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Commenting on Pragya Singh Thakur's comments, that she was involved in the demolition of the Babri Masjid in Ayodhya, Jain said: 'I am not aware of that comment because I have not heard it.' (Photo: ANI)

Brother, sister rules Cong, they do whatever they want: BJP's Anil Jain

Anil Jain said the possibility of Priyanka Gandhi contesting from Varanasi does not affect his party.

22 Apr 2019 9:27 AM

Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu on Friday likened Prime Minister Narendra Modi to leech and accused him of sucking the blood of common man while favouring few crony capitalists. (Photo: File)

You have turned into leech, sucks blood of common man: Sidhu slams PM Modi

Sidhu’s statement comes amidst the ongoing Lok Sabha election, which started on April 11 and will go on till May 19.

19 Apr 2019 7:50 PM

Adityanath also slammed former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh by alleging that he discriminated between Muslims and other individuals. (Image: ANI)

Terrorists, Naxals afraid of BJP government: Adityanath

Taking a dig at Congress, he said that in the last few months, the system has derailed in Chhattisgarh under the Congress rule.

12 Apr 2019 7:43 PM

The MLA's mobile phone is missing and it might have been taken by Naxals, the official said. (Image: AP)

Record polling in village struck by Naxal attack

“The final figure on polling percentage in the booth may go up”, sources in district election office (DEO) in Dantewada said.

12 Apr 2019 5:23 AM

100 Naxals suspected to be involved in Dantewada ambush: Chhattisgarh Police

Bheema Mandavi, the BJP MLA from Dantewada seat, and four personnel of his security staff were killed.

10 Apr 2019 2:59 PM

The Chief Minister further said, 'Our government tryiwas ng to gain the trust of the tribal public. So in desperation, Naxals committed this heinous crime.' (Photo: File)

C'garh Naxal attack: CM blames BJP MLA for his death, denies security failure

Naxal attack in Dantewada killed BJP MLA Bhima Mandavi and four others.

10 Apr 2019 8:33 AM

Five security personnel were in the attack, police officials said. Security forces have been rushed to the area. (Image: ANI)

5 security personnel injured in attack on BJP MLA's convoy in Dantewada

The Naxalites blew up a vehicle in the convoy with an IED and opened fire at the occupant.

09 Apr 2019 6:12 PM

A Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) jawan was killed and another injured in an encounter with Naxals in Chhattisgarh Friday, police said. (Photo: File/ Representational Image)

CRPF jawan killed, another injured in encounter with Naxals in Chhattisgarh

The incident occurred a day after Naxals ambushed a team of security forces, killing 4 BSF personnel and injuring 2 others in Chhattisgarh.

05 Apr 2019 10:07 AM

The deceased were identified as BSF's assistant sub- inspector Boro, and constables Ramkrishnan, Someshwar and Ishrar Khan. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

4 BSF jawans killed in encounter with Naxals in Chhattisgarh

Polling for other two phases in the state will be held on April 11 and 23.

04 Apr 2019 2:47 PM

Police on Thursday raided a hospital run by Dr Puneet Gupta, son-in-law of former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Raman Singh. (Photo: File)

Ex-C’garh CM Raman Singh’s son-in-law hospital raided

Raman Singh, meanwhile, claimed that the police’s action was politically motivated, and the case would not stand in the court.

29 Mar 2019 9:02 AM

Congress chief Rahul Gandhi on Friday said that Vadakkan is 'not a big leader.' (Photo: File)

Vadakkan not a big leader: Rahul on Sonia Gandhi’s close aid Tom’s exit

The former Congress spokesperson joined the BJP on Thursday stating that the grand old party was now resorting to 'use and throw' approach.

15 Mar 2019 4:15 PM

The Congress chief said his party wanted to increase health expenditure to 3 per cent of the country's GDP. (File Photo)

Cong may include Healthcare Act promise in manifesto: Rahul

Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Friday said his party was looking at including the promise of Healthcare Act in its manifesto.

15 Mar 2019 4:10 PM

The girl was raped by the six accused one after another, he said, adding that they left her at the spot before fleeing. (Representational Image)

Man gets 7 years rigorous imprisonment for raping minor girl

While three accused have been arrested as many others are detained, as they are minors.

09 Mar 2019 6:47 PM

Early in the month, the state government had issued orders to return to farmers the over 4400 acres of land earlier acquired for the Tata Steel project. (File Photo)

Chhattisgarh CM waives irrigation tax

In his Republic Day address here announced loan waivers of over Rs 200 crore for farmers in Chhattisgarh.

26 Jan 2019 3:59 PM

The 3.4 metre-long crocodile was found dead on Tuesday in the village pond, located around 80 km from Raipur. (Representational Image | Pixabay)

Villagers mourn crocodile’s death, take out funeral procession

Villagers decided to set up memorial on pond's bank where it was buried and are planning to build temple in its memory, sarpanch said.

10 Jan 2019 4:11 PM

In line to the promise made in the election manifesto, CM Bhupesh Baghel has ordered officials to immediately initiate the process of returning land to farmers of 10 villages. (Photo: File)

Farmers to get back land acquired for Tata Steel project in Chhattisgarh

Cong promised agricultural lands taken for industrial purpose on which no project was established within 5 yrs, will be returned.

25 Dec 2018 3:25 PM

Governor Anandiben Patel administered the oath to the new ministers at the Police Parade Ground here. The ministers took oath in Hindi. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Chhattisgarh CM Baghel expands cabinet; inducts 9 ministers

The Congress returned to power in the state after 15 years, dislodging the Raman Singh-led BJP government.

25 Dec 2018 11:50 AM

Vinod Verma Verma, a close confident of Baghel, was arrested from Ghaziabad in October 2017 by Raipur police after a case of blackmailing and extortion was registered at the Pandri Police Station in Raipur on a complaint by BJP leader Prakash Bajaj. (Photo: File | PTI)

Journalist linked to ‘sex CD’ case named Chhattisgarh CM’s advisor

Journalist Vinod Verma was released on bail after police failed to file a charge sheet against him in the mandatory 60 days.

21 Dec 2018 10:20 AM

‘In Bijapur, a joint team of CRPF's 168th battalion, District Reserve Guard (DRG) and local police had launched a search operation in the forest of Basaguda police station area to trace some Naxals wanted in separate cases, following inputs about their movements,’ a senior official said. (Photo: File)

11 Naxals held from 2 districts in Chhattisgarh

While seven Naxals were apprehended from Bijapur district, four others held in Narayanpur district.

19 Dec 2018 7:50 PM

Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel also announced to form an SIT to probe May 25, 2013, Jhiram Ghati Naxal attack, in which 29 people including prominent Congress leaders were killed. (Photo: ANI)

Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel keeps promise on day 1, announces farm loan waiver

Baghel announced that his govt will waive farm loans within 10 days as promised by Congress chief Rahul Gandhi during campaigning.

18 Dec 2018 11:59 AM

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