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Kanker (Chhattisgarh) [India], September 28 (ANI): Three Maoists, including a woman cadre, were killed in a gun battle with security forces in Chhattisgarh's Kanker district on Sunday, police said. According to police, the encounter broke out in the forested hill region of Chhindkhadak village, under the Kanker police station limits, when a joint team of the District Reserve Guard (DRG) from Kanker and Gariaband, along with Border Security Force (BSF) personnel, launched a search operation. Se ...Read More >
Varanasi: At least four persons were killed and nine suffered grave injuries when a bus with around 50 pilgrims from Chhattisgarh collided with a trailer near Sihipur crossing in Jaunpur in early Monday, police said. The pilgrims were heading to Varanasi from Ayodhya.Jaunpur SP Kaustubh said: "The bus was passing through Sihipur crossing around 3 am when its driver attempted to overtake a trailer. However, he lost control of the steering, and it collided with the trailer." Upon receiving informa ...Read More >
Raipur/Jaunpur, Sep 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic death of four devotees from the state in a devastating road accident that occurred early Monday morning on the Varanasi-Lucknow National Highway near Sihipur village in Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. The accident involved a double-decker sleeper bus carrying around 50 pilgrims from Chhattisgarh, returning from a religious tour of Ayodhya. According to local police repo ...Read More >
Bastar: Independence Day will be celebrated for the first time in 29 villages of Chhattisgarh's Bastar, which has been witnessing Naxal violence for decades. "All preparations are over and 29 villages will be celebrating Independence Day for the first time. Many of these villages are located along the Chhattisgarh-Maharashtra, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh borders," Bastar IG Sundarraj P said. According to the IG, a total of 29 new police camps have been established in this region in the last o ...Read More >
Mohla , Two senior Naxalites, carrying collective rewards of ₹35 lakh, were killed in an encounter with security personnel in Chhattisgarh's Mohla-Manpur-Ambagarh Chowki district on Wednesday, police said. The encounter took place late in the afternoon in the forest of Banda Pahad hill under Madanwada police station area, when a team of District Reserve Guard was out on an anti-Naxal operation, Superintendent of Police YP Singh said. A team of Indo-Tibetan Border Police was also involved in t ...Read More >
New Delhi: Leaders of the 24 party I.N.D.I.A. bloc met virtually on Saturday to finalise their strategy for the Monsoon Session of Parliament, which begins on Monday. They agreed to focus on eight priority issues, while reserving the option to raise additional local concerns as they arise. Among the key issues identified are Pahalgam terror attack and the Centre's response, Operation Sindoor and US President Donald Trump's claim that he brokered an India Pakistan cease fire ("five jets were sho ...Read More >
The official said that the car rammed into a concrete barrier on the side of a small bridge and caught fire Four people were killed and two suffered injuries after their car crashed into a concrete barrier on the side of a bridge and burst into flames in Chhattisgarh's Kanker district in the wee hours of Saturday (July 19, 2025), police said. The accident occurred near Kulgaon, under the jurisdiction of the Kanker police station, when the victims were heading to Kanker from Keshkal around 1.30 ...Read More >
Raipur: Four youths were early on Saturday morning burnt to death when the car in which they were travelling rammed into a bridge railing in Kanker under Bastar in Chhattisgarh, police said. Two other passengers in the car were injured in the incident. The youths were returning to Kanker in the car after a long-drive in the night when the tragedy took place, police said. The car caught fire after it crashed into the railing of an under-construction bridge in Kanker, trapping four youths insid ...Read More >
RAIPUR: The six Maoists killed in Abujhmarh on Friday included four women, a Divisional Committee Member (DVCM) and commander of PLGA Platoon No. 01, who played a critical role in facilitating the movement of senior Maoist leaders and carried a cash bounty of Rs 48 lakh.Six Maoists were killed during a fierce encounter in the dense forests of Pariya-Kakur in Abujhmarh in Narayanpur district of Bastar division. The operation was conducted under the state-led "Marh Bachao Abhiyan" and part of the ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) BJP spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi launched a scathing attack on the Gandhi family on Saturday, accusing them of shielding each other in corruption cases and questioning the constitutional propriety of Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi's recent tweet defending his brother-in-law Robert Vadra. Speaking to the media in New Delhi, Trivedi took a sharp dig at LoP Gandhi, saying, "He stood in support of his 'hardworking farmer' brother- ...Read More >
Raipur, July 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) Chhattisgarh's Kanker witnessed a grim Saturday as two separate accidents on National Highway claimed five lives and left several injured, underscoring the persistent dangers of speeding and poor road management in the region. The first tragedy occurred around 1 a.m. near Aturgaon village, where a car carrying six young men crashed into the concrete edge of an old bridge adjacent to one under construction. The collision triggered a fire in the vehicle due to sp ...Read More >
PNN Gurgaon (Haryana) [India], July 19: The spotlight shone brightly at the Leela Ambience Mall, Gurgaon, as the grand finale of Mrs World International 2025 Season 3 unfolded in an unforgettable celebration of strength, elegance, and transformation. This year's edition was particularly momentous, as it marked 11 iconic years of Glamour Gurgaon, a platform that has redefined the narrative of beauty and empowered thousands of women to dream, evolve, and shine on a global stage. Bringing togethe ...Read More >
Kanker (Chhattisgarh), July 19 (UNI) Four persons were burnt alive and two injured today when their speeding car heading here from Keshkal along National Highway(NH) 30 burst into flames after colliding against the railing of a bridge in the vicinity of this district's Aatur village, police said. The accident occurred at 0100 hrs. Those hurt have been admitted at the District Hospital. Fire brigade personnel brought the blaze under control. The burnt corpses will be brought out of the vehicle ...Read More >
Amritsar, July 18 (SocialNews.XYZ) Leader of Opposition in Punjab and Congress lawmaker Partap Singh Bajwa, on Friday demanded that Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann immediately convene an all-party meeting in Amritsar to discuss continuing threats to the Golden Temple through threatening emails. Speaking after paying obeisance at Sri Harmandir Sahib, where he was accompanied by Congress MP Gurjeet Singh Aujla, Sukhwinder Singh Danny Bandala and other Congress leaders, Bajwa said that he met with of ...Read More >
Raipur (Chhattisgarh) [India], July 18 (ANI): Six bodies of Naxalites have been recovered in the ongoing exchange of fire between security forces and Maoists in Chhattisgarh Abujhmad region of Narayanpur District, a top police officer said. A huge quantity of weapons, including AK-47 rifles and SLR rifles, have been recovered so far from the spot. Search operation is underway, said Inspector General of Police (IGP) in Bastar range of Chhattisgarh, Sundarraj. Earlier, twenty-three Naxalites, ca ...Read More >
Dimapur, Jul 18 (PTI) Two persons have died of Japanese Encephalitis (JE) in Nagaland, a health department official said on Friday. Chief Medical Officer, Dimapur, Dr Yartenla Jamir, said that of the seven JE cases detected in Dimapur, Chumoukedima, and Niuland districts, two persons have died so far. She expressed concern over the rise in Japanese encephalitis (JE) cases in the three districts, especially during the monsoon season, which increases the risk of transmission. The Health departm ...Read More >
Raipur (Chhattisgarh) [India], July 18 (ANI): Six bodies of Naxalites have been recovered in the ongoing exchange of fire between security forces and Maoists in Chhattisgarh Abujhmad region of Narayanpur District, a top police officer said. "A huge quantity of weapons, including AK-47 rifles and SLR rifles, have been recovered so far from the spot. Search operation is underway," said Inspector General of Police (IGP) in Bastar range of Chhattisgarh, Sundarraj. Also Read | US Designates Lashkar ...Read More >
Raipur, Jul 3 (PTI) Faced with mounting protests, the Chhattisgarh forest department on Thursday withdrew its directive that had effectively barred all other government departments, NGOs and private entities from undertaking any activity concerning Community Forest Resource Rights (CFRR). Forest Minister Kedar Kashyap has directed that the advisory be withdrawn, the department said in a statement. The directive was perceived by a section of society as an attempt to restrict rights, it said. Al ...Read More >
Raipur, Jul 3 (PTI) Faced with mounting protests, the Chhattisgarh forest department on Thursday withdrew its directive that had effectively barred all other government departments, NGOs and private entities from undertaking any activity concerning Community Forest Resource Rights (CFRR). Forest Minister Kedar Kashyap has directed that the advisory be withdrawn, the department said in a statement. The directive was perceived by a section of society as an attempt to restrict rights, it said. Un ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Axiom-4 crew members, including Shubhanshu Shukla, were welcomed with hugs and drinks as they stepped into the International Space Station on Thursday. The newly launched spacecraft -- the fifth in the Dragon series and named Grace -- successfully completed a soft docking with the International Space Station at 4.01pm while orbiting above the North Atlantic Ocean."At 6:31 am EDT (4:01 IST) on Thursday, the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft docked to the International Space Station for the four ...Read More >
Narayanpur (Chhattisgarh), Jun 26 (PTI) Two women Naxalites carrying a collective bounty of Rs 6 lakh have been killed in an encounter with security personnel in Chhattisgarh's Narayanpur district, police said on Thursday. The gunfight broke out late Wednesday evening in a forest under Kohkameta police station limits in Abhujmaad area when a joint team of security personnel was out on an anti-Naxal operation, said Sundarraj P, Inspector General of Police, Bastar Range. District Reserve Guard ( ...Read More >
Raipur (Chhattisgarh) [India], June 7 (ANI): Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday during his visit to Delhi and had a detailed discussion with the PM regarding the construction of the multipurpose Bodhghat dam project and the Indravati-Mahanadi interlinking project as national projects. During their discussion, the Chief Minister highlighted that the Bastar division has long been affected by Naxalism, which has hindered the development of irrigat ...Read More >
Srinagar- A high-stakes political and business feud has erupted between Elon Musk, the world's richest man, and U.S. President Donald Trump, jeopardising billions in federal contracts, a landmark robotaxi rollout, and potentially complicating the Republican legislative agenda just months before key elections. The once-close alliance between the two influential figures collapsed this week after Musk launched a scathing attack on Trump's sweeping tax-cut and spending bill, calling it a "disgustin ...Read More >
Raipur (Chhattisgarh) [India], June 7 (ANI): Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday during his visit to Delhi and had a detailed discussion with the PM regarding the construction of the multipurpose Bodhghat dam project and the Indravati-Mahanadi interlinking project as national projects. During their discussion, the Chief Minister highlighted that the Bastar division has long been affected by Naxalism, which has hindered the development of irrigat ...Read More >
RAIPUR: National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed a chargesheet against a Maoist operative in connection with the targeted killing of Indian Army personnel Motiram Achala in Chhattisgarh's Bastar. The incident, which occurred in February 2024, is being investigated as part of a larger conspiracy by the banned CPI (Maoist) group to spread terror in the region. The accused, Ashu Korsa from Bijapur district, has been charged under multiple sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and the Unlawfu ...Read More >
Raipur, Jun 7 (PTI) Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai said on Saturday that he discussed two proposed irrigation projects in the state with Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his visit to Delhi and sought the Centre's nod for them. Sai, who returned to Raipur in the morning, said the PM assured that he would consider the two projects - Bodhghat and Indravati-Mahanadi interlinking work. Crucial for the development of the Bastar region, where Naxalites are retreating, they have been pro ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 7 (ANI): The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has chargesheeted an accused arrested earlier in the Chhattisgarh Indian Army personnel's targeted killing case of February 2024, according to an official statement from the agency. Ashu Korsa of Bijapur (Chhattisgarh) has been chargesheeted under section 302 read with 120B of IPC, 1860 and sections 16, 18, 20, 38 & 39 of UA (P) Act before the NIA Special Court at Jagdalpur. NIA investigations in the case had revealed tha ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 7 (ANI): The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has chargesheeted an accused arrested earlier in the Chhattisgarh Indian Army personnel's targeted killing case of February 2024, according to an official statement from the agency. Ashu Korsa of Bijapur (Chhattisgarh) has been chargesheeted under section 302 read with 120B of IPC, 1860 and sections 16, 18, 20, 38 & 39 of UA (P) Act before the NIA Special Court at Jagdalpur. NIA investigations in the case had revealed tha ...Read More >
Imphal, June 7 (UNI) Three militants were nabbed in separate incidents during the last 24 hours in Manipur, police said on Saturday. Manipur Police arrested a militant from Moidangpok Awang Leikai from Khumbong Bazar under Imphal West District, they said. Security forces arrested a militant from the Elangkhanpokpi Mayai Leikai area under Kakching district. Security forces apprehended a militant from Wangoo Samushang in Bishnupur district and elected members from Kumbi area. In an operation, ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jun 7 (PTI) The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has chargesheeted a Maoist cadre for his involvement in the targeted killing of an Army personnel in Chhattisgarh last year, officials said on Saturday. The accused has been identified as Ashu Korsa of Bijapur in Chhattisgarh in the chargesheet filed before the NIA special court in Jagdalpur on Friday, they said. NIA investigations in the case revealed that the accused was involved in the criminal conspiracy of the CPI (Maoist), a ...Read More >
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