Headlines from Chhattisgarh.
CHENNAI: Hyderabad had earlier conceded the first innings lead (280 runs) by only four runs to Chhattisgarh (284) in the fourth group stage match of the Ranji Trophy. With the match seemingly heading for a draw, the visitors were well positioned to take three points. However, left-arm spinner G…
The CBI alleged that Chandrakar and associates secured the protection of police and administrative officials
RAIPUR: The Chhattisgarh government has initiated a major cultural project to preserve and showcase the historic legacy, royal traditions, and rare heritage of the state’s 14 former princely states (desi riyasats) under a single roof through a dedicated gallery titled ‘Riyasat Veethika’. The…
JAGDALPUR: A Special Court in Chhattisgarh’s Bhanupratappur on November 4 sentenced three members of the banned Communist Party of India (Maoist) to 10 years of rigorous imprisonment each for their involvement in an attack on security personnel in Kanker district. The court also imposed a fine of Rs…
CBI questions Mahadev app promoter Saurabh Chandrakar to identify Chhattisgarh officials suspected of taking ‘protection money’ and trace alleged betting proceeds.
Raipur: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has said that custodial interrogation of Saurabh Chandrakar, the alleged kingpin of the Rs 6,000-crore Mahadev betting app scam, is needed to identify Chhattisgarh public servants who allegedly received "protection money" to help the syndicate…
Saurabh Chandrakar, accused of masterminding the Mahadev betting app scam, was extradited from Oman for interrogation. The Central Bureau of Investigation is seeking information on Chhattisgarh public servants allegedly involved in corruption. Reports claim that huge amounts of protection money were…
Weather conditions are set to change across several parts of India, with rain, thunderstorms and strong winds expected in multiple states on November 5. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued weather alerts for around 15 states, including Odisha, Chhattisgarh and Andhra Pradesh…
RAIPUR: The Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly is set to transition to a completely paperless, digital institution before the upcoming Budget Session. The comprehensive digitisation initiative is expected for completion within a three-month window. The project is part of the Union government’s wider…
A special court in Chhattisgarh capital Raipur on Wednesday granted the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) eight- day custody of Saurabh Chandrakar, the alleged kingpin of the `6,000-crore Mahadev online betting app scam. Chandrakar, who was recently extradited from Oman, was sent to a two-day…
The development follows the recent extradition of Chandrakar from Oman to Delhi, after which he was brought to Raipur on a private flight on November 3 evening.
Hyderabad, who replied with 280 in their first innings, were left chasing a target after Chhattisgarh established a first-innings lead of four runs.
The local block education officer Sanjay Verma has issued the notice of closure of these schools for two days following a directive to the effect by the DEO.
RAIPUR: In the high-profile multi-thousand-crore Mahadev online betting scam, a special court in Raipur on Wednesday granted the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) an eight-day custodial remand of the syndicate's alleged kingpin, Saurabh Chandrakar. Following his recent extradition to India from…
A special court in Chhattisgarh’s capital Raipur on Wednesday, granted the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) an eight-day custody of Saurabh Chandrakar, the alleged kingpin of the Rs 6,000-crore Mahadev online betting app scam. Chandrakar, who was recently extradited from Oman, was sent to a…
RAIPUR: A special court in Raipur has granted the CBI eight days' custody of Saurabh Chandrakar, the alleged kingpin of the Rs 6,000-crore Mahadev online betting app case, officials said on Wednesday. Chandrakar, who was recently extradited from Oman, was granted a two-day CBI transit remand on…
A special court in Raipur granted the CBI eight-day custody of Saurabh Chandrakar, the alleged kingpin of the ₹6,000-crore Mahadev online betting syndicate.
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Raipur: A special court in Chhattisgarh's Raipur on Wednesday granted the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) eight-day custody of Saurabh Chandrakar, the alleged kingpin in the Rs 6,000-crore Mahadev online betting app case , officials said. Chandrakar, who was recently extradited from Oman, was…
A special court in Chhattisgarh's Raipur on Wednesday granted the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) eight-day custody of Saurabh Chandrakar, the alleged kingpin of the Rs 6,000-crore Mahadev online betting app case, officials said. Chandrakar, who was recently extradited from Oman, was produced…
RAIPUR: The Chhattisgarh government will launch a stringent, state-wide intensive inspection campaign to identify and deport illegal foreign nationals and undocumented infiltrators residing in the state. The special two-month drive will run from November 15, 2026, to January 15, 2027. Deputy Chief…
RAIPUR: Chhattisgarh High Court issued a notice to Kolkata-based respondent Naziya Elahi Khan and directed the State government to verify and apprise the court of the specific steps taken pursuant to an FIR registered in Raipur over alleged derogatory remarks against Prophet Mohammed. A Division…
RAIPUR: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on November 3 launched a sharp attack on the Congress, accusing the party of consistently supporting Maoism and the unconstitutional parallel institutions established by Maoists. Referring to the Maoist-controlled Janatana Sarkar in Chhattisgarh, he questioned…
According to his acquaintances in Bhilai, started doing odd jobs in the garment shops in the city in 2014-15: Reports
Raipur, Nov 3: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday came down heavily on the Congress, alleging that the party had nurtured Naxalism for decades instead of working to eradicate it. Amit Shah said merely carrying a copy of the Constitution does not mean supporting it. He claimed that for 30 years…
The left-arm spinner stars with a five-wicket haul as Milind’s men reach 275, chasing Chhattisgarh’s 284, with just one wicket left; Rahul shines with a 174-ball 72
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday said the government is ready to convene a special session of Parliament to hold discussions on Special Intensive Revision of the electoral roll and challenged the Opposition to join the debate. He accused the Congress of supporting Naxalism and alleged that…
The Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected a fresh plea of former Chhattisgarh chief minister Bhupesh Baghel challenging a high court order refusing to frame a preliminary issue on the maintainability of a poll petition filed against his election from Patan assembly constituency in 2023. The top court on…
RAIPUR: In a push toward digital governance and administrative efficiency, the Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly is set to transition into a completely paperless, digital institution before the upcoming Budget Session. The comprehensive digitisation initiative is expected for completion within a…
Minister highlights higher education growth, critical minerals mission and homegrown innovation at NIT Raipur convocation
The Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected a fresh plea of former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel challenging a high court order refusing to frame a preliminary issue on the maintainability of a poll petition filed against his election from Patan assembly constituency in 2023. The top court on…
At the NIT Raipur convocation, Union Minister G Kishan Reddy emphasized India's need for innovations in energy, mining, and healthcare. He noted significant growth in higher education infrastructure and international rankings over the past decade. Reddy mentioned government initiatives aimed at…
State plans ₹1.33 lakh crore in renewable energy investments as it looks to raise green power’s share in electricity demand to over 45%.
KABIRDHAM: Continuing her effort to preserve religion, culture and traditional identity through the ‘Ghar Wapsi’ campaign, BJP MLA from Pandariya, Bhawna Bohra organised a programme on November 2 in which 61 people returned to their original faith. Inspired by the MLA’s initiative in the Kui-Kukdur…
Rajnandgaon collector Jitendra Yadav said Khaira village had achieved complete household coverage under the scheme
The body of a 20-year-old woman was found on the rooftop of a commercial establishment owned by former BJP MLA Santosh Bafna in Jagdalpur, Chhattisgarh's Bastar district, on Monday (November 02). Police suspect it to be a case of suicide. The woman was identified as Deepa Sagar, who worked at a…
Union Minister of State for Coal and Mines Satish Chandra Dubey presented awards to SCCL Chairman and Managing Director Dr Buddhaprakash Jyoti at a ceremony held in Raipur, Chhattisgarh, on Monday.
Jagdalpur, Nov 2 (PTI): The body of a 20-year-old woman was found on the rooftop of a commercial establishment belonging to a former BJP MLA in Jagdalpur in Chhattisgarh's Bastar district on Monday with police suspecting it to be a case of suicide, officials said. The deceased was identified as…
Alleged kingpin Sourabh Chandrakar extradited from Oman, remanded to two days CBI custody on Monday; former Congress CM Bhupesh Baghel had been named as a co-accused in 2024 FIR
Chandrakar, a native of Durg district in Chhattisgarh, had been running the online betting operation from Dubai.
A Delhi court on Monday granted the CBI's request for a two-day transit remand of Mahadev App promoter Sourabh Chandrakar, who was recently brought back from Oman , allowing the agency to produce him before a special CBI court in Raipur by November 4. Principal District and Sessions…
Cyclone Arnab turned Chhattisgarh’s sky blood red! But is it a warning sign or simply science? The answer lies in how sunlight travels through our atmosphere. Sunlight may look white, but it contains every colour. When the sun is low on the horizon, its light travels through a much longer stretch of…
The Chhattisgarh duo’s 93-run partnership puts the team in control after Milind & Co. have the side reeling at 94 for four; the opener gets two reprieves in his 133-ball 72
The Central Bureau of Investigation sought his transit remand to produce the accused before a special court in Raipur, Chhattisgarh
The Enforcement Directorate has moved a special PMLA court in Raipur seeking to "expedite" proceedings to declare extradited Mahadev app promoter Saurabh Chandrakar a fugitive economic offender and confiscate his assets, officials said on Monday. The federal probe agency has also written to the…
The probe agency sought transit custody to safely transport and produce him before the designated Special CBI Court in Raipur, Chhattisgarh, where criminal proceedings and chargesheets are pending.
RAIPUR: In a pitch to reshape its identity as a sustainable industrial powerhouse, Chhattisgarh made a resounding statement on the global clean energy stage on Monday at the prestigious India Renewable Energy Summit & Expo 2026. Inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the four-day global…
The probe agency sought transit custody to safely transport and produce him before the designated Special CBI Court in Raipur, Chhattisgarh, where criminal proceedings and chargesheets are pending.
Sourabh Chandrakar, one of the main promoters of the Mahadev Online Book betting syndicate, has been granted two days of transit remand by the Rouse Avenue Court in Delhi. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) produced him before the court and sought transit remand to take him to Raipur, where…
