A tripartite agreement between the Army, Himachal Pradesh government, and Shree Baidyanath Ayurved aims to promote large-scale cultivation of medicinal and aromatic plants in border villages, reviving Ayurvedic practices and creating livelihoods.
Tripura Renewable Energy Development Agency receives silver medal for implementing solar-powered microgrids in 274 remote tribal villages, bringing electricity to 9,762 households.
Security forces killed two more Naxalites in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district on the second day of an operation, bringing the total death toll to six. The exchange of fire occurred in the forested hills of the northwestern region.
Demonstrators marched through Alpine villages to protest the World Economic Forum in Davos, highlighting global economic and climate concerns.
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari states India has ample funds for rural development but suffers from a shortage of honest leaders to implement schemes effectively for villages and poor farmers.
Bhubaneswar Development Authority's failure to submit certified revenue village list for PMAY-U 2.0 jeopardizes housing benefits for thousands of families in the city.
Revenue Minister Krishna Byre Gowda announced the conversion of 8,000 undocumented residential areas in Sakleshpur into revenue villages, addressing public grievances and land issues.
Security forces killed two Maoists in a gunfight in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district. The operation continues as forces search for senior leader Papa Rao, with intermittent firing reported in the forested hills.
Security forces gunned down two Naxalites in a forested area of Bijapur district, Chhattisgarh, on Saturday morning. Weapons were recovered from the spot as intermittent firing continued.
A fierce gunfight erupted between security forces and Naxal insurgents in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district on Saturday morning during an anti-Naxal operation.
A fierce encounter erupted between security forces and Maoists in Bijapur district's forested hills on Saturday morning, with casualties reported among insurgents.
An exchange of fire erupted between security personnel and Naxalites in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district. The incident highlights ongoing security challenges in the region.
A Deputy Inspector General of Police in Jammu and Kashmir conducted inspections in border villages of Kathua and Samba districts during dense fog conditions.
In a major development, 52 Maoist cadres including 21 women surrendered in Bijapur district. The group carried collective rewards exceeding ₹1.41 crore, dealing a psychological blow to the underground organization.
Fifty-two Naxalites surrendered in Bijapur, Chhattisgarh, as part of a government rehabilitation initiative aimed at reintegrating them into mainstream society.
Security forces recovered multiple IEDs and a Maoist logistics dump in separate operations in Bijapur district ahead of Republic Day.
Women Village Defence Guards in Jammu step up to protect remote villages during harsh winters as men migrate for work, ensuring community safety and resilience.
SASTRA Deemed University continues its 26-year Pongal tradition, distributing Rs 30 lakh worth of gift hampers to over 6,500 families across ten villages in Tamil Nadu's Thanjavur, Trichy, and Mayiladuthurai districts.
Chhattisgarh's girls' team won their first-ever gold, and boys secured bronze at the 38th Sub-Junior National Softball Championship, powered by tribal players from Maoist-hit Bijapur district.
Villages in Chhattisgarh's Bastar division are voluntarily seeking the 'Naxal-free' Ilwat tag for development grants. Govt drafts SOP to verify genuine cases amidst a surge in applications.
Haryana police apprehend a man accused of child labour following an extensive manhunt across 200 villages. The operation highlights the state's crackdown on illegal employment of minors.
From Arjuni's equal wages to Narada's green economy, discover how women-led gram panchayats are driving a historic transformation in rural governance, health, and sustainability.
Olaba and Kandakela Devabhumi in Cuttack become Odisha's first fully solar-powered tribal villages. 80 households now have clean, reliable electricity, boosting education and livelihoods. Discover this green milestone!
Karnataka forest dept begins documenting villages inside 51 reserve forests for voluntary relocation, offering Rs 15 lakh per adult. Minister cites Bheemgad & Kudremukh success.
A 15-year-old boy lost a leg after stepping on a Maoist pressure IED in Bijapur's forest. The CRPF's swift rescue saved his life. The incident follows major anti-Maoist operations.
A 15-year-old boy lost a leg after stepping on a Maoist-planted pressure IED in Bijapur's Gangaloor forest. The incident follows major anti-Maoist ops in Bastar. Read about the rescue and the rising IED threat.
A 15-year-old boy lost his leg after stepping on a Maoist-planted pressure IED in Bijapur's forests. CRPF's swift rescue saved his life. The incident highlights the ongoing threat to civilians in Bastar.
Chhattisgarh police claim the upper hand in the final anti-Maoist push. 14 killed in encounters, a top commander surrenders. Over 500 Maoists neutralized since 2024. Read the latest.
Security forces eliminate 14 Maoists in Bastar, including a close associate of Madvi Hidma. Over 518 rebels killed in state in two years. Read the full details.
Security forces neutralize 14 Naxals in Chhattisgarh's Sukma and Bijapur districts. DRG operation in Kistaram forest results in 12 casualties. Details inside.