22 Maoists killed in encounter with security forces in Chhattisgarh

May 7, 2025 8:40 PM

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22 Maoists killed in encounter with security forces in Chhattisgarh

In Chhattisgarh, at least 22 Maoists have been killed in an encounter with security forces. The encounter took place in Bijapur district of the state. After receiving information about the presence of a large number of Maoists on the Karregutta hill located on the border of Telangana state in Bijapu...

NIA appeals to share more input with Agency on Phalagam terror attack

May 7, 2025 6:46 PM

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NIA appeals to share more input with Agency on Phalagam terror attack

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has appealed to all tourists, visitors and local people who might have any more information, photographs or videos relating to the Pahalgam terror attack on tourists to immediately share with it. In its appeal, NIA has urged all such people to call up the agen...

World leaders show solidarity with India after Operation Sindoor

May 7, 2025 6:31 PM

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World leaders show solidarity with India after Operation Sindoor

  The world community has shown solidarity with India after the Indian Armed Forces carried out 'Operation Sindoor' against nine terror targets in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu & Kashmir. Israel has extended its support to India's right to defend itself from terrorism. The Ambassador of I...

Govt extends tenure of CBI Director for one year

May 7, 2025 5:09 PM

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Govt extends tenure of CBI Director for one year

The government has extended the tenure of CBI Director Praveen Sood for one year beyond 24th of this month. The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved the extension of Praveen Sood for a period of one year. Mr Sood is an IPS officer of Karnataka Cadre and was to retire on 25th of this mo...

Major Asian & European markets end in positive territory

May 8, 2025 6:45 PM

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Major Asian & European markets end in positive territory

  Most Asian markets ended in positive territory today. Japan's Nikkei gained over 0.4 percent, Hong Kong's Hang Seng index rose over 0.3 percent, China's Shanghai Composite index added almost 0.3 percent, and South Korea's Kospi Index increased 0.22 per cent. Conversely, Singapore's Strait Times in...

India able to stop auction of sacred Piprahwa Buddhist relics

May 7, 2025 4:57 PM

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India able to stop auction of sacred Piprahwa Buddhist relics

  The Culture Ministry has successfully secured the postponement of the auction of the sacred Piprahwa Buddhist relics by Sotheby’s Hong Kong, which was scheduled for today. The Piprahwa Relics were excavated in 1898 by William Claxton Peppé. These comprise bone fragments of the Historical Buddha, a...

Union Minister Amit Shah Calls Meeting with CMs and Officials of Border States

May 7, 2025 2:05 PM

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Union Minister Amit Shah Calls Meeting with CMs and Officials of Border States

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has called a meeting with Chief Ministers, DGPs and Chief Secretaries of border states this afternoon. The Chief Ministers of Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Sikkim, West Bengal and the Lieutenant Governors of Ladakh and...