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India's first bullet train to soon become reality: PM Modi

Modi asserted that the modernization of infrastructure, providing modern amenities to passengers, boosting connectivity to all parts of the country, and supporting employment and industry were the ideas guiding the development in the rail sector.

Prime accused in Chhattisgarh journalist murder case arrested from Hyderabad

Tensions escalate in Manipur as Kuki group issues 48-hour ultimatum for withdrawal of paramilitary forces

Indian Coast Guard chopper crashes in Gujarat's Porbandar airport ; 3 crew charred to death

Media bodies condemn journalist’s murder in Chhattisgarh, demand safeguards

Known for his investigative reporting, Mukesh Chandrakar, a contributor to several TV channels, was found dead on Jan 2 in a septic tank on a property belonging to local contractor Suresh Chandrakar in Bijapur city of Chhattisgarh, barely two days after he reported alleged corruption in road projects, according to police sources.

4 Naxals, cop killed in gunfight in Chattisgarh's Bastar region

The gunfight broke out on Jan 4 evening at a forest in south Abujhmaad along the border of Narayanpur and Dantewada districts when a joint team of security personnel was out on an anti-Naxalite operation, the official said.

Security beefed up in Manipur’s Kangpokpi day after attack on SP office

The situation is now under control in Kangpokpi district and is being closely monitored, a senior police officer said, adding, “Superintendent of Police Manoj Prabhakar who was earlier injured in the attack is fine now and leading the joint security forces in tackling the situation”

Seven persons deported to Bangladesh amid Delhi police’s ongoing drive against illegal immigration

Over 5,000 people have been screened and dozens of alleged illegal Bangladeshi immigrants deported for staying illegally in Delhi following L-G V K Saxena’s order recent order to identify and take action against “illegal immigrants from Bangladesh” residing in Delhi.

Stress management, mental health support lead to decline in CISF suicides

Significantly the deaths by suicides dipped to 15, lowest since 2020, apparently due to mental health experts’ round-the-clock counselling to the Central Industrial Security Force personnel amid a recent study showing that 2/3rd of the personnel grievances were related to posting matters that affected personal lives, according to CISF.

Manipur witnesses fresh violence as suspected militants open fire at security forces in Imphal

Ethnic violence triggered by majority Meitei and minority Kuki fighting over land and influence since May last year has claimed over 200 lives and displaced at least 60,000 people so far, according to government figures.