Jharkhand

Aftab Ansari was beaten up by Hindu activists belonging to an organisation called the 'Hindu Tiger Force' and then handed over to the police for his heinous act on July 23

The BJP has slammed the decision by the Hemant Soren government. Party spokesperson Pratul Shah Deo remarked, "You are removing the name of the person who helped create the State of Jharkhand and replacing it with that of Mother Teresa, whose organisation had been under the scanner for forced religious conversions and anti-constitutional activities."

The Chero clan governed Palamu for approximately 200 years and defended the region against Mughal invaders.

Former Union Minister Hansraj Bhardwaj admitted that the FEP needed to be abolished because it had failed to meet its goals.

Singh left his home on 19th April and was untraceable throughout the day. The distress led to a missing person complaint, eventually leading the police to the crime scene. His motorcycle was also recovered from the scene. Deputy Superintendent of Police, Bachan Deo Kujur, said that the matter is under investigation.

In an attempt to do damage control, Hafizul Hasan claimed while speaking to media, “Both the Constitution and Shariah are equally important. I said Shariah is in my heart, and the Constitution of Babasaheb Ambedkar is in our hands. Both hold equal significance.”

On !st April, Islamist fundamentalists attacked Sarna tribals during their Sarhul (Spring) festival in Pithauryia, adjacent to Jharkhand's capital Ranchi. The injured in the attack have been admitted to the hospital.

It must be recalled that until 2015, around 106 districts were marked naxal-affected. By 2024, this number came down to 38 and now to 18. Of these, 12 were most naxal-affected, however, this number has further dropped to just 6.

A senior official told OpIndia that though reports of stone pelting were received, the veracity of the claims are being investigated. Further information about the incident will be released through official channels once the investigation is over.

During the meeting, Police Station Incharge Ranjay Kumar said that DJ should not be played at any cost by Hindus in the Ram Navami procession. If DJ is played, not only the DJ will be confiscated, but action will also be taken against the members of the committee. He said that the procession of the village will be taken through the same route which it used to take earlier.