Papa Rao's surrender marks a crucial turning point in history of armed Maoist movement & its presence in Dandkaranya region, once considered the den of the banned outfit.
The Vishnu Deo Sai government's 2026-27 budget outlined a post-Naxal era vision for Chhattisgarh's tribal-majority belts of Bastar & Surguja. Finance Minister OP Choudhary presented it Tuesday.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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...
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.
The current Iran war has laid bare a fundamental reality: 20 per cent of global energy trade cannot afford to rely on a single artery, no matter how resilient and cost-effective.
Regulator seeks feedback on allowing firms to repurchase shares via exchanges after tax changes, as markets reel from war-led selloff and foreign outflows.
It’s easy to understand why the government can’t speak the hard truth. When this war ends, as all wars do, India’s interests will lie with both the winner and the loser.
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