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Delhi: 4 year-old raped at tuition centre in Pandav Nagar; People protest, vandalise cars

A four-year-old girl was allegedly raped by her tuition teacher's brother in east Delhi's Pandav Nagar, sparking protests in the area. The victim is undergoing treatment at AIIMS-Delhi after being referred from Lal Bahadur Shastri Hospital. Key Points

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3 electrocuted in UP after current flows through sound system during wedding

At least three people were electrocuted in Uttar Pradesh's Kaushambi after an electric current passed through a DJ at a wedding ceremony. They were rushed to a hospital but succumbed to their injuries. Key Points

India Today

Uttarakhand: Traffic stalled on Gangotri Highway after land caves

Uttarakhand: Traffic stalled on Gangotri Highway after land... Key Points

The Tribune India

Haldwani violence: 300 Muslim families flee, manhunt intensified to arrest rioters

Over 300 Muslim families have fled from the Banbhoolpoora area in Uttarakhand's Haldwani, the epicentre of the February 8 violence, where six people died and 60 others were injured. Meanwhile, the police have intensified their search operation to arrest more rioters. Key Points

India Today

Uttarakhand orders magisterial probe into Haldwani violence

Curfew in Banbhoolapura area restricts movement of vehicles on Nainital-Bareilly road. Commercial establishments face limitations. Curfew extended to Army Cantonment, Gaulapar bypass, and surrounding areas. Key Points

Economic Times

Bengal's Sandeshkhali on edge, 8 detained

Eight detained in Sandeshkhali violence. Trinamool leader's aide's poultry farm set on fire. Strong action promised against those taking law into their hands. Police deployed despite remote area. Key Points

Economic Times

EaseMyTrip co-founder buys property in Gurgaon worth ₹100 crore

The total land area of the Gurgaon plot is 43,594 sq. ft and the total built-up area is 1,00,429 sq. ft, the registration documents showed Key Points

Hindustan Times

Chlorine gas leaks in Dehradun, locals evacuated after they face breathing issues

A Chlorine gas leak has been reported from Dehradun’s Jhajra area. Rescue teams have reached the spot to contain the situation. Key Points

India Today

Jammu and Kashmir news: Retired police officer shot dead inside mosque in Baramulla. Details here

A retired police officer, Mohd Shafi, was fatally shot by terrorists while praying in a mosque in Gantmulla, Sheeri Baramulla. J&K Police have cordoned off the area. Key Points

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Army vehicle with jawans onboard ambushed by terrorists in Jammu & Kashmir's Poonch district

The attack took place in the Thanamandi area of Poonch district. There was no immediate report of any casualty. Additional forces have been rushed to the spot Key Points

Firstpost

6-yr-old charred to death, 4 others injured after fire breaks out in Jharkhand’s Hazaribag

Police says fire broke out in a private residence in a market area & was doused after 5 hrs hours of firefight. Injured are undergoing treatment & their condition is said to be critical. Key Points

ThePrint

4 army personnel killed in terrorist encounter during fresh firing in J&K's Rajouri

The encounter broke out in Bajimaal area after cordon-and-search operation. Two captains were among four killed. Key Points

ThePrint

4 Army men killed in encounter with terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir

Officials said two captains, a havildar and a jawan have lost their lives during the encounter. A major and another jawan suffered injuries in the encounter, they said, adding the injured have been shifted to the Army's Command Hospital in Udhampur. Key Points

Economic Times

J-K: 'War-like stores' recovered by army troops in Kokernag, 3 held

The operation was conducted in cooperation with the Jammu and Kashmir Police. The individuals were apprehended from the Wagar area under Khansahib Police Station. Key Points

Economic Times

Dhanbad illegal mine collapse: DC sets up committee to probe incident

A two-member committee has been set up to probe the incident that occurred at the Bhowra colliery area of Bharat Coking Coal Ltd (BCCL). The committee will submit its report within 24 hours, said Dhanbad Deputy Commissioner Sandip Singh. Key Points

Economic Times

WATCH: Security forces conduct search ops in Sugnu-Serou region of Manipur

'Inputs indicate casualties to insurgents. This is being verified on the ground. During preliminary search-two AK series rifles, one 51mm mortar, two carbines, ammunition and warlike stores were recovered from the general area. Operations to sanitise the area is in progress,' said the Indian Army Key Points

Firstpost

Twin reservoirs of Hyderabad shrivel in realty storm

As State Cabinet announces the scrapping of G.O. 111, realty begins to boom around Osman Sagar and Himayat Sagar reservoirs, reigniting the debate on the definition and actual cost of real estate development Key Points

The Hindu

People asked to stay indoors as Army carries out massive anti-terrorist operation in J-K's Poonch

All roads leading to the besieged vast area were closed and the residents were asked to stay indoors as a precautionary measure, they said, adding the searches were completed in the populated area but no one was arrested. However, the combing operation is still going on in the woods but there was no contact with the suspected terrorists so far, the officials said. Key Points

Economic Times

Howrah’s Kazipara, Shibpur limp back to normalcy after clashes

Life in Howrah’s Shibpur and Kazipara area, which witnessed clashes during a Ramnavami procession, is limping back to normalcy. Markets were open and vehicles plied on roads on Sunday, even as prohibitory order was still in force. Rapid Action Force personnel conducted route marches for area domination as state CID officers continued their probe into Thursday’s vandalism. Key Points

The Hindu

Delhi: Bungalow sold for over ₹60 crore in one of Nizamuddin's most expensive deals

Delhi bungalow sold for ₹61.70 crore, one of the most expensive deals in Nizamuddin East area. Key Points

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Summer crop area dips 3%

The area under coverage for rice is 2.8 MH so far, against 3.02 MH in the year-ago period. area under oilseeds at present is at 1.01 MH, compared to 1.08 MH in the previous year. Key Points

Financialexpress

Shipping firms suspend Red Sea traffic after Yemen rebel strikes

Two major shipping firms, Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd, suspend Red Sea passage due to Yemeni rebel attacks. Huthis target ships to pressure Israel amid Gaza conflict, raising fears of regional escalation. Attacks on vessels prompt shipping halts; US defense identifies damaged ship. Hapag-Lloyd ship attacked en route to Singapore, while rebels claim targeting two others. Concerns rise over threats to maritime routes and potential broader conflict, as international responses and patrols intensify in the area. Key Points

Economic Times

Jammu & Kashmir: One terrorist gunned down as Army foils infiltration attempt in Poonch district

Indian army kills terrorist attempting infiltration across LoC in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district. Body not yet retrieved. Key Points

mint

Paddy area falls 7%, oilseeds down 7.5%

The area under coverage for rice was 2.75 MH so far against 2.97 MH in the year-ago period. Key Points

Financialexpress

Lalru: Women snatchers’ gang busted; 3 held

The women allegedly used to honeytrap passersby before snatching them of their valuables; the modus operandi of this gang entailed enticing men into the wild vegetation in Bir area and snatching their valuables. The trio also used to target men stopping to answer the nature’s call. Key Points

Hindustan Times

29 Maoists killed in BSF-DRG joint encounter at Chhattisgarh's Kanker ahead of polls

Three security personnel were injured in exchange of gunfire but out of danger. Security personnel recover large cache of arms and ammunition from encounter site. Key Points

ThePrint

US, French militaries down Houthi drones after attack on warships

American and French forces downed dozens of drones in the Red Sea on Saturday after Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis targeted bulk carrier Propel... Key Points

The Tribune India

CBI searches Shajahan Sheikh's house in Sandeshkhali

CBI searches Sheikh's residence in Sandeshkhali, collects evidence in Akunchipara. Suspended TMC leader arrested for mob attack on ED officials during search for ration distribution scam. Videography & mapping done in Minakhan area. CBI gets custody from CID. Key Points

Economic Times

Non-local shot dead by terrorists in Srinagar, another critically injured

A resident of Punjab's Amritsar was killed in Jammu and Kashmir's Srinagar after unknown terrorists opened fire in the area. Another person was critically injured in the attack. Key Points

India Today

Forces approaching Naxal hidma stronghold

Retaliation by central forces came after moving towards Tekalgudem village, core area of wanted Naxal commander Madvi Hidma, elusive leader of PLGA. Hidma, most-wanted Maoist, carries reward of Rs 7 lakh, named in NIA charge sheet for attacks on security forces. Hidma provides money to OGWs for procuring material fraudulently. Security agencies investigating intelligence failure ahead of new FOB opening. Over 150 FOBs set up by CRPF and BSF in past 5 years, shrinking Naxal area. Key Points

Economic Times

Kashmir attack: Massive search operations on; forces see Pak-China nexus to revive terror

Defence sources said that terror activities in the sector have spiked in recent years after the Army moved the Uniform Force of the Rashtriya Rifles to Ladakh to counter Chinese aggression in 2020. Troops with the Rashtriya Rifles - a specialist counter insurgency force - were moved to Ladakh after China brought in thousands of troops to disputed areas along the Line of Actual Control (LAC). Key Points

Economic Times

In Manipur fresh violence, 15 houses burnt; more paramilitary forces deployed

Fresh incident of violence erupted in Manipur’s Langol area on Saturday. Several houses in the area were also set on fire. The Army on Saturday launched multiple operations in the Imphal valley and seized arms. Key Points

India Today