Cow vigilantes in MP thrash driver over cattle meat
Cow vigilantes intercepted vehicles suspected of carrying cattle meat in Mhow, Madhya Pradesh, thrashing one driver and handing him over to the police. Three individuals were arrested, and both their vehicles and meat were seized. During questioning, they admitted to obtaining the meat from Imran Khatkat's house, who was also later apprehended.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicts rainfall in Punjab, Haryana, Western Uttar Pradesh, Delhi NCR, and North Rajasthan on January 22 and 23 due to western disturbances. Additionally, dense fog is expected in Punjab, Haryana, UP, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, and Rajasthan with visibility dropping to 50-200 meters in the early morning.
BHOPAL: The countrys public radio broadcaster, All India Radio (AIR-Akashvani), has taken on a new role in Madhya Pradesh: alerting people about the movement of wild animals, including elephants, tigers, and leopards, to prevent human-animal conflicts and related casualties. The AIR-Shahdol has recently started alerting and educating the villagers in Shahdol, Umaria, and Anuppur districts of the Shahdol division of MP, not just about the movement of elephants, tigers, and leopards, but also about the dos and donts when encountering these animals. Such short alerts and educative audio clips, developed with the help of the state forest department, are being interspersed with popular programs, particularly entertainment, music, and farmer-oriented programs. The alerts particularly broadcast information about the actual locations of the wild elephants' herds, tigers, and leopards, along with the villages that need to be alert and the dos and donts if faced with any of the mentioned wild animals. This novel development is inspired by similar AIR services in the form of special bulletins alerting the villagers in adjoining Chhattisgarh about the movement of elephants. The initiative, which has helped Chhattisgarh drastically cut incidents of human-elephant conflicts, has been applauded by PM Narendra Modi. According to forest department sources in Bhopal, the special alerts and bulletins through AIR are just one component of a detailed wild elephant and their habitat management plan, which is being formulated to monitor elephant movements and mitigate human-elephant conflicts. The AIR alerts/bulletins have been started following a workshop on human-animal conflicts held at the Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve (BTR) towards the end of December 2024, and efforts are now underway to make it a regular feature of Akashvani programs, not just in Shahdol, Umaria, and Anuppur districts, but also in other districts of eastern MP, including Sidhi, Singrauli, Satna, and Maihar. These areas, located close to the elephant migration routes from neighbouring Chhattisgarh, are often affected by elephant movements. The AIR-Ambikapur, along with the radio service in Raipur, Raigarh, and Bilaspur, has been successfully broadcasting special bulletins/alerts about jumbo herd movements in Chhattisgarh for many years. Now, were in the process of replicating the same service in MP to alert villagers, not just about elephant movements, but also tigers and leopards. A formal agreement with the state forest department in Shahdol to make the service a routine feature is in the offing, said Avinash Diwakar, programming head of AIR-Shahdol, on Sunday. Importantly, during his posting in Chhattisgarh in the past, Diwakar was associated with similar programs (bulletins and alerts) there. According to the chief conservator of forests (CCF) of Shahdol Circle, Ajay Kumar Pandey, Though the initiative is new, it will start delivering results on the ground once it becomes a formal daily feature in the near future. We already have WhatsApp groups at the range and village levels, where all stakeholders of various departments and villages, including the Hathi Mitras, are already being alerted about elephant and other wild animal movements. But the AIR-Shahdol initiative will go a long way in delivering the desired results, as its still one of the strongest mass media mediums, even in the remotest villages. Importantly, the elephants and their habitat management plan formulation has been necessitated by the death of ten elephants in the jungles of BTR in October-November 2024, followed by the death of two villagers from an elephant herd in Umaria district in November 2024. Further, in the same month, another elephant, possibly strayed from its herd, died after coming into contact with a very low-hanging wireline in the Maihar district of eastern MP. Forest officials from eastern MP (areas where elephant movements are prevalent) have visited Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Chhattisgarh to study the best practices of those states in successfully managing wild elephant herds and habitats, besides minimizing elephant-human conflicts and casualties. It was the meeting in Chhattisgarh in December that laid the groundwork for the Akashvani alerts/bulletins. Next in line could be a dedicated app, similar to Chhattisgarhs, which will further help the state forest department in meticulously monitoring elephant movements and timely alerting villagers. Currently, there are around 100 elephants moving in various jungles of eastern MP, including around 60 in BTR (which has become their home since 2018), around 20 in the Sanjay Tiger Reserve, an 18-strong herd in the Beohari forest area of Shahdol district, and 2-3 tuskers in Anuppur district, a state forest department official said.
LG Manoj Sinha interacts with the Youth participating in Border Area Youth Exchange Programme
Jammu, January 19: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today interacted with the youth from Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh, who are on a five-day visit to Jammu under Border Area Youth Exchange Programme (BAYEP), under the aegis of NYKS-MY Bharat, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India. During the interaction, the [] The post LG Manoj Sinha interacts with the Youth participating in Border Area Youth Exchange Programme appeared first on Kashmir Media Watch .
62 kg ganja seized in Hyderabad, one arrested
Hyderabad: An interstate drug peddler was arrested in Hyderabad on Saturday, January 18. The police seized 62 kg ganja worth Rs 15.5 lakh and a mobile phone from the accused. The accused was identified as Raju Jat Raju, 35, an ice cream vendor and drug peddler from Maharashtra and a native of Madhya Pradesh. Raju 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 .
Traffic Cop Kicks, Slaps Man In Madhya Pradesh For Standing Near Governor's Convoy | Video
In the viral video, the constable was seen rushing towards the man without any apparent provocation and assaulting him in full public view. An investigation has been ordered in the matter.
MADHYA PRADESH: Meet the social media-savvy cops of Madhya Pradesh, who are harnessing the power of digital platforms to educate, empower, and safeguard citizens, while setting a new standard for community policing. At a time when police forces across India are increasingly zeroing in on the virtual world to curb its misuse, a small but effectively-communicating group of cops in Madhya Pradesh have emerged as social media icons on a mission to usher in positive changes in society. These cops resemble a band of superheroes who are not only stopping crimes and mishaps but, through their social media handles, are also empowering thousands of people with information about traffic safety and cybercrime, among others. Some of them are already famous, like Rajesh Dandotiya, additional DCP (crime) Indore Police, and Prashant Choubey, an additional SP in Vidisha district. But, there are others too, who are making a mark. Posted in eastern MPs Shahdol district and promoted just a few months back as head constable, 35-year-old traffic cop Vivekanand Tiwari is on a mission to educate people on the ABCD of traffic safety and all related aspects. He has 76 lakh YouTube subscribers, 31 lakh followers on Facebook and 12 lakh on Instagram. Before and after his eight hours of official duty at the designated road traffic point daily, Tiwari, along with a cameraman, spends a couple hours at various routes and mingles freely with commoners, particularly youths, for whom he is a big attraction. Spanning from young children riding their bicycles and youngsters on bikes and scooters to farmers on tractors and truckers on heavy vehicles, Tiwari stops them with a smile on his face and educates them with key lessons of road traffic rules, which are important not just for safe transport but also to save their kitty from avoidable traffic challans. Rajni Chauhan His love for teaching the commoners about road traffic and safety rules has not just saved people from unnecessary challans but also helped them save money plausibly while getting the prized high-security registration number plates. Dont be surprised if the head constable hailing from Rewa district meets you while you are driving or walking the streets and lanes of tribal-dominated Shahdol district. His latest videos include tips for all those purchasing second-hand vehicles. His commitment to road safety has not just been a hit in Shahdol and other districts of MP but even saved a youngsters life in Prime Minister Narendra Modis parliamentary constituency around a year ago. It was to my pleasant surprise that I got a call on my phone from Varanasi, who told me that my safe driving tips from one of the videos helped his son save his life from a sudden speeding truck, Tiwari recalled. Out of the plethora of educational and interactive videos/reels shot by Tiwari, more than 150 have attracted one crore views each, with one of them getting the maximum of 24 crore views. Six hundred kilometres away at Pohri police station in Shivpuri district, inspector in-charge Rajni Chauhan, too, is a social media icon who is focused on promoting issues such as women empowerment, child education and informing people about the ill effects of child marriage and cyber crimes like digital arrest. Enjoying a large follower/subscriber base of 464k Facebook followers, 609K on Instagram and 7K on YouTube, the 34-year-old police inspector is not alone in her mission to usher a positive change in society but is joined in the interactive videos by her 5-year-old kindergarten student daughter Shivaya. Its a very satisfying experience when, at the end of the day, its clear that these efforts of mingling with the commonest of people, particularly with women and girls in their own rustic lingo, is helping people, particularly kids, shed the sense of fear for cops, Chauhan says proudly. Ravindra Singh Chauhan, however, is not just arousing the proactive interests of people, particularly Generation Y, in issues of women empowerment and child education but has used her trusted follower base in the same district to bust a nework of drug peddlers.During my previous posting at Physical Police Station in Shivpuri district, it was someone among the social media follower base who came forward with specific and reliable inputs which helped us in busting a ring of drug peddlers. In the state capital, Bhopal, meanwhile, sub-inspector in-charge of Hamidia Chowki, Ravindra Singh, is using the power of social media to help youngsters prepare for physical tests of various government recruitment tests and stay fit overall. In his videos/reels, Singh makes it a point to narrate how he transformed from a lean boy into a brawny youth with a disciplined life and utmost dedication. With a large base of 376K followers on Instagram, Singh is also educating citizens against the rising cases of cyber crime, especially digital arrest. On lines of Singh, constable Sandip Yadav in CM Dr Mohan Yadavs home district, Ujjains Birlagram police station, is on a mission to prevent people from cyber fraud, particularly digital arrest, and save teenagers from taking any extreme step after failing in the examinations. Having over 81K followers on Instagram, his videos have been used by many others in Ujjain to educate parents not to put unnecessary pressure of results on the psyche of school-going children. My videos against digital arrest fraud saved a Bhajan Mandali musician from losing hard-earned money due to digital arrest some weeks back. When he came and hugged me with tearful eyes, it was like winning a trophy, remembered Yadav. Social media-savvy cop empowers women rajni chauhan is focused on promoting issues such as women empowerment, child education and informing people about the ill effects of child marriage and cyber crimes like digital arrest. its a very satisfying experience when, at the end of the day, its clear that these efforts of mingling with the commonest of people, particularly with women and girls in their own rustic lingo, is helping people, particularly kids, shed the sense of fear for cops, chauhan says proudly.
MP PCS Result 2022 out, direct link here: Check topper's list
The Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission declared the State Service Examination 2022 results, with Deepika Patidar emerging as the topper. Six women secured positions in the top 10. Results for 87% of vacancies were released, with the remainder pending due to an ongoing reservation case in the High Court.
BJP, Congress to clash with Constitution-Ambedkar rallies, campaigns over next few days in MP
BHOPAL, Jan 18: Top leaders of the BJP and Congress will take part in several programmes in Madhya Pradesh related to the Constitution over the next few days as both parties continue their acrimonious political fight over the apex document and its chief architect Babasaheb Ambedkar. For the ruling BJP, Union ministers Amit Shah, JP []
Hyderabad: Two women held at Secunderabad for smuggling ganja
Hyderabad: The railway police arrested two women for smuggling ganja in a train at the Secunderabad railway station on Friday. In a joint operation the Government Railway Police (GRP) Secunderabad and Railway Protection Force (RPF), the accused Ishrat Bano from Madhya Pradesh and Kanchan from Chhattisgarh were arrested and ganja worth Rs 4.4 lakh was 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 .
Man kills friend after a dispute over Rs 50 in MPs Vidisha
Vidisha: A man allegedly killed his friend in Vidisha in Madhya Pradesh after a dispute over a Rs 50 transaction, a police official said on Saturday. The incident occurred in Kala Pathar area of Ganjbasoda town, some 40 kilometres from the district headquarters, on Friday evening, Sub Divisional Officer of Police (SDOP) Manoj Mishra said. Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
MPPSC results declared, six women in top ten
Six women are among the top ten successful candidates in the State Service Examination 2022 conducted by the Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC). Deepika Patidar secured first place and was appointed as deputy district collector. Results for the remaining 13 percent of vacancies are pending a High Court decision regarding OBC reservation.
Man Kills Friend After Dispute Over Rs 50 In Madhya Pradesh's Vidisha
A man allegedly killed his friend in Vidisha in Madhya Pradesh after a dispute over a Rs 50 transaction, a police official said on Saturday.
Saif Ali Khan stabbing: 2 suspects detained in Chhattisgarh, MP
Mumbai: In parallel operations, two suspects were arrested in Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh on Saturday, January 18, in the case regarding the stabbing of Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan in his Mumbai apartment on Thursday. According to reports, one suspect was detained in Madhya Pradesh on Saturday morning and is being questioned by the investigating 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 .
MP: In virtual interaction, land scheme beneficiary shares success story with PM Modi
A beneficiary from Madhya Pradesh shared with Prime Minister Modi how the Swamitva Yojana, a land ownership scheme, helped him secure a loan to start a dairy farm. With the new property card, he now earns Rs 30,000 monthly, highlighting the positive impact of the central scheme on rural livelihoods.
Saif Ali Khan Stabbing Case: Mumbai Police Detain Suspect From Madhya Pradesh
Police received a tip-off that the suspect was travelling aboard an express train
Saif Ali Khan stabbing: Police detain one suspect from Madhya Pradesh
In a major breakthrough in the Saif Ali Khan stabbing case, Mumbai Police have reportedly arrested a suspect from Madhya Pradesh.
JAIPUR: The Congress has strongly opposed the Rajasthan governments' decision to appoint outgoing Sarpanchs as administrators of Gram Panchayats. The party alleges that the move violates constitutional provisions and delays democratic processes. State Congress' Rajiv Gandhi Panchayati Raj Organization President, C.B. Yadav, has written to Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma, urging the government to conduct timely Panchayat elections. Yadav emphasised that the decision to delay elections contravenes Article 243-E of the Constitution and Section 95 of the Rajasthan Panchayati Raj Act, 1994. Rajasthan appoints Sarpanchs as administrators in gram panchayats following other BJP-ruled states There is no provision in the Constitution or the Panchayati Raj Act that allows the extension of tenure or postponement of elections under any circumstances once the five-year term has ended, he stated. On Thursday, the state government issued a notification appointing outgoing Sarpanchs as interim administrators for Gram Panchayats whose tenures are set to expire. The tenure of 6,759 Gram Panchayats across Rajasthan is scheduled ends on January 17, 2024. According to official sources, the government studied similar models implemented in Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand, and Uttarakhand before finalising the decision. Legal advice was sought, and discussions were held with representatives from the Sarpanch Sangh, who reportedly agreed to the move. The notification mandates district collectors to oversee the appointment of administrators and the formation of administrative committees in affected Panchayats. While Rajasthan has over 11,000 Gram Panchayats, their tenures do not end uniformly. For instance, 704 Panchayats will see their tenure expire in March, while 3,847 will face the same in September-October. The government claims the decision aims to synchronise the electoral process and ensure smooth administration in the interim. However, the Congress remains critical, accusing the government of undermining democratic principles by delaying elections unnecessarily. The issue has sparked a heated political debate, with calls for greater transparency and adherence to constitutional mandates in Panchayat governance.
Eloped couple held in Hyderabad lodge for smuggling ganja
Hyderabad: A young couple, who eloped from their house in Serilingampally and was residing in a private lodge, was arrested by the Prohibition and Excise department for allegedly selling ganja to persons known to them at Kondapur, officials said. Around one kg of ganja was recovered from the possession of the arrested couple - D Raju and Sanjana, both in their mid 20s. While Raju was a native of Nellore district, Sanjana belonged to Madhya Pradesh, officials said. Raju came to Hyderabad in search of livelihood and worked as a manager in an education startup for a few months and later started working in a hotel. He along with Sanjanas family used to reside in Serilingampally where they fell in love. Three months ago, they eloped from their house and were staying in a lodge where they started doing ganja business. Based on information, the Excise department State Task Force (STF) headed by Excise Superintendent N Anjireddy raided the lodge and arrested the couple. In a separate case, a woman identified as Rakhi Bhai was caught by the STF sleuths for selling ganja at Dhoolpet.
Saif Ali Khan stabbing case: Suspect detained in Madhya Pradesh
Two days after Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan was stabbed multiple times inside his residence, a suspect has been detained in Madhya Pradesh. Police are yet to confirm if the detainee is the individual responsible for the attack, which occurred early Thursday morning. (Further details awaited)
Saif Ali Khan Stabbing Case Suspect Detained In Madhya Pradesh
Saif Ali Khan Stabbing Case Suspect Detained In Madhya Pradesh
Instagram friendship lands woman and friend behind bars
Hyderabad: Friendship on Instagram landed a woman and her friend into trouble after Secunderabad Railway Police (GRP) in coordination with the Railway Protection Force (RPF) arrested them for smuggling ganja from Visakhapatnam to Solapur in Maharashtra via Secunderabad railway station. The arrested have been identified as Ishrat Bano, 20, of Madhya Pradesh and Kanchan, 21, of Chhattisgarh. The prime accused Raja of Jabalpur in Madhya Pradesh is absconding. The railway police said Bano and Kanchan were friends when they studied in the same school up to intermediate at Bilaspur. They became addicted to consuming alcohol and smoking cigarettes. Two years ago Bano developed a friendship with Raja on Instagram. Bano shared her problems, habits and status with Raja. Raja suggested Bano to assist him in transporting ganja to Maharashtra offering her to pay Rs.1,000 per packet. Bano then agreed to the offer and helped Raja transport ganja thrice a month. Meanwhile, Kanchan often expressed her desire with Bano to go on a long trip. Raja assigned the task of transporting ganja to Solapur. On January 16, 2025, Bano called Kanchan to come to Raipur for a trip to Solapur. During the journey, Bano revealed to Kanchan about the transportation ganja from Visakhapatnam to Solapur and convinced her by offering to share the earnings equally. Thereafter, both Bano and Kanchan went to Visakhapatnam railway station from Raipur. Bano then2 took two back packs of dry ganja in eight packets from an unknown person. She handed over a bag to Kanchan and both boarded a general coach of Konark Express to reach Solapur. On Friday at about 1.15 pm, the train arrived on platform one at Secunderabad station when the police nabbed them while moving under suspicious circumstances. As many as 17.767 kgs of dry ganja worth Rs.4.44 lakh and two mobile phones were seized from the possession of the arrested women.
Madhya Pradesh to provide 170 MW solar energy to Indian Railways
The Madhya Pradesh government is continuously working to promote solar energy,in this regard, the utilisation of solar energy generated in Madhya Pradesh to meet the energy needs of Indian Railways will be a significant achievement for the state
Any misuse would undermine sanctity of new criminal laws: Amit Shah
New Delhi: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah today chaired a review meeting in New Delhi in the presence of Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, Dr. Mohan Yadav to assess the implementation of three new criminal laws in the state. The meeting reviewed the implementation and current status of various new provisions []
The trouble with disposing Bhopals Union Carbon waste | Explained
Madhya Pradesh has paused burning the waste as it prepares to allay concerns among people in Pithampur that the emissions will harm them
Amit Shah warns against misuse of BNS in booking suspects
Amit Shah met with Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav to discuss implementing the new criminal laws in the state, emphasizing proper use of terrorism-related sections and 'trial in absentia' for national security cases. Shah pushed for transparency and efficient legal aid, along with advancements in forensic capability and electronic evidence management.
Congress leaders review preparations for 'Jai Bapu, Jai Bhim, Jai Samvidhan' rally in Belagavi
Belagavi: The Congress party is set to organise a national-level rally titled Jai Bapu, Jai Bhim, Jai Samvidhan as part of its year-long Gandhi Bharat event. The rally will be held at the CPEd ground in Belagavi on 21 January. Briefing the media in Belagavi on Friday, AICC General Secretary Randeep Singh Surjewala stated that several top Congress leaders, including Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi, and Mallikarjun Kharge, will participate in the event. Initially scheduled for 27 December last year, the rally was postponed indefinitely following the demise of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. The Congress party had spent crores on its arrangements for the event, which was planned to coincide with the Congress Legislature Party (CLP) meeting in Belagavi. However, after the CLP meeting, several leaders, including Rahul Gandhi, rushed to New Delhi on 26 December to attend Singhs funeral. Surjewala highlighted the historical significance of Belagavi, stating that the city has been linked to the Congress party for decades. He recalled the historic Congress session presided over by Mahatma Gandhi in 1924, which remains the only Congress session chaired by Gandhi. The event witnessed the participation of prominent leaders such as Jawaharlal Nehru, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, and Sarojini Naidu. BJP plans Bhima Sangama campaign as counter to Congresss Jai Bapu, Jai Bhim, Jai Samvidhan rally Discussing the reasons behind the upcoming rally, Surjewala accused Home Minister Amit Shah of insulting Dr B. R. Ambedkar and the Constitution during a parliamentary session on 17 December. Shah had not only insulted Ambedkar and the Constitution but also joked about the people who believe in Ambedkars principles. The BJP has repeatedly attacked the Constitution and put the constitutional rights of the people under the bulldozer, he said. Surjewala further stated that the rally was being organised to counter such attacks and defend the Constitution against fascist forces like the BJP. A similar rally, titled Jai Bapu, Jai Bhim, Jai Constitution, will be held in Mhow, Madhya Pradesh, the birthplace of Dr Ambedkar, on 27 January. He accused the BJP of simultaneously disrespecting Ambedkar and depriving the youth, backward classes, women, and the poor of their rights. The Congress session of 1924, held under the leadership of Gandhiji, bolstered the freedom struggle and eventually led to the countrys independence. The voice raised at the Congress rally to be held 100 years later in Belagavi on 21 January will give a new direction to the country, Surjewala added.
Hyderabad Cops Suspect Shooting Gang Headed to Bihar
Hyderabad: Hyderabad police suspect the duo who opened fire at a travel company manager here on Friday were from Bihar, and may be heading back to their home state. The Karnataka government, meanwhile, said the gang was the same one that had shot a cash delivery agent in Bidar earlier in the day and made off with a chest of cash containing Rs 93 lakh. Sources said the police were collecting CCTV footage from different places to trace the accused. After a preliminary probe, the police said that the gang had travelled towards Tank Bund in an autorickshaw, from where they disappeared. It is suspected that they were headed to Bihar. The Hyderabad police said that they formed more than 10 teams and the task force are collecting evidence. The Clues teams collected samples and verified the fingerprints at the place. The police officials said they would get a clue about the accused and solve the case. According to a report, the gang had fired eight bullets at cash delivery security guards Giri Venkatesh and Shiva Kashinath, before decamping with the cash meant for refilling an ATM in Bidar at about 11.30 am on Thursday. The robbers fled the spot on a bike, carrying the cash-filled trunk. Speaking in Bengaluru, Karnataka home minister G. Parameshwara said the gang had been identified. Karnataka police teams had gone to Indore in Madhya Pradesh and other possible hideouts. Both of them have been identified. They are being followed, Parameshwara told reporters. According to him, the assailants fled to Hyderabad after the crime. Usually gunmen accompany the transport when such a huge amount of cash is transported. Unfortunately, yesterday there was no gunman in the vehicle, the minister said. He suspected that thethe gang had studied the cash transportation process before executing the heist. It is suspected that the same duo turned up at an office of Roshan Travels, and urgently sought two tickets to Raipur. The agency staff sought their ID proof and wanted to inspect the baggage. At the same time, some Karnataka policemen pursuing a different case turned up at the scene. This scared the duo, one of whom opened fire, injuring manager Mohammed Jahangir in the leg and abdomen.
Tiger Kills Man In Madhya Pradesh, Villagers Attack Forest Officials
A 70-year-old man was mauled to death by a tiger in a forest in Madhya Pradesh's Seoni district, and angered by the attack, villagers assaulted two forest officials, an official said on Friday.
Don't invoke suicide abetment charge mechanically: SC
The Supreme Court of India has ruled that the offence of abetment of suicide should not be invoked mechanically against individuals, emphasizing that the provision should not be used to soothe the feelings of grieving families. The court stressed that the conduct of the accused and the deceased, their interactions, and conversations preceding the death should be examined practically and not divorced from real-life contexts. The judgment came after a plea challenging an order of the Madhya Pradesh High Court that refused to discharge a man from charges under Section 306 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) related to a suicide case. The Supreme Court emphasized that to prove abetment of suicide, there must be evidence of active instigation or acts facilitating the suicide. In this case, the court found that the appellant's actions, including seeking repayment of a loan, did not constitute instigation to suicide.
In national security cases, trial in absentia should be initiated against fugitives: Amit Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah called for trials in absentia for long-absconding fugitives linked to national security. Addressing the Madhya Pradesh government, Shah highlighted the need for robust legal aid and strict adherence to new criminal laws. He emphasized proper utilization of ICJS funds, monitoring of FIR conversions, forensic science recruitment, and e-summons implementation.
Madhya Pradesh's Food Scheme, OTPs, And A Forced 'Fast' On Sundays
In Madhya Pradesh, the Deendayal Rasoi Yojana offers meals for just Rs 5, amounting to approximately Rs 300 a month for two meals a day. However, having a mobile phone is mandatory, which requires an average monthly recharge of Rs 200.
Infrastructure Crisis Exposes Grim Reality of Anganwadi Centres In Madhya Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh, a state often in the spotlight for its developmental promises, continues to struggle with the basic infrastructure of its Anganwadi centres, the backbone of its child development and nutrition programmes.
Rajasthan appoints Sarpanchs as administrators in gram panchayats following other BJP-ruled states
JAIPUR: The Rajasthan government has decided not to hold elections in 6,759 gram panchayats scheduled for January. Instead, the existing Sarpanchs will serve as administrators. An administrative committee, comprising the Deputy Sarpanch and Ward Panch members, will be formed at each gram panchayat level to assist the Sarpanchs in their administrative duties. The Panchayati Raj Department has issued official notifications outlining these changes. This decision is modelled on practices followed in Madhya Pradesh and other BJP-ruled states, where similar steps have been taken to streamline governance and facilitate synchronized elections for Panchayati Raj institutions. The initiative is seen as a step toward implementing the 'One State, One Election' policy, allowing all Panchayati Raj institutions in Rajasthan to have simultaneous elections. The tenure of 6,759 gram panchayats in the state is set to expire by the end of this month, necessitating elections before January 31. However, the government has opted to delay elections until the reorganisation of Panchayati Raj institutions is complete. During this period, Sarpanchs will function as administrators under the guidance of their respective administrative committees. According to the notification, district collectors will oversee the appointment of administrators and the formation of administrative committees in Panchayats where the tenure has ended. While the total number of gram panchayats in the state exceeds 11,000, their tenures end at different times. For instance, 704 Panchayats will see their tenure end in March, while 3,847 will face the same in September-October. The decision to appoint administrators aims to bridge these electoral gaps and facilitate unified elections. This measure underscores the governments intent to bring structural reforms and ensure smooth governance during the interim period. However, it remains to be seen how effectively this model will be implemented at the grassroots level.
Robbers who shot dead two security guards, looted Rs 93 lakh in Bidar identified: Home Minister
Bengaluru: Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara said on Friday that the two robbers who shot dead the two security guards and decamped with Rs 93 lakh cash meant for filling the SBI ATM in Bidar on January 16 have been identified. He also said that efforts are on to secure them and police teams have gone to Indore in Madhya Pradesh and other possible places where the robbers could belong to. Both of them have been identified. They are being followed, Parameshwara told reporters. According to him, the assailants fled to Hyderabad after the crime. The robbers fled the spot in a bike, carrying the cash filled trunk, he said. SBI has assigned a Hyderabad-based firm to fill the ATMs, Parameshwara added. Usually gunmen accompany when such a huge amount of cash is transported. Unfortunately, yesterday there was no gunman in the vehicle, the Minister said. He opined that the robbers must have monitored the cash transportation mechanism for a very long time and carried out the crime. The robbers shot dead two security guards, Giri Venkatesh and Shiva Kashinath, before decamping with the cash meant for filling the SBI ATM in the district headquarters town of Bidar on Thursday. The deceased were the staff of CMS Agency, police said. The staff had come to the ATM located on the busy Shivaji Chowk to fill the cash at 11.30 am, they said. Sources said the robbers fired eight rounds.
BENGALURU: Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara said on Friday that the two robbers who shot dead the two security guards and decamped with Rs 93 lakh cash meant for filling the SBI ATM in Bidar on January 16 have been identified. He also said that efforts are on to secure them and police teams have gone to Indore in Madhya Pradesh and other possible places where the robbers could belong to. Both of them have been identified. They are being followed, Parameshwara told reporters. According to him, the assailants fled to Hyderabad after the crime. The robbers fled the spot in a bike, carrying the cash filled trunk, he said. SBI has assigned a Hyderabad-based firm to fill the ATMs, Parameshwara added. Usually gunmen accompany when such a huge amount of cash is transported. Unfortunately, yesterday there was no gunman in the vehicle, the Minister said. He opined that the robbers must have monitored the cash transportation mechanism for a very long time and carried out the crime. The robbers shot dead two security guards, Giri Venkatesh and Shiva Kashinath, before decamping with the cash meant for filling the SBI ATM in the district headquarters town of Bidar on Thursday. The deceased were the staff of CMS Agency, police said. The staff had come to the ATM located on the busy Shivaji Chowk to fill the cash at 11:30 am, they said. Sources said the robbers fired eight rounds.
UAPA case: SC denies bail to ex-PFI chairman Abubacker on medical grounds
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Friday refused to grant bail on medical grounds to former chairman of the banned Popular Front of India (PFI) E Abubacker in a case registered against him under anti-terror law UAPA. Abubacker, who was arrested by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) during a massive crackdown on the organisation in 2022, had approached the high court after the trial court rejected his bail application. A bench of Justices MM Sundresh and Rajesh Bindal said it was not inclined to release Abubacker at this stage after looking at the medical report. In his plea, Abubacker who is in his 70s, and suffers from Parkinson's disease, stated that he is entitled to bail as the NIA has miserably failed to put together a case against him. He also pointed out that he has undergone a surgery for the treatment of cancer. According to the central anti-terror agency, the PFI, its office bearers and members hatched a criminal conspiracy to raise funds for committing acts of terror in various parts of the country and were organising camps to indoctrinate and train their cadre for this purpose. Abubacker was arrested on September 22, 2022. The arrests were made in Kerala, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Assam, Uttar Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Puducherry, Delhi and Rajasthan. The BJP-led Central government banned the PFI and several of its associate organisations on September 28, 2022 for five years under the stringent anti-terror law, accusing them of having links with global terror groups like the ISIS. The Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI), which works with the PFI and is considered its political face, accused the government of cracking down on dissent and alleged that the ban was part of an undeclared emergency. The regime is misusing the investigation agencies and laws to silence the opposition and to scare the people from expressing the voice of dissent. An undeclared emergency is clearly visible in the country, the group said. (With inputs from Online Desk)
BPCL signed a Rs 31,802 crore loan agreement with the SBI Consortium to fund the development of a petrochemical complex and refinery expansion in Bina, Madhya Pradesh. The stock's target price suggests a 31% upside, but technical indicators show bearish signals. BPCL shares have declined 24% in the last three months, but gained 53% over two years.
High court notice to MP minister on plea that alleged he faked SC certificate
Gautam Tetwal was first elected from the reserved seat of Sarangpur in 2008 and was fielded again by the BJP in the 2023 Madhya Pradesh elections
Justice Arun Mishra Appointed BCCI Ombudsman And Ethics Officer
National Human Rights Commission: Justice Arun Mishra, a former Supreme Court Judge, has been appointed as the new Ombudsman and Ethics Officer of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Thursday. The appointment of Mishra was confirmed when the BCCI website displayed his name in the dual roles. He served as the Supreme Court judge from July 7, 2014 to September 2, 2020 before retiring from the role. Mishra was then appointed the chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on June 2, 2021 and served in the role till June 1, 2024. Born on September 3, 1955 in Gwalior, Mishra practised as a lawyer from 1978 to 1999, where he specialised in constitutional, civil, industrial, criminal and service matters in the bench of Madhya Pradesh High Court. He also served as the Chairman of the Bar Council of India from 1998 to 1999, becoming the youngest person to be elected to the top role. Mishra was appointed as Judge of the Madhya Pradesh High Court on October 25, 1999 and appointed as the Chief Justice of Rajasthan High Court on November 26, 2010 and held the office till his appointment as the Chief Justice of the Calcutta High Court on December 14, 2012. Mishra was then appointed the chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on June 2, 2021 and served in the role till June 1, 2024. Born on September 3, 1955 in Gwalior, Mishra practised as a lawyer from 1978 to 1999, where he specialised in constitutional, civil, industrial, criminal and service matters in the bench of Madhya Pradesh High Court. Also Read: Highest tax paying cricketers Article Source: IANS
Bharat Petroleum has signed a Rs 31,802 crore loan agreement with the State Bank of India Consortium to finance a petrochemical complex and refinery expansion in Bina, Madhya Pradesh. The consortium includes Punjab National Bank, Union Bank of India, Canara Bank, Bank of India, and Export Import Bank of India.
Hyderabad double murder case: Narsingi police arrest 3
Hyderabad: Three persons were arrested on Thursday, January 16, in the double murder that occurred in Hyderabads Narsingi area. The arrested triop has been identified as; Rahul Kumar Saket, 16, a driver, Raj Kumar Saket, 22, an office boy and Sukhendra Kumar Saket, 30, who works as housekeepingall three hail from Madhya Pradesh. Rajendranagar deputy 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 .
In a purported case of honour killing, a 20-year-old girl was shot dead by her father in Madhya Pradesh's Gwalior on Tuesday, i.e., January 14. x
Narsingi police suspect jealous lover behind double murder
Hyderabad: A day after receiving information about two unidentified bodies near a stone crusher in Puppalaguda, Narsingi police on Wednesday sent search teams, led by DCP Ch. Srinivas, to apprehend the suspect in the double-murder case. According to the investigating officer Hari Krishna Reddy, the deceased have been identified as Ankith Saketh, 25, a native of Madhya Pradesh, working in the city as a housekeeper and Bindu, 25, a native of Chhattisgarh. The two were in a live-in relationship. Police told the media that the distance between the two bodies was about 60 metres. The assailant had burnt their faces so that their identity could not be established. They said that the woman could have also been raped. Both bodies were shifted to the Osmania mortuary for post mortem examination. Bindu was married and had three children. She had come to Hyderabad to live with Ankith. On the day of the incident (suspected to be Saturday), the deceased had reportedly met at a friends place to spend some private time together. Police sources said that they suspect that a former lover of Bindu was jealous of seeing the two together and allegedly murdered them.
BHOPAL: In the tiger state of Madhya Pradesh, the menace of Benami transactions has extended to the territory of the big cat. At least three Benami transactions have been detected by the Benami Prohibition Unit (BPU) of the Income Tax Department in the Pench Tiger Reserve, famously known as the Land of Jungle Books Mowgli. Two of the transactions involve land housing two prominent resorts, while the third relates to a piece of land on which a resort was planned to be built. Importantly, in accordance with Section 165 of the Code of Land Revenue in Scheduled Tribe areas of Madhya Pradesh, there is a complete ban on selling tribal land to non-tribals in notified scheduled areas. Even district collectors do not have the authority to allow such transactions. However, tribals can lease land to non-tribals in notified scheduled areas and non-notified rural areas without the district collectors permission. As a result, the beneficial owners in all three cases of Benami transactions ultimately leading to the attachment of the three properties by the IT Department purchased land owned by tribals through tribal proxies. These proxies then leased the land back to the beneficial owners to build resorts on at least two of the properties. The third land was also intended for the construction of a resort, but the IT Departments BPU detected the Benami transaction in time. Consequently, all three Benami properties, including the two resorts, were attached by the IT Department under the provisions of the Benami Transactions (Prohibition) Amendment Act 2016. The three Benami properties that were detected and attached in 2021-22, with a collective value of around Rs 4 crore, cover a combined area of about ten hectares, informed sources told this newspaper. Investigations revealed that the three beneficial ownersnone of whom were tribals used tribals as proxies (Benamidars) to purchase the land from the original tribal owners in tribal areas, circumventing the ban on selling land to non-tribals in the notified scheduled areas of the state. Under the Benami Transactions (Prohibition) Amendment Act 2016, a Benamidar is a person who holds property in their name for the benefit of another person, while the person who actually pays for the property is the Beneficial Owner. These three Benami property attachments within tiger territory (located within a radius of one to four km from the Turia Gate of the Pench Tiger Reserve) may be the first of their kind in any tiger reserve in the country, but more could follow in the future. According to informed sources, after the three attachments made in 2021-22, several other resorts are now on the IT Departments radar due to suspicions that they were developed on land obtained through Benami transactions, particularly as most of the eight tiger reserves and wildlife sanctuaries are located in tribal-dominated areas of the state, which houses the largest tribal population in the country. Interestingly, it was a tax evasion petition (TEP) that led to the first attachment. During the investigation, the IT Department's BPU stumbled upon two more similar properties, resulting in their attachment as well. In terms of the total number of Benami properties attached across the country under the amended Benami law of 2016, Madhya Pradeshs BPU has attached the most, with over 1,400 Benami properties. The total value of these attached properties is estimated between Rs 900 crore and Rs 950 crore. Out of the 1,400 attached properties, ten were seized in 2024-25, including shares worth approximately Rs 350 crore held by promoters of a listed company in the names of their employees. Another major attachment included 150 khasras (land holdings in revenue records) held by the owners of a stone crushing plant in the name of their henchmen in Sidhi district, eastern MP, which borders Uttar Pradesh and Chhattisgarh. In a recent development, two Benami properties (land) held by a prominent and influential builder, whose premises were recently raided in Bhopal by the IT Department, were also attached.
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Justice Sujoy Paul is acting CJ of HC
Hyderabad: Justice Sujoy Paul , Senior Judge in the Telangana High Court , has been appointed as the Acting Chief Justice of the Telangana High Court. With Chief Justice Alok Aradhe being transferred as the Chief Justice of the Bombay High Court, President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday appointed the senior-most judge Justice Sujoy Paul to perform the duties of the Chief Justice of the Telangana High Court. Justice Paul was born on June 21, 1964, he completed graduation and postgraduation in law from Rani Durgavati University, Jabalpur. He enrolled as an advocate with the Madhya Pradesh Bar Council in 1990. He was elevated as Judge of the Madhya Pradesh High Court on May 27, 2011, and made permanent Judge on April 14, 2024. On transfer, he assumed charge as the Judge of the Telangana High Court on March 26 last year. He is also the executive chairman of the Telangana State Legal Services Authority.
Watch: 5 Tigers Sunbathe In Front Of Tourists At Madhya Pradesh Reserve
Tourists in Madhya Pradesh's Satpura Tiger Reserve were left awestruck after a tiger family was spotted together during a jungle safari in the Madhai area of the reserve.
Hyderabad double murder case: Two persons interrogated
Hyderabad: The Narsingi police took into custody two persons as part of an investigation into the double murder case reported at Puppalaguda hillocks on Monday night. Divya Bindu, 30, a Chhattisgarh native and a resident of Vanasthalipuram and Ankith, a Madhya Pradesh native and a resident of Nanakramguda were found murdered on the hillocks on 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 .
Madhya Pradesh well collapse: Three trapped labourers die
Chhindwara: Three labourers, trapped under the debris after a wall collapsed in Madhya Pradeshs Chhindwara district, have died, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said Wednesday. The under-construction well caved in at Khunajhir Khurd village in the district Tuesday evening following which the three persons, including a woman, got trapped, officials earlier said. CM Yadav in a []
Justice Sujoy Paul appointed as Chief Justice of Telangana High Court
HYDERABAD: The Union Government has appointed Justice Sujoy Paul as the Chief Justice of the Telangana High Court. This appointment follows the transfer of Justice Alok Aradhe, the outgoing Chief Justice of the Telangana High Court, to the Bombay High Court. A notification issued by the Union Ministry of Law and Justice on January 14, 2025, confirmed the President's approval for Justice Sujoy Paul's appointment. Justice Paul, currently the senior-most judge of the Telangana High Court, will assume the duties of Chief Justice in place of Justice Alok Aradhe. Justice Sujoy Paul was born on June 21, 1964, to Late Sri Noni Gopal Paul and Smt. Manjushri Paul. He completed his schooling at Pandit L.S. Jha Model Higher Secondary School and pursued his Graduation, Post-Graduation, and LL.B. from Rani Durgavati University, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh. Enrolled as an advocate in 1990 with the Bar Council of Madhya Pradesh, Justice Paul had an illustrious career in law, practicing in various branches such as Civil, Constitutional, Industrial, and Service Law. Over the years, he appeared before several courts and established a reputation for legal acumen and dedication. Justice Paul was elevated as a Judge of the Madhya Pradesh High Court in Jabalpur on May 27, 2011, and became a permanent Judge on April 14, 2014. Upon his transfer to the High Court for the State of Telangana, he took oath as a Judge on March 26, 2024.
Three labourers die after well collapses in Madhya Pradesh
Chhindwara: Three labourers, trapped under the debris after a well collapsed in Madhya Pradesh's Chhindwara district, have died, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said on Wednesday. The under-construction well caved in at Khunajhir Khurd village in the district on Tuesday evening following which the three persons, including a woman, got trapped, officials earlier said. 3 , Dr Mohan Yadav (@DrMohanYadav51) January 15, 2025 CM Yadav in a post on X said police, Homeguard personnel and the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) team immediately started the rescue work and made every possible effort to bring out the workers safely, but they could not be saved. Sad news has been received about the untimely death of 3 workers in an accident caused by soil collapse during the digging of an old well on a private land in village Khunajhir khurd under Chhindwara district, he said. As per rules, the government will provide a financial assistance of Rs 4 lakh to the families of each of the deceased, Yadav said. I pray to God to give peace to the departed souls and strength to the family members to bear this immense grief, he said. The victims have been Shahjadi Khan (50), her son Rashid (18) and nephew Bashid (18), according to officials.
BHOPAL : A ruling BJP leader was arrested for allegedly raping and blackmailing a high-profile local politician in the Sidhi district of Madhya Pradesh. The woman has also accused the ruling party leader of extorting money from her. The accused, Ajit Pal Singh Chauhan, aged around 50, who hails from a powerful political and ex-royal family, was arrested by the Sidhi police reportedly from the adjoining Rewa district on Tuesday, just a few hours after being booked for rape, extortion, criminal intimidation and obscene act. In her complaint submitted to the police a few days back, the woman politician had alleged that the BJP leader promised to get her the ruling partys ticket to contest Vidhan Sabha polls in 2023, which never happened. She alleged that he raped and blackmailed her, besides extorting money from her. After investigating the complaint, the local police lodged a case against Chauhan on Monday and arrested him on Tuesday. Meanwhile, acting on the instructions from the state BJP chief VD Sharma, the partys Sidhi district unit expelled Chauhan from the party for six years. Chauhan hails from a powerful political and ex-royal family of the Sidhi district. His family was associated with the Congress for decades. He joined the BJP three years back and is reportedly known to some big Congress and BJP leaders in MP, Chhattisgarh and Uttar Pradesh.
BHOPAL: In an alleged case of honour killing, a 20-year-old girl Tanu Gurjar was shot dead by her father Mahesh Gurjar, who is a dhaba owner, along with cousin brother Rahul. The incident happened four days before her marriage, in the Gwalior district of Madhya Pradesh. The incident took place at the dhaba owners house in Adarsh Nagar locality at around 9 pm on Tuesday, due to the Gurjar community girls refusal to marry Indian Air Force (IAF) staffer on January 18, due to her six-years-long love affair with an unemployed Gurjar man from Agra. According to primary investigations, the girl was shot from close range in the face and head with two separate illegal fire-arms. At least four bullets were reportedly fired. Both the accused, including the girls father and cousin brother have been arrested, Gwalior district police superintendent Dharamveer Singh told TNIE. Shockingly, just a few hours before the gruesome killing, the girl had posted a video, in which she had stated that if anything happened to her, her family would be responsible for it. In the 52-second video clip, the girl could be heard saying that she is in a relationship with a Pinhat (Agra) based man Bhikham Mavai Vicky, but her family wants to marry her to someone else. She is being tortured regularly by her family members, who are also threatening to kill her if she didnt act as wanted by them. Acting into the matter after surfacing the video, the local police counselled the girl and her father separately. However, just a few hours later, the alleged honour killing took place. Subsequently, the girl was reportedly asked by cops to shift to Nari Niketan, but she refused. Some hours later, her father and cousin took her to a room in the house on the pretext of resolving the issue and allegedly shot her dead from close range. Importantly, the girls lover and her would-be groom both belonged to the same Gurjar community, but while her lover was unemployed, the would-be groom was an IAF staffer.
Justice Sujay Pal Appointed as Chief Justice of Telangana High Court
Hyderabad: The President Draupadi Murmu has appointed Justice Sujay Pal as the interim Chief Justice of the Telangana High Court. An order to this effect has been issued, assigning the responsibilities of the Chief Justice to Justice Sujay Pal, a senior judge of the High Court. The current Chief Justice, Justice Alok Aradhe, has been transferred to serve as the Chief Justice of the Bombay High Court. Born on June 21, 1964, Justice Sujay Pal completed his B.Com, M.A., and LL.B. degrees and registered with the Madhya Pradesh Bar Council in 1990. He has served various institutions, including banks, Human Rights Commissions, and boards. Justice Pal was appointed as an Additional Judge of the Madhya Pradesh High Court on May 27, 2011, and became a permanent judge on April 14, 2014. He was transferred to the Telangana High Court as a judge on March 21, 2024, following the recommendation of the Supreme Court Collegium. He has now been appointed as the interim Chief Justice of the High Court.
Centre appoints nodal officers to assess farmers protests; SC to hear Dallewal's plea on MSP today
NEW DELHI: Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Tuesday appointed nodal officers to assess the farmers agitation in Punjab and Haryana, work towards easing tensions, and prevent the situation from spreading to other states. According to reports, the action came after farmers organisations close to the RSS, during the weekly meeting, urged Singh to take measures to prevent the protest from spreading to other states. A source stated, There is a need for an official coordination team to oversee farmers affairs across the states. Currently, the senior officers limit themselves to their respective divisions and interact with state governments. Around 20 senior officials, including Joint Secretaries, Additional Secretaries, advisers, and commissioners have been assigned responsibilities of one or two states each. These officers will regularly interact with state officers and address emerging Farmers issues through respective schemes, said the source. Some of the officers assigned the tasks are Faiz Ahmed Kidwai, Additional Secretary, responsible for Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan. However, Kidwai is now shifted to the Ministry of Civil Aviation. Another Additional Secretary Maninder Kaur Dwivedi has been assigned the job to look after Gujarat and Odisha. Muktanad Agarwal, IAS, assigned as nodal officer to look after Madhya Pradesh and Tamil Nadu whereas Samuel P Kumar, joint secretary, is the nodal officer for Assam; Ruchika Gupta, adviser, for Telangana; C F Joseph, adviser, for Kerala. Another Joint Secretary level officer Priya Ranjan appointed as nodal officer for Uttarakhand and Himachal. Meanwhile, Haryana khap panchayats have decided to back the farmers protest in Punjab if all the farmers unions come onto one platform after the January 18 meeting and announce a common minimum programme. Sanyukta Kisan Morcha (non-political) and Kisan Mazdoor Morcha, who are leading the protests, and Sanyukta Kisan Morcha need to come together and take on the Centre collectively by announcing a common minimum agenda. They should sort out their differences in their January 18 meeting. Then our committee of Haryana khap panchayats will meet on January 19 or 20 and decide on supporting the stir, said Satish Singh, coordinator of an 11-member committee of 102 khap panchayats. Khap panchayats will participate in the January 26 tractor march to strengthen the agitation, Singh added. Haryana khap panchayats had played a key role in strengthening the farmers stir at Delhi borders during 2020-21. SC to hear plea on Dallewal health, MSP law on January 15 A two-judge bench of the court, led by Justice Surya Kant and Justice N Kotiswar Singh, would hear on Wednesday a plea over Dallewals health along with the farmer leaders plea for a direction to the Centre for implementing a proposal, including a legal guarantee of minimum support price on crops, made to the protesting farmers in 2021 after the farm laws were repealed. Jagjit Singh Dallewal has been on an indefinite fast for over 50 days. (With inputs from Harpreet Bajwa) SC to hear plea on farmer leader Dallewals deteriorating health amid 50-day hunger strike
Rural development minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan set to allocate 821,000 houses in MP
Rural development minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan allocates approximately 821,000 houses under PMAY-G for Madhya Pradesh beneficiaries. Over 3,726 crore in central assistance has been released this fiscal, with potential for an additional 4,934 crore upon timely utilization. The scheme aims to build 30 million houses nationwide over five years.
Shivraj Singh Chouhan to allocate 8,21,000 more houses for Madhya Pradesh under PMAY-G on Wednesday
Rural development minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan is set to allocate about 8,21,000 additional houses under the Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana - Gramin (PMAY-G) in Madhya Pradesh. The central government has disbursed Rs 3,726 crore so far this fiscal, with a potential release of Rs 4,934 crore more, ensuring swift commencement of house construction.
Tiger kills 57-year-old man in Chandrapur district
Chandrapur: A tiger attacked and killed a 57-year-old man under the Ballarpur forest range in Chandrapur district of Maharashtra on Tuesday, forest department officials said. Soon after the attack, the wild animal was tranquilized and captured, they said. According to the officials, the victim, Lalsingh Maravi, a resident of Manikpur in adjoining Madhya Pradesh, was carrying out bamboo removal work in the range allotted to contractor Nagin Puglia. A lurking tiger pounced on Maravi and killed him. On being informed about the incident, officials of Central Chanda Division, Ballarpur range, along with subordinate forest staff immediately reached the spot, they said. During an inspection of the spot, it was noticed the tiger was sitting near the body of Maravi. Forest department personnel tried to drive the tiger away from the spot, but the wild animal did not budge, said the officials. A Rapid Response Team was called along with wildlife experts and they tranquilized the tiger. A veterinary officer examined the tiger after which the big cat was put in a cage and shifted to Transit Treatment Centre in Chandrapur, they said. Later, the body of the victim Maravi was handed over to his relatives after an autopsy and initial financial assistance was provided to his family. The operation to capture the tiger was conducted under the guidance of Deputy Conservator of Forests (Central Chanda Forest Division, Chandrapur) Shweta Boddu, informed a senior officer. Chandrapur district in eastern Maharashtra houses the Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve.
Under-construction well caves in Chhindwara district; 3 trapped
Chhindwara: Three persons, including a woman, were trapped under the debris after an under-construction well caved in at a village in Madhya Pradesh's Chhindwara district on Tuesday, police said. The incident occurred at Khunajhir Khurd village late in the evening and a rescue operation was on, they said. Superintendent of Police (SP) Ajay Pandey said all three -- two men and a woman -- are alive and efforts are on to pull them out of the debris. After getting information about the collapse of the under-construction well, State Disaster Emergency Response Force (SDERF) and police teams reached the spot and launched a rescue operation using earthmoving machines, he said.
2 persons including woman found murdered at hillocks in Puppalaguda
Hyderabad: Rajendranagar Deputy Commissioner of Police, Ch Srinivas here on Tuesday informed that a double murder took place in hillocks at Puppalguda under Narsingi police station limits in the afternoon. The incident probably took place on Saturday night at an abandoned stone crusher in survey number 452/1 in Puppalaguda. A male person aged about 25 to 30 years seems to be a laborer who was stabbed and smashed his head with a boulder to death. At about 60 meters distance, a woman aged about 25 to 30 years was also killed by hitting on her head with a boulder. Srinivas said the male deceased has been identified as Ankit Saket, a house-keeping employee and resident of Nanakramguda and native of Madhya Pradesh. The identity of the woman was yet to be known. Srinivas said the department was working out for further clues to know the reasons behind the double murder. The incident came to light when a few youngsters went to the open place in Puppalaguda to fly kites and found the bodies.
Couple found dead in Hyderabad, police launches investigation
Hyderabad: A couple was found dead in a secluded place in Puppalaguda under Narsingi police station limits in Hyderabad on Monday night, January 12. According to Shamshabad deputy commissioner of police (DCP) Ch Srinivas, the deceased man Ankit Saket, 25, a native of Madhya Pradesh, was stabbed multiple times with sharp objects and a boulder 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 .
One Held For Swapping QR Codes Outside Shops To Divert Payments
A group of tech-savvy fraudsters cheated 10 shopkeepers by allegedly swapping QR codes pasted outside shops to divert payments to their bank accounts in Madhya Pradesh's Khajuraho.
Odisha: Similipals mighty Mahendra, which survived Maoist bullets, dies at 66
BARIPADA: Mahendra, the trained bull elephant engaged in protection of Similipal Tiger Reserve (STR), died after prolonged illness late on Sunday. The 66-year-old kunki elephant was undergoing treatment at Chahala camp for old-age related ailments. Regional chief conservator of forests (RCCF) and field director of STR Prakash Chand Gogineni said the tusker had stopped eating from Sunday morning and was being treated by veterinary doctor Abhilash Acharya. After its death, a team of vets conducted autopsy and buried the carcass. The exact cause of Mahendras death will be ascertained after the postmortem report arrives, said Gogineni. Former principal chief conservator of forests Debabrata Swain, who earlier served as the field director of STR, said Mahendras death was an irreparable loss to both Similipal and Odisha. The tusker spent 24 years of its life protecting the sanctuary from timber mafia and poachers. It also helped forest officials in tracking the movement of tigers. Mahendra was brought to Similipal in December 2001 from the Rajiv Gandhi National Parks Hamsur wildlife division in Karnataka, along with two female elephants Bhavani and Shobha. The eight-foot-tall tusker was engaged to prevent entry of poachers and drive out outside elephants which attempted to enter Similipal. In 2012, the elephant suffered injuries after being shot with bullets and arrows during a Maoist attack at Gudugudia in Similipal. However, it recovered completely after surgery and resumed duty. In 2019, Mahendra was taken to Satkosia wildlife sanctuary in Angul district to guard and track tigress Sundari which was brought from Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve in Madhya Pradesh. The tusker was subsequently brought back to Similipal. Swain said Mahendras remarkable service to Similipal, particularly its role in protecting the wildlife and forest, will forever be remembered. The elephants death marks the end of an era for the sanctuary and leaves behind an enduring legacy of dedication and heroism.
Bhopal Diary| 11 Muslim-named villages renamed
11 villages bearing Muslim names rechristened As many as 11 villages in Shajapur district, which hitherto contained Muslim names, have been renamed with that of Hindu deities. The new names were announced by states CM Mohan Yadav at a public event in the western MP district on Sunday. Among the 11 villages Sheikhpur Bongi was renamed Awadhpuri, Khalilpur as Rampur, Dhabla Hussainpur as Dhabla Ram and Mohammadpur Machnai as Mohanpur. The CM who questioned the relevance of the old names, had earlier on January 5, renamed three villages in his home district Ujjain, also on similar lines. Row over woman DIGs tips to school girls A woman Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) officer has landed in controversy after a video showing her giving tips to school girls on how to have ojaswi (bright-energetic babies) went viral. Presently posted as DIG-Shahdol Range, the woman police officer Savita Sohane is seen in the video, advising group of Class X to Class XII girl students, to avoid conceiving on Purnima (full moon night) and perform certain ritualistic prayers to Sun God for having ojaswi babies. Unaffected by the controversy generated by the viral video, the senior woman police officer clarified that the video lacked context. Young influencers aiding public to be rewarded The state government has decided to encourage and reward young social media content creators who help the government in reaching out to the needy citizens with public welfare schemes. Young content creators can play an important role in the development of the state. Every possible support will be provided by the government. The best social media content creators will be awarded in various categories by the Public Relations Department, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav made the announcement while addressing the Yuva Samvad (dialogue with youngsters) in Bhopal on Sunday to mark the National Youth Day celebrations. Anuraag singh Our correspondent in Madhya Pradesh singhanuraag.jaurno@gmail.com
MP Mulls Ban on Liquor Sale in Religious Cities
Bhopal: Madhya Pradesh chief minister Mohan Yadav on Monday said that his government was seriously planning to ban sale of alcohol in the holy cities in the state to protect their religious sanctity. Mr Yadav said that the initiative to declare prohibition in the religious cities was being taken in view of complaints received from different quarters that the sale of alcohol in these areas have a negative impact on the religious environment in these cities. The seers and sadhus have also recommended imposition of restrictions on the sale of alcohol in the religious cities, he said. The state government is seriously considering shutting down all the alcohol outlets operating in the religious cities in Madhya Pradesh and necessary changes would be made in the excise policy to enforce the decision, Mr Yadav said. The chief minister indicated that the alcohol outlets in the religious cities would be shifted to the outskirts of these cities to make up for the revenue losses caused by the move. The state government has accorded 17 cities in Madhya Pradesh the status of religious cities between 2004-2013. They are Ujjain (for Mahakaleshwar temple), Amarkantak (for being the origin of river Narmada), Maheshwar (home to an ancient Shiva temple on the bank of Narmada), Orchha (for Ramraja temple), Omkareshwar (for Omkareshwar shrine), Mandla (for being situated on bank of Narmada), Multai (for being situated on bank of river Tapti), Datia (home to famous Peetambara Peeth), Jabalpur (for Narmada Ghat), Chitrokoot (for Ram Ghat), Maihar (for Sharda shrine), Salkanpur (for Bijasan shrine), Mandaleshwar (Narmada Ghat), Mandsaur (for Pasupatinath shrine), Barman (Narmada Ghat), and Panna (for Jugal Kishore temple). The state government has earlier banned the sale of liquor and non-vegetarian food near the temples in the state.
MP HC grants newborns custody to mother, a minor rape survivor
Bhopal: The Madhya Pradesh high court has granted custody of a newborn baby to his mother, a minor rape survivor, under guardianship of her parents when she prayed for it. The single-judge bench of Justice Avanindra Kumar Singh has also directed the state government to extend the necessary help to the mother and her parents as per law to ensure them to nurture the child. There is no doubt that mother of newly born baby is the best person in the world to look after the baby and if she wants to take care of her baby then it is in the interest of mother as well as newly born child. Therefore, it is directed that custody of newly born child be given to her minor mother (prosecutrix) under guardianship of her parents, the court observed. The minor rape survivor and her parents had earlier pleaded the court to grant permission to medically terminate her 32 weeks and six days old pregnancy despite the risk associated with it since she did not wish to carry the pregnancy. The court had earlier granted the permission for premature delivery/ termination of foetus of 32 weeks and six days of the minor rape victim, citing it as rare circumstances. The court had then also directed that if the child is born alive then the state government has to take care of the child and certain conditions were also imposed. The rape survivor has moved the court again after she gave birth to a male child praying for the custody of the newborn.
Madhya Pradesh considering liquor ban in religious cities and towns: CM Dr Mohan Yadav
BHOPAL: The Madhya Pradesh government is considering banning liquor in religious cities and towns of the state, Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav announced on Monday. Our government is considering amending our policy pertaining to religious cities and towns to enforce total ban on liquor there. Many seers have already recommended to prohibit liquor in such cities/towns, after which the government is seriously considering to impose such a ban within the limits of religious cities/towns through appropriate amendments in the excise policy. A decision will soon be taken about it, the CM said in Bhopal. The development happened just a day after the CM continued with his name changing spree to rename villages having Muslim names. On Sunday, the CM had announced renaming 11 villages of western MPs Shajapur district, particularly with names inspired by Hindu deities. The 11 villages of Shajapur district were renamed a week after the CM announced a similar move for three villages in his home district of Ujjain. Both Shajapur and Ujjain are adjoining districts in western MP and considered a strong base of the RSS and BJP in Malwa region. In accordance with what the CM said on Monday, once the state actually bans liquor in the religious cities and towns by making amendments in the coming excise policy, the ban will come into effect in 17 such cities and towns, which have been categorized as holy (religious) by successive governments in MP between 2004 and 2013. Such cities and towns, include the CMs home city of Ujjain, Amarkantak, Maheshwar, Orchha, Omkareshwar, Mandla, Multai, Mandla (Narmadaghat), Jabalpur, Chitrakoot, Maihar, Salkanpur, Mandaleshwar, Mandsaur, Barman and Panna. The latest development happened two days after the CM had reportedly discussed with officials about the new excise policy. Importantly, four months ago, the MP CM had directed officials to ensure that meat and liquor aren't consumed in religious towns on the banks of river Narmada in the state. The decision was taken at the first meeting of the cabinet committee on integrated development of river Narmada in September 2024. There are 430 ancient Shiva temples, two Shakti Peeths situated on the banks of the holy river that flows through 1079 km of Madhya Pradesh, after originating from Amarkantak in Anuppur district in eastern part of the state.
MP: Right-wing mob assaults couple over love jihad allegations
A Hindutva mob harassed an interfaith couple after spotting them together on a public road in Madhya Pradeshs Indore city. Although the incident occurred on January 9, it came to light on Monday, January 13 after a video of the assault surfaced on social media platforms. The Hindutva group accosted the young couple alleging them 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 .
Odisha joins Ayushman Bharat: 4.5 crore people to benefit
NEW DELHI: Odisha has become the 34th state in India to join the central governments ambitious scheme Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY), considered the largest insurance scheme in the world. In this regard, the Odisha government signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Monday by integrating its own scheme, Gopabandhu Jan Arogya Yojana, with the Union Health Ministry. A total of 1.03 crore families in Odisha will benefit under the scheme, with 67.8 lakh families to be supported by the central government. Speaking at the event, Union Health Minister J. P. Nadda said, Odisha joining the Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY scheme is a historic moment. Forty-five per cent of India's population is covered under the Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY scheme. With Odisha now part of the scheme, only West Bengal and Delhi are yet to join. The programme provides Rs 5 lakh per family per year for secondary and tertiary care hospitalisation to 55 crore individuals, corresponding to 12.34 crore families. Taking a swipe, Nadda remarked, Political ego should not come in the way of states in choosing people-centric schemes. Following the MoU, Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the people of Odisha. It was indeed a travesty that my sisters and brothers of Odisha were denied the benefits of Ayushman Bharat by the previous government. This scheme will ensure the highest-quality healthcare at affordable rates. It will particularly benefit the Nari Shakti and the elderly of Odisha, he posted on X. ! https://t.co/YzOk59LLNS Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 13, 2025 The MoU was signed by Odisha's Secretary of Health and Family Welfare, Aswathy S., and CEO of the National Health Authority (NHA), L. S. Changsan. The event was attended by Chief Minister Mohan Majhi, Deputy Chief Minister K. V. Singh Deo, and Odisha Health Minister Mukesh Mahaling. Union ministers Dharmendra Pradhan, Ashwini Vaishnaw, and Jual Oram were also present. Under the new arrangement, a single bilingual health card will be issued to each eligible beneficiary, consolidating the benefits of both schemes. Nadda highlighted the programme's success, stating, AB-PM-JAY is not only the world's largest health coverage scheme but also the fastest to be implemented since its conception. Since its inception, 8.19 crore hospital admissions have been recorded, with Rs 1.13 lakh crore spent on providing healthcare to marginalised sections of society. This increase in hospital admissions is not due to a rise in diseases, but rather due to the enhanced accessibility to affordable healthcare, he said. He noted a significant increase in hospital admissions even in remote, far-flung, and disturbed areas due to AB-PM-JAY. He cited examples, such as Naxal-affected districts of Bastar and Bijapur, where admissions rose by 4.3 per cent. In Madhya Pradesh, hospital admissions increased by 30 times. Quoting a recent Lancet study on Southeast Asia, Nadda stated, AB-PM-JAY has increased access to healthcare for cancer patients by 33 per cent. It has also improved early cancer diagnoses and promoted health-seeking behaviour, particularly among women. The scheme covers nearly 2,000 medical procedures across 27 specialties, including major surgeries such as bypass surgeries and knee replacements. Chief Minister Mohan Majhi expressed optimism, saying, People from Odisha, who were previously receiving treatment in around 900 empanelled hospitals, will now have access to cashless and quality treatment in over 29,000 government and private empanelled hospitals. He added, The converged schemes will cumulatively benefit around 4.5 crore people of Odisha with the help of a single card. The significance of this occasion is immense, as it will transform the health status of 86 per cent of Odishas population. Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan called the MoU a new beginning in the development story of Odishas healthcare sector. Ashwini Vaishnaw noted that the converged schemes would significantly augment healthcare services in Odisha. He described it as a progressive step towards attaining the goal of Viksit Bharat and Utkarsh Odisha. The previous BJD regime, led by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, had refused to implement the central governments flagship health scheme, citing its existing programme, Biju Swasthya Kalyan Yojana. The Majhi government later renamed the state scheme as Gopabandhu Jan Arogya Yojana and integrated it with Ayushman Bharat.
'Have four children, get Rs 1 lakh': MP Brahmin panel chief to community
Pandit Vishnu Rajoria of Madhya Pradesh Parshuram Kalyan Board announced a Rs 1 lakh reward for Sanadhya Brahmin couples with four children, emphasizing the need to address low birth rates among Hindus and counter the rising population of non-Hindus. The reward will be arranged through personal or community support.
Brahmin couples offered Rs 1 lakh for having 4 kids
The chief of the Madhya Pradesh Parshuram Kalyan Board has said he would pay Rs 1 lakh as reward to couples from the Brahmin community producing four children.
Parents Can Be Compelled To Provide Funds For Daughter's Education: SC
The matter related to an appeal by the wife against a Madhya Pradesh High Court order dated July 10, 2023, which partially allowed her plea for increased maintenance from her husband
Madhya Pradesh Govt Official Urges Young 'Brahmin Couples' To Have 4 Children, Get Rs 1 Lakh
Pandit Vishnu Rajoria stated many young people settle down with just one child, which he believes is problematic for the communitys future
Scam alert: Fraudsters replace QR codes outside shops to redirect payments; caught on CCTV
In the age of digital deception, thieves resorted to the bold step of replacing QR codes outside business establishments to redirect money to their accounts in the Khajuraho region of Madhya Pradesh. The modern-day-thieves have replaced the QR scans outside 12 shops and a petrol pump in the area, according to media reports. The scammers, covering their faces jumped into action in the night failing to sense CCTV surveillance. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Deccan Chronicle (@deccanchronicle_official) Meanwhile, authorities have arrested an accused within 72 hours based on the CCTV footage. The CCTV footage also went viral on social media platforms leaving netizens in splits. The checklist to save oneself from getting scammed just keeps getting bigger everyday, a user on 'X' commented on the clip. The police were alerted by a watchful shop-owner, who identified a change in the establishment's payment details after a customer tried to pay through QR scanning. The vendor was shocked to see Chhotu Tiwari in the name of the receiver. Sensing fraud, she quickly changed the code and informed the cops. The police swiftly took action and caught Chhotu Tiwari after reviewing the CCTV footage from her shop. It was also reported that the police are set to arrest two more persons in connection to the incident. Moreover, authorities also urged shop-keepers to stay on their toes and alert the cops as soon as they sense something strange.
Madhya Pradesh Government mulling liquor ban in religious cities: CM Mohan Yadav
Mohan Yadav said there are complaints about the environment in religious cities getting affected because of liquor (sale and consumption)
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The plan will initially be available in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh
Have 4 Children, Get 1 Lakh: Madhya Pradesh Board Offer To Brahmin Couples
The head of a Madhya Pradesh government board has announced a Rs 1 lakh award for young Brahmin couples who decide to have four children. Pandit Vishnu Rajoriya is the president of Parshuram Kalyan Board and holds a state cabinet minister rank.
Indore wedding at 200-year-old temple sparks investigation
Indore: A wedding held at a 200-year-old temple in Madhya Pradesh's Indore has caused a row, prompting the authorities to order a probe into the matter, officials said on Monday. According to officials, the wedding took place on Sunday at Gopal Mandir in the Rajbada area of the city. The temple has been renovated under the Centre's Smart City project. Eyewitnesses said the temple premises were decorated for the ceremony, Vedic marriage rituals were performed, and there was a feast for guests. Locals have alleged that devotees and visitors were inconvenienced, and traffic was also disrupted near the temple. Photographs from the event have surfaced on social media, with people raising questions about how permission was granted for a wedding at the temple, which was part of the city's heritage. A photograph of a receipt has also surfaced on social media, which mentions that one Rajkumar Agrawal paid Rs 25,551 to the Sansthan Shri Gopal Mandir, the organisation managing this temple, in connection with the wedding. The receipt with a government seal is dated July 29, 2024. Officials said an additional district magistrate (ADM) has been ordered to probe the matter. Indore Smart City Development Limited's chief executive officer (CEO) Divyank Singh said the 19th-century Holkar-era Gopal Mandir was renovated under the Smart City project for Rs 13 crore. Historian Zafar Ansari said the temple was built by Rajmata Krishna Bai Holkar in 1832 at a cost of Rs 80,000. Gopal Mandir was a major centre of charitable activities, especially during the reign of the Holkars. It is unfortunate a wedding ceremony was organised in this temple. Such events can damage this historical heritage, Ansari said.
Authorities prepare 50 master trainers to dispel fears about disposal of Carbide waste in Dhar
Madhya Pradesh authorities will employ 50 master trainers, including science teachers, professors, and officials, to dispel misinformation through video content and other mediums
Delhi polls: BJP focuses on intensive outreach in 30 Dalit-dominated seats
NEW DELHI: The BJP is hopeful of markedly improving its performance in Dalit-dominated constituencies of the city through a sustained and focused outreach campaign, spread over several months ahead of the February 5 assembly polls, party leaders said. The party failed to win even one of the 12 SC (Scheduled Castes) reserved constituencies in the 2015 and 2020 assembly elections. In previous elections, too, the BJP never won more than two or three of these seats. There are 30 assembly constituencies in Delhi, including 12 reserved for SC candidates, where Dalit community voters make up between 17% and 45%, according to Delhi BJP leaders. Apart from the 12 reserved constituencies, there are 18 other seats with up to 25% SC community voters, including Rajender Nagar, Chandni Chowk, Adarsh Nagar, Shahdara, Tughlaqabad, and Bijwasan. The BJP and its SC Morcha have worked in these areas over the past several months, they said. An elaborate outreach campaign through SC workers was conducted in the slums and unauthorized colonies of these 30 constituencies in recent months. Delhi BJP SC Morcha president Mohan Lal Gihara said senior SC workers were appointed as Vistarak (expanders) in all these constituencies for focused outreach among community members. The Vistarak further deputed 10 Dalit youth at each polling booth for person-to-person contact in various localities and residential areas in these constituencies, he said. The party has identified more than 5,600 polling booths, with special focus on over 1,900 of them. The entire voter engagement initiative, aimed at explaining the works done for the community by the Modi government and the failures of the AAP in its 10 years in power, involved a network of over 18,000 active workers, party leaders said. In the second phase of outreach, the party roped in 55 prominent Dalit leaders, including former Union ministers and MPs from Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Haryana. Marathon meetings were held in these constituencies, they added. Additionally, around 3,500 prominent community leaders, identified as key voters with political influence in their neighborhoods, were contacted to deepen the outreach. The party began holding SC Swabhiman Sammelans in these constituencies to honor political influencers, professionals, achievers, and prominent locals from the community, starting in December. So far, 15 such conventions have been held, each attended by a senior BJP leader. The events have garnered significant support from the community, with 1,500 to 2,500 Dalit community members attending each gathering. Each participant received a personal invitation to these meetings in a bid to strengthen their sense of self-respect and bond with the party, Gihara said. Voting for 70 Assembly constituencies in Delhi will be held on February 5, with results to be declared after the vote count on February 8. The BJP was routed by the Aam Aadmi Party, which also won all the Dalit-dominated seats in 2015 and 2020. The saffron party has been out of power in the city since 1998.
UP to link Noida airport with Uttarakhand and Madhya Pradesh via NH-34
YEIDA is exploring routes to connect Noida International Airport with NH-34 through Sikandrabad. Discussions with NHAI and detailed proposals are in progress. Options include a link road to Khurja to enhance airport accessibility, avoiding existing routes and aligning with regional development needs.
Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav launched the Swami Vivekananda Yuva Shakti Mission, aiming for a 100% pass rate in 10th and 12th board exams by 2030. Marking National Youth Day, he emphasized empowering youth for Indias progress, highlighting government efforts to support students, farmers, and women for a self-reliant future.
MP Chief minister Says 2.7 Lakh Vacant Govt Posts WillBeFilled
Bhopal : Madhya Pradesh chief minister Mohan Yadav on Sunday declared his governments plan to ensure employment for 70 percent of unemployed youths in the state by 2028. Unveiling the Yuva Shakti Mission project on the occasion of the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekanand, Mr Yadav further announced that the recruitment process to fill 2.7 lakh vacant posts in various state government departments has been initiated. The mission aims to make 1.5 crore youths of Madhya Pradesh self-reliant, he said. The mission aims to make the youth self-reliant by providing quality education to them, and training them in entrepreneurship for their capacity enhancement, he said. While providing employment in the government and private sectors along with working for entrepreneurship development, the youth will be made job providers, not job seekers, he said. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was exchanged between Global Skill Park and a private company on the occasion for skill development of youth and providing training as per industrial requirements.
Fraudsters swap QR codes at MP's Khajuraho shops to redirect digital payments
BHOPAL: A woman running a medicine shop in Khajuraho, a popular tourist destination in Madhya Pradesh, has uncovered a cyber fraud affecting local traders. Omvati Gupta, who operates the medical shop, realised on Sunday morning that customers digital payments were not being credited to her bank account. Upon investigating, she discovered that the payments were being routed to a QR code linked to one Chotu Tiwari. I subsequently checked the CCTV footage outside the shop, which revealed that three men had replaced the QR code (digital payment code) of the shop with another QR code sticker, Gupta said. Gupta reported the incident to the local police and also alerted other traders in the area. Following her alert, several other shopkeepers reported similar incidents of fraud. Since the morning, 8-10 customers had come to the shop, but their payments never reached my bank account. After learning about the QR code issue from neighbouring shops, I found that the payments were instead being routed to another account, held by Chotu Tiwari. We also reported the matter to the police, said Abid Ali, who runs a popular biryani shop in the same area. The staff at a nearby petrol pump also reported a similar situation, prompting the local police to take immediate action. Khajuraho Police Station in-charge Atul Dixit confirmed the incident. Acting on the matter, we have detained the prime accused, Chotu Tiwari, who is also seen in the video footage retrieved from outside the shops. He hails from Jhansi in neighbouring Uttar Pradesh and had been working in Saharanpur, western UP, for some time. We are now searching for his two accomplices, who are currently on the run. On Monday, we will ascertain how much money Tiwari has siphoned off by changing the payment QR codes at various shops, Dixit said.
Woman exposes cyber fraud in MP's Khajuraho after discovering altered QR codes
BHOPAL: A woman running a medicine shop in Khajuraho, a popular tourist destination in Madhya Pradesh, has uncovered a cyber fraud affecting local traders. Omvati Gupta, who operates the medical shop, realised on Sunday morning that customers digital payments were not being credited to her bank account. Upon investigating, she discovered that the payments were being routed to a QR code linked to one Chotu Tiwari. I subsequently checked the CCTV footage outside the shop, which revealed that three men had replaced the QR code (digital payment code) of the shop with another QR code sticker, Gupta said. Gupta reported the incident to the local police and also alerted other traders in the area. Following her alert, several other shopkeepers reported similar incidents of fraud. Since the morning, 8-10 customers had come to the shop, but their payments never reached my bank account. After learning about the QR code issue from neighbouring shops, I found that the payments were instead being routed to another account, held by Chotu Tiwari. We also reported the matter to the police, said Abid Ali, who runs a popular biryani shop in the same area. The staff at a nearby petrol pump also reported a similar situation, prompting the local police to take immediate action. Khajuraho Police Station in-charge Atul Dixit confirmed the incident. Acting on the matter, we have detained the prime accused, Chotu Tiwari, who is also seen in the video footage retrieved from outside the shops. He hails from Jhansi in neighbouring Uttar Pradesh and had been working in Saharanpur, western UP, for some time. We are now searching for his two accomplices, who are currently on the run. On Monday, we will ascertain how much money Tiwari has siphoned off by changing the payment QR codes at various shops, Dixit said.
Caste-based social boycott alleged over consumption of Dalit man's prasad in Madhya Pradesh village
BHOPAL: Residents of a village in Madhya Pradeshs Chhatarpur district have claimed they have been ostracised in their own village at the behest of the village sarpanch for consuming prasad (religious offering) given by a Dalit man. Around 20 families from Atrar village, who have alleged social boycott by another section of the village, come from a mix of communities, including scheduled castes, upper castes (particularly Brahmins), and other backward castes (OBCs). The issue began when a group led by the former village sarpanch, who belongs to the scheduled caste, accused the other group, led by the current Brahmin sarpanch, of ostracising them. They claimed this exclusion happened after they consumed laddoos distributed as prasad by an Ahirwar caste man (Ahirwars belong to the scheduled caste), following the fulfilment of a long-standing wish some months ago. On the other hand, the group led by the current sarpanch has denied the allegations, approaching the Chhatarpur district police. They have asserted that the accusations against them are false and stem from long-standing differences between the two factions. Both the police and the Chhatarpur district panchayat have initiated investigations into the matter. Confirming complaints from both sides, Chhatarpur district police superintendent Agam Jain said on Sunday that investigations are underway. The group alleging ostracisation claims they have been excluded from social events, such as marriages, due to their consumption of the prasad. It is worth noting that the former village sarpanch, who leads the group alleging ostracisation, has been at odds with the current sarpanch for years. The groups have had bitter disagreements, particularly after the current sarpanch and his supporters opposed the former sarpanch for allegedly squatting on Gram Sabha land several years ago. Furthermore, an upper-caste man from the group alleging ostracisation was previously accused in a murder case, which he believes was falsely lodged against him due to the rivalry with the other group. A police officer stated, Old conflicts of interest between the two groups may be behind this alleged ostracisation. Both groups have kept their distance from each other for a long time due to these long-standing tensions. Chhatarpur district, where the village is situated, is part of the Bundelkhand region. This region, along with Gwalior-Chambal, Vindhya, and parts of Malwa, is sharply divided along caste lines and has witnessed violent rivalries in the past based on caste differences. In a related incident from eight years ago, a nine-year-old scheduled caste boy from Damoh district in Bundelkhand drowned in a well after being denied access to a hand pump at his school due to his Dalit status.
MP: Man kills live-in partner, keeps body in fridge for 8 months
Madhya Pradeshs Dewas city police arrested a man for murdering his live-in partner named Pinky Prajapati and storing her body in a refrigerator for approximately eight months. The accused identified as Sanjay Patidar, a resident of Ujjain, murdered Pinky reportedly in June 2024 after she pressured him to marry her. The victim who was in 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 .
The matter came into limelight after the shop owners realised that the amount which the customers use to pay using the UPI (Unified Payments Interface) never reached their accounts.
MP: 250 homes including Takiya mosque razed for Mahakal temple corridor
Madhya Pradeshs Ujjain district administration on Saturday, January 11 executed a demolition drive in Nizamuddin Colony removing 250 houses and structures, including the Masjid Takiya to facilitate the expansion of the Mahakal Temple Corridor Project. The demolition focused on about 257 permanent structures that were built across two and a half-hectare land to signify a 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 .
