Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal attacked the Congress for neglecting tribal communities and praised the BJP government's inclusive growth and empowerment of the marginalized under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership. He urged voters to support the BJP for continued progress and good governance.
A Nepal court granted police permission to detain 42 pro-monarchists, including prominent figures like Rabindra Mishra and Dhawal Shamsher Rana, for five days for further investigation following a violent protest in Kathmandu. The arrests stem from a protest on Friday in Kathmandu's Tinkune area, which resulted in two deaths and charges against the accused for crimes against the state, organized crime, and other offenses.
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.