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Student leaders in Jharkhand, India, organized protests and attempted to burn an effigy of Chief Minister Hemant Soren, accusing the state government of deceiving and betraying job aspirants.
Rahul Gandhi has written to Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren, suggesting he personally meet with protesting students and address their concerns. This comes as students plan to gherao the CM's residence and have urged Gandhi to withdraw government support.
A man was arrested in Ranchi for allegedly threatening to kill Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren during protests over recruitment examination irregularities.
Student protests in Jharkhand over alleged irregularities in job exams are set to continue after talks with the state government failed to reach a resolution. The government has proposed cancelling three exams and setting up fast-track courts, but students maintain their demand for a CBI probe.
Student protests in Jharkhand have intensified, entering their 13th day, with demonstrators demanding justice over alleged irregularities in the JPSC exam. Chief Minister Hemant Soren has met with the governor and the government is reaching out to student delegations for talks.
Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren stated his government is open to dialogue with protesters and has taken measures to address paper leaks, leading to arrests.
Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren has responded to concerns regarding a recruitment row, as job aspirants protest and demand an independent probe into examination irregularities. A state CID investigation is underway, with several arrests made.
Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren has requested support from the central government for the establishment of new universities in the state during a NITI Aayog meeting.
India's Supreme Court has stayed proceedings against Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren, who was facing prosecution for defying summons from the Enforcement Directorate (ED).
The Jharkhand High Court has stayed the cancellation of several recruitment exams, including JSSC CGL, CDPO, JPSC, and Food Safety Officer exams, which were previously ordered by the Hemant Soren government. This decision temporarily reverses the government's earlier directive.
Students in Jharkhand are protesting against exam policies, burning effigies of Chief Minister Hemant Soren and Rahul Gandhi. They plan to gherao the CM's residence if their demands are not met by August 20.
Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren has criticized the central government's policies for leading to a lack of employment and the closure of establishments. He also accused the BJP of providing government jobs in the state to people from other states during its tenure.
Jharkhand's Chief Minister Hemant Soren addressed ongoing protests by young demonstrators over exam leaks, urging them to reject political affiliations and emphasizing his commitment to transparency and justice regarding recruitment exam irregularities.
Protesting students in Jharkhand are demanding the resignation of Chief Minister Hemant Soren, declaring him unfit to hold office. They plan to gherao (surround) the state assembly as part of their ongoing protests.
Students in Jharkhand are protesting against alleged exam irregularities, with some on a hunger strike, demanding a CBI probe while Chief Minister Hemant Soren has stated his doors are open for dialogue and awaits a CID report.
Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren is leading discussions with global firms and industry bodies to attract investment and enhance the state's economy and tourism sector.
A plan to build a new Rs 69-crore Chief Minister's residence in Jharkhand has triggered a political controversy, drawing comparisons to a 'Sheesh Mahal' moment.
The 19-year-old grandson of former Jharkhand Chief Minister Champai Soren passed away in Manali after suddenly falling ill, prompting condolences from current CM Hemant Soren.
The Jharkhand Chief Minister has accepted students' demands, canceling the JSSC-CGL and other examinations held by a controversial firm, and ordering a comprehensive inquiry into errors since 2014.
Protesters in Jharkhand have announced plans to gherao Chief Minister Hemant Soren's residence on August 20, demanding his resignation. Students are also urging the Congress party to withdraw its support for the current government.
Student protests in Jharkhand have ignited a political clash, with the Chief Minister accusing the BJP of misleading students for political gain, while NDA MPs criticize Rahul Gandhi's silence on the use of force against protesters.
Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren emphasized that dialogue, not batons, is the way to solve problems, and warned parties against misleading youth and politicization, stating that weapons are for enemies at the border.
Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren has announced that "action soon" will be taken in response to ongoing protests in the state concerning recruitment issues.
A protest in Jharkhand has entered its eleventh day, prompting Chief Minister Hemant Soren to finally react, stating that the government stands with the youth.
Eight people were killed after a truck collided with a van in Ramgarh, Jharkhand, prompting expressions of grief from Governor Santosh Kumar Gangwar and Chief Minister Hemant Soren.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah stated that Assam is ready for the NDA's third term, predicting the alliance will win over 90 seats in the upcoming Assembly elections, which will be held on April 9.
The Supreme Court has stayed the trial in the Enforcement Directorate's case against Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren, who had challenged repetitive summons and a High Court decision refusing to quash the case.