Missionary school principal attacked by masked men inside office in Jharkhand
Attackers may have known he was alone; doctors treat head injuries as police try to trace masked accused
The Indian Express
Pietersen bats for free entry during Test matches at stadiums struggling to draw crowds
Kevin Pietersen has said that boards should look to make money from T20 franchise tournaments and keep entry free for Test matches at venues that are struggling to draw crowds.
- FinanceHelps
Free Test match entry could increase aggregate attendance and sponsorship value while T20 monetization preserves board revenues, optimizing overall cricket economics.
The Indian Express
Let’s not be in denial — disenfranchisement in real
We are staring at a staggering figure of well over 10 crore ‘missing voters’ — adult Indians eligible to vote but excluded from the final electoral rolls.
- JudiciaryHurts
Electoral disenfranchisement represents a failure of institutional systems and administrative mechanisms responsible for voter registration and electoral conduct.
The Indian Express
Wife earns Rs 2,000: Jharkhand High Court backs divorce, grants Rs 20,000 maintenance
The court noted that the husband had contracted a second marriage and had a child from that marriage, while the wife was earning only Rs 2,000 per month and had no immovable property in her name.
- JudiciaryHelps
The article documents judicial precedent on spousal maintenance in cases of bigamy and economic disparity, clarifying legal standards for family courts.
- EmploymentHelps
The ruling affirms economic protections for low-earning spouses, creating incentive structures that recognize precarious employment situations in maintenance calculations.
The Indian Express
‘Scant regard for wife’s emotions’: Jharkhand High Court upholds divorce over cruelty
Holding that the family court had correctly assessed the evidence and applied the law, the bench declined to interfere with the divorce decree.
- JudiciaryHelps
The judgment upholds judicial independence by confirming the family court's evidence assessment and legal application without interference.
The Indian Express
In Ranchi, a five-year fight over a well leads to caste abuse allegations, FIR
Woman says neighbour blocked access to a well meant to be shared by three families; police say the well lies largely within the neighbour’s premises, while a counter-complaint alleges assault and gold-chain snatching
- JudiciaryHurts
A five-year dispute requiring FIR filing indicates clogged legal systems and delayed justice in property/resource access cases.
The Indian Express
With steady progress, Uttarakhand is scripting its own underdog story
Last year's semifinalists had beaten Jharkhand by an innings and six runs in the quarterfinals; “Red ball is the USP of this team,” says coach Manish Jha, who made long-form cricket a priority after taking over five years ago
The Indian Express
India’s bowlers turn it around and how
After the Ranchi chastening, Arshdeep and spinners orchestrate a comeback in hosts’ 14-run win
The Indian Express
Just install bowling machine: Chahal on flat surfaces having nothing for bowlers
This was after India posted 249/5 on the Ranchi pitch which was chased down by the West Indies with a little under 2 overs to spare in the 2nd T20I.
The Indian Express
Hope, Rutherford put to sword India’s bowlers in chase of 250
Dew and a flat wicket contributed to West Indies' record run chase in Ranchi, but Shai Hope's century deserves all the credit it gets
The Indian Express
As a ‘woman victim’, the government let me protest. At Jantar Mantar, it seems afraid
Just as women march to demand their freedom to walk the streets with dignity and autonomy, they must now carry that exact unyielding defiance into the fight for franchise and citizenship, refusing to let the state quietly erase their right to vote and to belong
- JudiciaryHurts
The article critiques state actions regarding protest rights and franchise, implying judicial oversight or constitutional protections may be inadequate.
The Indian Express
'We had the last shot': Shriya Saran on Drishyam 3 being the final chapter
In an exclusive interview with SCREEN, Shriya Saran opened up about playing Nandini in the Drishyam franchise, how motherhood changed her performance and why the conclusion was emotional for her.
The Indian ExpressProcess disenfranchising millions, turning them to second class citizens is arbitrary, says Justice Bhuyan
- JudiciaryHurts
The article highlights judicial concerns about an arbitrary process, suggesting institutional tension over administrative procedures affecting citizen rights.
The Hindu
Process disenfranchising millions, turning them to second class citizens is arbitrary, says Justice Bhuyan
Supreme Court judge Justice Ujjal Bhuyan criticizes ECI’s revisions, calling voting a constitutional, indivisible right central to democracy.
- JudiciaryHelps
Strengthens judicial scrutiny of electoral processes and reaffirms court authority to review ECI decisions affecting voting rights
The Hindu
Jharkhand woman still in detention centre despite court order. Now HC asks, ‘under what law?’
In 2025, the woman, after allegedly being sexually assaulted multiple times by a constable, escaped from the centre with two other detainees. Though a trial court convicted her in the escape case, she was acquitted of the charge under the Foreigners Act
- JudiciaryHurts
The High Court's questioning of legal authority for continued detention exposes procedural breakdown and potential judicial oversight failures in detention practices.
- HealthcareHurts
Alleged sexual assault by a constable within a detention centre indicates failure of duty of care and institutional safeguarding mechanisms for vulnerable detainees.
The Indian Express
Ajay Devgn delivers his biggest opener ever with Drishyam 3
Drishyam 3's opening marks a significant jump from the previous films in the Drishyam franchise. The first instalment, released in 2015, opened at Rs 5.85 crore, while Drishyam 2, released in 2022, opened at Rs 18.15 crore.
- FinanceHelps
Strong box office performance generates revenue for film production companies, distributors, theatre chains, and related financial intermediaries in the entertainment ecosystem.
The Indian Express
Jharkhand Government invites protesters for talks today
Protesters in Jharkhand burn effigies of Soren and Rahul, demanding a CBI probe, prompting government to schedule fourth round of talks.
- JudiciaryHurts
Demands for CBI probe suggest loss of confidence in existing investigative institutions, potentially undermining institutional credibility and creating parallel pressure on judicial processes.
The Hindu
Today News Headlines for School Assembly, August 17, 2026: Jharkhand protests call for CM-residence march, NTA issues answer keys after month-long delays
School Assembly News Headlines Today, August 17, 2026: Get the latest school assembly news headlines for today. National, International, Sports, and Business updates curated for students, teachers, and morning assembly.
- EducationHurts
NTA's month-long delays in issuing answer keys directly impacts students' examination results, counseling timelines, and institutional planning for admissions.
The Indian Express
Jharkhand exam stir: Students to burn Rahul Gandhi, CM effigies today; plan CM’s residence gherao
Jharkhand students protest, demanding CM Soren's resignation and Congress to withdraw support from JMM coalition over recruitment exam irregularities.
- EmploymentHurts
Recruitment exam irregularities directly undermine fair job opportunities for candidates competing for government positions.
- EducationHurts
Compromised examination integrity damages credibility of educational qualifications and merit-based selection in academic institutions.
The Hindu
Jharkhand Activist Stopped From Joining Tiranga Yatra, Dragged Into Hospital
Jharkhand police officials were seen in video dragging Devendra Nath Mahto into his hospital room as he struggled to leave
NDTV