India security
India's Successful Campaign Against Left Wing Extremism: Approaching a Maoist-Free 2026
Dec 11, 2025 01:53 am CST
India is on the verge of eliminating Left Wing Extremism, with Maoist-affected districts reduced from 126 in 2014 to just 11 in 2025. Violence has decreased by nearly 90%, surrenders are outpacing arrests, and comprehensive security, development, and rehabilitation strategies are proving effective. The government aims for a Maoist-free India by March 2026.
PM Modi Announces Major Progress in India's Fight Against Maoist Terror: Districts Affected Reduced from 125 to 3
Nov 02, 2025 01:25 am CST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced significant progress in India's fight against Maoist insurgency, with affected districts reducing from 125 to just 3 over the past 11 years. Speaking at Chhattisgarh's 25th anniversary celebrations, Modi highlighted the transformation of former terror hubs into centers of development, credited recent mass surrenders of Maoists, and inaugurated projects worth Rs 14,260 crore spanning healthcare, infrastructure and housing initiatives that will accelerate the region's growth following decades of violence.
Historic Mass Surrender: 170 Maoists Including Top Commander Lay Down Arms in Chhattisgarh's Anti-Naxal Campaign
Oct 16, 2025 09:04 pm CST
In a significant breakthrough in India's fight against left-wing extremism, 170 Maoists including intelligence chief Rupesh surrendered in Chhattisgarh, bringing the total to 258 surrenders across two states in just 48 hours. This historic development marks a turning point in the region's security situation, with authorities declaring North Bastar and Abujhmad completely free from Naxalite violence for the first time in decades.
Drug-Laden Pak Drones Significant Threat To India's Internal Security: Report
Sep 17, 2025 02:38 am CST
A "sharp" spike has been seen in the sightings and recovery of drug-laden drones coming into India from Pakistan across the international border in Punjab over the last four years, posing a "significant" threat to the country's internal security