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MP: Students going to Delhi CJP protest forced to get off train

Narmadapuram: Nearly 15 students travelling to New Delhi to participate in the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) agitation on October 10 were allegedly forced to alight from a train at Itarsi junction in Madhya Pradeshs Narmadapuram district. A purported video of cops forcing the students to leave the train has gone viral on social media. Fourteen 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 .

From Pune to Delhi: protest organisers allege detentions ahead of october 10 rally

With just one day remaining before the proposed October 10 protest in Delhi, organisers including the Cockroach Janta Party, AISF and SFI have alleged that activists and students are being detained or questioned across multiple states. Student groups claim protesters travelling to Delhi have been stopped in places including Madhya Pradesh, while organisers allege detentions, police visits and questioning of activists families in several states. Meanwhile, Delhi Police have intensified security preparations, increased deployments and are monitoring mobilisation efforts ahead of the planned demonstration. As both sides present sharply different accounts, attention is turning to whether protesters will be able to reach Delhi and how authorities will respond on October 10.

SunBridge BioEnergy commences ethanol production at Seoni in Madhya Pradesh

SunBridge BioEnergy Ltd., the bioenergy arm of SunBridge Group, has commenced commercial production at its grain-based, fuel-grade ethanol manufacturing facility in Seoni, Madhya Pradesh. The development marks the company

Madhya Pradesh Man Falls To Death From 12th Floor Of Greater Noida Society

According to police, they received information about the incident on Friday and sent a team to the spot and completed the identification process.

Madhya Pradesh Eyes Major Tourism Boost, Plans 'Adventure Year' in 2027

Madhya Pradesh targets growth in MICE and adventure travel, with Indore and Bhopal identified as key hubs and 2027 proposed as Adventure Year.

Madhya Pradesh Sets Its Sights on Global Tourism After Record 21 Crore Visitors

Madhya Pradesh hosts Travel Mart 2026 with 21 crore visitors in 2025, MoUs on AI-based digital tourism, wildlife and rural tourism, and plans for INR 520 crore investments.

AISF alleges 22 female students travelling to Delhi were detained by Madhya Pradesh police

AISF alleges 22 female students travelling to Delhi were detained by Madhya Pradesh police

Congress Leader Demands SIT Investigation Into Alleged Liquor Scam in Madhya Pradesh

Jitu Patwari calls for an independent SIT probe into a 1,000 crore liquor scam involving nightclubs and real estate in Madhya Pradesh. Congress Leader Demands SIT Investigation Into Alleged Liquor Scam in Madhya Pradesh

Tested by mud and water, in Bundelkhand

After months of protests in Chhatarpur district over the Ken-Betwa river link project, the next leg of the jal satyagraha by tribal people in Madhya Pradeshs Bundelkhand will soon complete a month. Hundreds affected by the State governments Majhgaon irrigation project are protesting in Panna district, seeking fair compensation and rehabilitation while alleging irregularities in the process. Mehul Malpani gauges the anger and frustration of those who say their movement is being crushed by force

MPPSC Law Officer Recruitment 2026

Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC) has released the notification for 4 Law Officer posts. Eligible candidates can apply online at mppsc.mp.gov.in from 15 October 2026 to 05 November 2026.

MP High Court Jobs 2026: 418 Vacancies for Graduates, Salary Up to 91,300; Apply Before October 27

MP High Court Recruitment 2026: Graduates looking for government employment in Madhya Pradesh have a new opportunity to apply for positions in the state's district and sessions courts. According to the recruitment details reported on October 9, 2026, the Madhya Pradesh High Court has announced a rec...

Delhi-NCR likely to witness light rain, strong winds; AQI remains moderate to poor

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) The plains of North India, including Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab and Haryana, may experience light rain, overcast skies, and strong winds over the next few days as weather conditions change amid the withdrawal of the southwest monsoon. Cyclonic activity associated with the retreating monsoon is expected to bring heavy rainfall over the next three days, particularly across Uttarakhand, Bihar and Jharkhand. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued rain alerts for 14 states, warning of heavy showers in several regions. The effects of the retreating monsoon are likely to be felt across West Bengal, Bihar and Jharkhand over the next three to four days. Meanwhile, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal are expected to receive heavy rainfall between October 9 and 11. Delhi, Punjab and Haryana are likely to witness cloudy skies and light rain till October 14. Western and eastern Uttar Pradesh may receive rainfall from October 9 to 11. Light rain is expected in eastern Rajasthan on October 12, while Delhi-NCR may experience light showers accompanied by strong winds on October 10 and 11. Western Rajasthan is also likely to witness strong winds on October 11. According to the IMD, Uttarakhand is likely to receive heavy rainfall till October 14, while Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh may experience heavy showers on Friday and Saturday and again on October 13 and 14. In Uttarakhand, districts including Pithoragarh, Chamoli and Rudraprayag have been placed under a heavy rain alert. The department has advised pilgrims undertaking the Char Dham Yatra, particularly those visiting Kedarnath and Badrinath, to remain vigilant. In Himachal Pradesh, Chamba, Kullu, Manali and Shimla are likely to receive rainfall on October 13 and 14. Jammu and Kashmir may also witness significant weather changes, with thunderstorms, lightning and strong winds forecast in areas including Doda, Pulwama, Anantnag, Poonch, Udhampur and Srinagar. Bihar and Jharkhand are likely to receive light to moderate rainfall in some areas till October 11. Patna, Ranchi and Dhanbad are among the places where thunderstorms and lightning are possible. The IMD has also warned of heavy rainfall in Bihar and the Gangetic plains of West Bengal. Rainfall is expected to continue in Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Mizoram and Tripura until October 14. Eastern Madhya Pradesh may receive rain till October 11, while Chhattisgarh is likely to witness showers on October 14. Rewa, Satna and Shahdol in eastern Madhya Pradesh may experience rainfall accompanied by winds reaching speeds of up to 50 kmph. Meanwhile, Delhi's air quality remained in the moderate to poor categories, with monitoring stations recording varying levels of pollution. Dwarka Sector 8 recorded an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 231, followed by R.K. Puram at 219, Punjabi Bagh at 211, Narela at 210, and Pusa and NSUT Jaffarpur at 203 each. Other stations, including Burari, Badarpur, Mandir Marg, Aya Nagar, CRRI Mathura Road, Chandni Chowk, JNU, Burari Crossing, Ashok Vihar, Dr Karni Singh Shooting Range, Jahangirpuri and Rohini, recorded AQI readings ranging from 115 to 198.

MP CM Mohan Yadav to visit Harda today, inspect hospital, old-age home

Digital Desk | Harda, Oct 9 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav will visit Harda district on Friday to inspect healthcare and elderly care facilities, interact with entrepreneurs and farmers, and review the progress of government programmes and public grievance redressal mechanism. According to the schedule, Chief Minister Yadav is scheduled to reach Harda by helicopter at 12.35 p.m. and will spend around three-and-a-half hours in the district. During the visit, the Chief Minister will inspect the district hospital to review the availability of healthcare facilities and services. CM Yadav will also visit an old-age home to assess the arrangements for elderly residents. At the District Panchayat, CM Yadav will participate in a series of interaction programmes, including 'Udyami Samvad' with entrepreneurs and 'Yashasvi Samvad' with achievers. He will also attend 'Agrani Krishi Samvad', an interaction with progressive farmers, to discuss issues concerning the agricultural sector and farmers. A public interaction session is also scheduled, during which local issues and public concerns are expected to be raised before the chief minister. Chief Minister Yadav will subsequently attend a district-level review meeting to assess the implementation of government schemes and the progress of administrative work in Harda. He will also participate in the 'Samadhan Online' grievance redressal programme, under which public complaints are reviewed for resolution. Meanwhile, Narmadapuram Divisional Commissioner Shrikant Banoth, Harda Collector Siddharth Jain and Superintendent of Police Shashank reviewed the preparations for the chief minister's visit on Thursday evening. The officials took stock of the arrangements for the scheduled programmes and other logistical requirements. The district police have issued a traffic diversion plan in view of the visit to regulate vehicular movement and ensure the smooth conduct of the chief minister's engagements. Harda district administration has made arrangements for the hospital inspection, a visit to the old-age home, interaction programmes and a district-level review meeting.

Madhya Pradesh attracts Rs 90,000 crore in Mumbai roadshow

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The Ride to Work: A Journey from Cycling for Health to a Healthier India

Every morning, while most commuters in Delhi prepare themselves for another battle with traffic, fuel costs and pollution, there is one commuter who chooses a different routeone powered not by petrol or diesel, but by his own legs. For him, cycling to work is not merely a means of commuting. It is a way of life, a commitment to health and an expression of concern for the environment. The journey began in December 2012, when he decided to cycle from Millennium Apartment, Sector-9, Dwarka, to his workplace at Bhikaji Cama Place, New Delhi. The daily round trip was more than 35 kilometres. What began as an experiment for better health gradually became a passion, and eventually a personal mission to encourage others to embrace cycling. I started cycling to improve my health, he recalls. After a few days of riding on the busy roads of Delhi, I started enjoying it. The rides became joy rides. From necessity to passion Cycling was not entirely new to him. His first association with the bicycle goes back to his student days in Allahabad, when he rode nearly 40 kilometres a day to attend college and tuition classes before returning home. A second phase followed in Dehradun, where cycling became a convenient way of travelling to different places while giving tuition. But the third and most enduring phase began when he was posted to the Employees Provident Fund Organisations Head Office at Bhikaji Cama Place, New Delhi. After years of service, he found himself becoming less active and gaining weight. It was his batchmate and Regional Commissioner in EPFO, Shri Subhash Sharma, who suggested cycling as a way to improve his health. That suggestion changed his routineand eventually much more. The 35-kilometre daily commute soon became a regular part of life. On one occasion, he even rode nearly 50 kilometres at a stretch, taking only a brief ten-minute break. What began as a personal health initiative gradually acquired a larger purpose: Health and Environment. A bicycle can say much about a society For him, cycling is also a measure of how a society thinks about quality of life. He believes that a society that encourages cycling is investing simultaneously in health, environmental sustainability, productivity and happiness. A healthy citizen, he argues, is more productive and less vulnerable to lifestyle-related illnesses. Every bicycle replacing a motorised vehicle also means less fuel consumption and less pollution. He points to countries such as the Netherlands and Denmark, where cycling has become an integral part of everyday life. In Utrecht, for example, cycling infrastructure has been developed on a scale that makes the bicycle a practical mode of daily transportation. The lesson, he believes, is relevant to India as well. Cycling is not simply about exercise, is the underlying message of his campaign. It is about creating healthier people and healthier surroundings. Taking the message beyond the bicycle His journey did not stop with his own daily rides. During his posting in Madhya Pradesh, he began involving government officials, educational institutions, social organisations and citizens in cycling initiatives. Collectors, Superintendents of Police, Commissioners, students and members of various organisations participated in cycle rallies. The first major cycle rally in Gwalior, organised in November 2015, brought together more than 600 cyclists. Several organisations participated, including the BSF, Air Force, educational institutions, universities, professional organisations and the EPFO. Over time, cycling events were organised in several places, including Gwalior, Morena, Shivpuri, Bhind, Datia, Dabra, Sagar, Rajgarh, Narwar and Jaura. In all, 16 cycle rallies were organised in different parts of Madhya Pradesh. The purpose was never simply to organise an event. The larger objective was to make cycling visible and socially acceptableto demonstrate that a bicycle can be a serious mode of transport for students, professionals, government officers and ordinary citizens alike. From 35 kilometres to 600 kilometres The passion also took him into the world of endurance cycling. Under Audax India events, cyclists attempt long-distance rides of 200, 300, 400 and 600 kilometres within prescribed time limits. Those who successfully complete the required series are recognised as Super Randonneurs. He successfully completed the 200 km, 300 km, 400 km and 600 km events in 2016. What makes the achievement particularly interesting is that he undertook these challenging rides on relatively inexpensive hybrid bicycles, whereas road bicycles are more commonly associated with such endurance events. His experience demonstrates that cycling need not always be an expensive pursuit. Determination, consistency and willingness to ride can matter as much as sophisticated equipment. Can Delhi become more cycle-friendly? Delhi has wide roads and, in his view, has the potential to become a much more cycle-friendly city. The bigger challenge is the increasing pressure from motorised vehicles and the limited availability of dedicated cycling infrastructure. While commuting from Dwarka towards Bhikaji Cama Place, he often used bylanes and could cover approximately 22.5 kilometres in about an hour. His suggestion is straightforward: create dedicated cycling lanes wherever possible, provide secure bicycle parking and make cycling a practical choice rather than merely a recreational activity. He also believes that workplaces can contribute by providing facilities such as secure bicycle parking and bathing or changing facilities for employees who cycle to work. Making cycling a national movement His vision extends beyond individual cyclists. He believes that the government can encourage cycling through public recognition, cycling events, incentives for employees who cycle to work, bicycle subsidies, dedicated tracks and better parking facilities. Cycling, in his view, should become part of a broader national programme involving health, environment, sports, education, tourism and urban planning. He proposes publicly recognising people who cycle extraordinary distances to work, organising cyclathons, promoting cycling alongside other health initiatives and encouraging Indian manufacturers to produce world-class bicycles. Most importantly, he believes that cycling should be made attractive to young people. Rather than beginning with extremely demanding endurance events, he suggests that organised 50-kilometre and 100-kilometre events could bring more newcomers into the cycling movement. Leading by example Cycling to work as a senior government officer has occasionally attracted different opinions from friends and colleagues. But he says that he has never regarded this as a serious obstacle. For him, the choice is personaland purposeful. At a time when traffic congestion, pollution, stress and lifestyle-related illnesses are increasing, he believes that public servants and other professionals can play an important role by leading through personal example. The bicycle, in his philosophy, is therefore more than a vehicle. It represents discipline, simplicity, health, sustainability and personal responsibility. A simple message After years of cycling, organising rallies and participating in long-distance events, his message remains remarkably simple: Life is beautiful; make it more beautiful through consistent effort. He believes that people should strive for happiness, health and self-development rather than constantly pursuing material wealth. His daily ride to work is perhaps the most visible expression of that philosophy. For more than a decade, the bicycle has taken him through Delhis roads, the towns of Madhya Pradesh and hundreds of kilometres of endurance rides. But the destination has never been only a workplace or a finishing line. The destination is a healthier individual, a cleaner environment and, ultimately, a happier society. And tomorrow morning, as Delhi's traffic begins another crowded day, the wheels will turn again.

Assam: Dima Hasao

Haflong: Ten-year-old taekwondo player Manish Rongmai from Assams Dima Hasao won a bronze medal at the National Taekwondo Championship 2026, held in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, from October 2 to 4. Manish secured the bronze in the Sub-Junior category in Poomsae, putting up a notable performance at the national-level championship. A resident of Sarkari Bagan in [] The post Assam: Dima Hasaos Manish Rongmai wins bronze at National Taekwondo Championship 2026 appeared first on NorthEast Now .

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MP Congress protests over SIR, backs Rahul Gandhis agitation

Digital Desk | Bhopal, Oct 8 (IANS) The Madhya Pradesh Congress on Thursday staged protests across the state against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, extending support to Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi's agitation in New Delhi and demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The protests were organised at block and district levels following a nationwide call by the Congress leadership. In Bhopal, former Chief Minister Digvijaya Singh, Madhya Pradesh Congress president Jitu Patwari and Leader of the Opposition Umang Singhar led a march from Board Office Square to the Ambedkar statue. Congress workers raised slogans against the Election Commission and later staged a sit-in protest at Board Office Square. Several protesters sat and lay on the road, disrupting traffic at the busy intersection. Speaking to reporters, Digvijaya Singh said the Congress was protesting to protect citizens' voting rights. We have to sit on the road in the interest of the people. We are protesting to restore the rights that have been taken away from the people, he said. Singh alleged that democracy was being undermined in the country. The votes of 13 crore people have been stolen. Who stole these votes? This is not a battle for Rahul Gandhi or Priyanka Gandhi; it is a fight for the rights of the people of this country, he said, alleging that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) was promoting a dictatorial style of governance. He also demanded the resignation of Gyanesh Kumar, saying that democracy required an impartial Election Commission. If Prime Minister Narendra Modi has even a little sensitivity, he should seek the resignation of Gyanesh Kumar. If the Election Commission is not impartial, democracy will not survive, he said. Patwari said the Congress was observing a Black Day across the state in protest against the police action on LoP Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and INDIA bloc MPs during their demonstration in Delhi. He said the party would continue to raise questions regarding electoral rolls and the election process through democratic means and would continue its campaign to protect voting rights. In Bhopal, some protesters climbed the Ambedkar statue and raised slogans, prompting deployment of additional police personnel. NSUI workers also attempted to spray black paint on a poster of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, leading to an argument with the police. Protests were also held in several other districts. In Indore, Congress workers burnt an effigy of Gyanesh Kumar and raised slogans demanding his resignation. In Sagar, party workers dressed in black and tied their hands with ropes before burning an effigy of the Chief Election Commissioner. The Congress also alleged that more than 15 party workers travelling to Delhi to join LoP Rahul Gandhi's protest were made to deboard a train at Itarsi. Earlier in the day, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav criticised the Congress for blaming the Election Commission for its electoral setbacks and said the party should introspect about its organisation and leadership. Referring to Congress governments in Kerala and Himachal Pradesh, Yadav questioned the party's criticism of the electoral process. If there is distrust in the Election Commission's process, then what is the meaning of Congress's victory in Kerala? he said.

CBI arrests 4 imposters who wrote bank job exams on behalf of candidates

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 8 (IANS) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Thursday busted an impersonation and cheating network operating across Delhi, Bihar, Haryana and West Bengal and arrested four key operatives, including one CGST Inspector, who undermined the integrity of public examinations for bank jobs. The CBI had registered a First Information Report (FIR) registered on a complaint filed by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS), a statement said. The CBI Special Task Branch Mumbai executed coordinated, multi-state raids and arrested four individuals who fraudulently infiltrated multiple stages of the selection process, including written examinations and interviews by physically posing as candidates, the statement added. The imposters appeared in exams, on behalf of original candidates, undermining the integrity of public examinations and depriving genuine, hardworking aspirants of their rightful opportunities, the CBI said. In a separate case, the CBI arrested the Principal of Kendriya Vidyalaya in Madhya Pradesh's ltarsi, and a middleman on October 7 in a bribery case. The CBI registered the case immediately on allegations that the accused demanded an undue advantage of Rs 3 lakh from Bhopal-based firms which were awarded the renovation work at the school. The bribe amount was demanded for releasing payment of pending bills -- amounting to Rs 8 lakh -- of the firms pertaining to work orders issued to these firms by school through Government e-Marketplace (GeM), a CBI statement said. The CBI laid a trap and caught the accused Principal Shraddha Pathak and middleman while accepting an undue advantage of Rs 3 lakh. Searches were conducted at the residential and office premises of the accused in Itarsi and Agra and property-related documents have been seized. The complaint was filed by Rishi Jain whose firm R.J. International Supplier was awaiting release of payment from Pathak. The CBI's Bhopal Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB), verified the complaint received from Jain on October 6 in the presence of independent witness, the statement said. During the said verification, demand of Rs 3 lakh in lieu of releasing of payment of pending bills on the part of Shraddha Pathak, Principal of Kendriya Vidyalaya in Itarsi, was confirmed, the CBI FIR said, which was filed after approval from Ganga Ram Punia, CBI/Special Police Establishment's Superintendent of Police of Bhopal ACB.

MP detects 1.12 lakh TB patients through intensified screening: Dy CM

Digital Desk | Bhopal, Oct 8 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh has detected 1.12 lakh tuberculosis (TB) patients through intensified screening, Deputy Chief Minister Rajendra Shukla said on Thursday. The state has stepped up its TB elimination drive by involving youth volunteers and NCC cadets in door-to-door screening to identify suspected patients and ensure their early linkage with healthcare services. Shukla said the intensified screening had resulted in the identification of a significantly higher number of TB patients and helped ensure timely treatment. Earlier, only 25,000 to 30,000 patients could be identified. Through extensive screening, more patients are now being detected, and their treatment is being started on time, he said. He was speaking at a state-level programme at Gandhi Medical College in Bhopal, where JOSH (Joint Squad for Health) teams were launched to involve young people in the TB elimination campaign. Union Health and Family Welfare Minister J.P. Nadda virtually launched the JOSH teams at the national level from New Delhi. The JOSH teams, comprising MY Bharat volunteers and NCC cadets, have been formed at the block and district levels. They will assist health workers in door-to-door screening, create awareness, identify suspected TB patients, and help connect them with health services. Shukla said regular medication for six months, nutritious food and support from Nikshay Mitras were helping TB patients recover and become TB Champions. Health awareness and timely screening are important to prevent serious diseases, he said, calling upon young people to actively participate in the TB elimination campaign. The Deputy Chief Minister also urged pregnant women to undergo antenatal check-ups on time and asked gram panchayats to remain vigilant in this regard. He said the state was also conducting extensive screening for non-communicable diseases, including hypertension, diabetes, fatty liver disease and sickle cell anaemia. Minister of State for Public Health and Medical Education Narendra Shivaji Patel said youth participation was crucial for TB elimination and that collective efforts would accelerate the goal of making Madhya Pradesh TB-free. During the programme, eight TB-free gram panchayats, three Nikshay Mitras, and five health officials and health workers were honoured for their contribution to the TB elimination campaign. More than 200 participants attended the programme in person, while over 5,000 people from across Madhya Pradesh participated virtually.

Sham Marriage Racket: Five Arrested In Madhya Pradesh

Dewas Police in Madhya Pradesh have arrested five members of a gang, including three women, for allegedly defrauding men seeking brides through sham marriages. The gang would arrange weddings, collect money, and then the 'bride' would flee. Preliminary investigations indicate at least four families were defrauded, with one victim losing Rs 1.50 lakh.

Madhya Pradesh prisoner, nicknamed Mr Good who never skipped parole, escapes from jail just 9-months before his 14-year sentence completed

In an unexpected turn of events, Acchelal Prajapati fled from Satna Central Jail in Madhya Pradesh, where he was nearing the end of a fourteen-year sentence for the murder of his wife. Prajapati had been known for his outstanding behavior, returning from parole without fail. The timing of his escape, just eight days before his anticipated release, has confounded authorities, prompting them to consider the motivations behind his drastic action.

Madhya Pradesh Travel Mart to Give Global Identity to State's Tourism Economy: CS Ashok Barnwal

MPTM 2026 spotlights MP tourism with 177 stalls, digital showcases, and rural experiences to attract international and domestic travellers.

Congress should introspect instead of blaming EC for poll defeats: MP CM

Digital Desk | Bhopal, Oct 8 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Thursday criticised the Congress for blaming the Election Commission for its electoral setbacks, saying the party should instead introspect on its organisation and leadership. Yadav's remarks came as the Madhya Pradesh Congress prepared to hold a foot march in Bhopal in support of the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, amid an intensifying Opposition campaign against the Election Commission in New Delhi. The Chief Minister said the Congress had itself benefited from the electoral process that it was now questioning, pointing to its governments in Kerala and Himachal Pradesh. If there is distrust in the Election Commissions process, then what is the meaning of Congress victory in Kerala? Mohan Yadav said. He is on a visit to Mumbai. Talking to the media, Yadav said Congress should examine why its political base had weakened in several states instead of holding the poll panel responsible for repeated electoral defeats. Yadav referred to Congress's prolonged absence from power in West Bengal and its weak position in Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, saying these issues required introspection within the party. Congress should introspect and strengthen its organisation instead of blaming the Election Commission for every defeat, he said. He said India was the world's largest democracy and elections were conducted through a constitutional framework under the Election Commission. According to Yadav, electoral defeats should not be used as a reason to question constitutional institutions. The Chief Minister also said Rahul Gandhi should introspect on the Congress's electoral performance and leadership. The remarks came amid protests by Congress and other Opposition parties against the Election Commission over electoral rolls and the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise. On October 6, Gandhi, Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and several INDIA bloc leaders were detained by police during a march towards the Election Commission office in New Delhi. The Opposition leaders were protesting over alleged irregularities in electoral rolls and demanding accountability from the poll panel. On October 7, Rahul Gandhi and other Opposition MPs were again detained during a protest in Delhi after they attempted to march towards Jantar Mantar. The Opposition has accused the Election Commission of irregularities in the electoral-roll revision process and has demanded the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. In Bhopal, state Congress president Jitu Patwari and Leader of Opposition Umang Singhar are scheduled to lead a foot march at 5 p.m. on Thursday in solidarity with Gandhi. The state Congress had earlier staged a protest outside the Chief Electoral Officer's office in Bhopal following Gandhi's detention in Delhi on October 6.

RPG Group exploring possibility to set up greenfield tyre plant in MP

RPG Group is exploring the establishment of a greenfield tyre plant in Madhya Pradesh for expansion. Chairman Harsh Goenka mentioned that they already have a facility in Jabalpur, which they aim to augment. A meeting with Chief Minister Mohan Yadav was held to discuss this potential new project. Details about the capacity and investment for the proposed facility are still being worked on.

IIM Indore Scholarship Details: Who Can Apply? Check Amount

IIM Indore Admission: The Madhya Pradesh Government Higher Education department every year provides scholarships to undergraduate, postgraduate, PhD students.

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Madhya Pradesh unveils major MoUs and LoAs at MP Travel Mart 2026, proposing faster approvals, land allotment and job creation across tourism, heritage and film sectors.

After Impressive IPL 2026 With SRH, Shivang Kumar Calls India Cap 'ultimate Goal'

Madhya Pradesh Premier League: Sunrisers Hyderabad and Madhya Pradesh bowling all-rounder Shivang Kumar called an India cap his ultimate goal after putting up impressive performances in the IPL and in the domestic circuit. Shivang, the left-arm wrist spinner, picked up nine wickets in 13 matches in IPL 2026 and was recently with the Indian Test squad as a net bowler for the one-off Test against Afghanistan and then in Sri Lanka. However, an India cap remains his ultimate goal. It feels good, but right now I am not dwelling on the fact that I have played in the IPL and have served as India's net bowler - every player in the IPL is one of the best from their state or country, which is why the IPL is the best league in the world, he said, as quoted by Cricinfo. So going and performing there, it still takes a bit of time to sink in. But IPL is not the ultimate goal; India is the ultimate goal. There is still a long way to go, a lot of cricket to play. This was just the first season, and it was only the beginning, Shivang added. Shivang went to the pre-season camp with the SRH and straightaway got a hint that he would be a regular in IPL 2026 for them. I had received hints right from the first day of the pre-season camp that I was going to feature in the playing XI from the very first match, Shivang said about his SRH experience. The coaches were discussing strategies with me, setting up different scenarios for my bowling, and even telling me, 'you are our wicket-taker.' I had done well in the practice matches too, so I knew I would get an opportunity. I didn't get the chance in the opening match, but from the second match onwards, I became a regular. He didn't have a great start to his IPL career; however, he took crucial wickets in his third match against the Punjab Kings. The team management was very positive and confident that I would do well. Because of their confidence, I developed the self-belief that I could perform well even at this level, Shivang said. A new player needs exactly this kind of environment to grow and bring out their best. It works like magic, and you perform well. Whatever I could, I delivered this year, and hopefully, I will do even better next year. He also spoke on the support he received from head coach Daniel Vettori and bowling coach Varun Aaron. As a spinner himself, (head coach Daniel) Vettori understands a bowler's mindset. Sometimes, when I leaked runs and went wicketless for a couple of games, he would come up to me during the strategic timeouts and tell me, 'You are bowling well; even good balls can be hit for sixes, so don't think much about it.' That support meant a lot, making me feel that I could pull things back, he said on Vettori. If I didn't bowl well or went for runs in a match, Varun bhaiya never let me feel low. On those days, he would speak to me using very kind, positive words and would even tell me, 'You are bowling now at just 50% of your potential; you can do much better.' When a player who has represented the country in Test cricket tells you things like that, it gives you a massive boost, Shivang reflected on Aaron's support. Shivang already brings a rare left-arm wrist spin to the game, but he becomes even more unique as he can bat too. He did not get much chance with the SRH, but he has batted at a 180.22 strike rate in the ongoing Madhya Pradesh Premier League. If I didn't bowl well or went for runs in a match, Varun bhaiya never let me feel low. On those days, he would speak to me using very kind, positive words and would even tell me, 'You are bowling now at just 50% of your potential; you can do much better.' When a player who has represented the country in Test cricket tells you things like that, it gives you a massive boost, Shivang reflected on Aaron's support. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS

Conspiracies, possibility of sting operations against Congress Ministers cannot be ruled out: Karnataka Dy CM

Digital Desk | Koppal (Karnataka), Oct 8 (IANS) Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister, G. Parameshwara, on Thursday said the possibility of conspiracies and attempts to defame the state government through sting operations could not be ruled out, following Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar's caution to ministers about possible attempts to target them. Speaking to reporters at Gunnala village in Koppal district, Dy CM Parameshwara said the Chief Minister had an Intelligence wing and might have received inputs suggesting that Congress ministers could be targeted through sting operations. The Chief Minister has an Intelligence wing with him and he might also have received Intelligence inputs in this regard. Based on this, he might have told the ministers to be careful about sting operations, Dy CM Parameshwara said. He said there could be attempts to bring disrepute to the state government and that the Chief Minister might have issued the warning against this backdrop. There might be intentions and attempts to bring disrepute to the state government. In this backdrop, he might have cautioned the ministers, he said. Dy CM Parameshwara, who had served as Home Minister for eight years, said Intelligence agencies routinely provide inputs to the government and ministers based on their reports. I was also Home Minister for eight years. We receive Intelligence inputs and, when we get reports, the Chief Minister communicates accordingly, he said. The Deputy Chief Minister said the Chief Minister might have received information that sting agencies were targeting Congress ministers and had, therefore, warned them to remain cautious. In his knowledge, it must have come to his notice that sting agencies are targeting Congress ministers. In this backdrop, he has given a warning to be careful, Parameshwara said. Asked about the possibility of conspiracies, Parameshwara said such a possibility could not be ruled out. There are chances. I won't rule it out. There might be conspiracies. These developments are likely to happen. Why don't they happen? They will happen, he said. His remarks came amid growing concerns within the ruling Congress over alleged attempts to target ministers and leaders through Central agencies and sting operations. The issue gained prominence after CM Shivakumar cautioned ministers about the possibility of such operations and claimed that attempts had earlier been made to trap him after he became Chief Minister. Meanwhile, Karnataka Home Minister Priyank Kharge further alleged that the Centre was making continuous efforts to bring down the Congress government in the state, claiming that central agencies such as the Income Tax Department, Enforcement Directorate (ED) and Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), along with sting operations, were being used for the purpose. Kharge said he was unaware of the source of Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy's information but claimed that the Chief Minister and senior ministers had received inputs about attempts by central agencies to destabilise the state government. It can be noted that Union Minister Kumaraswamy had stated that CM Shivakumar himself is getting the sting operations done against his ministers. I don't know from where Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy got his information. But the information that has come to the Chief Minister and senior ministers is that the IT, ED or any other agency has attempted to somehow bring down this government, Kharge said. He alleged that the central government was desperate to dislodge the Congress government in Karnataka and attributed this to the performance of the state government. The central government is desperate to dislodge the government in Karnataka. The reason is simple. We have delivered and reached the guarantees to the people without any issues. Major works are being carried out across the state, be it in the coastal region or Kalyana Karnataka, he said. Kharge said Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar was actively engaging with people and working across the state, and alleged that Kumaraswamy's criticism of the Chief Minister stemmed from jealousy. The Chief Minister today is active among the people and is working. Out of this jealousy, Union Minister Kumaraswamy is issuing statements. His claim that Chief Minister Shivakumar himself is doing it is purely a statement out of jealousy, Kharge said. He, however, maintained that the alleged attempts to destabilise the government were a reality and not merely a political allegation. But this is a fact, he said. Kharge alleged that the Centre had previously used similar methods against elected governments in other states. Referring to Maharashtra, Assam, Goa, Andhra Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh, he claimed that central agencies and other means had been used to weaken or bring down Congress governments. If you look at history, see what they did in Maharashtra, Assam, Goa, Andhra Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh. Central-sponsored schemes like IT, ED and CBI, along with sting operations, are being used to bring down the Congress government in Karnataka, he said. His remarks came amid a political confrontation between the ruling Congress and the BJP-JD(S) Opposition over allegations of attempts to destabilise the Karnataka government and concerns within the Congress over possible sting operations targeting its ministers and leaders.

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Digital Desk | Sagar, Oct 7 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh on Wednesday expanded its cheetah reintroduction programme to a third habitat with Chief Minister Mohan Yadav releasing two cheetahs, male Vyom and female Neera, at the Rani Durgavati Tiger Reserve in Sagar. The development is significant for India's cheetah conservation programme as the two animals have been introduced into a reserve that already has tigers, unlike some of the state's other cheetah habitats. Yadav said Madhya Pradesh had emerged as a suitable landscape for the reintroduction of the species, which became extinct in Asia. The successful reintroduction in Madhya Pradesh of the cheetah, a species that had become extinct in Asia, is an important example of wildlife conservation, he said. The Chief Minister said the cheetah population in Madhya Pradesh had increased to 60 from the initial eight animals brought to India, describing the rise as an indication of strengthening wildlife management and the state's developing ecosystem. The two cheetahs released on Wednesday were named Vyom and Neera. Yadav said two more cheetahs would be brought to the reserve next month. From the initial eight cheetahs, their number has now increased to 60. This is a testament to our strong wildlife management and the developing ecosystem, he said. The Rani Durgavati Tiger Reserve, formerly known as Nauradehi Wildlife Sanctuary, is the third location in Madhya Pradesh to host cheetahs after Kuno National Park and Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary. Yadav said the reserve had a distinct feature, as tigers were already present in the area where the cheetahs had been released. He said cheetahs had been sighted in the region around 170 years ago. The Cheetah Project will not only strengthen wildlife conservation but also create new opportunities for tourism and employment. A suitable environment has been developed at the Rani Durgavati Tiger Reserve for cheetahs along with tigers, he said. The Chief Minister also emphasised involving local communities in the economic benefits generated by wildlife tourism. He said around Rs 80 crore had been collected from sanctuaries in the state this year, of which Rs 20 crore had been distributed among villagers living around protected areas. This is their right because they have been living in villages and homes around these sanctuaries for years, Yadav said. The state government was also promoting homestays in tiger reserve buffer zones and providing grants of Rs 2-3 lakh to residents for the facility, he said. Yadav said wildlife conservation could also support rural livelihoods by promoting livestock rearing in forest areas where agricultural land was limited. The Chief Minister was speaking at the concluding ceremony of Wildlife Conservation Week at the reserve. He released the Vulture Population Assessment-2026 report and unveiled a book on the Rani Durgavati Tiger Reserve in the Bundeli language. The CM also congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on completing 25 years as an elected public representative and recalled that the cheetah project was launched in Madhya Pradesh in 2022 in his presence. Yadav said the expansion of the cheetah programme would strengthen the state's ecosystem while providing fresh opportunities for tourism and employment.

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PM Modi has redefined politics by transforming it from instrument of power into a means of public service: Raj CM Sharma

Digital Desk | Jaipur, Oct 7 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the 'Viksit Bharat Sankalp Sabha' in New Delhi on Wednesday. In Jaipur, Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma participated in the 'Viksit Bharat Sankalp Sabha' and 'Seva Jyoti Yatra' programme held at the Mela Ground on VT Road in Jaipur's Mansarovar. The Chief Minister joined the Prime Minister's programme through video conferencing and listened to his address. During the event, Prime Minister Modi reiterated his resolve to build a 'Viksit Bharat' (Developed India) and raised the slogan, We will do it. Chief Minister Sharma also echoed the sentiment. In his address, The Chief Minister said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has completed 25 years of an uninterrupted journey in public service. He described the milestone as historic, glorious and inspiring, saying the nation had come together with renewed energy and resolve through the 'Viksit Bharat Sankalp Sabha' and 'Seva Jyoti Yatra' programmes organised to mark the occasion. The Chief Minister said PM Modi's two-and-a-half-decade public life represents a remarkable commitment -- a tapasya centred on the principle of 'Nation First', hard work and improving the lives of the most marginalised sections of society. According to CM Sharma, PM Modi has redefined politics by transforming it from an instrument of power into a means of public service. He said that for crores of citizens, the Prime Minister's name has become synonymous with fulfilling commitments and ensuring delivery. From the abrogation of Article 370 to the construction of the Ram Mandir, he (PM Modi) has made all these achievements in the national interest possible through his unwavering willpower, CM Sharma said. He added that Rajasthan is rapidly progressing towards new heights of development under PM Modi's guidance, leadership and support. He said the state is receiving several major initiatives whose impact will be felt for generations. The Chief Minister added that the Rajasthan government has taken unprecedented steps to strengthen water security with the Centre's support. The Ram Jal Setu Link Project is being implemented to expand drinking water and irrigation facilities in eastern Rajasthan. According to CM Sharma, the project will provide drinking water to people in 17 districts, water for industrial use and irrigation facilities for more than 4 lakh hectares of land. He also said a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) concerning Yamuna water was signed on June 29 this year. Chief Minister Sharma added that an agreement was signed on September 15 among six states, including Rajasthan, for the Kishau Multipurpose Project, which will help ensure year-round water availability in the Shekhawati region. He also said a historic agreement on Narmada water was reached among Maharashtra, Gujarat, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh under PM Modi's leadership, resolving a decades-old dispute between the states over the river's water. Under the Jal Jeevan Mission, more than 52 lakh rural households in Rajasthan have so far received tap-water connections, CM Sharma said. He added that drinking-water infrastructure worth more than Rs 33,305 crore has been developed across the state. The Chief Minister said that Rajasthan's road network is being expanded through major infrastructure projects, including the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway and its Delhi-Jaipur section, the Amritsar-Jamnagar Expressway, and the Jaipur-Kishangarh-Jodhpur-Pachpadra and Bikaner-Kotputli expressways. He added that the Rs 11,764-crore Jaipur Ring Road North project is being completed with support from the Union government to help reduce traffic congestion in Jaipur. Chief Minister Sharma also said the Central government has approved Phase-2 of the Jaipur Metro Rail Project at an estimated cost of Rs 13,000 crore. The project will comprise a 41-kilometre corridor with 36 stations. The Chief Minister said that railway infrastructure in Rajasthan is expanding rapidly through initiatives such as Vande Bharat Express services, the Coach Care Complex and the development of 83 Amrit Bharat railway stations. Air connectivity is also being expanded in Kota, Kishangarh, Barmer and Bikaner, CM Sharma added. According to the Chief Minister, a new terminal building has been constructed at Jodhpur Airport at a cost of Rs 480 crore, increasing the airport's annual passenger-handling capacity from 1.2 to 2 million. Development work is also underway at the terminals in Jaipur and Kota, he said. Chief Minister Sharma added that Rajasthan's energy capacity has witnessed unprecedented growth over the past two years and nine months. He said the state's power infrastructure is being strengthened through battery energy storage projects with a combined capacity of 6,000 MWh. Under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, more than 5 lakh registrations have been recorded in Rajasthan, while over 3.37 lakh rooftop solar power systems have been installed, the Chief Minister added. He said that renewable-energy plants with a combined capacity of more than 5.45 GW have been installed under the PM-KUSUM scheme, making Rajasthan a national leader in renewable and solar-energy infrastructure. To further strengthen the state's energy security, Chief Minister Sharma highlighted the Mahi Banswara Nuclear Power Project. He said that Prime Minister Modi laid its foundation stone on September 25, 2025. The project has an estimated cost of Rs 42,000 crore and a total installed capacity of around 2,800 MW.

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Digital Desk | Bhopal, Oct 7 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Wednesday congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on completing 25 years at the helm of a government, describing the milestone as a matter of good fortune for the people of the state. Yadav participated virtually in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Viksit Bharat Sankalp Sabha' from Ujjain as the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) organised programmes across Madhya Pradesh to mark his 25 years of public service and highlight his governance and welfare initiatives. Heartiest congratulations to all the people of the state from my side. It is our good fortune that the Prime Minister has completed 25 years of public service, Yadav said in a statement. The programmes were organised under the BJP's 'Seva Jyoti Sankalp' initiative, with party workers and citizens gathering at different locations to listen to PM Modi's address and participate in events marking his long tenure in government. In Indore, thousands of BJP workers and citizens gathered at the IDA Ground in Vijay Nagar for the programme. Workers from different Assembly constituencies reached the venue carrying the Tricolour and were led by their respective MLAs. After PM Modi's address, Madhya Pradesh Minister and senior BJP leader Kailash Vijayvargiya administered a pledge for a 'Viksit Bharat' to elected representatives and party workers present at the programme. A ceremonial lamp was then lit, following which Vijayvargiya carried a torch to a newly constructed torch monument near the Vijay Nagar police station and lit it. BJP workers raised slogans in support of PM Modi before leaving for their respective Assembly constituencies carrying symbolic torches. The BJP's programmes across the state sought to highlight PM Modi's journey in government, which began with his becoming Gujarat Chief Minister in 2001 and continued with his tenure as Prime Minister from 2014. The celebrations also sought to reinforce the party's emphasis on public service, welfare and its vision of a developed India. The milestone, however, also triggered a political response from the Congress in Madhya Pradesh, with Leader of the Opposition Umang Singhar questioning the state government's focus while the BJP was celebrating PM Modi's 25 years in public service. Singhar, referring to the BJP's 'Seva Jyoti Kalash Yatra', said party workers visiting villages should also see the condition of roads, schools and hospitals, unemployment among youth, farmers' difficulties in obtaining fertilisers, and nutritional problems faced by tribal children. He urged Chief Minister Mohan Yadav to address issues affecting people in the state rather than merely seeking praise for the Prime Minister, and said the Chief Minister was accountable to the people of Madhya Pradesh.

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Rajasthan Police team attacked in Sawai Madhopur by sand mafia

Digital Desk | Jaipur, Oct 7 (IANS) A series of attacks on teams taking action against illegal sand and gravel mining in Rajasthan show no signs of abating, as a few days after the alleged killing of a forest ranger in Pratapgarh, another incident has been reported from Sawai Madhopur, where a tractor-trolley allegedly carrying illegally mined gravel struck a police constable attempting to stop it. A police constable was seriously injured after being struck by a tractor-trolley allegedly carrying illegally mined gravel in Rajasthans Sawai Madhopur district. An elderly woman was also injured in the incident, which took place in the Chauth Ka Barwara police station area. According to police, Constable Surendra Singh and other personnel from the Chauth Ka Barwara police station were returning from a routine patrol on Tuesday morning. At around 9 a.m., while the team was on Bhedola Road, they noticed a suspicious tractor-trolley approaching at high speed from the direction of Chauth Ka Barwara. Surendra Singh signalled the driver to stop. Instead of slowing down, the driver allegedly accelerated and struck the constable. Singh fell onto the road, after which the vehicles wheel ran over his leg, leaving him seriously injured. An approximately 85-year-old woman, identified as Jumi, was also struck as she was walking along the roadside carrying fodder for livestock. The driver fled the spot with the tractor-trolley following the incident. With the help of local residents and police personnel, both injured persons were taken to a nearby Community Health Centre (CHC). After receiving first aid, the critically injured constable was referred to the district hospital and later shifted to Jaipur for further treatment. Ajit Kumar, Station House Officer of Chauth Ka Barwara police station, said a case has been registered in connection with the incident, including the alleged attempt to run over the constable and the illegal mining and transportation of gravel. Police teams are conducting raids in the surrounding areas to locate the absconding driver. The incident comes amid heightened judicial scrutiny of illegal gravel mining in the Chambal river region. The Supreme Court recently granted Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh two weeks to comply with directions concerning the ban on illegal mining in the Chambal region and to submit compliance reports. A bench comprising Justice Vikram Nath, Justice Augustine George Masih and Justice Sandeep Mehta is hearing the matter. During the proceedings, the Rajasthan government also submitted a report detailing action taken following the death of Forest Ranger Pratap Singh Chundawat, who was allegedly run over by a dumper truck while attempting to stop illegal mining in Pratapgarh on the night of September 21. The latest incident in Sawai Madhopur underscores the continuing risks faced by police and enforcement teams confronting illegal mining operations in Rajasthan, despite increased judicial scrutiny and government action.

CMs congratulate PM Modi on 25 years of leadership, say he has been devoted to Mother India

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 7 (IANS) Wishes poured in as Prime Minister Narendra Modi completed 25 years as head of government on Wednesday, as leaders hailed his leadership and the transformation India has witnessed under his leadership. Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, taking to X, extended greetings to the Prime Minister and said, This journey, which began on 7 October 2001 as the Chief Minister of Gujarat, continues today with the unwavering resolve to build a Viksit and Atmanirbhar Bharat. Over these 25 years, CM Dhami said that the Prime Minister has prioritised the welfare, women's empowerment, youth upliftment, modern infrastructure, and the preservation of cultural heritage. His commitment to ensuring that the benefits of development reach the person standing in the last line serves as an inspiration to us all. Under the guidance of the esteemed Prime Minister ji, we too are working with full commitment to include Uttarakhand among the leading states of the country, he added. Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta also took to social media and congratulated PM Modi for his 25-year public service journey and said, Every day of the Hon'ble Prime Minister ji's life has been devoted to the splendour of Mother India. This stream of public service, flowing from the sacred soil of Gujarat, is today touching the hearts and minds of India's people from the Himalayas to the seas. The transformation in the lives of villages, the poor, farmers, youth, and women's power is weaving a beautiful saga of the nation's renaissance. In these 25 years, CM Gupta said that the Prime Minister has made service a tradition, duty a devotion, and national interest the very purpose of life. He has awakened India's self-confidence, infused new energy into our cultural consciousness, and firmly implanted in every Indian's heart the resolve for a developed and glorious India. Today, this 25-year national devotion strides forward toward a new era alongside the grand resolve for a developed India, she added. Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, taking to X, said, The journey of public service of the esteemed Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji, which began on 7 October 2001 as the Chief Minister of Gujarat, is reaching a proud milestone of 25 years today. This journey has been a continuous endeavour to realise the resolve of 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas and Sabka Prayas'. The MP Chief Minister also praised the Prime Minister for managing global crises like Covid, the historic decision on Article 370, action against Naxalism, as well as introducing schemes like Ayushman Bharat, Ujjwala, and Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana. Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma also extended heartfelt congratulations to the Prime Minister on the historic completion of 25 years of public service, calling his journey an extraordinary example of good governance and transparency. Whether it was reaching water to villages struggling with water crises in Gujarat, turning girls' education into a people's movement, or accelerating industry and agriculture together... the successful experiments there have now become models for the entire country, he said. CM Sharma said that under PM Modi's leadership, India has scaled new heights in every sector, from roads, railways, and digital infrastructure to defence production, space, and semiconductors. Veer Dhara Rajasthan is fully committed to realising your sacred resolve of 'Viksit Bharat'. I pray to God for your excellent health, long life, and the auspicious wish that you continue to guide the nation ceaselessly with this unwavering energy, he added. Prime Minister Narendra Modi marks 25 years of uninterrupted leadership as head of government, beginning with his oath as Gujarat Chief Minister on October 7, 2001, and continuing through three terms as Prime Minister of India. In October 2001, PM Modi was chosen to replace Keshubhai Patel as Gujarat Chief Minister at a difficult time for the state, which was still dealing with the aftermath of the devastating Bhuj earthquake as well as political and administrative challenges. He remained Chief Minister until 2014 before moving to national politics. PM Modi's tenure has also been marked by an expanded international profile for India, with the government pursuing greater diplomatic engagement, stronger relations with major powers and a prominent role for India in the Global South.

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Forest rights groups seek FRA implementation

Srinagar, Oct 6: A delegation of the National Alliance on Community Forest Resources & Minor Forest Produce (NACM), along with members of the Jammu & Kashmir Climate Action Group, called on Jammu & Kashmir Legislative Assembly Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather and submitted a memorandum seeking his intervention for effective implementation of the Forest Rights Act, 2006 (FRA-2006) in the Union Territory. The delegation comprised representatives from Maharashtra, Himachal Pradesh, Odisha, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh and Jammu & Kashmir. The members apprised the Speaker of various issues and concerns related to the implementation of the Forest Rights Act in J&K. The delegation urged the Speaker to intervene and facilitate necessary measures for effective implementation of FRA-2006, stating that the legislation has contributed to transforming rural livelihoods in states where it has been implemented. The members also apprised Rather of the issues being faced by communities dependent on forest resources and sought his support in taking up the matter with the concerned authorities for appropriate consideration and resolution. The delegation emphasised the need for addressing the concerns of forest-dependent communities and ensuring that the provisions of the legislation are effectively implemented in the UT. Rather assured the delegation that he would take up the matter with the concerned authorities and seek appropriate intervention to address the issues raised by them. He further assured the members that their concerns would be conveyed to the concerned quarters for due consideration in accordance with the applicable provisions and framework.

Ladli Behna scheme has turned out to be very expensive, says Madhya Pradesh CM

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SC orders halt to riverbed sand mining, seeks report

The Supreme Court has directed the Central Empowered Committee (CEC) to submit a report on sand mining from riverbeds, highlighting its disastrous impact on river ecosystems. The court also ordered Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Uttar Pradesh to file compliance affidavits regarding measures against illegal sand mining in and around the National Chambal Gharial Sanctuary, following concerns over environmental damage and a forest ranger's death.

Rahul, Priyankas detention: MP Congress protests outside EC office in Bhopal

Digital Desk | Bhopal, Oct 7 (IANS) The Madhya Pradesh unit of the Congress on Tuesday staged a protest outside the Election Commissions office here against the detention of Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra during an opposition demonstration in New Delhi. State Congress president Jitu Patwari and Leader of Opposition in the Madhya Pradesh Assembly Umang Singhar led the protest, which was joined by MLAs, party office-bearers and a large number of workers. Former Chief Minister Digvijaya Singh and several other senior Congress leaders later joined the sit-in at the Election Commissions office. Congress workers raised slogans against the Election Commission and burnt an effigy of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar during the demonstration. Patwari said the protest was aimed at defending democratic rights, the impartiality of constitutional institutions and the right of people to vote. In a democracy, the voice of a public representative cannot be suppressed. Asking questions and demanding answers is a democratic right, Patwari said in a post on X. State LoP Umnag Singhar said the Congress had organised the demonstration against the detention of Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra by the Delhi Police. The Bhopal protest followed a demonstration by opposition MPs in New Delhi over the Congress' allegations of irregularities in electoral rolls. Rahul Gandhi and other INDIA bloc leaders had marched towards the Election Commission but were stopped by police near Akashvani Bhawan. The opposition leaders subsequently staged a sit-in at the spot. After several hours, Delhi Police detained Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and several other opposition leaders as the protest was cleared. Later, they were released. The Congress has been demanding action over its allegations concerning the electoral rolls and has sought greater transparency from the Election Commission. The confrontation has emerged as a major political issue between the Congress and the BJP, with the opposition party stepping up protests against the Election Commission and the BJP accusing it of making unsubstantiated allegations against an independent constitutional body.

Opposition Leader Criticizes CMs Remarks on Laadli Behna Scheme

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MP to hold special voter enrolment camps

Digital Desk | Bhopal, Oct 6 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh will hold special voter enrolment camps at every polling station from October 7 to 9 to facilitate the registration of eligible voters, Chief Electoral Officer Sanjeev Kumar Jha said on Tuesday. Jha directed election officials to ensure that only Form 6 is collected from voters during the camps and that no additional declaration form is sought from them. The Chief Electoral Officer issued the directions during a virtual meeting with Deputy District Election Officers from Nirvachan Sadan in Bhopal. He also asked officials to widely publicise the three-day exercise so that eligible people can make use of the facility. Jha said applications would be accepted from people who had completed 18 years of age by October 1. He also directed officials to collect applications in advance from those who will turn 18 by January 1, 2027, for their inclusion in the electoral roll under the prescribed procedure. The Election Commission has also provided an online facility for voter registration, Jha said in a statement, adding that eligible voters can apply through the official website or the ECINET mobile application. He asked District Election Officers to give wide publicity to the online registration facility and specifically encourage young people to register as voters. Jha also reviewed the progress of voter enrolment work in various districts. He appreciated the work being done in Indore and Vidisha and directed districts lagging behind to improve their performance. The special camps are being held amid the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls being conducted by the Election Commission of India. The exercise involves verification and updating of voter lists. Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Monday said an updated, transparent and reliable voter list was important for strengthening democracy. He urged people not to pay attention to rumours or confusion regarding the SIR and to rely only on the official information and procedure prescribed by the Election Commission. Yadav also appealed to young people who have completed 18 years of age to get their names registered in the voter list. He appealed to every citizen of Madhya Pradesh to verify their name in the electoral roll. Let us fulfil our responsibility and become participants in the creation of a reliable voter list, Yadav wrote on X.

Madhya Pradesh Travel Mart 2026: 34 Countries,

MPTM 2026 in Bhopal showcases Madhya Pradesh's culture, wildlife and investment opportunities with 34+ countries, 10,000+ B2B meetings and major MoUs.

New Cheetah Habitat Established at Rani Durgawati Tiger Reserve in Madhya Pradesh

Madhya Pradeshs Rani Durgawati Tiger Reserve will become the third habitat for cheetahs, promoting wildlife tourism and local economy. New Cheetah Habitat Established at Rani Durgawati Tiger Reserve in Madhya Pradesh

CM Yadav promises more job opportunities for youth, announces twice-yearly PSC exams

Digital Desk | Bhopal, Oct 6 (IANS) Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Tuesday promised to expand employment and career opportunities for young people in Madhya Pradesh, announcing twice-yearly MPPSC examinations and separate job-oriented tests from 2027 as part of a series of youth-focused measures. Addressing the CM Youth Conclave-2026 at Lal Parade Ground in Bhopal, Yadav declared 2027 as the Year of Youth and said the state government would focus on education, skill development, research, innovation and employment. Next year will be observed as the Year of Youth. Therefore, the PSC examination will be conducted twice a year, Yadav said. He said separate employment-oriented examinations would also be conducted in addition to the regular MPPSC examinations, describing the initiative as a first in the country. The Chief Minister announced that 12 medical colleges and 12 new skill-oriented universities would be established in the state. The government plans to open one medical college every month, he said. Free coaching for competitive examinations will be provided in government colleges across all districts, while state-of-the-art laboratories for Artificial Intelligence and advanced computing will be established, Yadav said. The government will also increase the monthly stipend for research scholars from Rs 16,000 to Rs 25,000. Each university will be provided a dedicated fund of Rs 1 crore for research activities, he said. An Idea Fund of Rs 5 crore will be created at the state level to encourage innovation and startup ideas among the youth, Yadav said. The state will enrol one lakh youths in skill-enhancement programmes and facilitate job placements through placement agencies. An Investor Meet will also be organised next year to help generate employment opportunities, he said. Yadav said the measures were aimed at creating a wider ecosystem for young people to pursue higher education, research, entrepreneurship and jobs within the state. During his address, the Chief Minister also referred to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's public life and urged the youth gathered at the conclave to applaud and greet him. Under the leadership of our Prime Minister, tomorrow marks 25 years of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's public life. Today, all of us in Bhopal and the youth of the entire state should applaud and extend our greetings to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Yadav said. According to government data cited at the event, around 36.74 crore people aged 15-29 years live in India, accounting for nearly 26 per cent of the country's population.

MP: Bus catches fire near Ujjain after tyre burst, passengers escape unhurt

Digital Desk | Ujjain, Oct 6 (IANS) A bus travelling from Ujjain to Indore caught fire after one of its rear tyres allegedly burst in the Ramvas area, around 15 km from Ujjain, on Tuesday, forcing passengers to jump from the vehicle as smoke billowed from it. According to preliminary information, nearly a dozen passengers were travelling on the bus. No injuries were reported, although the vehicle was completely gutted in the fire. According to police, the incident occurred when the bus was travelling towards Indore. The burst rear tyre reportedly caused the driver to lose control of the vehicle, following which it caught fire. As soon as the rear tyre burst, the bus caught fire. All passengers were evacuated safely, and no one was injured, said police station in-charge Narendra Yadav. The fire spread rapidly and engulfed the vehicle within minutes. Four fire tenders reached the spot about 45 minutes after the incident was reported and brought the blaze under control following an operation that lasted nearly one-and-a-half hours. By the time the fire was extinguished, the bus had been destroyed, leaving only its chassis. Police and officials from the concerned departments have begun investigating the incident and are examining the circumstances that led to the fire. The bus, bearing registration number MP-13 B 2922, was an older diesel-powered vehicle. It carried saffron-coloured reflective markings and had the words Mukhyamantri Sugam Parivahan Seva displayed on its windows. Video footage from the spot also showed Mukhyamantri Sugam Bus Seva Parivahan written on the front of the vehicle. The Regional Transport Office (RTO) is verifying the vehicles records and its connection with the state transport service. The incident comes shortly after the launch of the Madhya Pradesh governments Mukhyamantri Sugam Parivahan Seva, aimed at expanding inter-city and intra-city bus connectivity across the state. The service was launched on September 25 at the BHEL Dussehra Ground in Bhopal by Chief Minister Mohan Yadav and Nitin Gadkari. A total of 351 buses were flagged off for seven major cities under the initiative. Ujjain received 10 buses for religious tourism, which were flagged off by Mohan Yadav from Mahakal Lok on September 27 under the PM-eBus Sewa and Ujjain Darshan Sewa initiatives. The Ujjain fire also comes days after an e-bus associated with the newly launched service met with an accident in Indores Rajwada area, leaving one person dead and two others injured. Ujjain Police are examining the incident and verifying the vehicles records to ascertain the exact circumstances surrounding the fire and its status under the transport scheme.

IMD: Heavy rain over TN, Kerala, Odisha, Madhya Pradesh & Karnataka

IMD expects to see evolving Bay of Bengal circulation to intensify as a low-pressure area, or even depression, by October 15, which is the normal date of onset for North-East monsoon

MP: Students clash with police at youth conclave in Bhopal

Digital Desk | Bhopal, Oct 6 (IANS) A confrontation broke out between students and police during singer Jubin Nautiyals performance at the Madhya Pradesh governments CM Youth Conclave-2026 in Bhopal on Tuesday after several youths allegedly attempted to cross barricades, resulting in chair-throwing and the use of mild force by police personnel. The commotion occurred at Lal Parade Ground after Chief Minister Mohan Yadavs interaction with the youth had concluded and the entertainment programme was under way. According to people present at the venue, some students tried to enter the area near the stage by climbing over barricades set up to control the crowd. Police personnel stopped them, following which an argument reportedly broke out between the two sides. The situation soon turned chaotic, with some students allegedly throwing chairs and kicking up dust during the commotion. Amid the rush, a female student was reportedly caught in the crowd and sustained injuries after being crushed in the ensuing chaos. Police personnel attempting to control the situation allegedly slapped some students and used mild force to disperse the crowd. The incident led to heightened tension at the venue for some time. However, the situation was eventually brought under control after leaders of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) reached the spot and intervened. They reportedly asked police personnel to step back, following which the police force withdrew from the immediate area. There was no immediate official information regarding the number of students injured in the incident. Earlier, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav announced that 2027 would be observed as the Year of Youth in Madhya Pradesh and stated that the Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC) would conduct examinations twice a year. The state government also outlined measures aimed at increasing opportunities in education, employment, skill development and research for young people. Reacting to the incident, Madhya Pradesh Congress president Jitu Patwari criticised the BJP government and alleged that the episode reflected growing discontent among the states youth. In a social media post, Patwari claimed that the incident signalled opposition among young people to the policies and claims of the BJP government.

Rajasthan Police arrest Rs 1 lakh bounty smuggler Vishnaram in Mandsaur

Digital Desk | Jaipur, Oct 6 (IANS) In a major inter-state crackdown on drug smuggling ahead of Diwali, the Rajasthan Polices Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) arrested Vishnaram, a fugitive criminal carrying a bounty of Rs 1 lakh, from Mandsaur in Madhya Pradesh under Operation Madvaitesh. A special team constituted under the leadership of ANTF Inspector General (IG) Vikas Kumar and operating under the guidance of Director General of Police (DGP) Rajiv Kumar Sharma and Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) Dinesh M.N. successfully carried out the operation. Vishnaram, who figured on Rajasthans Top Most Narco-25 list of drug smugglers, had been absconding for nearly two years. ANTF IG Vikas Kumar said the accused, Vishnaram, 32, a resident of Kudla under the RIICO Police Station area of Barmer, is educated up to Class 12. According to the police, after witnessing his grandfathers addiction to doda post (poppy husk), Vishnaram entered the narcotics trade in pursuit of quick and substantial financial gains. He initially worked as a helper (khalasi) and gradually established direct contacts with major drug smugglers operating in Neemuch and Mandsaur. Police said he subsequently built an extensive network for transporting narcotics consignments from Madhya Pradesh and supplying them at high prices across the Marwar region of Rajasthan. Active in the criminal network for nearly 12 years, Vishnaram is facing more than a dozen serious criminal cases, including offences under the NDPS Act and Arms Act, as well as cases relating to attempted murder, theft, fraud and assault. Facing increasing pressure from the Rajasthan ANTF, Vishnaram allegedly changed his hideouts several times in Jodhpur before concealing his identity and relocating to Mandsaur district in Madhya Pradesh. According to police, he began posing as a furniture businessman to evade local police and intelligence agencies. During this period, he reportedly called furniture artisans from Jodhpur to Mandsaur for work. The ANTF later received information that Vishnaram was hiding in Mandsaur and supervising furniture-related activities. The special team began monitoring the movements of the artisans who had travelled from Jodhpur and eventually traced them to Umariya village under the jurisdiction of Pipliyamandi Police Station. When the ANTF team raided the location in Umariya village, Vishnaram was allegedly found hosting a gathering with the artisans and his associates at the residence of a relative of another alleged smuggler. The team swiftly surrounded the premises, leaving the accused with no opportunity to flee, and arrested him on the spot. According to police, more than 18 cases have been registered against Vishnaram at various police stations, including Sadar Barmer, Barmer Kotwali, Mahila Thana, RIICO, Nagana, Chohtan and Gida; Jodhpur Commissionerate; Sumerpur in Pali district; Chhoti Sadri in Pratapgarh district; and Sushant Lok in Gurugram, Haryana. These cases include offences under the Arms Act and NDPS Act, as well as charges related to attempted murder and fraud. ANTF Inspector General Vikas Kumar said strict action against drug smugglers and other criminals would continue as part of the state-wide campaign to make Rajasthan drug-free.

Karwa Chauth 2026: Date, Timings And 5 Traditional Dishes To Prepare For The Festival

Karwa Chauth is celebrated with great devotion across several North Indian states, including Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh.

Football Legend Bhutia Expands Academy Network To Madhya Pradesh

Former Indian football captain Bhaichung Bhutia has launched the Bhaichung Bhutia Football School (BBFS) in Indore, marking its first centre in Madhya Pradesh. The academy aims to provide world-class training to local talent, addressing challenges in Indian football development, such as providing proper platforms and fostering a football culture, especially among the youth.

Madhya Pradesh Congress Leader Criticizes Government Youth Conclave, Calls for Education Reform

Congress leader Jitu Patwari urges the Madhya Pradesh government to focus on education reform instead of hosting youth conclaves. Madhya Pradesh Congress Leader Criticizes Government Youth Conclave, Calls for Education Reform

MPHC Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 418 Stenographer Grade II/III, Assistant Posts

Madhya Pradesh High Court, Jabalpur (MPHC) has released for direct recruitment/appointment to vacant posts of Stenographer Grade-II, Stenographer Grade-III, Stenographer Grade-III (Court Manager Staff) and Assistant Grade-III (English Knowing) in the establishments of District and Sessions Courts of the State of Madhya Pradesh. The notification mentions a total of 418 vacancies. The online application started on 06.10.2026 from 12:00 noon, and the last date to apply online (with payment) is 27.10.2026 up to 05:00 PM.

10 new airports coming soon in Madhya Pradesh; plan includes helipads in all 230 assembly seats

New airports coming up in MP: Madhya Pradesh is rolling out a major aviation expansion under its Civil Aviation Policy 2025, aiming for an airport every 150 km, an airstrip every 75 km and a helipad every 45 km statewide, with permanent helipads planned in all 230 assembly constituencies.

Ladli Behna scheme a 'heavy burden': Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav

The scheme, launched in 2023 with a monthly payout of 1,000, now provides 1,500 to eligible women and is estimated to cost the Madhya Pradesh government 22,680 crore annually

15 MPs representing India's political, geographic diversity at UN General Assembly

Digital Desk | United Nations, Oct 6 (IANS) Fifteen members of Parliament, representing the political and geographic diversity of India have joined the India's delegation to General Assembly, showcasing the nation's democracy. They paid homage on Monday to Mahatma Gandhi at his statue on the UN campus before heading out to their General Assembly assignments. India's Permanent Representative P Harish, the senior diplomat who heads India's UN Mission, briefed the MPs on India's engagement with the UN. The MPs met with Assistant Secretary-General Kanni Wignaraja, who is also the regional director for Asia and the Pacific, and discussed the work of the UN Development Programme in India. During the meeting, they explored how parliamentarians can advance the UN's Sustainable Development Goals. The MPs plunged immediately into their assignments representing India. Two of the BJP MPs, Banshilal Gurjar from Madhya Pradesh and C P Joshi from Rajasthan, spoke in Hindi with simultaneous translation. Gurjar addressed the Assembly's Fifth Committee that deals with budgetary and administrative matters on the scale of assessments for the apportionment of UN expenses. C P Joshi, who heads the Parliament Committee on Petitions, addressed the Second Committee that deals with economic and financial matters. Gumma Thanuja Rani, a YSR Congress MP from Andhra Pradesh, spoke in English on the organisation of work at the Fifth Committee. Traditionally, MPs reinforce India's presence at the General Assembly during the months after its new session begins in September. There are six MPs from the BJP, and besides Joshi and Gurjar, they are Mahima Kumari Mewar from Rajasthan; Biplab Kumar Deb, BJP national general secretary from Tripura; Vishweshwar Hegde Kageri from Karnataka; and Sikander Kumar from Himachal Pradesh. The two Congress Party MPs in the delegation are Rahul Kaswan from Rajasthan and Anil Kumar Yadav from Telangana. The others, besides them, are LK Sudhish of Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam from Tamil Nadu; Asit Mal of the Trinamool Congress from West Bengal; Smajwadi Party's Priya Saroj from Uttar Pradesh; Lovely Anand of the Janata Dal (United) from Bihar; Sanjay Yadav of the Rashtriya Janata Dal also from Bihar, and Rajabhau Waje of the Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) from Maharashtra.

FRA workshop in Poonch calls for wider awareness, community participation

Srinagar, Oct 5: A two-day national workshop on the implementation of the Forest Rights Act, 2006, in Jammu and Kashmir concluded in Poonch , with experts and forest-dependent communities calling for greater awareness of statutory rights and stronger community participation. The workshop was organised by the J&K Climate Action Group in collaboration with the National Alliance on Community Forest Resources & Minor Forest Produce (NACM). Rights advocates, legal experts, environmentalists, civil society representatives and forest-dependent community members from Himachal Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Maharashtra and Jharkhand participated in the workshop along with local stakeholders and government representatives. Discussions focused on the implementation of Individual Forest Rights (IFR), Community Forest Rights (CFR) and rights over Minor Forest Produce (MFP) in J&K. J&K Climate Action Group Chairman Dr. Raja Muzaffar Bhat expressed concern over the absence of district administration officials from the workshop and urged the Tribal Affairs Department to undertake extensive awareness campaigns in rural and forest-adjacent areas. He said local NGOs and civil society organisations should be involved as partners in informing forest-dependent communities about their rights under the law. The workshop also provided a platform for affected families from Hari in Surankote to raise grievances over the alleged damage to their homes during a Forest Department action several years ago. The families alleged that the action violated protections under the FRA and sought justice and rehabilitation. Local speakers included Sikender Noorani from Surankote, Lokesh Sharma, social and political activist and district coordinator of the J&K Climate Action Group, Abdul Rashid Sheikh, retired principal, and Sabir Hussain Bittu. NACM delegates from different parts of the country shared field experiences and examples of FRA implementation, including community forest resource management and Minor Forest Produce rights. The speakers included Dileep Gode of Nagpur, Maharashtra; Sandeep Minhas of Kullu, Himachal Pradesh; Advocate Virender Kumar of Ranchi, Jharkhand; Kailash Babu of Kandhamal, Odisha; Dr. Kishore Moge of Yavatmal, Maharashtra; Keshav Gurnoole of Gadchiroli, Maharashtra; Dr. Chitaranjan of Kalahandi, Odisha; and Bharat Namdev of Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh. Speakers said community forest management and MFP rights had helped strengthen livelihoods and local governance among tribal and traditional forest-dependent communities in states including Odisha, Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh. They urged J&K to study and adopt relevant models. Advocate Badrul Duja, Ajaz Sofi, Advocate Shakir Parray and Mir Mushtaq coordinated the workshop proceedings and facilitated discussions between national experts and local participants. The workshop concluded with participants pledging to continue advocacy and capacity-building efforts on forest rights across J&K. Participants also thanked the J&K Climate Action Group and its chairman, Dr. Raja Muzaffar Bhat, for organising the workshop.

J&K Govt enhances retirement age of Judicial Officers from 60 to 62 years

Jammu, Oct 5:J&K Government has accorded sanction to the enhancement of the age of superannuation of Judicial Officers serving in the Union Territory from 60 years to 62 years, with effect from March 31, 2026. Sanction to enhancement of retirement age is, however, subject to certain stipulated conditions. Enhancement would take effect also in respect of those Judicial Officers, who retired on or after March 31, 2026, subject to their consent and fulfillment of the applicable conditions. As per conditions specified, the continuation in service beyond the age of 60 years will be subject to assessment by the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh of the fitness, eligibility, suitability, performance and continued utility of the Judicial Officer concerned, in accordance with the recommendation of the Full Court dated August 10, 2026. Besides, necessary amendments in the relevant rules will be undertaken in consultation with the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, Commissioner Secretary, J&K Department of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs, Achal Sethi specified in an order, issued on behalf of the Lieutenant Governor. The order issued today, October 5, 2026, following approval by the Lieutenant Governor, is in consonance with the Supreme Court directive. Earlier, J&K Council of Ministers, led by the Chief Minister Omar Abdullah had approved the proposal, in light of SC direction, in its meeting on September 22, 2026. The Supreme Court, while considering W P (C) No 1022/1989, titled All India Judges Association & Ors. and connected matters, vide orders dated July 22, 2026 and August 5, 2026, had directed the State governments and Union Territories to take a decision regarding enhancement of the age of superannuation of Judicial Officers from 60 to 61/62 years, in consultation with the respective High Courts. The Supreme Court, vide order dated July 22, 2026, had further directed that, wherever such enhancement was agreed to, the same would take effect from March 31, 2026, including in respect of Judicial Officers who retired on or after the said date (March 31, 2026), subject to their consent and fulfillment of the applicable conditions. Thereafter, vide order dated September 1, 2026, the Supreme Court directed seven consenting States, namely Chhattisgarh, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Sikkim, Tamil Nadu and West Bengal, to amend their judicial service rules to provide for superannuation at 62 years, subject to assessment of suitability at the age of 60 years by the jurisdictional High Court. The apex court separately directed the remaining States and Union Territories, including the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, to take an appropriate decision and submit a compliance report. In pursuance of those directions, the matter was considered in consultation with the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. The Registrar General, vide communications dated July 30, 2026 and August 12, 2026, conveyed that the Full Court, in its deliberations held on August 10, 2026, resolved to recommend enhancement of the retirement age of Judicial Officers in the Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh to 62 years, subject to such officers being found fit and eligible for their continued utility beyond the age of 60 years, Achal Sethi mentioned. Thereafter, the matter was taken up with the Finance Department, which vide U O No 7786054 FD-Code/916/2026-02-978 dated September 9, 2026, conveyed its concurrence to the proposal, subject to assessment of fitness, eligibility and continued utility beyond the age of 60 years, carrying out of necessary amendments to the relevant service rules, and approval of the Council of Ministers. The Council of Ministers, vide decision number 146/12/2026 dated September 22, 2026, accorded approval to the proposal. Now, therefore, in pursuance of the aforesaid directions of the Supreme Court, the competent authority has been pleased to accord sanction to the enhancement of the age of superannuation of Judicial Officers serving in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir from 60 years to 62 years, with effect from March 31, 2026, subject to stipulated conditions, the order read.

Joyful tidings

An Indian-born cheetah named KJP21 has given birth to five healthy cubs in Kuno National Park, Madhya Pradesh, it was announced on Monday. The new births took the total number of the big cats in the country to 60. |ANI

Madhya Pradesh teen dies in Jaipur hosp; family alleges police torture

India-born cheetah gives birth to five cubs in Madhya Pradeshs Kuno National Park

The father is a cheetah brought from Botswana and the birth of these cubs marks the beginning of the Botswana lineage in India

MP govt preparing to stop farmers from entering Bhopal: Congress

Digital Desk | Bhopal, Oct 5 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh Congress president Jitu Patwari on Monday alleged that the state government was preparing to prevent farmers from entering Bhopal by deploying barricades and other security measures at 16 major entry and exit points instead of addressing their concerns. Patwari claimed that the government had studied arrangements used during the farmers agitation in Delhi and was preparing to deploy concrete blocks, containers, barbed wire, temporary barricades and containment zones at key points in the state capital. He said farmers were facing problems due to deficient rainfall, inadequate irrigation, power shortages and the lack of remunerative prices for their produce. Instead of putting up barricades at 16 entry points, the government should establish 16 divisional-level farmer solution centres, Patwari said. He added that when farmers come to the capital with their problems, the government should listen to them rather than prepare a strategy to stop them. The Congress leader said the state received 908.4 mm of rainfall between June 1 and September 30 against the normal 949.5 mm. Western Madhya Pradesh recorded around 11 per cent less rainfall than normal, while the Indore division received 639.70 mm against its normal average of 952.20 mm, a deficit of nearly 33 per cent. He said the rainfall deficit had affected crops and that the Agriculture Department was preparing a contingency plan. Patwari also raised concerns over irrigation infrastructure, claiming that the nearly 40-year-old unlined canals of the Sanjay Sarovar Project were damaged. He said the deadline for supplying water to the tail-end areas of the Pench Diversion Project was November 2027. Farmers need water today, but the government is giving them a date in 2027. This is the height of insensitivity towards farmers, he said. Patwari also demanded special crop-loss surveys in 30 districts and compensation for affected farmers. He sought effective implementation of the Minimum Support Price (MSP), a publicly announced schedule for releasing water for rabi crops, and replacement of damaged transformers within 48 hours. He further demanded 10 to 12 hours of three-phase electricity for agricultural feeders and withdrawal of the proposed barricading and containment plan. Patwari said the Congress would stand with farmers and raise their issues from the streets to the Assembly if the government tried to prevent their democratic protests.

Rahul Gandhi Urges Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister to Increase Teacher Recruitment

Rahul Gandhi calls on Madhya Pradeshs CM to boost teacher recruitment amid ongoing protests from job seekers. Rahul Gandhi Urges Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister to Increase Teacher Recruitment

Mumbai Police arrest software developer from Madhya Pradesh for cyber fraud

Police say the accused has developed around 2,805 malicious APK files, allegedly used by cybercriminals operating across India

Mumbai Police arrest software developer from Madhya Pradesh for cyber fraud

Police say the accused has developed around 2,805 malicious APK files, allegedly used by cybercriminals operating across India

Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav criticises Rahul Gandhi

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MP: CM Yadav takes indirect dig at Rahul Gandhi

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Monday took an indirect dig at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his recent visit to Balaghat, alleging that Congress leaders were now visiting the region for electoral gains after the BJP government had eliminated Naxal activities there. Without naming Rahul Gandhi, CM Yadav said that Congress leaders were visiting Balaghat now after the Naxal problem had been brought under control, and questioned where they were when the Congress was in power.

Ashutosh Sharma Switches From Railways To Gujarat For 2026/27 Domestic Season

Gujarat Cricket Association: Ashutosh Sharma has switched allegiance from Railways to Gujarat for the 2026/27 domestic season, Gujarat Cricket Association (GCA) Secretary Anil Patel told IANS on Monday. It is understood that Ashutosh has been training with the Gujarat team and even featured in some of their practice games. Known for his explosive power-hitting in the death overs in the shortest format, Ashutosh is among three guest players signed by the GCA alongside India leg-spinner Ravi Bishnoi, who is currently in the squad for the T20I series against the West Indies, starting in Lucknow on Tuesday, and fast bowler Ashok Sharma, who moved on from Rajasthan but is currently undergoing rehab at the BCCI Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru. Yes, Ashutosh Sharma will be playing domestic cricket for Gujarat from this year. Hes definitely a great addition to our batting order, especially in the white-ball formats. We are waiting for good results now. Theres a need for us to get a big title, as last to last year (2024/25 season), we missed out after coming into the Ranji Trophy semi-finals. With a new coach in Monty Desai, lets hope for the best, Patel told IANS on Monday. Ashutosh initially played domestic cricket for Madhya Pradesh before moving to Railways. His reputation as a high-impact finisher in the shortest format earned him Indian Premier League (IPL) stints with Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals. Earlier this year, Ashutosh had a stint with Hampshire in the One-Day Cup, where he picked 14 scalps in seven games, including a five-wicket haul, though he made only 56 runs with the bat. Gujarat will open their 2026/27 Ranji Trophy campaign against Odisha at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday. The first round of the Ranji Trophy will also see senior opener KL Rahul turn out for Karnataka against Andhra in Vijayawada, while left-arm spinner Manav Suthar will captain Rajasthan in their opening game against Tamil Nadu in Jaipur. Earlier this year, Ashutosh had a stint with Hampshire in the One-Day Cup, where he picked 14 scalps in seven games, including a five-wicket haul, though he made only 56 runs with the bat. Gujarat will open their 2026/27 Ranji Trophy campaign against Odisha at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS

Special Train to Run Between Udaipur and Khajuraho From October 8

13 Trips in Both Directions to Provide Relief From Festival Season Waiting Lists Udaipur, October 5: In view of the heavy rush of passengers during the festive season, Railways will operate a Khajuraho-Udaipur City special train from October 8 to November 20. The service is expected to benefit rail passengers from Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and ... Read more Special Train to Run Between Udaipur and Khajuraho From October 8

Congress did not praise pilot Machchhar for fear of losing minority community votes: MP CM Mohan Yadav

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has accused Congress of not honoring pilot Smit Machchhar's heroism. He claimed that the party fears losing votes from the minority community, which affects their recognition of bravery. Yadav criticized Congress leaders for their past failures during their rule regarding Maoists and dacoits in the state. He emphasized that while the BJP has eliminated Naxalism, Congress leaders remain opportunistic for electoral gains.

MP govt sets target to expand irrigation area beyond 100 lakh hectares: CM Yadav

Digital Desk | Khandwa (Madhya Pradesh), Oct 5 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Monday said the state has set a target to expand its irrigated area to more than 100 lakh hectares in the next five years. He said the government was also speeding up the Karwani Lift Irrigation Project in Khandwas Harsud area and taking up power infrastructure works worth Rs 25 crore in tribal areas. Addressing a programme in Harsud to mark the 502nd birth anniversary of tribal queen Rani Durgavati, Yadav said irrigation expansion would be an important part of efforts to improve the condition of farmers. During the Krishak Kalyan Varsh, the Balram Krishi Mahotsav is being organised to provide farmers the benefits of various schemes. We have set a target of increasing the irrigated area to more than 100 lakh hectares in five years, Yadav said. He said the government had also started efforts to provide farmers with 10 hours of electricity during the day. Yadav laid the foundation stones for 18 development works estimated to cost Rs 142.90 crore and announced several new projects for Khandwa. Six Sandipani schools will be established in the Khalwa area, and a new 490-seat girls hostel will be constructed in Harsud, he said. Forty new tribal hostels will be built at a cost of Rs 161 crore, while Rs 143 crore will be provided to ashram schools. E-libraries costing Rs 18 crore and roti-making machines costing Rs 34 crore will also be installed in hostels. Heavy-duty water coolers will be provided as well. Sports complexes will be constructed in all Assembly constituencies of Khandwa, while a hi-tech nursery costing more than Rs 10 crore will be developed in the district, Yadav said. The Chief Minister said the Chief Minister Sugam Parivahan bus service, which has already been launched, would be extended to villages and tribal areas. The government is working with the resolve of development through heritage and is committed to bringing basic facilities and opportunities to people in tribal areas, Yadav said. CM Yadav performed traditional Gond nature worship and offered prayers to Bada Dev before the event. Descendants of royal families from 52 Garhs were honoured during the programme. Yadav said Rani Durgavatis life conveyed messages of national pride, self-respect, leadership in difficult circumstances, respect for women, water conservation and protection of nature. He also said 39 medical colleges and hospitals were currently operating in the state and 85,000 youths had been provided government jobs. The Chief Minister said welfare and development works worth Rs 1 lakh crore would be undertaken in Madhya Pradesh during the current year.