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Jharkhand Cancels JSSC-CGL Exam Amid Protests

By BPN News Desk August 18, 2026

The Jharkhand government has cancelled the JSSC Combined Graduate Level (JSSC-CGL) examination and scrapped recruitment activities linked to private agency TSR Data Processing Private Limited (TDPL), following weeks of protests by students and government job aspirants over alleged examination irregularities. Chief Minister Hemant Soren has also ordered a broader inquiry

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Jharkhand Students Set August 18 Ultimatum

By BPN News Desk August 17, 2026

Jharkhand students and government job aspirants protesting alleged irregularities in JPSC and JSSC recruitment examinations have given the Hemant Soren government until August 18 to meet their demands. Protesters have warned that they will march towards the Chief Minister’s residence on August 20 if the deadlock continues. Jharkhand Students Set August 18 Deadline The

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Seven Killed in Bihar Ashokdham Temple Stampede

By BPN News Desk August 17, 2026

At least seven devotees were killed and more than a dozen others injured in a stampede at the Ashokdham Temple in Bihar’s Lakhisarai district on Monday morning. The incident occurred as large crowds gathered for prayers during the holy month of Shravan. Ashokdham Temple Stampede Kills Seven The stampede occurred amid a heavy rush of […]

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Omar Abdullah Pushes Statehood, Federalism on I-Day

By BPN News Desk August 15, 2026

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has renewed his demand for restoration of statehood and constitutional guarantees, arguing that stronger federalism is essential for India’s democratic structure. In his Independence Day address at Srinagar’s Bakshi Stadium, he also spoke about unrest in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir and defended Jammu and Kashmir’s 1947 accession

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Seven Dead in Chamoli Tunnel Tragedy

By BPN News Desk August 14, 2026

At least seven workers have died and three remain missing after water and debris suddenly entered an under-construction tunnel at a hydroelectric project in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district. Rescue teams are continuing operations inside the waterlogged tunnel at Mayapur in Pipalkoti. Chamoli Tunnel Tragedy Kills Seven Workers The incident occurred on Thursday when landslides

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Rekha Gupta Slams AAP MLA Over Viral Video

By BPN News Desk August 11, 2026

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has criticised AAP MLA Anil Jha Vats after a video showing him meeting constituents while dressed in a vest and shorts went viral. Gupta called the conduct inappropriate and said elected representatives should maintain basic decorum while dealing with members of the public. Rekha Gupta Targets AAP MLA Anil Jha […]

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BJP Tells Rahul to Withdraw Support to Soren

By BPN News Desk August 11, 2026

The BJP has challenged Rahul Gandhi to withdraw Congress support from the Hemant Soren government in Jharkhand if the demands of protesting students are not addressed. The attack came after Gandhi criticised the use of police force against job aspirants protesting alleged irregularities in state recruitment examinations. BJP Challenges Rahul Gandhi Over Jharkhand The BJP

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Hemant Soren Writes to Protesting Students

By BPN News Desk August 11, 2026

Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren has written an open letter to students protesting alleged irregularities in state recruitment examinations, urging them not to fall into what he called a political trap. Soren assured aspirants that their concerns would be addressed seriously and called for the dispute to be resolved through dialogue and trust. Hemant Soren […]

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Sirsa Threatens Legal Action Over Rice Scam Claim

By BPN News Desk August 10, 2026

Delhi Food and Supplies Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa has given AAP leaders Saurabh Bharadwaj and Sanjeev Jha 24 hours to withdraw allegations linking his department to a purported ₹22,000 crore subsidised rice scam, warning that he will initiate legal proceedings if they fail to apologise. Sirsa Gives AAP Leaders 24-Hour Ultimatum Sirsa rejected the allegations […]

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Seven Killed in Chamba Bus Accident

By BPN News Desk August 8, 2026

Seven people were killed and 11 others injured after a private passenger bus overturned on a mountain road in Himachal Pradesh’s Chamba district on Saturday morning. Six of the injured were later referred for specialised treatment. Chamba Bus Accident Kills Seven The accident occurred at around 7.15 am near Chalunj Mor on the Bairagarh-Tissa road […]