Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai has ordered strict action against those forcing people into manual scavenging after three sanitation workers died cleaning a septic tank at a hospital in Raipur. The CM has directed officials to ensure assistance to the victims' families and take legal action against those responsible.
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai has ordered strict action against illegal opium farming after several cases surfaced in the state. The government has instructed departments to investigate and ensure stringent action against those involved.
Fifteen Naxalites, including a Special Zonal Committee-level member, surrendered to security forces in Chhattisgarh's Mahasamund district, marking a significant development in the state's efforts to combat Naxalism.
Fifteen Naxalites, including a veteran ultra with a significant bounty, surrendered in Chhattisgarh, effectively dismantling the Maoist movement in the Raipur-Sambalpur region.
In a significant victory for the government's anti-Naxal efforts, 108 Maoists, including 44 women, surrendered in Chhattisgarh's Bastar district, citing disillusionment and the appeal of rehabilitation programs. The surrender also led to the recovery of a large cache of weapons and valuables.
The inaugural Khelo India Tribal Games will be held in Chhattisgarh, featuring seven medal sports and aiming to empower tribal athletes and promote grassroots inclusion.
The inaugural Khelo India Tribal Games will be held in Chhattisgarh, featuring seven medal sports and aiming to empower tribal athletes and promote grassroots inclusion.
The Chhattisgarh assembly was disrupted by Congress protests over alleged illegal opium cultivation on a BJP functionary's farm, leading to the suspension of several MLAs.
A 26-year-old man was killed in a bear attack in Chhattisgarh's Korba district. The victim had gone to the forest to graze his goats and did not return home. The forest department has provided immediate relief to the family and urged villagers to be cautious.
Security forces in Chhattisgarh's Gariaband district recovered a significant cache of cash, arms, and ammunition from Maoist hideouts, acting on information from surrendered Naxalites.
Authorities in Chhattisgarh's Durg district demolished an illegally constructed shop belonging to the brother of a suspended BJP leader arrested in connection with opium cultivation.
A BJP Kisan Morcha leader has been detained for questioning in connection with the alleged cultivation of illegal opium on a farm in Durg district, Chhattisgarh. The leader has been suspended from the party amid the controversy.
Authorities in Chhattisgarh have uncovered illegal opium cultivation, leading to seizures and political accusations. The discovery follows a previous incident involving a BJP leader, raising questions about the state government's role.
Four people were killed and 25 others injured when a mini goods van overturned in Chhattisgarh's Raigarh district. The accident occurred as the victims were returning from a family function.
108 Maoists surrendered in Chhattisgarh's Bastar district, yielding a large cache of weapons and cash. The surrender highlights the government's success in combating Left Wing Extremism and the weakening of Maoist ideology.
A woman constable was found dead in her residence in Raipur, Chhattisgarh, with police investigating the circumstances surrounding her death, which appears to be a suicide.
Ahead of T20 game with NZ, skipper Yadav, others go on jungle safari in Chhattisgarh
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has strongly criticised Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for alleging his involvement in the attack on nuns in Chhattisgarh, calling the remarks ignorant and excessive.
Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, and Delhi secure their places in the pre-quarterfinals of the Under-19 girls' team event at the UTT Inter-State Junior and Youth National Table Tennis Championships. Other teams like Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, NCOE, Karnataka and Gujarat have virtually secured their pre-quarterfinal berths.
Goa police have dismantled an IPL betting racket operating from a house in South Goa, arresting four individuals and seizing cash and electronic devices.
Chandigarh and Karnataka emerged victorious in their respective Division B matches, while Mizoram, Haryana, Odisha, and Jharkhand secured wins in Division A games at the Hockey India Sub Junior Women National Championship.
Delhi, Uttarakhand, Chhattisgarh, Jammu & Kashmir, Mizoram, and Bihar recorded victories on the fourth day of the 16th Hockey India Sub Junior Men National Championship. Assam and Le Puducherry played to a draw.
A community in Chhattisgarh's Balod district has banned engaged couples from speaking to each other privately on the phone until their wedding, citing concerns about increasing relationship break-ups.
Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Bengal, and Arunachal Pradesh recorded victories in their respective matches at the 16th Hockey India Sub Junior Men National Championship held in Rajgir.
Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Bengal, and Arunachal Pradesh recorded victories in the 16th Hockey India Sub Junior Women National Championship.
Odisha's Director General of Police (DGP) YB Khurania announced that 77 Maoists have surrendered to police in the state between January 2025 and March 2025. He also noted that 23 Maoists from Odisha surrendered in Chhattisgarh during the same period, and 27 Maoists were killed in encounters with security forces.
The Railway Protection Force (RPF) in Nagpur has arrested three members of a gang that recruited unemployed youths to commit thefts on trains, offering them fixed monthly salaries.
Jharkhand sprinters Shiv Kumar Soren and Prithvi Oraon emerged as the fastest athletes at the inaugural Khelo India Tribal Games, while hosts Chhattisgarh secured medals in shot put and discus throw.
The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a plea challenging the validity of the Rajasthan Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Act, 2025, potentially impacting religious freedom and state legislation.
Goa Police's Crime Branch busted an illegal IPL cricket betting racket, arresting 10 individuals after raids on two villas in Ribandar and Kadamba Plateau. Authorities seized mobile phones, laptops, SIM cards, and cash worth approximately Rs 28 lakh.
Andhra Pradesh, Mizoram, and Delhi recorded significant victories on the second day of the 16th Sub-Junior Men's National Hockey Championship in Rajgir.
Two Naxalites, carrying a collective reward of Rs 7 lakh, were killed in an encounter with security forces in Bijapur district of Chhattisgarh. The operation was launched based on inputs about the presence of Maoist cadres in the area.
The Chhattisgarh High Court has strongly criticised Amit Jogi, son of former Chief Minister Ajit Jogi, for employing delaying tactics in the Ram Avtar Jaggi murder case, accusing him of obstructing justice.
Jharkhand, Himachal Pradesh, and Mizoram secured multiple gold medals at the Khelo India Tribal Games, with wrestling and weightlifting events taking centre stage.
Karnataka continues to lead the medal tally at the Khelo India Tribal Games, driven by swimming success, while Chhattisgarh achieves its best performance.
A combination of security pressure and rehabilitation efforts has significantly weakened Naxalism in India, leading to numerous surrenders and the elimination of key leaders.
Police in Haridwar, Uttarakhand, have arrested a Bangladeshi woman for allegedly residing illegally in India using counterfeit documents. An Indian man has also been detained for providing her with shelter and assisting her in obtaining the fake documents.
As the March 31 deadline arrives, a wave of Maoist surrenders suggests insurgency's end, but political and social concerns remain.
OpenAI reports India is a leading AI market with strengths in coding, data analysis, and reasoning, but adoption is heavily concentrated in top cities, highlighting a significant regional disparity.
Indian boxing legend Mary Kom is considering a move to professional boxing after age restrictions ended her amateur career. She remains committed to grassroots development and praises government initiatives to promote sports and fitness.
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