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Jharkhand HC seeks DGP’s report in Ranchi Jail exploitation case

May 22, 2026, 04:37 PM - 3 min read

During the proceedings, the bench observed that serious allegations had surfaced against the jail superintendent, including claims of sexual exploitation of a female inmate, her becoming pregnant, and attempts to terminate the pregnancy.

Allegations of sexual exploitation inside Ranchi’s Birsa Munda Central Jail spark political uproar and demands for a judicial probe.

Political row over alleged sexual exploitation in Ranchi Jail

May 19, 2026, 09:26 PM - 3 min read

The inquiry was initiated after Jharkhand High Court’s Justice S.N. Prasad took suo motu cognisance of the matter and ordered an investigation.

Panic buying triggers long queues at Ranchi petrol pumps

May 15, 2026, 01:21 PM - 2 min read

From as early as 6 am, motorists began lining up at petrol pumps in different parts of Ranchi. Apart from cars, bikes and scooters, several people were also seen carrying gallons and bottles to stock fuel amid rumours of a possible shortage.

Dentist from Jamshedpur allegedly raped after being intoxicated at Ranchi party; FIR filed, accused absconding, police launch manhunt.

Dentist raped at friend's birthday party in Ranchi

April 14, 2026, 07:48 PM - 2 min read

The incident happened on April 9 when the 25-year-old woman went to a birthday celebration of a male friend at an apartment in the Lalpur police station area. There, she was allegedly sexually assaulted by one of the host's friends, Police added.

Prashant Bose was considered one of the most influential leaders in the Maoist hierarchy, second only to the organization’s general secretary Nambala Keshava Rao.

Top Maoist leader Prashant Bose dies in Ranchi

April 3, 2026, 03:34 PM - 3 min read

Bose, also known as ‘Kishan Da’, was lodged in Saraikela jail following his arrest in 2021. According to jail authorities, his condition worsened early Friday morning around 6 am., when he developed severe breathing difficulties.

In his address, the Vice President said he felt deeply emotional upon visiting the sacred land of Ulihatu, the birthplace of Birsa Munda.

VP Radhakrishnan pays tribute to Birsa Munda at his birthplace

March 28, 2026, 06:40 PM - 2 min read

Jharkhand Governor Santosh Kumar Gangwar and state health minister Irfan Ansari were also present on the occasion.

Poster drive intensified against Maoists in Saranda

March 27, 2026, 05:49 PM - 2 min read

Another series highlights the government’s surrender and rehabilitation policy, encouraging insurgents to abandon violence and reintegrate into society.

The animal could be the same elephant that was seen a few days ago in the Hatia area of Ranchi. Since that sighting, fear had gripped nearby localities.

Wild elephant kills another man in Ranchi

March 3, 2026, 01:55 PM - 2 min read

According to locals, Subodh had stepped out early in the morning for work when he encountered the animal. Before anyone could react, the elephant attacked him.

Panic grips Ranchi as wild elephant enters city

February 27, 2026, 04:01 PM - 2 min read

Acting swiftly, a police team reached the spot and urged people in the surrounding areas to remain cautious.

The crashed aircraft, reportedly 39 years old, had received a fitness certificate on January 21, valid for one year. It was not equipped with cockpit voice recorders (CVR) or flight data recorders (FDR), as such equipment is not mandatory for aircraft below 5,700 kg maximum take-off weight.

Marandi seeks probe into air ambulance service after crash

February 27, 2026, 01:36 PM - 3 min read

The demand comes after all seven people on board a medical evacuation flight were killed when an air ambulance crashed in Chatra district on Monday evening, shortly after taking off from Ranchi for Delhi.

The gunfight in the Saranda forests of West Singhbhum saw security forces surround and eliminate 17 Maoists, including Anal Da, who carried a reward of ₹2.35 crore.

Maoists retreat as security ops intensify in Saranda

January 31, 2026, 06:01 PM - 3 min read

Police officials say the remaining Maoists in Saranda have abandoned permanent camps and shifted to temporary, mobile shelters to escape detection.

Child killed over witchcraft suspicion in J'khand, 2 arrested

January 27, 2026, 01:11 PM - 2 min read

According to the police, Raghu Munda suspected that black magic practised by Laxman Munda was responsible for the death of his own son, who had died due to illness a few days earlier.