Ramchandra Reddy Pratap Reddy, also known as Chalapati, a key CPI (Maoist) ideologue and mentor to commander Madvi Hidma, has been killed in an anti-Maoist operation in Chhattisgarh. His elimination marks a significant milestone in weakening the CPI (Maoist) leadership, reducing its ideological base, and advancing India's goal to end Left-wing extremism by March 2026.
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Health minister J P Nadda assured that the US exiting the WHO won't affect India's ongoing health programmes with the agency. The National Health Mission has seen significant progress, including a doubling of specialist doctors and increased medical officers and nurses. The NHM's central funding has grown 185% since 2014, prioritizing healthcare finance.
Navi Technologies, co-founded by Sachin Bansal, was hit by a payment gateway fraud costing ₹14.26 crore in December 2024. Fraudsters manipulated transaction amounts through a third-party gateway, paying minimal amounts while the company incurred full charges. The breach was identified by Navi's vigilance team, prompting an ongoing investigation by Bengaluru's Whitefield Cyber Crime Police.
The Supreme Court of India dismissed the Centre's appeal, ruling that lottery distributors are not liable to pay service tax to the Union government. The court affirmed that taxation on lotteries falls under state jurisdiction, confirming the Sikkim High Court's decision. Lottery distributors will continue to pay the state-imposed gambling tax. The case originated from a 2013 petition by Future Gaming Solutions Pvt Ltd.
In Uttarakhand, landlords are required to verify tenants' live-in registration certificates, with fines up to Rs 20,000 for non-compliance. Live-in couples must register their relationship within a month, with late fees applicable for delays. The new rules also set fees for marriage, divorce, and obtaining legal documents.
US Senator Josh Hawley has proposed the Decoupling America’s Artificial Intelligence Capabilities from China Act, which aims to ban AI import and export between the US and China.
Seven individuals in Bilaspur village have died under mysterious circumstances within 4-5 days. Authorities link the deaths to a community feast, while locals suspect liquor consumption. An investigation is underway with health teams checking residents, but initial autopsies have not provided clear causes.
NCSC Tamil Nadu state director S Ravivarman, along with senior investigative officer S Lister, conducted an inquiry with R Ayyasamy, a dalit youth injured in a caste-based attack. The team visited Melapidavoor village and provided compensation of 62,500 to Ayyasamy's family. The accused were arrested and booked under relevant sections.
Indian Railways aims to roll out several modern trains in the upcoming financial year - from more Vande Bharat sleeper trains to NaMo Bharat trains (Vande Metro), Amrit Bharat trains for common man and more. In an interview with Times of India Online, ICF GM U Subba Rao shares exclusive details: