Chhattisgarh's new anti-Naxal policy: Land, financial aid to victims, surrendered Naxalites

The 5th Battalion of the Rajput Regiment, celebrating its 200th anniversary, has a rich history of active operations before and after Independence, earning four consecutive citations for its dedication to the nation. The battalion, raised in 1825 in Kanpur, is one of the few units with two centuries of continuous service, with a commemorative postal stamp unveiled by former Army Chief General V K Singh to honor its achievements and successes. The bicentenary celebrations included...

Pope Francis, who had been hospitalized for five weeks due to double pneumonia, returned to the Vatican and made a surprise visit to his favorite basilica before beginning two months of rest and recovery. The frail pontiff's health scare raised concerns, but he is now focused on following his doctor's orders to recuperate fully. Despite the setback, Pope Francis remains dedicated to his duties and is expected to resume his papal responsibilities once he has...

Israel's military targeted the largest hospital in southern Gaza, killing two people, injuring others, and causing a significant fire, as reported by the territory's Health Ministry. The strike hit Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, where a 16-year-old boy and a Hamas political bureau member were among the casualties. Israel claimed the strike targeted a Hamas militant, attributing civilian deaths to Hamas operating in densely populated areas. Full Article

The appointment of Rajesh Kumar, a young Dalit leader, as the Bihar Pradesh Congress Committee (BPCC) president during the assembly elections holds political implications, following the party's focus on Dalit representation and social engineering politics. The move signals a strategic effort by Congress to consolidate support among Dalits and marginalised communities in Bihar, amidst historical Dalit politics in the state and the changing dynamics of caste-based vote politics. The party's emphasis on bringing in young...

Chairman Xi Jinping is driving the People's Liberation Army towards unwavering loyalty to the Chinese Communist Party and equipping them with advanced weaponry for peacetime and wartime dominance. Recent reports reveal a deep-sea submersible device designed to sever seabed communication cables, a tactic used by Chinese and Russian vessels to disrupt global connectivity, with incidents near Taiwan prompting efforts to strengthen communication networks. China's covert actions, such as the damaging of cables, highlight the ongoing...

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has charged four members of the Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) terrorist group in the September 2024 Chandigarh grenade attack case, including designated terrorist Harwinder Singh Sandhu and US-based Harpreet Singh. The accused have been charged under UAPA and Explosive Substances Act for their roles in planning and supporting the attack. Rinda and Happy Passi provided logistical support, funds, weapons, and ammunition to operatives in Chandigarh for the attack. Full Article