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: 13 Apr 2026 | 8:16 PM IST

Six foreign universities commit ₹1,000 crore scholarship pool for India

Six foreign universities will offer Rs 1,000 crore in scholarships as they prepare to launch India campuses from 2026, aiming to expand access to global education

Updated On: 13 Apr 2026 | 8:16 PM IST

Sloan bets on Essel Bath Fittings to expand India manufacturing footprint

Sloan has invested in Essel Bath Fittings to strengthen its India presence, expand manufacturing and tap rising demand for water-efficient plumbing solutions

Updated On: 13 Apr 2026 | 8:15 PM IST

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OMCs have prioritised domestic LPG distribution, ensuring uninterrupted and timely delivery of cylinders, an official release said

Updated On: 13 Apr 2026 | 8:14 PM IST

SRH vs RR LIVE SCORE UPDATES IPL 2026: Kishan-Head on charge; SRH 51/1 after 6 overs

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Updated On: 13 Apr 2026 | 8:12 PM IST

JAKSON Group reports 13% increase in FY26 revenue to ₹9,000 crore

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Updated On: 13 Apr 2026 | 8:09 PM IST

RBI rejects Ujjivan SFB's application for universal banking licence

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Updated On: 13 Apr 2026 | 8:05 PM IST

Exporters reel under war-risk charges, freight surge amid West Asia crisis

Indian exporters continue to face steep war-risk and freight charges despite a ceasefire, with rising logistics costs eroding margins and disrupting supply chains

Updated On: 13 Apr 2026 | 8:03 PM IST

Tech Wrap Apr 13: Redmi A7 Pro launch, OPPO Find X9 Ultra, XChat for iPhone

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Updated On: 13 Apr 2026 | 8:03 PM IST

RBI data shows slower sales growth for private firms at 11.4% in FY25

Sales growth in the manufacturing sector moderated marginally to 9.2 per cent in 2024-25 from 9.4 per cent in the previous year

Updated On: 13 Apr 2026 | 7:57 PM IST

IPL 2026: BCCI announces venue change for both the CSK vs GT matches

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Updated On: 13 Apr 2026 | 7:57 PM IST

Ola Electric unveils S1 X+ amid market share pressure, rival gains

Ola Electric has launched the S1 X+ scooter with a 5.2 kWh battery, aiming to expand reach in the mass market amid declining market share and rising competition

Updated On: 13 Apr 2026 | 7:56 PM IST

US judge dismisses Trump's $10 bn defamation suit against WSJ, Murdoch

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Updated On: 13 Apr 2026 | 7:55 PM IST

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Updated On: 13 Apr 2026 | 7:53 PM IST

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Updated On: 13 Apr 2026 | 7:51 PM IST

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Updated On: 13 Apr 2026 | 7:49 PM IST

Retail inflation rises to 3.4% in March on higher food, fuel prices

India's retail inflation rose to 3.4% in March, driven by higher food and fuel prices, with economists warning of further upside risks amid global uncertainties

Updated On: 13 Apr 2026 | 7:45 PM IST

SharkNinja enters India, eyes local production under Make in India

US-based appliance maker SharkNinja has entered India with select products and plans local manufacturing, aiming to tap growing demand across online and offline channels

Updated On: 13 Apr 2026 | 7:40 PM IST

Sebi's consultative approach cuts IPO rejections sharply in FY26

IPO rejections fell to just two in FY26 as Sebi adopted a consultative approach, allowing more time for issuers to address queries amid record primary market activity

Updated On: 13 Apr 2026 | 7:39 PM IST

Cement firms to post strong Q4 volumes, but costs may weigh on margins

Cement companies are likely to report healthy volume growth in Q4 FY26 on strong demand and capex push, but rising fuel and packaging costs may weigh on profitability and margins

Updated On: 13 Apr 2026 | 7:39 PM IST