India & Jharkhand Headlines Radhakrishnan Elected Vice-President with Big Margin, Opposition Cross-Voting Suspected NDA nominee C.P. Radhakrishnan defeated Opposition candidate and ex-SC judge B. Sudershan Reddy 452–300 in India’s 15th Vice-President election. At least 15 Opposition MPs are suspected to have cross-voted. Of 767 MPs, 752 valid votes were cast and 15 were invalid. The poll followed Jagdeep Dhankhar’s resignation on 21 July. Jharkhand HC Stays Sand Auction in Tribal Areas Pending PESA Rules The Jharkhand High Court stayed sand auctions in tribal regions until PESA rules are notified, reinforcing Gram Sabha control. Hearing a contempt plea by the Adivasi…
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Jharkhand’s Government departments have left more than Rs. 18,000 crores locked in Personal Ledger (PL) accounts for over 15 years, a practice the State Finance Minister described as a mockery of financial discipline. The Government has managed to transfer Rs. 4,500 crores back into the treasury, but officials admit the problem remains much larger and continues to affect development projects. Also Read: Jharkhand Finance Minister Presented Rs. 4296 Crores Supplementary Budget Idle Funds Across Key Departments According to official records, the unutilised funds are spread across several departments, including Urban Development, Minor Irrigation and Rural Engineering Organization. As of 31st…
National Democratic Alliance (NDA) nominee and BJP leader CP Radhakrishnan was on Tuesday elected as the 15th Vice President of India after securing a clear majority in Parliament. He defeated Opposition-backed candidate Justice B. Sudarshan Reddy by 152 votes. Also Read: Chief Secretary Alka Tiwari is Retiring on 30th September, Shailendra Singh Top in Seniority List Margin of Victory in a High-Turnout Election Voting took place in Parliament House from 10 am to 5 pm, followed by counting. Out of 781 eligible MPs, 767 voted, marking a 98.2% turnout. According to Rajya Sabha Secretary General PC Mody, Radhakrishnan received 452…
The Jharkhand High Court on Tuesday ordered the State Government to stop all auctions of Sand Ghats and minor mineral mines until the Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act (PESA) rules are formally notified. The order immediately stopped the auction process underway in several districts. Also Read: Chief Secretary Ordered Timely and Transparent Sand Ghat Auction Across State Contempt Plea by Tribal Forum The bench of Chief Justice Tarlok Singh Chauhan and Justice Rajesh Shankar delivered the order while hearing a contempt petition filed by the Adivasi Budhijeevi Manch. The petitioners argued that despite the court’s earlier order dated 29th…
The National Stock Exchange (NSE) appointed former International Financial Services Centers Authority (IFSCA) chairman Injeti Srinivas as its new Chairman on Tuesday, filling a leadership vacuum at the exchange that had remained for two years. Srinivas previously served as Corporate Affairs Secretary and became the founding chairman of IFSCA. At IFSCA, he played a key role in driving institutional reforms, strengthening governance frameworks, and introducing policy innovations for India’s financial sector. His wide experience in administration and financial regulation is expected to help NSE navigate its next phase of growth and public market entry. Also Read: SEBI Board to Meet…
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) arrested seven people, including three employees of Central Coalfields Limited (CCL), in connection with a bribery case linked to the Giddi ‘C’ colliery project in Jharkhand. The action came after a complaint alleged that officials were accepting illegal gratification to facilitate unauthorized coal lifting. Also Read: Extortion in CCL’s Giddi-A Project, CBI Arrested CCL Manager and 3 Others in Jharkhand Three CCL Employees Among Accused According to CBI officials, the arrested CCL personnel are Anil Kumar, manager and security officer (mining), clerk Deepak Kumar, and security guard Naresh Kumar. The other four accused have…
Headlines & Summaries Vice-Presidential Poll Today, NDA’s Radhakrishnan Poised for Victory Voting for the Vice-President election is today. NDA nominee C.P. Radhakrishnan has backing of 433 MPs (391 needed) against Opposition’s B. Sudarshan Reddy with 324. With BJD and BRS abstaining, polling runs 10 am–5 pm and results are expected tonight. Jharkhand Plans 33 New Grid Substations, Six in Ranchi, to Ensure 24×7 Power JUSNL will add 33 new grid substations across 15 districts by 2034–35, including six in Ranchi, and expand capacity at 37 units. With 57 grids already functional, the plan aims to reduce load shedding and ensure…
A worker died in an accident at Shivam Iron & Steel Plant in Udnabad, Giridih, Jharkhand. The deceased, identified as Mukesh Verma alias Lalu (25), was engaged in routine work at the factory’s opencast unit when the mishap occurred. Despite attempts by fellow workers and factory staff to rescue him, he died on the spot. Soon after the incident, family members and a large number of villagers gathered at the factory gate. The crowd raised allegations of negligence against the management and staged an angry protest. They demanded immediate compensation and a permanent job for a dependent family member. The…
The Jharkhand Assembly Secretariat organised a farewell ceremony for Joint Secretary Madhukar Bhardwaj, who retired on 31 August after a distinguished service career spanning over three decades. Assembly Speaker Rabindranath Mahato, MLA Saryu Rai, senior officers and staff members were present to honour his contributions. Bhardwaj began his career in November 1988 as an assistant in the Bihar Assembly. Following the creation of Jharkhand in November 2000, he joined the new state Assembly Secretariat as a branch officer. Over a service span of 36 years and 9 months, he handled key responsibilities at branch and committee levels in both Bihar…
Coal India Limited (CIL) has begun evaluating the possibility of converting its decommissioned mines into data centres, aiming to repurpose redundant assets while catering to India’s surging demand for digital infrastructure. Officials confirmed that a detailed feasibility study has been commissioned with consultants, and the final report is expected in the third quarter of FY26. Four Mine Sites Under Evaluation According to officials, four locations have been identified across CIL subsidiaries for site assessment, Umrer in Maharashtra (WCL), Saraipali in Korba (SECL), Himgir Rampur near Jharsuguda (MCL), and Nigahi in Madhya Pradesh (NCL). The study will examine infrastructure potential, comparative…