Who is Barse Deva? Most-wanted Maoist commander and close associate of Madvi Hidma surrenders

Deva, aged 45 years, had been serving as the in-charge of Battalion Number 1 — considered the last core fighting unit of the Maoist organisation. He has held the rank of Area Zonal Committee Member (AZCM) since 2021. Deva was a close associate of top Maoist commander Madvi Hidma.
Indore contaminated water tragedy: More than 200 hospitalised, MP CM suspends two officials

According to Indore district Collector Shivam Verma, five deaths have been officially confirmed so far in the water contamination incident, and the total number of hospitalised patients has risen to 210.
Good News for Uttar Pradesh residents: New four-lane highway, built with cost of Rs 700 crore, to connect two national highways in THIS district, name is…

According to officials, the project will also include the construction of a two-lane bridge at Sultan Garh, which will further enhance connectivity in the area.
Delhi-NCR Weather Update: Air quality improves to ‘poor’, national capital wakes up to chilly morning; check area-wise AQI

Delhi Air Quality Index (AQI) has improved to ‘poor’ days after being in the ‘very poor’ category as the national capital woke up to a chilly and windy morning on Saturday.According to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the daily average AQI continued to decline, with the city recording an overall AQI of 222.
Operation Real Loot: Exposing fraud worth crores of rupees by a renowned real estate company

Zee News has time and again exposed companies that deceive government agencies and engage in fraudulent activities. Today, we’re going to expose a renowned real estate company that has committed a fraud worth crores of rupees.
INLD Chief Abhay Chautala’s controversial remark goes viral, ‘protest must happen in India to…’, BJP criticises

Amid the recent protests in Bangladesh and Nepal, Indian National Lok Dal (INLD) national president Abhay Singh Chautala’s controversial statement has sparked row. He suggested that such movements in the neighbouring countries should also take place in India. Recently India’s three neighbours- Sri Lanka, Nepal and Bangladesh witnessed massive violent protests
On-duty woman constable stripped during violent anti-mining protest in Chhattisgarh; here’s what happened

Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) Akash Markam said two men have been arrested. For weeks now, protesting villages have camped at the Coal Handling Plant (CHP) chowk in Libra village. They have also blocked roads and refused to allow mining-related vehicles to pass.
Schools in Uttar Pradesh to be closed till THIS date due to extreme cold conditions, check IMD forecast

Amid cold waves and extreme cold conditions in North India, Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath has ordered closing of all schools, public and private, and all classes from primary levels to Class 12 across boards, like ICSE, CBSE, UP and others until January 5.
GRAP-3 curbs lifted from Delhi-NCR after improvement in air quality, check details

The Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) restrictions in Delhi-NCR have been lifted by authorities citing improvement in air quality index (AQI) due to rain and strong winds. Meanwhile, GRAP-1 and GRAP-2 curbs will remain in place.
19-year-old college girl dies in Himachal due to ragging, sexual harassment, accused professor booked

A 19-year-old college girl died due to ragging and sexual harassment involving three students of a government college in Himachal Pradesh’s Dharamshala and a professor. The accused have been booked in cases related to these offences.