vijay sharma

Four security personnel, including an inspector, tragically lost their lives in an accidental IED blast during a de-mining operation in Chhattisgarh's Kanker-Narayanpur border region. The blast occurred while the team was attempting to defuse a Maoist-planted explosive. This incident highlights the persistent dangers faced by forces in the insurgency-affected Bastar area.

'96% Bastar Region Becomes Free From Maoist Influence'

A 20-year-old woman from Jharkhand was allegedly confined, subjected to bonded labour, assaulted, and molested by a couple in Greater Noida. Rescued after contacting her sister, she revealed being forced to work without pay and prevented from returning home. An FIR has been registered against the couple.

Olympic medalist Mirabai Chanu is adhering to a rigorous diet for the 48kg category, foregoing local delicacies to maintain peak performance for upcoming Asian and Commonwealth Games. Despite a Paris Olympics setback, her record-breaking national performance fuels confidence for the Asian Championships. Chanu also champions grassroots talent through initiatives like the Khelo India Tribal Games.

Security forces are intensifying operations nationwide to neutralize remaining Maoist cadres by the March 31 deadline. Efforts include tracking approximately 130-150 armed Naxals and encouraging surrenders, with significant troop movements and cross-border operations underway. The Centre is also planning a post-operation development blueprint.

Chhattisgarh has enacted a stringent anti-conversion bill, mandating public disclosure and official verification of proposed religious changes. The legislation imposes severe penalties, including life imprisonment for illegal mass conversions and a minimum 10-year jail term for converting vulnerable groups. This new law replaces the 1968 Act, aiming to curb conversions through force, coercion, or allurements.

Chhattisgarh Deputy Chief Minister vijay sharma announced that central paramilitary forces may begin withdrawing from Bastar by March 31, 2027, a year after the state's target to end Naxalism. He stated that most Maoist area committees are now inactive, with remaining ones in south and west Bastar targeted for elimination.

Chhattisgarh's Deputy Chief Minister vijay sharma announced that central paramilitary forces may begin withdrawing from Bastar by March 31, 2027, a year after the state's target to end Naxalism. He stated that most Maoist area committees are now inactive, with only four remaining in southern and western Bastar. The government is focusing on territorial control and rehabilitation of surrendered Naxalites.

In an exciting turn of events, Bihar's Rajya Sabha elections are set for five pivotal seats, with all six candidates in the race, including the notable figures of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and BJP leader Nitin Nabin. As the deadline for withdrawals has passed, the countdown to voting on March 16 begins.