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After Madvi Hidma, 6-7 Maoists killed in another encounter in Andhra Pradesh

Nineteen Maoists had escaped during Tuesday's encounter, and the security forces were continuing the combing operation in the area and the exchange of fire on Wednesday morning is said to be a continuation of the same.

Nov 19, 2025

End of Maoism in India: Madvi Hidma wanted in heinous attacks, wife killed in Andhra encounter

End of Maoism in India: Top Maoist leader Madvi Hidma, his wife killed in Andhra encounter

Madvi Hidma was said to be the mastermind behind the massacre of 76 members of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) in Dantewada in 2010. This was the deadliest attack by Maoists on security forces in India.

Nov 18, 2025

Trinamool leader warns of 'bloodbath' if valid voters' names are deleted during SIR exercise

This is not the first time TMC leaders have issued threats to the BJP or the Election Commission over the issue. Party's All-India general secretary Abhishek Banerjee had vowed to launch a massive protest against the Election Commission with one lakh people if names of valid voters were deleted from Bengal's electoral rolls in the name of the SIR exercise.

Nov 18, 2025

Tech summit: Bengaluru emerged as global hub for innovation & talent, says Deputy CM Shivakumar

Addressing the media in Bengaluru on Tuesday, Shivakumar said he was proud that nearly 60 countries were participating in the event, and that global investors were showing strong interest in Bengaluru.

Nov 18, 2025

Bengaluru's IT workforce surpasses California by 12 lakh professionals: K'taka Dy CM Shivakumar

Bengaluru has more 12 lakh more IT professionals than California: K'taka Dy CM Shivakumar

Speaking after inaugurating the Bengaluru Tech Summit 2025 at the Bengaluru International Exhibition Centre along with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Shivakumar said, "There are 1.4 crore people in Bengaluru, of which 20 per cent are IT professionals."

Nov 18, 2025

'Govt firm on Metro extension to Tumakuru city': K'taka Minister hits out at Tejasvi Surya

It can be recalled that the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. (BMRCL) had recently invited tenders for preparing the DPR for the proposed 59.6-kilometre metro corridor between Madavara and Tumakuru -- a decision criticised by BJP MP Tejasvi Surya, who said the government should instead prioritise the long-pending suburban rail project to improve connectivity to Tumakuru.

Nov 18, 2025

Inside Kashmir's Terror Ecosystem: The Disturbing Rise of the Educated Enablers

Why ISI's Kashmir revival faltered: Money driven terrorists failed, but professional cells are filling the gap

Intelligence agencies say that this trend is only likely to increase. Pakistan-based terror groups, especially the Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammad, are likely to use this tactic more for attacks deep inside India, officials also add.

Nov 18, 2025

Bitcoin touches record high crossing $125,000

Bitcoin crashes to 6-month low, slides 30% from Oct peak

From its October peak of $126,000, the cryptocurrency has plunged nearly 30 per cent. The sharp decline has dragged Bitcoin's market cap below the $2 trillion level once again.

Nov 18, 2025

Mumbai Police detain three linked to Delhi blast accused

Earlier on Monday, sources said that investigators have found encrypted conversations and the movement of weapons has revealed a tightly organised inner circle within the terror module linked to Dr Umar Muhammad, the driver of the i20 car that exploded near Delhi's Red Fort, killing at least 13 and injuring over a dozen people.

Nov 18, 2025

Pre-Budget consultations: FM Sitharaman meets market experts, startups

The meeting, held in the national capital forms a crucial element of the Finance Ministry's wider consultation exercise aimed at gathering insights, expectations and sector-specific recommendations before the Budget is finalised.

Nov 18, 2025

Mumbai Police issues high alert in city following Delhi blast

A senior Mumbai Police official stated that terrorism has become one of the most serious threats faced by major cities in the country. He emphasised that the threat to metropolitan areas is now being taken extremely seriously, and every possible precaution is being prioritised to ensure public safety.

Nov 18, 2025

Take all blame for loss; won't quit politics: Prashant Kishor's first reaction on Bihar rout

The strategist-turned politician admitted that the poll drubbing was a big setback for him and lakhs of Jan Suraaj workers, but this wouldn't unnerve their grit and determination for ousting the 'corrupt' governance and creating an alternative with upright and clean leadership.

Nov 18, 2025

Two Delhi schools, 3 courts receive bomb threats; premises evacuated

These threats also come just days after the Delhi blast, in which a Hyundai i20 car exploded, killing at least 13 people, while injuring several others.

Nov 18, 2025

Shashi Tharoor's Stand on Disqualification Bill Sparks Debate

Shashi Tharoor welcomes PM Modi's call for post-colonial mindset, cultural confidence

Tharoor also highlighted PM Modi's comment on governance attitude, writing, "PM Modi said he'd been accused of being in 'election mode' all the time, but he was really in 'emotional mode' to redress the problems of the people."

Nov 18, 2025

Delhi blast: ED searches over 25 locations linked to Al-Falah group

The searches are part of an ongoing investigation into suspected financial irregularities, the use of shell companies, accommodation entities, and money laundering. The role of the Al-Falah Trust and its associated organisations is also under investigation. Key personnel responsible for finance and administration have been covered during the operation.

Nov 18, 2025

Delhi blast accused's viral video: Dr Umar Mohammad talks about suicide bombing

The authorities reported that he went missing on November 9, following police raids in Faridabad that resulted in the seizure of almost 2,900 kg of ammonium nitrate from a storage facility and the subsequent arrests of several of his associates.

Nov 18, 2025

No relief from toxic air in Delhi-NCR, AQI crosses 400 in Greater Noida and Ghaziabad

Air quality in this range is extremely harmful not only for people suffering from asthma, heart conditions, and lung diseases, but also poses serious health risks to otherwise healthy individuals.

Nov 18, 2025

White House economic advisor says India trade deal could come 'soon'

Trump told reporters at the White House on Thursday that his talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi were "going great" and that a visit to Delhi could take place next year.

Nov 18, 2025

The Third Eye: Trump's strategy of maintaining America as economic superpower

Trump backs H-1B visas again despite Republican calls to end programme

"The $100,000 payment required to supplement new H1-B visa applications is a significant first step to stop abuses of the system and ensure American workers are no longer replaced by lower-paid foreign labour," White House Spokeswoman Taylor Rogers told IANS.

Nov 18, 2025

45 pilgrims from Hyderabad killed in Saudi bus tragedy: Police Commissioner

After performing 'Umrah' (mini pilgrimage) in Mecca, the pilgrims left for Medina on Sunday night. When the bus was about 25 km away from Medina, it caught fire after colliding with an oil tanker.

Nov 17, 2025

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Articles by IBT News Desk

After Madvi Hidma, 6-7 Maoists killed in another encounter in Andhra Pradesh

End of Maoism in India: Top Maoist leader Madvi Hidma, his wife killed in Andhra encounter

Trinamool leader warns of 'bloodbath' if valid voters' names are deleted during SIR exercise

Tech summit: Bengaluru emerged as global hub for innovation & talent, says Deputy CM Shivakumar

Bengaluru has more 12 lakh more IT professionals than California: K'taka Dy CM Shivakumar

'Govt firm on Metro extension to Tumakuru city': K'taka Minister hits out at Tejasvi Surya

Why ISI's Kashmir revival faltered: Money driven terrorists failed, but professional cells are filling the gap

Bitcoin crashes to 6-month low, slides 30% from Oct peak

Mumbai Police detain three linked to Delhi blast accused

Pre-Budget consultations: FM Sitharaman meets market experts, startups

Mumbai Police issues high alert in city following Delhi blast

Take all blame for loss; won't quit politics: Prashant Kishor's first reaction on Bihar rout

Two Delhi schools, 3 courts receive bomb threats; premises evacuated

Shashi Tharoor welcomes PM Modi's call for post-colonial mindset, cultural confidence

Delhi blast: ED searches over 25 locations linked to Al-Falah group

Delhi blast accused's viral video: Dr Umar Mohammad talks about suicide bombing

No relief from toxic air in Delhi-NCR, AQI crosses 400 in Greater Noida and Ghaziabad

White House economic advisor says India trade deal could come 'soon'

Trump backs H-1B visas again despite Republican calls to end programme

45 pilgrims from Hyderabad killed in Saudi bus tragedy: Police Commissioner

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