Ending Red Terror: Maoists’ surrender reflects rising disillusion

IANS | October 14, 2025 7:05 PM

New Delhi, Oct 14 (IANS) The Union government’s efforts at development initiatives have eroded support base for Maoists in rural and backward areas, and coupled with an uncompromising war on terror, there has been an increase in surrender by its cadres, including top leaders.

Rs 1.6 lakh approved per family for reconstruction of 36,703 houses damaged in Punjab floods: Union Minister Chouhan

IANS | October 14, 2025 6:16 PM

Ludhiana, Oct 14 (IANS) Union Minister for Agriculture, Farmers' Welfare and Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan, on Tuesday, visited the Indian Council of Agricultural Research-Indian Institute of Maize Research (ICAR-IIMR) here and said that Rs 1.60 lakh approved per family for reconstruction of 36,703 houses damaged during recent floods in Punjab.

The never-ending cycle of terrorism in Pakistan (IANS Analysis)

IANS | October 14, 2025 6:10 PM

New Delhi, Oct 14 (IANS) Pakistan is a state which has become a harbinger of militancy and terror. It is a place where militants are not only born but systematically groomed, trained, and deployed according to the cynical calculations of its military establishment.

Bengal turning into jungle of cruelty and crime: BJP

IANS | October 14, 2025 5:47 PM

New Delhi, Oct 14 (IANS) The BJP on Tuesday slammed West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee over the Durgapur gang-rape case, stating that it is deeply unfortunate that West Bengal is turning into a jungle of cruelty and crime, ruled by the perpetrators of atrocities.

UP govt's unique initiative to make cow shelters self-sustaining

IANS | October 14, 2025 5:43 PM

Lucknow, October 14 (IANS) ‘Vocal for Local’ and Go Swadeshi campaigns for achieving ‘atmanirbharata’ are not just slogans in Uttar Pradesh, but the state administration is also striving to achieve this in every sphere, the latest being linking of cow shelters with the initiative.