Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced the surrender of 50 Naxalites in Bijapur, Chhattisgarh, assuring their rehabilitation and integration into mainstream society. He urged other Naxalites to follow suit and abandon violence, expressing confidence that Naxalism will be eradicated from India by March 2026.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched major development projects worth over Rs 33,700 crore in Chhattisgarh's Bilaspur, covering sectors like power, oil and gas, rail, road, education, and housing. The projects are expected to bring significant benefits to the state, including improved infrastructure, increased employment opportunities, and better access to education and housing.
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) arrested Gagandeep Singh, also known as Goldie, for illegally sending a human trafficking victim to the US via the "donkey route." The victim, who paid Goldie approximately Rs 45 lakh for the illegal immigration, was deported back to India and filed a complaint against him, leading to his arrest.
A speeding Lamborghini driven by Deepak tragically injured two individuals near Noida's Sector 94 roundabout, leading to his arrest and the vehicle's impoundment. The incident has sparked widespread outrage and calls for stricter traffic enforcement measures to prevent similar tragedies from occurring in the future.
The Kerala Catholic Bishops Council (KCBC) has urged MPs to amend the Waqf Act, citing concerns over its "unconstitutional" and "unjust" provisions, particularly in the case of the Munambam land dispute. Kerala BJP President Rajeev Chandrasekhar has welcomed the KCBC's stance and emphasized the need to safeguard the constitutional right to property for all, including the people of Munambam.