Nagaland is transforming its economy by shifting from its insurgent past to a vibrant coffee sector. Local farmers and young entrepreneurs are cultivating premium arabica beans and building brands, aiming to establish the state as a significant player in India's specialty coffee market.
Maharashtra has declared Gadchiroli district Maoist-free after a 100-hour operation, 'Antim Prahar,' resulting in 8 arrests and 5 surrenders. The crackdown, coinciding with the Union Home Minister's deadline, dismantled the Maoist military wing and seized significant arms and cash.
Indian Army initiates procurement of 159 bullet-proof troop carriers for Rashtriya Rifles in J&K and Ladakh, seeking Indian vendors through RFI with 60 units/year minimum delivery. Vehicles must operate at 5,000m altitude, -10°C to +40°C temperatures, with 80-100 kmph road speed and 50-75 kmph off-road capability.
Mali's defence minister, Sadio Camara, was killed during a coordinated wave of attacks by JNIM militants and FLA separatists across multiple cities, including Bamako. The violence marks a significant security escalation in the Sahel region.
Philippine military forces killed at least 10 NPA rebels, including local leader Roger Fabillar, during six firefights in Toboso municipality on Negros island on Sunday. As many as 19 rebel deaths are possible according to the Army spokesman. More than 300 residents fled their homes as gunfire rang out in the remote sugar cane-farming region. The NPA, established 57 years ago, is fighting one of the world's longest-running communist insurgencies, with military estimates putting the rebel group at fewer than 2,000 armed members remaining.
Philippine military forces killed at least 10 New People's Army rebels, including local leader Roger Fabillar, during six firefights in Toboso municipality on Negros island Sunday. The military estimates the rebel group has fewer than 2,000 armed members remaining in what is one of the world's longest-running communist insurgencies. More than 300 residents fled their homes as gunfire erupted in the remote sugarcane-farming region.
