Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra – Kalpana, a 45-year-old farmer from Naigaon taluka in Nanded district, had been looking forward to Diwali this year. After four months of tireless work on her small 1.5-acre farm, she had hoped to celebrate the festival with her family in a modest but joyful way. She dreamt of buying new clothes,…

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The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to entertain a petition filed by a man claiming to be the “prime minister” of a transnational government of Tamil Eelam, who sought to be heard in proceedings related to the declaration of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) as an unlawful association. The petitioner, Visuvanathan Rudrakumaran, who…

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Gwalior witnessed a surge in tension on Wednesday over a dispute regarding the installation of a statue of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, but prompt action by the police and local administration ensured that the situation remained under control and peaceful. The row, which had the potential to escalate into large-scale unrest, stemmed from allegedly offensive remarks…

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India’s passport has slipped to 85th place in the 2025 Henley Passport Index, a decline from its 80th rank last year, reflecting a reduction in visa-free access for Indian citizens. As of 2025, Indian passport holders can travel without a visa to 57 countries, down from 59 in 2024, signaling a modest but notable decline…

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New Delhi: India and the European Union (EU) have successfully concluded their first joint counter-terrorism exercise specifically designed to tackle emerging threats posed by unmanned aerial systems (UASs), commonly referred to as drones. The three-day training programme, which wrapped up on Wednesday at the National Security Guard (NSG) headquarters in Manesar, aimed to bolster the…

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New Delhi: The Indian government on Wednesday announced a major milestone in its efforts to combat Naxalism, reporting that only three districts—Bijapur, Sukma, and Narayanpur in Chhattisgarh—remain on the list of “most affected” districts by Left-Wing Extremism (LWE). This represents a substantial reduction from six districts previously classified under this category. The Ministry of Home…

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New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Wednesday directed the Central government to place its stand on a petition highlighting long-standing vacancies in the National Commission for Minorities (NCM), including the crucial post of chairperson. A bench comprising Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela described the matter as “very, very important”…

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Lucknow: As the festive season approaches, the Uttar Pradesh Food Safety and Drug Administration (FSDA) has intensified its crackdown on spurious and adulterated food products across the state. Since October 8, authorities have seized a staggering 2,993 quintals of unsafe or adulterated food items, with an estimated market value of ₹3.88 crore, a government statement…

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In a significant development for internal security in Chhattisgarh, at least 78 Maoist cadres, including 43 women, laid down their arms in three districts of the Bastar region on Wednesday, officials confirmed. The mass surrender comes in the wake of a similar large-scale surrender by senior Maoist leader Mallojula Venugopal Rao, alias Bhupathi, and 60…

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As Chennai and its surrounding districts gear up for the North East Monsoon season, Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin on Wednesday conducted a comprehensive review of the city’s preparedness measures. His inspection at the Chennai Command and Control Centre focused on evaluating the city’s drainage systems, traffic management, and emergency response readiness, ensuring…

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