13 Naxals capitulate in Chhattisgarh

Jagdalpur (Chhattisgarh), July 24 (UNI) Thirteen Maoists have surrendered in Chhattisgarh’s insurgency-affected Bastar division’s Narayanpur and Sukma districts. Eight rebels — including a technical team commander — who were active in Narayanpur’s Abujhmad, capitulated during an anti-Naxal operation. The others were active in Sukma’s Jagargunda and Chintalnar areas. In order to implement Union Home Affairs…

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China downplays India, Bangladesh concerns on dam construction on Yarlung Zangbo river

New Delhi/Beijing, July 24 (UNI) China has downplayed concerns by India and Bangladesh that the dam being constructed on Yarlung Zangbo River in Tibet would adversely impact downstream regions and said Beijing is engaged in cooperation with downstream countries on sharing hydrological data, flood prevention and disaster reduction. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said…

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China describes as ‘positive development’ issuance of visas by India

New Delhi/Beijing, July 24 (UNI) China has described as a ‘’positive development’’ India’s move to resume issuing tourist visas to Chinese nationals, first time in five years, and said easing cross-border travel is widely beneficial. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said Beijing takes note of this positive development and will maintain communication and consultation…

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