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Long-Term Plans, Rahul Gandhi and Son's Wedding: Mohan Yadav At NDTV Conclave

At NDTV Conclave Bhopal, Mohan Yadav said it is Prime Minister Narendra Modi's primary concern that governments should not operate solely according to the electoral cycle.

MP traders protest UPI MDR with No UPI Day, urge customers to pay cash

Traders across Madhya Pradesh organized a 'No UPI Day' protest against the imposition of a 0.4% fee. The protest involved covering QR codes with black cloth and encouraging cash payments. Various trade organizations claimed participation from multiple cities including Indore and Bhopal. Leaders urged the government to withdraw the fee before its implementation on October 15. They emphasized that this charge will ultimately affect consumers despite government assurances.

Sidhis crafts, mahua products drive rural economy: MP CM

Digital Desk | Sidhi, Sep 23 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Wednesday highlighted Sidhis traditional crafts and forest-based products as emerging sources of rural income, citing international demand for Panja durries and earnings generated by womens groups from mahua-based products. Addressing the Balram Krishi Mahotsav in Sidhi virtually from Bhopal, Yadav said the districts tribal culture, handicrafts, agriculture, tourism and natural resources could together create a broader economic base for local communities. Sidhi, enriched by its tribal culture, holds immense potential. Agriculture, tourism, Panja durrie craftsmanship, natural beauty and folk culture form the backbone of the region, he said. Yadav said Sidhi had developed a distinct identity for its Panja durries and carpet weaving. He noted that traditional durries have demand in international markets, while Panja durries and handloom carpets are being promoted under the One District-One Product initiative. A unit producing handloom products and Khadi garments is also functioning in Bharatpur village of Rampur Naikin, providing income opportunities to local artisans. The Chief Minister also cited womens groups that have moved into value addition of locally available forest produce. Over the past six months, these groups earned around Rs 13 lakh by selling 24 quintals of mahua laddus and five quintals of mahua biscuits. Yadav said such initiatives could provide additional income to rural families while creating local enterprises around traditional products. He also stressed the need to develop Sidhis millet economy. Kodo, Kutki, Sanwa, Mijri and Kakun have traditionally been cultivated in the district and form part of its local food culture. Ragi is currently cultivated on around 2,000 hectares and Kodo on approximately 2,500 hectares in Sidhi. We endeavour to not only increase Shri Anna production but also link farmers with processing and markets, thereby creating new income opportunities, Yadav said. He added that farmers should also explore horticulture, animal husbandry, food processing and agro-based industries to diversify their income. Sidhi produces paddy, wheat, mustard, gram, sesame and pigeon pea, as well as fruits and vegetables, while tomato cultivation has also emerged as an important activity in the district. Yadav said modern practices such as mulching and drip irrigation were being promoted for vegetable cultivation and improved varieties of jackfruit, mango, guava and lemon were being encouraged.

MP CM hints at hike in Ayush interns stipend

Digital Desk | Bhopal, Sep 23 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Wednesday said the state government may soon increase the stipend of Ayush interns after a demand to bring it on par with that of medical students. Yadav said he would issue appropriate directions to Ayush Minister Inder Singh Parmar on the demand while addressing a state-level programme organised at the Pandit Khushilal Sharma Government Autonomous Ayurveda College and Institute on the occasion of the 11th National Ayurveda Day. On this occasion, the Chief Minister also inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for 25 new Ayush hospitals, dispensaries and college buildings, constructed at a combined cost of Rs 185.50 crore. The projects include 12 AYUSH buildings and a new Ayurveda college in Dindori, costing Rs 102 crore, officials said. Yadav announced that Ayush wellness tourism centres in the state would now be known as Ayush Arogyam Dham and opened the Herbal Garden of State Importance at the Pandit Khushilal Sharma Ayurveda College to the public. Speaking at the programme, Yadav said Ayurveda had been an integral part of Indian culture and lifestyle for centuries. Indian culture and lifestyle have incorporated Ayurveda for centuries. Even our kitchens and food habits are linked to Ayurveda, he said. He added that yoga and Ayurveda have received renewed global recognition under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The Chief Minister stressed the importance of preventive healthcare and said people should focus on their daily routine, diet and wellness rather than seeking treatment only after falling ill. Yadav said the Ayush Departments budget in Madhya Pradesh had increased 16-fold compared with 2002-03 and that the state government had begun establishing nine new Ayurveda colleges. Wellness centres are also being established at major tourist destinations to promote Ayush-based healthcare and wellness tourism, he said. Ayush and Higher Education Minister Inder Singh Parmar said Ayurveda would have a distinct place in the future of Indian medicine. He noted that the state had seven Ayurveda colleges and two colleges offering homoeopathy and Unani medicine till 2023, while construction of eight new Ayurveda colleges was underway. One more Ayurveda college had received approval from the Centre, taking the total number of AYUSH colleges across the three systems to 18, Parmar said. More than 1,700 Ayurveda dispensaries are functioning in the state and yoga classes have also been started for the public, he added.

MP: Three cops suspended after lawyers protest in Bhopal

Digital Desk | Bhopal, Sep 23 (IANS) Three policemen, including the SHO of Jahangirabad police station, were suspended on Wednesday following an overnight protest by lawyers over the alleged assault of an advocate at the police station. The action came after around 50 lawyers gathered at Jahangirabad police station on Tuesday night and continued their protest until around 3 am, demanding action against the police officers allegedly involved in the assault of advocate Rakesh Rawal. The suspended police officers were identified as SHO Rajan Singh Ahirwar and constables Yash Lakhera and Ramswaroop. Officials said they have been attached to the Reserve Centre for the duration of their suspension. DCP (Zone-1) also ordered a preliminary inquiry into the incident and directed that its report be submitted within seven days. The issue escalated further on Wednesday, when a large number of advocates staged a protest at the Bhopal district court. The lawyers demanded registration of an FIR against the police officers allegedly involved in the incident and expressed solidarity with Rawal. They also raised slogans demanding action and sought a fair investigation. According to Rawal (45), he was stopped by police personnel near the Control Room intersection on Tuesday night while looking for an alternative route to Bairagarh. He alleged that the policemen asked him to accompany them to the police station. Rawal said he informed them that his vehicle had run out of fuel, following which the police officers allegedly abused him. When he objected, they allegedly threw him into the mud and assaulted him with batons, he claimed. The lawyers later circulated a video purportedly showing injury marks on Rawals legs and mud on his clothes. Additional Commissioner of Police Shailendra Singh Chauhan said the police were examining the sequence of events and collecting information from all concerned. The entire sequence of events is being examined. Information regarding the matter is being collected, and further action will be taken based on the facts, Chauhan said. The police have also presented a different account of the incident. Before his suspension, SHO Ahirwar alleged that Rawal had misbehaved with Traffic ACP Ajay Bajpai during the dispute and verbally abused the officer in public despite being advised to stop. He also claimed that the police had video footage of the incident. The preliminary inquiry will examine the circumstances in which Rawal was stopped, his interaction with the policemen and the events that followed at the police station. Chauhan said further action would be decided after the inquiry report is submitted.

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Rs 864 Cr Jammu airport expansion project on track: Director

Director, Airports Authority of India (AAI), Jammu Airport, Devender Yadav on Tuesday asserted that the ambitious modernisation and expansion project, sanctioned at an estimated construction cost of Rs 864 Cr was progressing on schedule. Around 70 percent of the construction work is already done, and the project, which commenced towards the close of financial year 202324, is expected to be complete by November 2026, Yadav said, adding that the proposal to elevate Jammu airport into a full-fledged international airport remained under active consideration. He was interacting with a media delegation from Bhopal, currently on an exposure tour conducted by the Press Information Bureau (PIB). During its visit to the civil enclave at Jammu airport today, September 22, 2026, the media delegation was given a comprehensive walkthrough and briefing on the airport's existing aviation infrastructure and the ongoing large-scale expansion anchored by the upcoming new terminal building. Briefing the delegation at the Civil Enclave, Director, Airports Authority of India (AAI), Jammu Airport, Devender Yadav highlighted the facilitys dual administrative framework, wherein the runway was maintained and operated by Defence authorities while terminal facilities, airside commercial operations and passenger management were being handled by the AAI, reinforced by robust security protocols overseen in coordination with Defence forces. The Director elaborated under expansion the new passenger terminal space was being augmented nearly four-fold, from the current 14,500 square metres to a world-class 42,000 square metre terminal building, complemented by an additional 14,500 square metre basement. Peak Hour Passenger (PHP) handling capacity will scale up from 1,080 passengers (540 departure and 540 arrival) to 2,000 passengers (1,000 departure and 1,000 arrival), while the overall annual handling threshold will jump from 2.6 million passengers to 4.5 million per annum. To support increased flight operations alongside the 2,435 m 45 m runway, the apron capacity is being augmented from 9 aircraft parking bays to 13 bays, he shared. The upcoming terminal complex will feature 6 aerobridges compared to the present 3, 16 self-check-in CUSS kiosks upgraded from 5, 36 check-in counters expanded from 20, and 4 baggage conveyor belts up from 2. A dedicated in-line baggage handling system and an elevated departure access road are being introduced, alongside a large-scale parking facility designed to accommodate over 500 vehicles. Engineered as a green building, the complex is targeted to achieve a prestigious 5-star GRIHA rating by satisfying 35 rigorous energy-efficiency parameters. Presently, Jammu airport manages 15 scheduled commercial flights daily, catering to approximately 3,500 daily footfalls and recording an annual footfall of 1.4 million travellers. Later in the day, the media delegation visited the Directorate of Industries and Commerce, Jammu, where they were received and briefed by Assistant Director Jatinder Paul Singh on the rapid industrial transformation underway in Jammu and Kashmir driven by the J&K Industrial Policy 202130 and the New Central Sector Scheme (NCSS 2021). Jatinder Paul Singh informed the delegation that the Jammu division registered massive industrial consolidation, with 1,767 functional industrial units established on government land within designated industrial estates, representing a cumulative capital investment of Rs 13,391.46 Cr and providing direct employment to 49,795 individuals. Under the NCSS 2021 framework, 971 units were granted registration up to September 30, 2024, accounting for a total proposed investment of Rs 14,294 Cr, including Rs 10,514 Cr dedicated to Plant & Machinery, projected employment for 51,897 persons, and estimated fiscal incentives worth Rs 32,017 Cr. Highlighting ground-level outcomes, the Assistant Director stated that actual investment realization in the UT reached Rs 5,824 Cr in FY 202526, marking a 13-fold increase compared to the average annual investment realized during the pre-2021 period. Demonstrating rapid execution, 401 out of 440 registered new and expansion units, or 91 percent, have already commenced commercial production as of August 1, 2026. He noted that for the first time in the region's history, multiple mega industrial units with investments exceeding Rs 500 Cr each have been successfully established across high-growth sectors such as packaging, food processing, polymers, and pharmaceuticals. The delegation was also briefed on the robust institutional support extended to investors, including a 100 percent subsidy on DG sets up to Rs 45 lakh, a 60 percent subsidy on pollution control equipment up to Rs 50 lakh, 100 percent Net SGST reimbursement for 10 years for eligible units, turnover-linked incentives for up to 5 years, and a transparent land lease framework of up to 99 years managed through the Single Window Portal. Later, the delegation visited the field units located at the SIDCO Industrial Area to gain first-hand exposure to the functioning, advanced manufacturing capabilities, and operational ecosystem of the newly established industrial units.

Bring your sisters and chant Jai Shri Ram: MLA

Bhopal: A political controversy has erupted in Madhya Pradesh following remarks by the BJP MLA, Rameshwar Sharma, who said that Muslim youths wishing to attend Garba events during Navratri should bring along their sisters and daughters and chant Jai Shri Ram. The remarks triggered sharp reactions from the opposition Congress and the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul 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 .

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Major Crackdown on Illegal Liquor Production in Bhopal

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Bring Your Sisters: BJP MLA's Remark On Muslims At Garba Triggers Row

BJP MLA from Huzur in Bhopal, Rameshwar Sharma, said that Muslim boys shouldn't come alone to Garba, but also bring their sisters and daughters. Our boys are ready, he added.

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6 new tunnels likely to complete by next year in J&K: NHAI Director

National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) Project Director Rajiv Kumar on Monday stated that six tunnels on various highway projects in Jammu and Kashmir were expected to be completed in the coming year, further strengthening all-weather connectivity in the region. He also shared that the strategically crucial Zojila tunnel was anticipated to be operational by December 2027 while four-laning of Srinagar Jammu National Highway was also close to completion. Rajiv Kumar was interacting with a media delegation of ten journalists, led by Shariq Noor, Deputy Director, Central Bureau of Communication (CBC), Bhopal, during its visit to the regional office of the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) in Jammu. The delegation undertook a field visit to key highway infrastructure projects in the region. The delegation comprises senior representatives of media organisations based in Bhopal. During the visit, NHAI project director briefed the delegation on major highway and tunnel projects being implemented in Jammu and Kashmir. He described National Highway-44 (NH-44) as a key connectivity corridor and informed the delegation that four-laning of the highway was nearing completion, with around 15 km remaining to be four-laned. The delegation was briefed about the Delhi-Katra Expressway and its role in strengthening connectivity between the National Capital Region (NCR), Jammu and Katra. Officials also apprised the media representatives about the use of tunnels on the highway corridor, which reduced the road distance to Srinagar by around 45 km and saved more than an hour of travel time. The earlier road distance was around 300 km. Six tunnels on various highway projects are expected to be completed in the coming year, further strengthening all-weather connectivity in the region, Rajiv Kumar mentioned. The delegation also visited the Chenani-Nashri tunnel and was briefed about its construction, operation and role in reducing travel time and improving the reliability of the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway corridor. The officials further informed the delegation that the Zojila tunnel was expected to become operational by December 2027 and the project was aimed at providing improved and more reliable connectivity between the Kashmir valley and Ladakh. The proposed Katra-Kulgam road project is currently under Detailed Project Report (DPR) preparation. Once developed, the corridor is expected to provide the shortest road connectivity to the Kashmir valley from the Jammu side, it was stated. The delegation was also briefed on the overall progress of NHAI projects in Jammu and Kashmir. A total of 22 projects with a combined length of 382 km have been completed at a cost of Rs 14,819 Cr, while 16 projects covering 320 km are under implementation at an estimated cost of Rs 22,277 Cr, it was informed. The visiting media representatives, during the field visit, got an opportunity to observe the ongoing infrastructure works and understand the scale, technical features and connectivity benefits of major highway projects being implemented in Jammu and Kashmir. Earlier during the day, the media delegation from Bhopal met Neha Jalali, Director, PIB Jammu, during its visit to the media centre building on Monday, September 21, 2026. During the interaction, Jalali highlighted the significant developments taking place in Jammu and Kashmir in the areas of connectivity, infrastructure, healthcare, entrepreneurship and economic opportunities following the abrogation of Article 370. She spoke about the expansion and upgradation of road infrastructure across the Union Territory, including the development of major highways, bridges and tunnel networks. Jalali also highlighted developments in the healthcare sector, particularly the establishment and growth of AIIMS Jammu. She noted the institutions importance in strengthening advanced healthcare facilities in the region and in providing people with greater access to specialised medical services and modern healthcare infrastructure. Speaking about emerging economic opportunities, Director, PIB Jammu highlighted the Aroma Mission and its role in promoting cultivation, value addition and entrepreneurship in the aromatic and allied sectors. She spoke about the potential of such initiatives to provide new livelihood opportunities, encourage local enterprise and support farmers and young entrepreneurs. Jalali further spoke about Jammu and Kashmirs rich cultural diversity and heritage, highlighting the regions varied traditions, languages, festivals, handicrafts, arts and cuisines.

MP Police association condemns remarks against DCP Rawat

Digital Desk | Bhopal, Sep 21 (IANS) The Madhya Pradesh Indian Police Service Association has strongly condemned comments made by senior Congress leader and former minister Sajjan Singh Verma against Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP Indore) Narendra Rawat following an altercation during Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhis Chhatron Ki Goonj programme on September 19. According to a press note issued by the association on Monday, the association assigned DCP Narendra Rawat of the Indore Urban Police responsibility for stage management and security arrangements at the event held in Indore. During the programme, a large crowd gathered in the pandal, affecting the arrangements. The officer, following pre-issued official guidelines, was managing the crowd as part of his official duties. In this context, Sajjan Singh Verma made statements to the media regarding the police officer on duty. The association described these comments as indecent, objectionable and insulting. It condemned the act in strong terms and urged public representatives to maintain dignified, restrained conduct towards public servants. Reports indicate that Verma, reacting to the stage confrontation between the DCP and event organisers, remarked that an ordinary officer was behaving like Singham without realising that this is Indore, where many such officers have come and gone. He also suggested that the officer should understand that governments change. The associations press note emphasised that police personnel were performing their assigned responsibilities under official instructions. It expressed concern over the language used against an officer discharging duty and urged elected representatives to uphold decorum while interacting with or commenting on public servants. The incident occurred amid a heavy turnout at the student outreach programme addressed by LoP Rahul Gandhi. Police managed crowd control and security at the venue. Videos of the exchange between the DCP and organisers circulated, prompting political reactions. The Madhya Pradesh Indian Police Service Association has demanded that public representatives maintain respectful behaviour towards officials performing official duties. The body stated that such comments undermine the dignity of the police force and the principle of institutional respect.

MP: Namibian cheetah Gaurav dies at Kuno during treatment

Digital Desk | Bhopal, Sep 21 (IANS) A Namibian cheetah brought to India under the ambitious Project Cheetah died at Madhya Pradeshs Kuno National Park on Monday while undergoing treatment, days after it was rescued from the wild in a weak and dehydrated condition. Gaurav, aged over 10 years, was found weak and lethargic in the wild on September 12 and was subsequently rescued and shifted to a quarantine boma at Palpur for treatment and close monitoring. Gaurav was found to be markedly weak, with visible muscle wasting and severe dehydration. Immediate systemic and supportive treatment was provided, following which he was shifted to Palpur and kept in a Quarantine Boma for close observation and further management, the Director of Kuno National Park and Cheetah Project said in a statement. Preliminary clinical examination had indicated severe muscle weakness and dehydration, while an underlying chronic condition was suspected, officials said. Despite continued treatment and supportive care, Gauravs condition deteriorated, and he died at around 4 pm on Monday. The exact cause of death has not yet been established. A post-mortem examination will be conducted, and samples collected from the animal will be analysed to determine the cause. The exact cause of death will be ascertained after post-mortem examination and analysis of the samples collected. Further details will be available once the reports are received, the director added. Following Gauravs death, 51 cheetahs remain at Kuno, including 36 born in India, of which 16 are currently ranging freely in the wild. Four more cheetahs are housed at Gandhi Sagar Sanctuary in Madhya Pradesh, taking Indias total cheetah population to 55. The development comes four years after India launched Project Cheetah on September 17, 2022, with the translocation of eight cheetahs from Namibia to Kuno. A second batch arrived from South Africa in February 2023, followed by another batch from Botswana in February this year. The programme seeks to re-establish a viable cheetah population in India after the species became extinct in the country in 1952. Kuno remains the principal site of the programme, while Gandhi Sagar has emerged as a second habitat. The project has also recorded breeding in India, including the birth of four cubs in the wild to an Indian-born female cheetah in April this year.

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'Our coaches were fighting': Rudrankksh Patil on hotel accommodation issues at Asian Games

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 21 (IANS) Double Asian Games 2026 medallist Rudrankksh Patil opened up on the accommodation issues he and his other shooting contingent faced during their travel to Japan for the Aichi-Nagoya Games. Patil clinched a silver and a bronze in the 10m Air Rifle team and individual event, respectively. Speaking to the media after the win, the fabled shooter highlighted the travel and accommodation issues he and his team had to face. So, while we were going from Bhopal to Delhi and from Delhi to Japan via Hong Kong, it was a long travel for us from Bhopal to Delhi. Our flight had some issues, and we did an emergency landing in Jaipur, Patil told reporters after his twin medals. From there.... we went to Delhi. The next day, we had our flight. In the evening, we took the flight and came to Japan. It was an almost five-hour flight to Hong Kong, then six hours, seven hours halt in Hong Kong. And then again, from Hong Kong to Japan, it was five hours flight. And after reaching here, within five minutes, everything was cleared, he said on the travel. Patil then highlighted that the contingent had to wait for hours for their bus to arrive, and then the coaches had an altercation with the hotel staff after they were not offered the hotel they booked their rooms in. We went to the welcoming centre. It took us three hours to wait for the bus over there. At 2 or 3 am, we started leaving for the hotel and reached there at around 3:30 or 4 am. After reaching the hotel, we realised that the hotel we had booked was not our hotel, we only had a couple of rooms over there, and that was supposed to be the best hotel. And our coaches were fighting over there that if you can give us the confirmation for the best hotel, then how are you shifting us to some other hotel? he highlighted. Patil further stated that the organisers had an accommodation of an apparent village, where the main hotel is connected to the other ones and they were offered much smaller rooms. So, apparently, they had that village thing that one hotel was the main hotel and everything; every other hotel was connected to that hotel. And whatever room was empty, they were supposed to give us in that way. It did not work in the reservation way. So, it was quite disappointing to know that, but we had a hotel beside the main hotel. The rooms are very small. We cannot open our suitcases over here, but our coaches promptly decided that these rooms are too small to have them with double occupancy. So, the coaches gave every shooter single occupancy, and that made us stay much more comfortable. And this room is small, but it's comfortable also. It's cosy also. I love this room now, he added. The 2023 Hangzhou Games gold medallist from the team event, Patil, further stressed another issue the contingent faced, and that was delayed buses, which was later solved by the Indian authorities. Then the second issue was with the bus. Japanese are known for their time efficiency, but it was very difficult to see that the buses were coming on time. It took two hours to reach, rather than the 70 minutes, which they had promised, and it took two and a half hours to reach. So, that was a big problem. The next day, they solved it. The return bus issue was solved by providing us with more buses, but for going (to the competition), we had no guarantee because they did not know how many athletes were coming and how many are going to leave. The bus's capacity was 50. So, our government provided us with private cars. So, every rifle, pistol and shotgun (teams), were given one car, or one car per day. And then whoever has a match will take the car so that no one misses the match, or even if the bus is delayed or due to any circumstance, the car will always be on time. So, again, yesterday was the women's match (rifle women's match); they took the car yesterday, and we had a match today; so, we took the car today. So, I think, you know, even though the things are not that good, but again, I like, you know, how it was handled, promptly handled and looking forward to how Japan is treating us, I would say the atmosphere is really good. The rooms look small, but this is part of their culture; as far as I am aware, they have small rooms, and the room has everything which a player would need. He also heaped praise on how Japan has been working ecologically on providing food so that minimal food is wasted. Other than that, Japan is always the first one to have a sustainable, ecological way of conducting tournaments, and that's what they are doing. They ask us if we are going to have lunch or dinner or breakfast and they create the food items accordingly, he said.

CM Yadav, Scindia to lead MPs telecom investor outreach in Bengaluru

Digital Desk | Bhopal, Sep 21 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav and Union Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia will jointly lead the states investor outreach in Bengaluru on Tuesday (September 22), seeking investments in the Telecom Manufacturing Zone (TMZ) being developed in Gwalior. Yadav and Scindia will attend an Investors Round Table with leading telecom companies and investors at Taj Bengaluru, focusing on investment opportunities in the Gwalior TMZ and developing a wider telecom and electronics manufacturing ecosystem in the state. According to the Madhya Pradesh government, Yadav will brief investors on opportunities available in the zone, industrial policies, incentives and support being offered. Through this interaction, investors will be informed about the investment opportunities available in the Gwalior Telecom Manufacturing Zone, industrial policies and the support provided by the state government, the government said in a statement. The meeting will also explore possibilities for research, innovation and expansion of allied industries linked to telecom equipment manufacturing. Additional Chief Secretary Neeraj Mandloi and senior officials from the Department of Telecommunications will present the TMZ, its key features, and the policy support available to investors. Representatives of leading telecom companies will share their experiences, while companies interested in the Gwalior zone will discuss investment proposals and requirements. The Chief Minister will address investors queries and suggestions and highlight the state governments commitment to investment in Madhya Pradesh and the support available to investors, the statement added. Scindias participation will bring the Centre and the state government together with industry representatives to discuss the development of the Gwalior manufacturing hub and prospects for the telecom sector. The government is also looking to leverage Bengalurus technology ecosystem to build research and technology partnerships for the Gwalior zone. During his visit, Yadav will tour Qualcomms R&D centre, Signalchip Innovations and Signaltron Systems to understand developments in telecom research, innovation and technology. The visits aim to explore possible collaboration between Bengaluru-based technology companies and the proposed manufacturing zone in Gwalior.

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13 athletes from SAI Bhopal to represent India at 2026 Asian Games

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Bhopal: Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) general secretary Dattatreya Hosabale has described caste-based discrimination as a blot on Hindu society and said casteism and untouchability cannot be ended by laws alone, but require a change in individual behaviour. Addressing a gathering of RSS volunteers at Lal Parade Ground here on Sunday, September 21, he also said 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 .

RSS leader calls casteism a blot on Hindu society, urges collective effort for social harmony

Digital Desk | Bhopal, Sep 20 (IANS) Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) General Secretary Dattatreya Hosabale on Sunday described casteism and untouchability as a blot on Hindu society and stressed that service to society and patriotism cannot remain limited to swayamsevaks alone. Speaking at a large gathering of around 30,000 swayamsevaks organised as part of the RSS centenary year at Lal Parade Ground here, he said every citizen must come forward during times of crisis and fulfil their role for the nation and society. Hosabale asserted that discrimination practised in the name of caste weakens society and cannot be eradicated merely through laws, sermons or the appearance of any divine figure. The change, he emphasised, must begin from ones own home and personal conduct. He called upon people to take a firm resolve that they would neither practise caste discrimination nor allow any trace of untouchability to remain. The questions confronting society, he said, do not belong to any single community or group but to everyone. Considering oneself separate on the basis of caste, sect, language or region only dilutes the strength of organisation. Society must therefore awaken and unite collectively. Drawing an analogy, Hosabale observed that four fingers remain weak when separate but gain strength when clenched into a fist. In the same way, society must organise itself to play its rightful role in national progress. An awakened and organised society, he underlined, is essential for the countrys advancement. Leaders of different communities and groups need to come together and recognise that the challenges before society are shared by all. Patriotism, he said, should not be a sentiment reserved for a single day such as 26 January but a 24-hour commitment. Every citizen must constantly reflect on what they can contribute to their village, locality and society in the larger national interest. He urged people to spend at least one hour daily in a selfless manner in their neighbourhoods to strengthen social organisation. Shakhas, he noted, work towards individual character-building and uniting society, transcending barriers of caste and language. On environmental protection, Hosabale stressed that merely passing resolutions from platforms is insufficient. Awareness and responsible action must be practised in homes, schools, workplaces, markets, streets and localities. Planting trees, reducing energy consumption and keeping rivers clean are collective responsibilities that will safeguard resources for future generations. Citing the recent Assam floods, he pointed out that while Seva Bharati swayamsevaks had reached out with relief work, people from various sections of society, including youth and college students, had also come forward in large numbers to help the affected. Service, he said, is not the sole responsibility of RSS workers; every individual must step up during crises. Similarly, the development of villages and localities is not the exclusive duty of the government and administration. Residents themselves must take ownership. Hosabale also highlighted the need to impart cultural values drawn from the Ramayana, Mahabharata, the teachings of saints and the guidance of gurus to the younger generation. Referring to the Sanghs concept of Panch Parivartan, he called for focused work on social harmony, family and values, environmental conservation, self-awareness and civic duties. Indias nearly 5,000-year civilisational journey, he recalled, has witnessed many crises, yet the nation has always risen again. What matters is not the arrival of problems but societys capacity to confront them.

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Transport Union Protests Heavy Penalties Under Mineral Rules 2022 in Bhopal

Transport union leaders demand the removal of hefty fines imposed under the 2022 Mineral Rules, citing unfair burdens on truck owners. Transport Union Protests Heavy Penalties Under Mineral Rules 2022 in Bhopal

Youth shot dead by friend on moving bike in Bhopal

Digital Desk | Bhopal, Sep 20 (IANS) A 21-year-old youth was shot dead by his friend in broad daylight on Sunday morning while riding a motorcycle in the Housing Board Colony under Nishatpura police station area here. The accused, who was riding pillion, pulled out a pistol and fired at point-blank range into the head of the victim seated in the middle. The deceased has been identified as Ikhlas alias Tashi, a resident of Housing Board Colony who worked as a painter. According to police, Tashi was travelling with his friend Aleem alias Allu and another youth to go fishing. The third companion was driving the bike while Tashi was in the middle and Aleem was sitting behind. During the ride, Aleem suddenly took out a pistol, pressed it against Tashis head and fired. The bullet struck Tashi, causing the motorcycle to go out of control and crash on the road. Tashi died on the spot. After the shooting, Aleem threatened the bike rider with the pistol, forced him to continue, and took him to Sindhi Colony before fleeing. The terrified rider later returned to the spot and informed the police. Nishatpura police, along with senior officers, reached the scene, took the body into custody and sent it for post-mortem to Hamidia Hospital. A murder case has been registered, and a hunt has been launched for the absconding accused Aleem. Police investigations revealed that the two friends had a dispute about 15 days earlier over a woman. The quarrel had turned violent, and Tashis hand was fractured in the fight. Although the matter was later settled amicably, police suspect that Aleem continued to harbour a grudge, which led to the murder. Police are searching possible hideouts of the accused and examining the circumstances surrounding the earlier altercation. Officials said the probe is focused on the alleged old enmity as the motive behind the cold-blooded killing on a moving motorcycle.

JKBOSE holds consultative meeting on development of vocational courses

Srinagar, Sep 19: The Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) held a consultative meeting to deliberate on the development of vocational courses tailored to the local needs and emerging employment opportunities in Jammu and Kashmir. The meeting, held at the JKBOSE headquarters at Bemina here, was organised as part of the Board's process for submission to the National Council for Vocational Education and Training (NCVET) for Dual Recognition and as a step towards developing a new vocational course in the sector of Agriculture. The consultation brought together experts from the vocational education and agriculture sectors, including Dr T. N. Giri, Director, Vocational Education, NIOS, and Prof V. S. Mehrotra, Head, PSSCIVE, NCERT, Bhopal, besides experts from SKUAST-Kashmir, SKUAST-Jammu and the Department of Agriculture, J&K. Addressing the gathering, the Chairman, JKBOSE, said the Board was among the few Boards in the country to have received a Letter of Intent (LoI) from NCVET, describing it as an important step towards strengthening vocational education and skill-based learning in school education. He said the Board was focusing on sectors having considerable potential in the Union Territory, particularly agriculture and tourism, with the aim of enabling students to acquire skills relevant to local employment and livelihood opportunities. In his welcome address, Dr Parveen Singh, Director Academics, JKBOSE stressed the need to establish stronger linkages between school education, skills and the requirements of the job market, while ensuring that vocational courses remain relevant to the socio-economic context of Jammu and Kashmir. The initiative, he said, is aligned with the vision of National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, which seeks greater integration of vocational education, experiential learning and skill development into mainstream school education. During the meeting, experts deliberated on various aspects of curriculum development, including competency-based learning, sectoral and industry relevance, practical skills, assessment and certification.

JKBOSE consults experts on vocational courses

Srinagar, Sep 19:The Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) held a consultative meeting Saturday to discuss developing vocational courses aligned with local needs and emerging employment opportunities in Jammu and Kashmir. The meeting at the JKBOSE headquarters in Bemina was part of the Boards process for seeking dual recognition from the National Council for Vocational Education and Training (NCVET) and developing a new vocational course in agriculture. The consultation brought together experts from vocational education and agriculture, including Dr. T.N. Giri, director, Vocational Education, National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS), and Prof. V.S. Mehrotra, head, PSSCIVE, NCERT, Bhopal, besides experts from SKUAST-Kashmir, SKUAST-Jammu, and the Department of Agriculture, J&K Mehrotra, head, PSSCIVE, NCERT, Bhopal, besides experts from SKUAST-Kashmir, SKUAST-Jammu and the Department of Agriculture, J&K. Addressing the meeting, the JKBOSE chairman said the Board was among the few boards in the country to have received a Letter of Intent from NCVET, describing it as an important step toward strengthening vocational and skill-based education in schools. He said the Board was focusing on sectors with significant potential in Jammu and Kashmir, particularly agriculture and tourism, to help students develop skills relevant to local employment and livelihood opportunities. In his welcome address, JKBOSE Director Academics Dr. Parveen Singh stressed the need to strengthen links between school education, skills and job-market requirements. He said vocational courses should remain relevant to the socio-economic context of Jammu and Kashmir and align with the National Education Policy 2020, which calls for greater integration of vocational education, experiential learning and skill development into mainstream schooling. Experts discussed curriculum development, competency-based learning, sectoral and industry relevance, practical training, assessment and certification. The participants also stressed the need for courses that respond to emerging employment opportunities and promote local relevance, employment and entrepreneurship. The consultation is expected to contribute to JKBOSEs submission for dual recognition under NCVET and the development of a structured vocational education framework for schools across Jammu and Kashmir.

Seven of Odisha family among 8 die as car falls into swollen drain in MP

Seven of Odisha family among 8 die as car falls into swollen drain in MP

BMHC Recruitment 2026: 66 Positions Available Including Nursing Officer, Apply Now

Bhopal Memorial Hospital is hiring for 66 positions including Nursing Officer. Apply by October 16, 2026, for various healthcare roles. BMHC Recruitment 2026: 66 Positions Available Including Nursing Officer, Apply Now

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Distributes E-Scooters to Over 7,400 Meritorious Students in Bhopal

CM Mohan Yadav distributed e-scooters to meritorious students in Bhopal, promoting academic excellence and mobility for higher education. Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Distributes E-Scooters to Over 7,400 Meritorious Students in Bhopal

Cockroaches, Rotten Food and Open Bins: 4 Restaurants in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh Fail Safety Checks Amid Surprise Inspections

Surprise inspections in 4 resturants in Bhopal found severe hygiene violations, leading to food seizures and licence action.

MP eyes semiconductor growth, youth jobs: CM Yadav

Digital Desk | Bhopal, Sep 18 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh is looking to develop Bhopal, the Indore-Ujjain metropolitan regions, and other parts of the state as potential centres for semiconductor-related businesses, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said on Friday. He made the remarks after inaugurating a semiconductor lab at the Madhya Pradesh Pavilion at SEMICON India 2026 in New Delhi, where the state is showcasing investment opportunities in the semiconductor and electronics sectors. The youth of our state will get employment opportunities, there will be a chance for skill development, and a major business model is being created. In Madhya Pradesh, across Bhopal, the Indore-Ujjain metropolitan area, and many other areas, there is great potential for this, Yadav told IANS. The Chief Minister said the state government has implemented investor-friendly policies and is highlighting its land bank, skilled workforce, power availability, and robust infrastructure to woo investors. He added that the states central location, power-surplus status, and stable law-and-order situation give it an edge over others. Yadav said Madhya Pradesh's semiconductor future is bright because of favourable policies for investors, sufficient land availability, and strong potential for skill development. The Madhya Pradesh government has set up a dedicated pavilion at SEMICON India 2026, where officials are holding discussions with investors and business representatives from India and abroad. The Chief Minister said representatives of several companies he met in Delhi have shown interest in investing in Madhya Pradesh. He added that the state is also inviting investors to a major semiconductor-related event scheduled for Indore on October 23 and 24. The semiconductor sector is a key focus of the Centres efforts to expand domestic manufacturing capabilities and strengthen Indias position in global electronics and technology supply chains. SEMICON India 2026 brings together semiconductor companies, investors, technology firms, and policymakers to discuss investment and collaboration opportunities.

Leaders Pay Tribute to Martyrs Shankar Shah and Raghu Nath Shah on Sacrifice Day

Leaders, including Shivraj Singh Chouhan, honor the sacrifices of Shankar Shah and Raghu Nath Shah on their martyrdom day in Bhopal. Leaders Pay Tribute to Martyrs Shankar Shah and Raghu Nath Shah on Sacrifice Day

3.55 crore lamps illuminate MP on PM Modi's birthday, Ujjain sets world record

Digital Desk | Ujjain/Bhopal, Sep 17 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh on Thursday witnessed a spectacular display of lights as 3.55 crore 'Ashirwad Diyas' were lit simultaneously across the state to mark Prime Minister Narendra Modi's birthday and launch the month-long 'Seva Sankalp Abhiyan'. The main celebration was held in Ujjain, where 33.27 lakh lamps were lit simultaneously at various locations, including the ghats along the Shipra River and Mahakal Lok corridor. Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, BJP national president Nitin Nabin, state BJP president Hemant Khandelwal and state in-charge Mahendra Singh joined thousands of residents at Ramghat to light the lamps. At 7 pm, the sound of sirens signalled the start of the mass lighting. More than 25,000 volunteers, devotees and citizens joined the ceremony at Ramghat, Datt Akhada, Kedareshwar, Sunhari and Bhookhi Mata ghats, besides Mahakal Lok. The lighting of lamps is a symbol of people's affection, respect and gratitude for Prime Minister Modi's 25 years of service to the nation and his contribution to nation-building, Yadav said. The Chief Minister said the celebrations were aimed at taking the spirit of service and public participation to every part of the state. The Seva Sankalp Abhiyan will carry forward the spirit of service through activities focused on public welfare and social participation. It is a collective pledge to contribute to the development and welfare of Madhya Pradesh, he said. The BJP leaders also participated in the Shipra Aarti and offered prayers for the happiness, prosperity and well-being of the people of the state. The massive illumination transformed the Shipra riverfront into a sea of lamps, with the glow stretching across the ghats and surrounding areas. The 33.27 lakh lamps lit at different locations in Ujjain included those at Ramghat, Datt Akhada, Kedareshwar Ghat, Sunhari Ghat, Bhookhi Mata Ghat and Mahakal Lok. Across Madhya Pradesh, the 'Ashirwad Diya' programme was organised simultaneously at 845 iconic locations, with people joining the celebrations in large numbers, according to a statement from the state BJP. Before it, Nitin Nabin, along with CM Yadav, launched 'Seva Sankalp Abhiyan' in Indore.

EOW searches cooperative society manager's house in Balaghat

Digital Desk | Balaghat, Sep 17 (IANS) The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Madhya Pradesh on Thursday searched the residence of a cooperative society manager in Balaghat district in connection with a disproportionate assets case, officials said. A team led by a Deputy Superintendent of Police reached the residence of Vilas Chaure in the Neemtola area of Lanji early in the morning and began examining documents and records related to his assets and income. The search was underway, and the agency had not yet disclosed details of the case or the assets found during the operation. Chaure is the in-charge manager of the Maneri Service Cooperative Society in Lanji. According to information, his family is also reportedly involved in the business of selling agricultural machinery. Three buses are also being operated under the name Matoshree on the Balaghat-Hyderabad route, according to information available during the search. The EOW team is examining documents and other records to determine the extent of Chaures assets and whether they are disproportionate to his known sources of income, said an official. The agency is expected to release details after the search and scrutiny of records are completed. The action comes nearly a fortnight after the EOW conducted searches at multiple premises linked to K K Singare, an executive engineer in charge of the Public Works Department (Buildings) in Balaghat, in another disproportionate assets case. On September 3, simultaneous searches were conducted at Singares premises in Balaghat, Chhindwara and Bhopal. Around Rs 2.5 lakh in cash, a Scorpio vehicle and documents were reportedly recovered from his Balaghat residence. The agency also examined properties, bank accounts and lockers linked to him in Chhindwara. The investigation had indicated that Singare possessed assets worth more than Rs 11 crore, allegedly 378 per cent higher than his known sources of income.

NLIU Bhopal Recruitment 2026 - Walkin for Office Assistants, Multitasking Staff and More Posts

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BJP Legislator Rameshwar Sharma Responds to Owaisis Remarks Amid UCC Debate

BJPs Rameshwar Sharma challenges Owaisis comments on missile threats during UCC protests in Bhopal, sparking a heated political exchange. BJP Legislator Rameshwar Sharma Responds to Owaisis Remarks Amid UCC Debate

Three Police Officers Suspended in Bhopal Following Gambling Raid

Three police officers, including a station chief, were suspended in Bhopal for negligence after a gambling operation was uncovered. Three Police Officers Suspended in Bhopal Following Gambling Raid

'Have the Guts?

AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi has raised the stakes in his feud with the BJP during his recent visit to Bhopal, questioning the comments of the state MLA Rameshwar Sharma regarding the alleged 'missile' remark about Qazi Camp. Speaking to reporters at

'Launch missile, I will stand alone': Owaisi dares BJP MLA Rameshwar Sharma over Qazi Camp remark

AIMIM chief and MP Asaduddin Owaisi, who visited Bhopal to address a public meeting opposing the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), gave an open challenge to BJP MLA Rameshwar Sharma over his reported remarks about launching...

If You Have Guts, Launch Missile At Qazi Camp: Owaisi Dares BJP MLA Rameshwar Sharma

Invoking the historical legacy of the region and the contribution of Muslim revolutionaries in the Indian independence movement, the AIMIM president dismissed the BJP leader as a lightweight and listed prominent historical figures associated with Bhopal's freedom struggle.

Babil Khan says Golf helps him handle the pressure of carrying a legacy

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 16 (IANS) Actor Babil Khan, who is the son of late legendary star Irrfan Khan, was seen taking some time out to enjoy the game of golf in the scenic valley of Pahalgam and said that the sport helps him handle the pressure of carrying a legacy. Talking about what drew him to the sport, Babil, who is shooting for a project in Pahalgam, said: When life came to a point where immense pressure was needed to refine me to the next stage of my evolution, I started looking for tools to help that progress. I found golf in that search. The disposition needed to play golf is also, at a grander stage, needed to handle the pressure of taking upon a legacy so big and being an actor in the lineage I come from, he added. Babil named the three essentials needed to play golf. The actor wrote: The three essentials needed to play golf are practice, focus and surrender, which help me understand and navigate my own refinement. The actor further shared that golf has become something he looks forward to in between his professional commitments. What began as a newfound interest appears to have evolved into a meaningful pursuit. Speaking of Babil, the 27-year-old started as a camera assistant on the Bollywood film Qarib Qarib Single. In 2022, he made his acting debut with Anvita Dutt's psychological drama Qala alongside Triptii Dimri. In 2023, he was seen playing Juhi Chawla's son Siddharth Menon in Friday Night Plan. He was then seen in the web series The Railway Men, a story on the Bhopal Gas Tragedy, alongside Divyendu Sharma, Kay Kay Menon, and R. Madhavan. In May 2025, the Friday Night Plan actor had deleted his Instagram profile after he shared a video (later deleted) in which he appeared visibly upset and in tears.

Video: Bikes Collide In Asaduddin Owaisi's Convoy In Bhopal, Several Hurt

Owaisi's convoy was making its way through the busy VIP Road in Madhya Pradesh's Capital, when a few vehicles slammed brakes suddenly at a turn.

IISER Bhopal: Training scientists to cross disciplinary boundaries

From classrooms to advanced labs, institutes research provides insight for tackling climate, water and Himalayan challenges Rattan Singh Gill BHOPAL, Sept 15: A visit on media tour to the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Bhopal , leaves an impression that goes beyond its sprawling campus, sophisticated laboratories and impressive research facilities. What [] The post IISER Bhopal: Training scientists to cross disciplinary boundaries appeared first on Northlines .

Allies should oppose UCC if they disagree with BJP ideology: Owaisi

Bhopal: All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) president Asaduddin Owaisi on Tuesday, September 15, said if the NDA constituent parties such as the JD(U) and TDP have the slightest disagreement with the BJPs ideology, they should oppose the Uniform Civil Code. The UCC was being introduced in various states to target Indias 18 crore Muslims, and 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 .

Engineers key to MP's economic and social development: CM Mohan Yadav

Digital Desk | Bhopal, Sep 15 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Tuesday said engineers are not merely involved in construction work but play a key role in shaping the state's economic and social development through innovation, technology and better infrastructure. He said every road, bridge and building project should be seen as an investment in the future of the state as it creates new opportunities for connectivity, employment and economic growth. Constructing a new road does not merely facilitate transportation; it opens new avenues for the economic and social development of the entire region, Yadav said while addressing the state-level Engineers' Day celebration at the Kushabhau Thakre International Convention Centre in Bhopal. The event was organised to mark the birth anniversary of Bharat Ratna awardee and renowned engineer Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya. Yadav said Visvesvaraya's contributions to water management, irrigation, industrial development and institution building continued to benefit the country. He said India's ancient architectural heritage reflected the advanced technical knowledge of earlier generations and cited the Kailasa Temple at Ellora, Dharmarajeshwar Temple in Mandsaur and ancient water management systems as examples. The Chief Minister said this legacy should inspire present-day engineers to adopt modern technology and develop innovative solutions. The state government stands with engineers who undertake positive innovations in the public interest, he said, referring to experiments with eco-friendly construction materials and cement-free concrete. Yadav said the Public Works Department (PWD) was moving towards new technologies, research and innovation, and engineers would have an important role in building a 'Viksit Bharat' and 'Viksit Madhya Pradesh'. He also honoured engineers, officials, joint teams and construction agencies for their work in five categories covering quality, timely execution, technical innovation and environmental conservation. An MoU between the PWD and CSIR-AMPRI, Bhopal, on sustainable infrastructure construction was exchanged during the programme. Yadav also released a compendium of PWD circulars issued over the past decade. PWD Minister Rakesh Singh said engineers were the architects of Madhya Pradesh's development and stressed research, discipline and quality in departmental work.

Nitin Nabin to make first MP visit as BJP chief on PM Modi's birthday

Digital Desk | Bhopal, Sep 15 (IANS) BJP President Nitin Nabin will visit Madhya Pradesh on September 17 for the first time after taking charge of the party's top organisational post, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said on Tuesday. His visit coincides with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's birthday and comes at a time when the BJP is focusing on strengthening its organisation in the state ahead of the 2028 Assembly elections. Nitin Nabin ji will be in our state on September 17 on the occasion of the birth anniversary of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chief Minister Yadav said talking to news reporters. The Chief Minister recalled PM Modi's visit to Madhya Pradesh last year, when he performed the 'bhoomi pujan' of the PM MITRA Park. He said the project was aimed at creating opportunities for farmers and the poor and strengthening the state's textile sector. Chief Minister Yadav added that the park would particularly benefit cotton growers and help revive the cotton industry in the state. More than six lakh cotton-producing farmers got an opportunity to benefit from it. There has been an effort to revive the cotton industry, he said. The Chief Minister said the PM MITRA Park was a significant initiative for Madhya Pradesh and part of the development-oriented approach pursued by PM Modi. He also highlighted PM Modi's long association with governance, first as the Gujarat Chief Minister and later as the country's Prime Minister, saying initiatives had covered different sectors. Over the past 25 years, first during his tenure as the Chief Minister of Gujarat and later as the country's Prime Minister, PM Modi has brought benefits across all sectors, Chief Minister Yadav said. Nabin's Madhya Pradesh visit is also significant for the state BJP as the party seeks to maintain its organisational momentum after its strong electoral performance in recent years. The state government led by Chief Minister Mohan Yadav is simultaneously highlighting welfare and development programmes, with the party's organisational machinery preparing for the next Assembly election due in 2028. During his visit, Nabin is expected to interact with Madhya Pradesh BJP leaders and workers.

India, Air India have been a wonderful experience: Outgoing CEO Campbell Wilson

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 15 (IANS) Outgoing Air India Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director Campbell Wilson on Tuesday described his tenure at the airline as a wonderful experience and said it had been a privilege to be part of the carrier's long history. Air India and India have been a wonderful experience. It's been a privilege to be part of Air India's long and proud history. I'm very happy to be handing over to Tewolde Gebremariam as my successor. I wish Air India and India all the very best in the continued rise to become a world-class airline, Wilson told reporters. His remarks come ahead of a leadership transition at the Tata Group-owned airline with incoming CEO and Managing Director Tewolde Gebremariam set to take over after receiving the required government security clearances. Earlier this month, Gebremariam told employees that he was determined to lead Air India into a stronger future, borrowing the acronym MAGA to say, We will Make Air India Great Again. Addressing employees at a town hall attended by Air India Chairman N Chandrasekaran and Wilson, Gebremariam said the airline had a powerful heritage, a strong brand and significant growth potential. At the town hall, Chandrasekaran said the airline's priorities would include safety, rebuilding customer trust, operational excellence and financial discipline. Chandrasekaran also highlighted recent challenges faced by the airline, including geopolitical disruptions, airspace restrictions, fuel price volatility and the impact of the AI171 accident. On September 13 (Sunday), two flight operations were disrupted due to weather and technical errors. An Air India aircraft (AI431) was diverted to Lucknow due to unfavourable weather and visibility conditions. Similarly, a flight of the airline from Bhopal to Delhi on September 13 was forced to divert at Jaipur due to a technical issue as per laid down procedures.

Twisha Sharma case: MP HC grants no relief to Giribala Singh, seeks CBI response on bail plea

Digital Desk | Jabalpur/Bhopal, Sep 15 (IANS) The Madhya Pradesh High Court on Tuesday granted no immediate relief to former district judge Giribala Singh, who is in jail in connection with the death of her daughter-in-law and model-actress Twisha Sharma, deferring consideration of her bail plea. The court sought a response from the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Giribala Singh's bail application and granted the agency a week's time to file its reply. The matter has now been fixed for hearing after a week. A single bench of Justice Ajay Kumar Nirankari heard arguments from both sides during the hearing. Senior advocate Surendra Singh, appearing for Giribala Singh, sought bail on the grounds of her age and health condition. The defence argued that she had not committed any act that could make her liable for the alleged offence and there was no material to suggest that she had instigated her daughter-in-law to die by suicide. The defence also assured the court that Giribala Singh would fully cooperate with the investigation and comply with any conditions imposed by the court if granted bail. The CBI sought one week's time to respond to the bail plea and said it wanted to place the case diary before the court. The agency has also filed its objection to the bail application, according to the defence counsel. After hearing the submissions, the court granted the CBI time to file its response and posted the matter for hearing after a week. Giribala Singh, who is currently in jail, will continue to remain in custody till then. Twisha Sharma died under suspicious circumstances at her in-laws' residence in the Katara Hills area of Bhopal on May 12, with her family alleging foul play. The CBI, which is probing the case, filed a 636-page charge sheet in August against Twisha's husband Samarth Singh and Giribala Singh. The The High Court's next hearing is expected to focus on the CBI's response and the case diary before considering the bail plea, advocate Anurag Panday, representing Twisha's family in the court, said.

Delhi airport sees protest as Dubai-bound SpiceJet flights face disruption

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 15 (IANS) Passengers of two SpiceJet flights from Delhi to Dubai faced prolonged delays with one flight remaining grounded for more than 24 hours, leading to protests at Delhi airport on Tuesday, a report said. NDTV reported that Flight SG 5111 which was scheduled to depart at 7:45 am on Monday delayed several times and had not departed by the time of reporting. However, flight tracking platform Flightradar24 showed the flight as cancelled. Another flight (SG 5105) which was scheduled to leave Delhi at 6:45 pm on Monday was delayed until Tuesday afternoon, it added. Moreover, passengers said they had not received fresh updates from the airline. In addition, viral videos on social media platforms from the airport showed stranded passengers sitting on the terminal floor and demanding information about their flights. According to sources, Delhi Airport authorities provided food and refreshments to affected passengers while assisting them during the disruption, the report said. Moreover, an X user posted, Delhi airport passengers protested after two SpiceJet flights to Dubai faced over twenty-four hour delays due to operational issues. Stranded travellers waited on terminal floors while authorities provided food and refreshments. SpiceJet said the delays were caused by operational issues after one of its aircraft was grounded. SpiceJet flights SG 5111 and SG 5105, operating from Delhi to Dubai, have been delayed due to operational reasons following the grounding of an aircraft, the airline said in a statement. The airline added that alternate flights were being arranged for affected passengers and apologised for the inconvenience caused. Recently this month, several flight operations were disrupted due to weather and technical errors. On Sunday, an Air India aircraft (AI431) was diverted to Lucknow due to unfavourable weather and visibility conditions. Similarly, a flight of the airline from Bhopal to Delhi on September 13 was forced to divert at Jaipur due to a technical issue as per laid down procedures.

PIB Tour: Jammu Media Delegation visits Bhojpur, Bhimbetka heritage sites

Bhopal, Sept 14: A 10-member media delegation from Jammu, on a press tour organised by the Press Information Bureau (PIB), Jammu, on Monday visited the historic Shiva Temple at Bhojpur and the Bhimbetka rock shelters, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. At Bhojpur, the journalists were briefed on the history and architectural significance of the temple, [] The post PIB Tour: Jammu Media Delegation visits Bhojpur, Bhimbetka heritage sites appeared first on Northlines .

'Playing With Our Health': Railway Water, Food Under Scrutiny In Bhopal

A sample of Rail Neer, the packaged drinking water supplied through the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation, was reportedly found to be substandard during a recent quality check.

UCC debate intensifies after HM Amit Shahs 2029 implementation push (Lead)

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 14 (IANS) The debate over the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) intensified on Monday, a day after Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced that it would be implemented in all 21 states governed by the BJP-led NDA before 2029, with BJP leaders and the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) backing the move while some NDA partners and Muslim organisations called for wider consultations. BJP leaders strongly endorsed Shah's announcement, arguing that a common set of laws was necessary for national unity and social reform. BJP MP Naresh Bansal said Uttarakhand, his home state and the first in the country to enact a UCC law, had shown the way for other states. He described the legislation as necessary for the country and said it would help safeguard demographic balance. BJP West Bengal President Samik Bhattacharya said the party had consistently supported a UCC and asserted that there should be one law in one country. State Minister Dilip Ghosh also backed implementation, saying the process should begin in Bengal and subsequently extend to other states. BJP leader Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi said Shah's announcement was in line with Article 44 of the Constitution, which directs the state to endeavour towards securing a Uniform Civil Code for citizens. Bihar Minister Ram Kripal Yadav also welcomed the move, saying the UCC should be implemented in BJP-ruled states before 2029. The VHP welcomed Shah's announcement, with spokesperson Vinod Bansal saying implementation would be a milestone for women's and children's rights by addressing gender inequality and discrimination. He also appealed to non-BJP-ruled states to initiate the process. However, the announcement has also exposed differing views within the NDA. Union Minister and Lok Janshakti Party-Ram Vilas leader Chirag Paswan called for the proposed UCC draft to first be made public and sought extensive consultations, pointing to India's diverse customs, traditions and constitutional protections for tribal communities and special-category regions. Meanwhile, opposition-ruled Jharkhand Minister Sanjay Prasad Yadav too adopted a cautious approach, saying the state government would examine all aspects and there was no need to rush to conclusions. Opposition to the UCC also emerged from Muslim organisations. The All India Muslim Personal Law Board opposed the proposed legislation, with Bhopal Shahar Qazi Mushtaq Ali Nadvi questioning its necessity in view of constitutional guarantees on religious freedom and minority rights. He appealed to people to participate in a September 17 protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi. Madhya Pradesh Congress chief Jitu Patwari criticised the BJP, alleging that the UCC was being used to divert attention from economic and social issues. The UCC seeks to establish a common framework governing personal matters such as marriage, divorce, inheritance and adoption irrespective of religious affiliation. Bills have been passed in Uttarakhand, Gujarat, Assam, and Madhya Pradesh, though the law is currently in force only in Uttarakhand.

BU Bhopal Revaluation 2026: Last Chance to Apply for Retotaling and Answer-Book View Today

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Fresh UCC debate in MP as Muslim leaders oppose Bill, appeal for Delhi protest on Sep 17

Digital Desk | Bhopal, Sep 14 (IANS) A fresh debate over the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) has begun in Madhya Pradesh, with Muslim leaders opposing the proposed common personal law framework and appealing to the community to participate in a September 17 protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi. It has been nearly two months after the Madhya Pradesh Assembly passed the UCC Bill on July 21. The legislation has been sent to the President for assent and is yet to come into force in the state. Members of the All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) held a meeting at its Khanugaon campus in Bhopal on Monday to discuss the UCC. After the meeting, Bhopal City Qazi Mushtaq Ali Nadvi and Congress leader Arif Masood, an executive committee member of the AIMPLB, addressed a press conference and opposed the proposed law. Nadvi said the Muslim community did not accept the UCC and questioned its necessity in view of constitutional guarantees on religious freedom and minority rights. The Constitution guarantees religious freedom and the rights of minorities, so the necessity and impact of the UCC need to be seriously considered, the Bhopal City Qazi said. He also referred to a 1972 speech by former RSS Chief late M S Golwalkar, claiming that Golwalkar had said a civil code was not essential for national unity. Nadvi said matters related to Muslim personal law should be addressed by members of the community and those having knowledge of it. He also rejected arguments that Muslim personal law was inadequate on women's rights, saying Islam had granted women rights as mothers, daughters and wives, including rights in property. He appealed to the Muslims and secular citizens to join the September 17 programme at Jantar Mantar, saying the community would follow further directions issued by the AIMPLB. Masood said the Board had taken its position after consultations with people and organisations across the country. Five members associated with the Board in Madhya Pradesh deliberated on the issue and, with the Board's approval, we are appealing to people of the state to join the movement at Jantar Mantar on September 17, the Congress leader told IANS. The issue has acquired greater political significance after Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Sunday that the UCC would be introduced in all 21 states and Union Territories governed by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led NDA before the 2029 Lok Sabha elections. The UCC Bills have already been passed in Uttarakhand, Gujarat, Assam and Madhya Pradesh, though the law is currently in force only in Uttarakhand. Gujarat, Assam and Madhya Pradesh are awaiting the President's assent and subsequent notification. Madhya Pradesh Congress President Jitu Patwari also criticised the BJP over the UCC, alleging that the issue was being used to divert public attention from pressing economic and social concerns. UCC is a tool in the hands of the BJP to mislead the country and spread hatred, Patwari told IANS.

Over 70 passports under scanner, MP STF widens fake passport probe

Digital Desk | Bhopal, Sep 14 (IANS) The Madhya Pradesh Special Task Force (STF) has widened its probe into a suspected fake passport racket, with more than 70 passports under scrutiny and four persons arrested so far. The investigation has spread to Bhopal, Gwalior, Betul, Chhindwara and Pandhurna, where investigators are examining passport applications, addresses and documents allegedly used to obtain the travel documents. STF Deputy Inspector General Rahul Lodha on Monday told IANS that the agency was also examining a passport of an accused arrested in Nagpur, which was found to have been issued in Gujarat. So far, a total of 70 passports are under investigation in connection with the fake passport case. We have also included another passport of an accused arrested from Nagpur, which was found to have been issued in Gujarat. The investigation is still underway, Lodha said. The four arrested accused are from the Northeast, including Assam, and their identities and other details are being verified, he said. The investigation has revealed that several passport applications were allegedly made using the same or suspicious addresses, raising the possibility of an organised network. In Madhya Pradesh, fake passports have been issued from four to five districts. In Gwalior, 17 passports were fraudulently applied for from the same location in Semariya Tal area of Dabra. In Bhopal, 40 passports were issued using an address in Anna Nagar, Lodha said. The STF is examining the Bhopal cases in which 40 passports were allegedly issued using the address of a math in Anna Nagar under the Govindpura police station area. Investigators are verifying the documents and addresses submitted with the applications to establish how the passports were obtained and whether local facilitators or agents were involved. The STF is also examining the suspected inter-state links of the network and checking whether the passports under scrutiny are connected. The officer also shared that further action, including arrests, would follow if the ongoing investigation establishes the involvement of more persons or uncovers additional fraudulent passport applications. The probe is being extended to other locations to determine the full extent of the suspected racket, he added.

Forced conversion: Bhopal man acquitted as case falls through

Bhopal: A Muslim man, arrested on charges of forced religious conversion, was acquitted a year later, after the prosecutions case fell through as the woman refused to back the allegations. Initially neighbours, the two became friends and soon fell in love. They had been dating for a year when they decided to get married. Hailing 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 .

Eiffel Tower and Indian Orthodoxy in the Shadow of the Supreme Court

ON THE NEW YEAR OF 2019, from the northern tip of Kerala to the southern end of Kerala stretching over 620 kilometres, half a million women of Kerala stood holding their hands as a human chain which was described as Mahila Mathilugal (womens wall) demanding gender equality which also wanted access to the Sabarimala temple to worship the Lord Ayyappa who is adorning the temple. It was stated that the women during their menstruation cycle are not allowed to enter Sabarimala because it is considered menstruation will pollute and disturb the celibacy of the Lord who is considered as a Brahmachari . The women were demanding implementation of the judgment of the Supreme Court delivered on September 28, 2018 which ruled that keeping the menstruating women out considering that they were impure and had the effect of polluting the place was nothing but untouchability hit by Article 17 of the Constitution. The news of the women's human chain got hardly reported in spite of the fact that it was a unique agitation involving several thousands women. The majority of the five-judge bench held: Article 17 is the constitutional promise of equality and justice to those who have remained at the lowest rung of a traditional belief system founded in graded inequality It has been placed on a constitutional pedestal of enforceable fundamental rights, beyond being only a directive principle, for two reasons. First, untouchability is violative of the basic rights of socially backward individuals and their dignity. Second, the Framers believed that the abolition of untouchability is a constitutional imperative to establish an equal social order. Its presence together and on an equal footing with other fundamental rights, was designed to give vulnerable people the power to achieve collective good. Article 17 is a reflection of the transformative ideal of the Constitution, which gives expression to the aspirations of socially disempowered individuals and communities, and provides a moral framework for radical social transformation. But the demand of these women was never implemented in spite of the fact that there was a judgment in their favour and the State was supposed to implement the order under Article 144 of the Constitution. However, what prevented them was that a Review Petition was not only entertained, but also referred to a larger bench of 9 judges which took almost 8 years to hear the case for days together, whose verdict is awaited. However, what was shocking was that the bench never fixed any time limit for arguments of the counsels and they went on for more than three weeks. More shocking was that the counsels were willing to put forth arguments which were based on ancient texts and discarded over the years. Some arguments sounded similar to the ones which were advocated before the Privy Council in the beginning of the 20th century about the time tested practice and belief of the Hindu sect which should not be altered by any notions invented over the period. Little do they realise that by the 42nd amendment to the Constitution of India (1976), fundamental duties were introduced and Article 51-A makes several duties on the citizens and the sub-clause (e) specifically directs them to renounce practices derogatory to the dignity of women. While the women fight for their self-respect and dignity in the court, a group of Sanyasis belonging to the Swaminarayan sect calling themselves Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) recently went to Paris to attend the consecration of their temple in the outskirts of the city. The said group also wanted to have site-seeing in the city, one unavoidable place being the Eiffel Tower situated in the middle of the city. They intimated their tour operators that they should ensure that during their visit there should not be any interactions with the women working in the Tower. In essence, they wanted the women staff of the Eiffel Tower to be kept away from their eye contact. The management also attempted to implement the said request which led to a woman protesting against such crude discrimination and leading to the strike of the Eiffel Tower staff on September 7. In India, we may be accustomed to such blatant discrimination, but in Paris and other places it gave rise to a wide range of protest. The Mayor of Paris, Emmanuel Gregoire was quoted saying Equality between women and men will never stop at the foot of our historical monuments, nor anywhere in this country. It must be applied everywhere, for everyone. The Indian Express quoted a spokesman of the Ministry of External Affairs as saying, We are aware of the opening of a temple by the BAPS Sanstha in the Paris area. As to the particular issue pertaining to the Tower, this is a matter purely between the entities concerned. Thus the Indian Government washed off its hands instead of reacting to the conduct of the group of Sadhus who went abroad and did something contrary to the spirit of India, that too in a country where three centuries ago in a revolution overthrowing the monarchy, people raised slogans of Liberty, Equality and Fraternity which prominently finds a place in the preamble to our Constitution. To add a caveat, however, Dr. Ambedkar said that he was inspired to include these words after being inspired by the teachings of Lord Buddha who was his master. India and the Promise of Article 15 Notwithstanding the fact that the Constitution assures equality before law and Article 15 specifically prohibits any discrimination by the State on grounds of sex and other reasons set out therein. Even during the debates while framing the Constitution and when the Constituent Assembly called for responses from the general public, there were several representations received from the Hindu orthodoxy that religious rituals, such as funerals or menstrual cycles of women, rendered certain persons temporarily untouchable. To criminalise the practice of untouchability, they argued, constituted direct interference with religion.( Assembling Indias Constitution , Rohit De Ornit Shani, Penguin Random House, 2025, p. 56) The very same book which gathered this information from the archives of the Constituent Assembly also referred to several exercises made by the Hindu orthodoxy to preserve the tradition and practice of the religion. Notwithstanding these sectarian approaches, the Constituent Assembly unanimously introduced Article 14 , 15 , 16 and 17 of the Constitution and wanted to remove any kind of discrimination practiced against women. Added to this is the fundamental duty provided under Article 51-A(e). The Government of India is also party to the Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination of Women (CEDAW) (June 25, 1993). Article 11 of CEDAW, to which India is a party, requires State parties to take all appropriate measures to eliminate discrimination against women in the field of employment. In its General Recommendation No. 19 (1992), the United Nations Committee on CEDAW further clarified that equality in employment can be seriously impaired when women are subjected to gender-specific violence, such as sexual harassment at the workplace. Indias commitment to protection and promotion of womens constitutional rights as well as respect for its obligations under various international treaties is unequivocal. However, in the matter of providing equality and non-discrimination against women, however progressive the government may be, it was the judiciary which gave its peculiar interpretation, especially interpreting Article 15 of the Constitution which bans discrimination based on sex. Saurabh Kirpal, commenting on this wrote: Chief Justice M.C. Chagla [who] held that personal laws could not be challenged as violating any fundamental right guaranteed under the Constitution. This was on the basis that the definition of the term law (under Article 13 ) in the Constitution did not include personal laws in its purview. Justice P.B. Gajendragadkar, who went on to become Chief Justice of India, agreed with Chief Justice Chagla, and explained the position in starker terms. He ruled that the rules prescribed for marriages are determined by the social and economic condition of the society. In dealing with these rules, it is also necessary to remember the obvious natural differences between the sexes themselves and considerations which may legitimately arise from these differences. In his view, Article 15 of the Constitution prohibited discrimination against women if it was based on the ground of sex only. This use of the word only, as per the learned judge, implied that if there was some other ground to differentiate between men and women, other than sex alone, the legislation would be upheld. ( Who is Equal? , Saurabh Kirpal, Penguin Random House India, p.187-88) That the Indian judiciary is still in the learning process was recorded in the case of Gwalior Judge in which Indira Jaisings intervention was described by a lawyer with a phrase which was completely misogynist. Justice J.S. Khehar observed: Every day is a matter of learning there is a lot to be learnt, from what she innocuously conveyed. Her sensitivity to the issue, one may confess, brought out to us, a wholly different understanding on the subject. It is therefore, that we have remarked above, that the evaluation of a charge of sexual harassment, would depend on the manner in which it is perceived. It took 8 years for the Supreme Court to issue a Hand Book on Combating Gender Stereotypes (2023). Writing the preface for the book, Chief Justice Dhananjay Chandrachud wrote: Our oath as judges mandates that we perform the duties of our office without fear or favour, affection or ill-will. The oath demands that we discharge our functions with impartiality and objectivity, applying the law to every case before us. A judges oath demands rejecting improper attempts to influence their decision-making. The oath also requires a judge to put aside any preconceived notions about the parties before the court. Relying on predetermined stereotypes in judicial decision-making contravenes the duty of judges to decide each case on its merits, independently and impartially. In particular, reliance on stereotypes about women is liable to distort the laws application to women in harmful ways. (Handbook on Combating Gender Stereotypes, Supreme Court of India, 2023) No sooner Chief Justice Surya Kant took over, he dismissed the book as too Harvard-oriented and said that it may not be understood by the rape survivor, her relatives or commoners. He said that judges should receive practical training on the issue, directing the National Judicial Academy, Bhopal to frame fresh guidelines , rather than sermonise High Court judges from the Supreme Court. But what is happening in the country is quite different. There was a Hindu Swamiji from South who told the women to stay at home and take care of the children and if they want to earn some amount, they can prepare kumkum or pappad at home. This trait is not confined only to Hindu swamijis . An Islamic scholar from Kanthapuram in Keralam, A.P. Aboobacker Musliar apparently advised women to remain confined to their homes because their public appearances led to great destruction. When a journalist Aparna Kurup questioned and criticized the view, she got death threats. When she approached the police for her protection, a case was booked against her which is still going on. Four women judicial officers were terminated by the Madhya Pradesh High Court; they approached the Supreme Court. When the matter came up before Justice Nagarathna she got furious and even at the admission stage remarked: I wish men had menstruation, then only they would understand. Finally allowing all the four applications and setting aside those termination orders, she emphasized that the only way such discriminations will disappear is that women should enter the field in large numbers and ultimately have positions where the decision-making will be in their hands. She said : To holistically understand womens effective participation in the Judiciary, it is important to look at three main phenomena: (I) the entry of women into the legal profession; (II) the retention of women and growth of their numbers in the profession; and (III) the advancement of women, in numbers, to senior echelons of the profession. Many have stressed that increased diversity within a judiciary, and ensuring judges are representative of society, enables the judiciary as a whole to better respond to diverse social and individual contexts and experiences. It is a recognition of this fact that a greater representation of women in the judiciary, would greatly improve the overall quality of judicial decision making and this impacts generally and also specifically in cases affecting women. Ultimately, whether any case will be filed against those BAPS sadhus is not known. Since their newly consecrated temple may attract many devotees and tourists from Europe, the French govt. may not attempt any such exercise. But theoretically if any case is instituted in India, what will be the outcome, is anybodys guess? Since Article 15 (2) is qualified by the word only and in the absence or conditions of sex plus theory is applied in all probabilities the Sadhus may escape by saying that the religious right will exclude an application of discrimination theories. Ultimately, the nine-judge bench will decide, of which Justice B.V. Nagarathna is also a part of the key answer. If they decide that the Hindu Sadhus cannot dictate as to who should be the Eiffel Tower staff and what should be their sex identity, it will be well and could and on par with the civilized world. If they decide otherwise, then the Prime Minister shouting on all platforms about Nari Shakthi will only become a mirage.

MP transfers 10 IPS, 127 state service police officers in major reshuffle

Digital Desk | Bhopal, Sep 13 (IANS) The Madhya Pradesh Home Department on Sunday issued fresh posting orders for 10 Indian Police Service (IPS) officers and 127 State Police Service officers, effecting a significant reshuffle in the state police force. All new assignments are temporary and will remain in force until further orders. According to the official order, Manish Bhardwaj has been posted as Kotwali Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) in Indore City. He was earlier serving as Deputy Superintendent of Police at the Cyber Police Headquarters in Bhopal. Alok Kumar Verma has been appointed Rewa City Superintendent of Police (CSP). He previously held the post of Assistant Superintendent of Police in Dewas. Vaibhav Priya has been made Sub-Divisional Officer of Police (SDOP) for Nepanagar in Burhanpur district, moving from Ratlam. Shubham Singh Thakur has been posted as Gadarwara SDOP in Narsinghpur, shifting from Jabalpur. Manoj Kumar has taken charge as ACP of MP Nagar in Bhopal City after being transferred from Gwalior. Among other key changes, Lekhraj Meena has been posted as Sailana SDOP in Ratlam from Chhatarpur, Kajal Singh as Khurai SDOP in Sagar from Ujjain, and Rajiv Agrawal as Kukshi SDOP in Dhar from Rewa. Deepanshu has been assigned as Manawar SDOP in Dhar, moving from Sagar, while Amit Kumar has been given charge of Singrauli SDOP after his transfer from Khandwa. The transfer list includes four IPS officers from the 2023 batch and six from the 2024 batch. In addition to the IPS officers, 127 State Police Service officers of Deputy Superintendent of Police rank and equivalent have also been given new responsibilities across various districts. These postings cover roles such as Deputy Superintendent of Police, SDOP, City Superintendent of Police, Assistant Commissioner of Police and Assistant Commandant. Officials described the reshuffle as a routine administrative exercise aimed at strengthening law and order and ensuring efficient functioning of the police department across the state. The officers have been directed to join their new assignments at the earliest.

Madhya Pradesh: 15 Tigers Sighted Near Bhopal-Raisen Belt

The region was tigerless four years ago, as per the 2022 tiger census report.

Air India Mumbai-Dehradun flight diverted to Lucknow due to bad weather

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 13 (IANS) An Air India flight from Mumbai to Dehradun was diverted to Lucknow on Sunday, according to the airline. As per Air India's flight status, the Mumbai-Dehradun flight -- AI431 -- diverted to Lucknow. While reports claim that the flight was unable to land in Dehradun as weather conditions and visibility were not favourable. Following directions from Air Traffic Control (ATC), the aircraft was diverted to Lucknow and landed safely at the airport at 4:45 pm. The flight was cleared to continue its journey after weather conditions in Dehradun improved, the reports said. The aircraft departed from Lucknow for Dehradun at around 6 pm, as per Air India's website. Earlier in the day, Air India's flight from Bhopal to Delhi was diverted to Jaipur due to a technical issue, according to the airline. The aircraft landed safely in Jaipur and is being checked in accordance with Air India's safety standards. Flight AI1886 operating from Bhopal to Delhi on 13 September was diverted to Jaipur due to a technical issue as per laid down procedures, the airline stated. Apart from that, Air Indias pilot died due to cardiac arrest while he was on a layover rest at a hotel in the national capital, the airline said on Saturday. He was on a layover rest at a hotel in Delhi, where he was found unconscious last evening. He was rushed to the hospital immediately, where he was declared dead, the airline statement said. The Mumbai-based pilot was found unconscious at the hotel on Friday evening and was immediately taken to a hospital, where he was declared dead. He had earlier worked with Air India Express and moved to Air India a couple of months ago. He was scheduled to operate a flight early on Saturday morning. Earlier in August, an Air India Express flight operating from Kochi to Abu Dhabi had made an air turnback in line with established safety protocols after the crew detected a problem with the aircraft.

Air India Bhopal-Delhi flight diverted to Jaipur after technical issue

Flight AI1886, which was operating from Bhopal to Delhi on Sunday, was diverted to Jaipur in accordance with established safety procedures, Air India said

Teacher sexually harasses 14-year-old girl at residential school in Chhattisgarh; booked

Teacher sexually harasses 14-year-old girl at residential school in Chhattisgarh; booked

Air India Bhopal-Delhi Flight Makes Emergency Landing In Jaipur After Engine Issue

Air India flight AI1886, travelling from Bhopal to Delhi, was diverted to Jaipur after a left-engine technical issue, with passengers later sent to Delhi by road.

Air India Bhopal-Delhi flight diverted to Jaipur over technical issue, lands safely

Air India flight from Bhopal to Delhi diverted to Jaipur due to technical issue

Air India flight AI1886, operating from Bhopal to Delhi on Sunday (September 13), was diverted to Jaipur due to a technical issue, the airline said. The aircraft landed safely in Jaipur and is undergoing necessary...

MP hooch tragedy: Wanted accused caught after encounter in Sagar; 19 held so far

The 21-year-old accused, Shivanjay Rajput, who was carrying a bounty of 30,000, suffered a gunshot wound to his leg during the face-off.

CM Mohan Yadav to transfer 40th Ladli Behna instalment to 1.25 crore MP women tomorrow

Digital Desk | Bhopal, Sep 12 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav will transfer the 40th monthly instalment of the Mukhyamantri Ladli Behna Yojana to the bank accounts of 1.25 crore eligible women from Agar Malwa on Sunday, involving a total amount of Rs 1,835.09 crore, the state government said on Saturday. With the September instalment, the total amount disbursed as regular monthly financial assistance under the scheme since its launch will reach Rs 65,395.99 crore, it said. The scheme was launched in June 2023 with a monthly assistance of Rs 1,000. The amount was increased by Rs 250 in October 2023 and later raised by another Rs 250, taking the current monthly assistance to Rs 1,500. As per the scheme rules, eligible women who are already receiving Rs 900 per month under the Social Security Pension Scheme are also covered, with the difference in amount being provided under Ladli Behna scheme. The state government said 39 regular monthly instalments had been transferred between June 2023 and August 2026, while the 40th instalment will be released on September 13. In addition to the regular assistance, eligible women were given special financial assistance of Rs 250 on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan in August 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026. A total of Rs 63,560.90 crore was transferred to beneficiaries under the scheme between June 2023 and August 2026, while expenditure during the 2026-27 financial year is estimated at Rs 11,300 crore up to September. The state government has made a budgetary provision of Rs 23,882.81 crore for the scheme for 2026-27. During his Agar Malwa visit, Chief Minister Yadav will also perform the groundbreaking ceremony for 33 development projects worth more than Rs 225 crore and inaugurate 17 projects valued at more than Rs 28 crore, the state government said.

Sagar hooch tragedy sparks political slugfest; Digvijaya targets BJP, Sarang hits back

Digital Desk | Sagar/Bhopal, Sep 12 (IANS) The Sagar spurious liquor tragedy has triggered a political confrontation in Madhya Pradesh, with senior Congress leader Digvijaya Singh alleging a nexus between BJP leaders and government officials in the illegal liquor trade, while state minister Vishwas Sarang accused the opposition of politicising the deaths. Former Chief Minister Digvijaya Singh, during a visit to Chhatarpur on Saturday, said the government should take action against those involved in the illegal sale of liquor across the state and questioned why the trade was allowed to continue despite the administration being aware of it. I say that this should be stopped across the entire state. When the government knows that liquor is being sold on such a large scale, why is it allowing this to happen? Why have licenses not been cancelled, and why has no action been taken against it? Singh asked. He alleged that the issue could not be viewed only as a law-and-order failure and claimed that government revenue from liquor had also contributed to the situation. This is also a source of income for the government, and it affects revenue as well. Therefore, somewhere, officials in the administrative system and some Bharatiya Janata Party leaders are involved in this, which is why this is happening, Singh told IANS. The allegation drew a response from state minister Vishwas Sarang, who claimed that the government had taken all necessary steps following the tragedy and urged opposition leaders not to politicise the deaths. There should be no class conflict or confusion, and attempts should not be made to do politics over the dead. The incident is certainly unfortunate, and the government has taken all necessary steps, Sarang said while speaking to IANS in Bhopal. He reiterated that the government is committed to preventing such incidents from happening again, and opposition leaders should also refrain from politicising deaths. The exchange of words comes after the suspected consumption of illicit liquor in villages in the Banda area of Sagar district left 18 people dead. More than 80 affected persons have recovered and returned home, according to the district administration. Several patients were admitted to Bundelkhand Medical College (BMC), where some critically ill persons required ventilator support. We were able to bring them to BMC within the given timeframe, and out of those, more than 80 people have recovered and returned to their homes. The team made significant efforts, including for some patients who had to be put on ventilators, helping them recoup and recover, Sagar collector Pratibha Pal said. Police have arrested several accused in the case, while some others were initially reported absconding. Key accused Ravi Lakhera was subsequently arrested after sustaining a gunshot injury during a police encounter in the Baraytha forest area on Friday. The state government has already suspended officials in connection with the incident and ordered a judicial inquiry into the tragedy.

MP doctor couples low-cost sickle cell screening innovation finds place in Harvard Press book

MP doctor couples low-cost sickle cell screening innovation finds place in Harvard Press book

Hanuman Ansh singer Suneel Lodhi sings 'Maine Tere Hi Bharose Hanuman' on flight, video goes viral

Suneel Lodhi, the visually impaired singer whose voice has become closely associated with the devotional song Maine Tere Hi Bharose Hanuman from Hanuman Ansh, recently found an unexpected audience at 30,000 feet. A video circulating on social media shows Lodhi singing the song for fellow passengers during a flight reportedly travelling from Bhopal to Mumbai.

Book on Mohan Bhagwat's views released in Bhopal

Digital Desk | Bhopal, Sep 11 (IANS) A book compiling RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat's views on national issues, social harmony, nation-building and contemporary subjects was released on his birthday on Friday, with All India Organisation of Imams Chief Imam Dr Umer Ahmed Ilyasi stressing the importance of dialogue in strengthening social harmony. Titled Dr Mohan Bhagwat Sandesh, the book has been authored by senior journalist and writer Krishna Mohan Jha and was released at the Manasrovar Auditorium in the Madhya Pradesh Assembly premises. Former Madhya Pradesh Home Minister Narottam Mishra and Arogya Bharati National Organisation Secretary Dr Ashok Kumar Varshney released the book in the presence of Mahamandaleshwar Swami Akhileshwaranand Giri and other dignitaries associated with public life and social organisations. Addressing the programme, Ilyasi said Bhagwat believed in dialogue and described his personality as towering. Dr Mohan Bhagwat always believes in dialogue, and his personality is towering. The stronger the dialogue in society, the stronger mutual trust and harmony will be, Ilyasi said. He said India's diversity and social fabric made dialogue necessary for understanding different traditions, communities and perspectives. He also appreciated Krishna Mohan Jha's effort to bring together Bhagwat's views on different subjects, saying it could help readers understand his thoughts in a broader context. Varshney said the book was not merely a compilation of Bhagwat's statements but also presented an analysis of his views and conclusions based on them. He said the RSS had consistently engaged with the youth and Bhagwat's views on contemporary issues could help young people understand their role towards society and the nation. Mahamandaleshwar Swami Akhileshwaranand Giri said the book brought together Bhagwat's views on national thought, social harmony and nation-building, and stressed the importance of understanding India's broader cultural perspective. Addressing the programme, senior BJP leader Narottam Mishra praised Jha's effort to compile Bhagwat's views in book form. Dr Mohan Bhagwat is not merely an individual but an idea. The effort to take his thoughts to readers is commendable, Mishra said. Author of the book, Jha said the idea for the book emerged after he read Bhagwat's speeches and statements on different subjects and decided to present them together for readers. He said the book covers subjects including national thought, social harmony, nation-building, youth, dignity of labour, organisation and society. Jha also recalled his association with the Sangh and the Swadeshi movement in the 1990s, saying he had worked for the movement in 1994 under the guidance of senior Sangh functionaries. The programme was organised on the occasion of Bhagwat's birthday and was attended by representatives of the RSS, social organisations and other sections of public life.

ED attaches land worth Rs 3.91 crore in Rs 307 crore Indore bank fraud case

Digital Desk | Indore, Sep 11 (IANS) The Enforcement Directorate's (ED) Indore Sub-Zonal office has provisionally attached three commercial land parcels valued at around Rs 3.91 crore in Hukmakhedi village of Indore under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002, officials said on Friday. The properties belong to M/s Vishwakarma Creations Private Limited and are linked to a major bank fraud and money laundering case involving Neo Corp International Limited (NCIL) and related entities. The provisional attachment order was issued on September 10, 2026. According to the ED, the company received proceeds of crime generated through a bank fraud that caused a combined loss of Rs 307.44 crore to public sector banks, an ED press note said. The investigation was initiated on the basis of two FIRs. The first was registered by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)'s Anti-Corruption Bureau in Bhopal, against Utkarsh Trivedi and others for allegedly cheating the Punjab National Bank of Rs 57.47 crore. The second FIR was filed by the CBI's Economic Offences Wing at Mumbai against NCIL, its directors Sunil Kumar Trivedi and Utkarsh Trivedi, and others for causing a wrongful loss of Rs 249.97 crore to the State Bank of India, it said. The ED probes revealed that substantial funds originating from the loan accounts of NCIL and its related entities were routed through intermediary companies controlled and managed by Sunil Kumar Trivedi and Utkarsh Trivedi. These funds were layered and diverted before reaching M/s Vishwakarma Creations Private Limited, which subsequently utilised or dissipated them, the ED said. Investigators found that the land parcels standing in the name of Vishwakarma Creations were acquired from the proceeds of the alleged crime. The attachment has been made to prevent further dissipation of the properties. Earlier in the same case, the ED had provisionally attached an immovable property valued at around GBP 2,45,000 (around Rs 2.08 crore) located at 24 Cygnet Avenue in Feltham, Middlesex, in the United Kingdom. Officials said that the attachment is part of ongoing efforts to recover proceeds of crime and establish the complete money trail. Further investigation into the role of the companies and individuals involved is currently underway.

Bank fraud case: ED attaches 18 properties worth over Rs 13 crore in Indore

Digital Desk | Indore, Sep 11 (IANS) The Enforcement Directorate (ED), Indore Sub-Zonal Office, has provisionally attached 18 immovable properties valued at Rs 13 crore under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002, in connection with a bank fraud case involving Alok Sharda and others. The provisional attachment order was issued on Thursday. The ED investigation was initiated on the basis of two FIRs registered by the Economic Offences Wing (EOW), Bhopal. The FIRs relate to allegations of cheating and fraud involving IDBI Bank and M/s Kisan Dhan Agri Financial Services Private Limited, a non-banking financial company. According to the ED, Alok Sharda, proprietor of M/s Sharda Warehouse located at Manpur in District Indore, in connivance with others, misused the Warehouse Receipt Finance Scheme. The accused allegedly showed agricultural commodities purportedly belonging to farmers as stored in the warehouse and issued warehouse receipts. On the basis of these receipts, loans were sanctioned to 42 farmers against a total of 62,965 bags of soybean and gram. Investigators found that the pledged commodities were unauthorisedly removed and disposed of. Forged or fictitious warehouse receipts, false representations regarding the availability of stock, and the suppression or removal of records were used to obtain and continue the loan facilities. This resulted in a wrongful loss of Rs 14.04 crore to IDBI Bank and a corresponding wrongful gain to the accused persons, the ED said in a press release. In a related transaction, M/s Kisan Dhan Agri Financial Services Private Limited had sanctioned warehouse receipt finance of Rs 12.04 crore to Alok Sharda against agricultural commodities claimed to be stored in the same warehouse. Subsequent verification revealed a substantial shortage of the pledged stock. The commodities had been removed and disposed of without obtaining the requisite release or no-objection certificate from the lender. Taken together, Alok Sharda and the other accused persons, acting in collusion, caused a wrongful loss of approximately Rs 26 crore to IDBI Bank and M/s Kisan Dhan Agri Financial Services Private Limited while deriving corresponding wrongful gains.

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Sagar hooch tragedy: Prime accused injured in police encounter

Digital Desk | Bhopal/Sagar, Sep 11 (IANS) The prime accused in the Sagar spurious liquor tragedy, Ravi Lakhera, was injured in a brief exchange of fire with police in the Baraytha forest on Friday morning while attempting to evade arrest. Lakhera sustained a bullet injury to his leg and was admitted to Banda Hospital for treatment. Police had announced a reward of Rs 20,000 for information leading to his arrest. The encounter came as Madhya Pradesh Police intensified its crackdown on those allegedly involved in the manufacture and supply of spurious liquor in Sagar district, where the tragedy has triggered widespread concern. The administration has officially confirmed 16 deaths in the incident so far. Three more patients undergoing treatment at Bundelkhand Medical College reportedly died on Thursday, though the higher casualty figure has not been officially confirmed. Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has assured that stringent action will continue against all those responsible for the tragedy. I have directed the administration to take strict action, and those responsible will not be spared, Yadav told reporters on Friday. Referring to the police action against the prime accused, the Chief Minister said he had been informed about the encounter and reiterated that no person involved in the incident would be spared. We will not spare anyone responsible and will continue taking strict action against those involved in such incidents, he said. The tragedy unfolded after several people in villages in the Banda-Shahgarh area allegedly consumed spurious liquor on the night of September 4-5. Several victims were subsequently admitted to hospitals with serious symptoms. Police have so far named 33 people as accused in the case. Of them, 18, including Lakhera, have been arrested. One accused has died, another is undergoing treatment in hospital, while 13 others are absconding. The administration has also launched action against properties allegedly linked to the accused. On Thursday, bulldozers demolished illegal portions of five houses belonging to three accused -- Manish Lodhi, Chandrabhan Singh Rajput and Ashish Sahu. The crackdown follows Yadav's directive for strict action against those involved in the tragedy and related illegal activities. The state government has also ordered a judicial inquiry into the incident.

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Main accused in MP hooch tragedy held after encounter in Sagar: Police

Main accused in MP hooch tragedy held after encounter in Sagar: Police

MP CM Yadav watches Hanuman Ansh; says film promotes faith, social service

Digital Desk | Bhopal, Sep 11 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav watched the feature film 'Hanuman Ansh', based on the life of spiritual leader Neem Karoli Baba, and praised its portrayal of faith, devotion and India's spiritual traditions. CM Yadav watched the film at a private plaza in the Kolar area of Bhopal on Thursday and appreciated its subject, presentation and performances of the actors. He said the film provides an insight into the spiritual traditions associated with Neem Karoli Baba and devotion to Lord Hanuman. Hanuman Ansh is a medium to understand our faith, spiritual traditions and the path of devotion to Lord Hanuman. The film effectively presents the spirit of worship and service and the power of devotion to bring about social reform, CM Yadav said. The Chief Minister also praised actor Shobhinav Satya, who plays the role of Neem Karoli Baba, saying his performance brought the character alive. CM Yadav said films based on the lives of saints and spiritual figures could help connect the younger generation with India's cultural and spiritual heritage. Our cultural and spiritual traditions have always drawn inspiration from the lives of saints. Films on such subjects can play an important role in connecting the younger generation with its roots, values and spiritual heritage, he said. The Chief Minister also appealed to people of Madhya Pradesh to watch the film, saying it carries a message beyond devotion. He said the film encourages people to follow the values of service, dedication, compassion and goodwill towards others. The CM also wrote on X, Today, I watched the much-discussed film Hanuman Ansh with the workers. This film, centred on the life story of Neem Karoli Baba, inspires us with integral humanism, service, and the welfare of the proletariat class. Heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to the entire team of the film for this meaningful and inspiring presentation. The film's focus on Neem Karoli Baba's life and his spiritual association with Lord Hanuman has generated interest among audiences, according to the statement. The screening was attended by people associated with the film and other guests. CM Yadav's comments came after he watched the film and also praised the acting and presentation.

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MP govt moves to expedite nursing students' results after HC directions

Digital Desk | Bhopal, Sep 10 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led Madhya Pradesh government has expedited the process of declaring examination results of eligible nursing students, following the High Court's directions in a case involving irregularities in nursing colleges across the state. For this purpose, Deputy Chief Minister Rajendra Shukla, who handles the health and medical education portfolios, on Thursday reviewed the matter with senior officials at the State Secretariat and directed them to complete the required formalities within the stipulated time so that students who meet the prescribed academic requirements do not face further delay in getting their results. Students' interests are the top priority. All necessary procedures should be completed within the stipulated time in accordance with the High Court's order so that eligible students do not face any difficulty in getting their results, Deputy CM Shukla said after the meeting with officials. He directed officials to immediately inform the concerned suitable institutions and ensure coordination with Madhya Pradesh Medical Science University for releasing the results. He also asked them to ensure that there was no unnecessary delay in the process, keeping in view the academic future of the students. The state government's action comes against the backdrop of a prolonged legal proceeding concerning nursing colleges found deficient in meeting prescribed norms. The case involves allegations relating to infrastructure, faculty and other requirements in nursing institutions. The High Court has recently issued a series of directions concerning students enrolled in colleges categorised as suitable and unsuitable, including their transfer to compliant institutions, examinations and declaration of results. The court has also made it clear that students who have been shifted to suitable colleges and have fulfilled the required academic and practical conditions should not suffer because of deficiencies or irregularities on the part of their institutions. Officials have also been directed to ensure that any shortfall in teaching or practical training is completed through appropriate arrangements so that students can fulfil the prescribed academic requirements. Deputy CM Shukla also directed the department to take necessary steps for the affiliation or attachment of students of colleges found unsuitable with suitable institutions, wherever required under the rules. Necessary action should be taken on priority while keeping the court order, departmental rules and the interests of students in view, he said. Public Health and Medical Education Commissioner Dhanraju S, Madhya Pradesh Nursing Registration Council Registrar Upendra Dhote, and other departmental officials attended the meeting. Officials of Madhya Pradesh Medical Science University participated through video conference.

IMD issues thunderstorm, rain alert for multiple districts in Madhya Pradesh

Digital Desk | Bhopal, Sep 10 (IANS) The India Meteorological Departments Centre in Bhopal has issued a nowcast warning for moderate to light thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and rain across several districts of Madhya Pradesh in the coming few hours. Several districts of Madhya Pradesh observed a recess in the persistent rain spell during the past two days. According to the forecast released late Thursday evening, moderate thunderstorm with lightning and moderate rain is likely over Chhatarpur (including Khajuraho), Panna, Katni, Singrauli, Sidhi, Anuppur (including Amarkantak), Dindori, Mandla (including Kanha), Balaghat, Chhindwara, Pandhurana (including Pench), Narmadapuram (including Pachmarhi) and Raisen (including Bhimbetka and Sanchi). Rainfall intensity in these areas is expected to range between 5 and 15 mm per hour, with a 30 to 60 per cent probability of cloud-to-ground lightning. Light thunderstorm with lightning and light rain is predicted over Bhopal (including Bairagarh), Rajgarh, Vidisha, Ashoknagar, Datia, Bhind, Sagar, Tikamgarh, Niwari, Orchha, Damoh, Narsinghpur, Seoni, Jabalpur, Satna, Chitrakoot, Maihar, Rewa, Mauganj, Umaria and Shahdol districts during the midnight hours. Rainfall in these regions is likely to remain below 5 mm per hour, with less than 30 per cent chance of lightning. The weather office has cautioned that intense rain could lead to waterlogging, slippery roads and disruption in traffic, especially in low-lying areas. There is also a possibility of damage to weak structures, uprooting of trees and temporary power outages. Farmers have been advised that standing crops may suffer minor to moderate damage in some pockets. Residents have been urged to stay indoors during thunderstorms, avoid taking shelter under trees or near water bodies, and keep a safe distance from electric poles and open fields. Those living in temporary or incomplete structures should move to safer locations. Motorists have been asked to drive carefully on wet roads and avoid low-lying stretches prone to sudden flooding. Authorities have recommended preparing emergency plans, securing loose outdoor objects and monitoring updates from the India Meteorological Department. People have also been advised not to venture near overflowing drains, rivers or reservoirs.

Two minor girls killed, woman injured as house collapses in MP's Chhatarpur

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Justice Alpesh Yeshvant Kogje sworn in as Chief Justice of Madhya Pradesh High Court

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Digvijaya Singh announces Sanatan Swabhiman Yatra to Ayodhya; BJP accuses Cong of 'appeasement politics'

Digital Desk | Bhopal, Sep 10 (IANS) Amid controversy surrounding allegations of donation theft at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, senior Congress leader and Rajya Sabha member Digvijaya Singh has announced the 'Sanatan Swabhiman Yatra', which will begin in Ujjain on October 20, coinciding with Dussehra, and proceed towards Ayodhya. While announcing the march, Digvijaya Singh described it as a journey from 'Shivdham' (the abode of Lord Shiva) to 'Ramdham' (the abode of Lord Ram), saying that the significance of Dussehra inspired him to undertake the yatra. Dussehra symbolises the victory of 'Dharma' (righteousness) over 'Adharma' (unrighteousness), and it is with this spirit that I decided to undertake the march... The objective of the march is not to oppose any political party or individual, but to hold a mirror to those allegedly involved in the misuse of devotees' faith and the funds offered at the temple, he said. Digvijaya Singh levelled serious allegations against the government over the alleged misuse of offerings made to the Ram Mandir Trust and claimed that the government was attempting to shield Champat Rai. The Congress leader also pointed out that allegations of irregularities had implicated certain individuals associated with the trust, which was constituted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He maintained that any alleged misuse of funds donated by devotees at a major centre of faith could not be accepted and stressed that contributions made by devotees must be handled and utilised in a transparent manner. Singh said the proposed march was not intended as an attack on any particular political party or individual, but was rooted in Sanatan tradition, religious faith and respect for devotees. He said the allegations surrounding donations made to the Ram Temple would be raised before the public through the yatra. During the announcement, Singh also referred to his political history and recalled that despite his opposition to the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) and the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), he had participated in the 'Ram Shila Pujan' campaign during 1988-89. The announcement drew a sharp response from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which accused Singh of using the Ram Temple issue for political purposes and urged him to first question Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi over his absence from the Ayodhya temple. Uttar Pradesh Minister Rakesh Sachan, speaking to IANS, said Singh himself had not visited the Ram Temple to offer prayers and questioned the basis of his criticism. He (Digvijaya Singh) never even went there to offer prayers. Those involved in the theft of donations have already faced action after the Chief Minister constituted a full-fledged inquiry committee. A CEO has also been appointed there in a new arrangement. CM Yogi has consistently been concerned that no such incident should take place, Sachan said. Bihar BJP President Sanjay Saraogi also hit out at Digvijaya Singh and said the Congress leader should first ask Rahul Gandhi why senior leaders of his party had not visited the Ram Temple in Ayodhya to pay obeisance. Digvijaya Singh should first ask Rahul Gandhi why his party's senior leader has not visited the Ram Temple in Ayodhya to pay obeisance even once. Don't these people feel ashamed? Saraogi told IANS. Saraogi said the Uttar Pradesh government, led by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, acted promptly after allegations regarding the theft of donations surfaced and constituted a committee to look into the matter. This is just an example of the Congress party's appeasement politics. Next year, Uttar Pradesh is going to polls, and hence now they are remembering Lord Ram out of nowhere, Saraogi added. JD(U) National General Secretary Shyam Rajak also questioned Digvijaya Singh's reference to Sanatan while attacking the Congress leader over his decision to launch the yatra. Which Sanatan is Digvijaya Singh talking about? He should first put his own house (Congress party) in order and take care of his own family, Rajak said.