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After Hidma, Devji Also Killed? Encounter Continues on Chhattisgarh Border, 7 Naxals Dead
Chhattisgarh, State

After Hidma, Devji Also Killed? Encounter Continues on Chhattisgarh Border, 7 Naxals Dead

Raipur, Chhattisgarh: Security forces continued their intensive operations against Naxals along the Chhattisgarh-Andhra Pradesh border, killing seven Naxal insurgents, including three women. Among the slain insurgents, reports indicate that key leaders, including Devji and Jogaa alias Tek Shankar, may have been eliminated. The operation also resulted in the seizure of eight weapons, including two AK-47 rifles, and the arrest of 50 suspected Naxals. Encounter Ongoing Since Early Morning The encounter began Wednesday morning in the dense forests of Maredumilli, along the Chhattisgarh-Andhra Pradesh border. Andhra Pradesh Greyhounds forces encircled the Naxals, and the operation, starting at 6:30 AM, achieved significant success. Security personnel recovered the bodies of four male and ...
Naxal Leadership Crumbles: Devji Emerges as Next Target After Hidma’s Elimination
Chhattisgarh, State

Naxal Leadership Crumbles: Devji Emerges as Next Target After Hidma’s Elimination

Raipur, Chhattisgarh: The Naxalite movement is facing its most severe setback yet, with security forces systematically eliminating top leaders. Following the killing of infamous Naxal commander Hidma, only six key leaders remain within the organization. Devji, the Maoist General Secretary, has now emerged as the primary target for security forces. Only Six Top Leaders Left After Hidma’s death, the remaining senior Naxal leaders are operating in isolated locations under extreme pressure. Among them are: Politburo members: Ganpati, Devji Central Committee members: Sangram, Uday Others: Ganesh Uike and Anal Da In Bastar, only three major Naxals remain actively operating. Devji, considered the most dangerous among them, commands the organization’s forces in the region. S...
Brijbhushan Sharan Singh Praises Owaisi, Calls Him Straightforward Leader Despite Religion
Politics, State, Uttar Pradesh

Brijbhushan Sharan Singh Praises Owaisi, Calls Him Straightforward Leader Despite Religion

Gonda, Uttar Pradesh: Former BJP MP Brijbhushan Sharan Singh has publicly praised AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi for his straightforward approach in politics, saying he respects Owaisi as a leader despite differences in religion. Singh expressed satisfaction over Owaisi’s party winning five seats in the recent Bihar assembly elections. “Owaisi is a Straightforward, Hereditary Leader” During an interaction with a YouTuber, Singh said, “Asaduddin Owaisi fought the Bihar elections directly. He criticized both the BJP alliance and Lalu’s party openly. At least he speaks straight. I am happy that his party succeeded in the elections. Media now calls him BJP’s ‘B-team,’ but they will soon call Mayawati the same. Owaisi is a hereditary leader. His only ‘crime’ is that he is a Muslim.” Biha...
Good News for Noida Residents: Passport Application Process to Get Faster, Long Queues to End
State, Uttar Pradesh

Good News for Noida Residents: Passport Application Process to Get Faster, Long Queues to End

Noida/Greater Noida: Getting a passport in Noida and Greater Noida is set to become faster and more convenient as the Passport Seva Kendra at Sector-19 Head Post Office has been expanded. The upgraded facility aims to reduce waiting times and handle a significantly higher volume of applications. Expansion to Increase Application Capacity Fivefold Senior Post Master Manoj Kumar said that the expansion includes new machines, additional counters, and other necessary infrastructure upgrades. Currently, the center processes 45 applications per day with verification appointments. After the expansion, verification appointments will increase to 90 per day. Once all five counters are operational, the center is expected to process over 250 applications daily—five times the current capacity. ...
Nitish Kumar Set to Return as Bihar CM; Vijay Kumar Sinha and Samrat Chaudhary Reappointed as Deputy CMs
Bihar, Politics, State

Nitish Kumar Set to Return as Bihar CM; Vijay Kumar Sinha and Samrat Chaudhary Reappointed as Deputy CMs

Patna: Ahead of the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections, the NDA’s two key constituent parties have finalized their legislative leadership, signaling a clear political roadmap for the state. In a unanimous decision during the JDU legislative party meeting, Nitish Kumar was re-elected as the leader of the Janata Dal (United) legislators, paving the way for him to continue as Bihar’s Chief Minister. JDU Confirms Nitish Kumar as Legislative Party Leader The meeting of JDU legislators took place at the Chief Minister’s residence, where all 85 party MLAs were present. Within an hour, Nitish Kumar was unanimously chosen as the leader of the JDU legislative party. Party insiders had indicated beforehand that Nitish Kumar was the only name proposed for the position, reflecting the party’s cons...
Mumbai Police Constable Ensures Safety of Lone Female Passenger in Late-Night Local Train
Maharashtra, State

Mumbai Police Constable Ensures Safety of Lone Female Passenger in Late-Night Local Train

Mumbai: In a heartwarming display of dedication, a Mumbai Police constable quietly ensured the safety of a lone female passenger traveling on a late-night local train. The officer sat next to her until she safely reached her station, setting an example of proactive protection for women traveling alone. A Simple Yet Significant Gesture Mumbai, a city that never sleeps, owes much of its reputation for safety to the tireless efforts of its police force. A recently viral video has brought attention to one such act of vigilance. In the clip, a constable can be seen accompanying a female commuter in an almost empty train, silently ensuring her security until she disembarked. Video Goes Viral, Wins Praise The video has been widely circulated on social media, earning the constable appr...
Conversion Allegations in Chhindwara Government School: Teacher Accused of Promoting Christianity in Class
Madhya Pradesh, State

Conversion Allegations in Chhindwara Government School: Teacher Accused of Promoting Christianity in Class

Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh: A serious controversy has erupted at a government school in Bilawar Kala village, Junnardeo, Chhindwara district, following allegations that a teacher is pressuring students to adopt Christianity and abandon their traditional practices. The complaint has prompted the police to launch an immediate investigation. Students Allege Religious Conversion Pressure Several students of Classes 10 and 12 lodged a written complaint on Tuesday at Junnardeo Police Station against teacher Seema Mathews and hostel superintendent Narendra Uike. According to the students, Mathews repeatedly discusses Christianity in class and encourages students to convert, advising tribal students to forsake their Hindu customs and traditions. Tika and Kalawa Controversy Students als...
10-Foot King Cobra Pair Rescued from Ghazipur Village Home, Loud Hissing Sends Residents Into Panic
State, Uttar Pradesh

10-Foot King Cobra Pair Rescued from Ghazipur Village Home, Loud Hissing Sends Residents Into Panic

Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh: A wave of panic swept through Gaura village in Suhawal police jurisdiction on Tuesday afternoon when a male and female King Cobra, each nearly 10 feet long, emerged from a residential home. The hissing pair slithered into the courtyard, terrifying the residents. Promptly, villagers alerted the Forest Department, which rushed to the site. Rescue Operation by Forest Team Under the leadership of Regional Forest Officer JSP Verma, a team including Forest Inspector Ashok Kumar Yadav, Forest Assistants Ajit Kumar Rai, Dara Rai, and Forest Guard Samuddin, along with half a dozen staff members, reached the village. Curious onlookers gathered in hundreds, but the fearsome hissing of the cobras kept everyone at a safe distance. After nearly two hours of careful effo...
Rajasthan to Get Its First Inland Sea Port in Jalore, Connecting to Arabian Sea
Rajasthan, State

Rajasthan to Get Its First Inland Sea Port in Jalore, Connecting to Arabian Sea

Jalore, Rajasthan: Rajasthan is set to take a historic leap in trade and connectivity. After roads and air links, the desert state will soon have a waterway connection as the country’s first inland sea port is planned in Jalore district. A 262-kilometer inland waterway connecting Kandla Port to Jalore is proposed, with an estimated investment of over ₹10,000 crore. Jalore’s Water Corridor to Transform Rajasthan The ambitious project will link Jalore directly to the Arabian Sea via the Gulf of Kutch, allowing ships to reach Rajasthan’s doorstep and enabling goods to move seamlessly to global markets. Officials say the project has the potential to turn Rajasthan into a logistics powerhouse, giving a significant boost to industry, exports, employment, and investment. Chief Minister B...
Major Action in Cooperative Department: Four Officials Suspended in Mahoba and Deoria; What Minister JPS Rathore Said
State, Uttar Pradesh

Major Action in Cooperative Department: Four Officials Suspended in Mahoba and Deoria; What Minister JPS Rathore Said

Lucknow: In a decisive move under its zero-tolerance policy against corruption, the Uttar Pradesh government has suspended four officials of the Cooperative Department. The action was taken after allegations of irregularities, negligence and misconduct surfaced from multiple districts. According to officials, several complaints had been received from farmers and public representatives regarding malpractice in cooperative operations. Acting on the instructions of Cooperative Minister JPS Rathore, the state government initiated strict disciplinary action to ensure transparency within the cooperative system. Officials Suspended for Irregularities Following inquiries into the complaints, the Cooperative Department and the UP Cooperative Federation Ltd. (PCF) suspended four officials w...