In a significant operation, security forces killed three women Maoists on the Kanker-Narayanpur district border. This engagement, which lasted five hours, brings the total Maoists killed this year to 192. Multiple rifles, explosives, and Maoist materials were recovered. This comes after recent civilian murders by Maoists in Bijapur district.
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Two Rajya Sabha MPs from YSRCP, Mopidevi Venkata Ramana and Bida Mastan Rao, have resigned, fuelling speculation about further defections. Ramana plans to join TDP, while Rao cited personal reasons. This has reduced YSRCP’s presence in the Rajya Sabha, with BJP and TDP reportedly trying to woo more YSRCP MPs.
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Shiv Sena minister Tanaji Sawant said that he feels physically unwell after attending cabinet meetings with NCP leaders, claiming he vomits when in their proximity. NCP’s Amol Mitkari has responded by questioning Sawant’s health. This is not Sawant’s first controversial statement; he has previously clashed with police officials and admitted orchestrating a party rebellion.
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YouTubers Dhruv Rathee and Gaurav Taneja are embroiled in a debate over Uttar Pradesh’s latest social media policy, which compensates influencers for promoting government projects. Rathee termed it ‘Legalized Bribery,’ funded by taxpayers, while Taneja defended it by comparing it to traditional media advertisements.
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Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee affirmed her support for junior doctors protesting the RG Kar rape-murder case, refuting claims of threatening them. She urged them to resume work due to healthcare needs and clarified her “hiss” comment, referring to a parable by Sri Ramakrishna Paramahansa about protesting injustice without causing harm.
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Phone recordings between an RG Kar hospital representative and the family of a junior doctor found murdered reveal conflicting information. The clips, shared online, back CBI’s assertion of a deliberate cover-up. The victim’s parents point to discrepancies in how her body was found, adding to their distress as the investigation continues.
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