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Home Minister Amit Shah hails security forces for crushing blow to Maoists

New Delhi/Raipur, March 20: In a major victory against Maoist insurgents, security forces have successfully eliminated 22 Left Wing Extremists in two separate encounters across Bijapur and Kanker districts of Chhattisgarh.

Aamir Khan's daughter Ira makes a shocking revelation after meeting legend Tennis player Andre Agassi

Mumbai, March 19: Aamir Khan's daughter, Ira Khan, has made a shocking revelation after meeting tennis legend Andre Agassi.

Pandemonium in MP Assembly over alleged 'fake' encounter

Bhopal, March 18: Pandemonium erupted in the Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly as the opposition raised slogans and staged a walkout over the alleged "fake" police encounter of an "innocent" tribal named Hiran in the forests of Mandla district.

Delhi Police arrest four criminals after live encounter, CCTV footage goes viral

New Delhi, March 17: In a dramatic late-night operation, the Delhi Police arrested four criminals after an encounter following a tip-off about their illegal arms possession. The entire incident, captured on CCTV, has gone viral on social media, with Delhi Police also sharing it on their official X account.

Bhumi Pednekar gives glimpse of her 'fun-filled weekend' in California

California, March 17: Actor Bhumi Pednekar has treated her fans with a glimpse of her fun-filled weekend in Beverly Hills, California.

MP Govt orders judicial inquiry into Mandla anti-Naxal operation

Bhopal, March 18: Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Monday ordered a judicial inquiry into a recent anti-Naxal operation in Mandla district after a Maoist, who was gunned down by police, turned out to be an "innocent" tribal youth.

MP govt approves Rs 10 lakh ex-gratia to 'Maoist encounter' victim's widow

Bhopal, March 17: The Madhya Pradesh government on Monday approved a financial assistance of Rs 10 lakh to the wife of Hiran Singh Parte who was killed in police encounter in Mandla district.

Leopard enters Jaipur College, Forest Department begins capture operations

Jaipur, March 17: A leopard entered the premises of Jaipur College on Monday, triggering panic among students, staff and others, and efforts were on to locate and capture the big cat, officials said.

Will not let people across border to disturb peace in Punjab: Amritsar Police Commissioner

Amritsar, March 17: After an accused in the Amritsar temple grenade attack was killed in an encounter with Punjab Police, Amritsar Police Commissioner GPS Bhullar said that they will not let people sitting across the border and Pakistani intelligence agency ISI be successful in their attempts to "disturb" peace in Punjab.

Terrorist killed in ongoing gun battle in J&K's Kupwara

Srinagar, March 17: A terrorist was killed on Monday and an AK-47 rifle and ammunition were recovered in an ongoing operation in J&K’s Kupwara district, officials said.

Elusive tiger shot dead after tranquilizer fails in Kerala's Idukki

Idukki, March 17: A tiger that had caused panic among the locals in Gramby in Kerala's Idukki district was shot dead after tranquilizer shots failed to subdue it.

MP budget session: Congress stages walkout over Mandla encounter case

Bhopal, March 17: The main opposition party, Congress, staged a walkout in protest against what they claim was a fabricated "Maoist" encounter in Mandla on March 9.

Gunfight breaks out between security forces, terrorists in J&K's Kupwara

Srinagar, March 17: An encounter broke out between security forces and hiding terrorists in North Kashmir's Kupwara district on Monday.

MP Cong chief raises doubt over Maoist killed in Mandla, demands inquiry

Mandla, March 15: Madhya Pradesh Congress President Jitu Patwari said on Saturday that a Maoist, who was killed by the state Police's Hawk Force during an encounter in Mandla district, was an "innocent" and alleged that it was a "fake" encounter.

PLFI leader Durga Singh among three Maoists held in Jharkhand, weapons seized

Ranchi, March 13: Banned Maoist outfit People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI) leader Durga Singh alias Panjri, who had a reward of Rs 2 lakh on his head, was arrested, along with two of his associates, in Jharkhand's Gumla district, police said on Thursday.

Minister justifies encounter killing of gangster Aman Sahu in Jharkhand

Ranchi, March 11: Justifying the police encounter of Jharkhand's notorious gangster Aman Sahu, state Minister Sudivya Kumar Sonu asserted that those who defy the law and challenge the administration must face the consequences.

Raghav Chadha bumps into rapper 50 Cent: 'Was looking for a Dollar but…'

Mumbai, March 11: Bollywood actress Parineeti Chopra's husband and politician Raghav Chadha met American rapper 50 Cent in the US.

Five PLFI Maoists arrested in Jharkhand's Khunti, weapons seized

Ranchi, March 9: In a major crackdown on left-wing extremism, the Jharkhand police arrested five hardcore Maoists affiliated with the banned People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI) from the Ronhe forest in Khunti district on Sunday.

Jane Fonda once drove a wild bear away from her grandson's crib

Los Angeles, March 6: Hollywood star Jane Fonda said that she pushed out a wild bear after it broke into the room where her grandson's crib was.

Leopard sighting on Alipiri walkway in Tirupati sends panic among devotees

Tirupati, March 4: A leopard was sighted on the Alipiri walkway in Andhra Pradesh's Tirupati early on Tuesday, triggering panic among local shopkeepers and devotees.

Wanted criminal injured in police encounter near Delhi's Prem Bari nala

New Delhi, March 3: A wanted criminal sustained a bullet injury in his leg following an exchange of fire with police near Prem Bari Nala in the Wazirpur Industrial Area in the national capital, police said on Monday.

Gangster attempts to escape; sustains bullet injury in Punjab

Chandigarh, March 1: Gangster Malkiat, alias Maxi, on Saturday sustained bullet injury while attempting to escape from the police custody near Ghagar bridge on Zirakpur-Ambala Highway in Dera Bassi in Punjab, Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav said here.

Two Maoists killed in encounter with security forces in Sukma

Sukma, March 1: At least two Maoists were gunned down in an intense encounter with security forces in the Kistaram police station area of Sukma district, Chhattisgarh, officials said on Saturday.

We encountered paranormal activity during the filming of Sabdham, says Aadhi

Chennai, Feb 28: Actor Aadhi, who plays a paranormal investigator in director Arivazhagan's horror-thriller Sabdham, has now disclosed that the team of Sabdham did sense paranormal activity while working on the film!

J-K: Cordon, search operation underway in Rajouri following attack on Army vehicle

Rajouri, February 26: Cordon and search operations are underway in the forest area of the Sunderbani sector in Rajouri following an attack on an Army vehicle on Wednesday.

Mrunal Thakur has a huge fangirl moment with Papon

Mumbai, Feb 23: Mrunal Thakur recently had a fangirl moment with singer Papon. Revealing the same on her Instagram, the 'Sita Ramam' actress dropped a short clip of herself from the car.

J-K: Security forces bust militant hideout in Reasi; recovers arms, ammunition

Reasi, February 22: In a significant success against anti-national elements, security forces busted a militant hideout in the Simbli Shajroo area of Mahore in Reasi district and recovered a huge cache of arms and ammunition, officials said on Saturday.

Security forces recover arms and ammunition, apprehend 16 cadres from several districts of Manipur

Imphal, February 21: In a series of joint intelligence-based operations in several districts of Manipur between February 19-20, Assam Rifles and Indian Army formations under Spear Corps apprehended 16 cadres and recovered 23 weapons in the hill and valley areas in the state.

Three women Maoists killed in encounter in Balaghat, MP CM congratulates forces

Bhopal, Feb 19: Three women Naxalites were killed in an encounter in Balaghat district of Madhya Pradesh on Wednesday. Confirming the report, the state Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav congratulated the police force.

Indian Army is giving a befitting reply: JK LG Manoj Sinha on fire opened by Pakistani troops along LOC in Poonch

Jammu, February 17: Jammu Kashmir Lieutenant Governor (LG) Manoj Sinha on Monday said that the Indian Army was giving a befitting reply to the Pakistani troops who violated ceasefire along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch.

Hema Malini enjoys an adorable encounter with a baby elephant

Mumbai, Feb 15: Veteran actress Hema Malini recently had a fun encounter with a baby elephant named 'Indrani'. She revealed that the incident reminded her of one of her movies, "Maa", which revolved around the relationship between a mother and her baby elephant.

Engineering student, relative hacked to death by illicit liquor vendors in TN

Chennai, Feb 15: In a shocking incident, two young men were brutally hacked to death by illicit liquor traders in Muttam village, located in Tamil Nadu's Mayiladuthurai district.

Australia expresses concern over unsafe and unprofessional encounter with Chinese aircraft

Canberra, February 14: The Australian Government has raised concerns with China following an incident involving a Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft and a People's Liberation Army-Air Force (PLA-AF) J-16 fighter aircraft in the South China Sea on Tuesday.

J&K Police seize house of terrorist harbourer in Kulgam

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