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Chhattisgarh police killed 14 Naxalites, including a leader with ₹1 crore bounty, raising concerns over state violence and authoritarianism.
![Three soldiers martyred, 19 terrorists killed in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa during military operations on Tuesday, says ISPR. [Image via ISPR]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/07233731e5e4e9c.webp "07233731e5e4e9c")
Three soldiers martyred, 19 terrorists killed in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa during military operations on Tuesday, says ISPR.
![At least 8 policemen killed in a Maoist bomb blast in central India, highlighting decades of conflict in the Red Corridor. [Image via Al Jazeera]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/WEB-MAP-INDIA-CHHATTISGARH-1000X562-1736163429.webp "WEB-MAP-INDIA-CHHATTISGARH-1000X562-1736163429")
At least 8 policemen killed in a Maoist bomb blast in central India, highlighting decades of conflict in the Red Corridor.
On Jan 5, TTP, labeled Fitna al Khawarij, declared war on Pakistan’s security and economy, making confronting Fitna al Khawarij essential for national stability.
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TTP statements threaten PML-N, military-linked businesses, escalating tensions amid Pakistan’s political and security crisis.
![Fitna Al-Khawarij isn't just history—it’s happening now. Afghan Taliban's tacit support of TTP reignits violent extremism and threatens global peace. [Image via SAT Creatives]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/SAT-Web-Banners-35-1600x917.webp "SAT Web Banners (35)")
Fitna Al-Khawarij isn’t just history—it’s happening now. Afghan Taliban’s tacit support of TTP reignits violent extremism and threatens global peace.
![Report unveils an Indian assassination programme targeting individuals in Pakistan since 2021, stirring regional tensions. [Image via Washington Post]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/imrs-1-1-1600x1600.webp "imrs (1) (1)")
Report unveils an Indian assassination programme targeting individuals in Pakistan since 2021, stirring regional tensions.
![Militants attacked Kadangband in Indian district of Imphal West at 1 am; village volunteers returned fire as security forces intervened. [Representational Image via ANI]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Security-personnel-stand-guard-after-a-militant-at_1725281802243_1735706313988.webp "Security-personnel-stand-guard-after-a-militant-at_1725281802243_1735706313988")
Militants attacked Kadangband in Indian district of Imphal West at 1 am; village volunteers returned fire as security forces intervened.
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Afghanistan condemns Pakistan airstrikes in Paktika, claiming death of civilians and escalating tensions between the two countries
Reports from Paktika suggest Pakistani airstrikes may have hit TTP hideouts, including training camps and media centers.