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How deduction of 19 marks in English led to Avni Kejriwal questioning CBSE marking and later making her 'national' topper with 500/500

A Ranchi commerce student, Avni Kejriwal, has achieved a perfect 500/500 in CBSE Class 12 exams after re-evaluation. Initially scoring over 92%, her marks were revised following scrutiny of English and Business Studies papers, adding 24 marks. The remarkable feat, especially in English, has sparked widespread online discussion and congratulations,…

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Ranchi airport posts Rs 87.56 cr net profit in FY 2025-26 as passenger traffic hits 27 lakh

Ranchi's Birsa Munda Airport achieved a significant financial milestone, reporting a net profit of Rs 87.56 crore in the 2025-26 fiscal year. Passenger traffic also saw a substantial rise, reaching 27 lakh during the same period. This growth highlights Jharkhand's economic progress and improved air connectivity.

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We Were Called Terrorists': Inside The CBSE Row Making National Headlines

Every year, millions of students place their future in the hands of board examinations. They trust that every answer they write will be evaluated fairly and accurately. But what happens when that trust is suddenly shaken? That is exactly what happened when Class 12 student Vedant Shrivastava claimed that the…

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'Fastest man in India": Indian Navy hails Gurindervir Singh for his win at Federation Cup

Gurindervir, a Petty Officer of the Indian Navy, became the first Indian man to clock sub-10.10 seconds in the men's 100m, storming to victory with a sensational national record time of 10.09 seconds.

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Gurindervir snatches 100m national record from Animesh in stunning race, Vishal lowers own 400m NR

Gurindervir Singh set a new men's 100m national record with a time of 10.09 seconds. Vishal TK became the first Indian to run 400m under 45 seconds, clocking 44.98 seconds. Both performances were continental bests for the season. These historic achievements occurred on the second day of the National Senior…

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India must be alert amid West Asia crisis, no immediate worry: Civil aviation minister

India must stay alert to West Asia crisis fallout, though not worried now. Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu stated this in Ranchi. Measures are in place to control airfares for domestic passengers. The government is monitoring air travel and will increase flights if demand grows. An investigation into an…

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One Missed Check, Big Danger: What You Must Do Before Taking a Cylinder

What if the biggest danger in your home arrives quietly right at your doorstep? An LPG cylinder feels routine. You receive it, place it in the kitchen, and move on without a second thought. But with recent supply delays and rising demand, important safety checks are often ignored and that’s…

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Did You Know Draupadi Prayed to Chaiti Chhathi Maiya After Krishna’s Advice?

Every year, millions of devotees celebrate Chhath Puja with deep faith and devotion. Standing in rivers at sunrise and sunset, they offer prayers to the Sun and Chhathi Maiya, seeking blessings for health, prosperity, and family well-being. Yet few people know that this sacred festival may have a surprising link…

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Father Mourns Pilot Who Saved Lives in Air Ambulance Crash

Seven people lost their lives on Monday night when a Ranchi-to-Delhi air ambulance crashed in Jharkhand's Chatra district. The ill-fated Beechcraft C90 aircraft, operated by Delhi-based Redbird Airways Pvt Ltd, went down near Kasariya Panchayat in Simaria block, claiming all lives on board, including the pilot, Captain Vivek Vikas Bhagat.

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Air ambulance carrying burn victim crashes in dense forest killing all on board

The aircraft was transporting a patient with 65 per cent burn injuries to Delhi

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Indigo: Why India is held hostage by one airline

It was October 1988. Me, my mother, and my younger sister were supposed to fly in an Indian Airlines flight, from Ranchi, in what was then Bihar, to Srinagar, in Jammu and Kashmir, with an overnight stop at Delhi, to attend my father’s younger brother’s wedding.

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The swagger’s gone: What the last two decades taught me about India’s fading growth dream

Because something is happening here but you don't know what it is Do you, Mr. Jones?– Bob Dylan, Ballad of a Thin Man, Highway 61 Revisited, 1965. I was offered my first job in Mumbai on a very rainy day in September 2005, a few weeks after we had celebrated the…

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'Papa se darr bohot lagta tha': MS Dhoni recalls his childhood

NEW DELHI: Mahendra Singh Dhoni may be known today for his ice-cool composure on the cricket field, but the Chennai Super Kings legend recently opened up about a different side of his life — his early years in Ranchi, marked by discipline, routine, and a deep-rooted fear of his father.

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Jharkhand: Gangster Aman Sao killed in police encounter

The incident happened when he was being brought from Chhattisgarh's Raipur jail to Ranchi in connection with a murder case. Read further on Dynamite News:

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AQIS Jharkhand Training Module case: Delhi police file charge sheet against Dr Ishtiyaq, 7 others

The Delhi police have filed a charge sheet in Patiala House Court against 8 accused persons including Dr Ishtiyaq of Ranchi arrested in AQIS's Jharkhand Training Module case.Read further on Dynamite News:

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MS Dhoni visits Maa Dewri Mandir in Jharkhand - Watch

NEW DELHI: Former Indian cricket captain and former Chennai Super Kings (CSK) skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni has been a regular visitor to the Maa Dewri Temple, located near Tamar, about 60 kilometers from Ranchi, Jharkhand.

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Reporters Without Orders Ep 355: Delhi anti-incumbency, a trek to understand healthcare access

This week, host Basant Kumar is joined by Ranchi-based independent journalist Anand Dutta and Newslaundry’s Drishti Choudhary.

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Jude Menezes honoured to be in an Indian dug-out

RANCHI: The last time Jude Menezes was here, he masterminded the Japan women's hockey team's triumph over India in the Olympic qualifiers, which helped them book their spot in the Paris Games.

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Odisha Warriors begin campaign in style, rout Delhi SG Pipers 4-0 in HIL opener

RANCHI: The last time Janneke Schopman was here at Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Astroturf Hockey Stadium, she had left the field almost in tears after India lost to Japan and failed to qualify for the Paris Olympics.

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Delhi SG Pipers to face Odisha Warriors in inaugural Women's Hockey India League opener

A new era in women's hockey in India is set to begin when Delhi SG Pipers take on Odisha Warriors in the inaugural match of the first-ever Women's Hockey India League (HIL) here on Sunday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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20 Years of MS Dhoni: Celebrating the legacy of a cricketing icon

NEW DELHI: On December 23, 2004, a long-haired young cricketer from Ranchi made his international debut in an ODI against Bangladesh in Chattogram. His innings lasted just one ball as he was run out for zero - a false start to what would become one of the most illustrious careers…

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Hockey India League announces free tickets for fans in Ranchi, Rourkela

In a major initiative aimed at growing the reach of hockey, Hockey India announced that all tickets for the upcoming Hockey India League (HIL) 2024-25 will be free of cost for fans attending matches in Ranchi and Rourkela. Read further on Dynamite News:

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IndiGo cancels Ranchi flights due to fog

Breaking news coming in: IndiGo airlines cancelled all flights to and from Ranch after fog engulfed the city. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Robin Minz, 'Chris Gayle of Ranchi', is back in IPL after superbike crash kept him away

When the Indian cricket team landed in Ranchi for the Test against England earlier this year, Francis Minz, cricketer Robin's father, was on duty as a security official at the Bisra Munda Airport. He greeted the players and had a long chat with Shubman Gill, who was appointed Gujarat Titans…

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Saffron flags, JMM ‘neglect’: Why Jharkhand’s Adivasi villages are divided

“Only [Bharatiya] Janata Party volunteers have come here and spoken to us, so we will vote for them,” said Sheila Devi, a resident of Jorpunda village in Simdega district of Jharkhand. Located near the Odisha-Jharkhand state border, more than 170 km from the capital city Ranchi, Jorpunda is an agricultural…

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