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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Arvind Kejriwal of the Aam Aadmi Party has lost his New Delhi assembly seat to BJP's Parvesh Verma by over 4000 votes, marking a significant setback for AAP. Despite Kejriwal's accusations of BJP attempting to poach his party candidates, the BJP has now regained power in Delhi after 27 years.
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The J&K and Ladakh High Court has ordered the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) to collect only 20% of the toll on the Pathankot-Udhampur stretch due to ongoing construction activities. The court emphasized that toll should only be charged when highways are in good condition, and directed the removal of plazas established within 60 km of NH-44.
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