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Three men were found dead under mysterious circumstances at a farmhouse in Korba, Chhattisgarh, allegedly during an occult ritual promising to multiply money. Four suspects, including a tantrik, have been detained, and police investigations are ongoing

Chhattisgarh has formed a cabinet sub-committee to review criminal cases against surrendered Naxalites and recommend eligible withdrawals under the 2025 rehabilitation policy. The cabinet also cleared the second Jan Vishwas Amendment Bill to simplify provisions across 14 state Acts and ease compliance

Three workers suffered severe burn injuries after an explosion at Balco’s Green Anode Plant in Korba late Monday, triggering panic across the unit. Police suspect an oil leak or technical fault, as another safety-related incident puts the plant under renewed scrutiny.

A road construction contractor, Imtiyaz Ali, was allegedly killed by Naxalites in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur district. He was abducted near a security camp and later found dead. Police launched a search, noting past Naxal attempts to disrupt road projects in the Bastar region

Mumbai and Andhra advanced to the next stage of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy with five wins each. Shardul Thakur and Ayush Mhatre starred in Mumbai’s win over Chhattisgarh, while Andhra crushed Kerala despite Sanju Samson’s unbeaten 73

In Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur, 18 Naxalites, including commander Modiyami Vella, were killed in a 12-hour encounter with security forces, which also claimed three DRG personnel. Arms were recovered, raising the state’s Naxalite toll to 281 this year

Twelve Naxalites and three DRG personnel were killed in a major encounter in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur district, with two others injured. Security forces continue search operations in the West Bastar division, bringing the Naxal death toll in the state to 275 this year

An encounter erupted between security forces and Naxalites in Bijapur, Chhattisgarh. District Reserve Guard, Special Task Force, and CRPF’s CoBRA units engaged in an ongoing anti-Maoist operation in west Bastar forests

Thirty-seven Naxalites, including 27 carrying a collective reward of Rs 65 lakh, surrendered in Chhattisgarh’s Dantewada on Sunday. Officials said the ongoing Poona Margem initiative has prompted over 2,200 Naxalites to give up arms in the last 23 months

The CPI (Maoist) MMCSZC has expressed readiness to lay down arms and requested the governments of Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh to pause anti-Naxal operations until February 2026, citing internal consultations and support from top Maoist leadership

Security forces have set up a new camp in Chhattisgarh’s Karregutta Hills, strengthening their hold on a former Maoist stronghold. The camp will enhance operations, facilitate essential services, and serve as a training centre for jungle warfare and counter-insurgency

CRPF Director General Gyanendra Pratap Singh visited the newly established Tadapala FOB in Bastar, reviewing post–Operation Black Forest progress. He interacted with jawans, reaffirmed the 2026 anti-Maoist deadline, and spent the night at the base to boost troop morale

Top Maoist commander Madivi Hidma, carrying a reward of Rs 1 crore, was killed along with his wife and four gunmen in an encounter in Maredumilli mandal. Intelligence inputs led to the operation, and combing is continuing as some Maoists escaped.

A gunfight broke out between naxals and security forces in Sukma of Bastar in Chhattisgarh. More details are awaited.

Telangana finished runner-up in the Sub-junior Boys National Football Championship, losing 1-2 to Tamil Nadu in the final at Narainpur, Chhattisgarh. The Telangana Football Association felicitated the team and announced Rs 50,000 prize money for their achievement

Six Naxalites, including top Maoist leaders Urmila and Buchanna Kudiyam, were killed in a joint operation by security forces in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur district. The slain rebels carried a collective bounty of ₹27 lakh, officials said, calling it a major success

Six Maoists were killed in an encounter with security forces in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur district on Tuesday. Automatic weapons and explosives were recovered from the site, while combing operations are underway to trace other Maoists hiding in the forest area

A major anti-Naxal operation along the Chhattisgarh-Maharashtra border has left several Maoists dead, with search operations underway. Security forces, including DRG and CoBRA teams, have surrounded the forest area as clashes continue near Bijapur and Gadhchiroli districts

A proposal to set up an Auto Nagar at Paloncha near Kothagudem remains pending for years. Mechanics have urged local representatives to act swiftly, saying the project will provide livelihood to thousands and bring all automobile services under one roof

Kamala Sodi, a Maoist carrying a Rs 17 lakh bounty, surrendered before police in Chhattisgarh’s Khairagarh–Chhuikhadan–Gandai district. Officials said her surrender reflects growing success of the state’s rehabilitation policy encouraging rebels to abandon violence and rejoin society