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A 16-year-old girl in Raipur was allegedly repeatedly raped by her father and forced into an abortion before becoming pregnant again. Police said her father used forged documents to portray her as an adult and married, after which she delivered a baby who was allegedly sold

The CBI arrested a senior railway officer and his alleged aide in a bribery case in Chhattisgarh’s Durg district. The agency recovered around Rs 77 lakh in cash and jewellery worth Rs 14 lakh during searches at the officer’s premises

Twenty BSF personnel who participated in the 2024 Kanker anti-Naxal operation that killed 29 Maoists have been selected for the Medal for Gallantry ahead of Independence Day. The operation, conducted with Chhattisgarh Police, also led to recovery of arms and ammunition

The Supreme Court refused to dismiss an election challenge against former Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel’s 2023 Patan seat victory at the initial stage. The court allowed him to raise all defences before the high court election tribunal during the trial

Minister Tummala Nageswara Rao said the second bridge across the Godavari at Bhadrachalam will be opened after repairs to the damaged approach road are completed. He directed officials to expedite the work and expressed displeasure over delays by the contractor and NHAI.

The death toll in the Kulgam terror attack has risen to two after an injured migrant labourer from Chhattisgarh succumbed to his injuries at a Srinagar hospital. Security forces have launched a search operation to track down the attackers.

President Droupadi Murmu said Bastar is witnessing a transformation as people move away from violence towards education, employment and development. She highlighted improved infrastructure, revived schools and the growing role of tribal youth in nation-building while preserving cultural heritage

Hyderabad police traced three minor girls who had gone missing from Domalguda and safely reunited them with their family. The girls were found in Chhattisgarh after a coordinated search. Police said they had left home following frequent quarrels between their parents.

Hyderabad police traced three minor girls who had gone missing from Domalguda and safely reunited them with their family. The girls were found in Chhattisgarh after a coordinated search. Police said they had left home following frequent quarrels between their parents.

Narayanpur Police and BSF recovered a hidden Naxal weapons cache during a joint operation in Chhattisgarh's Kachchapal forest. Security forces seized rifles, ammunition and a locally made launcher, registering a case as part of ongoing efforts to eliminate extremist networks

Padma Vibhushan awardee and legendary Pandwani singer Teejan Bai died at AIIMS Raipur after a prolonged illness. The 70-year-old folk icon, celebrated for taking Chhattisgarh's traditional Mahabharata-based art form to global audiences, was mourned by Prime Minister Narendra Modi

The Government Area Hospital in Bhadrachalam is grappling with a severe shortage of doctors and nursing staff, affecting healthcare services for tribal communities. CPI (M) has urged the Telangana government to fill vacancies and allocate funds to upgrade the facility.

A wild elephant killed an elderly couple in Chhattisgarh’s Balrampur district, marking the second such incident in three days. Human-elephant conflict continues to rise in northern Chhattisgarh, where over 325 deaths have been reported in five years

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai visited a grocery shop run by a surrendered Maoist couple in Bijapur, highlighting successful rehabilitation efforts. After leaving the insurgency in 2025, the pair received government support, training and loans to build a new life

The incident took place in the Mainpat development block on Friday

Amit Shah declared that Naxalism has been eradicated in India ahead of the March 31, 2026 deadline, crediting security forces. He highlighted development efforts in Bastar, including security camps, cooperative models, and tribal welfare initiatives to sustain peace and growth

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said India is largely free from Naxalism, terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir, and Northeast insurgency, while promising rapid development in Bastar and urging acceptance of surrendered Maoists into mainstream society

Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched the Next Gen CG Dial 112 service and mobile forensic vans in Raipur to improve emergency response, scientific investigations, crime scene monitoring, and evidence-based policing across Chhattisgarh through advanced technology and integrated services

Four members of a family, including two minors, died after a fire broke out in their home in Kumhari town of Chhattisgarh’s Durg district, followed by a gas cylinder explosion. Authorities suspect an electrical spark may have triggered the tragedy

Recurring accidents expose structural weaknesses in India’s boiler safety regime and its fragmented enforcement framework