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Topic: Naxal

SubscriberWrites: Naxal-free India needs Naxal-free universities

Urban Naxalism is shifting from forests to campuses. Universities must counter extremist ideologies, promote critical thinking, and build resilient, nation-focused youth.

2023 Chhattisgarh BJP leader’s murder: NIA files chargesheet against father-son duo of naxal operatives

Shivanand Nag & his father Narayan Prasad Nag have been charged under various sections of the Indian Penal Code Act & UAPA for the murder of local BJP leader Ratan Dubey.

Naxal killed in encounter in Jharkhand’s Chaibasa, SLR rifle & other weapons recovered

Ongoing joint operation is led by the district police and COBRA battalion, Jharkhand Police and IG Operations official said.

Security forces kill 2 Naxals carrying combined bounty of Rs 1.16 crore in Chhattisgarh

Vijay Reddy, carrying a Rs 90 lakh bounty, & Lokesh Salame, with a Rs 26 lakh reward, were killed in a joint op by Chhattisgarh police & ITBP. The slain ultras were on the hunt for the past two decades.

Basavaraju—tech grad to Maoist commander-in-chief who scripted deadliest massacres including Dantewada

This is the first time in three decades in battle against Naxalism that a general secretary-ranked leader has been neutralised by forces, Union Home Minister Amit Shah posted on 'X'.

4 Naxals, head constable killed in encounter in Chhattisgarh’s Bastar

A joint team of security personnel was engaged in an anti-Naxal operation when a gunfight broke out Saturday in a forest along the border of Narayanpur and Dantewada.

Lay down arms or face ‘all-out’ action, Amit Shah warns Naxals

The Union Minister says Narendra Modi has decided that Naxal violence and ideology would be wiped out from country.

9 Naxals killed in encounter with security personnel in Chhattisgarh, weapons seized from site

A Gunfight broke out around 10.30 am Tuesday in a forest along Dantewada-Bijapur border during anti-Naxal operation. After prolonged exchanges, 9 Naxalites' bodies were recovered.

Gadchiroli police gun down 12 Maoists in encounter, Chhattisgarh STF sees 2 casualties in IED blast

Forces in Maharashtra and Chhattisgarh were on lookout for Maoists after tipoff. Those eliminated include senior leaders carrying total reward of Rs 85 lakh on their heads.

2 STF personnel killed, four injured in Naxal attack in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur

The incident occurred when a joint team of security personnel was returning after an anti-Naxalite operation in forests on the tri-junction of Bijapur-Sukma-Dantewada districts.

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Why is going to law school so popular again?

In a recent survey of law school admissions officers, 94% said the current political climate in the US played at least a moderate role in the increase.

Consumer Price Index gets up to date. Airfare, OTT plans, e-commerce prices in new basket—MoSPI secy

New CPI series will take 2024 as base year, will provide more accurate measure of inflation, spending on digital services. Expected to enhance representation and reliability, says Saurabh Garg.

Joint production, closer ties, emerging tech: The foundation of new defence pact between India & US

The agreement, signed after meeting between Rajnath and US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth on sidelines of ADMM-Plus in Kuala Lumpur, aims to deepen bilateral ties in the critical sector.

Deepfake on duty: when I asked AI to read Op Sindoor citations

On 21 Oct, a buzz went up that the govt had released full list of gallantry award recipients along with Op Sindoor citations. I put an AI caddy on the job. It took me into a never-ending rabbit hole.