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  Forcing virginity test violates woman's right to dignity under Article 21: Chhattisgarh HC

  March 31, 2025 6:24 IST

  The observation by high court judge Justice Arvind Kumar Verma came in response to a criminal petition filed by a man who demanded his wife's virginity test alleging she was in an illicit relationship with another man.

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  Chhattisgarh: PM Modi unveils development projects worth Rs 33,700 crore in Bilaspur

  March 30, 2025 16:55 IST

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday laid the foundation stone and inaugurated a series of major infrastructure projects worth a total of Rs 33,700 crore in Chhattisgarh

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  Chhattisgarh: Two dead as vehicle heading to PM Modi's function in Bilaspur falls off bridge

  March 30, 2025 12:23 IST

  Chhattisgarh news: The deceased were identified as Ramita Bai, a resident of Pandrikhar village, and the driver, Babu Lal Chaudhary, the official said. He said the injured were admitted to the Gaurela district hospital, and five are in critical condition.

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  Chhattisgarh: 16 Naxals killed in encounter with security forces in Sukma district

  March 29, 2025 12:53 IST

  Sukma encounter: Security forces are currently conducting an intensive search of the encounter site and surrounding forested terrain. Authorities said a detailed statement will be issued after the completion of the ongoing operation.

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  CBI raids Bhupesh Baghel's residence in Mahadev betting app case, former Chhattisgarh CM reacts

  March 26, 2025 9:26 IST

  CBI raids Bhupesh Baghel's residence: The Mahadev Online Book Betting app is an umbrella syndicate arranging online platforms for enabling illegal betting websites to enrol new users, create user IDs, and launder money through a layered web of Benami bank accounts.

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  Chhattisgarh: Three Naxalites killed in encounter with security forces in Dantewada district

  March 25, 2025 10:46 IST

  Dantewada encounter: On March 20, security forces gunned down 30 Naxalites in two encounters in Bijapur and Kanker districts of the state.

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  Chhattisgarh: 22 Naxals surrender in Bijapur as govt's rehabilitation policy offers new hope

  March 24, 2025 7:18 IST

  In a positive shift, 22 Naxals surrendered in Bijapur, Chhattisgarh, following the government's newly approved rehabilitation policy offering support for reintegration into society.

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  Chhattisgarh: Two security personnel injured in IED blast triggered by Naxalites in Bijapur

  March 23, 2025 21:02 IST

  The blast occurred around 5.45 pm near the Gorla rivulet under the Madded police station limits when a team of the STF was returning in a pick-up vehicle after an anti-Naxalite operation, an official said.

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  Construction works, electricity, phone network: Chhattisgarh govt's steps to boost Naxal surrenders

  March 21, 2025 14:31 IST

  Under the Chhattisgarh Naxal Surrender/Victim Relief and Rehabilitation Policy-2025, the surrendered Naxals will get free accommodation and food for three years and a monthly financial assistance of Rs 10,000.

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  Chhattisgarh: 26 Naxals killed in two separate encounters in Bijapur, Kanker districts

  March 20, 2025 16:42 IST

  Chhattisgarh encounters: According to the official, one jawan of the state police's District Reserve Guard (DRG) unit was also killed in the gunfight at Bijapur district.

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  Chhattisgarh police seize over 500 kilograms of ganja in major drug bust

  March 18, 2025 23:34 IST

  Chhattisgarh police seized over 500 kilograms of ganja from a container in Korba district, with an estimated value of over one crore rupees, during a late-night operation.

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  ITBP constable shoots senior colleague dead with service weapon in Chhattisgarh's Raipur

  March 17, 2025 14:26 IST

  The tragic event took place at the ITBP's 38th Battalion camp located under the jurisdiction of Kharora police station. The exact reason behind the shooting is yet to be ascertained, as per police.

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  Chhattisgarh: Three dead as bike hits truck in Balod district

  March 16, 2025 9:43 IST

  Chhattisgarh road accident: The accident took place on Saturday night near the victims' native village Manki under Arjunda police station limits when they were returning home after an outing, a local police official said.

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  ED creating media hype: Ex-Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel dismisses reports of summons to his son

  March 15, 2025 23:00 IST

  Bhupesh Baghel's statement came amid reports that his son Chaitanya was summoned to appear before the central agency on Saturday to record his statement in an alleged liquor scam linked to a money laundering scam.

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  Chhattisgarh: 17 Naxalites, including nine with Rs 24 lakh bounty, surrender in Bijapur

  March 13, 2025 21:20 IST

  The Naxalites cited disappointment with the "hollow" and "inhuman" Maoist ideology, exploitation of innocent tribals by senior cadres and increasing influence of security forces.

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  Chhattisgarh: Three naxalites, including two women, surrender in Gariaband district

  March 11, 2025 7:00 IST

  Three naxalites, including two women, surrendered in Chhattisgarh's Gariaband district, citing disillusionment with Maoist ideology and support for the state's rehabilitation policy.

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  ED vehicle attacked during raid at former Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel's house; Rs 33 lakh seized

  March 10, 2025 23:53 IST

  Bhupesh Baghel's residence in Bhillai was raided in connection to a money laundering case against his son, officials said. It was also reported that some activists surrounded the ED officials and a scuffle broke out between the police and them.

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  Chhattisgarh: ED raids Bhupesh Baghel's son, others in liquor scam case, Congress leader reacts

  March 10, 2025 11:14 IST

  The Enforcement Directorate has raided 14 locations in Chhattisgarh, including properties linked to Bhupesh Baghel’s son, Chaitanya Baghel, in connection with an alleged liquor scam involving the siphoning off Rs. 2,161 crore.

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  Chhattisgarh Finance Minister OP Choudhary presented the 100-page handwritten budget in ChatGPT era

  March 09, 2025 16:53 IST

  Chhattisgarh Finance Minister OP Choudhary presented the 100-page handwritten budget in the state Assembly on March 4. He said that a handwritten document reflects the attachment and emotions better.

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  Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai releases 13th installment of Mahatari Vandana Yojna on Women's Day

  March 08, 2025 21:25 IST

  Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai released the 13th installment of the Mahatari Vandana Yojna to nearly 70 lakh women in the state on the occasion of Women's Day.

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  Chhattisgarh: Five dead as car hits truck on national highway in Raipur

  March 06, 2025 20:10 IST

  Chhattisgarh road accident: "The car was on its way to Arang when the driver lost control. Four occupants of the car died on the spot, while one succumbed to injuries later. A police team is at the spot," the official informed.

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  Chhattisgarh former CM Bhupesh Baghel cleared of all charges in 2017 sex CD case

  March 05, 2025 11:06 IST

  In October 2017, a controversy erupted following a "sleaze video" allegedly involving then-Public Works Department Minister Rajesh Munat surfaced. The minister filed a case against Bhupesh Baghel for tarnishing his image.

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  Chhattisgarh presents Rs 1.65 lakh cr budget for FY 2025-26, key focus on growth, welfare

  March 04, 2025 6:56 IST

  Chhattisgarh’s Rs 1.65 lakh crore budget for 2025-26 focuses on growth, infrastructure, and welfare under the ‘GATI’ theme. Key allocations include rural connectivity, agricultural support, digital payments, and fiscal stability.

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  Chhattisgarh: Bus service begins in insurgency-hit state's last village Pamed

  March 02, 2025 11:58 IST

  Pamed is the last village of the state in Bijapur, but it didn't have a direct connection with the district headquarters. The commuters reached Pamed through the nearby state of Telangana.

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  Two Naxalites neutralised in encounter with security forces in Chhattisgarh's Sukma

  March 01, 2025 14:50 IST

  The anti-Naxal operation, based on the specific inputs, was launched on Friday. So far, two bodies of the Naxalites have been recovered, and a search operation was underway.

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  Chhattisgarh: Seven Naxalites with total bounty of Rs 32 lakh surrender in Sukma

  February 28, 2025 22:15 IST

  As per the police, of the seven Naxalited who surrendered today, Hidma and Barse were involved in the 2021 Tekalguda ambush attack in which 22 security personnel were killed while Lalu was involved in the 2020 Minpa Maoist attack in which 17 jawans lost their lives.

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  Chhattisgarh government declares Vickey Kaushal starrer ‘Chhava’ tax-free

  February 27, 2025 22:23 IST

  Following the steps of the Madhya Pradesh and Goa state governments, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led Chhattisgarh government has also declared ‘Chhava' tax-free.

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  Chhattisgarh: Five killed, 5 injured as car carrying devotees from Shiv temple collides with truck

  February 26, 2025 18:49 IST

  Ambikapur road accident: The incident took place near Vishunpur village under Sitapur police station limits when the victims were returning to Revapur village after offering prayers at a Shiv temple.