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Topic: encounter

Blood-stained stamp of Madvi Hidma: Lethal Maoist commander who outsmarted security forces for decades

Security forces took down Hidma, known for brutal attacks on security personnel in Chhattisgarh, in an encounter Tuesday, a ‘more significant’ killing than of top leader Basavaraju.

All about Bihar Sigma gang’s reign of terror, as 4 ‘most wanted’ members shot dead in Delhi encounter

Gang leader Ranjan Pathak & his three associates were gunned down by a joint police team of two states on intervening night of Wednesday & Thursday in Delhi’s Rohini area.

Naxal commander carrying Rs 1 cr bounty, 2 others killed in encounter in Jharkhand’s Hazaribagh

The police have also recovered multiple weapons, including an AK-47, from the spot. The encounter is currently ongoing, with security forces searching for any other Naxalites.

1 terrorist killed in J&K’s Kulgam encounter, army officer injured

The encounter erupted in Guddar forest during a joint Army, J&K Police & CRPF operation after troops spotted suspicious activity and came under fire, the Chinar Corps said Monday.

28 July, 2025: 3 terrorists likely linked to Pahalgam attack gunned down & other news of the day

Forces gun down 3 terrorists likely involved in Pahalgam attack Three terrorists believed to be involved in the Pahalgam attack were killed by security forces...

Gopal Khemka murder—‘Weapon supplier’ killed in encounter; cops nab shooter, businessman who ‘hired’ him

Cops want to examine Khemka’s laptop, mobile phone to establish business rivalry angle, but the family is unwilling to share his digital devices.

Gopal Khemka murder: Accused killed in police encounter in Patna, another arrested

According to Patna police, Vikas alias Raj, the slain accused, supplied arms to the main accused in the case.

Cordon strengthened as search operation in J&K’s Kishtwar enters day 3

The search has been expanded in the Chatroo forest region to track down the hiding terrorists. It is believed there are two to three of them, the officials said.

Search operation underway in J&K’s Kishtwar after encounter between terrorists & security forces

Encounter began when police, assisted by Army & CRPF, launched a cordon & search operation in Kuchal area of Chatroo around 7:45 pm Wednesday after intel on presence of terrorists.

7 maoists killed in encounter in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur during first fortnight of June

After a series of fierce encounters in the national park area where security forces were conducting several intensive anti-Maoist operations, 2 high-ranking maoist leaders were killed.

On Camera

Satyajit Ray to Neeraj Ghaywan’s Homebound — how Martin Scorsese plays patron saint at Oscars

Neeraj Ghaywan’s Homebound, starring Ishaan Khatter, Vishal Jethwa, Janhvi Kapoor, has been shortlisted in the Best International Feature Film category for the 98th Academy Awards.

Grounded no more: Andhra govt revives no-frills Dagadarthi airport near Nellore to boost south coast link

As Visakhapatnam readies a mega airport, the Andhra Pradesh government has revived its shelved Dagadarthi project, aiming to boost cargo and connectivity on the south coast.

Oreshnik, ATACMS & Storm Shadow: All about the missiles Russia and Ukraine are firing

Both the Russian and Ukrainian militaries are leaning on drones, but they’re also firing cruise and ballistic missiles, some of them relatively new and experimental.

Thank you Trump, again. India now has reason to shed fear of free trade and spur reform

UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.