Ten Naxals surrender in MP
Ten wanted Naxalites, including four women, surrendered before Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav in Balaghat, marking a milestone in the state’s efforts to achieve a Naxal-free status by January 2026. Dr Yadav handed them copies of the Constitution and urged other cadres to lay down arms, assuring full support for their rehabilitation, safety, and development. The Chief Minister highlighted strengthened anti-Naxal operations, including 15 temporary camps, 882 special support battalion posts, and continuous surveillance, which have significantly reduced the Naxal footprint. Last year, 46 single-window centres were opened to provide employment, forest rights documents, and essential services to affected residents. Police Director General Kailash Makwana credited increased manpower and incentives for field teams with rising surrenders across Madhya Pradesh and neighbouring states. Authorities also released the names of the ten surrendered cadres from Sukma, Bijapur, Dantewada, and Gadchiroli. Senior officials and ministers attended the programme, reinforcing the state’s commitment to restoring peace and connecting local youth to the mainstream.
Maharashtra LoP post vacant
The Maharashtra Legislative Council chairman’s office has received a proposal for the appointment of the Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the upper house, with a decision to be taken “at an appropriate time” after consulting stakeholders, said Council Chairman Ram Shinde on Sunday. The post has been vacant since July, when the term of Shiv Sena (UBT) legislator Ambadas Danve ended. Shinde dismissed calls to strictly follow legislative traditions dating back to 1947, saying practices need not mirror historical norms. The Opposition, weakened after last year’s assembly polls where no party secured the required 10 per cent of seats, has criticised the delay and decided to boycott the government’s customary tea party ahead of the winter session.
India opens new China chancery
The Consulate General of India in Shanghai inaugurated its new, state-of-the-art Chancery at the Dawning Centre in Changning District, marking a major upgrade after 32 years at its previous premises. The 1,436.63-square-metre facility doubles the operational space, consolidating consular, commercial, cultural, and administrative sections on a single modern floor, enhancing efficiency and public service delivery. The inauguration was attended by nearly 400 guests, including Ambassador Pradeep Kumar Rawat, diplomats, Shanghai officials, business leaders, and members of the Indian community across East China. Consul General Pratik Mathur thanked the Ministry of External Affairs and Shanghai authorities and emphasised the Chancery’s strategic location in the Hongqiao-Gubei business corridor, offering improved outreach and accessibility.
