Prime Minister Modi urged chief secretaries to prevent Maoism’s resurgence in liberated areas by accelerating infrastructure and welfare projects. He emphasized all-round development, including rehabilitation for surrendered individuals, to ensure they remain in the mainstream. The PM also called for “deregulation cells” to boost reforms and improve ease of living and doing business.

The decisive victory for the Albanian nationalist Vetevendosje party means a third term for leader Albin Kurti. 

​The decisive victory for the Albanian nationalist Vetevendosje party means a third term for leader Albin Kurti.  

A tragic derailment of the Interoceanic Train in southern Mexico has claimed at least 13 lives and injured 98 passengers. The accident occurred near Nizanda, halting vital rail traffic connecting the Pacific and Gulf coasts. Inaugurated last year, the train is a key part of Mexico’s ambitious plan to develop the Isthmus of Tehuantepec into a major trade corridor.