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Amit Shah reaffirms March 2026 deadline to end Maoist insurgency, unveils development roadmap for Bastar

13 Dec 2025 | 8:15 PM

By Shishir Roy Chowdhury
Jagdalpur, Dec 1 3 (UNI) union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday asserted that Maoist violence would be eliminated from Bastar and the rest of the country by March 31, 2026, declaring that India is now “standing at the threshold” of becoming free from Left Wing Extremism.

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Shah reaffirms deadline to end Maoist violence, unveils roadmap for Bastar

13 Dec 2025 | 7:55 PM

Jagdalpur, Dec 13 (UNI) Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah on Saturday asserted that Maoist violence would be eliminated from Bastar and the rest of the country by March 31, 2026, declaring that India is now “standing at the threshold” of becoming free from Left Wing Extremism.

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Prolonged closure of tourist destinations undermine claims of normalcy: CM Omar

13 Dec 2025 | 7:38 PM

Srinagar, Dec 13 (UNI) Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday said that prolonged closure of tourist destinations undermine claims of normalcy in the region.

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Indian Army gets 525 new young officers from IMA Dehradun

13 Dec 2025 | 7:14 PM

Dehradun, Dec 13 (UNI) A batch of 525 new young officers was inducted in the Indian Army after they participated in the traditional Autumn 2025 Passing Out Parade (POP) held at the country's premiere institution Indian Military Academy (IMA) here today that was reviewed by the Chief of the Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi.

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CM Yogi to launch UP clean air management drive in January

13 Dec 2025 | 6:58 PM

Lucknow, Dec 13 (UNI) Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will launch the Uttar Pradesh Clean Air Management Program (UPCAMP) in January 2026. The governing body of this project will be chaired by the Chief Secretary, while the Additional Chief Secretary will be nominated as a member.

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MP Govt felicitates three members of Women’s T20 Blind World Cup winning team, announces cash reward

13 Dec 2025 | 6:49 PM

Bhopal, Dec 13(UNI) Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav Chief Minister on Saturday felicitated three players of Indian Women’s T20 Blind World Cup winning team and announed cash rewards for them.

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Omar Abdullah inaugurates Asia’s longest ski drag lift at Gulmarg

13 Dec 2025 | 6:43 PM

Srinagar, Dec 13 (UNI) Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday inaugurated Asia’s longest ski drag lift, measuring 726 metres, at the ski resort of Gulmarg in Baramulla district.

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J'khand chief secy reviews gas leak zone and rehab site in Dhanbad

13 Dec 2025 | 6:25 PM

Dhanbad, Dec 13 (UNI) Jharkhand Chief Secretary Avinash Kumar on Saturday visited the gas-affected Kenduadih area and conducted an extensive review of the relief and rehabilitation work.

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Srinagar Airport gears up for winter, conducts dry run for fog and low-visibility operations

13 Dec 2025 | 6:11 PM

Srinagar, Dec 13 (UNI) A comprehensive dry run was conducted on Saturday at Srinagar International Airport to assess its preparedness for the upcoming winter and snow season, with a special focus on fog and low-visibility operations, officials said.

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HPU & IIT Mandi to ink MoU on Electron Microscopy, Nanomaterials, Semiconductor Technology

13 Dec 2025 | 5:32 PM

Mandi/Shimla, Dec 13 (UNI) Two premier institutes in the state of Himachal Pradesh, namely Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla, and IIT Mandi, have decided to ink an MOU on Electron Microscopy, Nanomaterials, and Semiconductor Technology. This was stated by Prof. Mahavir Singh, Vice Chancellor of the HPU, here on Saturday.

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Pankaj Chaudhary set to become UP BJP chief

13 Dec 2025 | 5:13 PM

Lucknow, Dec 13 (UNI) union Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary, set to become the next Uttar Pradesh BJP President, with the party High Command appointing a Kurmi leader in the state organisation for the fifth time.

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Light snowfall returns to Lahaul-Spiti after prolonged dry spell

13 Dec 2025 | 4:48 PM

Shimla, Dec 13 (UNI) High reaches of Lahaul-Spiti and parts of Chamba received light rainfall and snowfall, marking a marginal shift in weather after a prolonged dry spell on Saturday.

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Tableaux on streets of Varanasi on fourth anniversary of Kashi Vishwanath Dham

13 Dec 2025 | 4:42 PM

Varanasi, Dec 13 (UNI) The bravery of the army, the pride of the women's cricket team and the development of Kashi were showcased during a religious procession on the occassion of the 4th anniversary of Kashi Vishwanath Dham here on Saturday.

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Post-Article 370, terror victim families have found new courage to speak without fear: LG Manoj Sinha

13 Dec 2025 | 4:20 PM

Srinagar, Dec 13 (UNI) Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday said that after the abrogation of Article 370 in 2019 families of terror victims have found new courage and self-confidence , enabling them to speak out against the terror ecosystem without fear.

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ED continues raids for second day in Rs 1,000 cr cough syrup trafficking case

13 Dec 2025 | 4:10 PM

Varanasi/Lucknow, Dec 13 (UNI) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) continued its crackdown for the second consecutive day on Saturday in a massive codeine-based cough syrup trafficking racket estimated to be worth over Rs 1,000 crore. The search operations, which began early Friday morning, are being conducted across 25 locations in Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand and Gujarat.

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