Hunter beer maker Som Distilleries' Q2 net profit down 99 pc
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Nov 13 (IANS) Som Distilleries and Breweries Limited (SDBL) on Friday reported a steep decline in profitability for the second quarter (Q2 FY27), with net profit plunging 99.3 per cent year-on-year (YoY) to just Rs 14 lakh, compared to Rs 19.5 crore in the corresponding quarter last financial year (Q2 FY26). Revenue also fell sharply, down 30.9 per cent to Rs 186 crore from Rs 269 crore a year earlier, according to its stock exchange filing. Operating performance mirrored the bottom-line weakness, as EBITDA dropped 56.1 per cent to Rs 17.6 crore, while the EBITDA margin narrowed to 9.5 per cent from 14.9 per cent in the year-ago quarter. However, SDBL shares closed higher on November 13 rising 3.56 per cent to Rs 77 on the NSE, compared to the previous close of Rs 74.35. During the session, the stock touched a high of Rs 79.00 and a low of Rs 74.01, with nearly 2.2 million shares changing hands. Over the past five trading days, shares have risen by 3.63 per cent, or Rs 2.70. The stock has a 52-week high of Rs 131.00 and a low of Rs 61.80. The companys current market capitalisation stands at approximately Rs 1,600 crore. Founded in 1993 and headquartered in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, SDBL is an integrated alcoholic beverage manufacturer led by Chairman and Managing Director J.K. Arora. The companys business spans brewing, fermenting, bottling, and canning beer, as well as blending and bottling Indian-Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL), ready-to-drink beverages, country liquor, and industrial spirits. SDBL operates production and bottling facilities in Bhopal, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Karnataka, and has established a greenfield project in Uttar Pradesh to further expand its manufacturing footprint. The companys flagship beer brands include Hunter, Woodpecker, Black Fort, and Power Cool, while its IMFL segment features Pentagon Gold Edition, Milestone Blue, and Legend Premium whiskies, along with White Fox vodka and alcopops, and several branded brandies and rums.
Sadhvi Harsha Richhariya, who came into the spotlight during the Prayagraj Kumbh Mela, on Friday approached the Cyber Crime office in Bhopal and lodged a complaint over allegedly objectionable comments on her social media accounts, claiming that fake photographs and videos generated using artificial intelligence (AI) were being circulated to defame her. Speaking to ANI, Richhariya said she had been noticing such comments for the past several months, alleging that women were often subjected to character assassination and personal attacks on social media. For the past few months, I have been noticing that it has become very easy for people in society to say anything about a girl's character and make any kind of comments about her. Since AI came along, it has become very easy to create fake videos and photographs to defame someone, she said. She said women often chose to ignore such remarks up to a point, but there came a time when appropriate action became necessary. To a certain exte...
AIIMS Bhopal Gynaecology Consultant Recruitment 2026
All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhopal (AIIMS Bhopal) has released the notification for the post of Gynaecology Consultant (IVF). Eligible candidates can send their applications by email till 27 November 2026. Further details are available at aiimsbhopal.edu.in.
MP CM Mohan Yadav inaugurates 26th National Para Swimming Championship in Bhopal
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Friday inaugurated the 26th National Para Swimming Championship at Prakash Tarun Pushkar in Bhopal and welcomed all the participants on behalf of the state government. During the event, the Chief Minister also interacted with the participating para athletes and encouraged them to bring laurels to the country through their sporting achievements. Addressing the gathering, CM Yadav said,
Devotees throng river ghats as Chhath festivities begin across Bihar with 'Nahay-Khay' (Ld)
Digital Desk | Patna, Nov 13 (IANS) The grand festival of Chhath, a celebration of folk faith and devotion, began across Bihar on Friday with 'Nahay-Khay', the first day of the four-day festival. Large numbers of devotees thronged river ghats from Muzaffarpur to Bhagalpur and Rohtas from early morning to perform rituals and offer prayers. Devotees took holy dips in rivers and prepared the traditional prasad comprising Arwa rice, chana dal, bottle gourd vegetable and rock salt. Railway stations across the state also witnessed special arrangements to welcome devotees returning home for the festival. Mithila paintings depicting the significance of Chhath adorned Bhagalpur Junction, while a free health check-up camp was organised for returning passengers at Sasaram Junction. In Muzaffarpur, women observing the Chhath fast reached the Budhi Gandak River early in the morning to perform rituals at Seedhi Ghat. Devotees took turns bathing in the river and offering prayers. Similar scenes were witnessed at hundreds of ghats across the city, including Ashram Ghat, Lakdi Dhai Ghat, Chandwara Ghat and Dadar Ghat. Rekha Devi, a resident of Satpura Neem Chowk, Madhu Devi of Moti Jheel, and Rishu Kumari and Neelam Devi, residents of Pankha Toli Mohalla, performed rituals at Sikandarpur Seedhi Ghat. They told IANS that they were beginning the Chhath festivities by taking a holy dip in the river. They said they would observe the traditional 'Nahay-Khaay' ritual by consuming food prepared with Arwa rice, chana dal, bottle gourd and rock salt. Meanwhile, Mithila artist Alkha Devi, who painted traditional artworks on the walls of Bhagalpur Railway Station, told IANS that her paintings also highlighted the significance and benefits of observing Chhath. She said she had created Mithila paintings at several railway stations and public places across the country. With government support, she has also undertaken painting projects in cities such as Mysuru, Bhopal and Delhi. In Bhagalpur, Malda Railway Division DRM Manish Kumar inspected Bhagalpur Junction to review preparations for the festival. He examined arrangements at the holding area, waiting areas and entry and exit gates and directed officials to ensure smooth movement and convenience for passengers travelling to their hometowns during Chhath. Speaking to IANS, Kumar said special arrangements had been made at the station to manage the festival rush. Responding to a question about the use of Mithila paintings instead of the region's traditional Manjusha art, he said Manjusha paintings would also be incorporated next year to highlight the region's cultural identity. He added that the railway administration was currently showcasing the significance of Chhath through paintings and would also focus on spreading awareness about cleanliness along railway tracks in the future. Meanwhile, markets across Rohtas district remained bustling ahead of the four-day festival. Traders said fruits arriving from different states were available in sufficient quantities, and there was no shortage of supplies. They expressed confidence that prices would remain stable in the coming days due to adequate availability. At Sasaram Junction, Sadar Hospital has established a free health check-up camp where passengers are undergoing various medical tests without charge. Health workers said the initiative was aimed at providing medical assistance to people returning to Bihar from different states to celebrate Chhath with their families.
'We want to create more depth in the squad': Marijne ahead of Women's ACT
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 13 (IANS) Chief coach Sjoerd Marijne is focused on building greater depth and versatility in the Indian women's hockey squad as the team prepares to defend its title at the Madhya Pradesh Womens Asian Champions Trophy 2026, scheduled to be held in Bhopal from November 19 to 28. India, three-time winners of the tournament, will face China, Japan, South Korea, Thailand and Malaysia in the continental competition, which comes after the team's historic gold medal triumph at the Asian Games in Japan. Marijne said the ongoing preparations have focused on increasing competition within the squad and making players adaptable to different positions, which would provide the team with more options during major tournaments. We are busy creating more depth, which also makes training sessions more competitive. The players are also aware of that. So, they're giving their best and working really hard, Marijne said in an interview with Hockey India. The chief coach also highlighted the importance of testing players in different positions, saying the approach would help the team deal with injuries while contributing to individual development. It's to create more depth in the squad. We want the players to be able to play in different positions. It becomes helpful if a player gets injured, especially in a tournament like the Olympics, and it's very helpful for the development of the players, he said. Marijne cited the examples of Ishika and Rutuja Dadaso Pisal, who have been trying different roles, while also pointing to opportunities for emerging players such as Pooja Sahoo and Jyoti Singh. Forward Mumtaz is also returning to the squad after an extended absence. India will once again face several of Asia's leading teams, including China, whom they defeated in the Asian Games final. However, Marijne insisted that the team's primary focus would remain on its own development rather than the opposition. We have to focus on ourselves, what we want to improve after the Asian Games, what we want to do better. That is where the main focus is for us. And then it doesn't matter who the opponent is, he said. Addressing concerns about adapting to the new stadium and pitch at the International Sports Complex in Nathu Barkheda, Marijne said the team was accustomed to playing on different surfaces throughout the year. It's just an adjustment. We play the whole year on different pitches, and this will be a similar change. The pitch at the Asian Games was very difficult and bumpy. So, we're not too worried about that. The opponents also have to deal with the same, he said. Looking ahead to the FIH Pro League, which begins early next year, Marijne said ensuring that players remain mentally and physically fresh during the break would be important. India are scheduled to face Argentina and Germany in February, and the coach acknowledged that returning to international competition after the break and the Hockey India League would be a challenge. It's always a tough period to come back into the international rhythm because the competition level on the international stage is very, very different. But that's not only with India, but that's the same with every country. You need time to adapt, he said. That will be a big challenge for us: how fast we can get the girls back in that zone, Marijne added.
India Women's Hockey: Marijne On Depth, Versatility
Indian women's hockey coach Sjoerd Marijne is focused on developing squad depth and player versatility ahead of the Women's Asian Champions Trophy in Bhopal. Following their Asian Games gold and 2028 Olympic qualification, the team aims to build on its success by training players for multiple positions and concentrating on self-improvement for upcoming challenges like the FIH Pro League.
Madhya Pradesh Weather Update: Cold Intensifies at Night, 20 Cities Record Below 15
Bhopal, November 13, 2026 (Udaipur Kiran): Cold weather has started intensifying across Madhya Pradesh as icy winds from North India affect the state. The impact of snowfall in Madhya Pradesh Weather Update: Cold Intensifies at Night, 20 Cities Record Below 15C; Temperatures May Drop Further
Bhopal Power Cut Today, November 13: 27+ Areas to Face Electricity Shutdown for Up to 6 Hours
Bhopal, November 13, 2026 (Udaipur Kiran): Electricity supply will be disrupted in more than 27 areas of Bhopal on Friday, November 13, due to scheduled maintenance work. According Bhopal Power Cut Today, November 13: 27+ Areas to Face Electricity Shutdown for Up to 6 Hours
Bhopals New Hockey Stadium Earns FIH Category-1 Certification Ahead of Asian Champions Trophy
Bhopals newly built hockey stadium receives FIH Category-1 certification, paving the way for the upcoming Womens Asian Champions Trophy. Bhopals New Hockey Stadium Earns FIH Category-1 Certification Ahead of Asian Champions Trophy
Bhopal hockey stadium gets FIH Category-1 certification ahead of Asian Champions Trophy
Digital Desk | Bhopal, Nov 12 (IANS) The newly developed international hockey stadium at Nathu Barkheda in Bhopal has received the prestigious Category-1 certification from the International Hockey Federation (FIH), becoming the first such venue in Madhya Pradesh and only the second in the country to achieve the distinction. The international recognition comes days before the stadium, which is yet to be formally inaugurated, hosts the Women's Asian Champions Trophy from November 19, marking a major milestone for the state's sports infrastructure. Sports and Youth Welfare Minister Vishwas Sarang described the recognition as a historic achievement for Madhya Pradesh, saying the stadium had joined the league of leading hockey venues across the world. This is a historic moment for the Madhya Pradesh Sports Department. Nathu Barkheda has become the first hockey ground in the state and only the second in the country to receive the prestigious FIH Category-1 certification. Hyderabad was the only other Indian venue to have received this recognition so far, Sarang said. He said the certification would enhance the international standing of Madhya Pradesh and India and reflected the state's growing focus on developing world-class sports infrastructure under Chief Minister Mohan Yadav's leadership. The stadium will host the 10th edition of the Women's Asian Champions Trophy from November 19 to 28, featuring six teams India, China, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia and Thailand. India, the defending champions and three-time winners of the tournament, will begin their campaign against Malaysia on November 19. The teams will compete in a round-robin league, with the top four advancing to the semi-finals. The newly constructed stadium has a seating capacity of around 5,000 spectators, and matches will be played under floodlights. The tournament is expected to provide an international platform for the newly developed sports complex and showcase Bhopal as a destination for major sporting events. The hockey stadium is part of the larger International Sports Complex being developed at Nathu Barkheda. The first phase, comprising the hockey and athletics stadiums, has been completed, while the second phase, including an indoor sports and aquatic complex, is under development. The FIH certification ahead of the continental tournament is being seen as a significant boost to Madhya Pradesh's efforts to establish itself as a major centre for international sporting events.
Kareena Kapoor gets backing from Hindu body amid Quranic verse pendant row
Kareena Kapoor, who faced a legal notice for wearing Bhopal's royal emerald pendant with Quranic verses inscribed on it, has now found support in a Hindu body. Hindu Utsav Samiti has defended the actress, saying she need not apologise to anyone
Bhopal Railway Division Implements Special Arrangements for Chhath Festival Travelers
Bhopal Railway Division enhances services for Chhath festival with special trains and cultural music at major stations. Bhopal Railway Division Implements Special Arrangements for Chhath Festival Travelers
MP Cabinet to meet at Gandhi Sagar in Mandsaur on Nov 18, Rs 11,500-crore project in focus
Digital Desk | Bhopal, Nov 12 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav will chair a special Cabinet meeting at Gandhi Sagar in Mandsaur district on November 18, with the state's Rs 11,500-crore pumped hydro storage project set to be a major focus. The 1,920 MW Gandhi Sagar Pumped Hydro Storage Project, being developed by Greenko Group in Neemuch district, is expected to strengthen the state's renewable energy infrastructure, reduce electricity costs and create employment opportunities. The project is among the largest standalone pumped hydro storage facilities under construction in the country. Spread across around 414 hectares, it will use the existing Gandhi Sagar reservoir as the lower reservoir and a newly constructed reservoir as the upper one. The facility will use surplus solar and wind energy to pump water from the lower reservoir to the upper reservoir. During peak electricity demand hours, the stored water will be released to operate turbines and generate electricity. According to a government statement, the project will help prevent the wastage of surplus renewable energy and ensure the availability of green power according to demand. Nine turbines are being installed at the facility, which will be capable of generating electricity continuously for six hours. Its annual energy generation capacity is estimated at 3,580 million units, with a round-trip efficiency of around 80 per cent. The first set of turbines is expected to become operational in December, while the entire project is scheduled to be commissioned by June 2027. Around 4,000 people have been employed during the construction phase, while nearly 200 people are expected to get permanent jobs in the operation and maintenance of the project. The company has been directed to provide maximum employment opportunities to eligible local candidates from Madhya Pradesh, the statement said. Electricity generated during peak demand hours will be supplied to NTPC, the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) and distribution companies in Madhya Pradesh and other states. The project is expected to help distribution companies save money by reducing dependence on expensive peak-hour power. The Gandhi Sagar region is also being developed as a tourism and wildlife destination. The Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary has been developed as the state's second habitat for cheetahs after the Kuno National Park. The state government is also promoting the Gandhi Sagar Floating Festival, tent city facilities and water sports to generate employment in tourism, hospitality and handicrafts. The special Cabinet meeting is part of the state government's initiative to hold meetings at different locations and highlight their development potential.
Hockey is being revived in cities where sport was once popular: Tirkey welcomes return of Women
Hockey India president Dilip Tirkey welcomed the return of international women's hockey to Bhopal, highlighting the city
Indo-German JV Benecore bets 200 crore on making diaper, sanitary napkin material in India
The German-Indian joint venture expects 300 crore revenue from its new Bhopal plant and plans to double capacity by 2029 as it looks to replace imports, particularly from China.
Digital Desk | Bhopal, Nov 12 (IANS) A senior retired IAS officer, A.P. Shrivastava, received a rude shock on Thursday morning when he opened his bank locker at the State Bank of India branch located on the campus of the Indian Institute of Forest Management (IIFM) in Madhya Pradesh's capital Bhopal, and discovered it completely empty. The officer, who holds the locker jointly with his two daughters, namely Surabhi and Shruti, had approached the branch officials after facing difficulty in operating the lock as according to him the lock was jammed. Speaking to IANS, he said he visited the branch with his daughter Surabhi and handed over the keys to bank officials. When the locker was finally opened, it was found empty and all the valuables that had been stored inside were missing. I was taken aback. The locker was completely empty. Everything is gone, the devastated retired officer said. He further informed that the locker had not been operated since 2024. Branch Manager Harish Mehra confirmed the incident. The customer is a valued customer of the bank. He came and found it difficult to open the locker. Later the locker was opened and nothing was found inside, Mehra said. Harish Mehra added that it was possible the customers might have forgotten the contents or that the valuables could still be stored in some other bank locker, though no clear explanation was immediately available. Police have been informed and an investigation has been initiated. Investigating Officer Nirupa Pandey of Kamla Nagar police station area stated that the probe is underway and all aspects of the case are being examined. A formal complaint from the officer is yet to be received, Pandey said. The incident has raised serious questions about the safety and security protocols followed for bank lockers, especially at a branch situated within a premier educational institution. Bank lockers are widely regarded as one of the safest places to store jewellery, documents and other valuables by the common man. Cases of lockers being found empty after long periods of non-operation often lead to disputes between customers and banks over responsibility and liability. The retired IAS officer has demanded a thorough enquiry and recovery of the missing items. Bank officials have assured full cooperation with the investigation. Further details are awaited as the probe progresses. The matter has caused concern among other locker holders at the branch, many of whom are now seeking clarification on the security measures in place.
Kareena Kapoor Ayat-ul-kursi pendant row: Hindu outfit backs bebo
Bhopal: After Madhya Pradesh Congress spokesperson, Abbas Hafeez, sent a legal notice to Bollywood actor Kareena Kapoor Khan over her social media photographs featuring her wearing a huge vintage emerald pendant bearing a Quranic verse, a Hindu outfit has backed the star. Demanding the removal of the social media photographs and a public apology over 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 .
Dr Kewal Krishan Pandita appointed as Medical Superintendent of AIIMS Awantipora
Srinagar, Nov 12: Dr Kewal Krishan Pandita, has been appointed as Medical Superintendent of AIIMS Awantipora on deputation for a period of three years. Prior to his new assignment, Dr Pandita was serving as a faculty at AIIMS Bhopal. He has a longstanding association with the healthcare system of Jammu and Kashmir as he also served as MD in Hospital Administration (2007) SKIMS Soura
Digital Desk | Bhopal, Nov 12 (IANS) After Madhya Pradesh Congress spokesperson, Abbas Hafeez, sent a legal notice to Bollywood actor Kareena Kapoor Khan over her social media photographs featuring her wearing a huge vintage emerald pendant bearing a Quranic verse, a Hindu outfit has backed the star. Demanding the removal of the social media photographs and a public apology over it, Hafeez said his objection was not to the actor wearing the jewellery but to the manner in which the religious inscription was displayed on social media, claiming it had hurt the sentiments of the Muslim community. Hafeez's advocate Mohammad Zafar said the pendant carried a verse from the Holy Quran, which is considered sacred in Islam, and that religious practices prescribe ritual ablution before touching or reciting the holy texts. The legal notice seeks the removal of the photographs and related posts, an apology and an assurance against displaying the religious inscription in a manner considered disrespectful. Hafeez said the pendant was associated with the heritage of the Begums of Bhopal and was worn as an expression of faith rather than as a fashion accessory. He, however, clarified that the issue was his personal initiative and should not be linked to the Congress party, its ideology or political position. The controversy centres on an emerald pendant described by celebrity stylist Rhea Kapoor as an approximately 200-year-old heirloom of the former Bhopal royal family. Kapoor had shared photographs of Kareena wearing the jewellery as part of her Diwali look. The historical connection is linked to the Pataudi family as actor Saif Ali Khan's grandmother Sajida Sultan was the daughter of Hamidullah Khan, the last ruling Nawab of Bhopal. She married Iftikhar Ali Khan Pataudi, and their son was former Indian cricket captain Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi, Saif's father. Meanwhile, Hindu Utsav Samiti president Chandra Shekhar Tiwari has extended support to Kareena and said she did not need to apologise to anyone. A pendant is meant to be worn around the neck, close to the heart. If it bears Quranic verses, she would not have worn it at any place considered disrespectful. She does not need to apologise to anyone, Tiwari said. He also argued that Kareena, being the daughter-in-law of the erstwhile Bhopal royal family, could naturally wear jewellery belonging to her mother-in-law. The Hindu Utsav Samiti and Sanskriti Bachao Manch have also expressed support for the actor. There was no immediate public response from Kareena Kapoor or her representatives to the legal notice.
AIIMS Awantipora Gets New Medical Superintendent on Three-Year Deputation
SRINAGAR: Dr Kewal Krishan Pandita on Wednesday assumed charge as Medical Superintendent of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Awantipora, on deputation for a period of three years. Prior to his appointment, Dr Pandita was serving as a faculty member at AIIMS Bhopal. He has also previously served as a Medical Officer in []
Kareena Kapoor Khan's Bhopal Royal Pendant Look Sparks Debate Amid Legal Notice
Kareena Kapoor Khan's Diwali photographs drew attention for their royal styling. Now one piece of jewellery has landed her in a controversy. Madhya Pradesh Congress spokesperson Abbas Hafeez has sent a legal notice to the actor and her stylist, Rhea Kapoor,
Bhopal Power Cut Today, November 12: 40 Areas to Face 4
Bhopal, November 12, 2026 (Udaipur Kiran): Electricity supply will remain disrupted for four to six hours in around 40 areas of Bhopal on Thursday due to maintenance work Bhopal Power Cut Today, November 12: 40 Areas to Face 46 Hours of Electricity Shutdown
Srinagar, Nov 11:Air Quality Index (AQI) readings compiled by Airleaf have turned into an India-Pakistan race. Cities in India and Pakistan overwhelmingly fill the list of the worlds most polluted urban centres as per the rankings released on 10 November 2026. This is perhaps the starkest picture of a regional air quality crisis faced by the subcontinent. The entire top 50 polluted cities are either in India or Pakistan. Qadirpur Ran in Pakistan recorded the highest reading at an extreme AQI of 1065, followed closely by Multan at 983. Gwalior, India ranked third with 816. The top 10 was dominated by a mix of Pakistani cities - Dera Ghazi Khan had an AQI of 716. RenalaKhurd had 700 and Okara 700. Indian cities had Kota with 698, Jodhpur 694, Unnao 693 and Kanpur 693. Down the list, the pattern continues - Pakistani cities such as Kasur, Charsadda, Arifwala, Pattoki, Phool Nagar and Bahawalpur are in the upper ranks. Indian cities including Hapur, Meerut, Soyibug, Lucknow, Palwal, Bhopal, Ambala, New Delhi, Ahmedabad, Nagpur, Varanasi, Ludhiana and Ghaziabad also register dangerously high levels. Even cities lower in the top 50 recorded AQI values well into the very unhealthy and hazardous categories. On the US EPA scale used in the rankings, an AQI between 201 and 300 is classified as very unhealthy. Anything above 300 is considered hazardous. Many Indian and Pakistani cities have readings above 500, and in several cases above 700 or even 1000, show severe pollution that poses serious health risks to the entire population. Prolonged exposure to polluted air is known to aggravate respiratory and cardiovascular conditions and reduce lung function. Post-monsoon and in early winter months, meteorological conditions often trap pollutants close to the ground.
MP focusing on modern technology, irrigation to raise farm income, attract investment: CM Mohan Yadav New Delhi/Bhopal: Madhya Pradesh is focusing on modern farming technologies, expansion of irrigation facilities and agricultural diversification to increase farmers income, reduce cultivation costs and attract investment in the farm sector, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said on Wednesday. Addressing a [] The post MP focusing on modern technology, irrigation to raise farm income, attract investment: CM Mohan Yadav appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Kareena Kapoor gets legal notice for wearing Bhopal's royal pendant on Diwali
Kareena Kapoor has landed in trouble for her Diwali outfit after the actress was served a legal notice for wearing Bhopal's royal pendant, which featured Quranic verses. Along with Kareena, her stylist Rhea Kapoor has also faced a legal notice
Kareena Kapoor Khan gets legal notice over Ayat-ul-Kursi pendant
Mumbai: Bollywood actress Kareena Kapoor Khan has landed in controversy over her royal jewellery, with a 30-carat emerald pendant from the Bhopal royal family now becoming the centre of a religious debate. What was initially admired as a stunning piece of family heritage has now invited a legal notice, with questions being raised over the 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 .
Kareena Kapoor served legal notice over Bhopal royal pendant with Quranic verse
Kareena Kapoor served legal notice over Bhopal royal pendant with Quranic verse
'Matter of pride and prestige': MP Sports Min Vishwas Sarang on Bhopal hosting Hockey Womens ACT
Digital Desk | Bhopal, Nov 11 (IANS) Bhopal is set to host the Asian Womens Hockey Champions Trophy for the first time from November 19 to 28, with six Asian countries, including India, competing in the prestigious international tournament, as Madhya Pradesh Sports Minister Vishwas Sarang said on Wednesday that it was a 'matter of pride and prestige' for the city. Around 150 players representing India, Japan, China, Malaysia, South Korea and Thailand will participate in the tournament, which will be organised at the International Sports Complex in Barkheda Nathu, Bhopal, in association with the Asian Hockey Federation and Hockey India. Sarang made the announcement while unveiling the official logo and trophy of the tournament at the TT Nagar Stadium and flagging off a trophy tour across the state. It is a matter of pride and prestige for Madhya Pradesh that Bhopal is hosting this prestigious international women's hockey competition for the first time, he said. Sarang also flagged off the Trophy Tour of the Madhya Pradesh Womens Asian Champions Trophy on Wednesday, spreading the tournament's excitement across the state and bringing fans closer to the coveted silverware. The tournament will be played at a modern hockey stadium with a seating capacity of around 5,000. Entry will be free for spectators for all matches. All games will be held under floodlights in a day-night format, with three matches scheduled every day. On the opening day, China will face Thailand at 1 p.m., followed by Japan taking on South Korea at 3.15 p.m. Hosts India will play Malaysia in the day's much-anticipated third match at 7 p.m. Chief Minister Mohan Yadav and Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya will inaugurate the tournament and the first phase of the International Sports Complex. The matches will be telecast live on Star Sports Network and Hotstar in 166 countries, giving the state an opportunity to showcase its sporting infrastructure and promote sports tourism. Sarang said hosting the international event reflected Madhya Pradesh's growing capabilities in sports and its preparedness to organise competitions of international standards. The trophy tour, being held from November 11 to 17, will cover all 10 administrative divisions of Madhya Pradesh, including Bhopal, Indore, Ujjain, Gwalior, Chambal, Sagar, Rewa, Shahdol, Jabalpur and Narmadapuram. Ministers, MPs and MLAs will welcome the trophy at different locations, while rallies and awareness programmes will be organised involving students, young people and sportspersons. The minister said November would be dedicated to hockey-related activities, including a friendly match between the Indian national team and the Madhya Pradesh Hockey Academy team. Players from state hockey academies and feeder centres will also get an opportunity to interact with Indian and international players. Special stalls showcasing traditional tribal cuisine, handicrafts and folk arts will also be set up at the venue to highlight Madhya Pradesh's cultural heritage before international players, officials and visitors.
Madhya Pradesh Unveils Trophy for 2026 Womens Asian Champions Trophy
Madhya Pradeshs sports minister unveils the trophy for the 2026 Womens Asian Champions Trophy, set to take place in Bhopal. Madhya Pradesh Unveils Trophy for 2026 Womens Asian Champions Trophy
'Why Bebo, why?': Sufi Motiwala slams Kareena Kapoor's kaftan look, actor responds
Kareena Kapoor wore a beige kaftan with a vintage turban ornament linked to the Bhopal nawabs, which her husband, actor Saif Ali Khan, also wore at their wedding.
Vande Bharat Train Speed to Increase in Bhopal
Bhopal, November 11: The speed of the Vande Bharat train, which passes through Bhopal and nearby metropolitan stations, is set to increase from 130 km/h to 160 km/h. Vande Bharat Train Speed to Increase in Bhopal
Salima Tete To Lead India At Women's Asian Champions Trophy Hockey In Bhopal
Hockey India on Tuesday announced the Indian squad for the upcoming Madhya Pradesh Women's Asian Champions Trophy Bhopal 2026, scheduled to be held from November 19 to 28 at the newly built International Sports Complex, Nathu Barkheda, Bhopal.
Madhya Pradesh CM expresses grief over Shahdol tragedy, orders ex-gratia of Rs 4 lakh
Digital Desk | Bhopal/Shahdol, Nov 10 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Tuesday announced financial assistance of Rs 4 lakh each to the families of three teenagers who drowned in a pond in Shahdol district a day earlier. Yadav expressed grief over the incident and said he had directed officials to provide the assistance from the Chief Minister's discretionary fund. In a post on social media, the Chief Minister described the deaths as extremely heartbreaking and said, I pay my humble tribute to them and extend my deepest condolences to their families. I have directed that financial assistance of Rs 4 lakh each be provided to the families of the deceased from the Chief Minister's discretionary fund, he said. The incident took place on Monday evening between 7.30 p.m. and 7.45 p.m. at a pond behind Chowpatty, near Jhula Pul, under the Kotwali police station limits in Shahdol. According to police, four youths -- Sameer Banshkar, Gaurav Banshkar, Durgesh Banshkar and Pushpendra alias Pankaj, residents of the Gharola area in Ward No. 22 -- were sitting near the pond when a police patrol vehicle, Dial-112, reached the spot. Seeing the police vehicle, all four allegedly jumped into the pond. While Pankaj managed to swim out, the other three entered deeper waters and drowned. Personnel from Kotwali and Sohagpur police stations reached the spot after receiving information and called the State Disaster Emergency Response Force (SDERF). After nearly an hour-long rescue operation, the three teenagers were pulled out unconscious and taken to the district hospital, where doctors declared them dead. The incident triggered a commotion at the hospital, with family members alleging that doctors were not available on time and stretchers were not provided to transport the bodies. They also alleged that the police had chased the youths, forcing them to jump into the pond. However, Kotwali police denied the allegation, maintaining that the patrol vehicle was on routine duty and had not chased the youths. City Superintendent of Police (CSP) Rajendra Mohan Dubey said the exact reason behind the youths jumping into the pond was not yet clear and all aspects were being investigated. Meanwhile, Shahdol Collector Parth Jaiswal constituted a three-member inquiry committee comprising Additional Collector Sarodhan Singh, Additional Superintendent of Police Abhishek Diwan and Civil Surgeon Dr Shilpi Saraf. The committee has been asked to submit its report within a week and examine the circumstances leading to the incident, the allegations made by the families and the arrangements at the district hospital. The district administration has also sanctioned immediate financial assistance of Rs 25,000 each to the families of the deceased.
MP govt to mark Birsa Munda's birth anniversary with statewide events
Digital Desk | Bhopal, Nov 10 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led Madhya Pradesh government will organise a series of programmes across the state to highlight the contributions of tribal freedom fighters and promote tribal heritage during Tribal Pride Week from November 11 to 18, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said on Tuesday. The celebrations will centre on the birth anniversary of tribal icon Birsa Munda on November 15, with major events scheduled in Jabalpur on November 14, Dhar on November 15, and Khandwa on November 16. Addressing a press conference at the State BJP headquarters, Chief Minister Yadav said the initiative was aimed at making younger generations aware of the struggles and sacrifices of tribal leaders and their contribution to the country's history. He added that the BJP had worked to recognise the tribal community and promote its political representation in the state. The BJP has fulfilled its promise of according respect to the tribal community. We have also developed political leadership within the tribal community in Madhya Pradesh, and our commitment is reflected in the government's welfare schemes, CM Yadav said. The celebrations will also extend to educational institutions, with schools and hostels in all tribal development blocks organising programmes on Birsa Munda and other tribal heroes. Students will take part in cultural and literary activities, including tribal dance, drama, music, painting, rangoli, essay writing and speech competitions. The state government is also highlighting its initiatives to honour tribal personalities. Chief Minister Mohan Yadav cited the naming of a university in Khargone after Tantya Mama, the launch of the Shri Anna Yojana in the name of Rani Durgavati, and the development of a medical college in Mandla named after Raja Shankar Shah and Raghunath Shah. He also referred to Cabinet meetings held in Jabalpur to honour Rani Durgavati, Sangrampur in Damoh district and Pachmarhi to commemorate Raja Bhabhut Singh. The contributions of our tribal heroes are an important part of the country's history. We are working to ensure that their sacrifices and legacy are remembered by future generations, the Chief Minister said. State BJP President Hemant Khandelwal said that Birsa Munda had led a struggle against British rule and fought for the rights of tribal communities over land, forests and water. Khandelwal added that Tribal Pride Chaupal programmes will be held in selected villages from November 18 to 20, bringing together tribal representatives and social workers. Notably, Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led Central government had started began observing November 15 as Tribal Pride Day in 2021 to mark the birth anniversary of Birsa Munda.
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Congress expels leader over alleged liquor smuggling links in Dewas tragedy
Digital Desk | Bhopal/Dewas, Nov 10 (IANS) The Congress has expelled its leader Rahul Jaiswal over his alleged links to an illicit liquor network in Madhya Pradesh, but the party has accused the ruling BJP of shielding its leaders despite serious allegations against them. State Congress media in-charge, Mukesh Nayak, said the party had taken action against Jaiswal, while the BJP had failed to act against its leaders despite major controversies and adverse judicial observations against them. The Congress party has taken action against its leader Rahul Jaiswal by expelling him. However, the BJP takes no action against its leaders despite serious mistakes, Nayak told IANS on Tuesday. He cited the controversy involving BJP minister Vijay Shah over his derogatory remarks on Colonel Sofiya Qureshi during the Indian Army's 'Operation Sindoor' and alleged that the Madhya Pradesh government, led by Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, had ignored strong observations made by the Madhya Pradesh High Court and the Supreme Court in the case against the leader. Despite strong observations by the High Court and the Supreme Court in the Vijay Shah case, the BJP government took no action against him, he said. Jaiswal was detained in connection with the investigation into the death of a police officer during an anti-illicit liquor operation in Dewas district's Khategaon area. During questioning, Jaiswal allegedly told police that he was associated with the Congress and held a 30 per cent stake in a liquor shop linked to the suspected smuggling network. A video of his questioning was shared with the media by an officer from the investigation team led by Special Director General of Police, Upendra Jain. In the video, Jaiswal can allegedly be heard identifying himself as the Congress in-charge of the Khategaon Assembly constituency and claiming that he served as the district Youth Congress President from 2018 to 2024-25. The police are investigating the alleged liquor smuggling network and the circumstances surrounding the police officer's death.
MP: 6.6 kg amphetamine seized; passenger arrested
Digital Desk | Bhopal, Nov 10 (IANS) The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has seized 6.642 kg of amphetamine and arrested a passenger travelling by bus from Delhi to Bhopal after intercepting him based on specific intelligence, the agency said on Tuesday. The passenger was intercepted by DRI officers on November 5. During the examination of his luggage, officials recovered three silver-coloured plastic packets containing a crystalline white substance concealed inside his bag. Field testing of the seized substance using an NDPS field test kit confirmed the presence of amphetamine, a psychotropic substance covered under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985. The contraband, weighing 6.642 kg, was subsequently seized under the relevant provisions of the NDPS Act, and the passenger was arrested under the law, according to a statement issued by the DRI. Further investigation revealed that the accused was already out on bail in another NDPS case registered by Bengaluru Police, indicating his alleged involvement in repeated drug trafficking activities, the agency said. The DRI said the recovery was made following intelligence inputs and described the operation as part of its efforts to curb the illegal narcotics trade. DRI remains committed to dismantling drug trafficking networks through intelligence-led enforcement and sustained action against those involved in the illicit narcotics trade, the statement said. The agency is continuing its investigation to establish the source of the seized amphetamine, its intended destination and possible links of the arrested passenger to a wider drug trafficking network. Notably, amphetamine is a psychotropic substance regulated under the NDPS Act, which provides for stringent action against offences involving the production, possession, transportation and trafficking of prohibited narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances.
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Kareena Kapoor, Saif Ali Khan pose with their little Nawabs Taimur and Jeh at Diwali party
Digital Desk | Mumbai, November 10 (IANS) Bollywood star couple Kareena Kapoor Khan and Saif Ali Khan gave fans a glimpse of their intimate Diwali celebrations as they posed for pictures with their sons, Taimur Ali Khan and Jeh Ali Khan. Kareena shared a series of pictures from their Diwali celebration on her social media account, giving fans a rare glimpse of the family together. In one of the pictures, Kareena and Saif are seen posing together against a backdrop of flowers and festive decor. Another picture featured the couple with Taimur and Jeh. Saif opted for an all-black traditional outfit, paired with black footwear, while Kareena wore an elegant beige-toned festive ensemble with intricate embellishments. She accessorised her look with statement jewellery and a matching turban. Taimur was dressed in an orange kurta paired with white pyjamas, while Jeh twinned in the festive spirit in a bright red kurta with white pyjamas. Sharing the pictures, Kareena kept her caption simple, writing, Diwali 2026. Adding more information about Kareena's ensemble, celebrity stylist Rhea Kapoor, who styled the actress, revealed that the ensemble brought together contemporary fashion and heirlooms from Saif Ali Khan's family. Rhea described Kareena's look as featuring a pure chandi kaftan and turban by Punit Balana, accessorised with a 200-year-old kalgi from the Nawab of Bhopal and the Begum of Bhopal's 30-carat emerald, carved with Ayat-ul-Kursi. She also revealed that the jewellery came through Saif's family, with his grandmother Sajida Sultan being the daughter of the last ruling Nawab of Bhopal. Earlier, the actress was seen attending a Diwali lunch with her parents Randhir Kapoor and Babita, along with her sister Karisma Kapoor. Kareena opted for a green traditional outfit with a red dupatta for the family gathering and completed the look with sindoor.
MP: Youth stabbed to death over firecracker dispute, two arrested
Digital Desk | Bhopal, Nov 9 (IANS) A 25-year-old man was stabbed to death and his mother injured following a dispute over bursting firecrackers in Bhopal's Ibrahimganj locality on Diwali night, police said on Monday. Two accused have been arrested in connection with the murder. The deceased, identified as Aniket Khatik, succumbed to his injuries during treatment at Hamidia Hospital around 5 a.m. on Monday. His mother, Sunita, was also injured in the knife attack and is undergoing treatment. According to police, the incident took place within the Hanumanganj police station limits when a group of youths were bursting firecrackers near a drain and a muddy patch outside the victim's house. The splashing of mud and dirty water reportedly led to an argument between the two sides. The dispute escalated into a violent confrontation, during which Aniket and his mother were attacked with knives. Both sustained serious injuries and were taken to Hamidia Hospital, where Aniket later died. Police have identified the accused as Aman Raikwar and Prem, who live opposite the victim's house. They had reportedly invited some acquaintances from the Chhola area to join them in bursting firecrackers. An FIR for murder has been registered at Hanumanganj police station, and both accused have been arrested. Police are examining CCTV footage, videos of the incident and other evidence to establish the sequence of events and determine the roles of all those involved. Hanumanganj police station in-charge Avdhesh Singh Bhadoria said the police had registered a murder case and were investigating the incident. Suspects were being questioned, and available footage was being examined as part of the investigation. Further investigation is underway.
Firecracker Row: Man Dies, Mother Hurt In Bhopal Stabbing
A 25-year-old man was stabbed to death and his mother seriously injured in Bhopal following a dispute over bursting firecrackers on Diwali night. Police have registered a murder case and detained suspects in connection with the incident.
AIIMS Bhopal Data Entry Operator Recruitment 2026
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AIIMS Bhopal Technical Coordinator Recruitment 2026
All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhopal (AIIMS Bhopal) is conducting a Walk-in Interview for the post of Technical Coordinator (I). Candidates meeting the prescribed eligibility criteria can attend the interview on 17 November 2026 at Lecture Theatre 1, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Bhawan, AIIMS Bhopal. Candidates should report at 9:30 AM. Further details are available at aiimsbhopal.edu.in.
Urban bodies to operate gaushalas; Rs 60 crore released for cattle: MP CM
Digital Desk | Bhopal, Nov 9 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Monday said urban local bodies would operate gaushalas across the state, while the government has transferred around Rs 60 crore for the maintenance of nearly 5.51 lakh cattle housed in 3,000 registered cow shelters. The government provides a subsidy of Rs 40 per cow, Yadav said while addressing an event on Govardhan Puja. He said the decision to involve urban local bodies in operating gaushalas was aimed at improving arrangements for stray cattle. He said the government had decided to celebrate Govardhan Puja with enthusiasm to promote cow rearing and preserve the tradition of animal husbandry. The government's responsibility is not limited to maintaining law and order or developing infrastructure. It also includes celebrating our festivals with enthusiasm and grandeur, the Chief Minister said. Yadav said the government was also working to strengthen animal husbandry as an additional source of income for farmers. He noted that agriculture-dependent families often face losses due to excessive or inadequate rainfall, poor-quality seeds and other factors affecting crop production. He said cattle rearing, dairy farming, fish farming and goat rearing could provide rural households with additional livelihood opportunities. The Chief Minister said Madhya Pradesh aimed to move from its current third position to become the country's leading milk producer under the White Revolution 2.0 initiative. The government is registering milk producers through cooperative societies in villages to increase milk production and strengthen the rural economy. Under the Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar Kamdhenu Yojana, the government is providing a 30 per cent subsidy of around Rs 13.86 lakh on a project cost of approximately Rs 42 lakh for setting up a dairy unit with 25 milch cows or buffaloes. Yadav also announced that animal fairs would be organised across the state to promote improved livestock breeds and familiarise farmers with modern animal husbandry practices. He said organic manure obtained from livestock improves soil fertility and reduces dependence on chemical fertilisers. The government is also promoting natural and organic farming to improve farmers' income and protect the environment.
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MP: Kamal Nath targets BJP govt over recurring problems in fertiliser distribution
Digital Desk | Bhopal, Nov 7 (IANS) Senior Congress leader and former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath on Saturday targeted the BJP government over recurring problems in fertiliser distribution, alleging that farmers continue to face long queues, server failures and difficulties with the e-token system despite the government's claims of adequate stock. In a statement posted on social media, Nath said farmers were being forced to struggle for fertilisers every year, with long queues outside warehouses, alleged black marketing and the supply of spurious fertilisers adding to their problems. He said the situation had remained unchanged even this year, despite the government's assurance of sufficient fertiliser availability. The BJP government in Madhya Pradesh deserves a gold medal for creating problems. The party has mastered the art of ruining every system, Nath said. He alleged that the e-token arrangement had once again run into technical difficulties due to server outages, poor internet connectivity and delays in receiving one-time passwords (OTPs). Referring to the earlier suspension of the e-token system following farmers' protests, Nath said the government had reintroduced it without adequate technological upgradation. He said farmers were already facing difficulties due to government policies and should not be made to deal with additional technical hurdles to obtain fertilisers. Farmers should not be made to struggle with technical problems. They are already distressed by the government's policies, the Congress leader said in the statement. Nath demanded that the state government ensure smooth and adequate distribution of fertilisers so that the issue did not turn into an annual agricultural crisis. The fertiliser distribution mechanism has remained a contentious issue in Madhya Pradesh, with farmers repeatedly complaining about long waiting periods and difficulties in obtaining supplies during the sowing season. The BJP government has maintained that adequate fertiliser stocks are available in the state.
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Garbage piles up in Bhopal, other MP cities as municipal employees strike enters third day
More than 2,550 tonnes of garbage have piled up in Bhopal as over 6,000 municipal employees strike for higher wages, regularisation and an end to contract jobs.
Garbage piles up in Bhopal as 15,000 civic workers continue strike
Digital Desk | Bhopal, Nov 6 (IANS) The state capital of Madhya Pradesh is facing a sanitation crisis on Dhanteras, the beginning of Diwali festivities, as around 15,000 Municipal Corporation employees remain on an indefinite strike, leaving garbage piled up on roads, markets and residential colonies. Garbage collection has been disrupted for the second consecutive day on Friday, with overflowing dustbins and waste scattered across several parts of the state capital. The situation has caused inconvenience to residents who had cleaned their houses ahead of Diwali but are unable to dispose of household waste. Residents in several colonies said they had been waiting for municipal garbage collection vehicles for nearly a week. With no vehicles arriving, waste has accumulated outside houses and on roads. In some localities, residents have reportedly started burning the garbage to clear their surroundings. Bhopal generates around 850 tonnes of garbage daily, with the volume increasing to nearly 1,000 tonnes during Diwali. However, the Municipal Corporation has not been able to maintain regular waste collection amid the strike. The agitation, which initially began with sanitation workers, has spread to employees of several other departments, including water supply, fire services, computer operations, electricity, building permissions, gardens and encroachment removal. Around 15,000 of the corporation's nearly 18,000 employees have joined the strike. They include approximately 14,000 daily-wage workers and 1,000 outsourced employees working across 21 zones and 85 wards. On Thursday, protesting employees disconnected the electricity supply to the Municipal Corporation headquarters, Atal Bhavan, and locked its main gate. They have also threatened to completely shut down the corporation's operations. The biggest concern is the possible disruption of the drinking water supply. Employees of the Water Works Department have threatened to stop the supply from Friday. Bhopal has more than 2.30 lakh tap connections, raising concerns over difficulties for residents during the festival. The employees are demanding a minimum monthly honorarium of Rs 25,000, salary revision, regularisation of services, government employee status, abolition of the contractual system and compassionate appointments. Municipal Corporation Chairman Kishan Suryavanshi appealed to the workers to suspend their strike during the festive season. Everyone across the country respects Swachhata Mitras. Prime Minister Narendra Modi himself washed their feet. A proper decision on their demands will also be taken after deliberation, he said. Municipal Commissioner Ram Prakash Ahirwar said discussions between the Additional Chief Secretary of the Urban Administration Department and union representatives had been meaningful. However, the union leaders have refused to call off the strike without a concrete decision and want to speak directly with Chief Minister Mohan Yadav. The strike has also affected sanitation services in other urban local bodies across Madhya Pradesh.
MP plans five greenfield highways worth Rs 63,296 crore
Digital Desk | Bhopal, Nov 5 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh is set to significantly boost its road connectivity with the proposed construction of five new greenfield highways spanning 1,398 kilometres at an estimated cost of 63,296 crore. The four-lane, access-controlled corridors will create entirely new routes with designated entry and exit points, offering faster and more efficient travel across key regions of the state. The proposed corridors include the 258-km BhopalMandsaur highway, the 227-km SagarSatna stretch, the 358-km JabalpurAshapur route, the 320-km BhopalGwalior corridor, and the 235-km KatniSingrauli highway. These projects are expected to provide alternative high-speed links connecting major cities and economic hubs while reducing congestion on existing roads. The projects are currently in the preparatory stage. Consultants are preparing feasibility reports and Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) for the BhopalMandsaur, SagarSatna, and JabalpurAshapur corridors, with multiple alignment options under evaluation. The Madhya Pradesh Road Development Corporation will select the most suitable alignments. Meanwhile, the tender process for appointing DPR consultants for the BhopalGwalior and KatniSingrauli corridors is underway. The Board of Directors has approved the preparation of feasibility reports for all five projects, with DPRs to follow if the projects are found viable. Chief Minister Mohan Yadav reviewed the progress during the 49th meeting of the Board of Directors of the Madhya Pradesh Road Development Corporation held at Samatva Bhavan on Thursday. He directed officials to accelerate ongoing road construction works and ensure better inter-departmental coordination to expedite the new greenfield projects. In other decisions taken at the meeting, the Highway Fund was renamed Viksit Madhya Pradesh Sankalp Path. The Board also approved 100 per cent equity divestment in the Jaora-Nayagaon four-lane project. New posts comprising two Chief Engineers, three General Managers, and five Deputy General Managers were sanctioned for the Corporation. A proposal to exempt combine harvesters used for agricultural operations from toll charges at the Corporations plazas was cleared. Approvals were also granted for the acquisition of the PAM (Public Asset Management) Building in Arera Hills, the appointment of an independent director, and the transfer of ownership of various road projects to the Corporation. These initiatives reflect the state governments push to strengthen infrastructure and support economic growth through improved connectivity.
MP govt targets 20 lakh rural property registrations by Nov 15
Digital Desk | Bhopal, Nov 5 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh has completed more than 17.09 lakh rural property registrations and set a target of 20 lakh by November 15, with Chief Minister Mohan Yadav scheduled to participate in a special registration campaign in Morena district on Friday. The campaign, being organised on the occasion of Dhanteras, aims to ensure 100 per cent registration of eligible properties in selected villages across the state. Ministers, MPs and MLAs will participate in the exercise to facilitate the registration process and ensure that beneficiaries receive ownership documents. Yadav will attend the programme at Karua village in Morena, along with Assembly Speaker Narendra Singh Tomar, according to a statement from his office late on Thursday. The initiative aims to provide legal ownership rights to rural families by bringing their houses and other properties in village habitation areas into the formal registration system. Under the scheme, properties in rural residential areas are surveyed, and eligible beneficiaries are provided with records of rights and ownership documents. The government expects the formal registration to help families establish legal ownership and access bank loans and other financial facilities. Emphasising the importance of the initiative, Yadav has said that having a house or plot is not enough unless its ownership is supported by valid and permanent documents. Along with owning a plot or house, it is equally important to have valid and permanent revenue documents for the property, he said. The Chief Minister's Office said the special drive would be conducted across the state to achieve 100 per cent registration of eligible properties in the selected villages. The initiative is expected to strengthen rural property records, provide legal security to households and make it easier for families to use their properties as financial assets.
BJP calls Rahul Gandhi 'face of anarchy', cites Congress' fall from 1,182 to 663 MLAs
Digital Desk | Bhopal, Nov 5 (IANS) Stepping up its offensive against the Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday accused him of spreading anarchy by questioning the electoral process and claimed that his rise in the Congress has gone hand-in-hand with the party's steady decline. Addressing a press conference at the BJP headquarters in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh BJP President Hemant Khandelwal and party's national spokesperson Prem Shukla targeted Rahul Gandhi over the Congress' repeated electoral defeats and its allegations of irregularities in the voter lists. Khandelwal said the BJP has launched a campaign across Madhya Pradesh to save democracy and remove anarchy to counter what he described as LoP Gandhi's attempt to create instability in the country. Rahul Gandhi is working to spread anarchy across the country, Khandelwal said. Shukla, who led the attack against Congress with data, said Rahul Gandhi's political journey tells the story of the Congress' fall. Whenever Rahul Gandhi was promoted, the Congress was demoted, Shukla said. He said that when Rahul Gandhi became the Congress General Secretary in 2008, the party had 1,182 MLAs against the BJP's 889. When he (Rahul Gandhi) became the party Vice-President in 2014, the Congress tally fell to 883. When he became the party President in 2017, it further dropped to 807. In 2024, when he became Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, the party was left with 654 MLAs, Shukla claimed. According to the BJP leader, the Congress currently has 663 MLAs against the BJP's 1,819 and has lost around 60 Assembly elections. Challenging LoP Gandhi's vote theft charge, Shukla said the Congress leader has failed to produce evidence of even a single genuine case of wrongful deletion of a voter's name. Rahul Gandhi has not been able to produce even one genuine voter whose name was wrongly deleted from the electoral roll, the BJP leader added. He said the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls has been conducted 12 times in the country, including 10 times during Congress rule, and is aimed at removing names of deceased, duplicate and permanently shifted voters. The BJP leaders also attacked the Opposition's November 1 rally at Delhi's Ramlila Maidan, disputing its claim of a massive turnout. Shukla alleged that the rally led to closure of shops in parts of the national capital and caused losses to traders. The Congress has been accusing the Election Commission of irregularities and demanding accountability over the SIR exercise.
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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.
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.
BU Bhopal Revaluation 2026: Urgent Deadlines for Nov 6-7 Closing Courses
BU Bhopal revaluation deadlines are here! Applications for June 2026 courses close on November 6 and 7. Learn how to apply via MPOnline, check fees for retotaling and photocopies, and submit your request before the window shuts.
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.
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
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.
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.
End drug menace by 2029: MP CM Yadav tells new police officers
Digital Desk | Bhopal, Nov 3 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Tuesday urged newly commissioned Deputy Superintendents of Police to prioritise real-world problem-solving over social media reels and to eradicate the drug menace in the state by 2029. Addressing the 44th-45th batch of DSPs at their passing-out parade at the Madhya Pradesh Police Academy parade ground in Bhauri, CM Yadav inspected the parade, took the salute and presented shields and certificates to outstanding trainees. Forty-eight officers, including 20 women, completed their training. For the first time, the academy trained DSPs from the radio cadre; 22 of the officers have engineering backgrounds. In this age of social media, we hope our new officers will solve real problems more than make reels, the Chief Minister said. He said Naxalite activities had stalled development in tribal areas, but Madhya Pradesh had eliminated the menace ahead of the stipulated deadline, demonstrating the capabilities of its police force. After overcoming the challenges of dacoits and Naxalism, you must now wipe out the drug problem by 2029, he said. The Chief Minister called on the officers to become messengers of hope for the weaker sections of society and to focus on solutions rather than problems. CM Yadav recalled Madhya Pradeshs success in eliminating dacoit gangs in the Chambal and Rewa regions and in ending Naxalism ahead of schedule under the resolve of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He said the same determination must now be applied to the drug challenge. The Chief Minister announced development works worth Rs 12 crore at the academy, including the construction of an auditorium, a power sub-station and a one-kilometre approach road. He also granted out-of-turn promotions to 63 policemen who participated in anti-Naxal operations, praising their courage. CM Yadav noted that the state government has recruited 17,710 personnel in the police department over the past three years against a target of 22,500 posts and has provided promotions that have boosted morale. He directed the DGP to take firm action against the illegal liquor mafia across the state. The Chief Minister congratulated the new officers, saying the 8.5 crore people of Madhya Pradesh were placing their trust in them, and wished them a bright future in public service. Director General of Police (DGP) Kailash Makwana said the rising use of drugs among youth is a major challenge. The state police have launched the Nashe Se Doori Hai Zaroori campaign and, following the call of Union Home Minister Amit Shah and the Chief Minister, aim to make Madhya Pradesh drug-free by 2029. Cybercrime is another growing threat; the department has started the Safe Click awareness drive and stressed the need for cyber police stations, help desks, forensics and a dedicated helpline. The DGP urged the new officers to follow standard operating procedures during field operations and give equal importance to their personal safety
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
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.
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.
