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In a twin offensive against Left-wing extremism in Chhattisgarh's Sukma district, security forces killed 18 Maoists, including eleven women, one of whom was Kudhdhami Jagdish, a special zone committee member with a reward of ₹25 lakh on his head. Two security personnel sustained minor injuries during the operation, which was initiated after Maoists fired on the forces during an area domination exercise. The recovered arms and ammunition included AK-47s, SLRs, INSAS rifles, and rocket launchers,...

Kyiv received the bodies of 909 Ukrainian soldiers killed in battles with Russia, marking the largest repatriation in over three years of war. The exchange of remains highlights the ongoing conflict's toll and the limited cooperation between Moscow and Kyiv. The Coordination Headquarters for the Treatment of Prisoners of War acknowledged the International Committee of the Red Cross for their assistance in the repatriation process. Full Article

The Delhi Drugs Control Department has issued a warning about a counterfeit version of the human anti-rabies vaccine, Abhayrab, circulating in major cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, and Lucknow, posing a significant risk to public health. The fake vaccine falsely claims to be from Indian Immunologicals Limited, with vials from Batch No. KA24014 being specifically flagged. Authorities have raised concerns about the differences between the counterfeit and authentic versions, as stated in a notice from...

A Delta Air Lines flight departing from Reagan National Airport in Washington, DC, was instructed to divert to prevent a potential collision with four US Air Force T-38 Talon aircraft conducting a flyover of Arlington National Cemetery. The Airbus A319 with 131 passengers on board followed corrective instructions from air traffic controllers, causing a delay in its scheduled flight to Minneapolis-St Paul International Airport. Despite the diversion, no injuries were reported, and the Federal Aviation...

When Namma Metro recently hiked its fares, daily commuters, especially students and low-income groups, began opting for cheaper alternatives like city buses and private vehicles due to the lack of improved services and infrequent schedules. The backlash online is growing as residents voice concerns about increased costs and time wasted, with one commuter detailing the higher expenses and inconvenience of using the metro compared to driving. The conversation also highlighted issues with parking, last mile...

India has launched ‘Operation Brahma’ to provide humanitarian assistance to Myanmar after a devastating 7.7-magnitude earthquake, with over 1,000 casualties reported. Prime Minister Narendra Modi assured support to Myanmar and initiated relief efforts, including sending aircraft with relief material and NDRF search and rescue teams. India's first responder policy underscores its commitment to assisting in crises, with emphasis on the safety of the Indian community in Myanmar and deploying resources to aid in rescue operations....