37 Maoists, including 12 women, surrender in Chhattisgarh's Dantewada

IANS | November 30, 2025 3:38 PM

Dantewada, Nov 30 (IANS) In one of the largest Maoist surrenders in Chhattisgarh's Dantewada under the Lon Varratu and Poona Margem (Revival through Rehabilitation) programme, 37 Maoists, including 27 with a reward totalling Rs 65 lakh, have decided to renounce violence and return to the social mainstream, officials said on Sunday.

Gujarat ensures fertiliser supply for Rabi season, appeals to farmers not to fall for rumours

IANS | November 30, 2025 2:52 PM

Ahmedabad, Nov 30 (IANS) With the Rabi season underway, the Gujarat government has moved to reassure farmers that fertiliser supplies are stable and sufficient across the state. Officials said that a strong distribution plan is in place to ensure every farmer receives fertiliser on time and in adequate quantity, urging cultivators not to be influenced by misleading rumours.

New Labour Codes come as booster shot for India’s export sector

IANS | November 30, 2025 1:04 PM

New Delhi, Nov 30 (IANS) The new Labour Codes notified by the government bring about a series of benefits for India’s export sector including textiles, garments, leather, electronics, gems and jewellery, pharmaceuticals, auto components and IT-enabled services -- especially simplifying compliance for employers and enabling improved workforce management, according to an official statement issued on Sunday.

Bengal SIR: ECI identifies 18.70 lakh dead voters in current list

IANS | November 30, 2025 9:45 AM

Kolkata, Nov 30 (IANS) As the first stage of the three-level Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in West Bengal is coming to a close, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has already identified 18.70 lakh dead voters still existing in the current voters’ list, till November 29 evening.