FairPoint: Pakistan's poison comes home to roost

Deepika Bhan | October 19, 2025 4:24 PM

New Delhi, Oct 19 (IANS) There is a strange sense of satisfaction -- almost poetic justice -- in watching Pakistan being battered by Afghanistan. Some might call this feeling sadistic, but as Chanakya wisely said, "The enemy of my enemy is my friend." For India, long the target of Pakistan's hostility and deceit, the current turn of events feels like history correcting itself.

India among top five countries with its own domestic 4G stack: PM Modi

IANS | October 17, 2025 10:39 PM

New Delhi, Oct 17 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered the keynote address at the NDTV World Summit 2025 held at New Delhi on Friday. Welcoming the distinguished gathering of global leaders, the Prime Minister set the tone for the summit. In his speech, PM Modi emphasised India’s unwavering momentum and its role as a beacon of hope in a rapidly evolving world.

India to be Maoist terror-free soon: PM Modi

IANS | October 17, 2025 9:20 PM

New Delhi, Oct 17(IANS) In an unbendable address, Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared that the scourge of Maoist terrorism in India is nearing its end, pledging “it is his personal guarantee” that the nation will soon be free from this menace.

Charbhatti village: From stronghold to naxal-free zone

IANS | October 17, 2025 7:38 PM

Mumbai, Oct 17 (IANS) Maharashtra’s Gadchiroli, once a hotbed of Maoist activity, is witnessing a gradual and steady shift towards progress. In the past five years, more than 70 Maoists have surrendered, carrying a collective bounty of Rs 2.8 crores.

Historic surrender in Chhattisgarh: 208 Maoists lay down arms, embrace new life

IANS | October 17, 2025 12:52 PM

Jagdalpur, Oct 17 (IANS) In a landmark event signalling a severe setback to the insurgency in Chhattisgarh, 208 Naxalites from the remote Maad region formally surrendered on Friday before Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai and Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sharma, who virtually participated in the programme at the Reserve Police Lines in Jagdalpur, Bastar district.