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A female Maoist was killed in an encounter with security forces on the borders of Dantewada and Bijapur districts in Chhattisgarh's Bastar division. The encounter occurred during an anti-Maoist operation, and an INSAS rifle was recovered. Previously, 50 Maoists surrendered just before PM Modi's visit, responding to ongoing appeals to eschew violence.
The Mahalunge MIDC police cracked a jewellery burglary case using CCTV footage that highlighted a suspect's distinctive walking style. Tullu Kumar Raut was arrested, and 260g of stolen gold ornaments was recovered from a jeweller in Bihar. Raut admitted to the crime, attributing it to financial needs for his wife's treatment.
A 17-year-old power-lifter, Yashtika Acharya, passed away during training in Bikaner, Rajasthan, as a 270kg rod fell on her neck. The incident, which occurred under her trainer's supervision, resulted in fatal injuries and her subsequent death, deeply impacting the sporting community. Following the incident, Acharya was rushed to hospital where medical staff pronounced her dead. The SHO reported that the accident occurred whilst her trainer was supervising her weight-lifting session. The trainer... Expand
The state government has announced that the rape and murder case of a 13-year-old girl in Kalyan will be tried in a fast-track court. The main accused, Vishal Gawli, previously obtained bail by claiming mental illness. Police are investigating the authenticity of his medical certificate. Both Vishal and his wife, Sakshi, are in police custody for further investigation.
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A political firestorm has erupted in Karnataka over the missing original caste census report prepared by the Kantharaj Commission. Opposition parties are fiercely criticizing the government for relying on a revised report based on sample data, raising concerns about the authenticity and transparency of the entire exercise. Questions arise about the validity of policy decisions based on this revised report.