Jharkhand celebrates as Salima Tete-led India wins first Asian Games women’s hockey gold in 44 years in Japan, boosting Olympic hopes and state pride.
Jharkhand-trained archers Ankita Bhakat and Kirti Sharma help India beat South Korea 5-3 to win first Asian Games women’s recurve team gold.

Jharkhand to launch statewide free sickle cell screening for under-5s and ages 18–30; 27 lakh screened so far; free transfusions and antenatal tests offered.