No Naxal violence-hit districts in India anymore: Home ministry to state govtsIndia has achieved a historic milestone. The Centre has officially declared that no districts in the country are affected by Naxal violence...
15 Apr, 2026, 07.26 PM IST
170 surrender in 31 days, almost realised goal of Naxal-free Bastar: IGP Sundarraj PattilingamA total of 170 Maoist cadres have returned to the mainstream in one month in Bastar Division, including the surrender of the senior Maoist ...
02 Apr, 2026, 03.33 PM IST
Rise, reign, and fall of Naxalism: Chhattisgarh's 'red' corridor hits dead endChhattisgarh's Bastar region has been declared free of Left-Wing Extremism, marking the end of a four-decade-long armed Maoist rebellion. A...
31 Mar, 2026, 07.05 PM IST
In Lok Sabha, Amit Shah declares India has become free from NaxalsReplying to the debate in the Lok Sabha on 'Efforts to free the country from left-wing extremism (LWE)', Shah also alleged that Congress le...
31 Mar, 2026, 06.44 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
Union Home Minister Amit Shah says India is “Naxal-free”, Politburo and central structure almost dismantledUnion Home Minister Amit Shah declared in Lok Sabha that India is now "Naxal-free," with the movement's central structure dismantled and it...
31 Mar, 2026, 12.32 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
India's Naxal deadline: Forces launch final assault, Centre prepares blueprint post March 31Security forces are launching a major operation to neutralize remaining Maoist cadres before the March 31 deadline to end left-wing extremi...
26 Mar, 2026, 06.16 PM IST
Rehabilitation drive: Naxalites swap guns for sewing machines, driving lessons in Madhya PradeshFormer Naxalites in Balaghat, Madhya Pradesh, are embracing new lives. They are learning skills like sewing and driving. This initiative by...
17 Mar, 2026, 12.53 PM IST
Bastar, Kondagaon Naxal-free; ops on in other areas: Chhattisgarh CM to Amit ShahChhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnudev Sai informed Union Home Minister Amit Shah that Bastar and Kondagaon districts are now Naxal-free. Jo...
05 Dec, 2024, 12.38 PM IST
Chhattisgarh suffers; Maoists wiped out in Bihar, JharkhandAccording to the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) officials, from April to July every year, Naxals usually have a tactical counter-offen...
27 Apr, 2023, 12.25 PM IST
New Anti-Maoist strategy delivers results, Red Corridor shrinks to 58 districtsWhile 75 districts across nine states reported violent attacks by Naxals in 2015, the number came down to 67 in 2016 and dropped to 58 in 2...
24 Jan, 2018, 10.42 AM IST
- Govt to recruit 7350 men for paramilitary forces from Naxal affected districts
A notification for a special recruitment drive for this purpose will be issued next week by the Union Home Ministry.
12 Apr, 2013, 05.51 PM IST
- Bihar and centre government spar over curbing Maoists
A war of words broke out between the Centre and the Nitish Kumar government after a letter from home secretary RK Singh to Bihar chief secr...
05 Mar, 2013, 05.00 AM IST
- Maoists potency down: 361 killed by ultras till October 31 vs 611 casualties in 2011
The drop in violence is a sign of better coordination between the central armed forces and the state police forces now.
19 Nov, 2012, 07.27 AM IST
- Govt launches ad blitzkrieg against Naxals
Govt trying to isolate Naxals by mobilising public opinion.
21 Sep, 2009, 03.33 AM IST