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April 12, 2025 1:58 PM April 12, 2025 1:58 PM

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Chhattisgarh: 3 Maoists killed in encounter with security forces in Bijapur district

Three Maoists have been killed in an encounter between security forces and Maoists in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district. A joint team of CoBRA battalion of CRPF, District Reserve Guard and Special Task Force was conducting an anti-Naxal operation in the Indravati forest area.   An encounter took ...

April 12, 2025 1:10 PM April 12, 2025 1:10 PM

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Apricot Blossom Festival 2025 begins in Ladakh

In Ladakh, the Apricot Blossom Festival 2025, also known as Chuli Mendoq, began yesterday with a vibrant opening ceremony at Sanjaq village in Kargil.   The event was organised by the Department of Tourism, Kargil. Highlighting Kargil’s tourism potential, Deputy Commissioner and CEO of LAHDC Ka...

April 12, 2025 11:04 AM April 12, 2025 11:04 AM

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J&K: 3 terrorists killed in encounter in Chatroo forest area of Kishtwar district

In Jammu and Kashmir, three terrorists have been killed in an ongoing encounter in Chatroo forest area of Kishtwar district. A huge cache of arms and ammunition have also been recovered from the spot. The gunfight broke out on Wednesday after security forces observed suspicious movement of terrorist...

April 12, 2025 9:44 AM April 12, 2025 9:44 AM

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Waqf (Amendment) Act 2025 sparks unrest in West Bengal; BSF deployed as tensions rise

In West Bengal, normal life was disrupted due to protests against the Waqf (Amendment) Act 2025 across various parts of the state yesterday. BSF personnel have been deployed in affected areas to control the situation.   Meanwhile, the BJP has accused the West Bengal government of using the issu...

April 12, 2025 9:21 AM April 12, 2025 9:21 AM

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Telangana: 22 members of CPI (Maoist) surrender before police in Mulugu district

In Telangana, at least 22 members of the outlawed CPI (Maoist) surrendered before the police in Mulugu district yesterday. The surrendered include three area committee members, one party member and 18 members of the 'Revolutionary People's Committee' of the outfit. Among them are three members who w...

April 11, 2025 8:52 PM April 11, 2025 8:52 PM

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Dust Storms and Drizzle Hit Delhi, Bringing Relief from Heatwave

The national capital, Delhi, experienced dust storms this evening following a sudden change in the weather. The city received light drizzle, which brought the temperature down, offering relief to residents from the heatwave over the past few days. Traffic was disrupted as trees fell in various parts...

April 11, 2025 8:41 PM April 11, 2025 8:41 PM

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Union Health Minister JP Nadda Launches Ayushman Bharat Yojana in Odisha

Union Health Minister JP Nadda today launched the Ayushman Bharat Yojana in Odisha. Launching the scheme at Bali Yatra Ground in Cuttack, he said that as many as 61 crore people in the country are availing themselves of the scheme's benefits. Mr. Nadda said the Centre has spent 1.26 lakh crore rupee...

April 11, 2025 7:54 PM April 11, 2025 7:54 PM

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Sikkim to Host International Youth Conclave Celebrating 50 Years of Statehood

In Sikkim, the International Youth Conclave is all set to kick off tomorrow at Yanggang Helipad in the Namchi district. The three-day event will be inaugurated by Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang. The event is being organized by the Department of Tourism, Government of Sikkim. The conclave will high...

April 11, 2025 9:15 PM April 11, 2025 9:15 PM

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BJP to Contest 2026 Tamil Nadu Polls with AIADMK Alliance: Amit Shah

Senior BJP leader and Union Home Minister Amit Shah has said that the BJP will contest the upcoming 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly polls in an alliance led by the AIADMK. Interacting with the media in Chennai today, he said that the Narendra Modi Government has allowed Tamil youth to write the UPSC exams ...