Chhattisgarh CM Vishnudeo Sai asserts that targeted welfare and security operations have significantly weakened Maoist networks in Bastar, paving the way for lasting peace. He aims for a Naxal-free Chhattisgarh by March 2026, emphasizing development and inclusive policies. The government is committed to addressing concerns about mining and ensuring tribal communities benefit from development.
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Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has again expressed his willingness to engage in dialogue with India to resolve critical issues such as Kashmir, water sharing, and terrorism. This call for peace follows a similar statement made earlier in the week, amidst heightened tensions following a recent terrorist attack and India's retaliatory military actions.
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The U.S. government has cautioned international students that their visas could be revoked for non-compliance, such as skipping classes or dropping out without notifying their institutions. This action could also jeopardize their future eligibility for U.S. visas. This warning follows reports of over 4,700 international students having their study permissions revoked this spring, potentially due to stricter immigration enforcement.
Kerala is currently experiencing a surge in Covid-19 cases, reporting the highest number of active cases in the country with 430, a significant jump from 95 earlier in May. While most patients experience mild symptoms like fatigue and cough and recover without hospitalization, two deaths have been recorded this month. The elderly and those with comorbidities remain particularly vulnerable.
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Kareena Aade, a 49-year-old transgender woman, is breaking barriers as the first trans-person auto driver in the Mumbai metropolitan region. Shunned by her family years ago, she arrived in Mumbai with nothing and worked various jobs before an NGO gifted her an e-auto.
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