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Monday, January 5, 2026
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Topic: Naxal

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.

‘Delhi blast accused also young, educated, brainwashed’—Police’s analogy for ‘pro-Hidma’ AQI protesters

The parallel was drawn as Delhi Police sought remand of the accused protesters. A group of six was remanded to three-day custody of the police.

SubscriberWrites: Naxal-free India needs Naxal-free universities

Urban Naxalism is shifting from forests to campuses. Universities must counter extremist ideologies, promote critical thinking, and build resilient, nation-focused youth.

2023 Chhattisgarh BJP leader’s murder: NIA files chargesheet against father-son duo of naxal operatives

Shivanand Nag & his father Narayan Prasad Nag have been charged under various sections of the Indian Penal Code Act & UAPA for the murder of local BJP leader Ratan Dubey.

Naxal killed in encounter in Jharkhand’s Chaibasa, SLR rifle & other weapons recovered

Ongoing joint operation is led by the district police and COBRA battalion, Jharkhand Police and IG Operations official said.

Security forces kill 2 Naxals carrying combined bounty of Rs 1.16 crore in Chhattisgarh

Vijay Reddy, carrying a Rs 90 lakh bounty, & Lokesh Salame, with a Rs 26 lakh reward, were killed in a joint op by Chhattisgarh police & ITBP. The slain ultras were on the hunt for the past two decades.

‘Give up weapons, surrender, join mainstream before March 2026’—Amit Shah rules out talks with Maoists

Speaking at a rally after inaugurating Turmeric Board headquarters in Telangana, the Union home minister said Modi govt's policy is 'no talk' with those who hold arms.

Basavaraju—tech grad to Maoist commander-in-chief who scripted deadliest massacres including Dantewada

This is the first time in three decades in battle against Naxalism that a general secretary-ranked leader has been neutralised by forces, Union Home Minister Amit Shah posted on 'X'.

4 Naxals, head constable killed in encounter in Chhattisgarh’s Bastar

A joint team of security personnel was engaged in an anti-Naxal operation when a gunfight broke out Saturday in a forest along the border of Narayanpur and Dantewada.

Lay down arms or face ‘all-out’ action, Amit Shah warns Naxals

The Union Minister says Narendra Modi has decided that Naxal violence and ideology would be wiped out from country.

On Camera

BCCI has sabotaged India’s approach to Bangladesh

The BCCI decision has given new life to the lunatic fringe of the Hindu Right. It now has the confidence to force policy changes in accordance with its communal campaigns.

Trump threatens India with fresh tariffs on Russian oil, calls PM Modi a ‘good guy’

The latest comment comes as New Delhi and Washington have yet to sign a trade agreement. India’s purchase of Russian oil has reduced, but Moscow remains top source for crude.

Greece looking at TATA’s WhAP infantry combat vehicle for army procurement

If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.

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.