, nearby areas, and mildly in Shimla, with no reported casualties or major damage.
Gujarat Titans players, including Jos Buttler and Sai Sudharsan, were captivated by the scenic HPCA stadium in Dharamsala. Jos Buttler practiced his range-hitting, while Connor Esterhuizen impressed during a net session.
Himachal Pradesh govt approved ₹1,500 monthly cash transfer for women aged 18-59 with annual family income below ₹2 lakh. The 'Indira Gandhi Pyari Behna Sukh Samman Nidhi Yojana' fulfills a Congress poll promise, with 2 lakh women expected to benefit initially, despite the state's fiscal stress and BJP criticism over the timing amid election code.
Voting is underway today for 51 local bodies in Himachal Pradesh, including four Municipal Corporations. Over 3.6 lakh voters are eligible. Panchayati Raj elections are scheduled later this month, with counting for Municipal Corporations on May 31.
Six tourists from Gujarat tragically lost their lives and four others were injured when their tempo traveller veered off the Lohru–Dalhousie road and plunged into a deep gorge in Chamba district. The driver reportedly lost control of the vehicle, leading to the fatal accident. This marks the second significant tempo traveller incident in Himachal Pradesh this month.
The Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education has announced the Eklavya Model Residential School Selection Test (EMRSST) 2026 results. Conducted on March 29, 2026, the exam saw 862 students appear out of 959 applicants. The results are now available on the HPBOSE official website, based on the final answer key.
The Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education has announced the Eklavya Model Residential School Selection Test (EMRSST) 2026 results. Conducted on March 29, 2026, the exam saw 862 students appear out of 959 applicants. The results are now available on the HPBOSE official website, based on the final answer key.
