Kiren Rijiju clarified his 'dimagi Naxals' remark, stating it referred only to those who support Maoists and separatists, not opposition leaders. This clarification came after criticism from the opposition regarding Prime Minister Modi's Red Fort speech.
The Odisha Crime Branch will investigate the disappearance of a judicial report concerning the 2008 killing of VHP leader Laxmanananda Saraswati and four associates by Maoists in Kandhamal district.
India's BJP has accused Mamata Banerjee's Trinamool Congress of attempting to revive Maoists under the guise of a "unity call," sparking political controversy.
A significant surrender event saw 42 Maoists, including senior divisional committee members, area committee leaders, platoon commanders, and a top commander, give themselves up in Telangana, India.
A profile piece highlights Sundarraj P, a senior police officer, and his personal sacrifices while fighting Maoists on the frontlines in Bastar, crediting his family's support for his sustained mission.
The Maoists surrendered and handed over their weapons to Odisha DGP Y B Khurania, ADG (anti-Maoist operation) Sanjeeb Panda and other senior officers at a special function in Kalahandi district…
In a significant development for India's anti-Maoist campaign, 108 Maoists, collectively carrying a bounty of Rs 3.95 crore, have simultaneously surrendered in the Bastar region.
A significant number of Maoists, totaling 108, have surrendered along with Rs 3.6 crore cash and 1 kg gold, marking the days leading up to a Home Ministry deadline in India.
They gave up 266 weapons including INSAS (Indian Small Arms System) rifles, AK-47 assault rifles, SLR (Self-Loading Rifles), bolt-action rifles, .303 rifles, US-made carbines, 9mm pistols and other weapons
120 former Maoists attended the Chhattisgarh Assembly, marking a significant step towards their integration into mainstream democracy, following efforts to declare Bihar 'Maoist-free'.
Security forces killed two Maoists in an encounter operation in Bijapur, Chhattisgarh, bringing the total Maoist deaths in the state this year to 25 as part of efforts to eradicate Left-Wing Extremism.
With reintegration of a politburo member and a central committee member into mainstream, the last surviving apex organisational structure of CPI (Maoist) has effectively collapsed, said Telangana DGP Shivadhar Reddy
Chhattisgarh Governor Ramen Deka announced that the state is nearing the eradication of Left Wing Extremism, citing the arrest of 2,004 Maoists, 532 killed, and 2,704 surrenders over the past two years.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated that armed Maoist groups are diminishing in strength, but cautioned that the threat from their ideological supporters persists. He emphasized continued vigilance against extremist ideologies.
Three Maoists, each carrying a ₹22 lakh bounty, have been arrested in Jharkhand, with an AK-47, a pistol, ammunition, and walkie-talkies recovered from their possession.
India's Home Minister Amit Shah has declared a war on drugs, stating that the country has transitioned from a drug transiting point to a consumption country as its economy has grown.
In an innovative initiative, surrendered Maoists are being inducted to train security forces at a jungle warfare school in Kanker, aiming to leverage their expertise to enhance operational preparedness.
In Chhattisgarh, 44 Maoists have surrendered across the Bastar region, with significant recoveries reported in four districts, including 302 Maoist cadres and 270 weapons in Narayanpur district during 2025–26.
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Indian Home Minister Amit Shah stated in Lok Sabha that Naxalism is almost eradicated in Bastar and declared India 'Naxal-free,' claiming the 'shadow of red terror' has been lifted and the region is on the path of development, while also identifying 'left-wing ideology' and 'Indira Gandhi' as root causes and criticizing the Congress for inaction.
The Centre is intensifying its aggressive, mission-mode strategy to eradicate Maoists, described as the 'biggest threat to India's internal security,' as the March 31 deadline approaches.
In a historic surrender, 108 Maoists in Bastar yielded, bringing a ₹3.95 crore bounty and a major weapons cache, reflecting growing disillusionment with their ideology.
The 15 Maoists surrendered at a function held in Chhattisgarh's Mahasamund district, which borders Bargarh. Three senior Odisha Police officers were present at the event
The group, which included 54 women, spent several hours in the Assembly building where they watched the proceedings and met Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai, Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sharma and other senior Ministers who hailed the Maoists for their decision to return to the mainstream.
The Chhattisgarh Assembly was informed that 989 weapons, including 70 AK-47 rifles, have been seized or recovered from Maoists since 2020, with 4,340 Maoists surrendering and 666 killed in encounters.
Eleven teams of the Special Operations Group, two teams of the Central Reserve Police Force and one District Voluntary Force participated in the joint operation
"The STF jawan inadvertently came in contact with the pressure IED, triggering a blast that left him injured. After preliminary treatment, he was referred to a medical centre for further medication," says police officials
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi commemorated Partition Horrors Remembrance Day, reflecting on the tragic event that led to the division of India and the immense suffering it caused. He emphasized the importance of recalling the courage of those affected by the partition.
Eight Maoist cadres, active in Jharkhand and carrying a combined bounty of ₹49 lakh, have surrendered in Chhattisgarh under the state government’s surrender and rehabilitation policy.
Authorities are continuing the hunt for Misir Besra, a prominent Maoist leader known for a daring escape, who is now considered among the last top Maoists.
The Indian national security establishment has made counter-intelligence a top priority, focusing on foreign intelligence, their networks, and operatives within India.
Jayaram, also known as Nandu Monge Gavade, left home 14 years ago and is now one of the last six Maoists in Maharashtra. His father has made an emotional appeal for him to return.
Two Maoists, carrying a combined bounty of ₹12 lakh, have been arrested in Jharkhand's Latehar district. They were wanted in connection with several cases across various districts and states, including Chhattisgarh.
According to police, the surrendered cadres, including nine women, belonged to the Balangir-Bargarh-Mahasamund division of Maoists and were active along the Chhattisgarh-Odisha border
Two Maoists, identified as Hichami Madda and Manki Podium, were killed in an encounter in Bijapur, with police stating they each carried a reward of ₹5 lakh.
Two senior members of the CPI (Maoist) surrendered to Telangana police, marking a significant blow to the party and signaling the end of its insurgency in the region.