In a significant blow to Maoist insurgency, four Maoists were killed in an encounter with police along the Maharashtra-Chhattisgarh border in Gadchiroli. This operation follows the elimination of top Maoist leader Basavaraju and 26 guerrillas in Chhattisgarh. Government sources suggest that with Basavaraju's death, the end of red terror, targeted by March 2026, may come sooner.
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Home Minister Amit Shah visited AIIMS Trauma Centre to check on CRPF and Chhattisgarh Police personnel injured during the 21-day anti-Naxal operation ‘Blackforest’. The operation in the Karreguttalu Hills resulted in injuries, some serious, from IED blasts. Shah assured the injured personnel of the nation's support and pride, directing top-notch care and rehabilitation.
The Bar Council of India has revised regulations, allowing foreign lawyers and firms to practice foreign and international law under specific conditions. They can advise on foreign law and participate in international commercial arbitration, but are barred from practicing Indian law. These changes aim to establish India as a global arbitration hub while protecting the rights of Indian advocates.
Israel has recovered the official Syrian archive of spy Eli Cohen, executed in 1965, in a covert Mossad operation. The archive, containing 2,500 documents, photos, and personal items, was presented to Cohen's widow. Recovered materials include handwritten letters, forged passports, and the original death sentence, offering insights into Cohen's intelligence work and final days.
Muhammad Yunus, the interim head of Bangladesh, is reportedly considering resigning due to political deadlock and pressure from various factions. He faces criticism for delaying elections, a warning from the army chief, and accusations of undermining freedoms from Human Rights Watch. According to reports, Yunus said in the meeting with his advisers, "what is the point of being the chief advisor if he cannot function properly?”
A federal judge ordered the release of a Georgetown scholar detained in Texas, citing substantial constitutional claims against the Trump administration regarding free speech. Simultaneously, a Wisconsin judge was indicted for allegedly aiding an undocumented immigrant, while another judge cleared the way for deporting a Venezuelan man under the Alien Enemies Act, requiring due process.
Following the Pahalgam terror attack, billionaire Harsh Goenka called for a boycott of travel to Turkey and Azerbaijan due to their support for Pakistan. Goenka highlighted that Indian tourists contributed significantly to their economies. Several Indian travel companies, including Ixigo and EasyMyTrip, have suspended bookings to these nations in solidarity with India.
In Mathura, authorities detained 90 Bangladeshi nationals, including children, for allegedly residing illegally in India, seizing documents and mobile phones. They were found working at brickyards, having crossed borders years ago. Simultaneously, Uttarakhand police arrested a US citizen and a Bangladeshi woman for lacking valid residency documents, highlighting ongoing efforts to address illegal immigration.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has congratulated Friedrich Merz on becoming the new Chancellor of Germany, as both leaders committed to strengthening the strategic partnership between India and Germany. They exchanged perspectives on global and regional issues, reinforcing their united stance against terrorism. Merz's election followed a historic second-round victory, marking him as Germany's 10th chancellor since World War II.
India is set to push for the United Nations to designate The Resistance Front (TRF), an offshoot of Lashkar-e-Taiba, as a terrorist organization following several attacks in Jammu and Kashmir. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced plans to send a team to the UNSC's 1267 Sanctions Committee meeting this week to pursue sanctions and travel bans on TRF members.
Sheikh Farhad Mondal, an orchard owner, was arrested for allegedly killing Sudipto Pandit. Pandit was suspected of stealing mangoes. The incident occurred in Naihati. Mondal reportedly assaulted Pandit, leading to his death. Following the incident, a mob set fire to Mondal's property in Shibdaspur. Authorities deployed RAF and police to manage the unrest. The situation is now under control.