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NEW DELHI: The NDA government’s muscular approach in rooting out Naxalism, brought forth by encounter killings of its armed cadre and top commanders in large numbers, has been a constant fodder for admirers of this hardline policy as well as for its critics. But what has been less talked about is a parallel focus on…
Over the last 15 days, CRPF has demolished 53 ‘memorials’ across Sukma, Bijapur and Bastar NEW DELHI: As the country moves towards becoming Naxalism-free by March 31, it is not just the last of Maoist leaders and cadres who are being hunted or asked to surrender. The physical symbols of Left-wing extremism – specifically, ‘memorials’…
Hunter Greene of Cincinnati Reds (Image via Getty) The Cincinnati Reds are still chasing their first World Series title since 1990. With a young roster in place, the front office must decide whether the current group is ready to compete or if an experienced hitter is needed to strengthen the lineup.Jazz Chisholm Jr. has emerged…
Pittsburgh Pirates’ Paul Skenes (Image via Getty) The Pittsburgh Pirates are looking for a clear fix to a problem that has lingered for years: a lack of power in the middle of the lineup. After finishing last in home runs in 2025, the front office is exploring options that can make an immediate difference. One…
Barse Deva was a close associate of Madvi Hidma, the rebel top gun killed in Andhra Pradesh recently. Over the past two years, over 518 Maoists were killed in encounters across the state, mainly in Bastar division.Bastar IG P Sundarraj the operation was launched following inputs about presence of armed cadres, and of the 14…
RAIPUR: A daylong gunfight on the Dantewada-Bijapur border in Chhattisgarh’s Bastar region left at least 12 Maoists and three District Reserve Guard (DRG) personnel dead Wednesday, marking one of the year’s heaviest losses for the outlawed group as security forces pressed deeper into the insurgency’s crumbling stronghold,Another DRG constable was wounded but was said to…
Boston Red Sox base runner Nate Eaton (right) celebrates with Alex Bregman after scoring in the ninth inning (Image via Imagn) The 2025 MLB offseason has already sparked its share of high-profile rumors, and one of the most talked-about possibilities centers on a potential blockbuster between the Boston Red Sox and the Cincinnati Reds. Several…
Amara Nallo of Liverpool reacts after being shown a red card. (Getty Images) Liverpool’s season went from bad to worse on Wednesday night as they crashed out of the League Cup following a stunning 3-0 defeat to Crystal Palace at Anfield — their sixth loss in the last seven matches across all competitions.Ismaila Sarr struck…
Representational image (PTI file photo) RAIPUR/NAGPUR: Chhattisgarh’s Bastar awaits the largest mass surrender of Maoists in its history of Left-wing extremism Friday, with 170 guerrillas lined up to formally lay down arms in what home minister Amit Shah termed a “landmark day” in the battle to purge the country’s Red Corridor of Naxalite influence.“Abujhmarh and…
RAIPUR: In a boost to Chhattisgarh govt’s surrender policy and a setback for banned CPI (Maoist), 103 Naxals, including 49 carrying a cumulative reward of Rs 1 crore, laid down arms before senior police and paramilitary officials in Bijapur district of Bastar division Thursday.Each surrendered cadre was given a cheque of Rs 50,000 as immediate…
