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Topic: Bastar

Hidma gone, Sonu out & Devujee on the run—Maoists fight battle of survival as forces close in

In the past 2 years, forces have killed over 300 cadres & leaders, including Basavaraju, Hidma & central committee members. Also, more than 800 cadres have surrendered.

Another contractual govt school teacher killed in Bastar. Why Naxals are ‘targeting shiksha doots’

According to Bastar Range Police, Naxal cadres have allegedly killed 6 such teachers in the region so far this year, with number of civilians 'killed' by them at 32.

Bastar tribal labeled ‘informer’, killed by Maoists after Independence Day celebration

Maoist cadres killed Manish during the public hearing at a 'Jan Adalat', alleging he was a police informer, say police. Body is still to be recovered because of the monsoon rains.

Maoist sniper, deputy commander of Madvi Hidma’s battalion, killed in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur

Sodhi Kanna carried a reward of Rs 8 lakh. Security forces had launched the operation on 4 July in Indravati National Park after receiving inputs on the presence of Maoist cadres.

The Great Bastar Makeover—from red corridor to green tourism

Jagdalpur DM wanted to empower the district's cultural exchange. His goal was to record a Coke Studio song infused with Bastar folk music. What came of that ambition was Jadoo Bastar.

Born out of ‘desperation’, DRG is first line against Maoists in Bastar. Tech is giving them an edge

Narayanpur/Jagdalpur/Dantewada: Nearly half a dozen security personnel in camouflage uniform are locked on mobile phones in a well-lit room, minutes after the sun sets in...

Gallantry award-winning Additional SP rank officer killed in IED blast triggered by Maoists in Bastar

Blast occurred while Akash Rao Girepunje & other officers were on foot patrol, investigating an incident of vehicle burning by Naxalites. This is the 2nd IED blast death in under a month.

At CM’s conclave chaired by Modi, recognition for Chhattisgarh’s Bastar model

CM Vishnu Deo Sai also made a presentation on the ‘Bastar Model’ during conclave of chief ministers chaired by PM Modi on 25 May.

Citing precedent, Bastar IG says CPI (Maoist) unlikely to get new gen secy after Basavaraju

The IG's assertions, made in an interview with ThePrint, come 10 days after security forces killed Basavaraju & 26 other Maoists in a 3-day encounter in Abujmarh.

Abujhmarh op shut Basavaraju chapter of Maoist insurgency. How homegrown DRG gave forces edge

Among these are former Maoists who brought to the table their knowledge about unit within the armed wing of CPI (Maoist) responsible for protecting top leaders including Basavaraju.

On Camera

Satyajit Ray to Neeraj Ghaywan’s Homebound — how Martin Scorsese plays patron saint at Oscars

Neeraj Ghaywan’s Homebound, starring Ishaan Khatter, Vishal Jethwa, Janhvi Kapoor, has been shortlisted in the Best International Feature Film category for the 98th Academy Awards.

Grounded no more: Andhra govt revives no-frills Dagadarthi airport near Nellore to boost south coast link

As Visakhapatnam readies a mega airport, the Andhra Pradesh government has revived its shelved Dagadarthi project, aiming to boost cargo and connectivity on the south coast.

Oreshnik, ATACMS & Storm Shadow: All about the missiles Russia and Ukraine are firing

Both the Russian and Ukrainian militaries are leaning on drones, but they’re also firing cruise and ballistic missiles, some of them relatively new and experimental.

Thank you Trump, again. India now has reason to shed fear of free trade and spur reform

UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.