In a major breakthrough in the ongoing drive to make Punjab a safe and secure state, the Punjab Police has dismantled a cross-border arms smuggling module with the arrest of four accused and the recovery of seven sophisticated pistols, Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav said on Sunday.
Global arms manufacturers reported record sales in 2024 as conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza and rising defence spending pushed worldwide revenue to USD 679 billion, SIPRI said. The strongest gains came from US and European firms, while China’s slowdown pulled Asia’s numbers down.
Among those who surrendered were prominent Maoist leaders Rupesh, Ranita, Raju Salam, and Ratan, marking final blow to the armed insurgency that has gripped South Chhattisgarh for decades.
Home Minister Vijay Sharma, speaking in Raipur, confirmed that a large number of Maoists have expressed willingness to surrender. “We are ready to welcome them with a red carpet. Many who surrendered in Kanker yesterday will also be brought to Jagdalpur for the formal ceremony,” he said.
The order, issued under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 1973, came into force on August 28 and will remain effective until the completion of the electoral process.
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday announced the launch of a dedicated portal through which eligible indigenous citizens residing in “sensitive areas” can apply for arms licences.
The recent U-turn by US President Donald Trump on the suspension of arms shipments to Ukraine is more than just a course correction ~ it is a revealing glimpse into the evolving calculus of American foreign policy, and more precisely, the tightrope that US leadership walks in balancing public sentiment, strategic interests, and unpredictable allies.
Two terror associates were arrested in Jammu and Kashmir’s Shopian district, said police on Monday, adding that arms and ammunition were recovered from them.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has appealed to the Naxalites to lay down arms as soon as possible and join the mainstream under the surrender policy of the Prime Minister Modi led government.
Security forces apprehended two active cadres of banned militant outfits in separate operations in Manipur and recovered a cache of arms, ammunition, and tactical equipment from their possession.
