Ranchi, Dec. 29 -- The year 2025 proved to be a defining period for Jharkhand, marked by notable progress and significant challenges across politics, sports, education and internal security.

Overall, the year reflected a phase of consolidation, course correction and renewed momentum, laying a stronger foundation for the state's future.

Political Landscape: Stability Amid TurbulenceOn the political front, the year witnessed relative administrative stability and active governance under Chief Minister Hemant Soren, even as controversies and confrontations kept the political climate charged.

While the government accelerated welfare schemes and development initiatives, it also faced persistent opposition over issues such as the sand crisis, r...