Topic: Communist Party of India (Maoist)
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In Pictures: India's Hidden War
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Maoist rebels abduct two Italians on vacation in India
Maoist rebels say they abducted two Italians on vacation after they were spotted taking photos of women from one of India's indigenous tribes who were bathing in a river in the eastern state.
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India train crash: Another Maoist attack?
A train crash Monday killed more than 60 people in West Bengal, India, home of Maoist insurgents known as Naxilites. Authorities say it's too soon to say if it was sabotage.
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In Pictures: India's Hidden War
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Terrorism & Security
Third suspected Maoist attack on India train kills 65
Rebel Maoists in eastern India are suspected of causing a passenger train to derail and collide with an oncoming freight train in West Bengal Friday. It would be their third deadly attack in two months, signaling the insurgency's growing momentum.
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In India, beaten US journalist becomes focus of police torture probe
A report on 'widespread and systemic' police torture in India was published today, focusing on the case of US journalist Joel Elliott. Mr. Elliott claims that Indian police beat him severely while he was in their custody.
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India's Maoist rebel attack sparks anger
Home Minister Palaniappan Chidambaram warned against kneejerk reactions as details emerged about how India’s Maoist rebels killed 76 policemen without taking a single casualty.
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India Maoist rebels kill 73 in major attack
India Maoist rebels, who claim to champion the poor, have been labeled the country's worst internal security threat, with 12,000 fighters and a presence in 22 of 28 states. A Tuesday massacre of 73 police officers is the worst in recent memory.
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India prepares new assault on its 'biggest threat'
India has sent 20,000 more troops to eastern states where a Maoist Naxalite insurgency is gaining strength. Some analysts question whether India has the breadth and strength for an escalated campaign.
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India's longtime battle with Maoist rebels heats up
The government warned of more attacks Monday after Naxalites called a two-day strike to protest an offensive in Lalgarh, West Bengal.
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In India, a mandate and a test
Repeat win by United Progressive Alliance shows faith in party on economy and security.
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Terrorism & Security
India: discontent, poverty fueling Naxalite rebels
A government-appointed committee says violence by the Maoist insurgency is growing and urges the government to talk with rebels.
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Terrorism & Security
India: How will Maoist gains in Nepal shape two countries' ties?
The Maoist party had a surprisingly strong showing in recent elections. India is worried about the impact on its own Maoist rebel movement, the Naxalites.
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Terrorism & Security
India claims success against Maoist rebels
Indian officials search for Naxalites responsible for Friday's attack amid skepticism about rebel group's threat.
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