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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.

Maharashtra has declared Gadchiroli district Maoist-free following a 100-hour operation that resulted in zero active Maoists in police records. The coordinated action, codenamed 'Antim Prahar,' led to eight arrests and five surrenders, dismantling the Maoists' military wing and crippling their financial resources.

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.

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Odisha has again recorded the highest number of police personnel injured in criminal attacks nationwide for the fourth consecutive year. Latest NCRB data shows 264 injuries in 2024, with officials citing increasing criminal defiance and resistance during raids. Experts and police unions highlight concerns about deterrence and the need for better protection and legal support for officers.

A proposed theatre training institute in Bengal has sparked debate, with assurances of artistic freedom from BJP MLA Roopa Ganguly. Actors Koushik Kar and Mia Maelzer shared experiences of past discrimination and isolation due to political beliefs, expressing hope for a more inclusive environment. They anticipate a return to the stage if the atmosphere becomes receptive to all artists.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced that 70 security camps in Bastar will be converted into tribal welfare and governance centres within 18 months. These centres will bring essential government services, banking, and healthcare to remote villages, transforming conflict zones into hubs of development and hope for tribal communities.

Security forces gunned down a Maoist cadre, identified as Amrit alias Israel with a Rs 1 lakh bounty, in an encounter in Saranda forest. Amrit, a central technical committee cadre, specialized in assembling rockets and making IEDs. The operation intensified following intelligence about top Maoist Misir Besra's movements.

Kylian Mbappé is reportedly under increasing scrutiny at Real Madrid following a turbulent season, despite impressive personal numbers. Growing dressing-room tensions and fan backlash have fuelled speculation about his future, including a viral “Mbappé Out” petition that has surged into a global movement, reportedly nearing 73 million signatures. Arsenal and Liverpool are linked with possible moves, though Real Madrid are said to have no plans to sell him.