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Jharkhand: State in eastern India
Jharkhand is a state in eastern India. The state shares its border with the states of West Bengal to the east, Chhattisgarh to the west, Uttar Pradesh to the northwest, Bihar to the north and Odisha to the south. It is the 15th largest state by area, and the 14th largest by population. Hindi is the official language of the state. The city of Ranchi is its capital and Dumka its sub-capital. The state is known for its waterfalls, hills and holy places; Baidyanath Dham, Parasnath, Dewri and Rajrappa are major religious sites. Jharkhand is primarily rural, with about 24% of its population living in cities.

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Poll Vault EP 4: Pashupati Paras and Seeta Soren’s Resignation Rock Bihar and Jharkhand|  Oneindia [Video]

Poll Vault EP 4: Pashupati Paras and Seeta Soren’s Resignation Rock Bihar and Jharkhand| Oneindia

In today's edition of Poll Vault, we delve into a day marked by significant resignations and political upheavals in the Eastern states of India. Cabinet Minister Pashupati Paras of LJP resigned, citing..

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Spanish Couple Assault Case in Jharkhand's Dumka: Shocking Details Unveiled in FIR | Oneindia News

The FIR in the Dumka gang-rape case unveils horrifying details as the Spanish travel vlogger recounts being threatened with a dagger, physically assaulted, and Raped by all seven men involved. Stay..

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Kalpana Soren, Wife of Hemant Soren Enters Active Politics, Eyeing Lok Sabha Elections? | Oneindia [Video]

Kalpana Soren, Wife of Hemant Soren Enters Active Politics, Eyeing Lok Sabha Elections? | Oneindia

Kalpana Soren, wife of former Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren, enters active politics, announcing her public service commitment at the JMM's 51st foundation day event. The move sparks speculation..

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Jamtara Train Accident: Many feared dead as train runs over people in Jharkhand | Oneindia News [Video]

Jamtara Train Accident: Many feared dead as train runs over people in Jharkhand | Oneindia News

A major train accident took place in Jharkhand's Jamtara on Wednesday evening as a train ran over the passengers at the Kalajharia railway station. Several are feared dead though the exact number of..

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Jharkhand Floor Test: Champai Soren wins Jharkhand floor test 47-29, Hemant Soren present | Oneindia [Video]

Jharkhand Floor Test: Champai Soren wins Jharkhand floor test 47-29, Hemant Soren present | Oneindia

On Monday, Chief Minister Champai Soren of Jharkhand successfully secured victory in the assembly floor test, garnering support from a total of 47 coalition MLAs during the trust vote. In contrast, the..

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Jharkhand Alliance led by Champai Soren to face Floor Test | Jharkhand Political crisis | Oneindia [Video]

Jharkhand Alliance led by Champai Soren to face Floor Test | Jharkhand Political crisis | Oneindia

Dumka | On Floor Test, Jharkhand CM Champai Soren says, "Our alliance is strong...The work started by Hemant Soren for the tribals and native in the state, the path to development that he paved -..

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Hemant Soren, former Jharkhand CM, remanded to 5-day Enforcement Directorate custody | Oneindia News [Video]

Hemant Soren, former Jharkhand CM, remanded to 5-day Enforcement Directorate custody | Oneindia News

Former Chief Minister of Jharkhand Hemant Soren of the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) has found himself in the middle of a legal battle. Soren was remanded to five days of Enforcement Directorate (ED)..

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Hemant Soren goes to Supreme Court against arrest by Enforcement Directorate | Oneindia News [Video]

Hemant Soren goes to Supreme Court against arrest by Enforcement Directorate | Oneindia News

Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren has become the third state head to be arrested, following his father Shibu Soren and Madhu Koda. The Enforcement Directorate took Hemant Soren into custody on..

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Hemant Soren Quits | Champai Soren to be Jharkhand’s new Chief Minister | Oneindia News [Video]

Hemant Soren Quits | Champai Soren to be Jharkhand’s new Chief Minister | Oneindia News

Champai Soren is set to assume the role of Jharkhand Chief Minister, replacing Hemant Soren, as announced by the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) on Wednesday. Currently, Hemant Soren is reportedly inside..

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Hemant Soren's wife Kalpana may become next Jharkhand CM: report | Know all about her | Oneindia [Video]

Hemant Soren's wife Kalpana may become next Jharkhand CM: report | Know all about her | Oneindia

In a surprising turn of events, there are growing speculations that Kalpana Soren, the wife of Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren, might step into the top leadership role if her husband faces arrest..

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Jharkhand News: ED Seizes BMW, Hefty Cash, and Documents at Jharkhand CM's Delhi House | Oneindia [Video]

Jharkhand News: ED Seizes BMW, Hefty Cash, and Documents at Jharkhand CM's Delhi House | Oneindia

The Enforcement Directorate conducted a search at Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren's residence, seizing Rs 36 lakh, a BMW, and documents related to a money laundering case. Soren accused the ED of..

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