Dudhi Arjun, a school teacher in Sukma district’s Jagargunda area, was brutally killed by Maoists. This incident follows the recent execution of two villagers in Bijapur. Teachers are targeted by Maoists to disrupt education and facilitate recruitment. Additionally, three Naxalites associated with People’s Liberation Front of India were arrested in Jharkhand’s Latehar district.
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PM Modi accused opposition leaders of defaming India and spreading negativity. Speaking at an event in Ahmedabad where he launched projects worth Rs 8,000 crore, he criticized demands to restore Article 370 in J&K. Modi stressed India’s progress and urged vigilance against divisive forces targeting Gujarat.
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Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman discussed allegations against Sebi chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch, mentioning that she and her husband are defending themselves with facts. She highlighted the need for caution in speculative stock market activities and projected economic growth to recover in the second and third quarters due to increased capital expenditure following elections.
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Ryan Wesley Routh, 58, was apprehended after a standoff at Donald Trump’s golf course in West Palm Beach, Florida. Found hiding with a rifle in the bushes, he had been on-site for nearly 12 hours. No shots were fired and Trump remained unharmed. Routh has prior convictions for weapons-related offenses.
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Commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal suggested creating a new township for startups to foster an ecosystem for entrepreneurs, incubators, and innovators. He proposed collaborating with NICDC on this initiative. The announcement came during the launch of the Bharat Startup Knowledge Access Registry (BHASKAR) portal, aiming to support ideas and initiatives in India.
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As the deadline for nomination withdrawals in Haryana approached, both BJP and Congress successfully convinced several rebel candidates to step down. Key figures like Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini and Congress MP Deepender Singh Hooda were instrumental in these efforts, helping their parties solidify their positions ahead of the elections.
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