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Topic: Bahraich

Days before Yogi’s visit, heavy explosives set off without notice in Bahraich

A Union Petroleum industry authorised company used the explosives for drilling purposes. Local BJP MLA termed it a ‘serious security lapse’.

An Insta ‘gangster’, a do-gooder, a dropout. How Baba Siddique murder arrests have upended a UP village

Police have been questioning a group of 'close friends', who are from Bahraich's Gandara village & worked as scrap dealers in Pune. 2 have been held, but main accused is on the run.

From ‘offensive songs’ to lathi-charge & killing, how communal violence flared up in UP’s Bahraich

Argument over ‘offensive songs’ during procession resulted in killing of Ram Gopal Mishra, which then plunged Bahraich into spiral of violence that continued for over 24 hours.

Booked on BJP MLA’s complaint, party’s Bahraich youth wing chief says ‘MLA desperate to wrest control’

In complaint against BJYM Bahraich district president, BJP MLA from Mahasi Sureshwar Singh accused him of rioting, attempt to murder, criminal intimidation and breach of peace.

After communal clashes in Bahraich, 20+ properties in accused’s area get anti-encroachment notices

After group of Muslim men allegedly killed a Hindu man during a Vijayadashami procession, sparking violence, notices have been served to 23 houses in accused Abdul Hameed's neighbourhood.

Blame game never helps. Bahraich violence shows it’s time Hindus, Muslims bridge the divide

Social media users seem more focussed on assigning blame to one side or the other during communal clashes rather than seeking common ground.

Bahraich violence accused injured in encounter while fleeing to Nepal, 5 held

Clashes in the Mahasi area in Uttar Pradesh erupted last week during a Durga immersion procession, killing a 22-year-old man.

11-year-old boy allegedly attacked by wolf in UP’s Bahraich, search continues for sixth ‘killer’ wolf

According to the family, at about 2 am in the morning while the family were asleep on the roof of their home a wolf attacked Mohammad Umar's son Imran Ali.

One month into ‘Operation Bhediya’ in Bahraich, forest dept fails to shield kids from the wolves

Operation Bhediya: Forest officers & experts point to negligency by dept officials & local authorities in UP's Bahraich, which has been struck by a series of wolf attacks since March.

Bahraich wolves preying on doorless village homes with no electricity. Children easy targets

Villagers allege that some officials remained dismissive of their complaints till as late as 14 August when a wolf picked up five-year-old.

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US military intervention in Venezuela — the 3 lessons to remember

The US military operation in Venezuela raises global concern. Experts say that Trump’s action could weaken global legal standards and fuel geopolitical instability.

Trump threatens India with fresh tariffs on Russian oil, calls PM Modi a ‘good guy’

The latest comment comes as New Delhi and Washington have yet to sign a trade agreement. India’s purchase of Russian oil has reduced, but Moscow remains top source for crude.

Greece looking at TATA’s WhAP infantry combat vehicle for army procurement

If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.