Gadchiroli

Bombay HC refuses to stay JEE-Main examination; allows students in flood-hit areas to seek re-exam

On 17 August, the Supreme Court had dismissed a plea seeking the postponement of JEE Main 2020 and NEET UG 2020 entrance exams

Two security personnel killed, three sustain injuries in encounter with Naxals in Maharashtra's Gadchiroli

Sub-Inspector of Police Dhanaji Honmane (30) and constable Kishor Atram were killed in an ambush set up by Naxals in Gadchiroli.

From Kashmir to Red Corridor, a massively stressed CRPF remains backbone of India's internal security

From fighting terrorists in Kashmir to guarding VIPs, performing riot control and poll duty, the Central Reserve Police Force performs a range of functions in addition to its two most important duties: guarding the country’s borders and dealing with its internal security.

One year since Pulwama attack: From Dantewada, Sukma, Uri to Gadchiroli, a look at some of the deadliest attacks on security personnel in the past 10 years

As India marks the first anniversary of one of the worst attacks the country has seen, let's take a look some of the deadliest attacks on the security forces since 2010

Maharashtra polls: BJP's overconfidence, downplaying of local issues behind its reduced tally in crucial Vidarbha region

Although Fadnavis referred to BJP rebels who were unhappy with compromises made during the seat sharing and ticket distribution negotiations, the party’s reduced tally can also be traced to a 'rebellion' from voters in the agrarian-dominated Vidarbha region, which also has a sizeable tribal population

Maharashtra Assembly Election 2019, Gadchiroli profile: BJP pits sitting MLA Deorao Holi against Congress' Chanda Kodwate in Maoist-hit constituency

Reserved under Scheduled Caste (ST) category, Gadchiroli is one of the worst Maoist-hit Assembly constituencies in Maharashtra and will vote for the Maharashtra Assembly Election 2019 on 21 October

Maharashtra polls: Madia tribals in Gadchiroli disillusioned by non-implementation of forest rights, intimidation by cops

Most voters in the Bhamragarh taluka of Maharashtra's Gadchiroli district couldn't care less about the upcoming Assembly election

Maharashtra Election 2019: Self-help groups in Gadchiroli unite to fight systemic discrimination against women

The Mahila Parisar Sangha, comprising women from the Gond and Kanwar tribes, is 37 SHGs-strong, spread across 19 villages in both the talukas. Initially, the collective was formed to overcome roadblocks SHG members faced in dealing with bank protocol, but it has become a platform to empower women to claim their rights.

Adivasis and the Indian State: Caught between Hinduisation and indifferent govt, Madias of Maharashtra struggle to make ends meet

Majority of the families belonging to the Madia tribe in Maharashtra, whose lives have been disrupted by an encroaching ‘civilisation’, are left with a Hobson’s choice — assimilate and lose their Adivasi culture or resist and lose their lives

NCP leader Kailash Ramchandani among those held for Naxal attack in Gadchiroli on 1 May; party to sack member

Kailash Ramchandani, who last held the post of Tehsil unit president of the NCP, is among the eight people arrested for their alleged involvement in the attack in Gadchiroli.