Eight Maoists were killed in a confrontation with security forces in Bijapur district, Chhattisgarh. Several weapons, including an Insas rifle and BGL, were recovered from the site. The operation involved multiple security units and was based on intelligence regarding Maoist presence in the area.
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A 36-year-old woman from Dehradun was arrested in Jaipur for allegedly defrauding her newlywed husband, a jeweler, of valuables and cash worth over ₹36 lakh. Police investigations revealed a history of similar scams spanning a decade, involving marriages, false accusations, and extortion targeting wealthy men across multiple cities.
Stock market today: Indian equity benchmark indices, BSE Sensex and Nifty50, opened in red on Monday. While BSE Sensex was below 82,000, Nifty50 was below 24,750.
Maha Shivratri, a significant Hindu festival, honors Lord Shiva and signifies the cosmic balance of Shiva and Shakti. Celebrated in February-March, devotees undertake rituals like fasting, temple visits, and chanting mantras. The festival is also considered a powerful time for meditation and spiritual awakening, with various cultural and spiritual practices and well wishes shared among family and friends.
Maulana Shahabuddin Razvi criticizes cricketer Mohammed Shami for drinking water during a match against Australia, claiming it violated 'Roza' (fasting) rules. Razvi labels Shami a 'criminal' in the eyes of Shariat despite his impressive performance, emphasizing that being physically fit and playing suggests he should have observed 'Roza'. Shami finished with commendable figures of 3/48 in 10 overs.
A 65-year-old Ahmedabad man was defrauded of Rs 1.29 crore by a woman he befriended on Facebook. Posing as a London resident, she and accomplices, including one impersonating a Delhi airport officer, extorted money from him between March and June by threatening legal action over undeclared currency. The retiree ultimately contacted authorities after realizing the scam.
AAP's poor performance in the Delhi elections has further destabilized its standing in Punjab, highlighting a significant drop in vote share from 42% in 2022 to 26% in 2024. The party must address various state issues and improve governance to regain political ground.
Kashmir's chief cleric, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, was once again placed under house arrest, preventing him from leading Friday prayers at Srinagar's Jamia Masjid. This marks the fourth consecutive Friday Mirwaiz has been barred, sparking criticism from the Anjuman Auqaf Jamia Masjid and the National Conference, who decried the restrictions as unjust and a violation of religious freedom.
Australia's preparations for the Champions Trophy semi-final face a setback with opener Matt Short likely to miss the crucial match due to a quad injury. His absence means reshuffling the top order, with Jake Fraser-McGurk and Aaron Hardie as potential replacements. Australia's opponent will be either India or New Zealand based on Sunday's Group A decider.
A senior faculty member at Burdwan Medical College reported students demanding to cheat in exams, with a suspended junior doctor threatening staff to allow mobile phones in the exam hall. The ongoing unrest stems from previous incidents at RG Kar Medical College, exposing cheating and irregularities in medical education. The health department is taking strict measures to prevent unfair practices.