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Security forces gun down 3 Maoists in Sukma forests
A fierce encounter takes place between security forces and Maoists in Sukma, Chhattisgarh. The operation involves the District Reserve Guard, Special Task Force and CoBRA. Deputy CM Vijay Sharma confirms three Maoists killed, making it nine neutralised this year. The encounter follows an IED blast that killed eight jawans in Bijapur.
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Gangster's 35-year stint as UP home guard ends
Nakdu Yadav, a former gangster, successfully evaded the law by assuming a new identity and working as a home guard for 35 years in UP. At age 57, his secret was exposed by his nephew, leading to his arrest and subsequent investigation into how he avoided detection for so long.
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Telcos, Centre gear up for Maha Kumbh Mela, expected to witness record tele-density
Authorities are preparing for over 40 crore visitors to the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj
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SKM calls for unity among farmers considering enormity of demands, passes ‘unity resolution’
They appealed to the central government Union government to hold talks with the organisations
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UP government seeks 1978 Sambhal violence files
The Uttar Pradesh government is reviewing the 1978 Sambhal riots cases after a BJP leader requested reopening them. This follows CM Yogi Adityanath's mention of the riots in a legislative session. Authorities are gathering information on the riots, including fatalities, court proceedings, and the status of registered cases. The aim is to address justice for the victims.
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Sub-Inspector recruitment exam won’t be cancelled in haste, Rajasthan govt. tells HC
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Encroachers stall NMT projects on two arterial roads in Kochi
Despite deadline extension, alleged delays in clearing encroachments left the project unfinished, leading to the decision to terminate contract with AFD
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SC: Parliament, exec to decide on barring creamy layer from SC/ST quota
The Supreme Court has expressed reservations about directing governments to implement its 2024 ruling that bars the creamy layer within SC and ST categories from benefiting from quotas. The court emphasized that it is up to the legislature and executive to decide on the issue.
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State’s business atmosphere improving, says Kerala Industries Minister
The Mission 1,000 programme has stemmed from the successful Year of Enterprises Campaign over the past three years
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Nearly three lakh sanitary workers enrolled for availing smart cards of TAHDCO
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Podhu Dikshithars seek protection for smooth conduct of Arudra Darshan festival at Natarajar temple
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CBI to re-investigate 2008 murder of former TAMIN chief, two others
More than 16 years after the incident, agency to probe conspiracy before and after the sensational crime
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Outgoing U.S. envoy to India urges enthusiasm among IMEC partners for implementation of corridor
Mr. Garcetti spoke, in what would be among his last speeches at Mumbai, on defence and peace partnership between the U.S. and India; he also expressed agreement with the newly-elected U.S. President Donald Trump’s view that the tariffs were too high in India
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Liquor shops in residential areas: Madras High Court expands committee to study amendment to rules
Chief Justice’s bench orders inclusion of DGP, AAG and Director of Town and Country Planning too in the committee
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Supreme Court refuses to review 'no' to same-sex marriage
The Supreme Court of India has dismissed pleas for legalising same-sex marriages for the second time, with a five-judge bench unanimously rejecting review petitions by LGBTQ+ community members. The court upheld its October 2023 judgment, maintaining same-sex marriage will remain illegal without new legislation, and denied adoption rights for queer couples.
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Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange-Patil booked for remarks against Minister Dhananjay Munde
Mr. Jarange-Patil allegedly made objectionable comments targeting Mr. Munde and the Vanjari community during a rally
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Let medical reasons guide decisions to perform hysterectomies, say specialists
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SC grants interim relief to Telugu actor Mohan Babu in case of ‘assault’ on journalist
A Bench of Justices Sudhanshu Dhulia and Prashant Kumar Mishra directed the Telangana Police to not take any coercive action against the actor.
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