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Latehar police and IRB personnel arrested two new members of the banned JJMP outfit, Manoj Lohra and Mahadev Singh, in the Kurumkehta jungles. The operation, based on intelligence about a planned attack, led to the recovery of two SLRs, an AK-47, and over 300 rounds of ammunition. Both rebels were sent to judicial custody.

Chandrakona, a predominantly rural, SC-reserved constituency in Paschim Medinipur, faces challenges like flood management, agrarian debt, and underdevelopment. The seat, comfortably held by the AITC, has seen a shift from CPI(M) dominance to a bipolar AITC-BJP rivalry, with recent elections highlighting polarized contests and steady AITC consolidation.

Four security personnel, including an inspector, tragically lost their lives in an accidental IED blast during a de-mining operation in Chhattisgarh's Kanker-Narayanpur border region. The blast occurred while the team was attempting to defuse a Maoist-planted explosive. This incident highlights the persistent dangers faced by forces in the insurgency-affected Bastar area.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated the BJP's historic victories in West Bengal, Assam, and Puducherry, attributing the success to the hard work of party workers. He emphasized that these wins signify the triumph of Indian democracy and the Constitution, marking a new era of development and freedom from fear in Bengal.

A Maoist stronghold in Madhya Pradesh's Balaghat district is transforming through education, not force. The 'Vidyanjali' initiative, led by SP Aaditya Mishra, sees police personnel and communities rebuilding neglected primary schools. This approach, focusing on development and engagement, has renovated 250 schools, fostering a future where every child has access to better learning conditions.

Stand-up comedian Sarat Uday's show in Bengaluru was disrupted by alleged TDP protesters over past jokes about Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu. Despite an earlier apology, Uday was forced to apologize again on stage. The party president condemned the protest but cautioned against comments on sensitive issues.

Maharashtra Day celebrations highlight the state's economic prowess, becoming the world's 30th largest economy with significant FDI attraction and job creation. The government is prioritizing agricultural resilience through water conservation and farmer support schemes, alongside ambitious infrastructure projects and initiatives to empower women and youth.

Home Minister Amit Shah unveiled major BJP promises for West Bengal, including implementing Uniform Civil Code, banning triple talaq, and ending polygamy. He also pledged financial aid for women and unemployed youth, and a crackdown on cattle smuggling. Shah highlighted national security achievements and vowed to expel illegal infiltrators if the BJP wins.