Chhattisgarh experienced over 70% of the country's Left-wing extremist violence in 2024, with incidents decreasing by 25% nationwide since 2019. Despite earlier declines, violence surged in 2022 and 2023 due to intensified security operations. Naxalite influence has shrunk significantly, with affected districts dropping to 38 in April 2024. Amit Shah aims to eradicate LWE by March 2026.
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Health authorities in India are on alert following confirmed cases of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) in Bengaluru and Ahmedabad. Karnataka's government assures no immediate need for concern while advising standard respiratory hygiene. Maharashtra issues precautionary guidelines to hospitals, emphasizing preparedness for any surge. The focus is on monitoring, containment, and public awareness to manage this respiratory illness.
India strongly refuted Pakistan's "two-nation" theory, asserting that Pakistan's sole connection to India is the liberation of illegally occupied territories. This response followed Pakistan's army chief's endorsement of the theory, emphasizing fundamental differences between Hindus and Muslims. Assam's Chief Minister reacted by stressing the need to strengthen India's nationhood, dharma, and civilizational values.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi visited the family of Somnath Suryawanshi, a Dalit law student who died in custody following protests in Parbhani, Maharashtra. Gandhi alleged Suryawanshi was murdered for protecting the Constitution and blamed the RSS ideology. Chief minister Fadnavis called Gandhi's visit a political move to incite caste hatred and announced a judicial inquiry into the death and protests.
Cricket legend Anil Kumble has issued a warning about fake quotes attributed to him circulating on social media regarding the India-Australia Test match. He urged the public to verify information before sharing, emphasizing his official channels as the sole source of his views. This follows a thrilling third Test where Australia, led by Head and Smith's centuries, posted 445.
Pratapgarh police arrested four individuals, including a minor, in connection with the suicide of Gyandas Gautam, who was financially exploited through digital means. The cybercriminals posed as law enforcement officials to extort money, leading Gautam to pawn family jewelry and take loans to meet their demands.
In Singapore, a 28-year-old Indian-origin man, Visnu Suriamurthi, received a six-week jail sentence and a SGD 2,000 fine for assaulting a rival gang member and illegal gambling. This incident is connected to a fatal brawl outside Concorde hotel. Over ten men have been charged in connection with the brawl. Visnu’s sentencing took into account his history of violent offences.
Tesla faces attacks in the US, including vandalism and arson on vehicles and showrooms, prompting the Trump administration to label these as acts of domestic terrorism. Despite founder Elon Musk's defense, the company sees declining sales in Europe due to backlash against Musk's behavior. Meanwhile, Chinese company BYD introduces a faster-charging system, increasing competition.
Maharashtra's Deputy CM Eknath Shinde reacted sharply to questions about a potential alliance between Uddhav and Raj Thackeray. This occurred amidst speculation about reconciliation, with both cousins expressing openness to uniting for Maharashtra's benefit. Uddhav emphasized prioritizing the state's interests, while Raj highlighted the cost of their differences to Maharashtra and Marathi people.
Team India, led by Rohit Sharma, will debut a new jersey in the upcoming three-match ODI series against England, starting Thursday. Featuring a tri-color gradient on the shoulder blades, the new design has been unveiled on BCCI's official social media. Varun Chakravarthy replaces Jasprit Bumrah in the otherwise unchanged squad.