Naxalite Maoist Insurgency

Home truths: Just how good a Home Minister was Chidu?

Chidambaram was in many ways a switched-on Home Minister in the way that a Sushil Kumar Shinde never will be. But even his tenure in the Ministry wasn't as glowing as it's being projected.

CRPF jawans kill 20 Naxals in Chhattisgarh encounter

Firing is still on and the force has rushed in additional troops and logistics to the area in the wee hours today.

Kiran Reddy claims success over Naxal menace in AP

He said currently, the Maoist problem is restricted to the eight districts of the state.

Will Kishenji's successor be deadlier?

While many feel that 58-year-old Kishenji's death may be a crippling blow to the Maoist movement in eastern India, local officials say there are some strong contenders to succeed him.

A shift too late: Mamata Banerjee's u-turn on Maoists

Mamata's Maoist policy seems to do everything as well as its opposite and hopes something works out. But all she has done is strengthen the Maoists and undermine her own security forces.

Centre cautious on Maoists' truce offer

The Union Home Ministry is in touch with West Bengal government to get a clear picture on Maoists' announcement of "restraining arms" and is waiting for a formal communication from the Mamata Banerjee led dispensation before taking any view on the offer.

Didi plays Lady Bountiful in Jungle Mahal, but will it work?

Mamata headed to Jungle Mahal to shower the Maoist stronghold with gifts and promises. But can the bonanza work? Are Maoists really interested in development, the very thing that could rob them of their constituency?