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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.

CISF

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

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.

India, Pakistan exchange nuclear installations list on New Year under decades-old pact

The exchange of the list came amid frosty ties between the two countries over the Kashmir issue as well as cross-border terrorism.

women odihsa

Police arrest 4 after tribal women publicly assaulted in Odisha on suspicion of religious conversion

The arrests come days after a video purportedly showed two women accused of converting tribals in Balasore district, being tied to a tree and beaten up in public — an incident that triggered a political row in the state.

PM Modi hopes for new opportunities, President Murmu calls for inclusive India in New Year greetings

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other leaders ushered in 2025 with messages of optimism, positivity, and heartfelt blessings for prosperity and happiness.

Assam CM

Manipur CM apologizes for ethnic conflict, appeals to all communities to forgive and forget

More than 250 people have been killed and thousands rendered homeless in ethnic violence between Imphal Valley-based Meiteis and adjoining hills-based Kuki-Zo groups since May last yea