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A female constable was assaulted and had her clothes torn during an anti-mining protest in Raigarh, Chhattisgarh. Two men were arrested, and authorities are investigating further amid outrage over violence against police and escalating clashes over Jindal Power’s coal project
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In Sukma, Chhattisgarh, security forces recovered a significant Maoist arms cache during an anti-Naxal operation near Gondpalli village. Seized items included rifles, muzzle-loaders, and hundreds of live rounds intended for use against security personnel
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Shardul Thakur’s four-wicket burst and Shams Mulani’s five-for helped Mumbai beat Chhattisgarh by nine wickets in the Vijay Hazare Trophy. Angkrish Raghuvanshi and Siddhesh Lad guided the chase as Mumbai consolidated their lead in Group C with 12 points
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Axis Energy and Reliance Industries emerged as top bidders in India’s latest coal block auction, targeting UCG-capable blocks. The move supports cleaner coal gasification, syngas and hydrogen production, reduces import dependence, and boosts private sector confidence in energy transition
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A fire at a furniture factory in Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh, killed two workers and injured another after turpentine oil caught fire during transfer. The blaze took nearly 10 hours to control. Police have launched an investigation.
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BJP leader Akshay Garg was hacked to death by three masked assailants at a road construction site in Korba, Chhattisgarh. Police are investigating the incident, have set up checkpoints, and the motive behind the attack remains unknown
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Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai announced Rs 5 lakh assistance for the family of a migrant worker lynched in Kerala. Terming the act inhuman, he sought strict action against the accused and assured full support to the bereaved family
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Telangana defeated Chhattisgarh 2-1 in the Santosh Trophy National Football Championship league phase at Nairanpur. Syed Imtiyaz Ahmed and Imran Ali scored for Telangana, while Ashok Kunjur netted a consolation goal for Chhattisgarh in the 80th minute
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Deccan Gold Mines Ltd has begun pre-commissioning trials at its Altyn Tor Gold Project in Kyrgyzstan, processing 20,000–30,000 tonnes of ore. The trials aim to validate gold recovery methods ahead of full-scale production, strengthening India’s global mining footprint
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A 20-year-old BTech student, Princy Kumari, was found dead in her hostel room at OP Jindal University, Raigarh. She allegedly died by suicide, leaving a note expressing regret over disappointing her parents. Police are investigating the case
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Security forces in Sukma, Chhattisgarh, destroyed a Maoist weapons manufacturing facility, seizing rifles, explosives, detonators, and other materials. The CRPF and local police operation dealt a major blow to Naxal operations, amid ongoing efforts to curb Maoist activity in the region
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In a major blow to the CPI Maoist, 41 underground cadres, including six senior leaders, surrendered before the Telangana Police in Hyderabad. They handed over arms and ammunition, citing security pressure and hardships, and will receive benefits under the State rehabilitation policy.
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Security forces in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur neutralised Maoist leader Fagnu Madvi during an early morning gun battle, seizing arms and equipment. The operation marks a major blow to insurgency, part of intensified anti-Naxal campaigns across Bastar and Bijapur districts
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A firefight erupted between security forces and Naxalites in Bijapur district, Chhattisgarh, during an anti-Maoist operation in Bhairamgarh-Indravati. Intermittent firing continues. Earlier, three Naxalites with bounties totaling Rs 12 lakh were killed in Sukma district
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The Supreme Court adjourned till January the hearing on Chaitanya Baghel’s plea challenging his arrest in a Chhattisgarh liquor scam and provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act. The bench said the matter cannot be heard piecemeal, as multiple probes into scams allegedly during Bhupesh Baghel’s tenure continue
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The district reserve guard (DRG) personnel launched a search operation following information on the presence of Maoist cadres in the area. An intermittent exchange of fire ensued between the Maoists and the DRG forces after the police spotted the naxals.
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Thirty-four Naxalites, including 26 carrying rewards worth Rs 84 lakh, surrendered in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur district under the state’s rehabilitation policy. Police said the move reflects growing impact of reintegration initiatives aimed at ending Left-wing extremism
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Two CRPF CoBRA commandos were injured in a pressure-activated IED blast during an anti-Naxal operation in Bijapur district of Chhattisgarh. The blast occurred while security forces were conducting area domination in a Maoist-affected forest zone.
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Two CRPF CoBRA commandos were injured in Bijapur, Chhattisgarh, when a Naxalite-planted IED exploded during an anti-Maoist operation. The injured were hospitalized in Raipur, while security forces continue the ongoing operation
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The South Central Railway’s Railway Protection Force will host the 26th All India Police Band Competition in Hyderabad from December 16 to 20. Around 1,500 performers from police and paramilitary forces across the country will take part.