Maoist

Key points of judgement acquitting ​Maoist leader Kobad Ghandy of terror charges

A Delhi court on Friday while acquitting Maoist ideologue Kobad Ghandy of terror charges said that he cannot be held guilty under the provisions of Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) "on the basis of suspicion".

Jun 10, 2016, 21:28 PM IST

Shocking fact: Over 5,500 Indians turned slaves every day over 2 years

As many as 18.3 million Indians live in conditions listed as "modern slavery" in 2016, equivalent to the population of Netherlands, a rise of 4.1 million since 2014, according to a new global report. In other words, 5,616 Indians were enslaved every day over these two years.

Jun 08, 2016, 17:07 PM IST

Naxals torch 4 vehicles, open fire on security forces in Chhattisgarh

 Naxals have set ablaze four vehicles, including two engaged in a road construction work, in Madanwada area of Rajnandgaon district and exchanged fire with police on Friday who are on their trail.

Apr 15, 2016, 20:46 PM IST

Maoist duo arrested in Kolkata sent to police custody

Charged with several offences, the duo was presented before a city court which remanded them in police custody till April 17.

Apr 03, 2016, 20:53 PM IST

Wanted Maoist killed in explosion in Koraput

A wanted Maoist was killed after an explosive device he was planting to target security forces in a forest area went off near Kurailpadu village in the district, police said today.

Mar 22, 2016, 13:54 PM IST

Two CRPF commandos killed, 14 hurt in anti-Naxal ops in Chhattisgarh

Officials said while the two commandos succumbed to bullet injuries late evening, at least 14 others including team leader were injured.

Mar 04, 2016, 00:26 AM IST

Four Maoists held with weapons in Bihar

Four wanted Maoists have been arrested along with weapons from Bihar's Jehanabad district, police said today.

Feb 28, 2016, 16:13 PM IST

Wanted Maoist neutralised in Jharkhand

Acting on intelligence inputs about presence of Maoists, the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), along with the Jharkhand Police, launched an operation on the intervening night of February 22 and 23 and neutralised wanted Maoist Nitesh, a secretary of Simdega Sub Zone.

Feb 23, 2016, 20:49 PM IST

Massive storm at JNU over Afzal Guru as 'anti-India' slogans raised; university orders disciplinary enquiry

JNU administration ordered a disciplinary enquiry into holding of an event on campus against the hanging of terror convict Afzal Guru.

Feb 10, 2016, 22:13 PM IST

Shocking! AAP leader gets letter threatening to burn her alive

The AAP leader has accused IG SRP Kalluri of instigating Bastar residents for the threat letters, the online news portal pradesh18.com reported.

Feb 05, 2016, 17:34 PM IST

Maoist killed in gun battle in Jharkhand's Khunti district

A Maoist guerrilla was killed in a gun battle with police in Jharkhand's Khunti district on Wednesday, police said.

Feb 03, 2016, 22:52 PM IST

Indian Maoist leader jailed for 23 years in UK for raping followers

Aravindan Balakrishnan, an Indian-origin Maoist leader, was sentenced to 23 years in jail by a UK court for a string of sexual assaults, rape of his own daughter for three decades.

Jan 30, 2016, 11:28 AM IST

Woman Naxal held in Chhattisgarh's Kanker

The rebel was carrying a reward of Rs 1 lakh on her head.

Dec 29, 2015, 11:43 AM IST

Two Naxals killed, CRPF jawan injured in Chhattisgarh

Two rebels were gunned down by security forces in restive Abhujmad area of Narayanpur district last night, IG (Bastar Range) SRP Kalluri told PTI over phone.

Nov 28, 2015, 23:26 PM IST

Bomb blast at a cash counter of food outlet in Jharkhand

A suspected crude bomb went off at a food outlet in Jharkhand's Deoghar District on Friday.

Nov 20, 2015, 13:51 PM IST

UK Maoist cult leader raped followers, enslaved daughter, court hears

A violent Maoist cult leader sexually abused his brainwashed female followers and imprisoned his own daughter in homes across south London for over 30 years, British prosecutors said on Thursday.

Nov 13, 2015, 07:20 AM IST

French anti-communist thinker Glucksmann dies at 78

French philosopher Andre Glucksmann, a former Maoist who veered to the right after condemning the crimes of communism, has died at the age of 78, his son said on Tuesday.

Nov 10, 2015, 18:32 PM IST

AAP condemns alleged rape of tribal women by security forces in Chhattisgarh

Condemning the alleged rape of tribal women in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district by security forces last month, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Tuesday said such incidents would only worsen the problem of Naxalism in the state.

Nov 03, 2015, 18:39 PM IST

Wanted Maoist from Jharkhand arrested in Andhra Pradesh

Govind Yadav worked as sub-zonal commander in Manika area of Jharkhand between 2012-2014.

Nov 02, 2015, 22:46 PM IST

Maoist threat to Giriraj Singh, Mukul Roy; MHA warns West Bengal govt

Giriraj Singh and Mukul Roy may be under the radar of CPI(Maoists).

Oct 29, 2015, 17:36 PM IST