Schools with computers increased to 69.9%, and internet connectivity rose to 67.4%: UDISE

Schools with computers increased to 69.9%, and internet connectivity rose to 67.4%: UDISE

18-08-2026 

The Unified District Information System for Education Plus (UDISE+) report reflects continued progress towards a more inclusive school education system. 

Notably, girls accounted for 48.4% of total student enrolment, indicating a balanced…

Jharkhand CM Soren’s move breaks students, opens gate for anti Black Bill movement

Jharkhand CM Soren’s move breaks students, opens gate for anti Black Bill movement

18-08-2026 

By announcing the ‘complete cancellation’ of the JSSC-CGL (Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level) exam and all recruitment tests, results, and selections handled by the outsourced private agency TDPL (TSR Data Processing…

BJP President Nitin Nabin's new team comprises two veteran Adivasi leaders

BJP President Nitin Nabin's new team comprises two veteran Adivasi leaders

17-08-2026 

In the newly announced national team under Bharatiya Janata Party president Nitin Nabin today ( August 17, 2026), prominent tribal leader and Lok Sabha MP Gajendra Patel has been appointed as a National General Secretary.

Additionally, tribal…

NIELIT launches Cyber Kushti 2026: National Cybersecurity and AI Hackathon Scores Judgement

NIELIT launches Cyber Kushti 2026: National Cybersecurity and AI Hackathon Scores Judgement

17-08-2026 

The National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT), under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India, launched CYBER KUSHTI 2026 on August 15, a national cybersecurity and Artificial…

Saaz Music Club rocked IIIT Ranchi on the Independence Day 2026

Saaz Music Club rocked IIIT Ranchi on the Independence Day 2026

17-08-2026 

Indian Institute of Information Technology Ranchi celebrated the 80th Independence Day with a flag-hoisting ceremony held at both campuses of the Institute. 

The ceremony, led by Prof. Rajeev Srivastava, Director, IIIT Ranchi, in the presence…

CAG finds ‘contaminated water’ served at stations, Railway Minister orders for ‘Safe Drinking Water’

CAG finds ‘contaminated water’ served at stations, Railway Minister orders for ‘Safe Drinking Water’

17-08-2026 

Following the CAG Report on Drinking Water Quality, a whole-day review was done by Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, Railway Minister, CRB & CEO, and other senior officials, and immediate corrective measures have been ordered for Safe Drinking Water.

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Ahead of fresh talks with Soren govt, students refuse to end protest demanding CBI probe

Ahead of fresh talks with Soren govt, students refuse to end protest demanding CBI probe

17-08-2026 

At a time when Jharkhand students had set an August 20 deadline for a gherao of the CM’s residence, the Hemant Soren government has invited them for a fresh round of talks today- Monday (August 17, 2026).

This is going to be the sixth…

Jharkhand exam stir: Students burnt effigies of Hemant Soren, Rahul Gandhi and Tejaswi Yadav

Jharkhand exam stir: Students burnt effigies of Hemant Soren, Rahul Gandhi and Tejaswi Yadav

16-08-2026 

Students protesting against alleged irregularities in Jharkhand's recruitment exams burnt effigies of three ruling partners- Congress leader and LoP Rahul Gandhi, Rashtriya Janata Dal leader Tejaswi Yadav and Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren…

Breaking News: 99.2 % of mobile phones used in the country were Made in India

Breaking News: 99.2 % of mobile phones used in the country were Made in India

16-08-2026 

A day after India celebrated its 80th year of Independence on August 15, 2026, a mega news story floating across the country seems to have raised a sense of pride among conscientious citizens. What is this?

India’s mobile manufacturing…

Tiranga goes global, marking India’s 80th Independence Day celebration across the world

Tiranga goes global, marking India’s 80th Independence Day celebration across the world

16-08-2026 

The SURYAPATH TIRANGA Global Relay has been live, marking a unique global celebration of India’s Independence Day. Clearly, the Tiranga traveled across the world following the path of the rising sun.

Reports reaching India from different…