'Naxalism biggest challenge to democracy, will be wiped out by March 2026': says Amit Shah in Raipur

New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday described naxalism as the "biggest challenge" to India's democratic system and emphasised that the time had come for a "final assault" to eradicate it, media reports said.

One CRPF personnel martyred, another injured in Chhattisgarh Naxal encounter

Sukma (Chhatisgarh): A Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) official was martyred on Sunday in an encounter with Naxals in Chhattisgarh's Sukma district, and a constable sustained injuries, media reports said.

Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde proposes plan to tackle Naxalism

Mumbai/UNI: Observing that crores of rupees are being sent to Naxalites every year, Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde proposed the formation of a joint group of Enforcement Directorate, Income Tax and Financial Intelligence Department to investigate and stop this money transaction.

Development is single mantra against Naxalism: PM Modi

Raipur/UNI: Emphasising the unimpeachable fact that development comprises the sole antidote to the scourge of Left-wing extremism, Prime Minister Narendra Modi averred on Friday that facilities are now available even in rural areas where violence and anarchy once ruled the roost.