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.

India’s gold reserves soar past $100 billion mark for 1st time ever

IANS | October 17, 2025 7:24 PM

New Delhi, Oct 17 (IANS) India’s gold reserves, held by the RBI as part of the country’s foreign exchange reserves, have surpassed the $100 billion mark for the first time ever on the back of a sharp rise in the price of the precious metal and increased purchases by the central bank.