A seven-year-old girl was killed and her aunt injured in an IED blast planted by Maoists while collecting firewood in Saranda Forest, Jharkhand. Despite efforts to save her, the girl succumbed to injuries at a local health centre. Security forces later recovered four IEDs in nearby forest areas.
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Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah challenges opposition leader R Ashok to prove his corruption allegations against the Congress government, questioning their validity. Ashok had accused the Congress of a "60 per cent commission" scandal and poor governance. Deputy CM DK Shivakumar dismisses internal rift rumors, emphasizing his commitment to the party's success and discipline during the ongoing Congress Samavesha in Belagavi.
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) conducted searches at nine locations in Jharkhand's West Singhbhum, seizing mobile phones and other materials connected to a naxalism case. This action follows the discovery of Rs 10.5 lakh in cash and incriminating items linked to the banned CPI (Maoist) outfit. The case, initially registered in March 2024, involves five accused individuals.
In 2024, India's gas consumption surged by 11% annually, driven by industries, refineries, and increased residential and transport sector usage. This led to a 21% rise in LNG imports amid declining domestic production. The government seeks to boost natural gas in the energy mix to 15% by 2030, focusing on energy security and diversification of LNG supplies.
Delhi Police are probing a potential conspiracy behind recent bomb hoaxes at schools, linked to a student influenced by an NGO associated with a political party. Advanced forensic techniques helped trace the emails to the accused's devices. The investigation aims to uncover broader involvement and motives.
The Telangana government has set up an independent committee to review the accuracy of the caste survey data. The panel will be led by former Supreme Court judge Justice Sudarshan Reddy. The survey aims to ensure social justice, with the committee to submit its findings within a month to the state government's planning department.
In a coordinated effort, the CBI helped arrest two fugitives wanted in massive fraud cases. Janarthanan Sundaram was deported from Thailand and intercepted in Kolkata, while Virendrabhai Manibhai Patel was detained in Ahmedabad after returning from the US. Both were handed over to their respective state police.
Ulhanathan Arunchalam Maruthuvar, a key player in the Rs 122 crore New India Coop Bank scam, was arrested by Mumbai's Economic Offences Wing. This marks the sixth arrest in the case. Arunchalam's capture follows a lookout circular and raids on his properties, restricting his movements and leading to his detention.
A woman's decomposed body was discovered in a refrigerator in a rented room in MP's Dewas. The body had been there for over six months. The police arrested the suspect, Sanjay Patidar, who was her live-in partner. Patidar confessed to killing her with a friend's help and leaving the body in the fridge.
Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar met his uncle, NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar, in a closed-door meeting at Vasantdada Sugar Institute after nearly two years of their split. Post the meeting, they attended the institute’s AGM. Ajit’s absence from past VSI meetings was due to his focus on party expansion. Rohit Pawar expressed hope for a family reunion.