Chhattisgarh
Nitin Nabin: From Chhattisgarh Strategist to BJP National Executive President
Dec 14, 2025 11:23 pm CST
Senior Bihar leader Nitin Nabin has been appointed as BJP's National Executive President following his remarkable success in overturning Congress dominance in Chhattisgarh. His strategic approach to organizational restructuring and grassroots management led BJP to decisive victories in both Assembly and Lok Sabha elections, demonstrating leadership capabilities that transcend regional politics.
India's Fight Against Maoism: Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra Declare Maoist-Free Status Ahead of 2026 Deadline
Dec 12, 2025 11:23 pm CST
In a significant development in India's fight against left-wing extremism, Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra have officially declared themselves Maoist-free months ahead of the March 2026 deadline. This breakthrough marks the collapse of the Red Corridor as security operations intensify, leaving only a handful of senior Maoist leaders remaining. The declaration represents the most substantial progress toward permanently ending what was once India's greatest internal security challenge, with development now reaching areas previously dominated by insurgents.
Election Commission Extends Special Intensive Revision Deadlines in Six States While Bengal's Timeline Remains Unchanged
Dec 11, 2025 07:28 pm CST
The Election Commission has extended the special intensive revision (SIR) exercise for voter roll cleanup in Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Uttar Pradesh, and Andaman and Nicobar Islands, while maintaining original deadlines for West Bengal and other states. This extension follows criticism from opposition parties about impractical timelines overburdening election officials, with updated publication dates for draft electoral rolls now scheduled throughout December.
Mobile Connectivity Transforms Former Maoist Stronghold in Bastar: A Digital Revolution in Rural Chhattisgarh
Dec 07, 2025 01:54 pm CST
Once isolated by Maoist insurgency, Kondapalli village in Chhattisgarh's Bastar region celebrates its first mobile network connection as part of a broader rural development initiative. The "Niyad Nella Naar" program under Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai has installed 728 new mobile towers across the region, bringing digital connectivity, essential services, and new opportunities to previously marginalized tribal communities. This technological milestone symbolizes the declining influence of Maoism and marks the beginning of digital inclusion for remote forest villages.
Miraculous Reunion: How Electoral Roll Verification Brought Rajasthan Man Home After 45 Years of Separation
Nov 28, 2025 03:10 pm CST
After 45 years of separation, a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) electoral roll campaign helped reunite Uday Singh with his family in Rajasthan's Bhilwara district. Despite memory loss from an accident while working in Chhattisgarh 1,300 kilometers away, the voter verification process triggered recognition that led to an emotional homecoming celebrated by the entire village with traditional ceremonies.
15-Year-Old Student Dies by Suicide After Alleging Sexual Harassment by School Principal in Chhattisgarh
Nov 25, 2025 02:49 am CST
A 15-year-old girl in Chhattisgarh's Jashpur district committed suicide at her school after leaving a note accusing the principal of sexual harassment. Police have arrested the principal and discovered the school was operating an unauthorized hostel housing 33 students. A multi-department investigation and magisterial inquiry are underway to determine the full circumstances of this tragic incident.
Chhattisgarh Speaker Raman Singh Recounts Harrowing Encounter with Maoist Gunfire
Nov 21, 2025 08:14 pm CST
Former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister and current Assembly Speaker Raman Singh shares his firsthand experience surviving a Maoist attack in Chhuriya town, highlighting the once-prevalent reality of insurgent violence in the state and criticizing previous governments for failing to effectively combat Naxalism despite having the opportunity to do so.
Elite Anti-Maoist Officer Inspector Ashish Sharma Killed During Operation at Tri-State Border
Nov 19, 2025 04:39 pm CST
Inspector Ashish Sharma, a decorated two-time gallantry medal recipient from Madhya Pradesh's elite Hawk Force, was killed during a joint operation against armed Maoists near the MP-Chhattisgarh-Maharashtra border. The 40-year-old officer, known for leading from the front, sustained fatal gunshot wounds while commanding a multi-state police team acting on intelligence about Maoist activity in the region.
Two High-Ranking Women Maoists Surrender: A Turning Point in India's Anti-Maoist Campaign
Nov 19, 2025 03:30 pm CST
In a significant development for India's counter-Maoist operations, two high-value women Maoists with bounties of Rs 14 lakh and Rs 17 lakh surrendered within five days in Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh. Their confessions reveal shocking insights into Maoist operations, gender exploitation within the movement, and crucial intelligence about remaining cadres in the tri-state MMC zone. Security agencies believe these surrenders could accelerate the collapse of Maoist presence in the region before the March deadline.
The Fall of Madvi Hidma: How India's Most Feared Maoist Commander's Reign of Terror Ended in Bastar
Nov 18, 2025 11:21 pm CST
For over two decades, Madvi Hidma terrorized Bastar as the CPI (Maoist) most lethal commander, orchestrating India's deadliest Naxal attacks including the Tadmetla massacre that killed 76 CRPF personnel. His journey from a 16-year-old tribal recruit to Central Committee member ended in a decisive encounter in Maredmilli forest, marking a historic turning point in India's fight against left-wing extremism and bringing closure to Bastar's bloodiest chapter.