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The Supreme Court has issued notice to Chhattisgarh authorities and doctors over a couple’s claim that their newborn boy was swapped at a Raipur hospital. A DNA test showed one child wasn't theirs. The court will hear the case in four weeks

A 22-year-old painter from Chhattisgarh was murdered in Bharatnagar, Hyderabad, after being allegedly attacked by a mason, Rajaram, over a domestic dispute. The victim sustained grievous injuries and died in hospital. Police have launched an investigation to arrest the accused.

Heavy rainfall in Telangana, Maharashtra, and Chhattisgarh has swollen the Godavari, with major projects like SRSP, Yellampally, and Medigadda under pressure. Several districts face flood threats, villages have been cut off, crops submerged, and officials remain on high alert

Godavari projects witnessed massive inflows on Thursday, forcing officials to lift gates at Sripada Yellampalli, SRSP, Kaddam and Taliperu reservoirs. The river level at Bhadrachalam touched 37 feet, with authorities anticipating it may soon cross the first flood warning mark

A Chhattisgarh Police DRG jawan was killed and three others injured when a Naxal-planted IED exploded in Bijapur’s Indravati National Park on Monday. The injured personnel received preliminary treatment and are being evacuated from the forest.

Chhattisgarh police foiled a parcel bomb murder plot by a 20-year-old electrician infatuated with a married woman. The IED, hidden in a speaker, exposed an explosives smuggling racket linked to a Durg quarry, leading to seven arrests and major seizures.

Once strongholds of Naxal influence, these areas now celebrate freedom as security forces restore peace and confidence

A tribal woman at the centre of an alleged human trafficking and forced conversion case in Chhattisgarh claims Bajrang Dal activists coerced her into giving a false statement. She maintains the arrested nuns and their associate are innocent and should be freed

Security forces in Chhattisgarh’s Dantewada demolished three Maoist memorials in a preemptive strike ahead of Naxalite Martyr Week. The joint operation by police and CRPF aimed to disrupt insurgent propaganda, assert state presence, and strengthen local engagement as part of anti-Maoist initiatives

The troops launched the search operation based on intelligence inputs regarding the presence of Maoists in the south-western region of Bijapur district; weapons including INSAS and SLR rifles recovered

Hyderabad police arrested N. Sri Vidya, alias Karuna, a top Maoist leader with a Rs. 5 lakh bounty, from New Hafeezpet. The wife of prime accused in the Alipiri blast and IPS officer Umesh Chandra’s killing, Sri Vidya was deeply involved in CPI (Maoist) operations and recruitment of tribal youth in Chhattisgarh.

A 16-year-old boy was injured after stepping on an IED planted by Naxalites in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur district while grazing cattle. Police warned civilians to stay alert in forest areas where Maoists frequently plant explosives targeting security forces

Six Maoists were killed in an exchange of fire with security forces in the Abhujmad region of Narayanpur, Chhattisgarh. Several weapons, explosives, and supplies were recovered. The operation was based on intelligence inputs. Identities of the Maoists are yet to be known.

Kothagudem police launched mobile hospital-ambulance services in remote Pusuguppa village in Cherla mandal. Developed with Rs 1 crore under Special Central Assistance, the facility aims to provide healthcare access to adivasis in Maoist-affected tribal areas

A Maoist was killed during an encounter with security forces in Chhattisgarh’s National Park area along the Bijapur-Dantewada border. Government data shows 203 Maoists were killed in 2025 so far, including several top leaders in recent months

CPI (Maoist) spokesperson Abhay criticised Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s rejection of peace talks with armed Maoists. He accused the Centre of continuing attacks despite a ceasefire and claimed the government aims to displace adivasis under the guise of anti-Maoist operations

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy announced Rs.1 crore compensation to the deceased in the Pashamylaram blast and ordered a detailed inquiry. A committee headed by the Chief Secretary will oversee relief. He warned of stern action against those found responsible

Two female Maoists were killed in an encounter with DRG and STF forces in Chhattisgarh’s Abujhmad region. The operation was based on intelligence about the presence of CPI (Maoist) Maad division cadres. Arms, medical items and other materials were seized.

Two surrendered Maoists were abducted and executed by insurgents in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur district, marking the fifth targeted killing in a week. The incident follows intensified anti-Maoist operations and coincides with Home Minister Amit Shah’s visit to review security strategy.

A female Maoist was killed in an encounter with DRG and BSF personnel in the forests of Kanker district, Chhattisgarh. The gunfight occurred during a search operation. Weapons were recovered and intermittent firing continued in the region. Identity remains unknown.