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Wednesday, January 7, 2026
TopicChhattisgarh elections

Topic: Chhattisgarh elections

New Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai says 9 ministers to be inducted into cabinet today

This will take the strength of the cabinet to 12. Swearing-in at Raj Bhavan at 11.45 am.

Celebrating economic distress with ‘free schemes’ & World Cup cheers ‘with a cough’

The best cartoons of the day, chosen by the editors at ThePrint.

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.

Congress won 30/90 Chhattisgarh seats with over 50% votes in 2018. What it could mean for 2023

Nineteen of the 30 seats where the Congress achieved a 50 percent vote share in 2018 had been won by the BJP in 2013, when it secured its third consecutive term in power.

EC announces assembly election schedule for 5 states, polling to begin from 7 November

The Election Commission said the elections in Rajasthan, Mizoram, Telangana and Madhya Pradesh will be held in a single phase whereas Chhattisgarh will have a second phase of voting.

On Camera

How artificial intelligence is reshaping terrorism and state security risks

Terrorist groups are increasingly using AI for propaganda, recruitment and attacks, forcing states to rethink security strategies.

Underlining sluggish exports, NITI Aayog flags need to jump-start India’s automotive market

Govt think tank flags India’s skewed auto export mix, warns domestic focus and high tariffs are limiting its global footprint; also highlights how auto components are a bright spot.

Bangladesh-Pakistan look to expand ties to defence procurement as Dhaka shows ‘interest’ in JF-17s

Pakistan military said it has assured Bangladesh of fast-tracked delivery of Super Mushshak trainer aircraft during high level defence meet held Tuesday.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.