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RANCHI: Registering their presence once again in the Saranda jungles, the CPI (Maoists) unleashed violence by setting ablaze another mobile tower in Bahda village under the Chotanagara area late on Monday night, creating panic among locals. Earlier on Saturday, the Maoists had torched a mobile tower in Kolbonga village under the Jaraikela police station area. These attacks coincide with the Maoists' 'Resistance Week', being observed by them across five states, including Jharkhand. According to locals, more than a dozen armed cadres of the CPI (Maoists) arrived in the village late on Monday night and set the mobile tower on fire. First, they warned people not to leave their homes, then poured petrol on the panels and battery equipment within the tower premises before setting them ablaze, they said. The villagers said that within a short time, the entire tower was engulfed in flames. The sound of explosions continued until around 1 am, terrifying the entire village, they said.
Bhubaneswar: Commuters, patients and examinees faced a tough time on Thursday as the Congress-led statewide bandh disrupted vehicular movement and train services. The dawn-to-dusk bandh, supported by Left parties, was called demanding justice for the 20-year-old Balasore student who died by suicide over alleged sexual harassment by a faculty member and the apparent inaction by college authorities to her complaint.Three-year-old Raju Munda, from Dhenkanal district's Kankadahad block, died after th ...Read More >
Bengaluru, Jul 19 (PTI) Hockey India on Saturday announced a 40-member core probable group for the upcoming senior women's national coaching camp, which will be held at the Sports Authority of India (SAI) Centre here from July 21 to August 29. The camp holds significant importance as the Indian women's hockey team gears up for the women's Asia Cup, set to begin on September 5 in Hangzhou, China. The tournament will serve as a direct qualification pathway for the 2026 FIH Women's World Cup, with only the champion earning a guaranteed spot. All players from the previous camp have been retaine ...Read More >
Bijapur: The two Maoists killed in an encounter with security personnel in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district a day ago carried a cumulative bounty of Rs 16 lakh, police said on Saturday. Hidma Podiyam (34) and Munna Madkam (25), members of military platoon no. 1 of the outlawed CPI (Maoists), were neutralised in a gunfight with a team of the District Reserve Guard in the forest of the south-west region of the district on Friday, Bijapur Superintendent of Police Jitendra Kumar Yadav said. He said that the security forces recovered a .303 rifle, a 12-bore gun, eight rounds, batteries, cordex wir ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 28 (PTI) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday rejected the ceasefire offer given by Maoists, saying if the extremists want to surrender and lay down arms, they are most welcome to do so and security forces would not fire a single bullet on them. "Recently, to spread confusion, a letter was written stating that what has happened so far has been a mistake, that a ceasefire should be declared, and that we (Naxals) want to surrender. I want to say there will be no ceasefire. If you want to surrender, there is no need for a ceasefire. Lay down your arms, not a single bullet will ...Read More >
Imphal: Security forces arrested three Maoist rebels and one member of the Red Army after busting an insurgent hideout during anti-militant operations conducted in Manipur's Imphal Valley on Sunday. According to police reports, they captured Ngairangbam Apollo Meetei, also known as Ibungo (37), a cadre of the banned Kangleipak Communist Party-Maoist (KCP-Maoist), from his residence under Lamlai Police Station in Imphal East district. They also arrested Angom Achou Singh (34), a KCP (City Meitei) cadre from Phayeng Ching Khunou, near his home under Lamsang Police Station in Imphal West distri ...Read More >
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has charged five individuals, including goldy Brar, in relation to the 2024 Gurugram club bombing plot, as revealed in a recently filed chargesheet. This case involves a conspiracy to bomb two clubs, aiming to disrupt communal harmony in Haryana, with the banned terrorist group Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) implicated. The NIA's investigation highlights the severity of the plot. Those charged include satinderjit Singh (Goldy Brar), Sachin Talian, Ankit, Bhavish, and Randeep Singh. News Directory 3 provides crucial updates on sensitive cases such ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 28 (PTI) India's gains from importing discounted Russian oil are estimated to be just USD 2.5 billion per annum, significantly lower than the previously speculated range of USD 10-25 billion, a research report said on Thursday. Stopping Russian oil imports would force India, the world's third-largest oil importer and consumer, to rely on limited alternatives, potentially driving global crude prices up to USD 100 per barrel amid rising demand and tight supply. "Benefit from Russian oil imports is way less than exaggerated media numbers," brokerage CLSA said in a report. While ...Read More >
Security forces killed two top Maoist leaders in Chhattisgarh. Katta Ramchandra Reddy and Kadri Satyanarayan Reddy had huge bounties on their heads. The operation occurred on the Chhattisgarh-Maharashtra border. Recent operations have eliminated several key Maoist figures. The government aims to eradicate Naxalism by March 2026. Weapons were recovered from the encounter site. The two members of the central committee of the banned Communist Party of India (Maoist) killed on Monday in Chhattisgarh ...Read More >
Twenty-seven Naxalites, including 10 women and several high-value targets, surrendered in Chhattisgarh's Sukma district. They cited disillusionment with Maoist ideology and the growing influence of security forces. The surrender follows a similar event in Maharashtra and aligns with the government's goal to eradicate Naxalism by March 2026. Sukma (Chhattisgarh): As many as 27 Naxalites, 16 of them carrying a collective bounty of Rs 50 lakh, surrendered in Chhattisgarh's Sukma district on Wednesd ...Read More >
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season has barely begun, but it has already delivered its first major controversy. Following Kolkata Knight Riders' (KKR) six-wicket defeat to Mumbai Indians (MI) at the Wankhede Stadium, a pointed remark from captain Ajinkya Rahane has triggered a wider debate - forcing Cricket Australia (CA) to step in with a clarification. At the centre of the storm is Cameron Green, KKR's high-profile signing worth INR 25.20 crore, who did not bowl a single over despite MI's dominant chase of 220. KKR seemed in control after posting a commanding 220/4, but the script ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 17 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi today emphatically declared, "India won't stop, India won't halt," underscoring the country's unstoppable momentum amid remarkable economic growth and transformative reforms". Speaking at the NDTV World Summit, PM Modi expressed strong national confidence, stating, "India is not in the mood to stop today! We will neither pause nor slow down. 140 crore Indians will move forward together with full momentum." His remarks highlighted India's extraordinary journey from being part of the "fragile five" economies to now ranking among the world's t ...Read More >
Hyderabad, Jul 14 (PTI) Five members of the outlawed CPI (Maoists) from Chhattisgarh surrendered before the police in Mulugu district of Telangana on Monday. The Maoists, who held various ranks, including that of an Area Committee Member (ACM) laid down arms before Mulugu District Superintendent of Police Shabarish P, an official release said. After learning about the development and welfare schemes for Tribal (Adivasi) people and welfare measures being taken up by the Telangana government for surrendered Maoists, the ultras decided to renounce violence and surrender, it said. A total of 73 ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 7 (ANI): Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare & Rural Development, Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Monday inaugurated the 11th edition of the India Maize Summit, organized by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) in association with (IIMR) Indian Institute of Maize Research. Speaking at event, Chouhan emphasized that 'Farmers' sewa is our mool mantra,' reaffirming the government's commitment to farmer-centric policies. He outlined a multi-pronged strategy to boost maize production, and increase farmer incomes, while ensuring environme ...Read More >
Jammu- Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday reviewed the ongoing restoration work of the historic Mubarak Mandi complex, which was the power centre of the Dogra kings in Jammu, and stressed on enhancing its heritage appeal. The Mubarak Mandi Complex is one of Jammu's most significant architectural heritage sites and is envisioned as a comprehensive cultural centre, housing museums, conference venues and heritage hospitality services. Accompanied by Advisor Nasir Aslam Wani and MLA Yudhvir Sethi during the visit, the chief minister was briefed in detail on the multi-phas ...Read More >
Kurnool (Andhra Pradesh), Oct 26 (PTI) Andhra Pradesh police on Sunday confirmed that the two bike-borne persons connected to the Bengaluru-bound bus fire accident, which claimed the lives of 19 passengers, were drunk. In the wee hours of October 24, the sleeper bus ran over a two-wheeler, which had already met in an accident, at Chinna Tekuru village in Kurnool district. There were 44 passengers on the bus and several managed to escape. The two-wheeler was dragged forward underneath the bus, leading to the bursting of its fuel tank and subsequent ignition and intensification of the blaze w ...Read More >
Kurnool (Andhra Pradesh), Oct 26 (PTI) Andhra Pradesh police on Sunday confirmed that the two bike-borne persons connected to the Bengaluru-bound bus fire accident, which claimed the lives of 19 passengers, were drunk. In the wee hours of October 24, the sleeper bus ran over a two-wheeler, which had already met in an accident, at Chinna Tekuru village in Kurnool district. There were 44 passengers on the bus and several managed to escape. The two-wheeler was dragged forward underneath the bus, leading to the bursting of its fuel tank and subsequent ignition of the fire. "We just received th ...Read More >
Chaibasa (Jharkhand) [India], April 6 (ANI): A Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) jawan has sustained injuries in an IED blast during an anti-naxal operation in the forests of Saranda in Jharkhand, the police said. According to the police, the injured jawan has been airlifted to Ranchi for better medical assessment and treatment after the blast. Also Read | Student Confronts Nikhil Kamath Over His Anti-MBA Stance at Columbia Business School, His Response Goes Viral (Watch Video). Further details regarding the incident are awaited. Meanwhile, Naxalite leader Prashant Bose, who carried a bo ...Read More >
A Central Reserve Police Force jawan was critically injured in an IED blast during an anti-Naxal operation in Saranda forest. Security forces intensified operations as Maoists escalate use of explosives in the insurgency-affected region Chaibasa/Ranchi: A Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) jawan was critically injured on Monday after he stepped on an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) during an anti-Naxal operation in the dense Saranda forest of Jharkhand's West Singhbhum district, officials sai ...Read More >
Chaibasa (Jharkhand) [India], April 6 (ANI): A Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) jawan has sustained injuries in an IED blast during an anti-naxal operation in the forests of Saranda in Jharkhand, the police said. According to the police, the injured jawan has been airlifted to Ranchi for better medical assessment and treatment after the blast. Further details regarding the incident are awaited. Meanwhile, Naxalite leader Prashant Bose, who carried a bounty of one crore rupees on his head and was lodged in Ranchi's Birsa Munda Jail, passed away on Thursday. The top CPI Maoist leader brea ...Read More >
Raipur, July 12 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a breakthrough in Chhattisgarh's anti-Naxal campaign, 23 Maoists, carrying a Rs 1.18 crore reward, surrendered before senior police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) officials in Sukma district on Saturday. The surrendered cadres carried a cumulative bounty of Rs 1.18 crore, with 11 of them listed as senior operatives in the Maoist hierarchy. Among the group was Podiam Bhima alias Lokesh, a divisional committee member accused of orchestrating the 2012 abduction of Sukma's first collector, Alex Paul Menon. The surrender marks a significant blow to th ...Read More >
Hyderabad: In a blow to the CPI (Maoist), three senior state committee members, carrying a reward of Rs 20 lakh each, surrendered to Telangana Police on Friday. The surrender comes amid deepening rifts within the Maoist leadership.K Venkataiah alias Vikas, a native of Siddipet, M Venkatraju, a native of Hanumakonda, and his wife Todam Ganga were active in Chhattisgarh before their surrender. Venkataiah was in charge of South Bastar divisional committee, Venkatraju headed the Chaitanya Natya Manda ...Read More >
Raipur : As many as 44 Maoist cadres surrendered across the Bastar region in four districts on Tuesday, police said. Authorities reiterated their appeal to the remaining Maoist cadres to abandon violence and join the mainstream, noting the limited window to avail rehabilitation benefits as the Union government's deadline to eliminate left wing extremism (LWE) ends on Tuesday. In Bijapur, 25 Maoists, including 12 women, laid down arms under the 'Puna Margem (new way) - Rehabilitation to Renewal' initiative. The cadres, linked to the Dandakaranya special zonal committee (DKSZC), carried a cumu ...Read More >
As many as 44 Maoists from five districts of Bastar division in Chhattisgarh surrendered before security forces on Tuesday (March 31, 2026), said a senior police officer. The surrender led to recoveries of a large cache of arms and ammunitions apart from cash amounting to ₹3 crore and gold worth over ₹11 crore, which were displayed on Tuesday (March 31, 2026), the officer added, highlighting the significance of the date that was set by the Centre as the deadline for elimination of Maoism fro ...Read More >
Ranchi (Jharkhand) [India], April 3 (ANI): Naxalite leader Prashant Bose, who carried a bounty of one crore rupees and was lodged in Ranchi's Birsa Munda Jail, passed away on Thursday. The top CPI Maoist leader breathed his last while undergoing treatment at Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences, authorities said. Also Read | Global Food Prices Set to Surge Further if West Asia Conflict Persists Beyond 40 Days, Warns FAO. According to RIMS Superintendent Dr. Hiren Birua, the 82-year-old Bose was suffering from multiple ailments and was being treated in jail. When his condition worsened, he ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Leaders of the Communist Party of India (CPI) and the Bharatiya Khet Mazdoor Union (BKMU) staged a protest Wednesday, alleging a severe crisis in the supply of government-run LPG cylinders and accusing authorities of failing to address consumer hardship. Addressing the demonstration, CPI state Assistant Secretary Jayanta Das claimed that despite assurances from the Centre and the state government of no shortage, consumers are unable to obtain cooking gas even 24 days after booking. "The situation has worsened amid global uncertainties linked to tensions in the Middle East," he a ...Read More >
Chaibasa (Jharkhand), Jul 4 (PTI) Security forces on Friday recovered 30 IEDs from a forested area in Jharkhand's West Singhbhum district, a police officer said. The Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) most probably were hidden by a proscribed Naxal outfit, the police officer said, adding that the security forces recovered the IEDs from a part of the forested area which is under the jurisdiction of the Toklo police station. The Superintendent of Police (SP) of West Singhbhum district, Rakesh Ranjan, received an intelligence input that CPI (Maoists) have concealed explosives in large quantiti ...Read More >
New Delhi: Union home minister Amit Shah on Sunday declared that there will be "no ceasefire" offer from Maoists and reiterated that Maoism will be completely wiped out from the entire country by March 31, 2026. Shah was referring to recent media reports about a purported letter of talks between the government and banned CPI (Maoists), amid the ongoing action by the security forces. He further urged the cadres to give up arms and embrace rehabilitation, saying, "Those who want to surrender and want to leave violence will be welcomed on a red carpet." Shah said that as many 18 central committee ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: A day after Union Home Minister Amit Shah ruled out ceasefire with Maoists, CPI general secretary D Raja on Monday questioned the decision, pointing to the Naxals' offer of holding a dialogue with the government. "Maoists want dialogue with the government. They have proposed a ceasefire... Why the Indian government cannot accept?" Raja said. Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday rejected the ceasefire offer given by Maoists, saying if the extremists want to surrender and lay down arms, they are most welcome to do so, and that security forces would not fire a single bullet at the ...Read More >
A group of Maoists had torched a mobile tower and pasted posters at Bahda village under Chota Nagra Police Station limits in the intervening period between Monday late night and early hours of Tuesday, West Singhbhum Superintendent of Police, Amit Renu said. "This act, the second in a few days, shows the desperation of the rebels in the face of continuous combing operation against the Left Wing Extremists . Even in the posters, they have asked for stopping police operations. We will continue wit ...Read More >
A Maoist cadre carrying a reward of ₹5 lakh was killed in an encounter with security forces in Chhattisgarh's Sukma district on Sunday, police said. A team of the District Reserve Guard (DRG) had launched a search operation based on intelligence inputs about Maoist presence, during which a gunbattle broke out in a forested, hilly area. Sukma Superintendent of Police (SP) Kiran Chavan said that intermittent firing continued between the DRG team and Maoists since the morning hours. "During the ...Read More >