Crime & Law · India
Jharkhand Civil Service Exam Irregularities Spark Protests and Arrests
Nineteen individuals have been arrested in Jharkhand in connection with alleged irregularities in civil service examinations, according to a government minister. Protests erupted in Ranchi, with students demanding reforms and the resignation of Chief Minister Hemant Soren, whom they deem unfit for office. One student activist continued a hunger strike, stating 'Want Reforms Now'. The Quint reported a viral image featuring Rahul Gandhi, George Soros, and others was AI-generated. Separately, Congress leader P.J. Kurien urged the Lok Sabha Speaker to ensure the Home Minister's presence in the House, citing disappointment over its non-functioning and the government's accountability.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
L 5 C 15 R 4
- Left (5): National Herald, Satya Hindi, Scroll.in, The Hindu, The Telegraph (India)
- Centre (15 votes, 18 outlets): Amar Ujala, Deccan Chronicle, Deccan Herald, Greater Kashmir, Hindustan (Hindi) · Hindustan Times · Mint (HT Media — 1 vote), Mathrubhumi English, NDTV, Navbharat Times · The Times of India (Times Group — 1 vote), Patrika, Prabhat Khabar, The Free Press Journal, The Lallantop, The New Indian Express, The Print, The Quint
- Right (4 votes, 5 outlets): Aaj Tak · India Today (India Today Group — 1 vote), Dainik Jagran, Republic World, The Pioneer