In one of its most extensive operations in recent years, Andhra Pradesh police arrested 50 members of the CPI (Maoist) across five districts following the death of a top Naxal commander. The crackdown, heavily intelligence-driven, marks a serious setback for the Maoist network in the region. The Operation: Scale and Strategy Arrests and Custody Seized

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Kolkata: In a dramatic escalation of political tensions, Trinamool Congress (TMC) Member of Parliament Kalyan Banerjee has lodged a formal complaint against West Bengal Governor C.V. Ananda Bose, accusing him of jeopardizing India’s sovereignty and integrity, and allegedly making statements that promote subversive and separatist sentiments. The complaint, filed on Wednesday at Hare Street Police Station, invokes several

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In a major boost to India’s diplomatic presence in Russia, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Wednesday inaugurated the Consulates General of India in Yekaterinburg and Kazan. The development marks a significant expansion of India’s engagement with Russia, deepening cooperation across economic, technological, scientific, and cultural spheres at a time when both countries continue to

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In a landmark intervention aimed at strengthening India’s healthcare infrastructure and improving equity in life-saving medical treatment, the Supreme Court of India has directed the Union government to frame a uniform national policy governing organ donation and transplantation. The Court underlined that the right to health is fundamental and must be protected without discrimination based

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In a significant move aimed at phasing out ageing vehicles from Indian roads, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has introduced steep revisions to the fitness test fee structure for older vehicles. The new policy, detailed in a notification issued on November 11, marks a decisive shift in the government’s strategy to promote

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Karnataka’s political landscape witnessed a notable development as Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar expressed his intention to eventually step down from his role as the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) president. His remarks, made during a party event, indicate a possible transition in the state Congress leadership ahead of the party’s strategic expansion efforts and

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The Calcutta High Court on Tuesday dismissed a petition seeking a government job on compassionate grounds, filed fifteen years after the death of the petitioner’s father—an assistant headmaster in a government-aided school. The ruling reiterates long-established legal principles governing compassionate appointments, particularly the requirement that such claims must be made within a reasonable time and

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In a significant move aimed at bolstering the financial health of India’s print media industry, the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting (I&B) on Monday approved a 26% increase in the rates paid by the government for advertisements published in newspapers. The revision—effective from December 1, 2025—is expected to offer crucial support to print publications struggling

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Nitish Kumar is poised to begin a historic tenth term as Chief Minister of Bihar following the National Democratic Alliance’s (NDA) sweeping victory in the 2025 assembly elections. The swearing-in ceremony is scheduled for Thursday, November 20, at Gandhi Maidan in Patna—a venue that has hosted several defining political moments in the state’s history. Prime

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In a powerful display of public sentiment, thousands of Nagas gathered in Chumoukedima on Tuesday to urge both the Government of India and Naga negotiators to deliver an early and comprehensive solution to the long-standing Indo-Naga political issue. The event, held at the Agri Expo grounds and organised by the Nagaland Gaon Buras Federation in

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