Anurag Dwary Rajeev Ranjan

The Indian Railways -- the country's largest employer -- has scrapped thousands of posts amid largescale unemployment and a devastating pandemic, NDTV has learnt.

At least five people, including a security personnel, were killed after Maoists triggered an explosion in Chhattisgarh's Dantewada district today, just four days before the insurgency-hit area is expected to vote for state elections.

The Indian Railways -- the country's largest employer -- has scrapped thousands of posts amid largescale unemployment and a devastating pandemic, NDTV has learnt.

At least five people, including a security personnel, were killed after Maoists triggered an explosion in Chhattisgarh's Dantewada district today, just four days before the insurgency-hit area is expected to vote for state elections.