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.
Industry says manufacturers have 2-4 weeks of buffer stocks, but prolonged disruption could push up shortage risks, especially of consumables like IV and syringes.
French newspaper La Tribune earlier last week indicated that UAE withdrew from deal to fund EUR 3.5 billion. India is looking to order 114 new Rafales, which could include the F5.
China patiently invested capital, skill and technology in coal gasification. Unlike it, we won’t move from words to action. As crude prices decline, we lose interest.
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