Nine Maoists, four with a total bounty of Rs 23 lakh, surrendered to security forces in Bijapur, Bastar division. Among them were three women, including Laxmi Madvi with an Rs 8 lakh reward. Police cited the new rehabilitation policy and Niyad Nellanar scheme as influencing factors.
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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Kuwait, the first in 43 years, resulted in a strategic partnership and a defense cooperation agreement. The nations condemned terrorism, agreeing to enhance counter-terrorism efforts. Discussions included trade, investment, and the West Asia situation, with Kuwait supporting India-GCC cooperation.
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Wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant took a hit to his left knee during drills at the ICC Academy in Dubai, after being struck by a shot from Hardik Pandya. Despite initial pain and limping, Pant received medical attention, strapped his knee, and continued to the nets for practice, sharing a light moment with teammate Axar Patel. Pant was down on the ground straight away and received attention from the medical team. The youngster looked in pain when the ice pack was applied to the knee which had... Expand
​Shanaya Kapoor, the daughter of Sanjay Kapoor and Mahip Kapoor, is set to enchant viewers in the film “Aankhon Ki Gustakhiyan.†Ibrahim Ali Khan, the son of Saif Ali Khan and Amrita Singh, will also be making his debut in “Sarzameen ,†further adding to the excitement surrounding this new generation of actors.
Bangladesh's army chief, General Waker-Uz-Zaman, has warned that the country's independence and sovereignty could be jeopardized if people do not work together. He emphasized the need for national unity, especially in light of upcoming elections, and stressed accountability for crimes to prevent future incidents.
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