President Donald Trump has rescinded Biden-era limits on counterterrorism drone strikes and commando raids outside conventional war zones, giving field commanders greater autonomy to carry out strikes without White House approval. This move increases the likelihood of airstrikes targeting terrorism suspects in non-traditional battlefield zones, posing a greater risk to civilians. The change was quietly implemented by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, reverting back to rules Trump put in place in 2017 and revoking those signed by Biden in 2022.
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IED blast injures three villagers in insurgency-hit Bijapur in Chhattisgarh
Representative image (Picture credit: IANS) RAIPUR: In Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district, three villagers were injured in an IED blast, the first attack on civilians since the killing of CPI(Maoist) leader Basavaraju on May 21. The victims, identified as Vivek Dhodi (17), Badde Sunil (20), and Gote Joga (45), were walking to a nearby village when the explosion occurred, leaving them with severe injuries. Authorities promptly dispatched an ambulance to assist the injured, as Maoists continue to...
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