14 Maoists including 8 with collective bounties of Rs 36 lakh held in Bijapur

IANS | January 24, 2025 7:55 PM

Raipur, Jan 24 (IANS) In a major success for the ongoing anti-Maoist operations, a joint team of the Bijapur District Reserve Guard (DRG), District Police Force, CoBRA Battalion, and the CRPF apprehended 14 hardcore Maoists from the forests of Mallampet and Nadpalli, police officials said on Friday.

TN Governor approves Bills increasing punishments for crimes against women, children

IANS | January 23, 2025 4:01 PM

Chennai, Jan 23 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi has approved two landmark bills aimed at imposing stricter punishments for crimes against women and children. The Bills -- Tamil Nadu Prohibition of Harassment of Women (Amendment) Bill, 2025 and the Criminal Laws (Tamil Nadu) amendments Bill 2025 -- will now be sent to the President for final approval.