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Sunday, January 11, 2026
TopicChhattisgarh

Topic: Chhattisgarh

Excise case: EOW cites ‘coal deal bid for brother-in-law’ to show influence of Bhupesh Baghel’s son

Chhattisgarh EOW's charge sheet says Bhupesh Baghel’s son was 'controlling player' who pocketed Rs 200-250 cr. Chaitanya's lawyer calls allegations 'move to prejudice case further'.

3 DRG personnel killed, bodies of 12 Maoists recovered in Bijapur-Dantewada border gunfight

Encounter began around 9am with joint team of Dantewada-Bijapur DRG, Special Task Force, CRPF and CoBRA commandos launching a search operation.

Same same but different—the FIR clubbing riddle & how SC has dealt with it over the years

Hearing plea by Johar Chhattisgarh Party chief Amit Baghel, SC told him to ‘enjoy travelling all over the country’. Baghel faces FIRs in multiple states stemming from his remarks on Sindhis.

Internal security, anti-Naxal strategy on agenda at DG-IG police conference in Raipur

The 60th annual national conference, being held for the first time in Chhattisgah capital, is likely to be attended by PM Modi.

Chhattisgarh pitches state as hub for ‘specialty steel’, nets investment plans of Rs 6,321 crore

Speaking at 2nd Investor Connect, CM Vishnu Deo Sai says 'we have been able to attract a lot of investors.' The focus of the event was the steel sector. 

41 Naxalites surrender in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur, 32 collectively carried Rs 1.19 cr bounty

The Naxalites surrendered before senior police officers, saying they were influenced by the new surrender policy and the 'Poona Margham' reintegration drive, SP Jitendra Kumar Yadav said.

Blood-stained stamp of Madvi Hidma: Lethal Maoist commander who outsmarted security forces for decades

Security forces took down Hidma, known for brutal attacks on security personnel in Chhattisgarh, in an encounter Tuesday, a ‘more significant’ killing than of top leader Basavaraju.

Dreaded Maoist commander Madvi Hidma killed in encounter at Chhattisgarh-Andhra border

Hidma, the second in command among the Maoist ranks, was among the key planners of several deadly attacks, including the 2010 Dantewada ambush that killed 74 CRPF personnel.

Bilaspur train accident: Death toll rises to 8, several trapped and critically injured

The accident occurred when the irst bogie of a goods train collided with the last bogie of a local train. Railways have mobilised all resources & are taking measure to treat the injured.

‘Can’t be made scapegoats’: Why CBI court exonerated two UPA-era officials in coal scam case

Special CBI judge also discharges RKM Powergen, the company allotted the Fatehpur East coal block in Chhattisgarh, and two of its officials, saying its application made it the ‘most deserving’ firm

On Camera

How to treat melasma—strict sun protection, oral therapies and targeted lasers

Classic features of the disease include brown, gray-brown, or bluish patches on cheeks, forehead, upper lip, nose, and chin—often forming a mask-like pattern.

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.