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Sai presents Bastar development roadmap, during meeting with PM Modi

Sai sought continued central assistance for the proposed industrial, energy, healthcare, irrigation and connectivity projects.

Published 2 days ago

Chhattisgarh targets ₹30,000 monthly income for Bastar families within 3 years

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary and Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma at the 11th meeting of the Governing Council of NITI Aayog chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in New Delhi on Thursday.

Published 51 days ago

Amit Shah outlines plan for Bastar’s development, eradication of Maoist violence

Union Home Minister Amit Shah addresses a press conference, in Jagdalpur, Bastar district, Chhattisgarh, Tuesday, May 19, 2026.

Updated 74 days ago

Bastar witnessed ‘real freedom’ only after end of Maoist violence: Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah during a meeting on development works in Bastar, at Jagdalpur, in Bastar district. (PTI photo)

Published 75 days ago

Naxalism has been almost eradicated from Bastar: Amit Shah in Lok Sabha

Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Lok Sabha during the budget session of Parliament, in New Delhi

Updated 125 days ago

Red stronghold to retreat: Paparao’s surrender marks turning point in Bastar

As one of the last senior commanders in Bastar, Paparao’s surrender further weakens an already fragile network and highlights how sustained security operations, development initiatives, and rehabilitation policies have steadily eroded the insurgency.

Published 130 days ago

Surrender of 4 top Maoists in Telangana turning point against extremism: Chhattisgarh police

Surrender of 4 top Maoists in Telangana turning point against extremism: Chhattisgarh police

Published 158 days ago

Maoism never benefitted society, brought only destruction: Amit Shah in Bastar

Union home minister Amit Shah addresses an event in Chhattisgarh. (ANI)

Published 174 days ago

Government action ended Maoist fear in Bastar, development dawns: President Murmu

Bastar, Feb 07 (ANI): President Droupadi Murmu delivers a speech during the inaugural event of Bastar Pandum 2026 at Jagdalpur, in Bastar on Saturday. (Office of Press Secretary to the President/ANI Photo) (ANI)

Published 176 days ago

Review: Landscapes of Wilderness by Narendra

The woods are lovely, dark and deep: Abujhmad (Wikimedia Commons)

Published 191 days ago

Security forces launch hunt for last major Maoist commander in Bastar

Maoist commander Paparao. (Sourced)

Published 195 days ago

Red corridor to white flag: The lives of former Naxalites

Surrendered Maoists (from L to R), Dhannu, Rajman, Chaitu and Rupesh. (HT PHOTO)

Published 221 days ago

Madvi Hidma: How a tribal boy rose to become a dreaded Maoist

Top Naxalite commander Madvi Hidma, who had masterminded several attacks over the last two decades, was killed in an encounter in neighbouring Andhra Pradesh on Tuesday. (CRPF)

Published 256 days ago

Blow to Maoist movement as Central Committee member Sujatha surrenders

The surrender of the Maoist member not only reflects the deep crisis of confidence and is a result of the relentless and aggressive operations launched by the police.

Published 322 days ago

CPI (Maoist) gets third Telugu leader as its chief

Ever since the CPI (Maoist) party was formed on September 21, 2004, following the merger of the CPI (Marxist-Leninist) People’s War with the Maoist Communist Centre of India (MCCI), the party was being headed by the Telugu leaders. (Representative Image)

Updated 326 days ago

'Don't support Sudershan Reddy': Bastar Shanti Samiti appeals ahead of VP poll

Reddy, who served as Chief Justice of the Guwahati High Court before being elevated to the Supreme Court in 2007, retired in July 2011.

Updated 335 days ago

Bastar: Intensified anti-Maoist operations prompt change in rebel strategy

Around 20,000 security forces have been deployed in Chhattisgarh and Maharashtra for the anti-Maoist operations. (AFP)

Published 383 days ago

HistoriCity: Enigmatic Bastar a mix of ancient tribal culture, Hindu influences

Tribal artists during the 'Bastar Pandum 2025', a festival organised to showcase tribal art and culture, at Jagdalpur in Bastar. (PTI Photo)

Published 439 days ago

2 Maoists killed in encounter with security forces in Chhattisgarh

The two Maoists—Haldar and Rame — carried rewards of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>8 lakh and <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>5 lakh, respectively, on their heads. (Representational image)

Published 473 days ago

Who was Mukesh Chandrakar? Body of Bastar journalist found inside septic tank

Mukesh Chandrakar had lost his parents when he was very young and is survived by his brother Yukesh, also a journalist.

Updated 573 days ago

Shah likely to spend night at forward base in Bastar next week

Amit Shah (PTI)

Updated 605 days ago

Security forces kill 28 Maoists in encounter in Chhattisgarh's Narayanpur

The encounter between Moaists and Chhattisgarh Police took place in the jungles of Abujhmad in Naryanpur district of Bastar region.

Updated 666 days ago

Raima Sen on sexual abuse in Bengali cinema: Only women…

Raima Sen on Bengal cinema

Published 701 days ago

3 Maoists killed in gunfight with security forces in Chhattisgarh’s Bastar: Police

A joint team of DRG, STF and BSF had launched a search operation in the Abujhmad area. (Representative file photo)

Published 703 days ago

Adah Sharma reveals she was diagnosed with endometriosis due to stress

Adah Sharma was last seen in Bastar

Updated 786 days ago

Chhattisgarh : 33 Maoists surrender in Bastar’s Bijapur

The Chhattisgarh police said 109 Naxalites have so far quit violence in Bastar’s Bijapur district so far this year. (Representative Image)

Published 798 days ago

Dandakaranya diaries: Untold poll experiences from Bastar

At the grassroots, interactions with polling officials painted a portrait of selfless commitment. (PTI)

Updated 800 days ago

12 Maoists killed in gunfight with security forces in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur

(Representative Photo)

Updated 814 days ago

Two brothers, abducted on Wednesday in Bijapur, found dead

The Bijapur police said they are yet to confirm if the two were killed by Maoists (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Published 821 days ago

IAF starts flying polling teams to booths deep inside Bastar’s forests

Polling teams being flown in IAF choppers to polling stations in Bastar Lok Sabha constituency (X/BastarDistrict)

Published 838 days ago

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