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Topic: Raipur

Nava Raipur is becoming the capital it was meant to be. ‘Edu city, spiritual city, IT city’

Chhattisgarh’s administrative capital Nava Raipur stayed half-empty for 20 years. Now, with MoUs signed, ministers moving in, and cafes opening, the city is stirring to life.

5 Maoists killed, 2 soldiers injured in encounter in Chhattisgarh’s Bastar

Two security personnel injured in exchange of fire with Maoists in Chhattisgarh's Bastar have been shifted to Raipur for treatment.

Raipur to host 17th Divya Kala Mela

The week-long fair will showcase products created by 100 Divyang artisans, artists, and entrepreneurs from over 20 states and union territories.

‘Never retired, will never retire’: Sonia Gandhi quashes speculation on her future in politics

Congress leader Alka Lamba scotched rumours saying Sonia told her she never took a break from politics. Rumours of retirement had spread after her speech on 2nd day of AICC plenary.

Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel’s father gets bail in anti-Brahmin remarks case

A Raipur court Friday granted bail to Nand Kumar Baghel who was arrested earlier this week for allegedly asking people to 'boycott' and evict Brahmins.

In Chhattisgarh’s Raipur, hospitals are running out of beds as Covid cases surge

As Chhattisgarh sees surge in Covid cases, state's capital Raipur has been the highest contributor with over 24,000 active cases and 1,492 deaths so far.

Raipur has run out of hearse vans as Covid toll rises, hospitals sending out bodies in trucks

With Covid cases and deaths touching new highs in Chhattisgarh every day, Raipur has become the epicentre of the virus. On Tuesday, the state was the third worst hit in India.

Why a Bangladesh plane that made emergency landing in 2015 is still stuck in Raipur

After years of back and forth with Bangladesh's United Airways, AAI in January began legal process to evict aircraft, which has notched up Rs 1.25 crore in parking dues.

Hospital chiefs take lead on Covid vaccine drive launch, no major plaints from first recipients

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched India’s massive Covid-19 vaccination programme Saturday. First recipients urge others to take the vaccine jab.

On Camera

How GST changed import duty revenue for states—no blame, more profit

The IGST component of total import duty collections is growing faster than that from Customs duty. And states enjoy a larger share in the rapidly growing pie of IGST on imports.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

India expands Southeast Asia defence footprint with new joint venture in Philippines

Memorandum of understanding between SMPP and ADFC was signed during state visit of Philippines’ President to India earlier this month.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.