Significant reduction in Maoist activity: Now, no districts officially classified as Left-wing extremism-affectedThe Union home ministry has updated its classification for Left-wing extremism affected districts. With violence declining, the security-re...
24 Apr, 2026, 12.07 AM IST
Govt reviews rural schemes, supply chain woes to protect beneficiaries from Iran war impactThe Rural Development Ministry is reviewing its key schemes in response to the West Asia conflict's potential impact on global supply chain...
21 Apr, 2026, 12.09 AM IST
Year after brutal attack, Pahalgam strongly emerges out of shadow of terrorPahalgam's meadows are once again vibrant with tourists, a year after a tragic terrorist attack. Visitors from across India are praising th...
17 Apr, 2026, 04.14 PM IST
West Bengal Polls: Once Naxalism's epicentre, Naxalbari is now a BJP strongholdBengaijote village in Naxalbari, the origin of the Naxalite movement, is now witnessing a political transformation. Once dominated by Left ...
04 Apr, 2026, 11.54 PM IST
NDA cites fall in Naxalism; Opposition flags deeper issuesParliament saw a debate on tackling Left-Wing Extremism. Government members pointed to a significant reduction in violence. Opposition lead...
31 Mar, 2026, 12.45 AM IST
NDA, opposition spar in Lok Sabha over efforts to free country of NaxalismLok Sabha members debated left-wing extremism. BJP and NDA members criticized the previous UPA government's handling of Naxalism. Congress ...
30 Mar, 2026, 04.37 PM IST
Lok Sabha to discuss government's efforts to end Naxal problem on MondayThe Lok Sabha will debate efforts to eradicate left-wing extremism. This discussion occurs just before the government's March 31 deadline t...
29 Mar, 2026, 03.01 PM IST
Aspirations of 21st-century India far removed from Maoist worldview: MHAThe Indian Home Ministry's annual report states that Maoist violence has hindered development in many parts of the country for decades. The...
09 Oct, 2023, 05.07 PM IST
Amit Shah to chair meet with CMs of 10 Naxal hit states on Sunday"The meeting is significant as it is learnt to push fresh strategy in the fight against the left-wing extremism (LWE) in 10 Naxal affected ...
24 Sep, 2021, 03.07 PM IST
Naxals anti-poor: Rajnath SinghThe problem is naxals put hurdles, he said. "I would like to say they are anti-poor," Singh, flanked by Das, said at a press conference her...
11 May, 2018, 06.18 PM IST
Govt PR war to show Maoist ideology as ‘failed & flawed’Publicising the success stories of government schemes in left-wing extremism-hit areas while subtly highlighting how Maoist violence was pr...
12 Jan, 2018, 10.16 AM IST
Maharashtra government to give big infrastructure push in Naxal-hit areasThe BJP-Shiv Sena Government has lined up Rs 3,942 crore worth of projects in the Left-Wing Extremism (LWE) affected areas to improve conne...
14 Jan, 2015, 10.09 PM IST
Government willing to talk to Naxals if they give up arms: Rajnath SinghOn the Naxal issue, the Home Minister categorically said that talks with Left Wing Extremists were possible if they shun the path of violen...
12 Sep, 2014, 04.53 PM IST
Centre may fund irrigation projects in Naxal-hit areasThe government may provide 90% funding for minor irrigation projects in areas affected by Left-wing extremism.
05 Apr, 2013, 04.00 AM IST
- World powers pre-occupied; India must stand on own feet:Prime Minister Manmohan Singh
The PM on Tuesday said the task of coordinated response to global problems has become more difficult as major powers are "pre-occupied."
11 Oct, 2011, 05.59 PM IST
- Meet of CMs of Naxal-hit states begins
PM met leaders from 7 states to plan strategy to curb Left-wing extremism.
14 Jul, 2010, 12.08 PM IST
- Army not to be used against Maoists: Chidambaram
On a visit to Maoist-affected states of Chattisgarh and Jharkand, Union home minister P Chidambaram said there is no move to involve the Ar...
25 Sep, 2009, 09.49 PM IST