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Chhattisgarh: State in central India
Chhattisgarh is a landlocked state in Central India. It is the ninth largest state by area, and with a population of roughly 30 million, the seventeenth most populous. It borders seven states – Uttar Pradesh to the north, Madhya Pradesh to the northwest, Maharashtra to the southwest, Jharkhand to the northeast, Odisha to the east, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana to the south. Formerly a part of Madhya Pradesh, it was granted statehood on 1 November 2000 with Raipur as the designated state capital.

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LS Polls Phase 1 Polling: West Bengal records highest turnout as polling ends | Oneindia News [Video]

LS Polls Phase 1 Polling: West Bengal records highest turnout as polling ends | Oneindia News

Polling in 102 parliamentary seats across 21 states and Union Territories in the first phase of Lok Sabha Elections commenced at 7 am on April 19 and ended at 6 pm. Over 102 parliamentary..

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Chhattisgarh Encounter: Top Naxal Commander Among 18 Neutralised by Forces| Oneindia News [Video]

Chhattisgarh Encounter: Top Naxal Commander Among 18 Neutralised by Forces| Oneindia News

A top Naxal commander, Shankar Sav Dheer, was among 18 Naxals killed in an successful operation by security forces in the Kanker district of Chhattisgarh. The fierce gun battle also resulted in three..

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Chhattisgarh Durg Accident: Bus Mishap Claims 12 Lives As PM Modi Offers Condolences | Oneindia News [Video]

Chhattisgarh Durg Accident: Bus Mishap Claims 12 Lives As PM Modi Offers Condolences | Oneindia News

In Chhattisgarh's Durg district, a bus carrying workers plunged into a pit, killing twelve and injuring fourteen. Durg collector Richa Prakash Choudhary reported the incident, with ten injured..

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Heatwave Spell: IMD warns of heatwave spells in April | El Nino, La Nina | Oneindia [Video]

Heatwave Spell: IMD warns of heatwave spells in April | El Nino, La Nina | Oneindia

The seven-phase Lok Sabha polls season will witness an unprecedented rise in the heatwave in most parts of the country, the India Meteorological Department warned here on Monday. While above-normal..

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Rahul Gandhi to Contest from Wayanad Again, Seats Finalised for Top Leaders: Sources| Oneindia News [Video]

Rahul Gandhi to Contest from Wayanad Again, Seats Finalised for Top Leaders: Sources| Oneindia News

The Congress election committee, in its debut meeting, finalised candidates for six states including Kerala and Karnataka, with Rahul Gandhi set to contest from Wayanad. Chhattisgarh's former Chief..

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Congress encouraged violence to hide its corruption: PM in Chhattisgarh


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Lok Sabha elections: 'Congress considered itself greater than Lord Ram,' says PM Modi at Chhattisgarh rally

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a scathing attack on the Congress during an election rally in Chhattisgarh, accusing them of considering themselves 'bigger than Lord Ram' and engaging in divisive..
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6 Chhattisgarh Maoists, involved in multiple massacres, surrender

Six Maoists, among them three women, affiliated with the Dandakaranya Special Zonal Committee and implicated in two significant CRPF massacres, relinquished their arms to the Alluri Sitarama Raju (ASR)..
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Congress indulged in appeasement politics; PM Modi focused on everyone's development: JP Nadda

BJP president JP Nadda on Monday accused the Congress of indulging in the politics of vote bank and appeasement and said Prime Minister Narendra Modi has changed the culture of politics in the country..
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Congress is a synonym for scams, Naxalism and extremism: CM Yogi in Chhattisgarh

Congress blamed for Chhattisgarh Naxal encounter. Yogi Adityanath criticizes Congress for promoting Naxalism and terrorism. PM Modi's achievements contrasted with the previous Congress regime under..
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Chhattisgarh: One Naxal killed in encounter with security forces in Bijapur, encounter underway

Bastar Inspector General of Police (IG) P Sundarraj said on Wednesday that 71 naxals have been gunned down to date since January, and the fight against naxals is at the 'deciding step.'
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Naxalite killed in encounter with security personnel in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur


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Chhattisgarh's Gadchiroli may break polling record, cross 72%


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Ex-babu, son picked up by ED after SC quashed Chhattisgarh liquor scam FIR


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Women-led sangwari booths promote inclusive voting in Chhattisgarh

Sangwari booths in Chhattisgarh provide a safe environment for women voters during polling, promoting inclusivity and gender equality. Adarsh Polling Booths assist voters, while Youth polling centers..
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Over 64% cast votes in Maoist-hit Bastar, polling peaceful

More than 64% of the 14,72,207 lakh voters exercised their franchise by 5 pm in the Naxal-hit Bastar Lok Sabha constituency in Chhattisgarh during the first phase of general elections. The voter..
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Weather update: IMD issues heatwave, rainfall alert in these states till April 22, check forecast here

In Central India, Vidarbha, Chhattisgarh, and Madhya Pradesh are likely to witness isolated to scattered rainfall with thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds from April 19 to 22.
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LS polls: Tripura records highest turnout in initial hours, stray incidents of violence in Bengal

In the early hours of polling on Friday, during phase one of Lok Sabha elections covering 102 seats across 21 states and Union territories, a voter turnout ranging from 16.33 per cent to 34.54 per cent..
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Working on new surrender policy, but not for hardcore Maoists: Chhattisgarh deputy CM

Chhattisgarh govt is revamping the surrender policy for Maoists to promote integration. Discussions include FIR criteria and policy changes. Govt's role in FIR quashing and Centre's peace talks..
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Congress calling Naxals killed in Chhattisgarh encounter 'martyrs' exposes real face of opposition bloc: BJP

BJP accuses Congress of endorsing Naxals for votes, criticizing sympathy towards 'martyred' Naxals. Congress's lack of support for security forces and inconsistent stance on terrorism highlighted amid..
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Meet man, Maoists' nemesis, who led Kanker encounter in Chhattisgarh

Kewat guided the team through a fierce firefight with the Naxalites.T he 17-year veteran of the Chhattisgarh police force has won six gallantry medals.
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Sensing defeat in Lok Sabha polls, Congress standing by Naxals for votes: BJP

BJP accuses Congress of supporting Naxals for votes, criticizing security forces' actions. Shehzad Poonawalla highlights Congress' sympathy for Naxals. The encounter in Chhattisgarh reveals the ongoing..
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Revenge? Reds hack Chhattisgarh BJP worker to death in front of kin


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Fake encounters, cries Bhupesh Baghel; prove it, challenges Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo

Former Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel alleged an increase in "fake encounter" cases in Bastar, prompting a challenge from CM Vishnu Deo to prove the accusation regarding Tuesday's Kanker encounter or..
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Chhattisgarh's Kanker Lok Sabha Election 2024: Date of voting, result, candidates, main parties, schedule

Kanker, Chhattisgarh's Lok Sabha constituency, had 2019 election winner Mohan Mandavi as MP, defeating Biresh Thakur by 6914 votes. The constituency is set to vote on April 26, 2024, with results on..
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'Determined to free country from menace of Naxalism': Amit Shah after 29 Naxals killed in Chhattisgarh encounter

He further said that the 'offensive policy' of the government and the efforts of security forces have confined Naxalism to a small area today.
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Centre determined to end Red menace: Amit Shah on Chhattisgarh op

Amit Shah commended security forces for eliminating 29 Naxals in Chhattisgarh, vowing to eradicate Naxalism under PM Modi. Injuries to personnel emphasize the government's efforts for a Naxal-free..
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Chhattisgarh: Intense poll battle in tribal Bastar cast under the shadow of the Gun

The Maoist danger looms big over Chhattisgarh's tribal Bastar (ST) seat as it prepares for the first phase of voting on April 19. With 350 military companies on patrol, drone monitoring, and IAS..
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With 954 hectares, MP leads in tree plantation under ‘green credit’ plan

Madhya Pradesh leads in Green Credit Programme with over 500 land parcels for tree plantation. Other states like Telangana, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, and Assam are also actively participating. The..
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Naxalism’s last stand in Chhattisgarh, confident of its elimination, says Amit Shah


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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh predicts decline of Congress party, likens it to dinosaur extinction

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh criticized Congress, likening it to dinosaurs, predicting its extinction in Chhattisgarh post-2024. He praised BJP's governance impact, Modi's leadership, and emphasized..
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Ramdas Athawale backs BJP on all 11 Chhattisgarh Lok Sabha seats, slams Rahul Gandhi, INDIA bloc democracy jeopardy allegations

Ramdas Athawale supports BJP in Chhattisgarh, criticizes Rahul Gandhi and INDI alliance for false claims, emphasizes BJP's Constitution commitment, predicts strong performance in southern states, and..
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Chhattisgarh ex-excise babu held over 'liquor scam'

EOW continues crackdown on liquor scam suspects. Arun Pati Tripathi, Anwar Dhebar, and Arvind Singh arrested in connection with the Rs 2,000-crore scam. ED's actions led to further arrests and..
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Bastar Lok Sabha constituency, Chhattisgarh: Polling date, candidates list, past results and more

Presently, the Bastar Lok Sabha constituency is represented by Congress's Deepak Baij.
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ED mounts fresh PMLA probe into Chhattisgarh liquor scam

After Enforcement Directorate's money laundering case in the Chhattisgarh liquor 'scam' was quashed by Supreme Court earlier this week, the agency has registered a fresh investigation under the..
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Chhattisgarh: 12 dead, several injured as bus plunges into soil mine pit in Durg, PM Modi expresses condolences

The incident took place around 8.30 pm near Khapri village under Kumhari Police Station limits when the victims were returning home after work from a distillery, Durg Superintendent of Police Jitendra..
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12 Maoists held in Chhattisgarh’s Bastar


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At least 12 dead, 14 injured in Chhattisgarh bus accident; PM Modi, President Murmu express condolences

Twelve lives lost, many injured in a bus accident near a mine pit in Durg, Chhattisgarh. Rescue operations ongoing as senior officials oversee. President and PM express grief, victims include workers..
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CRPF chief underlines success against Left-wing extremists including 13 Maoists being neutralised

CRPF chief Anish Dayal Singh praised CRPF's successful operations against Left-wing extremists in Basaguda, Chhattisgarh. He commended the force's dedication to combating various challenges and..
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'Ham Ram ke pujari hain, vo Ram ke vyapari hain ... ': Jairam Ramesh’s dig at BJP

Jairam Ramesh defends Congress's choice to skip Ram temple event, criticizes BJP for religious politicization. PM Modi led rituals in Ayodhya's Ram temple. Congress leaders declined Chhattisgarh event..
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SC ruling has proved misuse of ED, exposed Centre, says Baghel

Baghel slammed the Centre for misusing the ED to target opposition parties in the alleged Chhattisgarh liquor scam. He highlighted the SC's ruling exposed BJP's lies and conspiracy against political..
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No predicate offence, SC says, junks case against Chhattisgarh ex-IAS officer, son

Supreme Court invalidated money laundering case tied to Chhattisgarh liquor scam due to absence of predicate offence and crime proceeds. Enforcement Directorate's complaint lacked basis for invoking..
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30% of Indians aged 18-54 have never got BP measured: ICMR

ICMR-NCDIR study in India reveals 30% aged 18-54 never had blood pressure checked. Southern India has high screening rates, including standout UT/states like Lakshadweep (91%), Kerala (89%), Tamil Nadu..
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Lok Sabha Elections 2024: PM Modi to address rally in Chhattisgarh's Bastar today

The PM will address a rally in Aamabal village in Bhanpuri in Bastar Lok Sabha constituency, which will go to polls on April 19.
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After their farewell to arms, former Maoists find a life of peace, security

Former Maoist rebels in Chhattisgarh, like Atami, find peace and new opportunities after surrendering arms. They embrace family life, new careers, and community support, leaving behind the fear and..
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Lok Sabha Election in Chhattisgarh 2024: Total seats, schedule, candidates list, date of voting, result, main parties

The Election Commission announced the Chhattisgarh voting schedule for the 18th Lok Sabha election 2024. BJP's historical dominance is still a major bloc for Congress which has won 1 or 2 seats in the..
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SC relief likely for C'garh ex-babu, son

The Supreme Court finds no charges or illegal gains tied to ex-IAS officer Anil Tuteja and son Yash in the Chhattisgarh liquor scandal. The court may drop the money laundering case. Enforcement..
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Naxalites kill two villagers in Chhattisgarh


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HC upholds life term to 28 in NCP leader Jaggi murder case

Chhattisgarh high court confirms 28 life imprisonments for the murder of NCP leader Ram Avatar Jaggi, leading to significant political consequences in the state before the 2003 assembly elections.
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Surjewala’s remark against actor-politician Hema Malini gives BJP ammo to target Cong

The BJP strongly criticized Congress leaders for derogatory remarks against PM Modi and Hema Malini, accusing them of losing 'mental balance'. Senior Congress leader Charan Das Mahant made..
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3 more bodies found, Maoist toll rises to 13 in Chhattisgarh district

Security forces found three more Maoist bodies in Gangaloor, Bijapur, Chhattisgarh, bringing the total insurgent death toll to 13 after a 14-hour clash. Among the deceased were three women from PLGA..
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Twelve Maoists gunned down in Chhattisgarh & MP, toll may rise

The seizure of a light machine-gun, AK-47 rifles and several under-barrel grenade launchers in Bijapur suggests the presence of a high-ranking Maoist leader among those killed. According to police, the..
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Man finds grandfather's SBI shares from 1994 with buy value Rs 5000, now worth...

A pediatric surgeon from Chhattisgarh shared on social media the surprising discovery of SBI shares purchased by his grandparents in 1994, which were forgotten until recently. The shares, initially..
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Chhattisgarh consumer court directs insurance company to pay Rs 85,71,271 with 6% interest to complainant


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Ex-lover, his friends gang-rape minor in Chhattisgarh

A 16-year-old girl in Chhattisgarh was gang-raped and thrashed by a 17-year-old boy and his friends after an unsuccessful conversation attempt. The survivor is hospitalized, and all three accused are..
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