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The Fall of Madvi Hidma: How India's Most Wanted Maoist Commander Was Finally Eliminated
Nov 18, 2025 04:24 pm CST
After years of evading capture, notorious Maoist commander Madvi Hidma was killed in a strategic operation by Andhra Pradesh's elite Greyhounds force. This article examines Hidma's rise from a village recruit to the leader of the Maoists' deadliest battalion, his involvement in multiple deadly attacks against security forces, and the significant impact his elimination will have on the weakening insurgency movement across India's Red Corridor.
Protecting Big Cats: India's Minister Highlights Crucial Link Between Wildlife Conservation and Climate Action at COP30
Nov 18, 2025 04:00 pm CST
At COP30, India's Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav emphasized that protecting big cats is essential for climate resilience and ecosystem health. The International Big Cat Alliance aims to conserve seven major species through global collaboration, with India showcasing its conservation successes and announcing a Global Big Cats Summit for 2026. This initiative represents a crucial intersection of biodiversity preservation and climate action.
Prashant Kishor Takes Responsibility for Bihar Election Loss, Challenges JDU to Fulfill Rs 2 Lakh Promise
Nov 18, 2025 03:49 pm CST
Following Jan Suraaj's defeat in the Bihar Assembly elections, Prashant Kishor has taken full responsibility while observing a day of silence. Despite his party's failure to win any seats against the dominant NDA alliance, Kishor vows to continue in politics but promises to retire if Nitish Kumar's government fulfills its alleged pre-election promise of Rs 2 lakh payments to 1.5 crore women, claiming this was a key factor in the NDA's landslide victory.
Maoist Leader Madvi Hidma Killed in Andhra Pradesh: Amit Shah's Vision of Maoist-Free India Advances
Nov 18, 2025 03:47 pm CST
Key Maoist leader Madvi Hidma, responsible for 26 armed attacks against security forces, was killed in Andhra Pradesh's Maredumilli forest. This significant development advances Home Minister Amit Shah's recent promise of a Maoist-free India by March 2026, as shared with NDTV. Hidma, who carried a Rs 50 lakh bounty, was involved in multiple deadly attacks including the 2010 Dantewada assault that killed 76 CRPF personnel.
A Touching Moment: Nishant Kumar Embraces Father Nitish Kumar Following Historic NDA Victory in Bihar Elections
Nov 18, 2025 03:44 pm CST
In a rare display of emotion amid political triumph, a heartwarming photograph of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar being embraced by his son Nishant has gone viral following NDA's landslide victory of 202 seats in Bihar's Assembly elections. This touching moment highlights the personal side of political leadership, as JD(U) made an extraordinary comeback from 43 seats in 2020 to 85 seats in the recent elections, showcasing both political resilience and family connection.
Mumbai CNG Crisis Continues: Long Queues for Second Day Following Pipeline Damage
Nov 18, 2025 03:30 pm CST
Mumbai faces severe CNG supply disruptions for the second consecutive day after damage to a key GAIL pipeline, causing extensive queues at fuel stations across the metropolitan region. Over 40% of CNG pumps remain non-operational, significantly impacting public transportation, taxis and autorickshaws.
Police Officers Suspended After Viral Video Shows Abuse of Power Against Biker in Patna
Nov 18, 2025 03:30 pm CST
Patna Police have suspended two officers after a viral video showed them assaulting and verbally abusing a motorcyclist on Ganga Bridge. The incident, captured on an action camera, sparked outrage on social media, leading to swift disciplinary action. While authorities maintained the biker was engaged in stunt riding and issued a ₹7,000 fine, a subsequent video revealed police allegedly threatening the victim to remove the footage.
NIA Arrests Key Co-Conspirator Behind Delhi Red Fort Suicide Bombing: Technical Support Provider Identified
Nov 18, 2025 03:13 pm CST
The National Investigation Agency has arrested Jasir Bilal Wani, a technical specialist who provided drone modification expertise to Delhi suicide bomber Umar un Nabi. Wani, from Kashmir's Anantnag, worked closely in planning the Red Fort area bombing that killed 15 people. This arrest follows the apprehension of another suspect who facilitated the purchase of the vehicle used in the attack, as authorities continue investigating the broader terror network.
Inside the Delhi Red Fort Bombing: How a Network of Radicalized Doctors Planned India's Deadliest Terror Attack
Nov 18, 2025 03:00 pm CST
An investigation into the November 10 Delhi Red Fort car bombing reveals a sophisticated terrorist network of 10 operatives, including several medical doctors radicalized by Jaish-e-Mohammed. The suicide attack, which killed 15 people and injured many more, was part of a larger plot potentially involving up to 32 car bombs. Key figures include a Pakistan-based operative, a Kashmiri cleric who served as the main radicalizer, and a female doctor financing the operation. Nearly 3,000 kg of explosives were recovered during the investigation, highlighting the deadly scale of the thwarted plans.
Delhi Bomber Video Reveals Disturbing Justification of "Martyrdom" Operations and Emergence of Educated Terrorism
Nov 18, 2025 02:46 pm CST
A newly emerged video of Delhi bomber Dr. Umar Mohammad reveals his disturbing justification of suicide bombing as "martyrdom," highlighting a dangerous trend of highly educated, radicalized individuals being recruited by terrorist organizations like Jaish-e-Mohammed, creating what investigators call a "white collar terror ecosystem" operating across borders.