Child suffering from TB with malnutrition cured at AIIMS smart unit
Bhopal: 13-month old Ruhaan from Gairatganj, Bhopal had reached the Pediatric OPD of AIIMS Bhopal due to high fever and frequent vomiting. The family told the doctor of the department that the child has this problem for the last two months. During examination of the child, his weight was found to be only 5 kg... The post Child suffering from TB with malnutrition cured at AIIMS smart unit first appeared on Central India's Premier English Daily .
How many polling booths did you inspect, where are you now?
CEO seeks information from sector officers Bhopal: How many polling booths did you inspect? Where are you now? Why is your car standing for half an hour? Chief Electoral Officer Shri Anupam Rajan sought information from the State Control Room in a direct talk with the Sector Officers. He said that sector officers should continuously... The post How many polling booths did you inspect, where are you now? first appeared on Central India's Premier English Daily .
Shah triggers Sharia Vs UCC debate, says personal laws wont be allowed
BHOPAL : Union Home Minister and BJP leader Amit Shah on Friday triggered a debate by reiterating his partys poll promise of implementing the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) across the country if the Modi regime got another term in power. Claiming that Congresss manifesto mentions re-introducing personal laws, he said, Personal law means they (Congress) want to bring Muslim personal law. Will we allow the country to be run by Sharia? Will the resumption of Triple Talaq be allowed? Till the BJP is in power, we wont allow personal law to return. This country will run according to the UCC in the spirit of its Constitution. We have already done it in Uttarakhand, and it will be done in the entire country. This is PM Modis guarantee, Shah said. The home minister hit the campaign trail in Madhya Pradeshs two high-profile constituencies, Guna and Rajgarh, earlier in the day. While the BJP has fielded Union minister Jyotiraditya Scindia (four times MP in the seat with Congress ticket) in Guna, the partys second-time MP Rodmal Nagar will take on ex-CM Digvijaya Singh, fighting LS polls from the home constituency Rajgarh after 33 years. Both the seats will vote in the third phase on May 7. Addressing a rally in Ashok Nagar of Guna, Shah praised Scindia. Im here to solicit votes for Jyotiraditya Scindia, my friend and BJPs senior leader. Home seat Former CM Digvijaya Singh is fighting LS polls from his home constituency Rajgarh after a gap of 33 years
Power Cuts in 25 Areas of Bhopal
Bhopal: There will be power cuts for 2 to 7 hours in more than 25 areas of the capital Bhopal tomorrow, i.e., Saturday. Electricity supply will not be made to these areas due to maintenance. In such a situation, people should finish their work quickly. So that they do not have to face any trouble. ... Read more
LS polls: Brisk Polling in Chhattisgarh, Moderate in MP, Baghel Heckled
Bhopal: Senior Congress leader and former chief minister Bhupesh Baghel was on Friday allegedly heckled by some BJP workers when he was visiting a booth under Rajnandgaon Lok Sabha constituency in Chhattisgarh. Rajnandgaon along with Kanker (ST) and Mahasamund LS constituencies went to polls in the second phase polling in Chhattisgarh on Friday. The incident happened when Mr Baghel who is seeking election from Rajnandgaon seat was visiting the polling booth at Dedesera under his constituency after learning about a clash between workers of BJP and Congress there, a Congress leader in Raipur said. In his post in X, formerly Twitter, Mr Baghel alleged that he was prevented from visiting the booth by some BJP activists who indulged in hooliganism. An average voter turnout of 72.15 percent was recorded in the three LS constituencies that went to polls in the second phase, according to the chief electoral officers office in Raipur. The second phase polling in Madhya Pradesh however recorded moderate voter turnout of 54.83 percent by five pm on Friday. However, the polling percentage may increase since many voters were still seen waiting to exercise their franchise. Six LS constituencies in Madhya Pradesh went to polls in second phase polling on Friday.
UCC in India, a Modi Guarantee: Amit Shah
BHOPAL: Union home minister Amit Shah on Friday said that BJP will never allow Congress to reintroduce Muslim Personal Law and pledged to implement the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in the country, terming it a guarantee of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Addressing a rally in Piprai in Ashok Nagar district falling under Guna Lok Sabha constituency from where Union minister Jyotiraditya Scindia is seeking election, Mr Shah accused the Congress of conspiring to impose Sharia (Islamic law) in the country through backdoor by implementing Muslim Personal Law and asserted that BJP would foil any such design by the grand old party. Read the Congress manifesto carefully. They have said that they will reintroduce personal law... They want to bring Muslim Personal Law. They want to bring back Triple Talaq... Can this country be run by Sharia? Mr Shah asked. He further said that Rahul Baba (referring to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi), you can do whatever you want for appeasement. As long as BJP is there, it will not allow personal laws. It is BJPs promise and guarantee of Modiji that we will enforce UCC in the entire country as we have done in Uttarakhand. Highlighting achievements of the Modi government, he said that PM Modi scrapped Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir on August five, 2019 in one stroke. In 2019, Article 370 was abrogated by the Modi government in just one stroke. Rahul Baba was scared and predicted rivers of blood would flow.. But, Rahul Baba, this is not Congress government.. It's the Modi government. Leave aside rivers of flood, a stone was even not hurled (in Kashmir) in the last five years, he said. Mr Shah said that the Modi government has combated terrorism and Naxalism in the country. He lambasted Congress for providing reservation on the basis of religion (in Karnataka) for appeasing its vote bank, and called it anti-other backward class (OBC). The decision to provide reservation on the basis of religion by Congress will hurt the interests of OBC, SC, ST and the downtrodden, he said. For Congress, Muslims have the first right over the country's resources. But, for BJP, the poor, Dalits, OBC and tribals have the first right over them, he said. He said that Congress sat on the Mandal Commission report that recommended reservation for OBC for years without implementing it. He detailed how Congress used to create hurdles in the construction of Ram temple in Ayodhya, and added, Within five years, the Modi government laid the foundation of the temple and also held the consecration ceremony. Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi were invited to the occasion, but they did not turn up. Mr Shah appealed to the people to ensure victory of Mr Scindia in Guna, saying that Your every vote to Mr Scindia also goes to PM Mr Modi. Guna LS seat is considered a stronghold of Gwalior royal family of Scindia. Union minister Mr Scindia was elected from Guna four times since 2002 and lost the seat to BJPs K P Yadav in the 2019 LS polls by contesting as a Congress candidate. However, Mr Scindia quit Congress and joined BJP in 2020 and is seeking election from the seat as a BJP candidate. His father Madhavrao Scindia and grandmother Vijayaraje Scindia were also elected from the constituency earlier. The LS constituency has a sizable population of Yadav community. In a bid to placate the community, Mr Shah indicated that the sitting MP Mr Yadavs interests would be taken care of. Mr Shah also addressed an election rally in Khilchipur under Rajgarh LS constituency where Congress veteran and former chief minister Digvijay Singh is pitted against sitting MP Rodmal Nagar of BJP.
Election Buzz in Bhopal: Which Way Will the City Sway on May 7?
Capturing the election buzz in Bhopal, which way will Bhopal sway on May 7? Arunima brings you a ground report
Will This Country Run On Sharia? Union Home Minister Amit Shah Tears Into Congress Manifesto
Bhopal (MP), Apr 26: Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Friday that after the Congress manifesto was released, peoples inclination towards the Bharatiya Janata Party has increased further because Congress has repeated its old habit of appeasement in its manifesto. Shah said that Congress manifesto speaks of taking the personal law forward, which is about dividing the country. First of all, I would like to appeal to the voters to elect a party that stands on its wordsfor a [] The post Will This Country Run On Sharia? Union Home Minister Amit Shah Tears Into Congress Manifesto appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
LS polls: Anger in speeches of BJP leaders indicate their frustration, says Sachin Pilot
Bhopal: Senior Congress leader and former Rajasthan deputy chief minister Sachin Pilot on Thursday said that the anger in speeches of BJP brass, noticed after the first phase of Lok Sabha elections, indicates frustration in them over the unfavourable situation for them in the general elections. Addressing an election rally in Ujjain in Madhya Pradesh, Mr Pilot said that the senior BJP leaders started giving angry speeches after the first phase of elections. This is a manifestation of their frustration over the disclosure of the election slipping out of their hand after the first phase polling, he said. Mr Pilot claimed that the people are fed up with the false promises given by BJP and hence, an undercurrent against the party is visible across the country. He wondered why BJP needed 400 plus seats in the general elections, as the party claimed to bag, when only 272 seats are required to form the government. There is something in their mind. Initially, BJP leaders said that they needed 400 plus seats to change the Constitution. But, later BJP brass started countering it, saying that they will not tamper with the Constitution, Mr Pilot said. He said that Congress had secured 400 plus seats in 1984 Lok Sabha polls. But, the then Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi never said that he would finish the Opposition. He said that the speeches of BJP leaders are confined to three Ms- Muslim-Hindu, mandir-masjid and mangalsutra. Mr Pilot also addressed public meetings at Mandsaur and Balon in Madhya Pradesh. The second of the four-phase polling in Madhya Pradesh is going to be held on April 26 when six LS seats are scheduled to go to the polls. BJP had won 28 out of 29 seats in the 2019 LS polls in Madhya Pradesh whereas Congress secured the lone seat of Chhindwara.
Now Van Vihar will remain open from 6 am to 7 pm
Chronicle Reporter, Bhopal With the onset of summer season, the opening hours of Van Vihar have also been extended. Now Van Vihar will be open for tourists from 6 am to 7 pm i.e. for 13 hours. This timing of opening and closing of Van Vihar will remain applicable till 31st July. The opening time... The post Now Van Vihar will remain open from 6 am to 7 pm first appeared on Central India's Premier English Daily .
Ratlam Cong strong in Jhabua, BJP lead at other places
Bhopal: If we discuss the Indore-Ujjain division in the context of the election campaign, Congress seems to be giving competition only in Ratlam Jhabua. BJP is leading in all other seven seats. Despite BJP being in a strong position, its style does not feel good. Beyond being complacent, BJP is so active in the field... The post Ratlam Cong strong in Jhabua, BJP lead at other places first appeared on Central India's Premier English Daily .
BHEL Bhopal assembles largest ever Guide Apparatus
For Polavaram Hydroelectric Project Bhopal: BHEL Bhopal has successfully designed, fabricated, machined and assembled its largest ever Guide Apparatus for Polavaram Hydroelectric Project. The Guide Apparatus assembly is a major component of the Hydroelectric Project which serves as water inlet through its 24 guide vanes each weighing 4 MT and is approximately 4 meters in... The post BHEL Bhopal assembles largest ever Guide Apparatus first appeared on Central India's Premier English Daily .
CM slams Sam Pitrodas inheritance tax remarks
Bhopal: Chief Minister Mohan Yadav took a dig at Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Sam Pitroda, characterizing their recent remarks on inheritance tax as unacceptable. Yadav remarked, While Prime Minister Narendra Modi is diligently working to propel the nation forward, the oppositions actions are nothing short of foolishness. PM Modi has effectively exposed the oppositions... The post CM slams Sam Pitrodas inheritance tax remarks first appeared on Central India's Premier English Daily .
PM tears into Congress again on inheritance tax, Muslim quota
BHOPAL/LUCKNOW : Taking his inheritance tax jibe at the Congress to another level, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday that then PM Rajiv Gandhi had scrapped the tax in 1985 after his mother Indira Gandhis death to save her wealth from going to the government. The PMs attack targeted the opposition party leader Sam Pitrodas inheritance tax remark. At a rally in Madhya Pradeshs Morena on Thursday, the PM said, I want to tell you an interesting fact. When Indira Gandhi passed away, there was a law due to which half a portion of the wealth used to go to the government. There was a talk then that Indiraji willed her wealth in son Rajiv Gandhis name. To save the money from going to the government, then PM Rajiv Gandhi abolished the inheritance tax. He alleged Congress wanted to reinforce that tax more strongly now after its four generations reaped the benefits of the wealth passed on to them. In UPs Agra, the PM accused the Congress and INDIA bloc of systematic and organised plunder, saying that they tended to loot people during their lifetime and even after it (Zindagi ke saath bhi, zindagi ke baad bhi). Addressing an election rally in Kothi Meena market of the city, Modi took a swipe at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, saying, The Shahzadas X-ray machine now seeks to scrutinise the wardrobes of mothers and sisters. He was referring to the Rahuls rhetoric over using an X-ray machine to scrutinise the belongings of ordinary citizens, including their cupboards and lockers. The City of Taj is set to vote along with nine other seats of western UP in phase three of the elections on May 7. The Prime Minister also accused the opposition INDIA bloc of planning to loot peoples virasat (ancestral property). Congress looking at taking away 55 per cent of that property, leaving only 45 per cent with you. Will you allow this to happen? he asked the gathering while asserting that the Opposition will have to face Modi before usurping peoples possessions. The PM charged the Congress with hatching a conspiracy to bring in religion-based quota while denying SC/ST and OBC communities their due. He claimed that the OBC community was in the cross-hairs of Congress and the Samajwadi Party. Two princes Without taking names, PM Narendra Modi on Thursday hit out at the Samajwadi Party-Congress alliance in Uttar Pradesh and alleged that do shehzade (two princes) have come together for politics of appeasement. Can you expect development from the flop pair of Do ladkon ki jodi (a pair of boys)? he asked at a rally in Shahjahanpur.
Naveen Patnaiks second seat is for his political heir: Amit Shah to workers
BHUBANESWAR: In a confidence building measure for the BJP leaders and workers, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday said the saffron party is going to form its first government in Odisha and a young dynamic Odia will be the chief minister. Interacting with Assembly and Lok Sabha candidates of 13 parliamentary constituencies, election in charges, state and district functionaries at a convention centre near Cuttack-Puri by-pass road, Shah said he could clearly see that this is a golden time for the BJP to come to power in the state. The BJP had only three per cent vote share in Assam and 1.5 per cent in Tripura. If it could form government in both the states with absolute majority, why not in Odisha where the vote share of the party is in the range of 32 to 38 per cent in Assembly and Lok Sabha respectively, he wondered. In 1990, the BJP was in the same footing as far as the vote percentage in Odisha and Gujarat was concerned. The party is in power in Gujarat for the last 23 years. It was possible due to the sheer determination of party workers, he said. Nothing is impossible if we have a target and determination to win elections. Do not listen what your opponents are saying because their main job is to confuse and deviate you from achieving your goal, he said. Exuding confidence that the party will do exceedingly well both in Assembly and Lok Sabha elections, Shah said, Just wait for June 4. I will come to Odisha the day BJP government takes oath. A young, healthy and dynamic Odia leader will be the first chief minister of BJP in the state, he reportedly said. Acknowledging that there is still confusion in the minds of some leaders and workers of the party about the friendly relationship of the BJP with BJD, Shah said nothing is above party interests. That was the exact reason f the leadership bowed before the demands of the party workers who were against the proposed alliance with the regional party. On Chief Minister Naveen Patnaiks decision to contest from two Assembly seats, the Chanakya of Indian politics said if BJP workers thought the BJD supremo opted for a second seat with the fear of losing the election, then they are wrong. My reading is that he is going to elect his political heir through back door policy. He will leave one seat for the man of his choice and get him elected to the Assembly to stem any rebellion with the party, he said. Supposed to make a night halt in Bhubaneswar, Shah left for Bhopal after the meeting was over.
Lok Sabha polls phase 2: Will BJP repeat 2019 victory? Focus on Madhya Pradesh's six seats
The phase 2 of Lok Sabha elections in Madhya Pradesh is scheduled for Friday across six seats: Tikamgarh (SC), Damoh, Khajuraho, Satna, Rewa, and Hoshangabad.
Bhopal: BJP has intensified its drive to boost voting in the coming three phases of Lok Sabha elections in Madhya Pradesh in the wake of the dip in polling percentage in the maiden round of elections in the state, held on April 19. Senior BJP leaders and cluster in-charges of the party have intensified the drive to mobilize the workers, particularly the booth level cadres, to start door-to-door campaigns to draw the voters to the polling booths on the polling day, sources said on Thursday. The party leaders have been holding workers meets at district, block and panchayat levels to mobilise grass root level workers to intensify the mass contact programme with an objective to increase the polling percentage in the next three phases of elections, a senior BJP functionary said. Sources said that the BJP leaders have been asked to focus on the national issues, instead of local issues, during their mass contact programme. State BJP secretary Rajneesh Agrawal however claimed that the decrease in voting in the first phase of elections in Madhya Pradesh has not impacted the BJPs vote share. He cited the increase in voting percentage in the first phase polling in the neighbouring BJP- ruled states like Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh to drive his point home. Even the polling percentage in Bastar (ST) seat, the lone Lok Sabha constituency that went to polls in the first phase polling in Chhattisgarh, has also not witnessed a dip in voting, he said. The Congress was missing in many places and even there were no polling agents of Congress in many booths in the first phase of elections in Madhya Pradesh. The dip in voting in the first phase polling was due to decrease in vote share of Congress, Mr Agrawal claimed. Six LS seats went to polls in the first phase polling in Madhya Pradesh on April 19. My study on the matter has led to disclosure that the Jewar festival which begins on the first day of the Navratri in some tribal belts of Madhya Pradesh marking the sowing season and continues for nine days had contributed to the dip in polling in these areas. Besides, the summer heat as well as the complacency in the BJP cadres induced by the partys 400 (seats) plus slogan has also contributed to it, the BJP functionary told this newspaper, unwilling to be quoted. In Chhattisgarh, the BJP has intensified the mass contact programme to further increase polling in the next two phases of elections in the state. Meanwhile, Union home minister Amit Shah is scheduled to arrive here late on Thursday night. He is scheduled to address two public meetings in the state on Friday.
Man killed in blast in scrapyard in Jabalpur, bombshells recovered: Police
Jabalpur district collector Deepak Kumar Saxena said that a major explosion had occurred in the warehouse which blew which blew its roof and also damaged the walls of the nearby houses
Conservative MP Pragya Thakur, accused in the Malegaon blast case, finally appears before court to record statement BJP's Bhopal MP Pragya Singh Thakur, who is an accused in the 2008 Malegaon bomb blast case, on Thursday finally appeared before a special court here to record her final statement in connection with the case. On several occasions in the past, Thakur had failed to appear before the court on the grounds of medical illness. This prompted the special court to issue a warning, saying if Thakur fails to appear before it on April 25, then she would face action. On Thursday, Thakur appeared before the special court hearing cases probed by the National Investigation Agency (NIA), but claimed she was still unwell. Thakur submitted to the court her statement in a question-answer format. She also filed an application seeking permission to put her thumb impression on the statement as she was unable to sign the paper due to sudden loss of strength in her palms. The court permitted the same. Thakur, along with six others, is facing trial in the case under various sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), Explosive Substances Act, Indian Arms Act, and Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA). The court is currently recording the statements of the accused under Section 313 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC). These are final statements of the accused before final arguments are made and the case is closed for judgment. Special court judge A K Lahoti posted the matter for further recording of the statement on Friday. Six people were killed and over 100 injured when an explosive device strapped on a motorcycle went off near a mosque in Malegaon, a town about 200 km from Mumbai in Nashik district of north Maharashtra, on September 29, 2008. The case was initially probed by Maharashtra's Anti Terrorism Squad (ATS) before being transferred to National Investigation Agency (NIA). Last month, after she failed to appear before it, the special court had issued a bailable warrant against Thakur. She later personally appeared before the court, following which the warrant was cancelled. The court in the past had warned Thakur of action when she failed to appear before it to record her statement.
CM Yadav-led MP Govt will run with full speed after LS polls: PM Modi
CM Yadav-led MP Govt will run with full speed after LS polls: PM Modi Bhopal: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that the Chief Minister Mohan Yadav-led Madhya Pradesh Government will speed up its development work once the Lok Sabha elections are over. Addressing a public rally in Morena Lok Sabha constituency in [] The post CM Yadav-led MP Govt will run with full speed after LS polls: PM Modi appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Congress tied hands of our soldiers, we gave them full freedom to retaliate: PM Modi
Bhopal, April 25: Accusing the Congress party of tying the hands of soldiers in the past, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Thursday, said that it is his government that has given full freedom to the armed forces to retaliate in a befitting manner. We have asked our jawans to fire 10 bullets in response to [] The post Congress tied hands of our soldiers, we gave them full freedom to retaliate: PM Modi appeared first on The Shillong Times .
Cong accepted countrys division on basis of religion: PM Modi
Bhopal, April 25: Prime Minister Narendra Modi continued to sharpen his attack on the Congress on Thursday during an election rally, alleging that the grand old party accepted the countrys division on the basis of religion. He made this accusation while addressing a public rally in Madhya Pradeshs Morena on Thursday. He said that the [] The post Cong accepted countrys division on basis of religion: PM Modi appeared first on The Shillong Times .
GM lays emphasis on safe operation of trains
Chronicle Reporter, Bhopal, Shobhana Bandopadhyay, General Manager of West Central Railway, held a review meeting with major department heads and divisional railway managers on Tuesday and laid emphasis on safety, punctuality and safe operation of trains. Along with this, many topics like increase in income from freight transportation, review of infrastructure works, punctuality, business development... The post GM lays emphasis on safe operation of trains first appeared on Central India's Premier English Daily .
98 students got more than 85 percent marks Chronicle Reporter, Bhopal, Model Higher Secondary School, TT Nagar of the capital has once again given excellent results. The results of 8th board pattern examination were declared on Tuesday by Madhya Pradesh State Education Center in which the schools result was 100 percent. This year, 222 students... The post Model School gets 100% result first appeared on Central India's Premier English Daily .
If you do not come for election training, you will be suspended
Election Training 1500 people asked for exemption from election duty in Bhopal, 500 applications rejected, 958 got relief Chronicle Reporter, Bhopal About 1500 employees had applied to get relief from Lok Sabha election duties. Out of these, only 958 employees could get relief, while the applications of about 500 have been rejected. Joint Collector... The post If you do not come for election training, you will be suspended first appeared on Central India's Premier English Daily .
We love all classes and the poor: CM Yadav
Bhopal: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav today alleged that Congress works to create division in the name of religion, whereas we love all sections of society including tribals and the poor. Dr. Yadav, who came here to attend the nomination rally of Bharatiya Janata Party candidate Gajendra Patel, while addressing a gathering, said... The post We love all classes and the poor: CM Yadav first appeared on Central India's Premier English Daily .
Election campaign stopped in the evening for the second phase
Bhopal: The election noise came to an end as the election campaign ended at 6 pm today in six parliamentary constituencies under the second phase of Lok Sabha elections in Madhya Pradesh. According to the states Chief Electoral Officer Anupam Rajan, voting in these six areas will start at 7 am on April 26 and... The post Election campaign stopped in the evening for the second phase first appeared on Central India's Premier English Daily .
Congresss loot wont stop even after you die: Modi
RAIPUR/BHOPAL/BENGALURU: Congress leader Sam Pitrodas faux pas on inheritance tax in the US gave Prime Minister Narendra Modi fresh ammunition on Wednesday to attack the party over its proposed wealth redistribution. Indian Overseas Congress chairman Pitroda, in an interview, said that in the US, 55% of a persons wealth is grabbed by the government when he or she dies and only 45% goes to children. He called it an interesting law. Addressing a campaign rally in Chhattisgarh, Modi cited Pitrodas comment and said the Congress will loot people during their lifetime and even after death. Congress ka mantra hei Congress ki loot zindagi ke saath bhi, zindagi ke baad bhi, Modi said borrowing the Life Insurance Corporations famous tagline. To control the damage, the Congress distanced itself from Pitrodas comments. Party leader Jairam Ramesh said Pitrodas comment on inheritance tax does not reflect the partys views on the subject. I would like to categorically state that Congress has no plan on the inheritance tax, Ramesh said. In Madhya Pradeshs Sagar and Betul, both reserved constituencies for tribals, Modi recalled a three-decade-old Congress decision in Karnataka to add all Muslim castes to the backward caste basket. Congress has always been working at snatching the rights of SCs, STs and OBCs to bolster its vote bank, he charged. In his sharp riposte, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah described it as an irresponsible statement. Siddaramaiah said based on the Chinnappa Reddy Commission report and taking consideration of the social and economic status, Muslims were brought under 2B of the OBC category in the state. But this has been there for the past three decades. During this period, the BJP in the state or Centre never questioned it, he pointed out. My own views Congress leader Sam Pitroda said his views on inheritance has nothing to do with the Congress party. I mentioned US inheritance tax in the US only as an example in my normal conversation on TV. Can I not mention facts? he asked
Madhya Pradesh high court has directed a Bhopal hospital to go ahead on a case where a woman was to donate a kidney to her brother, but the hospital sought an NOC (no objection certificate)...
Campaign Ends for 2nd Phase LS Elections in MP, Cgarh
The final rallies taken out by the CPM, Congress and BJP converge at Peroorkada junction as the time for campaigning was about to end. (Photo: AVMUZAFAR) The final rallies taken out by the CPM, Congress and BJP converge at Peroorkada junction as the time for campaigning was about to end. (Photo: AVMUZAFAR) Bhopal : Campaigning for the second phase of polling in Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh, scheduled to be held on April 26, ended on Wednesday. While seven LS seats are going to polls in the second phase of elections in Madhya Pradesh, three LS constituencies in Chhattisgarh are going to elections in the second phase of polling. The LS seats that are going to polls in the second phase in Madhya Pradesh are Khajuraho, Tikamgarh, Damoh, Satna, Rewa, Hoshangabad, and Betul. In Khajuraho, state BJP president Vishnu Dutt Sharma is seeking re-election. The INDIA bloc had fielded Meera Yadav of Samajwadi Party (SP) to take on Mr Sharma in the seat. However, her nomination was rejected after scrutiny. The INDIA bloc has declared its support to All India Forward Bloc (AIFB) candidate R D Prajapati, a retired IAS officer, following rejection of nomination of the SP candidate in the seat. Elections were held in six LS constituencies including Chhindwara, Sidhi, Shahdol, Jabalpur, Mandla, and Balaghat in Madhya Pradesh in the first phase of polling on April 19. A voter turnout of 67.75 percent was recorded across the six LS constituencies that went to polls on April 19 which was 7.32 percent less than the voter turnout recorded in these six seats in the 2019 LS polls. BJP had won 28 out of 29 LS seats in Madhya Pradesh in 2019 polls. In Chhattisgarh, three LS constituencies, Rajnandgaon, Mahasamund, and Kanker (ST), are going to polls in the second phase of polling on April 26. All eyes are on the Rajnandgaon seat where former chief minister and senior Congress leader Bhupesh Baghel is seeking election in the poll. Mr Baghel is a sitting MLA from Patan in Chhattisgarh. In the first phase of polling in Chhattisgarh, only one LS seat, Bastar (ST), went to the polls. BJP had won nine out of 11 LS seats in Chhattisgarh in the 2019 polls.
Ranchi Poultry Farm Avian Flu Outbreak: 2,196 Birds Culled to Contain Spread
Ranchi Poultry Farm Avian Flu Outbreak: 2,196 Birds Culled to Contain Spread The Jharkhand government sounded an alert after bird flu cases were reported in a state-run poultry farm in Ranchi, an official said on Wednesday. As many as 2,196 birds including 1,745 chickens were culled at the Regional Poultry Farm, Hotwar, an official told PTI. A total of 1697 eggs were also destroyed. The presence of H5N1, a type of avian influenza A virus that causes disease in birds, was confirmed in the samples sent to the ICAR-National Institute of High-Security Animal Diseases (NIHSAD) in Bhopal, the official said. The Union Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying has asked the state to take all measures to contain its spread. The state government has been asked to take immediate measures including declaration of infected and surveillance areas, restricting access to infected premises, destruction of birds and disposal of dead birds and infected material. The officials have been asked to notify areas within one km radius of the affected zone. Areas within a 10 km radius will be declared as surveillance zones. The official said that the farm that was closed for renovation was opened barely three months back and got poultry from Bhubaneswar. The Animal Husbandry Department has issued an advisory, urging people to inform it if they see dead birds.
Support BJP to secure childrens future, PM Modi urges voters in MP rally
Support BJP to secure childrens future, PM Modi urges voters in MP rally Bhopal: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday, speaking at a rally in Madhya Pradesh, urged the people to support the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the Lok Sabha elections to secure the future of their children. Addressing a gathering in Madhya Pradeshs [] The post Support BJP to secure childrens future, PM Modi urges voters in MP rally appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Lok Sabha Polls 2024: PM Modi Holds Roadshow In Bhopal, Many Display Abki Baar 400 Paar Placards
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday evening led a km-long roadshow in Bhopal, waving at an enthusiastic large crowd along the route.
Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik launches poll campaign, accuses Oppn. of maligning govt image
Bhopal: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said that the INDIA bloc is mulling One year, One PM formula to settle its PM candidate issue. Addressing an election rally in Betul in Madhya Pradesh, Mr Modi said that the BJP has already declared Modi as its PM candidate, whereas INDIA bloc has yet to settle the issue over who will be their PM if the coalition comes to power. Some media reports suggest that the coalition partners are discussing who will become the Prime Minister after their victory. It is said that these people are now thinking about the One year, One PM formula, Mr Modi said. Their intention now is to wrestle for the PMs chair. One will sit on top, while four people pull the chairs legs together, he said sarcastically. Mr Modi hit out at Congress, saying that the party planned to implement reservation on the basis of religion in the country after making similar provision in Karnataka. He said that the Congress government in Karnataka has introduced reservation on the basis of religion which is against the spirit of the Constitution. The Karnataka government also included all the Muslim castes in the other backward class (OBC) category which is illegal. Today, a truth of the Congress has come to the fore that stunned everyone. Our Constitution prohibits providing reservation based on religion. Congress is preparing to cut the quota of ST-SC-OBC by 15 percent and then apply reservation based on religion, he said. This would hurt the SC, ST and OBC, he added. Mr Modi also raised the issue of inheritance tax suggested by senior Congress leader Sam Pitroda and said that the Congress wanted to snatch the assets of the common people and rights of their children. Mr Modi gave indications on the political future of former chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan saying that he wanted to take him to the Centre. He praised Mr Chouhan for ensuring development of Madhya Pradesh during his stint as chief minister of the state. Four-time chief minister Mr Chouhan, a sitting BJP MLA from Budhni, is now seeking election from Vidisha Lok Sabha seat in Madhya Pradesh. Earlier, Mr Modi addressed a public meeting at Bartuma near Sagar in the state. He also held a roadshow in Bhopal in the evening before winding up his days tour to the state.
MP: INDIA bloc mulls One year, One PM formula' : PM Modi
Bhopal: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said that the INDIA bloc is mulling One year, One PM formula to settle its PM candidate issue. Addressing an election rally in Betul in Madhya Pradesh, Mr Modi said that the BJP has already declared Modi as its PM candidate, whereas INDIA bloc has yet to settle the issue over who will be their PM if the coalition comes to power. Some media reports suggest that the coalition partners are discussing who will become the Prime Minister after their victory. It is said that these people are now thinking about the One year, One PM formula, Mr Modi said. Their intention now is to wrestle for the PMs chair. One will sit on top, while four people pull the chairs legs together, he said sarcastically.Mr Modi hit out at Congress, saying that the party planned to implement reservation on the basis of religion in the country after making similar provision in Karnataka. He said that the Congress government in Karnataka has introduced reservation on the basis of religion which is against the spirit of the Constitution. The Karnataka government also included all the Muslim castes in the other backward class (OBC) category which is illegal. Today, a truth of the Congress has come to the fore that stunned everyone. Our Constitution prohibits providing reservation based on religion. Congress is preparing to cut the quota of ST-SC-OBC by 15 percent and then apply reservation based on religion, he said. This would hurt the SC, ST and OBC, he added. Mr Modi also raised the issue of inheritance tax suggested by senior Congress leader Sam Pitroda and said that the Congress wanted to snatch the assets of the common people and rights of their children. Mr Modi gave indications on the political future of former chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan saying that he wanted to take him to the Centre. He praised Mr Chouhan for ensuring development of Madhya Pradesh during his stint as chief minister of the state. Four-time chief minister Mr Chouhan, a sitting BJP MLA from Budhni, is now seeking election from Vidisha Lok Sabha seat in Madhya Pradesh. Earlier, Mr Modi addressed a public meeting at Bartuma near Sagar in the state. He also held a roadshow in Bhopal in the evening before winding up his days tour to the state.
Congress gave OBC quota share to Karnataka Muslims, claims PM Modi
Bhopal: Criticising the Congress, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said the grand old party has snatched the reservation quota of the OBCs in Karnataka and gave around 15 per cent of that to the people of the Muslim community in the southern state to save its vote bank. Speaking at a rally in Madhya 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 .
Now only a few days are left for April to end. After this, the month of May will begin, but do you know how many days banks are going to remain closed this time in May? Probably not, but like every time, this time too there will be bank holidays. In such a situation, it is obvious that you should plan your bank-related work according to bank holidays. Otherwise, you may face problems later. So let us know when the banks of your city will be closed in May. You can see the complete list of holidays for the month of May in the next slides... Banks will remain closed for so many days in May, see the complete list:- Due to May 1st being May Day, there will be a bank holiday in all the states. At the same time, banks will remain closed in Maharashtra also on 1st May due to Maharashtra Day. Then May 5 is Sunday, so banks across the country will remain closed. May 8 is the birth anniversary of Guru Rabindranath Tagore, due to which there will be a holiday for the banks of Kolkata. Banks will remain closed in Bengaluru on May 10 due to Basava Jayanti/Akshay Tritiya. Banks will remain closed across the country due to May 11 being the second Saturday. There will be a Sunday holiday on 12th May in all the banks of the country. Banks to remain closed in Gangtok on 16th May due to Statehood Day There will be a Sunday holiday on 19th May in all the banks of the country. Banks will remain closed in Agartala, Aizawl, Bhopal, Belapur, Dehradun, Itanagar, Chandigarh, Jammu, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, Nagpur, New Delhi, Raipur, Ranchi, Shimla and Srinagar due to Buddha Purnima on 23 May. May 25 is the fourth Saturday, hence there will be a holiday in banks across the country. (PC: ISTOCK)
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Two children, Amil and Chunni, oppressed by family and fate, encounter each other in Bhopal. Amil, a 10-year-old, is kidnapped by the Kumars to labour at their home to atone for the dishonour his grandfather brought on the family when he survived the war and the sons (all recruited to fight World War I) of his benefactors, the Kumars, didnt. Chunni, of the Kumar family, manages the home, her fathers ego, her brothers tyranny, and gets extra money in for the now hard-up family, by selling rags got from chopping workers overalls stolen from the nearby pesticide plant. Such is the setting of Tim Walkers novel, The Prisoner of Bhopal (Walker Books), that has just been released in India in the 40th anniversary year of the Bhopal gas tragedy, post-Independence Indias worst industrial disaster so far. At least 3,787 died and the health of more than five lakh were affected due to the gas leak at the Union Carbide factory on the night of December 2, 1984. In 1984, Walker, then a young graphic designer in London, was given an assignment to place a black-and-white photograph of an Indian farmer alongside some text for the back of a pesticide leaflet. The client was Union Carbide. The leaflet was for a pesticide similar to the one manufactured in the companys plant in Bhopal, India. Halfway through completing my layout task, the Bhopal disaster was announced on the radio and I was instructed to stop work, he says. But he never got Bhopal out of his head. In the novel, which way the wind blows and the ability to gauge it an ability Amil shares with his Chachaji, a worker at the pesticide plant, and his grandfather is what makes the difference between life and death. Amils exposure to gas during the Bhopal disaster, and his great-grandfathers exposure to poison gas during World War I are two parallel grids on which Walkers novel moves. The idea for the story began by seeing a parallel between devastation caused by a company, and devastation caused by a war, says Walker to TMS. Author Tim Walker Excerpts from a conversation: Would you say that the experience of designing a Union Carbide pamphlet turned you into a writer? What I felt most when writing the book was a sense of duty to my young readers to tell a story that was engaging enough to deserve their attention. I also felt a duty to the victims of the disaster, to acknowledge their suffering. To depict such suffering in a childrens book was a challenge but a necessary one many of the victims of the disaster are still alive, indeed the Sambhavna and Chingari health clinics in Bhopal continue to treat those affected. I dont think working on a pesticide leaflet at the time of the disaster turned me into a writer. But it jolted me into thinking about the world, and wanting to have a say in how it should be, which ultimately was via writing. Why did the Bhopal gas tragedy have such an impact on you? What different aspects does your novel bring to light, given that the facts are well-known? Recently we have also had quite a riveting Netflix series, Railway Men, about the night and early morning of the leak and how it played out in the lives of some characters. Until the disaster, I had not considered that large companies could put profits before the lives of their employees, so Union Carbides culpability in the disaster came as a shocking revelation. The disaster is much more known in India than in the UK. Id like my book to bring it to the attention of a new generation of young people (industry leaders of the future), who I hope will continue to remember what happened and why. Despite the many other books, films and articles covering the disaster, I think the story must continue to be told so that the tragedy is never forgotten, and thus never repeated. Did you visit Bhopal to research the book? I havent been to Bhopal. At the outset I had a clear vision of the story, and felt that exposure to the real Bhopal 40 years on might shatter that vision. Whilst I researched Bhopal in some depth, I wanted to keep an element of fiction in its depiction. What was the image or character that first gave you your first lines of the book? The book begins with Amil suddenly being taken from his home and his family. The opening line, On his tenth birthday, a hurricane tore the roof off Amil Gujars house and sucked him into the sky is simply what I imagined it might have felt like. Amils hair, like the branches of a windswept tree derives from a tree that I used to pass in my car every time I visited my mother. Alone on a hilltop, exposed to a wind that only blew in one direction, every branch on the tree pointed in the same horizontal direction, like a snapshot taken in the midst of a hurricane. What does Amil mean? I kept reading him as Anil I believe Amil means invaluable in Hindi. I considered Anil (air/wind), but thought this would imply that his parents knew of his gift. What are you working on next? Do you still work as a graphic designer? Im currently working on a childrens adventure story set in the Niger Delta in Nigeria, parts of which have scandalously been turned from a paradise into a sea of black sludge by oil companies. I havent worked as a graphic designer after 2012. Since then, following publication of my first three novels (a trilogy comprising Shipley Manor, The Flying Fizzler and Rise of the Rattler), Ive taught at the University of Kent, a job which has brought me into contact with many students from India who have often given me valuable insights into Indian life. Why did it take you 10 years to write this book? What were the challenges and the pleasures of writing it? The book was 10 years in the making, first, because it evolved over 14 drafts. I also spent two or three years looking for a publisher who shared my belief that children would wish to read such a book. My publisher, Andersen Press, also delayed publication for a year so that it would coincide with the 40th anniversary of the disaster. All-in-all, it was a long process. While writing the book, I derived most pleasure from creating and getting to know the two main characters, Amil and Chunni, and their world. That is always one of the joys of writing.
Delhi gangster wanted in MCOCA case nabbed from Madhya Pradesh
NEW DELHI: The Special Cell of the Delhi Police arrested a member of the infamous Nasir Gang, wanted in a MCOCA case, from Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh along with his one associate, an official said on Tuesday. The gangster was identified as Danish Jamal, and his associate, as Gaurav alias Chuddi. According to the official, a Special Cell team, while investigating wanted gangsters, received intelligence on the movements of wanted criminal Danish Jamal in Delhi a few months ago. Jamal is cousin to gangster Nasir, who is presently lodged in jail in a MCOCA case. Ever since Nasir was arrested, his brothers Adil, Danish and Badar took charge of the Nasir gang in the northeast Delhi area. The information was developed discreetly by deploying sources. Earlier it was known that Jamal had been hiding somewhere around his native village in Akbarpur Jhojha in Bulandshahar, UP to evade arrest. A team was sent there but he had already left the place, DCP (Special Cell) Pratiksha Godara. She said, however, police teams kept tracking his movement and crucial information was received that Jamal was residing in the area of southeast Delhi. A team was stationed in the vicinity of his probable hideouts in the area of Southeast Delhi. But, Jamal was found to have fled to Bhopal on the night of April 15, the DCP said. Subsequently, he was followed and arrested from Gandhi Nagar, Bhopal on April 16 along with Gaurav, who was also declared Proclaimed Offender in a murder case. Sharing Jamals criminal history, the senior officer said the arrested accused gangster has a long history of committing heinous crimes for more than 15 years and had entered into gangdom in 2009 with the associates of his cousin Nasir. As per police record, Jamal, in association with Nasir- Hasim, was involved in settling property disputes/grabbing of properties, extortion, satta and drug rackets, managing cable networks in the area of North East Delhi by using violence and threat. To check the criminal activities of Nasir-Hasim gang, MCOCA was invoked against Nasir, Hasim and other gang members including Danish Jamal, in July 2019 by Crime Branch, Delhi Police. In crime world for 15 yrs: Police Sharing Jamals criminal history, the senior officer said the arrested gangster has a long history of committing heinous crimes for more than 15 years and had entered into gangdom in 2009 with the associates of his cousin Nasir. In 2013, Jamal along with his associates killed gangster Aqil Mama in an ongoing gang rivalry while in 2014 Jamal along with his associates killed brother of Aqil Mama by shooting him from point blank range and claimed complete dominance in the area of northeast Delhi. In the same year, Jamal along with his associates killed one Firoz agent near Holy Family Hospital, Delhi. This was a contract killing, said the DCP.
Prime Minister Narendra Modis road show today, security arrangements tightened
Chronicle Reporter, Bhopal Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold a road show in the old Bhopal city today evening at 7 pm. During this time, he might also address the voters. 30 IPS officers, including Bhopal Police Commissioner, are monitoring the security arrangements of the Prime Minister. For the security arrangements of Modi, SPG special... The post Prime Minister Narendra Modis road show today, security arrangements tightened first appeared on Central India's Premier English Daily .
Traffic to be diverted today for PMs visit
Bhopal: The traffic will be diverted in the city in view of PM Modis road show. Deputy Commissioner of police (Traffic) Sanjay Singh shed light on the traffic diversion plan. He said vehicular movement will completely remain prohibited from Narsinghgarh trijunction to Lalghati, VIP road to Polytechnic Square and Gandhi park, and from Rangmahal Talkies... The post Traffic to be diverted today for PMs visit first appeared on Central India's Premier English Daily .
Female police officer dies of heart attack
Pratibha Tripathi was returning from Indore after getting her health checkup done Health suddenly deteriorated near Sonkatch Doctor declared dead in hospital Chronicle Reporter, Bhopal AIG Pratibha Tripathi, a female police officer posted in Bhopal, died of a heart attack on Monday. According to information coming in, Pratibha Tripathi was returning from Indore after getting... The post Female police officer dies of heart attack first appeared on Central India's Premier English Daily .
There will be competition between 127 candidates
Third phase: 14 candidates withdraw nomination There will be a contest between 22 candidates in Bhopal Three candidates withdraw their nominations Administrative Reporter, Bhopal The election picture has become clear in 9 parliamentary constituencies included in the third phase. There will be a contest between a total of 127 candidates. On the last day of... The post There will be competition between 127 candidates first appeared on Central India's Premier English Daily .
Campaign for second phase of voting to end today
Bhopal: Election campaign will end at 6 pm on April 24 in the 6 Lok Sabha Parliamentary constituencies of Madhya Pradesh where voting is to be held from 7 am to 6 pm on Friday, April 26 in the second phase of Lok Sabha elections 2024. Chief Electoral Officer Shri Anupam Rajan has said that... The post Campaign for second phase of voting to end today first appeared on Central India's Premier English Daily .
Old rivalry crops up as Digvijaya, Jyotiraditya in fray from adjoining seats
BHOPAL: Old political rivalry between union minister Jyotiraditya Scindia and former Madhya Pradesh chief minister Digvijaya Singh has resurfaced in the Lok Sabha poll season. Ive suffered for 17 years; I know him (Singh) better than himself. Hes coming to solicit votes now in Shivpuri and Guna. He destroyed Madhya Pradesh during his stint in power. During the Congress regime (Kamal Nath-led government), there was corruption in each and everything. I cut the wire of their money minting machine in 2020, Scindia said recently in Guna constituency while justifying the pulling down of the Nath government by him and loyalist MLAs. Had I not pulled down the government, the money, which is now being credited into the accounts of women under the CM Ladli Behna Scheme, would have been pocketed by Congress leaders, Scindia added. Responding to Scindias attack, the Singh said, While in the Congress, he (Scindia) used to threaten to take to streets for justice for farmers and guest teachers. But instead of hitting the streets, he boarded the BJP aircraft. He once claimed that the BJP was a party supported by Pakistans ISI, there are videos of that statements. Why doesnt PM Modi ask Scindia about that statement now, Singh told journalists in Chachura of Guna district, which forms part of Rajgarh LS seat. Scindia and Singh are contesting the LS polls as BJP and Congress candidates from adjoining Guna and Rajgarh seats, respectively. Both the seats go to polls on May 7. The relations between the Raghogarh royal family headed by Digvijaya Singh and Gwalior royal family of Scindias havent been cordial since decades. The political feud dates back to 1993 when Scindias father Madhavrao Scindia wasnt considered by the Congress leadership for the CM post. The party then opted for Digvijaya.
MP: Modis Crusade Against Corruption To Intensify After Polls: Nadda
Bhopal: BJP national president J P Nadda on Tuesday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modis crusade against corruption would intensify after the general elections. Addressing a series of public meetings in Madhya Pradesh, Mr Nadda said that Mr Modi would ensure that all the scammers landed in jail after June four, when the seven-phase LS polls in the country would end. He said that many mega-scams related to coal, telecom, submarine and AgustaWestland chopper scandal happened during the previous Congress-led UPA government at the Centre. The Congress did not even spare the land, sky and ocean and committed scams in all the three worlds, he said. Terming INDIA bloc as a group of dynastic and corrupt parties, he said that all scammers came together to save each other. When they hold their rallies, they keep two chairs vacant. They say these are chairs of our chief ministers who are in jail. Wait for June four, Modijis campaign against corruption will become more intense and people will be punished, he said. He said the key agenda of the INDIA bloc is to save their own families and corrupt people. On one hand, Modiji is working to eradicate corruption and on the other hand, dynastic parties of INDIA alliance or Ghamandiya Gathbandhan are saying that 'save corrupts', he said. He said that many of the Opposition leaders are either in jail or on bail. While Arvind Kejriwal ( Delhi chief minister) and his ministers are in jail, Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi are on bail, he added. He accused Congress of hoodwinking people by making false poll promises. Congress makes promises before the polls and forgets them after the election, he said. Mr Nadda underlined the development works undertaken by the Narendra Modi government at the Centre and said that BJP has delivered what it has promised. Mr Nadda addressed three public meetings at Tikamgarh, Rewa and Satna in Madhya Pradesh. The second of the four-phase LS elections in Madhya Pradesh is going to be held on April 26. BJP had won 28 out of 29 seats in Madhya Pradesh in 2019 LS polls whereas Congress had bagged the lone LS constituency of Chhindwara.
Spousal consent not must for organ donation: HC
The Madhya Pradesh high court has ruled that the consent of a spouse is not mandatory for organ donation. In a directive to a Bhopal hospital, the court has instructed the processing of paperwork for a woman donating her kidney to her brother. The court emphasized that the Transplantation of Human Organs & Tissues Act of 1994 does not include any provision requiring spousal consent for organ donation.
Housing prices in India expected to moderate 5% in 2024-25: India Ratings
Housing prices in India expected to moderate 5% in 2024-25: India Ratings India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra) has maintained a neutral outlook for the residential real estate sector for the financial year 2024-25. Absorption in residential real estate and prices are likely to be supported by affordability and stability of interest rates, the rating agency said. However, given the high base of the just-concluded financial year 2023-24, the growth rates are likely to taper down. The residential real estate market registered a strong performance in the first three quarters of 2023-24 where the sales growth exceeded 25 per cent year-on-year for the top eight real estate clusters, despite price increases and sticky interest rates. With most regions witnessing a surge in prices, Ind-Ra expects the pre-sales growth to moderate to 8 per cent to 10 per cent year-on-year in the current financial year. Inventory levels have also risen over FY24 in the premium and luxury segment, as launches increased encouraged by the sharp rise in sales and realisations, said Mahaveer Shankarlal Jain, Director, Corporate Ratings, Ind-Ra. Further, Ind-Ra expects the prices to have been higher 22 per cent year-on-year at end-2023-24 and would be subdued at around 5 per cent for 2024-25, due to the base effect and large amount of new launches planned. Ind-Ra expects the mid-income and upper mid-income segments, which emerged as the leading consumer segments in 2023-24, to continue to witness a strong buyer interest. While the premium and luxury segments witnessed sharp demand growth in 2023-24, Ind-Ra expects them to cool down due to the high base as the unsold inventory levels remain elevated and are the highest over the past five years. Tier II and III Cities to Report Significant Growth: Renewed government focus on developing infrastructure and improving connectivity across new cities, with mega projects such as highways, airports, metros, and digitization, is likely to stimulate the development of Tier II and III cities and generate substantial growth. While the relatively new markets of Thiruvananthapuram, Guwahati, Rajkot, and Ranchi market are witnessing exponential growth in housing, Outer Mumbai, Surat, Vadodara, Jaipur, Nashik, Chandigarh, and Bhopal forming over 60 per cent of the market in terms of the units sold, grew at a CAGR by 14 per cent during 2021-2023. (ANI)
Madhya Pradesh is like a shining lamp in the culture of India Mugdha Sinha
Bhopal : Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalaya has made a unique effort to showcase the social and cultural life of Madhya Pradesh through an exhibition in its South Regional Centre, Mysore. The above exhibition was inaugurated by Ms. Mugdha Sinha, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Culture, Government of India. On this occasion, she said that Madhya... The post Madhya Pradesh is like a shining lamp in the culture of India Mugdha Sinha first appeared on Central India's Premier English Daily .
53 officers transferred in BHEL
17 officers will come to Bhopal from Delhi-Noida, possibility of transfer of 200 more officers Benefit of new transfer policy, now officers needed at units and sites There are a lot of officers in Delhi, hence transfers were done; BHEL Corporate issues orders Chronicle Reporter, BHEL Under the new transfer policy in Bharat Heavy Electricals... The post 53 officers transferred in BHEL first appeared on Central India's Premier English Daily .
Absconding permanent warranty arrested
Bhopal: Keeping in mind the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, to control crime and criminals in the city, Police Commissioner Bhopal Harinarayanachari Mishra and Additional Police Commissioner Bhopal Pankaj Srivastava have been directed to take action to arrest the accused. In pursuance of the above instructions, under the guidance of Deputy Commissioner of Police Crime Akhil... The post Absconding permanent warranty arrested first appeared on Central India's Premier English Daily .
Poster-making competition held at RMNH on Earth Day
Bhopal : Regional Museum of Natural History, Bhopal (A Regional Centre of National Museum of Natural History, New Delhi) organized a Poster Making Competition on the theme Planet Vs. Plastics on 22 April, 2024 on the occasion of Earth Day. 116 Students of class 9th & 12th of various schools of Bhopal participated in this... The post Poster-making competition held at RMNH on Earth Day first appeared on Central India's Premier English Daily .
Showers lash city, rainfall expected in many dists
Bhopal: The onset of a Western Disturbance has prompted the weather department to forecast gusty winds and precipitation across MP. Over the next 24 hours, showers are anticipated in 17 districts, including Jabalpur and Chhindwara. On Monday, Bhopal witnessed cloudy skies since morning, with showers reported later in the day. Showers had lashed city on... The post Showers lash city, rainfall expected in many dists first appeared on Central India's Premier English Daily .
Oral cancer screening started in JP hospital
Use of modern equipment for the first time in Jai Prakash Hospital Chronicle Reporter, Bhopal For the first time, a special facility of autofluorescence-based equipment Velscope and Gokcells for oral cancer screening and treatment has been started in District Hospital, Bhopal. This test is being done free of cost in the dental wing of the... The post Oral cancer screening started in JP hospital first appeared on Central India's Premier English Daily .
Board tightens rules for affiliation
Schools up to 12th should be in an area of 5600 square feet JD and DEO will play important role Strict monitoring will be done by creating a website Chronicle Reporter, Bhopal To prevent arbitrariness and fraud by private schools, the rules of recognition and affiliation have been tightened. The schools which will follow the... The post Board tightens rules for affiliation first appeared on Central India's Premier English Daily .
No one from Gandhi family visited Ayodhya: CM
Bhopal : Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav today attacked the Congress and said no one from Gandhi family visited Ayodhya for a darshan of Ramlala. CM Dr. Yadav was addressing the election rally after being present at the nomination of BJP candidate Mahendra Singh Solanki of Dewas-Shajapur Lok Sabha constituency. He said that Congress should... The post No one from Gandhi family visited Ayodhya: CM first appeared on Central India's Premier English Daily .
MBBS student hangs self in her hostel room
Bhopal, Apr 22: A 22-year-old MBBS student of a private medical college in Bhopal committed suicide by hanging from the ceiling fan in the girls hostel on Monday, police said. The body of the student, identified as Rani More, was found hanging from the ceiling fan of her hostel room this morning with rope, an [] The post MBBS student hangs self in her hostel room appeared first on Northlines .
PM Modi Starts 2-Day Whirlwind Tour of Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh Today
Bhopal: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to make a two-day whirlwind tour of Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh from Tuesday to canvas for BJP for the ongoing general elections. Mr Modi is scheduled to address three public meetings in the equal number of Lok Sabha constituencies in Chhattisgarh during his two-day-tour of the state. He is scheduled to address a public meeting in Shakti under Janjgir-Champa LS constituency and another election rally in Dhamtari under Mahasamund LS constituency in Chhattisgarh on Tuesday. Mr Modi is scheduled to spend the night on April 23 in the Raj Bhavan in Raipur. He is scheduled to address a public meeting at Ambikapur under Surguja Lok Sabha constituency in Chhattisgarh on Wednesday before winding up his two-day-tour of the state. Mr Modi is scheduled to leave for Madhya Pradesh on Wednesday. He is scheduled to address two public meetings and hold a road show in Madhya Pradesh before winding up his days visit to the state on Wednesday night. Mr Modi is scheduled to address an election rally at Bartuma falling under Sagar Lok Sabha seat in Bundelkhand region of Madhya Pradesh on Wednesday. He had laid foundation stone for construction of a majestic Sant Ravidas temple being built at a cost of Rs 100 crore, around six months ago. He is then scheduled to address a public meeting at Abagaon under Harda district, falling under Betul (ST) LS constituency. He would hold a road show in Bhopal on Wednesday evening.
PM Modi to address three public rallies in MP on April 24
PM Modi to address three public rallies in MP on April 24 Bhopal: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Madhya Pradesh on April 24 and will address three back-to-back public rallies in the state. PM Modi will address an election rally in the Sagar Lok Sabha seat, following which, he will reach Harda (Betul [] The post PM Modi to address three public rallies in MP on April 24 appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Mahavir Jayanti celebrated with devotion and zeal
Procession taken out, CM also participates Bhopal: The auspicious occasion of Mahavir Jayanti was celebrated with fervour and devotion in the city, as thousands of devotees gathered to mark the birth anniversary of Lord Mahavir, the 24th Tirthankara of Jainism. The day began with devotees congregating at various Jain temples across the city to offer... The post Mahavir Jayanti celebrated with devotion and zeal first appeared on Central India's Premier English Daily .
Jeenagar Samaj fetes Neeraj Songara for success in UPSC
Bhopal: On the selection of Neeraj Songara in the Union Public Service Commission examinsation 2023, Jeenagar Samaj President Ajay Pawar, OP Borana, Govardhan Aseri, and patron Bhagwandas Dhalia feted Neeraj and his parents Rani, Ashok Songara by tying a turban and presenting them shawl and shrifal. They honored them by offering them sweets and giving... The post Jeenagar Samaj fetes Neeraj Songara for success in UPSC first appeared on Central India's Premier English Daily .
College student sexually abused, blackmailed by kin
Bhopal: A case of rape of a 22-year-old college student living in Piplani area has come to light. The accused is her relative from Bihar, who came to Bhopal and took her to a hotel and raped her. Even later, he continued to physically exploit her after issuing threats of defaming her. Ultimately, being upset... The post College student sexually abused, blackmailed by kin first appeared on Central India's Premier English Daily .
Nomination of 140 candidates found valid in third phase
Bhopal: According to the election schedule of Lok Sabha Elections-2024, the nomination papers received in 9 Lok Sabha parliamentary constituencies for the third phase were scrutinized on Saturday. During scrutiny, nomination papers of 140 candidates were found valid. The nomination papers of 13 candidates were rejected after scrutiny as they were not in accordance with... The post Nomination of 140 candidates found valid in third phase first appeared on Central India's Premier English Daily .
Bhopal : One-day awareness program on New Criminal Laws took place for engineering students at MANIT Bhopal on Saturday. As we know, the Parliament of India has enacted 3 new criminal laws namely Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bhartiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita and Bhartiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023, which will replace the colonial Indian Penal Code 1860, the... The post Awareness Program on Reformative New Bills towards a Justice System based on Indian Thinking at MANIT first appeared on Central India's Premier English Daily .
Power Outages Scheduled for 40 Areas in Bhopal, Monday, April 22, 2024
Bhopal, April 21, 2024 : Residents in over 40 areas of Bhopal will experience power outages for 5 hours on Monday, April 22, 2024. The electricity supply will be disrupted due to maintenance work being carried out by the power company. Affected Areas: The areas affected by the power cuts include: Morning 9 AM to ... Read more
Fire breaks out in Bhopal timber market; no injuries
Fire breaks out in Bhopal timber market; no injuries A fire broke out in a timber market in Madhya Pradesh capital Bhopal on Sunday night, an official said. No one was injured in the fire that started in the Chola area of the old city around 8 pm. The fire has been extinguished just now, Bhopal Municipal Corporation Fire Officer Rameshwar Neel told PTI from the spot around 11.55 pm. He said 30 water bowsers were pressed into service to put out the fire. Neel said he could not immediately comment on the cause of the fire. Our priority was to extinguish the fire, he added.
INDIA bloc has done well in first phase of Lok Sabha polls, claims Congs Digvijaya Singh
Bhopal, Apr 21: The opposition INDIA bloc has done well in the first phase of Lok Sabha polls held across the country on April 19, senior Congress leader Digvijaya Singh claimed on Sunday. Singh has been fielded by the Congress from his home turf Rajgarh in Madhya Pradesh. Good news is coming for INDIA bloc [] The post INDIA bloc has done well in first phase of Lok Sabha polls, claims Congs Digvijaya Singh appeared first on Northlines .
INDIA bloc has done well in first phase of LS polls, claims Digvijaya
Bhopal: The opposition INDIA bloc has done well in the first phase of Lok Sabha polls held across the country on April 19, senior Congress leader Digvijaya Singh claimed on Sunday. Singh has been fielded by the Congress from his home turf Rajgarh in Madhya Pradesh. Good news is coming for INDIA bloc from several 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 .
Shooting | Manu Bhaker tightens her hold on sports pistol
Having shot 582 in the first trial, Manu was in a strong position to retain her Olympic quota in the event, with the final scheduled on April 22, apart from two more trials in Bhopal.
Revolution in Labour Laws after Bhopal Gas Tragedy
The night of 3rd December 1934 in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh around 12 am workers working in the pesticide plant of Union Carbide India Limited noticed burning sensation in their eyes, they realise...
Wedding tragedy: 9 dead in road crash in Rajasthan's Jhalawar, 3 of them brothers
Kota: Nine men returning from a wedding died in a road incident in Rajasthan's Jhalawar when the car they were in collided head-on with a truck early Sunday, an officer said. The men, all of them aged 16-30, were returning from a wedding in Dungri village of Madhya Pradesh. Among the victims were Rohit, 16, Sonu, 22, and Deepak, 24, all of them brothers, Eklera Police Station SHO Sandeep Vishoni said. The other victims were identified as Ashok, 24, Hemraj, 33, Ravishankar, 25, and Rahul, 20, all of them from Bagari Mohalla of Jhalawar's Eklera village, he said. Rohit, 22, and Ramkishan, 20, who too died in the incident, were from Khanpur area of Jhalawar and Harnawda in Baran district. Manish Bagari, 18, is undergoing treatment in a critical state at a hospital, Vishoni said. The truck driver was detained and questioned, he said. Deputy Superintendent of Police Hemant Gautam said the car, a Maruti Suzuki Omni, was completely mangled. According to Gopal Bagari, a relative, around 35-40 baraatis had left from Dungri in three Omnis and two pick-ups vehicles at around 12.30 am. On the way, Bagari stopped in Khimchi village on Bhopal road for tea, while the other car sped ahead. After around 10 minutes break, Bagari resumed his journey, and after a few minutes travel, around 2.15 am, found a car in a mangled state stuck in a truck near Pachola village. The rescuers had to break open the rear gate of the car to bring out the severely injured men, at least two of them were stuck in front. Five of them were rushed to a private hospital and four to a community health centre. All nine were soon declared dead.
Bird flu in Kerala: Kovai on high alert
Kerala govt has identified the presence of H5N1 bird flu in ducks in Alappuzha. Blood samples of affected birds have been sent to the National Institute of High Security Animal Diseases in Bhopal.
Kerala Bird Flu Outbreak: What Is H5N1? All You Need To Know About Symptoms & Precautionary Measures
Confirmation of bird flu came from ducks in Ward 1 of Edathva Grama Panchayat and Ward 3 of Cheruthana Grama Panchayat, following tests conducted on symptomatic duck samples sent to a Bhopal lab
Rajasthan: 9 Dead As Wedding Car Collides With Truck In Jhalawar
The accident occurred near Eklera village in Rajasthan as a group of men were returning from a wedding processionin Bhopal.
Nine dead as car collides with truck in Rajasthan
KOTA: A car collided head-on with a truck in Rajasthan's Jhalawar district early Sunday, leaving nine men returning from a wedding dead, police said. The accident took place at 2:45 am near Eklera village when the deceased were returning from Dungri village in Bhopal, Jhalawar Superintendent of Police, Richa Tomer told PTI. While two persons were killed on the spot, seven others succumbed to injuries at a hospital. One person was critically injured in the accident and has been admitted to the Jhalawar government hospital. The deceased were aged between 18 and 30 years.
Road crash in Rajasthan leaves nine dead
Road crash in Rajasthan leaves nine dead A car collided head-on with a truck in Rajasthan's Jhalawar district early Sunday, leaving nine men returning from a wedding dead, police said. The accident took place at 2:45 am near Eklera village when the deceased were returning from Dungri village in Bhopal, Jhalawar Superintendent of Police, Richa Tomer told PTI. While two persons were killed on the spot, seven others succumbed to injuries at a hospital. One person was critically injured in the accident and has been admitted to the Jhalawar government hospital. The deceased were aged between 18 and 30 years.
Be present or necessary...: Court to Pragya Thakur
On April 8, relying on a compliance report submitted by National Investigation Agency on Thakur's medical condition, Special NIA Judge A K Lahoti granted her exemption from personal appearance but had asked the Bhopal Lok Sabha MP to remain present without fail before the court on April 20.
It would not be wrong to say that Buddhism is one of the most loved religions in the world. Buddhism, which has spread all over the world, has its roots in India. It was founded by Lord Gautam Buddha. Gautam Buddha followed the path of truth till the end of his life and always inspired people to follow the truth and choose the right path. Today, there are many monasteries, stupas, monuments, and other Buddhist sites associated with Gautam Buddha across the country which are known throughout the world. If you are also curious to know about the precious words, secrets, and philosophical and spiritual teachings of Gautam Buddha, then visit these places. These places hold great importance for history lovers. Let us know about these places... Mahabodhi Temple, Bihar Mahabodhi Temple is located in Bodh Gaya, Bihar. People who follow Buddhism consider it very sacred. This is the place where Gautam Buddha attained enlightenment sitting under the ancient Bodhi tree. The structure of the temple is very beautiful. The most special thing about this temple is that images of different religions can be seen through artifacts. Bodh Gaya is considered by Buddhists to be one of the holiest cities in the world, as it was the site where Gautam Buddha attained enlightenment under the Bodhi tree. The Mahabodhi Temple located in Bodh Gaya was given the status of World Heritage by UNESCO in the year 2002. Sarnath Temple, Varanasi Sarnath Temple needs no introduction. One of the Buddhist pilgrimage sites, Sarnath is the place where Buddha gave his first sermon to his disciples. This temple located in Varanasi was built by King Ashoka. Sarnath is a city of historical wonders with numerous Buddhist stupas, museums, ancient sites, and beautiful temples that prove to be a source of great wonder and awe for tourists. During your trip to Sarnath, you can visit Chaukhandi Stupa, Ashoka Pillar, Dhamekh Stupa, Archaeological Museum, Moolgandh Kuti Vihar, Chinese, and Thai temples, and monasteries. Kushinagar, Uttar Pradesh Located near Gorakhpur in the northeastern region of Uttar Pradesh, Kushinagar is a major Buddhist pilgrimage site. Lord Buddha is believed to have died in Kushinagar after which Emperor Ashoka built a stupa here to mark the site of Parinirvana. The stupa contains the resurrected Nirvana statue of the Buddha, with a reclining statue of the dying Buddha placed on the right side. Kushinagar is a religious city that attracts a large number of tourists, especially followers of Buddhism. Other major sites of Kushinagar include Chaitya, Rambhar Stupa, Monastery, and some popular small temples. Kesariya Stupa, Bihar Kesariya Stupa is an ancient heritage, which is famous as the world's largest ancient Buddhist stupa. According to the information, this stupa was built by Emperor Ashoka the Great. This is an important place for those interested in history and art, many important aspects of Indian history can be understood here. According to the dates recorded in the records, this huge stupa belongs to the third century. This ancient site was discovered in 1958 by the Archaeological Survey Department. The entire survey work was done by archaeologist K. Happened under the supervision of Muhammad. Before the survey, this site was considered to be an ancient Shiva temple but during the excavation, many other things of ancient times were found here. These include statues of Buddha, copper objects, Islamic coins, etc. after which it has been considered a Buddhist stupa. Tawang Monastery, Arunachal Pradesh Tawang is one of the most famous Buddhist places in India as well as a major tourist destination of Arunachal Pradesh which attracts tourists with its beauty. Situated at an altitude of about 3048 meters, Tawang is famous for many important and beautiful monasteries and is the birthplace of the Dalai Lama. Tawang Monastery is the largest monastery in India and the second largest in the world, popular as a rich, center of spirituality and knowledge. Tawang Monastery is also known as the Golden Namgyal Lhasa by the local people. The monastery library also houses a vast collection of some of the most sacred and important scriptures. Also, the Buddhist India Cultural Study Center is established here for Buddhist monks. Which is known as a shelter for more than 300 monks. Red Maitreya Temple, Leh This temple is situated in one of the most spectacular Indian locations. Right in the middle of the sky touching mountains and soothing landscapes. This religious site is a part of Thiksey Monastery and is famous for the 49-foot tall statue of Lord Buddha. Pilgrims and travelers from all over the world come here for the beauty and spiritual importance of this place. Sanchi Stupa, Madhya Pradesh Sanchi Stupa is located on the banks of Betba River, 46 km northeast of Bhopal, the capital of Madhya Pradesh state. Sanchi Stupa is one of the most prominent Buddhist sites in India. Sanchi Stupa was established in the 3rd century BC on the orders of Emperor Ashoka of the Maurya Dynasty. Where the remains of Lord Buddha are kept. A good glimpse of Buddhist art and architecture can be seen in the sculptures and monuments present at this place. For your information, let us tell you that Sanchi Stupa, world-famous for its attractive artworks, was included as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO on 15 October 1982. (PC: Lifeberrys)
Madhya Pradesh woman repeatedly raped and tortured by ex-partner, who held her captive for a month
BHOPAL: A 23-year-old woman in Madhya Pradesh's Guna district was allegedly raped and subjected to torture by her former live-in partner after she had refused to marry him. The woman had been held captive by her former partner, Ayan Khan, for over a month. The incident came to light on Tuesday after the survivor managed to escape and report the ordeal to local authorities, leading to the accused's arrest. Khan, approximately 25 years old, had resorted to extreme measures such as glueing the woman's lips shut to prevent her from calling for help. During her time in captivity, the survivor was allegedly subjected to multiple instances of physical and sexual assault, including the application of chilli powder to her genitals, wounds caused by a leather belt and water pipe and being repeatedly raped by the accused. According to local police officials, the accused was arrested and booked under IPC Sections376 (rape), 294 (obscene language), and 323 (voluntarily causing hurt). The accused has also been booked under the provisions of the Excise Act, as illicit liquor has also been seized from his possession. Meanwhile, the survivor is receiving medical treatment at Guna District Hospital, suffering from injuries including impaired vision due to chilli powder being forced into her eyes. Additional SP (ASP-Guna district) Man Singh Thakur, who confirmed the arrest, said that the woman and the accused had been in a relationship for the last two years and have been living in the same locality. The woman's captivity began a month prior, when she found herself isolated in her residence after her mother's departure to the neighbouring Shivpuri district. According to the survivor's mother, the accused had visited their house frequently, troubled the family and engaged in vandalism after her daughter refused to marry him. He dragged my daughter out of my house and took her away before locking her in a room. He has been troubling us for a long time. He has been regularly visiting our house and ransacking our property after my daughter refused to stay with him, marry him and give our parental property to him, the survivors mother told journalists at the hospital. He has even looted property from our house. As he is associated with anti-social elements, even the neighbours have never shown the courage to come to our rescue, she added. The accused's mother has come in support of the victim, demanding strong action against her son. He has even tortured us and was forcing me to leave the house. He should be given the strictest punishment, she told local reporters in Guna.
21 police, Home Guard jawans injured as bus carrying them after poll overturns
These jawans were returning to their home district Rajgarh in the state after performing their election duty when the accident occurred near Baretha Ghat on the Bhopal-Betul highway
I feel I must embody the best version of my faith: Rana Safvi
Delhi and Islamic heritage are two abiding themes in the books of scholar, translator and historian Rana Safvi, one of whose passions is to explore and document the many histories of Indian Sufism. Sample In Search of the Divine (2022) and A Saint, a Folk Tale and Other Stories (2021) . Rana is all set to make her foray into the world of fiction with Firestorm in Paradise out next month. To write in a very accessible format well-researched, well-referenced material that dispels misconceptions is how she presents her credo to Sucheta Dasgupta on the sidelines of the Jaipur Literature Festival: What drew you to study Sufism? In the past three decades or so, the world over, theres been an increase in religiosity. But this religiosity is mainly ritual-driven and also dogmatic. People are becoming very rigid about their beliefs without really studying even the scriptures or the spiritual side of their faith. When I started writing about Delhi around 2012, I began frequenting the dargahs because Delhi is characterised by them. And here I encountered a very different kind of Islam. That is what drew me and in 2017 I decided to write about it. But even before that, I have been a believing Muslim and I have gone to mosques and imambaras, but never dargahs. I realised that the essence of every faith is seeking the divine. I quote this in the beginning of my book and this is what I firmly believe. Kabir Das says, moh ko kahan dhundo re bande, main to tere paas hoon . And that is where I got the name of the book, In Search of the Divine . The divine is within us. We have to internalise our faith instead of falling into the trap of donts. Dont eat this, dont do that. Everybody needs discipline, but that is not all that there is to faith. For instances, one of the verses in the Quran says your fast and your sacrifices dont remain, your piety does. This is what drew me to Sufism and this is what I follow in my own life as well. Can you tell us an interesting story about a shrine or a saint? A favourite story of mine is about a Sheikh Ali. He has been quoted by Nizamuddin Auliya, so he would have been in the 12 th century. So Ali was sitting in the jungle with his legs stretched out before him darning his shirt when a king passed by. But seeing the king he did not draw his feet in under him at which the couriers took offence. And Ali said, but dont you see my fists are closed? I am not asking any favours from your king, he said. All Sufi saints stayed away from power. As far as shrines are concerned, my favourite shrine in Delhi is that of Sheikh Yusuf Qattal. A small red stone shrine, it is very pretty. Located near Malviya Nagar in Yusuf Sarai, it is a lesser known shrine. Another shrine I visit a lot is, of course, Nizamuddins. Now that is famous all over the world. You have written about Delhi. I was reading somewhere that you want to write about Lucknow as well. Then there are other heritage cities like Bhopal and Hyderabad. What is your favourite city? I was brought up in Lucknow. Lucknow remains deep in my heart and even I myself have been unable to understand or explain why I started writing about Delhi. From 2002 to 2012, I was in the Middle East. In 2012, I shifted back to India, started living in Noida and started researching about Delhi. Any historical fact about Lucknow that intrigues you? The generosity of the Nawabs! Their syncretism and pluralism, and those are what I live my life by. While the term Ganga-Jamuni tehzeeb actually took birth under the Sultans of Delhi, it was during the reign of the Nawabs that it came into flower. What do you think are the responsibilities of historians in todays times? To write in a very accessible format well-researched, well-referenced material that dispels misconceptions. What does it mean to be Muslim today? All the world over, there is a lot of Islamophobia. And having travelled extensively, I have seen that. So I feel that I have to be the best version of a person belonging to my religion. I am an ambassador of my own faith. What is your next project? My first novel, a historical one, is coming out in May.
Bus Carrying Security Personnel returning from election duty Overturns After Collision
A bus carrying 21 police and Home Guard personnel overturned after it collided with a truck in the Betul district of Madhya Pradesh in the early hours of Saturday. The bus was returning from election duty in Chhindwara and was heading to their home district, Rajgarh, when the accident occurred. Several security personnel were injured in the crash and were taken to Betul and Shahpur CHC hospitals for treatment. The accident happened around 4 a.m. near Baretha Ghat on the Bhopal-Betul highway, according to officials cited . Sub Divisional Officer of Police (SDOP) Shalini Paraste reported that the bus was carrying 40 personnel in total, including five policemen and 35 Home Guard personnel. Eight individuals with serious injuries were treated at the district hospital in Betul, while those with minor injuries were treated at Shahpur Hospital. The accident occurred when the bus swerved to avoid a truck that crossed its path. During the first phase of voting for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the Chhindwara constituency in Madhya Pradesh recorded a 73.85% voter turnout by 5 p.m. The state overall recorded 63.25% voting across six constituencies. Chhindwara is a significant constituency in Madhya Pradesh, with Nakul Nath, the son of Congress leader and former state chief minister Kamal Nath, seeking re-election. US National Security Advisor Postpones India Visit Amid Middle East Tensions Israel Weighs Response to Iran's Attack Amid Global Calls for Restraint UAE Crown Prince Orders Work-From-Home Amid Weather Concerns: Here's What You Need to Know
Madhya Pradesh CM's praise for PM Modi: Even politicians in Pakistan
Madhya Pradesh chief minister Mohan Yadav was addressing a gathering in Madhya Pradesh's Hoshangabad district.
Chouhan, Scindia, Digvijaya among 144 candidates in fray for Phase 3 elections in Madhya Pradesh
Morena, Bhind (SC), Gwalior, Guna, Sagar, Vidisha, Bhopal, Rajgarh and Betul (ST) seats will go to polls in the third phase on May 7.
Vellore Institute of Technology Engg Entrance Examination commences
VIJAYAWADA : The Vellore Institute of Technology Engineering Entrance Examination (VITEE)- 2024 has commenced at VIT-AP campus in Amaravati on Friday. The computer-based entrance exam, conducted annually, aims to facilitate admissions to B.Tech programmes offered at VITs campuses in Vellore, Chennai, Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh) and Bhopal. Vice-Chancellor Dr SV Kota Reddy highlighted that the entrance examination will continue at various exam centres until April 30. Candidates hailing from 125 cities across the nation and six cities abroad will take part in the online entrance exam. The results are tentatively set to be available on May 3, 2024, on www.vit.ac.in. Registrar Dr Jagadish Chandra said that the examination is conducted in three sessions daily, from 9 am to 11.30 am, 12.30 pm to 3 pm, and 4 pm to 6.30 pm. Transportation facility has been arranged for students attending VITEEE-24 from Vijayawada & Guntur. Elucidating on the admission process, Deputy Director of Admissions Dr John Pradeep outlined that eligible applicants within the 1.5 lakh rank range will have the opportunity to participate in the online counselling process for admission to B.Tech programmes.
21 police, jawans injured as bus carrying them after poll duty overturns in Madhya Pradesh
BETUL: Twenty-one police and Home Guard personnel were injured when the bus carrying them overturned in Madhya Pradesh's Betul district in the wee hours of Saturday, an official said. These jawans were returning to their home district Rajgarh in the state after performing their election duty when the accident occurred near Baretha Ghat on the Bhopal-Betul highway, the official said. The incident took place around 4 am, Sub Divisional Officer of Police (SDOP) Shalini Paraste said. It happened when the bus carrying a total of 40 jawans, including five policemen and remaining home guard, was on its way to Rajgarh after their election duty in Chhindwara, she said. Eight of the personnel who received serious injuries are being treated in the district hospital at Betul, while those with minor injuries are being treated in Shahpur hospital, the police official said. The incident took place when the bus swerved to avoid a truck that crossed its path, she said. Polling for the Chhindwara Lok Sabha seat was held on Friday.
144 candidates, including Scindia, Chouhan, and Digvijaya, to contest in 3rd phase of Lok Sabha elections in Madhya Pradesh A total of 144 candidates, including those of the ruling BJP and opposition Congress, have filed nominations for the elections to nine Lok Sabha seats in Madhya Pradesh, where polling is scheduled in the third phase on May 7, a top poll official said. Earlier, polling for only eight seats was scheduled to take place in the third phase, but due to the death of a Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) candidate in Betul (ST), election to this seat in the second phase was postponed. So, a total of nine seats will go to polls in the third phase. Guna, Vidisha and Rajgarh are some of the high-profile seats where polling will be held in the third phase. Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia and former chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan are contesting elections from Guna and Vidisha, respectively, on the BJP tickets. The Congress has fielded former chief minister and its Rajya Sabha member Digvijaya Singh from the Rajgarh seat. Madhya Pradesh's Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Anupam Rajan said the process of filing of nomination papers on nine seats of third phase was completed on Friday. A total of 223 nomination forms were filed by 144 candidates for these nine seats of third phase. On the last day on Friday, 61 candidates filed 99 nomination forms, he said. Morena, Bhind (SC), Gwalior, Guna, Sagar, Vidisha, Bhopal, Rajgarh and Betul (ST) seats will go to polls in the third phase on May 7. Morena (18 candidates), Bhind (SC) (nine), Gwalior (22), Guna (17), Sagar (14), Vidisha (19), Bhopal (28) and Rajgarh (16) saw filing of nominations by contestants, officials said. In Betul, only a BSP candidate was allowed to file the nomination after the postponement. The scrutiny of nominations will be held on Saturday while the candidates can withdraw their nominations till April 22.
West Asia tense, India needs strong government: Modi
BHOPAL : At a time when the threat of Iran-Israel war is looming large, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday highlighted the need for India to have a complete majority BJP government that will work on a war-footing to keep the country safe. Clouds of war are hovering over the world. When there is a war-like situation globally, India needs a strong government that works on a war-footing. The country needs a government that can defend it in any situation. This can be done only by the BJP government with complete majority, Modi said, addressing a Lok Sabha polls rally in Damoh district of Madhya Pradeshs Bundelkhand region. The Damoh and Khajuraho seats will go to polls in the second phase on April 26. Without naming Pakistan, Modi raised the issue of financial crisis and bankruptcy-like situations existing in the neighbouring country. Currently, the situation is bad in many countries. Many nations are turning bankrupt. One of our neighbours, who was the supplier of terror, is now longing even for wheat flour, he said. Adding in the same vein, he accused the Congress government of weakening the countrys defence sector and not looking beyond their self-interest in defence and weapon deals. The entire country has seen how the Congress put all its power to prevent the Indian Air Force from getting the Rafale fighter craft. Had there been a Congress regime even now, Indias indigenous light combat aircraft Tejas would not have been up in the sky. Under the BJP government, not only is our defence establishment becoming Atmanirbhar (self-dependent), but the country is also donning the new identity of becoming an exporter of weapons. This year alone, the defence exports from India have touched Rs 21,000 crore. As I speak now, our BrahMos missiles are ready to be exported to the Philippines, Modi commented. Taking a dig at the Congress and other INDIA bloc leaders for not attending the January 22 Ram temple consecration at Ayodhya, Modi said, Even the head of the Ansari family, which had been fighting against Hindus in courts for the Babri Masjid since two generations, not just welcomed the Supreme Court verdict on Ayodhya, but also attended the Ram temple foundation laying and consecration ceremonies. But the Congress and other INDI Alliance leaders rejected the invite to appease their vote banks, Modi said. Weapons exporter Modi said that under the BJP government, the defence establishment is becoming self-reliant, and the country is also donning the new identity of an exporter of weapons. The defence exports from India this year touched Rs 21,000 crore, he said.
Bird flu: Over 20,000 ducks culled in two panchayats in Alappuzha district
ALAPPUZHA: More than 20,000 ducks were culled in the bird flu-affected panchayats of Edathua and Cheruthana in Alappuzha on Friday. Animal husbandry department officials said eight rapid response teams (RRTs) were formed under the department, and completed the culling by evening. The carcasses were burned using kerosene and sugar, the officials said. The area will be under observation for another week. The district administration has declared the areas in the two panchayats as flu-affected and banned transportation of birds from there to other places in the district. Sale of eggs, feeds, and manure of duck, chicken and other birds has been banned for two weeks, said an official. The presence of H5N1 subtype of the Influenza A virus was detected in ducks in the two panchayats. Three farmers were also found infected. The ducks started to fall by April 12. The animal husbandry officials sent the dead birds samples to the National Institute of High Security Animal Diseases (NIHSAD) in Bhopal, which identified the virus on Wednesday.
