Describing the elimination of 27 Maoists as a “historic success”, Shah reaffirmed the Modi government’s firm resolve to eradicate Left-Wing Extremism (LWE) across India by March 31, 2026.
In a strong show of appreciation for the state's counterinsurgency forces, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai said on Friday that the courage and determination of security personnel will soon erase the shadow of Maoist insurgency from Bastar.
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday said India needs to build tech-savvy forces to protect its digital world, which is a catalyst for economic growth, at a time when technology, if misused by vested interests, can threaten the country’s financial services and national security.
The Iranian security and intelligence forces have killed four and arrested three members of a "separatist terrorist team" in an operation in the southeastern province of Sistan and Baluchestan, the semi-official Tasnim news agency reported Monday.
Ahead of assembly elections in Jharkhand and Maharashtra, the BJP on Tuesday accused the Congress of conspiring with conservative and divisive elements within the Muslim community to gain votes in the upcoming polls.
The scheme, cleared by the Union Cabinet, is called Agnipath and the youth selected under it will be known as ''Agniveers''. The scheme allows patriotic and motivated youth to serve in the armed forces for a period of four years.
Police tightened the security with the deployment of additional forces called from various districts to prevent further flare-up amid reports of more groups planning protests in support of the government proposal to rename Konaseema district as Dr B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema district.
The Ministry added that "at least some of these forces will transferred to east Ukraine to fight in Donbas" which comprises the separatist regions of Donetsk and Luhansk.
When the invasion began on February 24, it was assumed to be inevitable that Russian tanks would roll into Kiev within hours. But after a series of strategic blunders and the remarkable resistance of Ukrainian troops on the battlefield, the outcome of the campaign could now be in doubt.
Troops from Lugansk have advanced up to 46 km and captured the settlements of Schastia and Muratovo, while troops from Donetsk have advanced another 10 km from the frontline, according to the ministry.
