Chhattisgarh: News
18 Nov 2024
Madhya PradeshEx-servicemen protest delayed compensation to martyr's family, allege harassment
The family of Pawan Bhadauria, a soldier who died in action while serving with the Central Reserve Police Force's Cobra Battalion in Chhattisgarh, has not yet received the ₹1 crore compensation promised by the Madhya Pradesh government, according to a report by Times Now.
16 Nov 2024
Bastar5 Naxalites killed in encounter in Chhattisgarh's Bastar region
An anti-Naxalite operation in the Bastar region of Chhattisgarh led to a gunfight on Saturday morning, killing five Naxalites and injuring two security personnel.
07 Nov 2024
Mumbai PoliceSRK death threat case: Phone used was stolen, claims owner
In a new twist in the death threat case against Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, the registered owner of the phone used to make the threatening call has alleged that his device was stolen.
06 Nov 2024
IndiaMan critically injured in gang shooting outside Raipur jail
A man was critically wounded in a gang-related shooting outside Raipur Central Jail, Chhattisgarh on Monday.
16 Oct 2024
Air IndiaMinor detained for airline bomb threats; wanted to frame friend
The Mumbai Police have detained a minor in connection with a string of hoax bomb threats that targeted several airlines over the last three days.
16 Oct 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)BJP MP claims 'ghost' blocking progress, proposes lemon cutting ritual
Superstition has once again taken centrestage in Chhattisgarh, and politics isn't far behind.
05 Oct 2024
Maoists1,500 security personnel, 48-hour operation: How 31 Naxalites were eliminated
In a significant blow to Maoist forces, a joint operation by the District Reserve Guard (DRG) and Special Task Force (STF) in Chhattisgarh resulted in the elimination of 31 Naxalites.
04 Oct 2024
Bastar30 Naxals killed in encounter with security forces in Chhattisgarh
At least 30 Naxals have been killed in an encounter with security forces in the Bastar region of Chhattisgarh.
30 Sep 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'State of confusion...':CM Saini predicts Congress defeat in Haryana polls
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini hit out at the Congress on Monday ahead of Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi's visit to the election-bound state.
25 Sep 2024
GoaIMD predicts heavy rainfall in these states today
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a forecast predicting heavy to very heavy rainfall in several regions across the country.
20 Sep 2024
Amit ShahMaoism will end in India by March 2026: Amit Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday urged the Maoists to renounce violence, lay down their weapons, and surrender, announcing March 31, 2026, as the target to eliminate Maoism in India.
16 Sep 2024
SuicideMan commits suicide after harassment by Ganesh pandal organizers
A 55-year-old man, Dhannu Lal Sahu, has allegedly committed suicide in Durg district, Chhattisgarh.
14 Sep 2024
Raipur'Perfectly-healthy' man suffers brain hemorrhage after loud DJ music exposure
A 40-year-old man from Balrampur district, Chhattisgarh, reportedly suffered a brain hemorrhage after he was exposed to loud DJ music.
14 Sep 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)Doda: Modi to address rally today, first in 42 years
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to address a mega rally in Doda district, Jammu and Kashmir, on Saturday.
25 Aug 2024
Amit Malviya'No Dalit' in Miss India, says Rahul: BJP debunks claim
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has strongly criticized Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for his remarks about the lack of Dalit, tribal, and Other Backward Classes (OBC) representation among Miss India winners.
21 Aug 2024
Independence DayWatch: 'Panchayat' pigeon scene comes alive in Chhattisgarh
A pigeon released by a senior police officer at an Independence Day event in Mungeli, Chhattisgarh, fell to the ground instead of soaring into the sky.
29 Jul 2024
BilaspurChhattisgarh woman rescues snake hiding in office with bare hands
A video recently surfaced on social media showing a woman fearlessly rescuing a snake from an office in Chhattisgarh.
28 Jul 2024
IndiaChhattisgarh: 2 brothers trampled to death by wild elephant
Two brothers were killed by a wild elephant in the Jashpur district of Chhattisgarh.
23 Jun 2024
Maoists2 paramilitary soldiers killed in Maoist IED blast in Chhattisgarh
Two paramilitary soldiers lost their lives in Sukma, Chhattisgarh, after an improvised explosive device (IED) that was planted under their truck by Maoists detonated.
17 Jun 2024
AmravatiDelayed monsoon progress likely to revive by late June
The monsoon in India has been weaker than usual, with meteorologists predicting a revival only by the last week of June.
15 Jun 2024
Dantewada8 Maoists, one security personnel killed in Chhattisgarh encounter
Eight Maoists were killed by security forces in the isolated region of Abujhmarh, Chhattisgarh, on Saturday.
08 Jun 2024
Lok Sabha ElectionsChhattisgarh: Man offers chopped-off finger at temple after NDA win
In an extreme display of political devotion, a 30-year-old man from Balrampur, Chhattisgarh, severed his own finger and offered it at a temple following the National Democratic Alliance's victory in the Lok Sabha polls.
08 Jun 2024
Indo-Tibetan Border PoliceVideo: Security forces engage in gunfight with Maoists; 7 killed
Seven Maoists were killed and three Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) jawans were injured in an exchange of fire in Narayanpur district of Chhattisgarh on Friday.
05 Jun 2024
Amit ShahLS polls result: BJP's big margin victories despite reduced tally
The Bharatiya Janata Party saw several candidates win by more than five lakh votes in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls, despite not securing a majority on its own.
18 May 2024
IndiaChhattisgarh: 5 family members axed to death; killer commits suicide
In a shocking incident in the Sarangarh-Bilaigarh district of Chhattisgarh, five members of a family, including a child, were brutally found murdered.
08 May 2024
Andhra PradeshTorrential rain claims 7 lives in Hyderabad as wall collapses
Seven individuals, including a four-year-old child, lost their lives when a retaining wall at an under-construction apartment in Hyderabad's Bachupally area collapsed due to heavy rainfall.
30 Apr 2024
Maoists7 Maoists killed in anti-Naxal operation in Bastar
In a significant anti-Naxal operation in Chhattisgarh's Narayanpur district, seven Maoists were gunned down by security forces on Tuesday.
29 Apr 2024
CryptocurrencyMahadev betting case: Sahil Khan was arrested after 1,800km journey
After a daring four-day, 1,800-kilometer journey spanning five states, actor and fitness influencer Sahil Khan's escapade to evade arrest in the Mahadev betting app case met an abrupt end recently.
21 Apr 2024
RaipurFormer IAS officer arrested in Chhattisgarh liquor scam
Anil Tuteja, a retired officer from the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), has been arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED).
19 Apr 2024
BastarCRPF officer severely injured amidst Chhattisgarh Lok Sabha election
A Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) officer was severely injured on Friday morning during the Bastar Lok Sabha seat polling in Chhattisgarh.
17 Apr 2024
Amit ShahHome Minister Amit Shah praises anti-Maoist operations in Chhattisgarh
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday praised the security forces for their successful anti-Maoist operations in Chhattisgarh's Kanker district.
17 Apr 2024
Communist Party of IndiaChhattisgarh: Video shows behind the scenes of Maoist encounter
In a significant operation against Maoists, 29 rebels were neutralized in Chhattisgarh's dense Hapatola forest in Kanker district on Tuesday.
16 Apr 2024
Maoists3 days before polls, 29 Maoists killed in Bastar encounter
A major encounter broke out between Maoists and security forces in Chhattisgarh's Kanker district in the Bastar region, in which 29 Maoists were killed and three security personnel were injured.
10 Apr 2024
Narendra ModiChhattisgarh: 12 laborers killed as their bus falls into ditch
At least 12 people were killed and 14 others were injured after a bus transporting employees from a private distillery plunged into a ditch in Chhattisgarh's Durg district on Tuesday night.
06 Apr 2024
Bastar4 more Maoists killed in Chhattisgarh, death toll touches 50
Four Maoists were killed in two separate encounters in the Bastar region of Chhattisgarh on Friday, bringing the total fatalities to 50 this year.
03 Apr 2024
BastarChhattisgarh: 13 Maoists neutralized in combing operation ahead of polls
Security forces in the Bijapur district of Chhattisgarh neutralized at least 13 Maoists in one of the biggest security operations in recent years.
05 Mar 2024
JharkhandOrchestra dancer from Chhattisgarh gang-raped in Jharkhand; 2 held
A 21-year-old orchestra dancer from Chhattisgarh was gang-raped allegedly by three fellow performers in Jharkhand's Palamu district on Saturday night.
28 Feb 2024
Enforcement Directorate (ED)ED raids 15 locations in Mahadev betting app probe
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) raided 15 locations across Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR), Mumbai, and West Bengal on Wednesday in connection with the Mahadev Online betting app case.
20 Feb 2024
Dharmendra PradhanTwice-a-year CBSE board exams to be rolled out from 2025-26
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has said students of Classes 10 and 12 can sit for board examinations twice a year, starting from the 2025-26 academic year.
18 Feb 2024
Narendra ModiRenowned Jain seer Acharya Vidyasagar Maharaj dies by 'sallekhana'
Jain spiritual leader Acharya Vidyasagar Maharaj passed away on Sunday at Chandragiri Teerth in Dongargarh, Chhattisgarh, at the age of 77.
31 Jan 2024
Chhattisgarh Naxal AttackSecurity forces uncover 130-meter-long bunker made by Maoists in Chhattisgarh
Security forces on Wednesday uncovered a tunnel, in Bijapur district of Chhattisgarh, allegedly dug up by Maoists as part of their guerrilla warfare tactics, reports said.
29 Jan 2024
AyodhyaChhattisgarh: Headmaster arrested for asking students to reject Hindu gods
A government school headmaster in Chhattisgarh's Bilaspur has been suspended and arrested after allegedly asking students to reject Hindu deities and embrace Buddhism, The Times of India reported.
29 Jan 2024
VolvoVolvo C40 Recharge up in flames: Here's what we know
A recent incident involving a Volvo C40 Recharge electric car, has raised concerns, as the vehicle caught fire while driving on a highway in Chhattisgarh.
11 Jan 2024
Ram MandirChhattisgarh launches free annual train travel to Ayodhya Ram Mandir
Chhattisgarh has greenlit a plan to provide annual free train travel for individuals eager to embark on a pilgrimage to Ram Mandir.
07 Jan 2024
Bhupesh BaghelPolitical conspiracy: Bhupesh Baghel on ED's Mahadev betting scam chargesheet
Congress leader and the former Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh, Bhupesh Baghel, has been named in the second chargesheet filed by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in the Mahadev betting app case.
18 Dec 2023
Narendra Modi2023 election recap: BJP gets lift, Congress faces reality check
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has registered an impressive win in three states in the last leg of this year's assembly elections.
13 Dec 2023
Narendra ModiVishnu Deo Sai takes oath as Chhattisgarh CM
Vishnu Deo Sai, on Wednesday, took oath as the fourth Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh.
13 Dec 2023
DubaiMahadev betting scam: Prime accused Ravi Uppal arrested in Dubai
Ravi Uppal, one of the two owners of the Mahadev Book online betting app, was reportedly arrested in Dubai last week following a Red Corner notice from the Enforcement Directorate (ED).
12 Dec 2023
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)BJP chooses Bhajanlal Sharma as Rajasthan CM over Vasundhara Raje
In a surprise move, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday named first-time MLA Bhajanlal Sharma as the new chief minister of Rajasthan after over a week of suspense.
10 Dec 2023
Akhilesh YadavCongress-Akhilesh Yadav differences resolved; INDIA bloc convenes next meeting: Report
The opposition bloc Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) has reportedly convened its next meeting in New Delhi on December 19.
10 Dec 2023
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)BJP picks tribal leader Vishnu Deo Sai as Chhattisgarh CM
Prominent Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and former Union minister Vishnu Deo Sai has reportedly been named the new chief minister of Chhattisgarh.
08 Dec 2023
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)BJP appoints observers to pick CMs for Rajasthan, MP, Chhattisgarh
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) appointed observers on Friday to begin the process of selecting chief ministers in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Chhattisgarh.
03 Dec 2023
Narendra ModiAbusing Sanatan Dharma: Venkatesh Prasad on Congress's possible election loss
Former cricketer Venkatesh Prasad took a veiled dig at the Congress Party and its allies following their poor performance in three states: Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Chhattisgarh.
03 Dec 2023
Election Commission of India (ECI)Election results: ECI website crashes, complaints galore on social media
As the counting of votes is underway for Assembly Elections 2023 in four states, the Election Commission of India (ECI) website reportedly faced a "crash."
03 Dec 2023
RajasthanElection results: Vote counting begins in Rajasthan, MP, Telangana, Chhattisgarh
The five states of Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Telangana, Chhattisgarh, and Mizoram went to polls last month to elect a new assembly.
01 Dec 2023
Assembly ElectionExit polls: BJP calls meeting foreseeing probable results, Congress 'confident'
With the announcement of exit poll results for the recently held assembly elections in five states, all contesting political parties are on their toes while projecting their absolute victory.
30 Nov 2023
Congress PartyExit polls for Assembly Elections 2023 announced as polling ends
The exit poll results for the assembly elections in five states are finally out as polling concluded in Telangana on Thursday.
16 Nov 2023
Madhya PradeshChhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh polls today; tight contest between BJP, Congress
The second leg of the five-state assembly elections resumed on Friday, with Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh (MP) going to the polls.
07 Nov 2023
Chhattisgarh ElectionsChhattisgarh: Paramilitary personnel injured in Maoist encounter as polling begins
Four paramilitary personnel were injured on Tuesday after an encounter with Maoists in Chhattisgarh, where polling for assembly elections in the first phase was underway.
07 Nov 2023
MizoramAssembly elections: Polling begins in Chhattisgarh, Mizoram
Polling for the 2023 assembly elections in Chhattisgarh (first phase) and Mizoram began on Tuesday morning.
05 Nov 2023
Congress PartyCylinder subsidy, caste census: Congress's manifesto for Chhattisgarh assembly election
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel officially released the Congress's manifesto for the upcoming assembly polls in the state on Sunday and made 17 big promises.
04 Nov 2023
MurderChhattisgarh: BJP leader allegedly killed by Naxalites ahead of elections
In a shocking incident, a prominent leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Chattisgarh, Ratan Dubey, was allegedly hacked to death by Naxalites on Saturday.
03 Nov 2023
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)BJP releases manifesto for Chhattisgarh assembly election
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), on Friday, unveiled its manifesto for the upcoming Chhattisgarh assembly elections.
28 Oct 2023
Chhattisgarh ElectionsRahul Gandhi targets BJP over farmer loans in Chhattisgarh
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, on Saturday, promised to waive off farmers' loans in Chhattisgarh again if his party came to power in the upcoming assembly elections.
09 Oct 2023
TelanganaElection dates for 5 states out: Breakdown of current numbers
The Election Commission of India (ECI) announced the poll schedule for five states on Monday.
17 Sep 2023
RaipurChhattisgarh man murdered for raising 'Hindustan Zindabad' slogan, 4 arrested
In a shocking development in Chhattisgarh, a 32-year-old man from the state's Bhilai district was allegedly killed on Friday for raising "Hindustan Zindabad" slogans after watching the Bollywood movie Gadar 2 on his mobile phone.
18 Aug 2023
Bhupesh BaghelChhattisgarh: BJP pits nephew Vijay Baghel against uncle CM Baghel
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has unveiled its first list of candidates for the upcoming Chhattisgarh Assembly elections, setting the stage for a potential "nephew versus uncle" showdown in the crucial Patan constituency.
16 Aug 2023
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)Year-end poll preps: Modi to chair BJP CEC meeting today
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, and the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s national president JP Nadda will attend a meeting of the party's Central Election Committee (CEC) on Wednesday.
31 Jul 2023
India Meteorological Department (IMD)Heavy rainfall forecast in several states; red alert in Mumbai
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Monday issued a red alert in Mumbai, Maharashtra, amid the prediction of very heavy rainfall in the city.
02 Jul 2023
Sachin PilotRajasthan: Sachin Pilot meets MLAs after Congress's Chhattisgarh 'solution'
Sachin Pilot, former deputy chief minister of Rajasthan, has reportedly been meeting his supporters and MLAs in Jaipur since his return from Delhi last week.
26 Jun 2023
YouTubeDevraj Patel, 'Dil Se Bura Lagta Hai' meme creator, dies
In a shocking development, Devraj Patel, a YouTuber from Chhattisgarh famous for the Dil Se Bura Lagta Hai meme, has reportedly passed away.
26 May 2023
Congress PartyChhattisgarh: Officer drains 21-lakh-liter water to recover phone from dam
A government official from Chhattisgarh has been suspended for allegedly pumping out 21 lakh liter of water from a reservoir to recover his lost phone.
