Historic Surrender in Chhattisgarh: 208 Maoists Lay Down Arms, Embrace New Life

Jagdalpur — In a landmark development dealing a major blow to the insurgency in Chhattisgarh, 208 Naxalites from the remote Maad region formally surrendered on Friday before Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai and Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sharma,…

BJP and Congress Workers Clash in Bihar’s Begusarai; Police Use Lathi Charge to Disperse Crowd

Patna — Tension erupted in Begusarai district of Bihar on Thursday after supporters of the BJP and the Congress clashed near the Teghra subdivision office during the nomination process for the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections.

The confrontation…

India and Brazil Agree to Strengthen Trade and Investment Partnership Across Key Sectors

New Delhi — India and Brazil on Thursday reaffirmed their commitment to deepen bilateral trade and investment ties across sectors such as energy, agriculture, healthcare, and technology, during a high-level meeting in New Delhi between Commerce…

SC Allows Sonam Wangchuk’s Wife to Amend Plea Challenging Activist’s Detention

New Delhi — The Supreme Court on Wednesday permitted Gitanjali J. Angmo, wife of Ladakh-based climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, to amend her writ petition challenging her husband’s detention under the National Security Act (NSA).

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Bihar Polls: JD(U) Releases First List of 57 Candidates, Including Ministers and New Faces

Patna — The Janata Dal (United) on Wednesday announced its first list of 57 candidates for the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections, featuring several state ministers and fresh faces. The announcement comes just two days ahead of the nomination…

Major Blow to Maoist Insurgency: Top Leader Sonu ‘Dada’ Surrenders with 60 Cadres in Maharashtra

Gadchiroli – In what could be a landmark development in India’s fight against left-wing extremism, reports suggest that top Maoist leader Mallojula Venugopal Rao, also known as Sonu ‘Dada’ or Bhupati, has surrendered to security…

Bihar Assembly Elections: Second Phase of Nominations Opens for 122 Seats

Patna — The second phase of nominations for the Bihar Assembly elections commenced on Monday, covering 122 constituencies across the state.

The Election Commission of India (ECI) had earlier issued the notification for the first phase…

JD(U) Says Mahagathbandhan in ‘Huge Turmoil’ Ahead of Bihar Elections

Patna — The Janata Dal (United) on Sunday claimed that the Mahagathbandhan (Grand Alliance) in Bihar is in a state of “huge turmoil” over the Chief Minister’s post, asserting that the NDA is poised to form the next government…

Almost 50% of Over-100-Year-Old Voters in Bengal Electoral List Found Dead: ECI’s Initial Findings

Kolkata — Nearly half of the voters in West Bengal who are 100 years or older and still listed on the state’s electoral rolls have been found to be deceased, according to initial findings by the Election Commission of India (ECI).

Centre Distances Itself as Controversy Grows Over Exclusion of Women Journalists at Taliban Press Meet in Delhi

New Delhi – The Indian government on Saturday denied any role in organizing the controversial press conference held by Afghanistan’s Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi in New Delhi, which sparked outrage after women journalists were excluded…