Munna Lohar, a 52-year-old theatre artist and doppelgänger of Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren, has filed nomination for Ranchi Municipal Council elections from Ward 52, banking on his striking resemblance to secure victory and address local civic issues.
Residents of Ranchi's Ward 7, home to scheduled tribes and castes, endure drainage failures, water shortages, potholed roads, and drug-related crime due to non-functional streetlights and poor maintenance.
Beijing issues a stern warning to Washington against forming a preferential trade bloc for rare earth minerals, citing threats to global economic order as tensions escalate.
Former US President Donald Trump has shifted his position on the UK-Mauritius Diego Garcia agreement, now calling it the 'best' deal possible while reserving military rights to secure the base if needed.
Giridih police have arrested eight individuals, including four minors, for the alleged gang rape of two tribal minor girls. The incident occurred on January 25, and a special investigation team is probing the case.
Bihar Urban Infrastructure Development Corporation directs officers to spend five days on office tasks and two days on field inspections to accelerate urban infrastructure projects ahead of the monsoon season.
Mizoram's Empowered Committee on Investment, chaired by CM Lalduhoma, has granted in-principle approval to a Mumbai-based firm to establish a fuel cell and sustainable energy plant using plastic waste in the state.
Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren sharply criticized the Union budget, warning it could lead to starvation and harm farmers, the poor, and small businesses. He also accused the Centre of neglecting Jharkhand's development while exploiting its mineral
A Koderma court has sentenced Neeraj Kumar and Akram Khan to rigorous imprisonment for 20 and 25 years respectively for raping and harassing a minor girl in 2024. The court imposed heavy fines and additional sentences under POCSO and IT Acts.
A 29-year-old woman was arrested in Muzaffarpur for allegedly killing her husband with her lover's help after he discovered their social media affair. The victim's body was found with a slit throat on a roadside.
A Mizoram planning department delegation visited Dimapur to learn from Nagaland's century-old railway experience, focusing on social, cultural, and economic impacts to guide upcoming projects like the Kaladan Multi-Modal Transit Transport Project.
Railway Protection Force in Bokaro thwarted a child trafficking attempt under Operation AAHAT, rescuing four minors and arresting one suspect. The children were being taken to Tamil Nadu for alleged employment.
A retired PMCH doctor in Patna alleges a local builder illegally encroached on her high-value Sri Krishnapuri property and used intimidation to force a distress sale. Police investigation is ongoing.
Hazaribag police arrested five smugglers and confiscated illegal Indian Made Foreign Liquor worth ₹20.7 lakh in multiple raids over 72 hours. The district administration vows zero tolerance.
BJP state president Aditya Sahu issues strict warning to party members contesting for Dhanbad mayor, demanding withdrawal of nominations or face disciplinary action. The party officially supports Sanjeev Agarwal.
Ranchi Municipal Corporation encourages residents to report single-use plastic violations via the CPCB grievance app, with 50 challans issued and Rs 1.81 lakh in penalties imposed since April 2025.
More than 6,400 families in Thiruvananthapuram vow to boycott assembly elections if full compensation for land acquired for Vizhinjam-Navaikulam Outer Ring Road is not paid by March 15.
Delhi High Court criticizes 13-year delay in arresting a murder convict after his appeal was dismissed, calling it a systemic failure and issuing new guidelines.
Police in Latehar district seized Rs 40.2 lakh in cash from a car during a vehicle check under the model code of conduct for civic polls. Income Tax department informed. Separately, two mayoral nominations were rejected due to age criteria.
Pima County Sheriff says DNA confirms blood on porch is Nancy Guthrie's, believes she is still alive. Savannah Guthrie pleads for proof of life in emotional video as investigation continues.
Goa's Chief Electoral Officer has sought immediate reports from district collectors following complaints from Congress and GFP about alleged malpractices in the Special Intensive Revision process.
RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav claims BJP-led NDA won Bihar assembly polls through 'dhantantra' and 'machine tantra', alleging Rs 40,000 crore was spent. CM Nitish Kumar and JD(U) hit back in heated assembly debate.
The Centre and Nagaland government signed a landmark agreement with ENPO to create the Frontier Nagaland Territorial Authority, granting autonomy across six districts for regional development.
Construction on Ranchi's Kantatoli-Siramtoli connecting flyover gains momentum as officials prioritize ramp development, utility relocation, and clearance of structures to meet the July deadline.
Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla informed the Manipur Assembly that coordinated security efforts have recovered thousands of arms and reduced violence, while state finances show significant improvement.
The Sal barrage on Chapora river is 70% complete and will provide 250MLD of raw water to Goa, enhancing supply for Bardez taluka and preventing floods.
Goa's chief electrical engineer defends the smart meter project, aiming for completion by August 2027 to reduce power losses and enhance transparency for consumers.
The formation of a popular government in Manipur under Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand has sparked cautious optimism among citizens, who prioritize peace, IDP resettlement, and rule of law restoration after years of ethnic conflict.
Patna Chief Minister Nitish Kumar inspected Digha Tourist Ghat, instructing officials to improve infrastructure and ensure full arrangements for Ganga Aarti performances to boost tourism.
North Goa collector Ankit Yadav issues strict order requiring all stone quarries and open pits to be fenced within 30 days. Compliance reports must be submitted and verified to prevent drowning incidents during monsoon season.