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'No Rest For Maoists': Amit Shah Reveals Plan to Wipe Out Naxals From Chhattisgarh by March 2026
Home Minister Amit Shah, on the first day of his Chhattisgarh visit, reiterated his strong stance against Left-wing extremism (LWE), setting a bold deadline of March 2026 for complete eradication. Chairing a high-level anti-Maoist strategy meeting in Raipur with top police officials from 7 affected states, Shah declared that this time, Maoists will not get their usual monsoon break. He also urged misguided youth to surrender under the government's lucrative surrender policy, assuring full support and rehabilitation. In a major boost to forensic and criminal justice capabilities, Shah also laid the foundation of NFSU and CFSL in Raipur. Catch full details of his fiery speech, the roadmap for LWE eradication, and the implications of forensic modernisation for central India's justice system.#amitshah #chhattisgarh #maoists #naxalites #amitshahmaoists #maoistsdeadline #naxaldeadline #amitshahnaxals #naxaloperation #march2026 #leftwingextremism #forensics #nfsu #cfsl #breakingnews #toi #toibharat #bharat #breakingnews #indianews
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• The Print

India-Canada ties are having a summer thaw. Now we need answers on Kanishka bombing

Right-thinking people, officials, and leaders in both countries must watch with caution since Canadian soil is still being used for anti-India and anti-Hindu activities. However, Canada's silence on the Kanishka bombing—the worst bombing in aviation history, where 329 people lost their lives—remains salt in the wounds of the loved ones of the victims. While the Canadian authorities condemn these acts of terror, activists designated as terrorists by the Indian authorities continue to roam freely in the country with no apparent fear of the consequences of their actions. Today marks the 40th anniversary of the Kanishka bombing. And India-Canada relations seem to be witnessing an Indian summer, undergoing a thaw after the nearly year–long diplomatic freeze. Prime Minister Modi's visit to Alberta last week, where he attended the G7 Summit at the invitation of Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, has led to optimism in diplomatic circles. There is also much cheer at the resumption of diplomatic services between India and Canada. Under the visionary leadership of PM Modi and through its 'Vishwamitra' policy, India has earned its well-deserved place on the diplomatic dining table. Carney has rightfully acknowledged India's importance in the G7 and the larger geopolitical space. It is the 7th largest country in terms of sheer size and the fourth largest economy at USD 4.2 trillion. The most populous country with about 60 per cent youth, it is central to supply chains as well. Carney made the right call by extending an invitation to PM Modi, albeit last minute. The freeze Over the last few years, Canada has allowed free run of its territory to Khalistan terrorists. They have not only engaged in criminal intimidation of Indian diplomats and leaders but also indulged in terrorist activities on Indian soil. In 2021, the New Democratic Party, led by pro-Khalistan leader Jagmeet Singh, was key to Justin Trudeau's victory. For over 40 years, India hasn't forgotten the Kanishka bombing. Trudeau's father, Pierre Elliott Trudeau, ignored a request by New Delhi for the extradition of Babbar Khalsa terrorist Talwinder Singh Parmar in 1982. On the eve of the 40th anniversary of the Kanishka bombing, Canada identified Mr 'X', who was complicit in the attack, but refused to share his identity, citing 'privacy' laws. Meanwhile, the previous regime in Canada was all too comfortable in falsely implicating Indian High Commissioner Sanjay Verma in the alleged killing of Sikh separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. Canada's soil has been used by anti-India activists in the name of Khalistan, backed by vested interests, including ISI. Justin Trudeau's public accusation of Indian agents in the killing of Nijjar was the proverbial final straw, resulting in the expulsion of diplomats. Also read: India is losing information war—US backs Israel, hosts Munir, but asks Delhi to show restraint From deadlock to diplomacy Carney's olive branch, the invitation to the G7 Summit, was graciously accepted by PM Modi despite geopolitical uncertainty. The two leaders had a bilateral meeting in Kananaskis on the sidelines of the Summit. 'The leaders reaffirmed the importance of India-Canada ties, based on shared democratic values, respect for the rule of law, and commitment to upholding the principles of sovereignty and territorial integrity. They underlined the need to pursue a constructive and balanced partnership,' read a PIB release. The two countries have agreed to the return of high commissioners, positions that were vacant since the targeting of Verma last year. They will also resume full visa services and consular facilities. Ministerial level talks will also be resumed to bring about a modicum of trust in India-Canada relations. Lots of positive winds are flowing, including prospective collaboration in clean energy, food security, critical minerals, higher education, mobility, and supply chains. Negotiations that had reached an impasse on the EPTA (Early Progress Trade Agreement) are likely to resume to pave the way for CEPA (Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement). The two countries have also reaffirmed their commitment to a 'free and open Indo-Pacific'. Modi and Carney have also agreed to stay in touch and make concerted efforts to meet at the earliest opportunity. A much-needed thaw based on mutual respect seems to be the return gift from PM Modi's Canadian visit. Also read: Trump tried to belittle India, but his Iran gamble has handed Modi unexpected diplomatic space Recalibration requires reworking A lingering flavour of caution remains. Indian diplomats experienced the most harrowing experience when they feared for their lives and safety during the repeated attacks by pro–Khalistan activists, in clear violation of the Vienna Convention. High Commissioner Sanjay Verma and his wife were attacked by sword–bearing miscreants in Alberta. Between 2023-24, there were numerous attacks on Indian High Commissions, including even incidents of grenade-throwing. There have been numerous instances where Hindu temples all over Canada were defaced and vandalised by miscreants claiming to be sympathetic to the Khalistan cause. The BAPS Swaminarayan Temple in Toronto, Ram Mandir in Mississauga, Gauri Shankar Mandir in Brampton are among those defaced with anti–Hindu posters and graffiti. Posters targeting Indian diplomats were removed by volunteers from Bharat Mata Temple in Brampton. Many Indians watched in agonised dismay the videos of assaults on Hindu worshippers. In one such video, the police discriminated against Hindus who were protesting the desecration of their temples. While Modi and Carney have discussed topics ranging from trade to consular ties, how do we ensure that Hindus feel safe in Canada? The elephant in the room has to be talked about with more clarity. Also read: Assam is wary of digital payments. It's stalling the growth of MSMEs Diaspora, diplomacy, and divide Hindus comprise 2.3 per cent of the Canadian population, with over 8,30,000 Canadians practising Hinduism—as compared to 2.1 per cent Sikhs, amounting to 7,70,000 people. It must be remembered that only a small fraction of the Sikhs in Canada support the anti–India activists who have branded themselves as pro-Khalistan. The optics, rhetoric, and loud jingoism, however, have branded the entire Canadian political system as anti-India. Canada cannot afford to alienate a community of scientists, businessmen, and hard–working immigrants, who are beginning to voice their own reply to Gurpatwant Singh Pannun's 'Leave Canada, go back to India' posturing. Indian students are a cash cow for the Canadian economy. In 2022 alone, they contributed approximately CAD 10.2 billion out of a total of CAD 22.3 billion generated by international students in Canada in 2022. A whopping 40 per cent of all international students, they support not only Canadian educational institutions but also prop up local economies through rent, food, transport, and general consumption. Canadian authorities must create the confidence that Indians are safe in Canada, and Carney has been provided with a huge diplomatic opportunity to do so. The optics of the Carney–Modi handshake may give a burgeoning boost to the tourist economy—India is among the top source countries for tourists visiting Canada. 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SC declines urgent listing for clarification plea by Bhima Koregaon accused Hany Babu

New Delhi, June 23 (UNI) The Supreme Court on Monday refused to grant an urgent hearing to a plea filed by former Delhi University professor Hany Babu, an accused in the Bhima Koregaon case, seeking a clarification that he could approach the High Court for bail after withdrawing his earlier plea in the top court. A vacation bench comprising justices KV Viswanathan and NK Singh directed that the matter be listed after the court reopens following the summer break, and declined to entertain the application during the limited working days of the vacation. During the mentioning, the counsel for Babu argued that several co-accused in the case had been granted bail by the Supreme Court either on merits or due to prolonged incarceration. The application was filed seeking a clarification following a May 2 observation by the Bombay High Court, which stated that Babu should seek clarity from the Supreme Court about his liberty to approach the High Court for bail after withdrawing his special leave petition. Justice Viswanathan questioned the delay in filing the application. 'The order was passed on May 2. The court was fully functional till May 23. Why was the application not moved earlier?' he asked. In response, the counsel submitted that obtaining certified copies of the court's orders took time. However, Justice Viswanathan remarked, 'Even in urgent matters, we have filed and got cases listed without certified copies.' Babu was arrested by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in July 2020 under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) for alleged Maoist links in connection with the Bhima Koregaon violence. His bail plea was rejected by the Bombay High Court in September 2022. In May 2024, he withdrew his bail petition from the Supreme Court stating a change in circumstances, intending to move the High Court afresh. However, the High Court noted that the Supreme Court's order did not explicitly grant him liberty to re-approach the lower court, prompting the present application for clarification. The Supreme Court's refusal to list the matter urgently means the issue will now be heard only after the court's summer recess concludes. UNI SNG PRS

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Anti-Maoist operations should not be politicised, must be conducted in transparent manner: Congress

Congress leader Sachin Pilot on Monday said that the ongoing security operations against Maoists should not be politicised and must be carried out in a transparent manner, PTI reported. Pilot, who is in charge of the party's Chhattisgarh unit, made the comment in the state while responding to recent remarks by Union Home Minister Amit Shah. On Sunday, the home minister had announced that the operations would continue throughout monsoon. Operations are usually suspended during the season as rainfall and floods hamper combat inside dense forests, The Hindu reported. On Monday, Pilot said that whatever action is taken against Maoists should be 'effective, transparent and should not have any political colour'. 'It is a matter of internal security,' the Rajasthan MLA added. 'Strict steps should be taken after a lot of deliberation,' he said. 'Action should be…accountable…should be done on the ground and not by giving speeches again and again.' The Union government has repeatedly vowed to end Maoism by March 31, 2026. According to the Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai, more than 400 suspected Maoists were killed in the Bastar region in 2024-'25. The police have stated that 186 suspected Maoists have been killed in gunfights with security personnel in the Bastar range in 2025. In 2024, 217 suspected Maoists were killed by security forces across Chhattisgarh. Malini Subramaniam has reported for Scroll that while many of those killed in Chhattisgarh's Bastar region in 2024 were declared by the police to be reward-carrying Maoists, several families dispute the claim. The families claim that the persons killed were civilians.