Rameshwar Oraon

About Rameshwar Oraon

Rameshwar Oraon

Rameshwar Oraon, the state Congress president, is contesting from Lohardaga, a seat reserved for Scheduled Tribes (ST). As a seasoned politician with deep roots in tribal communities, Oraon aims to rally support by emphasising social justice and developmental policies for marginalised groups. His leadership within the Congress party will be pivotal as they seek to regain influence in Jharkhand amid stiff competition from both JMM and BJP candidates.

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Updated On: 18 Sep 2026 | 11:17 AM IST

iPhone 18 Pro, Pro Max go on sale in India as Apple Stores see rush

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Updated On: 18 Sep 2026 | 11:17 AM IST

NSE IPO crosses halfway mark on 2nd day of bidding; check GMP & reviews

The NSE opened for subscription on Thursday and will remain open till Monday, September 21. The exchange has set a price band of ₹1,700-1,785 per share.

Updated On: 18 Sep 2026 | 11:16 AM IST

Car loan rates start at 7.35% in mid-Sept: Top offers and EMIs compared

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Updated On: 18 Sep 2026 | 11:14 AM IST

Stock Market LIVE: Sensex rises 100 pts, Nifty near 23,300; India VIX down 3%

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Updated On: 18 Sep 2026 | 11:12 AM IST

Asian Games 2026 LIVE UPDATES: Cricket- IND vs JPN Q/F match underway; Teqball- Quimcy into s/f

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Updated On: 18 Sep 2026 | 11:12 AM IST

Asiad 2026: Accommodation complaints 'down to zero', says Tayaab Ikram

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Updated On: 18 Sep 2026 | 11:10 AM IST

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Updated On: 18 Sep 2026 | 11:09 AM IST

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Updated On: 18 Sep 2026 | 11:03 AM IST

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Updated On: 18 Sep 2026 | 10:58 AM IST

Shapoorji Group chairman welcomes RBI decision, backs listing of Tata Sons

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Updated On: 18 Sep 2026 | 10:51 AM IST

Early voting begins in US midterms that could flip control of Congress

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Updated On: 18 Sep 2026 | 10:50 AM IST

Tata stocks fall up to 8% amid rift over Tata Sons listing, Chandra's term

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Updated On: 18 Sep 2026 | 10:50 AM IST

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Updated On: 18 Sep 2026 | 10:48 AM IST

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Updated On: 18 Sep 2026 | 10:45 AM IST

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Updated On: 18 Sep 2026 | 10:45 AM IST

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Updated On: 18 Sep 2026 | 10:40 AM IST

Skyways Air Services shares surge 14.5% as Q1 PAT more than doubles

From its issue price of ₹138, Skyways Air Services stock is down 5.4 per cent. The stock listed on the exchanges on September 1.

Updated On: 18 Sep 2026 | 10:36 AM IST

Rupee rises 16 paise to 95.73 against US dollar during early trade

At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 95.75 and gained slightly to trade at 95.73 against the greenback in early deals, up 16 paise from its previous close

Updated On: 18 Sep 2026 | 10:34 AM IST

Delhi weather: Dry spell ahead as monsoon withdrawal begins on September 19

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Updated On: 18 Sep 2026 | 10:28 AM IST