How India is winning the war against Naxalism
Intensive ops and a spate of surrenders have brought the battle against Maoism to a turning point. The rebels’ footprint stands vastly depleted as govt makes a final push to rein them in.
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22-year-old held with 10.5 kg cannabis in Indore; tried to flee during police check, booked under NDPS act
Indore police apprehended a 22-year-old man, Sohan Dawar, near Regional Park, seizing over 10.5 kg of cannabis. Dawar, a Khargone resident and B.Sc. dropout, confessed to buying cannabis cheaply and selling it for profit in Indore. He has been booked under the NDPS Act, and investigations are ongoing to uncover his network and accomplices.
‘Like doomsday’: Pakistan floods wreak havoc, sweep away villages; over 320 killed; video captures devastation
Devastating flash floods in Pakistan, triggered by intense monsoon rains, have claimed at least 321 lives in the last 48 hours. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province is the worst hit, with entire villages destroyed and communities cut off. Rescue efforts are underway, but hampered by washed-out roads and ongoing rainfall.
Rahul Gandhi claims ‘proof of poll fraud’; EC says ‘back up charges on oath
Rahul Gandhi has alleged a significant electoral fraud, accusing the BJP and Election Commission of collusion in manipulating voter rolls to win elections in Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Haryana. The Election Commission has challenged Gandhi to substantiate his claims under oath, threatening legal action, including imprisonment, if the evidence proves false.
Premiumisation rides high in 2Ws, GST relief may nudge entry bikes
India’s two-wheeler market is seeing a clear shift towards premium motorcycles and scooters. Buyers are choosing models with higher engine capacities, better features, and modern styling. While a GST cut offers some relief for entry-level bikes, the long-term trend points to sustained growth in the premium segment. Manufacturers are responding by expanding their high-performance offerings…
‘De De Pyaar De 2’ box office collection day 12: The Ajay Devgn, R Madhavan starrer drops further but has an edge over newer releases ‘120 Bahadur’ and ‘Masti 4’
Ajay Devgn’s ‘De De Pyaar De 2’ has shown decent box office performance, collecting ₹64.95 crore in total. While its second weekend earnings of ₹10.75 crore were lower than the first installment, the film managed to retain nearly 20% of its screens due to the underwhelming response to new releases.
Grim new theory on missing football coach Travis Turner as veteran cop warns about chilling details from the woods
A missing Virginia football coach, Travis Turner, may never be found. He vanished from his home on November 20. Authorities charged him with child pornography offenses. A law enforcement expert states dense woods and wildlife make recovery difficult. Search teams are using advanced tools, but success remains uncertain. A reward is offered for information leading…
Health ministry: ‘Sugar & oil boards’ advisory doesn’t target Indian snacks
The health ministry clarified that its advisory for ‘sugar and oil boards’ in offices aims to raise awareness about hidden fats and excess sugar in all foods, not just Indian snacks. The advisory is a behavioral nudge to combat rising obesity by reminding people about unhealthy ingredients.