JHARKHAND HIGH COURT ISSUES ORDER ON SATVAT INFOSOL AND ANR. V/S JHARKHAND STAFF SELECTION COMMISSION AND ORS.

RANCHI, India, May 7 -- Jharkhand High Court issued the following order on April 6: 1. The instant review petition has been filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, seeking review of the order dated 18.12.2024 passed in Civil Review No.116 of 2024, whereby and whereunder, the review petition has been dismissed declining to review the original order passed by the writ court in W.P.(C) No.2911 of 2024. Factual Matrix 2. Before considering the ground agitated in the instant petiti...


JHARKHAND HIGH COURT ISSUES ORDER ON PARMESHWAR THAKUR AND ORS. V/S THE STATE OF JHARKHAND AND ANR.

RANCHI, India, May 7 -- Jharkhand High Court issued the following order on April 6: 1. Heard learned counsel for the petitioners as well as learned A.P.P. for the state. 2. Instant Criminal Revision is directed against the judgment dated 11.06.2014 passed by learned Addl. Sessions Judge-I, Bermo at Tenughat in Criminal Appeal No. 19 of 1992, whereby and whereunder the learned appellate court has dismissed the appeal filed by the petitioners against the judgment of conviction and order of sent...


JHARKHAND HIGH COURT ISSUES ORDER ON KHUSHBU DEVI V/S STATE OF JHARKHAND AND ANR.

RANCHI, India, May 7 -- Jharkhand High Court issued the following order on April 6: 1. The instant criminal revision has been preferred against the order / judgment dated 09.06.2017 passed by learned Principal Judge, Family Court, Dumka in Original Maintenance Petition No. 30 of 2016, whereby and whereunder learned Court has dismissed the Maintenance Petition filed by the petitioner. 2. It is informed by learned counsel for both the parties that vide order dated 14.09.2023, the matter was sen...


JHARKHAND HIGH COURT ISSUES ORDER ON ANIL KUMAR V/S THE STATE OF JHARKHAND AND ORS.

RANCHI, India, May 7 -- Jharkhand High Court issued the following order on April 6: 1. It appears from the order dated 27.02.2025 that opposite party No.7 has already died during pendency of this revision application and this criminal revision has already been abated so far as opposite party No.7 is concerned. Another affidavit filed by learned counsel for the State and opposite parties with regard to life status of O.P. Nos.3 and 4 reveals that O.P. No.3, Parwati Devi has already been died thr...


Office of Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India signs a MoU with Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry to Foster an Enabling Ecosystem for R&D

India, May 6 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) on 6 May 2026 at Kartavya Bhavan, New Delhi. The partnership aims to foster a robust ecosystem for R&D by bridging the gap between industry, academia, and research institutions; promote research, its translation, and commercialization; foster strategic partn...


Atal Innovation Mission convenes AIM Sumvaad North to boost incubators, drive inclusive Innovation & state-centre collaboration

India, May 6 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Atal Innovation Mission, NITI Aayog successfully organized the Regional AIM SUMVAAD, North Edition in Mohali, bringing together key stakeholders from government, industry, academia, incubators, startups, and the wider innovation ecosystem. The convening aimed at strengthening the State-Centre collaboration and to build a robust incubator network across the region, while deepening engagement with key innovation ecosystem stakeholders...


Ministry of Tribal Affairs Convenes National Review Meeting with Line Ministries and State Tribal Welfare Departments on DA-JGUA, PM-JANMAN, and Article 275(1) Programmes

India, May 6 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA), Government of India, convened a national review meeting with senior officials from Central Line Ministries and Principal Secretaries of State Tribal Welfare Departments to assess the progress of key tribal development initiatives: the Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan (DA-JGUA), Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Maha Nyaya Abhiyan (PM-JANMAN), and programmes under the Proviso to Article 27...


Indian Steel Sector Maintains Growth Momentum in April 2026; Prices Recover Across Categories

India, May 6 -- The Government of India has issued a release: India's steel sector sustained its growth trajectory in April 2026, recording year-on-year gains across key production and consumption parameters. The month continued to reflect healthy domestic demand momentum and stable industrial activity across infrastructure and manufacturing. Crude steel production in April 2026 stood at 14.09 million tonnes, up 5.8% year-on-year (YoY) over April 2025 (13.31 million tonnes). Hot metal producti...


7.92 crore unincorporated non-agricultural establishments driving economic expansion

India, May 6 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Snapshot: Table1: Percentage share of establishments and workers in respect of top 3 activity categories Activity Category Number of Establishments Number of Workers ASUSE 23-24 ASUSE 2025 ASUSE 23-24 ASUSE 2025 Other Retail Trade 27.07 26.49 27.46 27.55 Manufacture of Wearing Apparel 12.17 11.68 9.22 8.67 Other Community, Social and Personal Service Activities 10.90 11.60 8.93 9.51 The Factsheet and Detailed ...


Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal Reviews NMHC Progress, Sets July 2026 Target for Phase 1 Completion

India, May 6 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MOPSW) Sarbananda Sonowal reviewed the progress of the National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC) under construction at Lothal and set July 2026 as the target for completion of Phase 1 of the project. During the review, the minister directed officials to accelerate construction activities and ensure timely completion of critical components, including panels, mural work, ceiling fabrica...