Hemant Soren

The deadline for filing claims and objections during the Special Summary Revision of electoral rolls in Jharkhand has been extended to September 30, giving voters additional time to check, correct and update their electoral details.

Jharkhand is set to receive ₹1,684 crore in financial support for the Amended BharatNet Programme, with the project covering 4,395 Gram Panchayats and providing on-demand connectivity to 26,777 villages. The initiative is being implemented through cooperation between the Centre and the Hemant Soren-led Jharkhand government.

Political tensions are rising in Jharkhand over alleged irregularities in JPSC and JSSC recruitment examinations. The BJP has launched a statewide protest campaign, demanding a CBI investigation, action against those responsible and withdrawal of cases registered against students who participated in protests.

Jharkhand politics is witnessing renewed tension over alleged irregularities in JPSC and JSSC recruitment examinations. Student groups have continued to demand reforms and stronger investigations, while the BJP has attacked the Hemant Soren government over the issue and accused the ruling alliance of failing to protect the interests of job aspirants.

Congress leader Abhijeet Wanjari retained the Nagpur Division Graduates’ constituency in the Maharashtra Legislative Council election, defeating BJP candidate Sudhakar Kohale by 3,271 votes. The result came from a closely contested count in Nagpur, the home region of senior BJP leaders Devendra Fadnavis and Nitin Gadkari.

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman criticised Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for allegedly politicising commercial and legal matters amid a dispute involving the Tata Group. The exchange has brought corporate governance, legal procedures and political accountability into the spotlight.