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Sunday, February 15, 2026
TopicNaxal

Topic: Naxal

Rise & fall of Pathiram Manjhi, Jharkhand’s most feared Maoist military commander

From a tribal hamlet in Giridih to the central committee of CPI (Maoist), carrying a bounty of Rs 2.4 cr, Manjhi’s rise was built on ambushes & explosives—until security forces killed him Friday.

In another blow to Maoists, Central Committee member with Rs 1 cr bounty among 15 killed in Jharkhand

Pathiram Manjhi was killed in an encounter in Saranda forests. The forces are now pursuing Thippiri Tirupathi, the only remaining top leader of the banned outfit.

‘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.

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'.

Gadchiroli police gun down 12 Maoists in encounter, Chhattisgarh STF sees 2 casualties in IED blast

Forces in Maharashtra and Chhattisgarh were on lookout for Maoists after tipoff. Those eliminated include senior leaders carrying total reward of Rs 85 lakh on their heads.

Chhattisgarh nurses are wading through rivers to help tribal women with prenatal care

According to state data, early referral centres have resulted in more institutional births, but terrain & lack of connectivity are biggest challenges for caregivers in Naxal-infested Abujmarh.

From Naxalite to lawyer to MLA, now with PhD: Meet Seethakka, Congress ‘phenomenon’ in Telangana

From her Covid relief work to Bharat Jodo, tribal leader Danasari Anasuya alias Seethakka has brought much-needed good press for Congress, which has only 5 MLAs in Telangana.

Baghel blows bugle of ‘Congress victory’ at tourism conclave, talks of winning tribal confidence

New Delhi: Dismissing solicitor general Tushar Mehta's allegations that a close aide of Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel had met a judge of the...

‘Wage war on terrorism but follow procedure’: What HC said as it quashed GN Saibaba’s conviction

GN Saibaba and five others were convicted under UAPA in 2017. The Bombay HC has said the earlier conviction is 'null and void', and has ordered their release.

On Camera

How Nehru defended restrictions on freedom of speech and the press

On 29 May 1951, Jawaharlal Nehru defended adding 'reasonable restrictions' to Article 19, arguing that free speech must be balanced with national security and unity.

Andhra proposes Rs 100-cr wealth fund, eyes Norway-style sovereign fund model to drive growth

Andhra Pradesh Finance Minister Payyavula Keshav presented a Rs 3.32 lakh crore budget for 2026–27 in the assembly Saturday.

Australian amphibian aircraft firm eyes Indian civil & military market, ties up with Apogee Aerospace

Aligning with India's push to promote inter-coastal air connectivity, Apogee has ordered 15 seaplanes in a deal valued at Rs 3,500 crore.

The new Great Game—Trump’s playing for time, China for leverage & India for wiggle room

This is the game every nation is now learning to play. Some are finding new allies or seeing value among nations where they’d seen marginal interest. The starkest example is India & Europe.