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Elephant Birth on Railway Tracks in Jharkhand: In an extraordinary instance of wildlife sensitivity, a train in Jharkhandโs elephant corridor halted operations for nearly two hours to allow a pregnant elephant to give birth safely on the tracks. The railway staff, in collaboration with forest officials, made the humane decision to pause, drawing national praise โ including from Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav. This moment signifies a shift towards cooperative wildlife governance, rather than reactive conflict management.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday virtually inaugurated Govindpur Road, Rajmahal, and Shankarpur railway stations in Jharkhand that were redeveloped at a cost of over โน21 crore, officials said. The three stations were among the 103 Amrit Bharat stations across the country inaugurated by PM Modi.
Water โ the essence of life, the lifeline of agriculture, and a sacred element in Indian tradition โ is scarce. In a state like Jharkhand, blessed with rivers, forests, and rains, the irony is that many villages still suffer from dry taps, parched lands, and vanishing streams.
In a welcome move, the Jharkhand government has decided to set up a Water Conservation Commission, a dedicated body that will conserve and manage water resources across the state. Itโs not just policyโitโs a promise.
Supreme Court of India has issued a notice to the Jharkhand government in response to a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by senior advocate Prashant Bhushan. The PIL challenges the designation of Jamshedpur as an โindustrial cityโ, governed independently from the standard municipal framework, under Section 481 of the Jharkhand Municipal Act, 2011.
Ranchi, May 18 โ In a moment of pride for Jharkhand, two of its Members of Parliament โ Dr Nishikant Dubey (Godda) and Bidyut Varan Mahto (Jamshedpur) โ have been selected for the Sansad Ratna Awards 2025, which honour outstanding performance in the Indian Parliament.
The news landscape for May 2, 2025, offers a compelling snapshot of Indiaโs growing strategic relevance on the global stage. From strengthened diplomatic and defense ties with the United States following a terror attack in Jammu & Kashmir, to economic triumphs like record-breaking GST collections and a renewed focus on cultural industries through the WAVES Summit, the day’s updates span a wide range of national interests.
The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has uncovered a significant set of 11 ancient Satavahana-era inscriptions in the Peddapalli forest region of Telangana, dating from the 1st century BCE to the 6th century CE. These inscriptions are critical to understanding the socio-political and religious dynamics of the Deccan during the rule of the Satavahanas and their contemporaries,ย like the Chutu dynasty.
A recent indication by the Union Government regarding the Census in 2026 has revived a long-pending and politically charged issue โ delimitation of parliamentary constituencies. This move could redraw India’s electoral map, realigning seats in the Lok Sabha and State Assemblies based on updated population figures.
In a powerful global statement from the WAVES Summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has placed Indiaโs creative sector โ termed the Orange Economy โ at the heart of its future economic vision. With Indiaโs rich cultural fabric and booming media landscape, the move signals a pivotal shift toward intellectual property-led economic growth.
Chief Minister Hemant Sorenโs Europe tour, Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren highlighted successful dialogues with global business and institutional leaders in Spain and Sweden. The mission: to draw foreign direct investment (FDI) and establish long-term partnerships in sectors pivotal to the stateโs futureโrenewable energy, sustainable mining, and clean technology.
The Education Minister of Jharkhand, Ramdas Soren, has announced a strategic initiative to implement the Kerala Model for Education Reform within the state. Recognised nationwide for its impressive literacy rate and community-driven school management, Keralaโs education framework emphasises equal access, strong infrastructure, and the active participation of School Management Committees (SMCs).
In a spiritually resonant ceremony held in Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu, Satya Chandrasekharendra Saraswathi received Sanyasa Deeksha, ascending as the 71st pontiff of the Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam. The ordination occurred on Akshaya Tritiya, one of the most sacred dates in the Hindu calendar, enhancing the cultural significance of the moment.
In a landmark verdict, the Supreme Court of India ruled that equal and inclusive digital access is a fundamental right protected under Article 21 (Right to Life and Liberty). The ruling stems from a petition filed by acid attack survivors and visually impaired persons, who encountered severe barriers in completing digital Know Your Customer (KYC) procedures for availing government schemes.
The Caste Enumeration in Census has been a long-debated demand in Indian polity and social justice discourse. With the Union Cabinet approving this major reform in the upcoming decennial Census, the government is set to conduct Indiaโs first caste census since 1931, excluding SCs and STs which are already enumerated. This move is politically, socially, and constitutionally significant โ with ripple effects expected across electoral politics, reservations, and welfare governance.
With climate change intensifying, the push for afforestation and carbon sequestration is more urgent than ever. The opinion piece published in The Hindu on April 30, 2025, emphasises how expanding tree cover is a key strategy for India to mitigate emissions and achieve environmental sustainability.
