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Major Anti-Maoist Operation in Chhattisgarh: 12 Maoists Neutralized, 3 Security Personnel Make Supreme Sacrifice
Dec 03, 2025 09:47 pm CST
In one of the most significant anti-Maoist operations in recent months, security forces neutralized 12 Maoist cadres in Chhattisgarh's West Bastar Division. The operation, conducted along the Bijapur-Dantewada border, resulted in the tragic loss of three District Reserve Guard personnel. Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai affirmed the government's commitment to completely eliminating Maoist insurgency while honoring the fallen security personnel.
Security Guard Assaulted in Ghaziabad After Stopping Dog from Littering: Multiple Dog-Related Incidents Caught on CCTV
Dec 03, 2025 09:30 pm CST
Recent incidents in India highlight tensions over pet management in residential areas, with a Ghaziabad security guard assaulted after preventing a dog from littering, and a separate case in Rajkot where a dog owner slapped a woman following a dog confrontation. Both confrontations were captured on CCTV and are under investigation by authorities.
Deadly Encounter in Chhattisgarh: 12 Maoists and 3 Police Personnel Killed as India Targets Complete Eradication of Left-wing Extremism by 2026
Dec 03, 2025 09:29 pm CST
A fierce encounter between security forces and Maoist insurgents in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district resulted in 15 casualties, including 12 extremists and 3 police personnel. This operation brings the total Maoist casualties in the state to 275 this year, as India works toward its deadline of eliminating Left-wing extremism completely by March 2026.
19-Year-Old Maharashtra Teen Makes History by Reciting 2,000 Vedic Mantras After 12 Years of Preparation
Dec 03, 2025 09:10 pm CST
A remarkable achievement in Vedic tradition has been made by 19-year-old Devvrat Mahesh Rekhe from Maharashtra, who successfully memorized and recited 2,000 sacred verses from the Shukla Yajurveda in the rare and complex Dandkarma Parayanam style. This extraordinary feat, accomplished after 12 years of rigorous preparation, has earned recognition from Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, reviving an ancient spiritual discipline performed only three times in recorded history.
Mumbai Bullion Trader Arrested in Rs 3,500-Crore Andhra Pradesh Liquor Scam Money Laundering Investigation
Dec 03, 2025 09:01 pm CST
The Special Investigation Team has arrested Mumbai bullion trader Anil Chokhara for allegedly laundering Rs 78 crore through 35 fake companies in the Rs 3,500-crore Andhra Pradesh liquor scam. His arrest establishes a direct money trail connecting the illegal proceeds to the main accused, potentially revealing high-profile political beneficiaries from the previous YSRCP government.
Delhi's Air Pollution Crisis: Over 200,000 Respiratory Cases Reported in Major Hospitals Within Three Years
Dec 03, 2025 08:17 pm CST
Parliamentary data reveals alarming statistics as Delhi's major hospitals recorded 204,758 acute respiratory illness cases between 2022-2024, with 30,420 requiring hospitalization. Despite annual health advisories, the capital continues to struggle with severe air pollution, leading to increasingly serious respiratory conditions requiring medical intervention.
Delhi Police Bust Women-Led Theft Gangs: Rs 1 Crore in Stolen Valuables Recovered
Dec 03, 2025 07:54 pm CST
Delhi Police have dismantled two women-led criminal gangs responsible for high-value thefts at railway stations and public transit points. Using extensive CCTV footage analysis and intelligence gathering, authorities arrested five women and recovered stolen items worth approximately Rs 1 crore. The gangs targeted female commuters during rush hours, stealing jewelry and valuables in crowded spaces like lifts and escalators.
Supreme Court's 100-Metre Elevation Rule Threatens 90% of Aravalli Hills Protection: Environmental and Ecological Implications
Dec 03, 2025 07:37 pm CST
The Supreme Court's approval of a new definition requiring 100-metre elevation for Aravalli Hills classification could exclude 90% of traditionally protected areas. Environmental experts warn this decision threatens groundwater recharge zones, wildlife corridors, and climate regulation functions of this ancient mountain range, while the Court has simultaneously ordered comprehensive mapping and halted new mining leases pending a sustainable development plan.
Bidder of Rs 1.17 Crore for HR88B8888 Number Plate Faces Government Asset Investigation
Dec 03, 2025 07:24 pm CST
The Haryana government has launched an investigation into the assets of Sudhir Kumar who bid Rs 1.17 crore for the prestigious HR88B8888 number plate but failed to complete payment. Transport Minister Anil Vij ordered the probe to verify Kumar's financial capability and has warned that auction participation carries responsibility. The coveted vehicle registration number will now be reauctioned through Haryana's official online platform.
Mamata Banerjee Condemns SIR as Amit Shah's Strategic Move to Overthrow Bengal Government
Dec 03, 2025 07:06 pm CST
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has accused Union Home Minister Amit Shah of using the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists as a calculated strategy to topple her government ahead of Assembly polls. Speaking in Malda, she highlighted concerns over rushed implementation, claiming 39 deaths related to SIR while reassuring residents they won't face detention camps. The political confrontation intensifies as Shah maintains the process is necessary to prevent infiltration and protect democratic integrity.