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Inside Jharkhand’s assembly gherao: Lathicharge, tear gas and conflicting claims

Thousands of students from all districts of Jharkhand marched on the state assembly in Ranchi on Monday, demanding the cancellation of exams conducted by the Jharkhand Public Service Commission and Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission over alleged paper leaks and irregularities. They also demanded a CBI probe into the allegations.

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ABVP protest in Jharkhand: 110 workers detained marching to Assembly over exam irregularities

Around 110 ABVP workers were detained during their march to the Jharkhand Assembly. Protesters clashed with police personnel as they blocked the bus carrying detainees. Some women protesters were also detained, and two students fainted during the demonstration. The ABVP demanded answers regarding alleged police atrocities and exam irregularities. They…

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NDA, INDIA Bloc MPs face-off outside Parliament over Jharkhand police action, Ram temple donation issues

NDA and INDIA bloc MPs clashed at Parliament’s main gate on Tuesday, trading slogans over alleged police action against Jharkhand job aspirants and claims of donation theft at the Ayodhya Ram temple. Security personnel formed a cordon between the rival groups as both sides demanded accountability and attacked their political…

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Jharkhand recruitment exam protest enters 18th day, BJP calls state-wide bandh amid ED probe

Student protests over Jharkhand recruitment exam irregularities persist for eighteen days. The BJP observed a state-wide bandh while ABVP planned a march to the assembly. Authorities used water cannons and lathi-charged protesters attempting to reach the assembly. The Jharkhand CID arrested former JPSC chairperson L Khiangte in connection with irregularities.…

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Priyanka Gandhi says Rahul met Jharkhand students, asks Amit Shah to make statement

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra stated Rahul Gandhi met students protesting in Jharkhand. NDA MPs protested in Parliament, accusing the opposition of avoiding discussions. The Jharkhand student agitation intensified after clashes with police forces. Priyanka Gandhi demanded Union Home Minister Amit Shah make a statement. The opposition seeks government response and addressing…

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Jharkhand students’ protest: BJP calls 'statewide bandh' after Ranchi lathicharge; JLKM leader Devendra Nath Mahto hospitalised, JPSC-JSSC aspirants demand CBI probe

Jharkhand’s student agitation intensified after police used lathis, tear gas and water cannons during a Ranchi Assembly march by JPSC-JSSC aspirants. The BJP has called a statewide bandh against the action, while protesters demand cancellation of the JSSC-CGL exam, a CBI probe into alleged irregularities and recruitment reforms.

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Police use teargas on young Indians as government jobs protest escalates

Demonstrators accuse authorities of failing to tackle irregularities in exams for sought-after civil service jobs

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'Will face batons': JPSC-JSSC aspirants remain defiant after 3rd lathi charge outside Jharkhand Assembly

JPSC-JSSC aspirants protested alleged irregularities outside the Jharkhand Assembly. Police used lathi charges and tear gas to disperse the determined demonstrators. Protesters demanded a CBI probe and cancellation of the JSSC-CGL examination. Student leaders vowed to continue their peaceful and constitutional agitation for rights. The government stated it had accepted…

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Rahul Gandhi questions Amit Shah’s competence, targets PM Modi over Parliament absence

Rahul Gandhi condemned the use of force against protesting students in Jharkhand. Gandhi stated that peaceful protests should not be met with violence. He also criticized Prime Minister Modi and Home Minister for their silence. Gandhi further alleged theft from the Ram Temple and demanded an apology.

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Police fire water cannons to disperse major new student march in eastern India

Government says most demands accepted but students continue to press for federal investigation

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Jharkhand exam row: Mahto joins thousands in ‘Vidhan Sabha Gherao’; police lathicharge protesters, use water cannons & tear gas

Jharkhand JPSC JSSC Protest Babulal Marandi: Thousands of job aspirants protested alleged exam irregularities, marching towards the Jharkhand Assembly. Police used lathicharge and tear gas as protesters neared the assembly premises. The protest entered its seventeenth day with demands for reforms and probes. Government claims acceptance of most demands, but…

The Economic Times

JPSC-JSSC row: LoP Babulal Marandi, BJP leaders detained amid protests outside CM's residence

BJP leader and Jharkhand Assembly LoP Babulal Marandi and several party leaders were detained during a protest outside Chief Minister Hemant Soren’s residence, demanding a CBI probe into alleged irregularities in JPSC and JSSC exams.

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Jharkhand students protest: Ranchi prepares for march to state Assembly today

Student protesters will hold a ‘Vidhan Sabha Gherao’ march in Ranchi on Monday, demanding cancellation and CBI probes into JSSC-CGL and other exams over alleged recruitment irregularities. Security has been tightened, with razor fencing and restrictions near the Assembly. The state government has announced CID and ED probes, but students…

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School Holiday Tomorrow, August 10: Heavy rain forecast, check school closure updates

School holiday, August 10: In anticipation of heavy rainfall across multiple regions in India on August 10, 2026, district administrations are preparing to assess local conditions for possible school closures. It's important to note that Telangana's schools will be shut for the Bonalu festival, which is unrelated to the ongoing…

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Govt claim of accepting 98% demands full of lies; only three exams cancelled: Jharkhand student leader

Jharkhand students allege government lies regarding recruitment exam demands being met. They state only three of thirteen competitive tests were cancelled by the administration. Protesters are seeking support for a peaceful Vidhan Sabha March on August tenth. They aim to expose irregularities in state examinations through a CBI probe. The…

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'Agitation will continue': JPSC-JSSC aspirants reject govt's offer, demand CBI-ED probe in CGL exam

Jharkhand administration will consider cancelling key examinations after talks with student representatives. High-level investigations into recruitment irregularities have also been proposed by the state government. Student leaders stated that protests will continue as consensus was not reached on all demands. Three Jharkhand Public Service Commission members resigned following the state…

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Jharkhand Governor accepts resignations of three JPSC members amid aspirants' protest

The Jharkhand Governor has officially approved the resignations of three JPSC members based on the recommendations made by the state government. This decision comes amidst a wave of protests from aspirants decrying discrepancies in the public service examinations held by the JPSC and JSSC. Following the unrest, state officials met…

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Jharkhand CM Soren vows justice for exam protesters; says vested interests trying to disrupt democracy

Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren pledged transparent justice for protesting youths. He asserted that dialogue, not force, resolves issues and warned against politicizing the student stir. Soren stated that those involved in exam irregularities will face strict action. He urged young people to bring their concerns directly to the government.…

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JPSC Row: Jharkhand govt to recommend ED probe, set up fast-track court

The Jharkhand government will recommend an Enforcement Directorate probe into JPSC exam irregularities. Protesting students' demands for cancellation of the examination have been agreed upon by the government. A fast-track court will be established to address cases of alleged exam irregularities. Charge sheets in these cases will be filed within…

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‘Dialogue, not batons’: CM Hemant Soren promises justice, transparency to Jharkhand exam protesters

Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren has assured students protesting exam irregularities of government dialogue. He stressed that dialogue, not force, is the appropriate method for addressing concerns. The government is investigating alleged irregularities and has made several arrests in connection with the case. Protesting students demand cancellation of the 14th…

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Jharkhand students warn of massive Assembly march on August 10

Student leader Ravindra Paswan warned of a massive protest on August 10. He accused the government of trying to divide the ongoing movement. Students have been protesting for fifteen days over alleged exam irregularities. They presented demands including a CBI probe and exam cancellations. A large demonstration is planned if…

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Jharkhand govt holds talks with various outfits amid paper leak protests, fails to break deadlock

Jharkhand government held talks with protesting aspirants over alleged exam paper leaks. The government panel met with various factions of students demanding reforms. Protesters decided their stir would continue until all demands are met. Students seek cancellation of the 14th JPSC Civil Services Examination. The agitation entered its fifteenth day…

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JPSC row: Govt talks with another faction of protesters end without breakthrough, stir to continue

Jharkhand government held talks with job aspirants regarding alleged paper leaks. Protesters decided their agitation would continue until all demands are met. The state government assured a quick decision to resolve the issues raised. Aspirants seek cancellation of the 14th JPSC exam and other agency exams.

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Why are students in Jharkhand angry? JPSC-JSSC protest enters 14th day

The protest by students in Jharkhand, who are alleging irregularities in recruitment examinations, is growing by the day.

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Jharkhand exam protest: Students submit fresh panel for talks with govt

Students protesting exam irregularities in Jharkhand submitted a new ten-member panel for talks. The government had objected to the previous delegation's composition. Protesters have continued their hunger strike for fourteen days now. A government committee is expected to meet with student representatives soon. The students demand cancellation and an independent…

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