A violent sand mining turf war in Chhattisgarh's Koriya district resulted in a triple murder. One man was burnt alive inside a luxury SUV, and two others died from injuries after a suspected planned ambush. Police suspect a tipper truck rammed the SUV, trapping occupants before it caught fire.
Rahul Gandhi criticized the BJP's control over state institutions, including the legal system, bureaucracy, intelligence agencies, and the Election Commission, stating that elections are no longer free and fair. He also condemned PM Modi's silence on US ship attacks that killed three Indians.
The Supreme Court will examine if a married daughter's son is eligible for compassionate employment under a scheme for project-affected persons in Chhattisgarh, after a petitioner challenged the state's denial despite familial eligibility.
Residents of Maruki village in Chhattisgarh's Sukma district, frustrated with a decade-long wait for a completed road, have appealed to Union Home Minister Amit Shah for a helicopter to address medical emergencies, highlighting gaps in development despite claims of progress in former Maoist areas.
Hundreds of bats were found dead, hanging lifeless from trees near a pond in Korba, Chhattisgarh, as a severe heatwave with temperatures exceeding 45°C and extreme UV radiation appears to have caused heatstroke. Forest officials suspect extreme heat as the primary cause, with veterinary teams collecting samples for further analysis.
A man in Chhattisgarh's Surguja district allegedly killed his 23-year-old pregnant wife by inserting a hacksaw blade into her private part during a severe assault. The accused has been arrested and confessed to the crime.
Lucknow Super Giants secured their maiden home win in IPL 2026 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, but the match was marred by the discovery of fake AI-generated tickets. Police apprehended four individuals from Chhattisgarh for using AI tools and graphic software to create and sell counterfeit tickets outside the Ekana Stadium.
Lucknow Super Giants secured their maiden home win in IPL 2026 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, but the match was marred by the discovery of fake AI-generated tickets. Police apprehended four individuals from Chhattisgarh for using AI tools and graphic software to create and sell counterfeit tickets outside the Ekana Stadium.
Supreme Court stayed Chhattisgarh High Court's conviction of Amit Jogi, son of former CM Ajit Jogi, for the 2003 murder of NCP functionary Ramavatar Jaggi. The bench questioned how the HC could convict and sentence before hearing his appeal. The case has seen multiple turns since 2007 when a trial court acquitted Amit Jogi.
