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Wednesday, August 13, 2025
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Topic: Bastar

29 Maoists killed in Kanker ambush—What India must do to prevent their replacement

The Maoist insurgency has been wiped out from Telangana and seems in terminal decline across India. But in the Adivasi territories of Dandakaryana, it is stubbornly refusing to die.

Leftover plates, cracker bursts, Maoists ‘falling after taking hits’ — inside Op Hapatola in Kanker

Continuous inputs about movement of top Maoist cadres were received over last 30 days leading up to Monday when security personnel decided to go for kill, say officers.

School dropout with ‘weakness for money’ — who was Maoist Shankar Rao, killed in Bastar operation

Rao was a division committee member of the local Maoist unit in the Bastar region. Another Maoist killed in the operation, Lalita Gotta, carried a reward of Rs 9 lakh.

Chhattisgarh Maoists’ den breached for first time — how the Abujmarh operation was executed

29 suspected Maoists were killed and three personnel were wounded in a massive counterinsurgency operation. This was the first time security forces breached the Naxal fortress.  

Propaganda or political? Bastar: The Naxal Story teaser sparks what Sudipto Sen intended

Left, liberal, vampanthi, pseudo-intellectual, Naxalite, and JNU—Adah Sharma mouths all these words in the 1 minute 17-second teaser of Sudipto Sen's upcoming film.

First phase of polling underway in Chhattisgarh for state’s 20 assembly seats

In the first phase, 223 candidates, including 25 women, are in the fray, and as per electoral rolls, 40,78,681 voters are eligible to exercise their franchise.

In poll-bound Chhattisgarh’s conflict-hit Bastar villages, children dream big — NEET, UPSC & NDA

According to govt data, Chhattisgarh has been one of the hardest hit by Left Wing Extremism. But better education facilities have meant children want to pursue higher goals.

Swap vehicles, change meeting venue — how Bastar’s politicians give Maoists the slip in poll season

Suspected Maoists stabbed to death BJP's vice-president in Narayanpur while he was campaigning for this month's polls. Leaders across parties are targets as they 'represent the Indian state'.

Roads, security camps & a bridge put Bastar villages on poll map. Maoists resist with pamphlets & bombs

Bastar, the heartland of the Maoist conflict, votes 7 November in first phase of Chhattisgarh assembly polls. Several initiatives promise to ease the voting experience this time.

Snipers, underground bunkers, pipe bombs — Naxals’ new strategy ‘to counter aerial strikes in Bastar’

80-page document, originally in Gondi, details strategies to counter aerial strikes through diagrams & images. In last 2 yrs, security forces have denied aerial bombing Bastar.

On Camera

Hrithik Roshan & Jr NTR in Janaab-e-Aali is exactly what a dance-off should not be

Forget comparing it with classics like Hrithik’s Ek Pal Ka Jeena or the slick title track of Dhoom 2, Janaab-e-Aali does not even come close to Ghungroo.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

India expands Southeast Asia defence footprint with new joint venture in Philippines

Memorandum of understanding between SMPP and ADFC was signed during state visit of Philippines’ President to India earlier this month.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.