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Union Home Minister Amit Shah felicitated the Odisha police for achieving Naxal-free status in the state. The force was recognized for its successful anti-Naxal operations, which led to the elimination, arrest, and surrender of numerous Maoists. This accomplishment is attributed to the joint efforts of various security units.

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Residents of a secluded Chhattisgarh village, feeling overlooked after a decade of an unfinished road project, have taken a bold step in their appeal to the Union home minister: if roads are not feasible, then they request a helicopter to handle urgent situations.

A significant Rs. 10,021.42 crore has been sanctioned for rural housing across 12 states under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin. This initiative aims to provide pucca houses with essential amenities, fostering easier living for rural families. The government is committed to enhancing the quality of life for these households through integrated welfare schemes.

Odisha police are collaborating with seven other states to recover 1,540 weapons looted by Maoists in 1992 and 2001. While 975 have been retrieved, 29 crucial arms, including rifles and machine guns, remain missing. This nationwide effort aims to prevent the misuse of these firearms and curb extremist activities.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched Chhattisgarh's largest technology-driven emergency response upgrade, flagging off 400 Dial-112 vehicles and 32 mobile forensic science vans. This initiative aims to reduce police response times and bring scientific investigation directly to crime scenes across all 33 districts, enhancing citizen safety and accelerating justice.

In light of the escalating heatwave sweeping across India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is calling on citizens to prioritize their health. He stresses the importance of staying thoroughly hydrated, keeping water on hand at all times, and being alert to signs of heat stress, such as dizziness and fatigue.

A senior BJP leader's phone was snatched in Raipur during a morning walk, sparking a political row over law and order. Police swiftly apprehended a 19-year-old suspect and recovered the device within eight hours. The incident drew criticism from the Congress, which questioned the effectiveness of the city's police commissionerate system amidst rising crime rates.