Congress appoints former MLA Baijnath Kushwaha as MP OBC Dept chief
Digital Desk | Bhopal, Nov 5 (IANS) The Congress has appointed former Sabalgarh MLA Baijnath Kushwaha as the chairman of its Other Backward Classes (OBC) Department in Madhya Pradesh, replacing sitting Satna MLA Siddharth Kushwaha. The organisational change comes as the party seeks to strengthen its outreach among OBC communities ahead of the 2028 Assembly elections, amid renewed political debate over reservation and representation in the state. The party has also appointed Rajendra Mandaloi from Bhopal and Pawan Patel from Satna as vice-chairpersons of the state OBC Department. The appointments were approved by Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and announced by party general secretary K.C. Venugopal. In its official communication, the party said the Congress president had approved the appointments of the state chairperson and vice-chairpersons with immediate effect. Baijnath Kushwaha represented the Sabalgarh Assembly constituency in Morena district from 2018 to 2023. He won the seat on a Congress ticket in the 2018 Assembly elections but lost to BJP candidate Sarla Rawat in the 2023 polls. He began his political career through student politics in 1984 and later worked with the Bahujan Samaj Party before joining the Congress in 2014. He has also served as a general secretary of the Madhya Pradesh Congress Committee. The appointments come at a time when OBC reservation has emerged as a major political issue in Madhya Pradesh, where the community constitutes a significant section of the electorate. The Madhya Pradesh High Court recently struck down the 2019 law that increased OBC reservation in government jobs and educational institutions from 14 per cent to 27 per cent. The court restored the existing 14 per cent quota and directed the state to fill 13 per cent of posts kept on hold under the disputed reservation arrangement from the unreserved category within three months. The 27 per cent quota was introduced by the then Congress government led by Kamal Nath in 2019. However, its implementation remained caught in legal proceedings, with the additional 13 per cent reservation kept on hold. Both the Congress and the ruling BJP have sought to position themselves as supporters of OBC rights and social justice, making reservation and political representation important issues in the state's politics.
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Nov 5 (IANS) Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan recently shared an interesting anecdote about Sara Ali Khans family legacy. He made a surprising revelation on how her great-grandmother, Sajida Sultan, the mother of legendary cricketer Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi, fondly remembered as Tiger Pataudi, used to drive a white open-air luxury car in Delhi, back in the times when it was a very rare to see a woman drive a car. The revelation came during a conversation with Sara on the popular quiz-based reality show Kaun Banega Crorepati. He went on to share a little-known anecdote about Saras great-grandmother, and added, Aur yahin tak nahi main aapko bata doon, shayad aap soche bhi nahi thi, us zamane ki baat bata raha hoon, Tiger ki matashri jo ki Bhopal ki thi, kaafi vriddhavastha mein thi us zamane mein, wo ek white color ki open-air Jaguar gaadi chalati thi Delhi mein aur bade shaan se baith ke chalati thi.. (That's not all. Let me tell you something you may never have imagined. I am talking about those days. Tiger's mother, who belonged to Bhopal, was quite elderly at the time, yet she used to drive a white open-air Jaguar in Delhi, sitting behind the wheel and driving with great pride and elegance) Sara appeared surprised by the revelation and responded, Nahi maloom (I didn't know) Amitabh then added, Maine dekha hai unko.. (I have seen her). Amitabh then also went on to compliment the eyes of members of her family calling them striking. Recalling his observation about the Pataudi family, Amitabh said, Ek cheez hum batana chahte hain aapko jo humne hamesha ye nazar rakha hai. Aapke parivaar mein jitne bhi chehre hain, un sab ki aankhein bahut sundar. Tiger se lekar ke aaj tak kuch baat hai aapke aankho mein, wo hume bahut pasand hai... (There is something I would like to tell you, something I have always observed. Everyone in your family has very beautiful eyes. From Tiger to the present generation, there is something special about your eyes, which I like very much.) For the uninitiated, talking about the Pataudi family, it has long been associated with royalty, cricket and cinema. The late Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi was one of India's most celebrated cricket captains and wife Sharmila Tagore is one of the finest actresses of Hindi cinema.
Eight IPS officers reshuffled at MP Police headquarters
Digital Desk | Bhopal, Nov 5 (IANS) The Madhya Pradesh Police Headquarters has reshuffled the responsibilities of eight Indian Police Service (IPS) officers posted at the Police Headquarters. Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) Vineet Kapoor has been relieved of his charge as Personal Security Officer (PSO) to the Director General of Police (DGP) and assigned the dual responsibility of Cyber and Community policing, officials said on Wednesday. DIG Awadhesh Kumar Goswami has been appointed as the new PSO to the DGP and has also been given additional charge of Narcotics. According to the order issued by the Police Headquarters, the changes have come into effect immediately and will remain in force until further orders. Awadhesh Kumar Goswami, a 2009-batch officer, has been shifted from the Welfare and Accounts department to take over as the DGP's PSO. Vineet Kapoor, a 2010-batch officer, will now handle Cyber and Community Policing. Other officers have also been given new assignments. DIG Santosh Singh Gaur (2009 batch) has been transferred from AJAK to the Police Training and Research Institute (PTRI). DIG Tushar Kant Vidyarthi (2009 batch) has moved from PTRI to the special armed force Headquarters. DIG Raghuvansh Kumar Singh (2012 batch), who was earlier posted at the police headquarters, has been assigned the Welfare and Accounts department. At the Assistant Inspector General level, Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG) Sai Krishna Thota (2014 batch) has been appointed AIG Cyber after being shifted from the police headquarters. AIG Puneet Gehlod (2017 batch) has been given the charge of AIG Administration, while AIG Shashank (2019 batch) has been posted as AIG in the Special Branch. All the officers have been directed to assume their new responsibilities with immediate effect. The dual charge given to Awadhesh Kumar Goswami of both the DGP's personal security and the Narcotics wing is expected to ensure closer coordination between security and anti-drug operations. Officers have been instructed to take over their new responsibilities without delay so that ongoing investigations and administrative work remain uninterrupted. The order applies across the listed portfolios until further directions are issued by the department.
Madhya Pradesh CM directs collectors to ensure uninterrupted fertiliser supply to farmers
Digital Desk | Bhopal, Nov 4 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Wednesday directed district collectors to ensure adequate and timely availability of fertilisers to farmers, holding them responsible for any difficulty faced by cultivators in obtaining supplies during the ongoing agricultural season. Addressing collectors and superintendents of police (SPs) through a video conference from his official residence in Bhopal, Yadav said the entire administrative machinery must remain on alert to ensure farmers receive fertilisers according to their requirements. Farmers should not face any difficulty in getting fertilisers or other essential supplies. Collectors will be held responsible if any such problem arises, he said, according to a statement issued by his office. The Agriculture Department Secretary informed the meeting that there was no problem with fertiliser supplies in the state. Yadav also directed officials to conduct crop-loss surveys in 12 districts that received normal rainfall this year. He said the surveys should be undertaken after the anawari (crop yield assessment) figures are available, and eligible farmers should be provided relief under government schemes. The Chief Minister also reviewed preparations for Diwali and directed collectors and police chiefs to ensure peaceful celebrations and make adequate security arrangements. He asked officials to prevent the use of banned firecrackers and carbide guns and lamps, which are harmful to human health. Small traders selling fruits, flowers, earthen lamps, cotton wicks and decorative lights in major markets should be exempted from local vending charges during the festival and should not face unnecessary harassment, he said. Yadav directed police and excise officials to take strict action against the manufacture, sale and transportation of illicit liquor. He asked them to identify illegal manufacturing units, physically verify vehicles transporting liquor and regularly collect samples from licensed outlets to check for harmful substances. Reviewing the anti-drug campaign, he called for action against illegal cultivation of cannabis and opium, dismantling drug trafficking networks and intensifying surveillance around schools, colleges, coaching centres, bus stands and railway stations. The Chief Minister announced that Govardhan Puja would be organised across the state on November 9, with a major programme in Bhopal. He asked district administrations to organise cow-worship programmes at gaushalas and publicise government incentives and technical assistance available to cattle rearers.
MP Police seize over 11,600 kg cannabis plants worth Rs 30 crore in four districts
Digital Desk | Bhopal, Nov 4 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh Police have seized and identified 11,669 kilograms of cannabis plants valued at more than 30.10 crore in Dhar, Khargone, Barwani and Khandwa districts over the past four days. The drive forms part of the states sustained campaign for a drug-free Madhya Pradesh. Police teams used drone surveillance, informant networks and intensive searches to reach remote riverbanks, hills, forests and areas without mobile coverage. In several places, the plants were found hidden among cotton and pigeon pea (tur) crops, police officials said. Dhar district accounted for the largest haul. Under Operation Prahar led by SP Sachin Sharma, police seized or identified 8,577.01 kg of cannabis plants worth over 27.47 crore. The biggest recovery came from the Manawar police station area, where nearly 6,700 kg valued at 25 crore was detected, and four persons were arrested. Smaller seizures were reported from Bag, Dharampuri, Gandhwani, Mandav, Badnawar, Dahi and Kukshi police stations, with several suspects arrested under the NDPS Act, the officials further said. In Khargone, teams working under SP Ravindra Verma seized 2,367.85 kg of cannabis plants worth 1.91 crore across five police station jurisdictions, including remote villages under Helapadava outpost and areas of Maheshwar, Gogawan, Balakwada and Bistan, they said. In Barwani, under Operation Green Strike, police recovered 428.84 kg of cannabis plants (1,753 plants) valued at nearly 42 lakh from Borpadwa and Kajalmata villages. In Khandwa, police seized 295.70 kg of cannabis plants worth 29.57 lakh from two locations under Jawar police station and arrested two persons. Officials said the campaign goes beyond seizures and aims to dismantle networks involved in illegal cultivation, production and trafficking. The Madhya Pradesh Police have urged citizens to report any information about narcotic cultivation or trade in their areas. The police officials said they will further intensify operations in the area to curb the drug menace.
IISER Bhopal Project Scientist Recruitment 2026
Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Bhopal (IISER Bhopal) has released the notification for the post of Project Scientist. Eligible candidates can send their applications by email till 10 November 2026. Further details are available at metabiosys.iiserb.ac.in.
Congress announces new Seva Dal team in MP; appoints 18 district heads
Digital Desk | Bhopal, Nov 4 (IANS) The Congress on Wednesday announced a new state executive committee of its Seva Dal in Madhya Pradesh and appointed 18 district chief organisers as part of efforts to strengthen the party organisation at the grassroots level. The announcement was made by All India Congress Seva Dal president B.V. Srinivas in consultation with AICC secretary and Madhya Pradesh in-charge Pratap Narayan Mishra and state Seva Dal president Avneesh Bhargava, according to a statement issued by the Madhya Pradesh Congress Committee's media department. Bhargava said dedicated and committed workers had been given priority in the formation of the new state executive committee, according to a statement from the Madhya Pradesh media department. He said district chief organisers who had performed well were promoted and accommodated in the state executive committee. Expressing confidence in the new team, Bhargava said the appointments would strengthen the Seva Dal organisation in the state and provide fresh energy to its upcoming organisational activities and campaigns. The organisational reshuffle comes at a time when the Congress is facing questions over coordination and discipline within its Madhya Pradesh unit, following disciplinary action against 60 Youth Congress office-bearers for missing a major Opposition rally in Delhi. On November 3, the Madhya Pradesh Youth Congress suspended 60 office-bearers, including nine district presidents, five vice-presidents, 14 general secretaries and 32 secretaries, for remaining absent from the November 1 'Vote Chori' rally at Ramlila Maidan in New Delhi. The action was taken on the directions of the Indian Youth Congress national leadership, which termed their absence from the rally a serious instance of organisational indiscipline. The suspensions were ordered with immediate effect until further directions. The rally was organised by the Congress-led INDIA bloc to protest against alleged irregularities in electoral rolls and the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise. The Congress suspended 60 Youth Congress functionaries in Madhya Pradesh, calling the action part of a wider disciplinary action by the youth wing across several states. According to reports, 215 office-bearers from different state units were suspended for missing the Delhi rally.
BJP to take campaign against Congress' 'Vote Chori' charge to district level in MP: CM
Digital Desk | Bhopal, Nov 4 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will take its campaign against the Congress' 'Vote Chori' allegations to district headquarters across Madhya Pradesh after holding marches in major cities, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said on Wednesday, accusing the Opposition of questioning constitutional institutions for political gains. The Chief Minister made the announcement while addressing a public meeting at Atal Path near Platinum Plaza in Bhopal, before leading the party's 'Loktantra Bachao, Arajakta Hatao' (Save Democracy, Remove Anarchy) foot march with Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda and State BJP President Hemant Khandelwal. The Chief Minister said the campaign was aimed at exposing the Congress' record on democracy and countering its allegations against the Election Commission and other constitutional institutions. Targeting Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, Chief Minister Yadav accused him of using questions over the functioning of constitutional bodies to pursue his political agenda. Those who repeatedly make a mockery of democracy and constitutional institutions are now questioning the Supreme Court and the Election Commission. Rahul Gandhi is trying to advance his politics by taking shelter behind these institutions, but the people will not forgive him, the Chief Minister said. Invoking the Emergency imposed by the then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi in 1975, CM Yadav accused the Congress of questioning the Judiciary whenever court judgments went against the party. He also alleged that attempts were made to interfere with the Election Commission's functioning during former Chief Election Commissioner T.N. Seshan's tenure. Chief Minister Yadav also referred to former Congress Rajya Sabha member Badrul Islam's appointment as a Supreme Court judge and his judgment in a case involving former Bihar Chief Minister Jagannath Mishra. He said the Congress had governed the country under successive leaders of the Nehru-Gandhi family but was now targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi after failing to return to power. After completing the foot marches in all major cities of the state, similar programmes will be organised at the district level, CM Yadav added. The Bhopal programme was the third such event in Madhya Pradesh after marches in Indore on October 30 and Jabalpur on November 3. Former BJP Chief Nadda, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav and State BJP President Hemant Khandelwal led the procession from Atal Path through New Market to Roshanpura. State Ministers, party office-bearers, elected representatives and thousands of BJP workers joined the march, along with traders and representatives of social organisations. The BJP has launched the campaign as a counter to the Congress' 'Vote Chori' allegations, its protests against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and its objections to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.
Nadda targets Rahul Gandhi, Congress over 'Vote Chori' charge, leads BJP march in Bhopal
Digital Desk | Bhopal, Nov 4 (IANS) Union Health Minister and senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader J.P. Nadda on Wednesday accused the Congress of undermining democratic institutions by questioning the Election Commission and Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) after electoral defeats, as he led a party march in Bhopal against the Opposition's 'Vote Chori' allegations. Nadda, accompanied by the Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav and State BJP President Hemant Khandelwal, led the 'Loktantra Bachao, Arajakta Hatao' (Save Democracy, Remove Anarchy) foot march from Atal Path near Platinum Plaza to Roshanpura via New Market. Addressing party workers during the programme, Union Minister Nadda targeted Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, saying the party had no moral right to claim it was defending democracy while questioning the credibility of constitutional institutions. Today, Rahul Gandhi and the Congress are pretending to be protectors of democracy. What right do they have to speak about protecting democracy? During the Emergency, 1.3 lakh people were put in jail without being given an opportunity to defend themselves, he said. Referring to the Emergency imposed by the then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi in 1975, Nadda added that he was twice taken from his classroom to a police station during that period. He alleged that entire families were arrested and denied their democratic rights. The BJP leader also accused the Congress and the INDIA bloc of attempting to weaken public confidence in constitutional institutions for political gains. He said opposition parties should examine their own shortcomings instead of blaming EVMs and the Election Commission for electoral defeats. In an apparent reference to Rahul Gandhi, Nadda added that political parties needed to win people's hearts to secure electoral victories, citing Prime Minister Narendra Modi's support across the country. The Bhopal march witnessed the participation of thousands of BJP workers, traders, professionals and representatives of social organisations. The programme was the third such march organised by the BJP in Madhya Pradesh as part of its statewide campaign against the Congress. Similar programmes were held in Indore on October 30 and Jabalpur on November 2. The BJP launched the campaign to counter the Congress's 'Vote Chori' allegations and its criticism of the Election Commission and the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. The Congress has repeatedly questioned the electoral process and alleged irregularities in voter lists, while the BJP has accused the Opposition of casting doubts on democratic institutions without substantiating its claims. The competing campaigns have intensified the political confrontation between the BJP and Congress in Madhya Pradesh, with both parties seeking to shape the debate around electoral transparency and the credibility of constitutional institutions.
Dainik Bhaskar sparks a meaningful dialogue with its latest Deepawali campaign: #GiftBeforeDiwali
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) [India], November 4: Every Diwali, Dainik Bhaskar's initiative 'Sarthak Deepawali' encourages people to make the festival more meaningful by sharing happiness with those who are less privileged and often excluded from festive celebrations.
'Debate in Parliament': Himanta Sarma hits back at Rahul Gandhi's challenge to PM Modi
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma criticized Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's proposal for a public debate with Prime Minister Modi. Sarma emphasized that such discussions should occur in Parliament, not publicly. He challenged Gandhi to raise various critical issues like Bofors and the Bhopal Gas Tragedy during parliamentary sessions. Rahul Gandhi had expressed a desire for a debate to address national connections and financial matters.
JP Nadda Criticizes Opposition During Bhopal Rally, Urges Self-Reflection Over EVM Concerns
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India To Begin Asian Champions Trophy Title Defence Against Malaysia
In pursuit of a third consecutive Asian Champions Trophy crown, the Indian women's hockey team will open its campaign by taking on Malaysia when the six-nation tournament kicks off on November 19 in Bhopal.
Match schedule announced for Madhya Pradesh Women's Asian Champions Trophy Bhopal 2026
The Asian Hockey Federation (AHF) has announced the match schedule for the Madhya Pradesh Women's Asian Champions Trophy Bhopal 2026, which will be held from November 19 to 28 at Bhopal
India Women's Hockey Team To Open Asian Champions Trophy Campaign
The Indian women's hockey team will commence its campaign in the six-nation Asian Champions Trophy on November 19 in Bhopal, aiming for a third consecutive title. Following their recent Asian Games gold, India will face Malaysia in their opening match, with the tournament concluding on November 28.
MP Youth Congress suspends 60 office-bearers for skipping Nov 1 rally in Delhi
Digital Desk | Bhopal, Nov 4 (IANS) The Madhya Pradesh Youth Congress has suspended 60 of its office-bearers, including nine district presidents, five state vice-presidents and 14 general secretaries, for remaining absent from the Congress's 'Vote Chori' rally at Ramlila Maidan in New Delhi on November 1. The disciplinary action was taken on November 3 in compliance with directions from the Indian Youth Congress (IYC) national leadership, which viewed the absence of the office-bearers from the rally as a serious act of organisational indiscipline. According to a notification issued late on Tuesday, all 60 office-bearers have been suspended with immediate effect until further orders. The suspended functionaries include 32 state secretaries, 14 general secretaries, five vice-presidents and nine district presidents. The district presidents facing action belong to Maihar, Agar, Neemuch, Burhanpur, Anuppur, Guna, Barwani, Chhatarpur and Bhind. The order stated that the action was being taken to ensure organisational discipline and compliance with directions issued by the national leadership. The development comes amid the Congress's nationwide campaign against alleged irregularities in electoral processes and voter lists. The party has been raising allegations of 'vote theft' and questioning the functioning of the Election Commission, particularly over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. The November 1 rally at Ramlila Maidan was attended by senior Congress leaders, including party president Mallikarjun Kharge and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, along with leaders of other Opposition parties. The Opposition used the rally to demand greater accountability from the Election Commission and raise concerns over alleged manipulation of electoral rolls. The Election Commission has maintained that the revision exercise is aimed at ensuring accurate electoral rolls by removing duplicate and ineligible entries. The suspension of the Madhya Pradesh Youth Congress functionaries comes at a time when the Congress is seeking to strengthen its campaign on electoral transparency through nationwide organisational mobilisation. The action has also brought the functioning of the party's state-level organisation and compliance with directions from its national leadership into focus.
RBI starts 3 surveys to capture inflation expectations, consumer confidence
Reserve Bank on Tuesday announced three key surveys to capture inflation expectations of households and gauge consumer confidence in the country- the studies that provide input for bi-monthly monetary policy. The central bank has announced the launch of the November 2026 round of the Inflation Expectations Survey of Households (IESH). The November 2026 round of the survey is being launched. The survey aims at capturing subjective assessments on price movements and inflation, based on their individual consumption baskets, it said. The study will be conducted across 19 cities -- Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Chandigarh, Chennai, Delhi, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Jammu, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, Nagpur, Patna, Raipur, Ranchi and Thiruvananthapuram. In another statement, the RBI said the Urban Consumer Confidence Survey seeks qualitative responses from households regarding their sentiments on the general economic situation, employment scenario, price level, households'
MP HC allows RTI activist to inspect Guvs reports sent to Centre
Digital Desk | Jabalpur, Nov 3 (IANS) The Madhya Pradesh High Court has allowed RTI activist Ajay Dubey to inspect records relating to monthly reports sent by the state Governor to the Central government on the state's governance and political situation, bringing a fresh development in a legal battle spanning more than 15 years. A division bench comprising Chief Justice Alpesh Y. Kogje and Justice Vivek Jain passed the order on November 2 while disposing of Writ Appeal No. 3441 of 2026 filed by Dubey. The bench modified a single judge's order dated August 17, 2026, in Writ Petition No. 18347 of 2015 and directed implementation of the First Appellate Authority's order dated February 23, 2012. The dispute originated from an RTI application filed by Dubey on December 12, 2011, before the Public Information Officer of the Raj Bhavan Secretariat in Bhopal. He had sought month-wise details of reports sent by the then Governor to the Centre from January 1, 2011, onwards regarding the activities of the Madhya Pradesh government and the political situation in the state. Dube had also sought details of communications and directions issued by the Central government on the basis of these reports. After the information was not provided, Dubey approached the First Appellate Authority, which directed that he be allowed to inspect the relevant records and identify the documents for which he wanted copies. The matter subsequently went through further legal proceedings, including before the High Court and the Madhya Pradesh State Information Commission. In its latest order, the division bench took note of the time that had elapsed since the original appellate order and modified the single judge's directions to facilitate inspection of the records before Dubey specifies the documents required. It is open for the appellant to approach the Public Information Officer with an application for inspection and based on such inspection, an application for supply of the documents specified therein may be filed, the bench observed. Accordingly, Dubey can now approach the Raj Bhavan Secretariat for inspection and subsequently seek certified copies of the specific documents identified during the process. This order is significant in the context of the long-pending demand for access to official records concerning the Governor's communications with the Centre, Dubey said, talking to IANS on Tuesday.
CM Mohan Yadav to hold meeting at Bhopal PHQ amid IPS officers resignation
Digital Desk | Bhopal, Nov 3 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav will chair a meeting of senior police officers at the Police Headquarters in Bhopal on Tuesday evening, a day after 2014-batch IPS officer Anurag Sujania submitted his resignation. As the meeting is scheduled in the evening, senior police officers have been instructed to remain present at the headquarters, police sources said. The high-level discussion is expected to review the developments and address administrative matters arising from the officers exit. The development comes after Sujania, who was recently removed as Superintendent of Police (SP) of Sagar district, submitted his resignation on Monday, citing personal reasons. He was transferred to the post of Assistant Inspector General (AIG) at the Police Headquarters in Bhopal on October 27. Officials confirmed that the resignation was accepted on personal grounds, with no further official statement issued so far regarding any additional factors. His resignation came just four days after the transfer order. Sujania, originally from Rajasthan, was among four IPS officers transferred in the October 27 administrative reshuffle. Sanjeev Kumar Sinha, a 2016-batch IPS officer, was appointed the new SP of Sagar, replacing him. In the same reshuffle, Dewas SP Puneet Gehlot was transferred to the Police Headquarters, while Aditya Mishra was appointed as his successor. The changes came amid controversy over spurious liquor-related deaths in Sagar and Dewas districts, which had triggered criticism from the Opposition Congress over the handling of the incidents. However, the government did not officially attribute the transfers to the liquor tragedies. Sujania had served as Sagar SP for around six months. He had earlier held police assignments in Mandsaur and Morena districts and served as Sub-Divisional Officer of Police in Karera, Shivpuri. The Chief Minister's meeting assumes significance amid the recent administrative changes and the reported resignation of the IPS officer. However, there was no official indication that the meeting had been convened specifically to discuss Sujania's resignation.
Ahan Shetty-Medha Rana Sanki Goes On Floors In Bhopal All You Need To Know
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BJP to Hold Save Democracy, Eliminate Anarchy March in Bhopal Led by Rajnath Singh
On November 4, Bhopal will host a BJP march led by Rajnath Singh, aimed at countering Congresss stance on democratic institutions. BJP to Hold Save Democracy, Eliminate Anarchy March in Bhopal Led by Rajnath Singh
Delhi Police Arrest Three In University Admission Scam
Delhi Police have arrested three individuals, including alleged mastermind Yashraj Bajpai, for operating an admission scam. The fraudsters impersonated Delhi Technological University staff to con parents, with one victim losing Rs 8.50 lakh. Two accomplices were arrested in Bhopal, and investigations are ongoing to uncover the full extent of the racket.
Medha Rana to romance Ahan Shetty in action love story Sanki
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Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Praises Police for Tackling Dacoity and Naxalism
CM Mohan Yadav commends police efforts in combating dacoity and Naxalism during a passing-out parade for new officers in Bhopal. Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Praises Police for Tackling Dacoity and Naxalism
The trailer of Pratap, starring Amit Sadh in and as Pratap and hes joined by Esha Deol, Seema Biswas, Milind Gunaji, Tigmanshu Dhulia and others, has caught attention thanks to its intriguing subject, mass appeal and impressive ensemble cast. In an exclusive interview with Bollywood Hungama, Pratap director Sachin Saraf opened up about the response to the film's asset, Amit Sadhs preparation for the role and a lot more. Pratap's trailer has come as a surprise. How has the feedback been? Excellent. We were hoping for a good response, but we were overwhelmed by the calls and messages. Hence, I believe that the trailer has connected with the audience. They have got a sense of the films feel and mood, and now I hope they watch it in theatres. At the trailer launch, parallels were drawn with Ab Tak Chhappan (2004). However, since Pratap is the story of an encounter specialist who goes to jail, one can't help but draw parallels with Sachin Waze. Your thoughts? Yes, after watching the trailer, many people asked me this question. Its interesting that you are also mentioning it. But frankly, Sachin Waze is not the only officer who has been jailed. Unfortunately, there are many other police officers who have gone behind bars for one reason or another. His case is still fresh in people's minds, and I believe thats why these parallels are being drawn. However, when audiences watch the film, they will realize that the story is not about one person. It's about what happens when a powerful person loses his position. That powerful person could be anyone, from any profession. Amit Sadh looks apt for the part. We see him losing his mind towards the end of the trailer. How did he prepare for the role? Its part of the narrative arc. During our research, we came across documentary footage of prisoners held in isolation in US jails. After speaking to Indian jail officers, we realized that isolation and separation from family can take a toll on even the strongest of prisoners. Amit created his own graph of mental anguish and its progression. He carefully built it up like a musical crescendo as we show time passing inside the jail. What you see in the trailer is just a glimpse of a brilliant performance by a brilliant actor. Pratap was earlier titled Main. When did the title change take place, and what was the reason behind it? Main was the original title of the script, as the story revolves around an individual and his mind games. Unfortunately, that title was registered with someone else. As a result, we changed the title and added the tagline, This time, the target is within. Pratap clashes with Soorya, starring Sunny Deol, who is incidentally related to Esha Deol. Soorya also looks like a mass-appealing film, just like Pratap. What made the producers lock this particular release date? We are all big fans of Sunny sir. In fact, I have assisted on three of his films. But this clash was not planned. We had no idea that his film was also releasing on the same date. Our team had prepared a release plan after considering the most appropriate date for our film. So, we are sticking to that plan. Sunny sir is a legend and a superstar. We cannot even imagine clashing with a legend like him. But I think both films will find their audiences, and people will love both movies. Also Read: Pratap: Amit Sadh starrer gets a custom-built jail set in Bhopal to recreate the films prison world
Ex-IAS officer's murder in Bhopal: Accused caretaker held from Agra, injured during escape bid
Ex-IAS officer's murder in Bhopal: Accused caretaker held from Agra, injured during escape bid
Caretaker Held For Ex-IAS Officer's Murder
Police have arrested the caretaker of a retired IAS officer, who was found murdered in Bhopal over a month ago. The accused, Varun Kumar, was apprehended in Agra and allegedly attempted to escape while being brought to Bhopal, resulting in him being shot in the leg during a scuffle with police. He is now hospitalised, and police plan to interrogate him to determine the motive and sequence of events.
Pratap: Amit Sadh starrer gets a custom-built jail set in Bhopal to recreate the films prison world
The makers of Pratap, starring Amit Sadh in the lead, have recreated a jail in Bhopal as part of the films production design. Rather than relying entirely on existing locations, the team constructed a dedicated set to bring greater authenticity to the prison environment, which plays an important role in the films narrative. Written and directed by Sachin Saraf, Pratap follows a decorated encounter specialist whose life takes an unexpected turn, eventually placing him on the other side of the law. With the story moving into a prison setting, the makers felt that creating a space specifically for the film would help establish the atmosphere required for the narrative. The production team undertook the construction of the jail set in Bhopal, paying attention to its structure, surroundings and finer details. The approach also gave the filmmakers greater creative control over the environment, allowing them to design the space according to the requirements of the story. Speaking about the decision, director Sachin Saraf said, We wanted the world of Pratap to feel as authentic as possible. The jail plays an important role in the films narrative, and recreating the environment in Bhopal gave us the freedom to design the space according to the requirements of the story. A lot of thought and effort went into getting the detailing right because we wanted the setting to feel believable on screen. The specially constructed set was also intended to provide the cast with an environment that complemented the circumstances their characters experience in the film. The makers believe that the attention given to the setting would contribute to the overall visual treatment and help establish the world in which the story unfolds. Pratap features Amit Sadh alongside Esha Deol, Tigmanshu Dhulia, Seema Biswas and Milind Gunaji. The film is produced by Pradeep Rangwani under the banner of UV Films and is scheduled for a theatrical release on November 20, 2026. With the release date approaching, the newly revealed production detail offers a glimpse into the work undertaken by the team to recreate the films central setting. Also Read: EXCLUSIVE: Amit Sadh calls his Pratap character Mike Tyson of police force; admits BO success matters to him more than ever: I am told even Instagram followers matter. Toh yeh toh box office hai yaar!
Accused in retired IAF officer's murder in Bhopal arrested after encounter from Agra
Digital Desk | Bhopal, Nov 3 (IANS) Nearly a month after the crime, police have arrested the main accused in the murder of retired IAS officer Rakesh Agarwal from Agra, Uttar Pradesh. The accused, Varun Kumar, who worked as a caretaker at the officer's home, was apprehended by Bhopal police following an encounter in Agra. While being brought to Bhopal on Tuesday morning, a scuffle broke out between Kumar and the police near Mugalia Chhap, and the accused attempted to escape. In the ensuing action, he sustained a bullet injury to his leg and was taken to Hamidia Hospital for treatment. Senior police officers confirmed the arrest. They said the accused had been taken into custody from Agra and would now be interrogated to establish the motive behind the murder and other related aspects of the case. Rakesh Agarwal, a 1982-batch IAS officer in his early seventies, was found murdered at his residence in Suraj Nagar locality under the Ratibad police station area on the morning of October 1. His wife, Nishi Agarwal, discovered his body in the bedroom. She was in a different room when the crime took place. Police said Agarwal's throat had been slit with a sharp weapon during the night of September 30. The house was found in disarray, with almirahs ransacked. In an unsuccessful bid to set the house ablaze, the accused allegedly disconnected the cooking gas cylinder pipe. The accused wanted to destroy evidence, police officials said. Varun Kumar had been hired only a few days earlier through a local agency to provide round-the-clock care for the retired officer, who was suffering from back pain. He absconded immediately after the crime. Police teams conducted searches across Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh (including Mathura, Vrindavan and Gwalior), Punjab and other areas. CCTV footage and technical leads were used to track his movements. A Special Investigation Team headed by AIG Umesh Tiwari was constituted, and a reward of Rs 50,000 was announced for information leading to his arrest. The delay in the arrest had drawn concern from the IAS Association, whose representatives had earlier met the Chief Secretary and later Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, seeking swift action. Police will now interrogate Varun Kumar about the motive, the planning of the crime, the possibility of robbery, and his activities while on the run. An investigation is underway, and further details are awaited.
Bhopal Power Cut Today, November 3: 45 Areas to Face Electricity Shutdown for Up to 6 Hours
Bhopal, November 3, 2026 (Udaipur Kiran): Around 45 areas of Bhopal will face power cuts on Tuesday, November 3, as the electricity company carries out maintenance work. Power Bhopal Power Cut Today, November 3: 45 Areas to Face Electricity Shutdown for Up to 6 Hours
Bhopal Prepares for BJP Rally Expected to Draw 50,000 Attendees
Bhopal is gearing up for a major BJP rally on November 4, with traffic plans in place for an expected 50,000 participants. Bhopal Prepares for BJP Rally Expected to Draw 50,000 Attendees
MP: Govt official, two constables suspended over negligence in illegal liquor case
Digital Desk | Bhopal, Nov 2 (IANS) The Excise Department has suspended Assistant District Excise Officer Amar Singh Vaghel with immediate effect for alleged negligence in monitoring and inspection related to the illegal transportation of liquor in Khategaon, Dewas district of Madhya Pradesh. According to a press note, Vaghel, who was posted in the Timarni circle of Harda district, has been suspended following the prima facie discovery of lapses in the discharge of his duties and supervision. The Excise Commissioner has also suspended two constables Arun Kumre and Krishnapal Singh Dodiyar in connection with the same incident. In a related action, the Collector of Harda has suspended the licences of three liquor shops in Timarni operated by licensee Patendra Jaiswal. The shops are located on Sodalpur Road, in Rahatgaon and on Harda Road, the press note said. The suspensions come in the wake of a serious incident involving the illegal transportation of liquor in the Khategaon area of Dewas district. Officials said the action was taken after preliminary findings pointed to negligence in monitoring and inspection duties that allowed the illegal activity to take place. The Excise Department has emphasised that strict action will continue against any official found lacking in the performance of duties related to the prevention of illegal liquor trade. The suspensions of the Assistant District Excise Officer and the two constables have been ordered with immediate effect. Further investigation into the matter is underway. Authorities are examining the sequence of events and the extent of supervisory lapses that may have contributed to the incident. The suspension of the three liquor shop licences in Timarni is also part of the administrative response to the case. Officials stated that the department remains committed to curbing the illegal liquor trade and ensuring accountability at all levels. Additional action, if required, will be taken based on the ongoing inquiry.
Debt-Ridden Chef Kills Family, Commits Suicide In Bhopal
A 35-year-old chef in Bhopal allegedly murdered his mother, wife, and two children before committing suicide by jumping in front of a train. Police suspect financial distress, as the man was reportedly under a debt of Rs 40 lakh. A case of four murders and a suicide has been registered, and an investigation is underway.
IZI Enterprise Secures DRDO Order for VANA, Its Indigenous Multi-Mission UAV Platform
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) [India], November 2: IZI, the Bhopal-based deep tech drone company developing indigenous unmanned aerial systems, has secured an order from the Proof & Experimental Establishment (PXE), Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), for the supply and deployment of its IZI VANA Surveillance Drones.
A tragic incident in Bhopal sees a man allegedly kill his family before committing suicide, leaving the community in shock. Shocking Family Tragedy in Bhopal: Man Murders Mother, Wife, and Two Children Before Taking His Own Life
Bhopal: Four Family Members Slit, Kin Suspected
Four members of a family were found dead with their throats slit at their home in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. Police suspect a male relative killed them before dying by suicide on a railway track.
Bhopal Power Cut Today, November 2: 45 Areas to Face 2
Bhopal, November 2, 2026 (Udaipur Kiran): Electricity supply will remain disrupted for 2 to 6 hours in 45 areas of Bhopal, including New Market, on Monday due to Bhopal Power Cut Today, November 2: 45 Areas to Face 26 Hours of Electricity Shutdown
Revaluation Deadlines Closing: Urgent Steps for KUK, BU Bhopal, and MP Bhoj Students
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Huma Qureshi's Political Drama Maharani Season 5 Eyes January 2027 Release: Report
The political drama has reportedly wrapped filming across Delhi, Bhopal and Ladakh.
IIAD launches U-LEAD for girls, announces training program for women
Bhopal: India Islamic Academy Deoband (IIAD) has announced a seven-day online leadership and capacity-building workshop for women scholars, educators, students and professionals, scheduled to commence on November 15th, 2026, under its newly launched initiative, U-LEAD FOR GIRLS, which stands for Ulama Leadership, Empowerment and Development. According to a Press release, a total of 147 participants Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Adopt sustainable practices, reduce energy consumption: NIT Director
Srinagar, Oct 31: A five-day workshop on health, road safety, environmental awareness and community welfare commenced at the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar on Saturday under the Viksit Bharat Yuva Connect Programme. Organised by the Viksit Bharat Yuva Connect Programme Unit in collaboration with the Department of Civil Engineering, the workshop will conclude on November 4. It is being held under the theme Waste to Wealth and Vocal for Local. Referring to the theme Waste to Wealth, Director NIT Srinagar, Prof. Anurag Misra, highlighted the need to adopt an interdisciplinary approach towards converting industrial waste into useful resources and developing low-carbon materials. Emphasising individual responsibility towards environmental protection, the Director urged students to take small but meaningful steps in their daily lives, including reducing electricity consumption, planting trees and adopting sustainable practices. Referring to the solar-energy initiatives of Professor Solanki of IIT Bombay, he highlighted the potential of renewable energy in reducing dependence on conventional resources. Dr. Jitendra Gurjar is the Nodal Officer of the Viksit Bharat Yuva Connect Programme, while Dr. H. S. Pali and Dr. Jitendra Gurjar are serving as the Programme Coordinators. Registrar Prof. Atikur Rahman underlined the importance of taking awareness initiatives beyond classrooms and connecting academic activities with the needs of society. He stressed that programmes focusing on health, road safety and environmental protection can help develop a stronger sense of civic responsibility among students. Expert lectures on road safety were delivered by Dr. P. K. Agrawal, Professor at MANIT Bhopal, and Prof. M. S. Mir of NIT Srinagar, focusing on responsible road behaviour, traffic discipline and public awareness to prevent accidents. The programme also included a yoga session. Dr. Jitendra Gurjar, Nodal Officer, Viksit Bharat Yuva Connect Programme (VBYCP), acknowledged the valuable support and contribution of Prof. J. A. Bhat, Head of the Department of Civil Engineering, towards the successful organisation of the programme. Dr Jitendra also highlighted the relevance of the workshop's theme, particularly the need to promote responsible waste management and transform waste into valuable resources. On November 1, a Dhanwantri medical camp will be organised in collaboration with a delegation of doctors from Maharashtra-based Hum Trust. The schedule includes a medical camp and first-aid awareness sessions for students, faculty and staff, followed by a special health awareness session on medical issues concerning girls, to be conducted by female doctors. The third day, November 2, will focus on environmental awareness, with sessions on sustainable practices and waste management. On November 3, participants will attend an expert lecture on Vocal for Local, highlighting the importance of promoting indigenous products and local initiatives.
ED files charge sheet against ex-CEO in Rs 30.18 crore MP marriage scheme scam
Digital Desk | Bhopal, Oct 31 (IANS) The Directorate of Enforcement's (ED) Bhopal Zonal Office has filed a charge sheet under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002, against former Panchayat CEO Shobhit Tripathi and two other persons before a special court here in a case relating to the alleged fraudulent disbursement of government funds under Madhya Pradeshs Marriage Assistance Scheme. The scheme, introduced by the state government, provides financial assistance of Rs 51,000 to the daughters of registered poor construction workers. During his tenure as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Janpat Panchayat, Sironj, from 2019 to November 2021, Tripathi, in collusion with others, allegedly approved and disbursed Rs 30.18 crore across 5,923 suspicious marriage assistance cases, an ED press note said. The ED investigation was initiated on the basis of an FIR registered by the Economic Offences Wing (EOW), Bhopal, under Sections 420 and 409 read with 120-B of the Indian Penal Code, 1860, and Sections 13(1)(e) and 13(2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, against Tripathi and others, it said. According to the probe, forged and fabricated application forms and credentials of ineligible beneficiaries were used to fraudulently claim benefits under the scheme. Funds were transferred into bank accounts opened using the credentials of these ineligible persons without their knowledge. The amounts were then moved to makeshift bank accounts controlled by the accused and withdrawn in cash through multiple tranches. Investigators also found that benefits were extended to ineligible persons even during the Covid-19 lockdown period, when public marriages were prohibited, the ED said. On October 28, the ED attached various immovable properties belonging to Tripathi and his associate Hemant Sahu. Searches conducted in the matter led to the recovery of several incriminating documents. Tripathi was arrested on September 2 under the provisions of the PMLA and is currently under judicial custody, it said. The Enforcement Directorate has stated that further investigation in the case is in progress. The filing of the charge sheet marks a significant step in the agencys efforts to recover proceeds of crime and hold the accused accountable for the alleged large-scale diversion of public funds meant for the welfare of poor construction workers families.
Barkatullah University B.Com Result 2026 Out - Check 8th Sem Result Online @ bubhopal.ac.in
Barkatullah University has released the B.Com Hons and B.Com Hons with Research UTD Semester 8 results for the June 2026 examination on 31-10-2026.
MP govt suspends Panna executive engineer over remarks on accepting bribes
Digital Desk | Bhopal, Oct 31 (IANS) The Madhya Pradesh government has suspended C B Ahirwar, an executive engineer of the Water Resources Department posted in Panna district, over his controversial remarks on accepting money offered voluntarily as a bribe, which went viral on social media. On October 30, the Water Resources Department issued the suspension order, with immediate effect. The government held that Ahirwar's remarks, made while interacting with media persons on October 28, amounted to misconduct and violated the service conduct rules applicable to government employees. The order stated that the remarks circulated on social media amounted to a clear violation of the Madhya Pradesh Civil Services (Conduct) Rules, 1965. Under Rule 3(1)(a), a government servant is required to maintain absolute integrity, while Rule 3(1)(iii) provides that no government servant shall do anything unbecoming of a government servant. The statement circulated on social media clearly violates these provisions, the order stated. It further described his conduct as contrary to the standards expected of a public servant. The said act of C B Ahirwar is contrary to and unbecoming of the conduct expected from a government servant and is indicative of indiscipline. It falls under the category of misconduct and amounts to a violation of the prescribed conduct rules, the order said. The government invoked Rule 9(1)(a) of the Madhya Pradesh Civil Services (Classification, Control and Appeal) Rules, 1966, to place him under suspension with immediate effect. The order, issued in the name of the Governor and signed by Ravindra Kumar Chaudhary, Additional Secretary, Water Resources Department, said Ahirwar would be entitled to subsistence allowance as per the rules. His headquarters during the suspension period has been fixed at the office of the Engineer-in-Chief of the department in Bhopal. The action came amid a Lokayukta police operation against two other employees of the Water Resources Department's Panna division. On October 28, the Sagar Lokayukta police allegedly caught divisional accountant Deepak Singh Parmar and assistant grade-II employee Arvind Kumar Pathak while accepting a bribe of Rs 45,000 from a contractor for clearing a pending payment-related bill. The action followed a complaint by the contractor, who alleged that the employees had demanded money to process his payment. Ahirwar, however, was not among the two employees caught in the Lokayukta operation. Ahirwar's suspension order specifically cites his public remarks and the alleged violation of service conduct rules as the grounds for disciplinary action.
Congress Leaders and Workers Hold Blood Donation Drive in Bhopal on Patel Jayanti
Congress leaders in Bhopal organized a blood donation drive to honor Sardar Patel and Indira Gandhi, emphasizing service and social responsibility. Congress Leaders and Workers Hold Blood Donation Drive in Bhopal on Patel Jayanti
AIIMS Bhopal Project Research Scientist I Recruitment 2026
All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Bhopal (AIIMS Bhopal) has released the official notification for the post of Project Research Scientist-I (Non-Medical). The application process will begin on 30 October 2026, and the last date to apply is 16 November 2026. Further details are available at aiimsbhopal.edu.in.
Six forest staff suspended, two arrested after cheetah shot dead in Kuno
Digital Desk | Sheopur/Bhopal, Oct 31 (IANS) The Madhya Pradesh Forest Department and police have intensified action following the death of a 19-month-old male cheetah, KNG22, which was shot in Kuno National Park. Six forest employees -- two rangers, a deputy ranger and three forest guards -- have been suspended for negligence of duty. Morena police have arrested two suspects and recovered weapons from them. The incident came to light on October 25 when the cheetah cub was found severely injured in compartment number 748 of the Sheopur Territorial Forest Division. It was shifted to Nanaji Deshmukh Veterinary Science University in Jabalpur for advanced treatment. A CT scan revealed extensive damage to its internal organs, muscles, bones and nervous system. During emergency surgery, five bullet pellets were extracted from its body. Despite medical efforts, the cheetah died on the morning of October 27. Investigations confirmed that the animal was killed in a targeted attack involving gunfire and not due to any natural wildlife conflict. The incident has raised serious questions about how armed individuals managed to enter a protected forest area without being intercepted by the security apparatus. Following the suspensions, an inquiry is underway into the security arrangements and staff accountability. Wildlife activist Ajay Dubey has demanded a CBI probe into the matter and called for the removal of Kunos Field Director and the Divisional Forest Officer. Taking the matter seriously, the Central government has sent a high-level team to the site. The state government has also constituted a Special Investigation Team (SIT) comprising officials from both the Forest Department and the police. This is the first instance of a cheetah being shot dead in India in about 79 years. The killing has cast a shadow over the countrys ambitious Project Cheetah and triggered concerns over the safety of the reintroduced animals in Kuno National Park.
Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Saturday filed his nomination for the upcoming Rajya Sabha by-election from Madhya Pradesh. Earlier, Puri visited the Karunadham Ashram in Bhopal. The BJP Central Election Committee on Wednesday announced the nomination of Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri as the party's candidate for the upcoming Rajya Sabha by-election from Madhya Pradesh. According to an official press release issued from the BJP central office at Deen Dayal Upadhyay Marg, the Central Election Committee gave its approval to Puri's candidature for the upper house seat representing the state. The Central Election Committee of the Bharatiya Janata Party has given its approval to the name for the upcoming Rajya Sabha by-election 2026 in Madhya Pradesh: Hardeep Singh Puri, the party statement read. The announcement comes as preparations are underway for the lone Rajya Sabha seat from Madhya Pradesh, which fell vacant following the resignation of former Union Minister L. Murugan. Ear...
AIIMS Bhopal Senior Resident Recruitment 2026
All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhopal (AIIMS Bhopal) has invited online applications for the post of Senior Resident (Non-Academic). Applications can be submitted at aiimsbhopal.edu.in from 30 October 2026 to 15 November 2026.
Bhopal Power Cut Today, October 31: Over 40 Areas to Face 2
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Hardeep Singh Puri receives warm welcome in MP's Bhopal ahead of RS bypoll
Digital Desk | Bhopal, Oct 31 (IANS) Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri arrived at the Raja Bhoj Airport in Madhya Pradesh's Bhopal to a warm and enthusiastic reception from Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) workers, functionaries and leaders. Puri, who has been fielded by the BJP as its candidate for the upcoming Rajya Sabha by-election from Madhya Pradesh, was greeted on Friday evening by a large gathering of hardworking party karyakartas (workers). Among those present to welcome him were Madhya Pradesh Minister of State for Medical Education and Public Health and Family Welfare Narendra Shivaji Patel, former State BJP President VD Sharma, and several other senior leaders and party functionaries. Union Minister Puri, in a post on social media platform X, described the reception as warm and enthusiastic. He specifically thanked the BJP workers and leaders for the reception upon his arrival in the Madhya Pradesh state capital. Puri's visit comes shortly after the BJP's central election committee cleared his name as the party's nominee for the November 12 Rajya Sabha bypoll in Madhya Pradesh. The by-election has been necessitated by the resignation of former Union Minister L. Murugan, who stepped down from the Upper House to focus on organisational work for the party in Tamil Nadu. Puri's current term as a Rajya Sabha member from Uttar Pradesh is due to end on November 25. A former diplomat and experienced administrator, Hardeep Singh Puri currently holds the Petroleum and Natural Gas portfolio in the Union Cabinet. The BJP enjoys a comfortable majority in the Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly, which is expected to ensure a smooth passage for its candidate in the bypoll. Party workers and leaders present at the airport expressed confidence in Puri's candidature and highlighted the strong organisational support for him in the state. The presence of senior leaders, including a state Minister and a former State unit chief, showed the importance the Madhya Pradesh BJP is attaching to the by-election and Union Minister Puri's campaign. Puri's arrival marks the beginning of his formal engagement with the party's state unit ahead of the nomination process and the bypoll. With the last date for filing nominations approaching, Union Minister Puri is expected to interact with party legislators and functionaries in the coming days. The enthusiastic welcome at the Raja Bhoj Airport showed the organisational strength of the BJP in Madhya Pradesh and the party's decision to ensure the smooth election of its candidate to the Upper House.
PM Modi Expresses Condolences to Shivraj Singh Chouhan on His Mothers Passing
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MP: Four forest officials suspended over shooting cheetah to death at Kuno
Digital Desk | Bhopal, Oct 30 (IANS) Four forest officials have been suspended in connection with the shooting of a 19-month-old male cheetah to death in Madhya Pradesh's Morena district, while the investigation into the suspected hunting incident has led to the arrest of three persons. The State Tiger Strike Force (STSF), which is leading the investigation, has questioned around 20 people in the Morena-Sheopur region and searched the houses of families suspected of involvement in hunting activities. However, investigators have yet to recover the firearm suspected to have been used in the shooting. The action against the four forest personnel comes amid scrutiny of the protection and monitoring arrangements for cheetahs moving beyond the boundaries of Kuno National Park into adjoining territorial forest areas. The deceased cheetah, identified as KNG22, was a 19-month-old male born to South African female cheetah Nirva. It was found injured on October 25 in the territorial forest area of Morena district, outside the protected area of Kuno. A monitoring team rescued the animal and shifted it for treatment. Initially taken to the Kuno veterinary facility, it was later referred to Nanaji Deshmukh Veterinary Science University in Jabalpur for specialised treatment. According to information, a CT scan revealed extensive damage to its internal organs, musculoskeletal system and nervous system. During emergency surgery, veterinarians recovered five firearm pellets from its body. Despite medical intervention, the cheetah died early on October 27. Investigators suspect that a traditional 'bharmar' gun, a muzzle-loading firearm, was used in the shooting, but the weapon is yet to be recovered. The Madhya Pradesh government constituted a four-member Special Task Force comprising forest and police personnel on October 27 to investigate the incident. A three-member central team, including officials from the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) and the Wildlife Crime Control Bureau (WCCB), has also been deputed to examine the circumstances and review protection arrangements. The incident has raised concerns over the safety of cheetahs in areas adjoining Kuno National Park, particularly when they move outside the protected territory.
Madhya Pradesh repealed over 900 obsolete laws: CM Yadav
Digital Desk | Bhopal, Oct 30 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Friday said the state government had repealed more than 900 obsolete laws, some dating back to 1812 and 1817, as part of efforts to make the legal framework relevant to present-day requirements. Addressing a programme in Jabalpur during his meeting with Madhya Pradesh High Court Chief Justice Justice Alpesh Yashwant Kogje, Yadav credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership for initiating reforms to free the country's legal system from outdated colonial-era laws. I wish to express my gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his leadership in freeing the Indian judicial system from outdated and irrelevant colonial-era laws and providing it with a new direction in keeping with the needs of the present times, Yadav said. He said several laws had lost their relevance with changing times and circumstances and needed to be removed to ensure that the legal framework served contemporary requirements and public interest. Highlighting the importance of democratic institutions, the Chief Minister said the judiciary should function independently while elected governments must discharge their responsibilities within the constitutional framework. The greatest strength of our democracy lies in the fact that the judiciary functions independently in discharging its responsibilities, while elected governments perform their duties within the constitutional framework, he said. Referring to the political and democratic situations in neighbouring Nepal, Bangladesh and Pakistan, Yadav said India's democratic values and constitutional system reflected the strength of the world's largest democracy. He said the contribution of judges and the country's judicial tradition had played an important role in preserving India's democratic dignity. The Chief Minister also congratulated Chief Justice Kogje and described Jabalpur as a city with distinctive natural and spiritual significance. Referring to the Narmada River and the marble rocks of Bhedaghat, he said the city had a unique natural beauty and held a special place in the cultural and spiritual heritage of Madhya Pradesh. The programme was part of Yadav's Jabalpur visit on Friday. He was scheduled to meet the Chief Justice at Circuit House No. 1, followed by a dinner hosted by the Advocate General's office at Hotel Shawn Elize.
Madhya Pradesh to celebrate Foundation Day with three-day festivities from Nov 1
Digital Desk | Bhopal, Oct 30 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh will celebrate its 71st Foundation Day with a three-day programme from November 1 to 3, with a focus on the state's development, cultural heritage and agriculture, a minister said on Friday. The celebrations will showcase the state's progress in different sectors, along with its historical legacy, cultural traditions and achievements in agriculture. The state government is planning a grand celebration to mark the occasion. We are going to celebrate the 71st Foundation Day of Madhya Pradesh from November 1 to November 3. Under the leadership of the Chief Minister, Madhya Pradesh is making continuous progress. This year, the celebrations will focus on development, heritage and agriculture, the minister said. Describing the celebrations as a major state-level event, he said, This Foundation Day is going to be both magnificent and grand. The three-day programme will highlight the state's development journey and its cultural identity, with special emphasis on agriculture and farmers' welfare. The celebrations also come at a time when the Madhya Pradesh government is observing 2026 as the Year of Farmers' Welfare. Madhya Pradesh was formed on November 1, 1956, following the reorganisation of states. The state was created by merging the erstwhile Madhya Pradesh region with Madhya Bharat, Vindhya Pradesh and Bhopal, while the Marathi-speaking Vidarbha region was transferred to Bombay State. On November 1, 2000, Chhattisgarh was carved out of Madhya Pradesh and became a separate state. However, November 1 continues to be observed as Madhya Pradesh's Foundation Day. The state will mark its 71st Foundation Day on November 1 this year.
Twisha Sharma death case: CBI backs transfer of trial from Bhopal, says witnesses may be intimidated
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 30 (IANS) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has told the Supreme Court that there is every likelihood of former judge Giribala Singh influencing the trial proceedings and intimidating witnesses in the case relating to the death of former model and actress Twisha Sharma, supporting the plea seeking transfer of the trial from Bhopal to Delhi. In a counter-affidavit filed before the apex court, the probe agency said Giribala Singh, a retired Principal District and Sessions Judge, was an influential person in Bhopal and could potentially affect the fairness of the proceedings pending before the Sessions Court. Respondent No. 2 Giribala Singh may influence the trial proceedings of the case and intimidate the witnesses of the case, the CBI stated in its affidavit. The counter-affidavit was filed in response to a transfer petition moved by Twisha's father, Navnidhi Sharma, seeking transfer of the criminal trial pending before the Court of the Xth District and Sessions Judge, Bhopal, to a competent court in Delhi. The CBI further submitted that Giribala Singh, who had served as a District Judge and was holding the post of President of the District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, Bhopal, at the time of the incident, could influence the trial proceedings owing to her position and connections. The probe agency also highlighted that her son, Samarth Singh, who is the deceased's husband and a co-accused in the case, is a practising advocate in Bhopal. Referring to the investigation, the CBI claimed that Giribala Singh had interfered with the handling of evidence following Twisha's death and attempted to manage the crime scene and tamper with evidence. The affidavit stated that the investigation had established that Giribala Singh called a technician and obtained copies of CCTV footage relating to the relevant period. It further stated that on May 13, 2026, she contacted the owner of Xpression Beauty Parlour to enquire about Twisha's visit on the previous day and arranged for the relevant CCTV footage to be collected through certain persons. The CBI said these circumstances, along with her position as a former District Judge, raised concerns about the possibility of her influencing the trial and intimidating witnesses. Twisha was found hanging at her matrimonial home in Bhopal on the night of May 12, 2026, and was declared brought dead at AIIMS Bhopal. Following the incident, an FIR was registered at Katara Hills police station against her husband Samarth Singh and mother-in-law Giribala Singh under the provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the Dowry Prohibition Act, alleging cruelty and harassment over dowry. The Madhya Pradesh government subsequently transferred the investigation to the CBI, which re-registered the case on May 25, 2026, following the Supreme Court's suo motu cognisance of the matter. The probe agency said it filed a chargesheet against the two accused on August 17, 2026, for offences punishable under Sections 85, 108 and 3(5) of the BNS, while further investigation concerning dowry death, dowry and other aspects was continuing. It added that the trial court had taken cognisance of the offences and the proceedings had reached the stage of arguments on framing of charges, with the next hearing scheduled for October 31. The Supreme Court had earlier, on October 16, stayed the ongoing trial before the Bhopal court and issued notices to the CBI, Giribala Singh and Samarth Singh on the transfer petition filed by Navnidhi Sharma. The deceaseds father has expressed apprehension that his daughter would not get a fair trial in Madhya Pradesh, citing the influence wielded by her mother-in-law and concerns over the handling of the initial investigation and bail proceedings. On Friday, a Bench of Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V. Mohana adjourned the hearing in the matter. The transfer petition is tentatively listed for November 19, as per the computerised case status available on the Supreme Court's website.
Bhopal ED attaches properties worth Rs 5.37 crore linked to marriage assistance scheme
Digital Desk | Bhopal, Oct 30 (IANS) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) attached properties worth Rs 5.37 crore of the then Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Sironj Janpat Panchayat in Madhya Pradesh, for alleged financial irregularities linked to a government marriage assistance scheme between 2019 and 2021, an official said on Friday. The ED's Bhopal Zonal Office issued Provisional Attachment order against properties worth Rs 5.37 crore of CEO Shobhit Tripathi and his associate Hemant Sahu, the ED official said in a statement. Earlier, searches were conducted which resulted in the recovery of various incriminating documents. Tripathi was arrested on September 2 under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002, and is currently under judicial custody, the ED said. The order attaching properties was issued under the provisions of the PMLA, 2002, in connection with a money laundering investigation relating to fraudulent disbursement of government funds under the Marriage Assistance Scheme, it said. A Marriage Assistance Scheme was implemented by the Madhya Pradesh government for providing financial assistance of Rs 51,000 to women of registered poor construction workers, the ED said. Tripathi, during his tenure as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Sironj Janpat Panchayat from 2019 till November 2021, in collusion with others, allegedly approved and disbursed government funds amounting to Rs 30.18 crore in respect of 5,923 suspicious marriage assistance cases. The ED investigation was initiated on basis of FIR registered by the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) Bhopal under Sections 420, 409 read with 120-B of the IPC, 1860, and Sections 13(1)(e) and 13(2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, against Tripathi and others. Investigation revealed that forged and fabricated application forms and credentials of ineligible beneficiaries were used to fraudulently obtain benefits under the scheme, the ED said. Funds were transferred into bank accounts opened using the credentials of ineligible beneficiaries without their knowledge with the sole intent to transfer scheme funds in the said makeshift bank accounts and were immediately withdrawn in multiple tranches in cash, the ED added. Benefits were also found to have been extended to ineligible persons during the Covid-19 lockdown period when public marriages were prohibited, the central agency said.
Ex-IAS officer, who ventured into filmmaking, gets bail in cheque-bounce case
Ex-IAS officer, who ventured into filmmaking, gets bail in cheque-bounce case
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Ahan Shettys action drama Sanki to go on floors in Bhopal on October 30
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 28 (IANS) Actor Ahan Shetty is gearing up for his next film, 'Sanki,' following the success of Border 2.' The action drama, directed by Tinu Suresh Desai, is scheduled to begin shooting in Bhopal on October 30. Written by Gyanendra Vasudev, the film will combine romance, intense emotions, and high-octane action. While the makers have kept the storyline under wraps, they plan to reveal more details about the project in the coming months. Director Tinu Suresh Desai, known for helming films such as Rustom and Mission Raniganj,' has already reached Bhopal along with his crew to complete the preparations ahead of the shoot. Reports suggest that the title was earlier registered by producer Sajid Nadiadwala for a separate film, which was also reportedly associated with Ahan Shetty at one point. When Ahan expressed interest in using the title for another project, he is said to have personally approached Nadiadwala to discuss the matter rather than going through intermediaries. The matter was reportedly settled amicably, without extensive discussions or prolonged negotiations. Nadiadwala is said to have willingly given up the title as a gesture of goodwill, reflecting his cordial relationship with Ahan and the Shetty family. Written by Rajat Aroraa and directed by debut directors Adnan A. Shaikh and Yasir Jah. Sanki also stars Pooja Hegde. The film is backed by We The People, Roaring River Productions, and Pals & Peers Entertainment. Sanki is scheduled to arrive in theatres in the first half of 2027. Meanwhile, Ahan made his Bollywood debut with the movie Tadap. He was most recently seen in the Sunny Deol starrer Border 2. Ahan had earlier spoken about the last scene from the film, which he didnt get to shoot with his father, Suniel Shetty. The actor told IANS, That last scene that was there, unfortunately, we weren't able to shoot that together. But yeah, if I think about him being a part of Border and then me being a part of Border 2, I knew there were always going to be comparisons. And then I also had that very special scene that I had to do that he had done in the first film. That made me very, very nervous. I'm not going to lie. I knew those comparisons were going to come. I knew that pressure was going to be there, he added.
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Only 30 pc of high-risk pregnant women in Madhya Pradesh admitted to hospitals in time
Digital Desk | Bhopal, Oct 28 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh has identified nearly two lakh high-risk pregnancies among 6.2 lakh pregnant women registered on a health monitoring portal, but only around 30 per cent of these women are being admitted to healthcare institutions sufficiently ahead of time. The issue came up during a review meeting of National Health Mission programmes chaired by Deputy Chief Minister Rajendra Shukla, who directed officials to ensure timely identification, follow-up and treatment of high-risk pregnancies. A statement from the government said around 6.2 lakh pregnant women had been registered on the Anmol portal, with nearly two lakh identified as having high-risk pregnancies. Their follow-up is also monitored through the Suman Integrated Command Centre, which shares information with ASHA workers and district officials. During the meeting, Shukla, who is also the health minister, directed officials to ensure timely registration of pregnant women and completion of scheduled antenatal check-ups. He also stressed screening under the Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan and called for greater awareness about regular medical examinations and institutional deliveries. The minister said the responsibilities of officials and field health workers should be clearly defined and the implementation of maternal and child health programmes regularly monitored. According to Sample Registration System data for 2022-24, Madhya Pradesh recorded a maternal mortality ratio of 135 deaths per one lakh live births. The state reported 90.6 per cent first-trimester registration of pregnant women and 93.4 per cent institutional deliveries up to September in the current financial year. The state has 35 obstetric intensive care units, 109 first referral units and 229 birth waiting homes to provide care to pregnant women. Shukla also directed officials to improve access to specialist consultations in rural and remote areas through e-Sanjeevani, the telemedicine service. He called for addressing gaps in service availability, ensuring necessary equipment and regularly reviewing the use of the facility. Between April and September 2026, e-Sanjeevani facilitated 59,914 general teleconsultations and 10,890 specialist consultations in the state. The Deputy CM also called for strengthening treatment facilities for newborns and critically ill children and improving programmes to address malnutrition, anaemia, diarrhoea and pneumonia. Madhya Pradesh has 62 Special Newborn Care Units, 200 Newborn Stabilisation Units, 24 Mother Newborn Care Units, 68 Paediatric Intensive Care Units and 318 Nutrition Rehabilitation Centres, officials said.
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MP Congress targets BJP over Hardeep Singh Puris RS nomination
Digital Desk | Bhopal, Oct 28 (IANS) The Congress in Madhya Pradesh on Wednesday criticised the BJP for nominating Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri for the Rajya Sabha bypoll from the state, alleging that the decision had brought disrepute to Madhya Pradesh and demanding answers over questions surrounding his alleged links to the Jeffrey Epstein case. State Congress president Jitu Patwari questioned the BJPs decision to nominate Puri and alleged that the party was under some compulsion to keep him in a position of power. The compulsion to keep Hardeep Singh Puri in power raises questions about whether there is something that has left the BJP vulnerable. The BJP must answer the questions raised over the Epstein case linked to Puri. When will the country get answers? Patwari said. He accused the BJP of insulting Madhya Pradesh by choosing Puri as its candidate for the Upper House and said the Congress would oppose the decision. The BJP, intoxicated by the power of votes, is openly insulting both Madhya Pradesh and the mandate given by the people of the state. The Congress strongly opposes this, he said. Former Union minister and former Madhya Pradesh Congress president Arun Yadav also criticised the nomination, alleging that it had brought disgrace to the state. He linked his criticism to concerns over crimes against women and minor girls in Madhya Pradesh. Madhya Pradesh already ranks number one in the country in cases of sexual abuse of minor girls. Now, sending a friend of an international sex offender to the Rajya Sabha from Madhya Pradesh has brought disgrace to the state. This exposes the BJPs mindset towards women and young girls, Yadav said. The BJP has nominated Puri for the Rajya Sabha bypoll in Madhya Pradesh to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of former Union minister L Murugan on October 14. Murugan resigned to focus on strengthening the party in Tamil Nadu. Puris existing Rajya Sabha term from Uttar Pradesh was due to end on November 25. The bypoll is scheduled for November 12, with members of the Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly voting to elect a member to the Upper House. Counting will take place the same evening. Meanwhile, Madhya Pradesh BJP president Hemant Khandelwal congratulated Puri on his nomination and extended his best wishes following the partys Central Election Committee decision to field him for the bypoll. The nomination has triggered a political exchange in the state, with the Congress questioning the BJPs choice of candidate while the ruling partys state leadership has welcomed the decision.
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IISER Bhopal Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026
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STF formed to probe shooting of Kuno cheetah; five pellet shots recovered from big cat's body
Digital Desk | Bhopal, Oct 28 (IANS) The Madhya Pradesh government has constituted a Special Task Force (STF), comprising forest and police officers, to investigate the shooting of a 19-month-old male cheetah at Kuno National Park, the Forest Department said on Wednesday. The move comes after the cheetah, identified as KNG22, died during treatment on Tuesday morning, following its rescue on October 25 from compartment No. 748 of the Sheopur Territorial Forest Division. Five pellet gun shots were recovered from its body during emergency surgery, according to the statement. Principal Chief Conservator of Forest (Wildlife) and Chief Wildlife Warden, Samita Rajora, said the animal was initially examined through an X-ray, which revealed multiple foreign bodies lodged at different locations in its body. It was subsequently shifted to the Department of Veterinary Surgery and Radiology at Nanaji Deshmukh Veterinary Science University (NDVSU) in Jabalpur for detailed investigation and intensive treatment. A subsequent CT scan revealed that the foreign bodies had damaged the cheetah's internal organs, musculoskeletal system and nervous system. Emergency surgery was performed, during which five firearm pellets were recovered from his body, Rajora said in the statement. Despite surgical intervention and sustained efforts by the veterinary team, the cheetah could not be saved. Rajora said the STF, comprising Forest and Police officers, had been constituted to conduct a detailed investigation into the incident. The probe is expected to establish the circumstances in which the animal was shot and determine whether anyone was responsible. The Forest Department has not disclosed further details about the suspected shooting or identified any accused in the case. With the death of KNG22, India's cheetah population stands at 58, including 52 at Kuno National Park, four at Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary and two at Veerangana Durgavati Tiger Reserve, according to the statement. Kuno, located in Sheopur district, is the principal site of India's cheetah reintroduction programme, which began in September 2022 with the translocation of cheetahs from Namibia. Animals were subsequently brought from South Africa as part of efforts to establish a viable population of the species in India, where cheetahs were declared extinct in 1952.
Minor girls' rape: Bhopal ex-newspaper owner Pyare Miyan gets 10 life terms, fined 77.64 lakh
Minor girls' rape: Bhopal ex-newspaper owner Pyare Miyan gets 10 life terms, fined 77.64 lakh
Newspaper Owner Gets 10 Life Terms For Child Rape
Bhopal's special POCSO court has sentenced former newspaper owner Pyare Miyan to 10 life imprisonments and a Rs 77.64 lakh fine for the rape and sexual assault of five minor girls. His accomplice, Rabia Bi, received a 20-year prison sentence. Miyan, 78, lured victims with job promises since 2014.
MP: SIT constituted in 19-month-old Cheetah cub killing probe; shotgun pellets found in body
MP: SIT constituted in 19-month-old Cheetah cub killing probe; shotgun pellets found in body Bhopal: The Madhya Pradesh government has constituted a Special Task Force comprising forest and police officials to conduct a detailed investigation into the incident. Preliminary findings indicating that the cheetah was shot have raised serious questions about security arrangements for animals [] The post MP: SIT constituted in 19-month-old Cheetah cub killing probe; shotgun pellets found in body appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
MP: BJP hits back at Congress over letter to HM Amit Shah on suspected spurious liquor deaths
Digital Desk | Bhopal, Oct 27 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh BJP president Hemant Khandelwal on Tuesday accused the Congress of politicising deaths linked to suspected spurious liquor incidents, hitting back at state Congress chief Jitu Patwari after he wrote to Union Home Minister Amit Shah seeking intervention in the matter. The exchange has intensified the political confrontation between the ruling BJP and the Congress over reported deaths in Dewas and Sagar districts, with the Opposition questioning the government's handling of the incidents and the BJP accusing it of exploiting a sensitive issue for political gains. Khandelwal said the state government was following a zero-tolerance policy against the illegal drug trade and assured that strict action would be taken against those found responsible after an impartial investigation. Congress and Jitu Patwari are doing politics even over people's deaths. Death is tragic, whatever the cause. The state government is following a zero-tolerance policy against the illegal drug trade, and whoever is found guilty in the investigation will face action that will set an example, Khandelwal said in a statement. Patwari's letter to Shah has brought the issue to the Centre, placing the BJP government in Madhya Pradesh under further political scrutiny over the reported deaths and the enforcement of laws against illicit liquor. The Congress has sought intervention from the Union Home Minister, while the BJP has challenged the Opposition to offer concrete suggestions instead of levelling allegations. Khandelwal said the Centre, under Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the guidance of Shah, was pursuing a national campaign to make India drug-free, with a target of eliminating the illegal drug trade by December 31, 2029. He said the campaign involved dismantling illegal networks, intelligence-based action, inter-state coordination and measures to prevent substance abuse among young people. The resolve to make India drug-free is not merely a slogan but a national campaign linked to the future of young people and the safety of society. The public wants a system in which criminals are punished, illegal trade is stopped, and no family has to face such a tragedy, he said. Meanwhile, the Madhya Pradesh government on Tuesday transferred the superintendents of police and collectors of both Dewas and Sagar districts, where the suspected spurious liquor incidents were reported. The administrative reshuffle came amid growing scrutiny of the government's response and the accountability of officials responsible for preventing the sale of illicit liquor.
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MP: Carbide Guns, illegal firecrackers banned ahead of Diwali
Digital Desk | Bhopal, Oct 27 (IANS) The Commissioner of Police, Bhopal, has imposed a strict ban on the manufacture, sale, storage and use of illegal improvised firework devices, including carbide guns, carbide cannons and carbide lamps, in the interest of public safety during the forthcoming Diwali festival. In an order issued under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, the police chief prohibited the unauthorised manufacture, procurement, distribution, repair, assembly, purchase, sale, display for sale, storage, import or commercial availability of any prohibited firecrackers or pyrotechnic devices. The ban specifically covers devices made from iron, steel or PVC pipes filled with explosive substances designed to produce loud explosive sounds. In the last few years, several people reported damage to their eyes -- to an irreversible extent, in Bhopal and nearby districts of Vidisha, Sagar and Sehore after use of Carbide Guns. The order notes that such illegal devices pose a significant risk of severe injuries, illnesses, fires, explosions and damage to public and private property. Their use in crowded markets, residential areas, public thoroughfares and near schools creates a grave danger to human life and health. The manufacture and handling of these items involve improper use of flammable gases, calcium carbide and other hazardous materials that can easily lead to untoward incidents. As in previous years, ensuring public peace, public safety and the protection of the lives and health of citizens during Diwali and other festivals remains a primary responsibility of the administration, the order said. The prohibition will remain in force for two months from the date of issuance. Any person affected by the order may approach the Commissioner of Police seeking relief or modification. Violation of the order, or any part of it, will constitute a punishable offence under Section 223 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, in addition to other applicable laws, the order said. Authorities have urged citizens to refrain from using or dealing in such dangerous devices and to report any violations to help maintain law and order in the city during the festive season.
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Madhya Pradesh govt orders transfer of five IAS officers
Digital Desk | Bhopal, October 27 (IANS) The Madhya Pradesh government has ordered temporary postings of five senior officers on a stop-gap basis until further orders. The General Administration Department issued the directive on 27 October 2026, transferring the officers to new responsibilities across the state. According to the order, Pratibha Pal (2012 batch), currently serving as Collector of Sagar district, has been posted as Managing Director of the Madhya Pradesh State Tourism Development Corporation in Bhopal. The posting is against the cadre post of Additional Secretary in the state government. In a related reshuffle, Neha Meena (2014 batch), Collector of Seoni, has been transferred as Collector of Dewas district. Dilip Kumar Yadav (2014 batch), who was serving as Managing Director of the Madhya Pradesh State Tourism Development Corporation in Bhopal, has been appointed Collector of Sagar district. Rituraj (2015 batch), Collector of Dewas, has been posted as Deputy Secretary in the General Administration Department of the Madhya Pradesh government. Anju Arun Kumar (2017 batch), currently Deputy Secretary in the Panchayat and Rural Development Department, has been appointed Collector of Seoni district. The order states that these officers are being posted temporarily in their new positions in a stop-gap arrangement until further orders are issued. Column 4 of the table clarifies that the first posting is against a non-cadre post of Additional Secretary when the corresponding cadre post is not available. These changes involve key administrative positions in district administration and a major state undertaking responsible for tourism development. Collectors play a central role in district governance, revenue administration, and coordination of development schemes, while the tourism corporation heads promotional and developmental activities related to the states tourism sector. The reshuffle appears designed to ensure continuity in administration by filling vacant or critical posts promptly. Such temporary postings are common in state governments to maintain administrative efficiency pending regular cadre reviews or permanent allocations. The order takes effect immediately and covers officers from the 2012 to 2017 batches. The order is an ongoing process of cadre management and deployment of officers across districts and departments to meet administrative requirements across Madhya Pradesh.
MP cabinet approves various proposals of more than 8,000 crore
MP cabinet approves various proposals of more than 8,000 crore
Former CEC OP Rawat expresses concern over alleged misuse of BLOs credentials
Digital Desk | Bhopal, Oct 27 (IANS) Former Chief Election Commissioner O.P. Rawat has expressed concern over allegations that Booth Level Officers (BLOs) identity cards and one-time passwords (OTPs) were allegedly misused to delete names from electoral rolls, while commenting on the Election Commissions affidavit in the Supreme Court defending its decisions on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR). Rawat said such allegations were concerning, noting that election officials generally report wrongdoing to senior officials of the poll panel. This is indeed very concerning. Generally, BLOs or Election Commission employees report any wrongdoing to Election Commission officials, he said, referring to reports that 10 BLOs in Dhampur, Odisha, had filed an FIR alleging that officials used their identity cards and OTPs to delete several names. The Election Commission on Monday filed a counter-affidavit in the Supreme Court, maintaining that all three orders concerning the SIR exercise, issued in June 2025, October 2025 and May 2026, were approved unanimously by the three-member Commission. The affidavit was submitted in response to a petition challenging Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumars functioning and alleging that important decisions relating to electoral roll revision were taken without the knowledge or approval of the other two Election Commissioners, Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi. The controversy followed reports that the two Election Commissioners had recorded objections to several decisions and actions taken in the name of the poll panel over the past 10 months. The Commission, however, said that observations, suggestions and queries recorded by individual members during the processing of files did not constitute decisions of the Commission. It also maintained that Form 6, used for voter registration, had not been amended and that the declaration introduced for the SIR was a separate document. Commenting on the affidavit, Rawat said formal decisions of the Commission were expected to be recorded through its established procedures. I think it is correct because when the CEC and Election Commission's affidavit has come, it would be absolutely correct that all SIR-related decisions would have been taken on file, so all three would have signed it, he said, talking to IANS on Tuesday. He added that decisions taken during Commission meetings would reflect consensus among its members. Rawat said the point-wise response submitted by the poll panel should be considered as the legal proceedings progressed, adding that further details would emerge when the matter was examined comprehensively. The Supreme Court is considering the challenges to the Commissions functioning and the legality of decisions concerning the SIR exercise. The poll panels affidavit presents its position in response to the allegations, which remain subject to judicial scrutiny.
Madhya Pradesh govt transfers four IPS officers
Digital Desk | Bhopal, Oct 27 (IANS) The Madhya Pradesh government on Tuesday issued orders transferring four Indian Police Service (IPS) officers across key posts in the state. The Home Department order, issued from Vallabh Bhawan, places the officers on temporary postings until further orders. According to the official order, the state government has redeployed the officers; Anurag Sujania (IPS 2014 batch), currently serving as Superintendent of Police, Sagar district, has been posted as Assistant Inspector General of Police at police headquarters, Bhopal. Sanjeev Kumar Sinha (IPS 2016 batch), who was commandant of the 14th Battalion of the State Armed Force in Gwalior, has been appointed Superintendent of police of Sagar district, filling the vacancy created by Sujanias transfer. Puneet Gehlot (IPS 2017 batch), presently superintendent of police of Dewas district, has also been posted as assistant inspector general of police at Police Headquarters, Bhopal. Aditya Mishra (IPS 2018 batch), currently superintendent of police of Balaghat district, has been transferred as superintendent of police of Dewas district. The transfers are part of routine administrative rearrangements in the state police force. Officials said the officers will take charge of their new assignments at the earliest. The order takes immediate effect and will remain in force until further instructions from the state government. The Home Department has directed all concerned authorities to ensure smooth and timely implementation of the postings.
MP Lokayukta raids tax officer's premises in three districts, detects Rs 3.78 crore assets
Digital Desk | Jabalpur, Oct 27 (IANS) The Madhya Pradesh Lokayukta on Tuesday conducted searches at multiple premises of a commercial tax officer in Jabalpur, Sagar and Bhopal in a disproportionate assets case, detecting assets and expenditure worth Rs 3.78 crore, officials said. Lokayukta Deputy Superintendent of Police Neetu Tripathi said the operation was underway in the three districts following information about assets disproportionate to the known income of an Assistant Commissioner and Commercial Tax Officer posted in Damoh. He was posted in Jabalpur for a long time, Tripathi said, adding that the searches were being conducted as part of the investigation into the allegations. The officer, Manish Kumar Jain, was posted in Damoh at the time of the action. The searches were conducted at his residence in Reliable Developer Colony in Jabalpur and other premises linked to him and his family. According to the Lokayukta, Superintendent of Police Anjulata Patle received a complaint alleging that Jain had accumulated assets beyond his known sources of income. Inspector Brij Mohan Singh Narwaria verified the complaint, and the allegations were found to be prima facie correct. A case was subsequently registered against Jain under Sections 13(1)(b) and 13(2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, as amended in 2018. The preliminary investigation revealed several properties in Jabalpur, Bhopal and Banda town of Sagar district, including plots and houses registered in the names of Jain and his family members. These include a 278.74-square-metre plot in Jabalpur valued at around Rs 1.43 crore and a 116.14-square-metre plot in the name of his wife, Nidhi Jain, estimated at Rs 95 lakh. Another plot in her name, on which a bungalow has been constructed, was valued at around Rs 22.87 lakh. The investigation also identified a flat in Bhopal and properties in Banda registered in the names of Jains parents, Shashi Jain and Komal Chand Jain. The officer and his family members had also taken insurance policies involving an estimated expenditure of Rs 33.93 lakh, officials said. According to the Lokayukta, Jains total known income was calculated at Rs 1.03 crore, while expenditure of Rs 3.78 crore had been detected during the investigation so far. The expenditure was 264.64 per cent disproportionate to his known income. The searches and investigation were continuing, Tripathi said.
MP: BJP stages protest in Bhopal over Kharges remarks against PM Modi
Digital Desk | Bhopal, Oct 26 (IANS) The BJP on Monday staged a protest in Bhopal against Congress president Mallikarjun Kharges alleged derogatory remarks about Prime Minister Narendra Modis father, accusing the opposition party of violating political decorum. BJP workers took out a peaceful march from Red Cross Square to the Congress office, where they staged a demonstration and condemned the remarks. Senior party leaders, including BJP national vice-president Lalsingh Arya, MLA Rameshwar Sharma, Bhagwandas Sabnani and district president Ravindra Yati, addressed the protesters. The protest comes amid a political row over Kharges reported remarks about the Prime Ministers father, with the BJP accusing the Congress leadership of crossing the limits of political discourse by targeting PM Modis family. Addressing the gathering, Arya alleged that the Congress had resorted to personal attacks while opposing the Prime Minister politically. Political opposition and personal insults are two different things. Targeting the family of a political leader is unacceptable and goes against democratic values, Arya said. He said political parties had the right to criticise government policies and express differences over decisions, but such disagreements should not lead to personal remarks against family members. Arya also demanded that the Congress leadership clarify its position on the statement made by its national president, asking whether the party considered the remarks appropriate. Political competition should be based on policies, ideologies and issues of public interest, not on targeting the families of political opponents, he said. The BJP leader alleged that such statements undermined the dignity of public life and harmed healthy political discourse. He said leaders of national parties should maintain restraint in their public statements, particularly when political differences were involved. The protest was attended by MP Alok Sharma, Bhopal Mayor Malti Rai, former MP Alok Sanjar, former state BJP vice-president Seema Singh Jadaun, Municipal Corporation chairman Kishan Suryavanshi and Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha district president Ajay Patidar, among others. The BJP has repeatedly accused the Congress of using personal attacks against PM Modi, while the opposition has criticised the Prime Minister and his government on various political and policy issues. The latest protest adds to the continuing political confrontation between the BJP and the Congress, with both parties frequently trading allegations over public statements and political conduct.
Twisha Sharma suicide case: Ex-judge Giribala denies cruelty, abetment; HC reserves bail order
Digital Desk | Bhopal, Oct 26 (IANS) Former judicial officer Giribala Singh on Monday denied allegations of cruelty and abetment to suicide in the death of her daughter-in-law Twisha Sharma, telling the Madhya Pradesh High Court that her displeasure over Sharma's decision to terminate her pregnancy did not amount to harassment. The submission was made by Singh's counsel before Justice Ajay Kumar Nirankari during the hearing of her bail plea. After hearing arguments from both sides, the High Court reserved its order. Defending Singh, her senior counsel argued that she was unhappy with Sharma's decision to undergo an abortion because both her son, lawyer Samarth Singh, and she wanted the child. However, he submitted that Singh had neither forced Sharma to terminate the pregnancy nor subjected her to cruelty. The mother-in-law was very upset because the daughter-in-law was not listening to her and had gone through with the act, the counsel said, arguing that her reaction was one of anger and that she had subsequently apologised for her remarks. Referring to alleged chats in which Singh purportedly called Sharma a murderer over the abortion, the counsel argued that the words were spoken in the heat of the moment and did not establish that she had instigated Sharma to take her own life. He further contended that the chats cited in the case pointed towards the alleged conduct of Samarth Singh rather than his mother. The defence also argued that Sharma was not confined to her matrimonial home and had intended to move to Delhi, where she had applied for a job. Singh's counsel concluded the arguments by submitting that bail should be considered in view of the nature of the alleged offences and the applicable legal provisions. While opposing the bail plea, senior advocate Siddharth Aggarwal, representing the prosecution side, argued that Singh could influence witnesses and evidence while the investigation was pending. The case relates to the death of Sharma, a Noida resident who married Bhopal-based lawyer Samarth Singh, son of ex-judge Giribala Singh, after the two met through a dating application. On May 12, Sharma was found hanging at her matrimonial home in Bhopal, barely five months after the marriage. Her family accused her husband and in-laws of subjecting her to domestic violence and harassment over dowry demands. An FIR was registered at Katara Hills police station under relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Dowry Prohibition Act. Giribala Singh, a former president of the District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission in Madhya Pradesh, was initially granted anticipatory bail by a sessions court. The High Court subsequently cancelled the relief after the state government and Sharma's family challenged the order. The High Court's decision on the latest bail plea is awaited.
Around 2,000 students take part in CIO
Bhopal: A Science Olympiad was held for the first time across various cities in Madhya Pradesh, drawing over 2,000 students from grades 6, 7, and 8. Students from different districts across the state took part in this competition on Sunday, October 26. The Science Olympiad was organised under the aegis of the Childrens Islamic Organization Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
AIIMS Bhopal Project Technical Assistant Recruitment 2026
All India Institute of Medical Sciences Bhopal (AIIMS Bhopal) has released the official notification for 2 Project Technical Assistant posts. Selection will be carried out through a Walk-in Interview scheduled on 10 November 2026 at Office of the Department of General Medicine, UGF, Hospital Building, AIIMS Bhopal, Saket Nagar, Bhopal. Candidates should report at 9:30 AM. For complete details, candidates can visit aiimsbhopal.edu.in.
Linnea Berthelsen brings Bhopal tragedy to life in Darkling
LINNEA BERTHELSEN does very well to hold the stage at the Bush Theatre for 90 minutes, without an interval, recounting what happened in the 1984 Union Carbide tragedy, which is regarded as the worlds worst industrial disaster. I am alive, emphasises her character, referred to as She, right at the start of the play. In marked contrast, thousands were not so lucky. Since the tragedy occurred 42 years ago in Bhopal, in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh, many younger members of the audience might not be fully aware of what happened on the night of December 23, 1984. A word about Berthelsen, who has not revealed too much about her private life. She was born in India on July 13, 1993, and adopted by a Danish couple, who brought her up in Kalundborg, Denmark. She moved to England in 2014 and trained at the East 15 Acting School in Essex. She is best known for playing Kali Prasad in the Netflix series Stranger Things. Darkling is written by Titas Halder and directed by Matthew Xia. The set, designed by Simon Kenny, is spare, with the focus entirely on Berthelsen. She takes the audience through the various stages of her life between the ages of seven and 18. Her mother having died when she was very young, her family includes her father and her sister, who is three years old. The Americans had set up the Union Carbide plant to produce the pesticides needed by farmers to grow more crops during Indias Green Revolution. The deadly methyl isocyanate gas escaped from the plant, blanketing the nearby slums and killing thousands. A government affidavit in 2006 stated that the leak caused approximately 558,125 injuries, including 38,478 temporary partial injuries and 3,900 severe and permanently disabling injuries. Estimates of the death toll vary, with the official number of immediate deaths being 2,259. Others estimate that 8,000 or more died from gas-related diseases. In 1989, Union Carbide Corporation (UCC) of the United States paid $470 million to settle litigation stemming from the disaster. Berthelsens exacting role is to create a range of images through words. Maybe the director should get her to make her tone conversational at times, as though she is chatting informally to the audience. That would have created just the right atmosphere for the shift in mood when she describes what happened as the cyanide gas poured into the slums where people were asleep. Her father died that night. His body had disappeared when she tried to find it later for cremation. She survived, as did her sister, who had moved to another town. She lost the baby she was carrying. Another baby she had later was stillborn and deformed. Union Carbide is not named in the play. The audience learns from the narrator that when she was a little girl, the factory resembled a skeleton. The skeleton is fast becoming a huge metal creature, she says. But soon she notices little drops of oil in the drinking water. A boy she befriends tells her that the factory offers a very special miracle nourishment for the earth. But then comes the night of unimaginable horror: Breathe. Eyes open. Eyes burn The sound of a thousand people crying out. Mothers screaming the names of their children. Children crying for their parents The dead gape with horrored eyes and foamstained mouths. The moon lights bloodstains on greyed skin and milked pupils. She describes the birth of her child: She is born. Twisted mass She was born in the dark. Her heart already stopped. As the audience leaves, a poster reminds them that people are still suffering because the soil and water in the slums of Bhopal carry the legacy of 1984.
