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Wednesday, January 7, 2026
TopicNaxalism

Topic: Naxalism

Nishikant Dubey tried to undermine the judiciary. BJP leaders supporting him is troubling

ThePrint view on the most important issues this week.

Security forces kill 30 suspected Maoists in 2 simultaneous ops in Bastar. Toll crosses 100 this yr

1 DRG jawan was also killed in the operation in Bijapur. Union Home Minister Amit Shah has set a deadline of March 2026 to eradicate Maoism from the country.

Global media on why India risks ‘growing old before getting rich’ & its Basmati battle with Pakistan

International publications also look at why left extremism in India is currently at its ‘weakest’ & how UK universities are rushing to open campuses here.

How CM Fadnavis wants to strengthen his home minister credentials with special focus on Gadchiroli

This comes as law & order incidents in state put focus on department. Fadnavis govt plans to bring in investment of over Rs 60,000 crore & set up an airport in district.

Over 200 ‘senior Maoists’ eliminated since 2021 on path to ‘Naxal-free India’, top commanders prove elusive

The aggressive action by the security forces appears to be in line with Home Minister Amit Shah’s declaration that Naxalism will be completely eliminated by 2026.

Amit Shah wants India to be Naxal-free by 2026. Inside Chhattisgarh meeting where a plan was laid out

At a high-level meeting in Raipur, the home minister praised BJP govt and state police's crackdown on Naxal activities & assured them they'll receive necessary resources within 20 days.

Incoming J&K DGP Nalin Prabhat is ‘field officer’ hardened by stints in Naxal hotbeds, South Kashmir

Nalin Prabhat will take over from outgoing J&K DGP RR Swain on 1 October, 14 yrs after he played key role in daring hostage rescue at Srinagar's Punjab Hotel.

Jail term for ‘sympathisers’, power to seize property — what Maharashtra’s Public Security Bill says

If passed, all offences under the act, meant to 'tackle menace of Naxalism', shall be cognisable & non-bailable. Oppn says bill is 'draconian' & ruling govt is raising 'urban Naxal bogey'.

SubscriberWrites: Wayanad and a tryst with ‘naxalism’

Wayanad, cradle of the failed Naxalite movement in Kerala is now a new & prosperous district which is much sought-after holiday destination both by domestic & international tourists.

‘8 Naxalites, 1 jawan’ killed in encounter in Chhattisgarh’s Narayanpur

2 more security personnel injured. Encounter in forests of Abujhmad has been underway for past two days, say officials.

On Camera

A 2-hour op, precise extradition—what Maduro’s capture tells us about modern US military

Despite multiple agencies being involved, the US could maintain a clear chain of command. This is something India should consider too, as it defines the theatre command structures.

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.

S-300, Su-30 jets, T-72 tanks: Inventory of Venezuela’s largely Russian-origin arsenal

Venezuela also boasts of a diverse portfolio of unmanned aerial vehicles capable of carrying out surveillance, reconnaissance and being employed for kinetic purposes as well.

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.