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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 on Jun 12, 2026 11:11 am IST

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 on May 20, 2026 07:05 am IST

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 on May 19, 2026 11:37 am IST

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 on Mar 30, 2026 07:21 pm IST

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 on Mar 25, 2026 10:57 am IST

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 on Feb 25, 2026 08:21 am IST

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

Union home minister Amit Shah addresses an event in Chhattisgarh. (ANI)
Published on Feb 09, 2026 03:35 pm IST

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 on Feb 07, 2026 04:13 pm IST

Review: Landscapes of Wilderness by Narendra

The woods are lovely, dark and deep: Abujhmad (Wikimedia Commons)
Published on Jan 23, 2026 09:33 pm IST

Security forces launch hunt for last major Maoist commander in Bastar

Maoist commander Paparao. (Sourced)
Published on Jan 19, 2026 01:50 pm IST

Red corridor to white flag: The lives of former Naxalites

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Surrendered Maoists (from L to R), Dhannu, Rajman, Chaitu and Rupesh. (HT PHOTO)
Published on Dec 24, 2025 08:48 am IST

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 on Nov 19, 2025 01:45 am IST

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 on Sept 14, 2025 07:45 am IST

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 on Sept 10, 2025 03:15 am IST

Chhattisgarh CM visits flood-hit areas in Bastar, directs speedy rehabilitation

Chhattisgarh CM visits flood-hit areas in Bastar, directs speedy rehabilitation
Updated on Oct 07, 2025 10:09 am IST

'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 on Sept 01, 2025 05:47 am IST

Chhattisgarh: Bastar floods leave 8 dead, CM Sai directs officials to extend all possible help

Chhattisgarh: Bastar floods leave 8 dead, CM Sai directs officials to extend all possible help
Updated on Oct 07, 2025 09:05 am IST

CRPF erects memorial for troops killed in Bastar anti-Naxal operations

CRPF erects memorial for troops killed in Bastar anti-Naxal operations
Updated on Oct 07, 2025 07:13 am IST

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 on Jul 15, 2025 01:43 pm IST

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

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Tribal artists during the 'Bastar Pandum 2025', a festival organised to showcase tribal art and culture, at Jagdalpur in Bastar. (PTI Photo)
Published on May 20, 2025 07:18 pm IST

2 Maoists killed in encounter with security forces in Chhattisgarh

The two Maoists—Haldar and Rame — carried rewards of 8 lakh and 5 lakh, respectively, on their heads. (Representational image)
Published on Apr 16, 2025 04:25 pm IST

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 on Jan 06, 2025 09:47 am IST

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

Amit Shah (PTI)
Updated on Dec 05, 2024 08:08 am IST

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 on Oct 05, 2024 04:49 am IST

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

Raima Sen on Bengal cinema
Published on Aug 31, 2024 08:10 am IST

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 on Aug 29, 2024 02:45 pm IST

Adah Sharma reveals she was diagnosed with endometriosis due to stress

Adah Sharma was last seen in Bastar
Updated on Jun 07, 2024 11:26 pm IST

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 on May 26, 2024 01:34 pm IST

Dandakaranya diaries: Untold poll experiences from Bastar

At the grassroots, interactions with polling officials painted a portrait of selfless commitment. (PTI)
Updated on May 24, 2024 09:14 am IST

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

(Representative Photo)
Updated on May 10, 2024 07:29 pm IST