Odisha: Maoist-backed outfit lays down demands for talks

Three days after the Odisha government invited it for talks for the release of abducted Biju Janata Dal Member of Legislative Assembly Jhina Hikaka, Maoist-backed Chasi Mulia Adivasi Sangh on......

Odisha govt needs more time, Maoist mediators leave

After word that a 'broad arrangement' had been reached on fulfilling the demands of the rebels for the release of Italian Paolo Bosusco, the two Maoist mediators on Saturday left after 10 days of......

Rebels refuse to seek bail, demand case withdrawal

Uncertainty resurfaced over the release of abducted Laxmipur member of Legislative Assembly Jhina Hikaka on April 18 on Monday, as the Maoists and their front group Chasi Mulia Adivasi Sangha......

Italian abduction: Talks on hostage crisis resume

After a day's break, talks resumed between the Odisha government and Maoist negotiators for release of the Italian captive while the state Assembly unanimously appealed to the kidnappers of Biju......