Soren govt notifies cancellation of exams, not students’ demand of CBI probe

Soren govt notifies cancellation of exams, not students’ demand of CBI probe

19-08-2026 

Jharkhand students have welcomed notification issued by the state government cancelling exams. They had called off their hunger strike after the government scraped the JSSC-CGL and TDPL-conducted examinations. 

But the protesters are still…

PM Cares: The Rs.8,452 crore question

PM Cares: The Rs.8,452 crore question

19-08-2026 

The financial position of the PM CARES Fund, created in March 2020 amid the Covid-19 crisis, has now been made public for the financial year 2024-25.  The fund recorded ₹8,452.95 crore in total receipts during the year, compared…

ICAR’s 97th AGM Charts the Roadmap for Transformative Agriculture

ICAR’s 97th AGM Charts the Roadmap for Transformative Agriculture

19-08-2026 

The 97th Annual General Meeting of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) Society was held today at the National Agricultural Science Complex (NASC), New Delhi, under the chairmanship of Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Union Minister of Agriculture…

NHAI extends Digital FASTag Local Pass Facility to 121 Toll Plazas across India

NHAI extends Digital FASTag Local Pass Facility to 121 Toll Plazas across India

19-08-2026 

In line with the Government of India’s vision of Digital India and its commitment to enhancing Ease of Living for the citizens, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has extended the facility of online FASTag ‘Local Passes’…

MMDR Amendment Bill: Jharkhand among the States will continue to share ‘90 % ‘of mining sector revenue reaching  Rs. 1,14,549.28 crore in 2025-26

MMDR Amendment Bill: Jharkhand among the States will continue to share ‘90 % ‘of mining sector revenue reaching Rs. 1,14,549.28 crore in 2025-26

19-08-2026 

At a time when the JMM and its ally Congress have strongly opposed the Mines and Minerals ( Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, passed by both houses- the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha -and threatened a massive statewide agitation and economic…

UIDAI Drive Completes Over 2 Crore Mandatory Biometric Updates in Aadhaar for School Children

UIDAI Drive Completes Over 2 Crore Mandatory Biometric Updates in Aadhaar for School Children

19-08-2026 

The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has achieved a significant milestone in its nationwide mission-mode drive for Mandatory Biometric Updates (MBU), completing over 20 million (over 2 crore) MBUs for school children across the country.

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JSSC-CGL exam cancellation prompts another job aspirants to protest and demand CBI probe

JSSC-CGL exam cancellation prompts another job aspirants to protest and demand CBI probe

18-08-2026 

After the Jharkhand government's decision to cancel the JSSC CGL examination, appointed candidates who had served for months staged a protest at the state secretariat in Ranchi.

This move of the CM Hemant Soren’s announced cancellation…

Breaking News: Money transfer from Qatar to India possible by UPI

Breaking News: Money transfer from Qatar to India possible by UPI

18-08-2026 

The Qatar-India remittance service based on PosTransfer powered by UPI is now available, enabling customers in Qatar to send funds directly to UPI-enabled bank accounts in India through Qatar Post outlets.

The service has been developed…

Bharat Taxi scheme set to be launched in Patna, Gauhati, Bhopal, Kolkata, Indore, Nagpur and Ranchi

Bharat Taxi scheme set to be launched in Patna, Gauhati, Bhopal, Kolkata, Indore, Nagpur and Ranchi

18-08-2026 

India’s cities depend on diverse transport systems that keep people connected to workplaces, education, healthcare, and essential services. Public transport forms the backbone of urban mobility, while private vehicles, walking, and cycling provide…

Exclusive: India's Defence Strength Powers National Security through Self-Reliance

Exclusive: India's Defence Strength Powers National Security through Self-Reliance

18-08-2026 

India’s defence sector has undergone a remarkable transformation over the past decade. It has emerged as a stronger, more self-reliant and globally credible force. Guided by Atmanirbhar Bharat, sustained reforms, investment and indigenous innovation…