Basant Soren, Hemant's brother, is contesting from Dumka. His candidacy reinforces the JMM's familial ties, which have historically played a significant role in Jharkhand politics. Basant has been involved in local governance and development initiatives, focusing on tribal rights and education. His campaign will likely emphasise continuity within the party while addressing local concerns such as employment opportunities and infrastructure improvements.
The opposition claims Divya S Iyer's transfer was linked to the proposed stake sale in the Vizhinjam port project and seeks an explanation from the chief minister
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta rolls back the temporary work-from-home arrangement and staggered office timings introduced in May as the geopolitical situation stabilises
Mandatory 50 per cent office attendance cap from November to January pushes companies to revisit workforce planning, though industry says implementation will vary across sectors
Collapsed bridges and landslides have left several villages in Lower Siang isolated, prompting emergency helicopter sorties to deliver food and medical supplies
Authorities scrap the capital's 250th Independence Day parade after heat index forecasts of up to 115 degrees Fahrenheit, with nearly 200 million people under heat alerts
The national capital is set to get light rain with thunderstorms and gusty winds on Saturday as the weather office issues very heavy rainfall warnings for Gujarat, Odisha and parts of Madhya Pradesh
The Congress party's abandonment of nationalism is the most intriguing aspect of its post-2014 politics. The real Congress was never a party of bleeding heart pacifists
Extreme temperatures shut down events, including the Great American State Fair in Washington, as sweltering conditions disrupted Independence Day celebrations
Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Europe Sir John Stringer said that European members have replaced most of the assets cut from US contingency plans, calling it a sign of a stronger Europe within Nato
The singer-songwriter and the Kansas City Chiefs star exchanged vows in a ceremony officiated by Adam Sandler in a celebration held at Madison Square Garden
The second T20I between England and India will begin at 7 pm IST. The live telecast of ENG vs IND 2nd T20I will be available on Sony Sports Network. Fans can watch the match online on JioHotstar.
The development comes at a time when Trump has been publicly critical of Netanyahu in recent weeks after Israel's war with Hezbollah in Lebanon threatened peace talks with Iran
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf criticised US President Donald Trump over his remarks on Iran's economy and food needs, accusing him of projecting America's own domestic challenges
The proclamation celebrated the nation's founding, its historical milestones and outlined Trump's vision for what he described as a 'new American Golden Age'