20 Maoists, Including Leaders, Surrender to Odisha Police in Malkangiri with Arms

December 24, 2025

20 Maoists, Including Leaders, Surrender to Odisha Police in Malkangiri with Arms

Twenty Maoist cadres, including six area leaders and 10 women, surrendered to Odisha Police, handing over weapons. They will get ₹1.84 crore in aid under a new government policy.

Judicial Probe Records Statements of 22 Security Officials in Leh Violence Case

December 24, 2025

Judicial Probe Records Statements of 22 Security Officials in Leh Violence Case

A Judicial Commission led by Justice B.S. Chauhan has recorded statements from 22 security officials on the September 24 Leh violence that killed four civilians. The inquiry aims to uncover facts, with public statement dates to be announced soon.

Bombay High Court Rejects Bail for Four Accused in Palghar Lynching Case

December 24, 2025

Bombay High Court Rejects Bail for Four Accused in Palghar Lynching Case

Bombay High Court on Dec 23 rejected bail for four accused in the 2020 Palghar lynching case. Court said the crime's severity and evidence outweigh bail requests despite over five years in custody.

India Finalises First Ever Anti-Terror Policy to Combat Rising Threats

December 23, 2025

India Finalises First Ever Anti-Terror Policy to Combat Rising Threats

India's government is finalising its first national anti-terror policy to help States fight terror. The policy will tackle digital radicalisation, open borders, and foreign-funded conversion networks. NIA and Home Ministry are behind this effort, with key details to be shared at a December conference.

Five Pakistani Police Killed in Deadly TTP Attack in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

December 23, 2025

Five Pakistani Police Killed in Deadly TTP Attack in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Five police officers died after a van was bombed and shot at in northwest Pakistan. The Taliban-linked TTP claimed responsibility. Eight militants were also killed.