Raj Singh

At a time when teenage prodigies are grabbing headlines with their cricketing skills, a quieter story is taking shape in the narrow lanes of Saharanpur, far from the glare of stadium lights.

Amidst the lush landscapes of Jharkhand, there is a concerning rise in malaria cases, particularly in the densely wooded regions of Khunti and Godda. The challenge is compounded by insufficient healthcare infrastructure and a lack of available health workers.

The JD(U) has announced its latest batch of national leaders, with Sanjay Kumar Jha retaining his role as working president. Interestingly, Nishant, the son of party leader Nitish Kumar, was not included this time, even though he joined the party recently.

An Enforcement Directorate investigation into political consultancy firm I-PAC has ignited a major political clash in West Bengal. The probe, initially focused on money laundering, has escalated into a confrontation involving raids and arrests. Chief minister Mamata Banerjee's alleged intervention during a raid has become a central point of contention, with both parties trading accusations ahead of crucial elections.

'Lukkhe', a musical action drama, is all set to be released on May 8.

Former India pacer Munaf Patel has voiced strong concerns about India's cricketing ecosystem, urging reforms at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) and domestic structure. He criticized the NCA's focus on rehabilitation over holistic development and highlighted the lack of a strong feeder pathway, advocating for strengthened grassroots infrastructure.

The Enforcement Directorate has arrested Vinesh Chandel, a director and co-founder of political consultancy firm I-PAC, in connection with a money-laundering probe linked to an alleged coal scam in West Bengal. The agency is investigating past payments to I-PAC, with dealings involving former AAP communication advisor Vijay Nair also under scrutiny.

Police have arrested two more individuals in connection with the murder of Divyanshu Jatrana. The accused, Prahlad Raj Singh and Ankur Singh, were apprehended in Purulia, West Bengal. They were reportedly hiding at a resort before their capture. These arrests bring the total number of accused in custody to six. The victim was a 22-year-old BTech student.

Varanasi's Shiv Prasad Gupta Divisional Hospital is set for a major upgrade, with demolition beginning mid-May to construct a 500-bed multi-super-specialty facility. This significant project, costing Rs 351.48 crore, will be completed in three phases over four years, enhancing healthcare for the region's growing patient load.

Residents’ association warns of protests if Noida Authority fails to remove encroachments

NCERT has removed a disputed map from its Class 8 Social Science English textbook for the 2026-27 academic session. The map, which incorrectly depicted Jaisalmer as part of the Maratha Empire, had faced strong objections from historians and royal families of Rajasthan. This follows its earlier removal from the Hindi version of the textbook.

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted searches across Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Delhi at multiple premises linked to I-PAC in connection with the West Bengal coal smuggling case. These raids are part of an ongoing investigation into alleged coal smuggling and pilferage. Premises linked to I-PAC co-founder Rishi Raj Singh are among those being searched.