Adani Power shares in focus on Rs 10,500 crore investment for 800 MW thermal power project in MP
Adani Power secured a Letter of Award from MPPMCL to develop an 800 MW Ultra-supercritical thermal power project in Madhya Pradesh, involving an investment of Rs 10,500 crore. The company emerged as the lowest bidder, offering a tariff of Rs 5.838 per unit.
Insider track | Mama and the politics of devotion
Shivraj Singh Chouhanfondly called Mamahas a knack for blending faith and timing. This week, he walked barefoot, sons in tow, carrying Ganapati Bappa Morya into his home. On its own, a heartwarming image. However, for observers, the timing was interestingly coincidental with murmurs about him as a frontrunner for the BJPs national president post. He has brushed off the speculation, saying his focus is on farmers and his ministerial duties. Still, some in the party insist his religious observances mattereach time he prays, a political door seems to open. One senior leader even mused, with a grin, Mama mahir hai sambhavanaon ki rajniti meinMama truly is a master of possibility politics. Is it a coincidence, or karma in action? Hard to say. With Mama, nothing ever feels entirely accidental. Pauses speak louder than words At the recent RSS conclave, Mohan Bhagwat drew a clear line between the Sangh and the BJP: They do their work, we do ours. Nothing more, nothing less. It was a diplomatic response to lingering rumours of interference. However, then came the line, tossed in casually yet carrying more weight than anything said officially: If we were deciding, would it have taken so long? The room laughed, but behind the chuckles was the unmistakable sense that he had revealed more than intendedor perhaps exactly what he intended. Some observers quietly wonder whether the Sangh is losing patience over the delay in the BJPs top-level decisions. Others think it was just Bhagwat being his cryptic self. Either way, the one-liner has sparked more debate than the entire speech preceding it. A bureaucratic U-turn? Earlier this year, the Centre was quite strict in denying states requests to extend the service tenures of their Chief Secretaries and top police officers. Jharkhand, UP, and Bihar all had their proposals rejected. It seemed like a patternor even a message. This week, however, brought a quiet shift. Madhya Pradesh was allowed to extend Chief Secretary Anurag Jains term by a year. Telanganas chief secretary, K. Ramakrishna Rao, also got an extra seven months. Theres no official explanation why, which of course creates space for speculation. Some read this as a political favour, others view it as a simple reassessment. In Delhi, its often difficult to determine whether the rules are being bentor applied a little flexibly. Mallick may replace George in Japan Nagma Mohamed Mallick is likely heading to Japan as Indias next ambassador, succeeding Sibi George. If confirmed, shell be only the second woman ever to hold that role, significant in the still male-heavy corridors of global diplomacy. Her career spans an impressive arc: France, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Tunisia, Brunei, and now Poland. She served in the PMO, managed Russia and Africa relations, and was Deputy Chief of Protocola first for a woman. Beyond her credentials, theres quiet assurance in her presence. She reads English literature, practices classical dance, speaks five languages, and balances diplomacy with wellness. Profiles like hers often shape the tone of relationships between nations. Bamboo diplomacy at its best In a very different corner of the world, something quietly hopeful unfolded this week. A delegation from Arunachal Pradesh went to Indonesia for a dialogue on sustainable bamboo practices. Backed by the Environmental Bamboo Foundation and the Indian Embassy in Jakarta, the visit focused on skill-building and knowledge-sharingespecially for women and youth from Northeast India. The idea is to turn bamboo into more than a plantits positioned as an engine for rural entrepreneurship and climate resilience. Bamboo charcoal, ethanol, design innovationsits a rich space with global potential. The Regent of Ngada even hosted a dinner in honour of the delegation. A small gesture, yes, but one that signified genuine warmth. In a world often dominated by geopolitical tension, perhaps such grassroots collaboration is the more enduring form of diplomacy.
Weather today: Red alert in Himachal, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh as IMD warns of heavy rainfall
The IMD has placed several districts in Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh under red nowcast warning, anticipating intense rainfall of more than 15 mm per hour with thunderstorms. The meteorological department has also flagged the possibility of moderate rainfall across wider parts of both states under its orange category.
Stocks in news: Ather Energy, Indian Oil, Torrent Power, BHEL, IndusInd Bank
Markets opened with a muted tone, continuing the corrective phase. Ather Energy introduced a new vehicle platform, while CMS Info Systems secured a contract from IPPB for ATM replacement. Indian Oil's SPRINT project is yielding positive results, and Torrent Power received a LoA for a thermal project in Madhya Pradesh. IndusInd Bank's shareholders rejected the induction of two nominee directors.
Over 6.16 lakh ineligible beneficiaries found availing free ration in Madhya Pradesh
BHOPAL: Its not just the below poverty line (BPL) people who are taking free ration from the Public Distribution System (PDS) shops in Madhya Pradesh. Even well-to-do individuals are taking free ration by posing as members of BPL families across the central Indian state. The e-KYC (electronic know your customer) updating of beneficiaries under the National Food Security Act (NFSA)-Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) across the state has revealed that more than 6.16 lakh beneficiaries drawing free ration across the state, actually hail from well-to-do families. As per the ongoing e-KYC drive process earlier this month, a total of over 5.27 crore people were enrolled as beneficiaries under NFSA across the state, out of which more than 6.16 lakh have been identified as ineligible for free ration as they belong to well to do families. The top five districts with the highest number of ineligible beneficiaries are Bhind (50,619), Barwani (33,633), Khargone (29,909), Rewa (26,053), and Morena (25,230). Out of these five districts having the maximum number of ineligible beneficiaries drawing free ration from the PDS shops, Bhind and Morena are part of the Gwalior-Chambal region, the two neighbouring districts of Barwani and Khargone are part of the tribal dominated southwestern MP, while Rewa district is located in the Vindhya region, which neighbours Uttar Pradesh. Even the Madhya Pradesh capital, Bhopal, has 13,033 such beneficiaries. One village, Nalkheda, which is located in Berasia tehsil of the state capital, has 200-plus such people, whove received notices from the government, as to why their E-ration cards shouldnt be scrapped as they are ineligible for benefits under the scheme. One such family in Nalkheda village of Bhopal, actually owns a big house and not one, but two cars, but still figures in the list of those eligible for drawing free ration under the scheme focusing on free rice, wheat and sugar distribution for the impoverished lot. The government has already started the process of removing such ineligible beneficiaries from the list of those eligible for free ration under the NFSA, official sources said.
19 racing horses from Hyderabad die at Madhya Pradeshs stud farm
Hyderabad: Racing horses that were shifted to a stud farm in Madhya Pradeshs Jabalpur from a Hyderabad-based race club in May this year have been dying at a rapid pace, prompting complaints from animal rights activists and a PIL in the Madhya Pradesh High Court. According to media reports, 57 horses in the custody of 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 .
PM Modi Shares Story How Madhya Pradesh Footballers Found Their Way To German Coach
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said the world's attention is increasingly turning towards India and its vast untapped potential, citing the example of football players from Madhya Pradesh's Shahdol village.
Madhya Pradesh: Tortoise axed to death, meat cooked, feast given to villagers
A tortoise was axed to death at Sikri Jagir village in this district's Lahar Sub-Division.
Safety violations trigger rise in road accident deaths: Centre
NEW DELHI: A new report from the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) paints a troubling picture of road safety in India. The number of road accidents in 2023 increased by 4.2%, with over 4.8 lakh incidents resulting in 1.72 lakh fatalities. Worryingly, 41% of the victims were not wearing safety deviceshelmets for two-wheeler riders and seat belts for car occupants. Among the fatalities, 54,568 were two-wheeler riders who were not wearing helmets, while 16,025 car passengers were not buckled up. On average, 20 people lost their lives every hour due to road accidents in the country. Tamil Nadu continued to top the list with the highest number of accidents20,582marking its sixth consecutive year in this unfortunate position. Uttar Pradesh followed with 15,184 accidents, and Madhya Pradesh came in third with 14,561. Other states like Karnataka and Maharashtra reported 14,270 and 10,881 accidents, respectively. The data also highlights the alarming trend of speeding. Over 72% of accidents and fatalities in 2023 were attributed to over-speeding, marking it as the leading cause of road accidents and deaths. Other contributing factors included drunken driving, running red lights, and mobile phone usage while driving. In terms of accident types, hit from behind incidents led the pack, accounting for 21% of all accidents, followed by hit and run and head-on collisions at 17% and 15%, respectively. National Highways (NH) were particularly hazardous, with 31.2% of all accidents occurring on these roads. This also accounted for 35.8% of the total fatalities. State Highways and other roads followed with 22% and 46.8% of accidents, respectively. While some traffic violations saw a decline in both accidents and fatalities compared to 2022, there was a 3.6% increase in incidents involving wrong-side driving, and fatalities in these categories rose by 30%. The MoRTH report serves as a stark reminder of the ongoing challenges in road safety, and calls for the need for stricter enforcement of safety measures.
Ugandan national caught with cocaine and crystal meth worth Rs 2.2 crore in Bhopal
BHOPAL: Continuing its crackdown on narcotics smuggling, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has arrested a Ugandan woman from a Mumbai-bound train at Bhopal railway station, seizing drugs worth 2.2 crore. Acting on its own intelligence inputs, DRI officials tracked and apprehended the Ugandan woman, who was travelling from Delhi to Mumbai, at Bhopal Junction on Thursday. The woman was located in one of the air-conditioned coaches of the long-distance train. A thorough search operation was conducted, which led to the recovery of four white plastic packets containing 368.9 grams of crystalline methamphetamine and two packets containing 147.4 grams of cocaine. The substances tested positive for methamphetamine and cocaine using the NDPS Field Test Kit, as confirmed by the DRI's official statement. The seized drugs, valued at over 2.2 crore in the international market, were confiscated under the provisions of the NDPS Act, 1985. The Ugandan national was arrested, and investigations are underway to uncover the trafficking network behind the operation. The drugs were reportedly intended for delivery in Mumbai. This operation marks the third significant narcotics bust by the DRI in Madhya Pradesh within the past 12 days. Earlier, on August 16, DRI officials, in coordination with law enforcement agencies from multiple states, dismantled an inter-state Mephedrone production and smuggling ring, seizing 62 kg of contraband worth 92 crore in the international market. Seven individuals were arrested in connection with the case. On August 20, DRI Indore officials, with the assistance of the Railway Protection Force, intercepted two passengers at Bhopal railway station carrying around 25 kg of Thailand-origin hydroponic weed, valued at 25 crore. This was part of a wider pan-India crackdown, leading to the seizure of 72 kg of ganja and the arrest of the syndicates mastermind and five associates.
Ugandan national caught with cocaine and crystal meth worth 2.2 crore in Bhopal
BHOPAL: Continuing its crackdown on narcotics smuggling, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has arrested a Ugandan woman from a Mumbai-bound train at Bhopal railway station, seizing drugs worth 2.2 crore. Acting on its own intelligence inputs, DRI officials tracked and apprehended the Ugandan woman, who was travelling from Delhi to Mumbai, at Bhopal Junction on Thursday. The woman was located in one of the air-conditioned coaches of the long-distance train. A thorough search operation was conducted, which led to the recovery of four white plastic packets containing 368.9 grams of crystalline methamphetamine and two packets containing 147.4 grams of cocaine. The substances tested positive for methamphetamine and cocaine using the NDPS Field Test Kit, as confirmed by the DRI's official statement. The seized drugs, valued at over 2.2 crore in the international market, were confiscated under the provisions of the NDPS Act, 1985. The Ugandan national was arrested, and investigations are underway to uncover the trafficking network behind the operation. The drugs were reportedly intended for delivery in Mumbai. This operation marks the third significant narcotics bust by the DRI in Madhya Pradesh within the past 12 days. Earlier, on August 16, DRI officials, in coordination with law enforcement agencies from multiple states, dismantled an inter-state Mephedrone production and smuggling ring, seizing 62 kg of contraband worth 92 crore in the international market. Seven individuals were arrested in connection with the case. On August 20, DRI Indore officials, with the assistance of the Railway Protection Force, intercepted two passengers at Bhopal railway station carrying around 25 kg of Thailand-origin hydroponic weed, valued at 25 crore. This was part of a wider pan-India crackdown, leading to the seizure of 72 kg of ganja and the arrest of the syndicates mastermind and five associates.
Rs 1.25 Lakh Bill For 2,500 Bricks In MPs Shahdol Draws Netizens' Attention
A viral bill in Shahdol's Patera Tola showed 2,500 bricks at Rs 1.25 lakh, sparking outrage and a probe into fake bills and corruption in multiple Madhya Pradesh gram panchayats.
Jab We Met re-run in real life: Young MP woman leaves home to marry lover, returns with another man
BHOPAL: Back in 2007, Bollywood movie 'Jab We Met' starring Kareena Kapoor and Shahid Kapoor sent cash registers ringing at the box office. 17 years after 'Jab We Met,' an eerie rerun of the movie has been reported in real life from 'Mini-Mumbai' Indore. A 22-year-old Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) student Shraddha Tiwari (who resides in MIG area of Madhya Pradeshs commercial capital Indore) left home to marry her lover Sarthak. But to her utter shock, Sarthak didnt turn up at the Indore railway station and instead informed that he didnt want to marry her. Heartbroken, Shraddha boarded a train, without knowing where to go. She detrained few hours later at Ratlam station coincidentally the same station of western Madhya Pradesh, which featured in a similar situation in the 2007 movie. At the Ratlam station, Shraddhas life took a piquant turn, as she met Karandeep -- an electrician who worked at her college in Indore. Spotting her sitting alone, Karandeep went to her and came to know about the entire sequence of events which happened with her. He first advised her to return home and inform parents in Indore. But in no mood to return, Shraddha told Karandeep about having left home to get married, she would either marry or not stay alive. After his repeated attempts to convince her to return home failed, Karandeep proposed to marry her and Shraddha accepted the proposal. The duo subsequently travelled to the historically famous town Maheshwar in Khargone district and married there at a temple. From there they travelled to Mandsaur. Unable to find his daughter, Shraddhas father Anil Tiwari, had, meanwhile, announced Rs 51,000 reward for anyone giving clinching information about her. The family even performed the superstitious practice of hanging daughters picture upside down, which was performed two months earlier by the Raghuvanshi family of Indore for finding their missing newly married daughter Sonam Raghuvanshi, who ultimately turned out to be the mastermind of husband Raja Raghuvanshis honeymoon killing in Meghalaya. Five days after she left home, Shraddha rang her father from Mandsaur on Thursday and informed about being safe in Mandsaur. A relieved father Anil Tiwari in Indore, subsequently asked her to stay back at night at a hotel in Mandsaur and return home the next morning. However, with none of the hotels in Mandsaur ready to give her and Karandeep a room, Anil transferred money to Karandeep to buy the train tickets to Indore. Both Shraddha and Karandeep returned to Indore on Friday and went to the MIG police station, where Shraddha recorded her statement and stated that she had married Karandeep in Maheshwar. According to a senior Indore police officer, Shraddhas father was initially reluctant to accept the marriage, saying that his daughter was not mentally stable. But after the photographs of the marriage were presented, the family finally decided to accept the wedding. This eerie saga resembling the 2007 Hindi movie, happened less than a week after Archana Tiwari, a young advocate preparing for the civil judge exams in Indore suddenly went missing from train on way to home town Katni and was found two weeks later on India-Nepal border in Uttar Pradesh. Police probe later revealed that with the help of a male friend, she had masterminded her mysterious disappearance to travel to Nepal to evade the marriage proposal of her family.
Torrent Power to set up 1600 MW Project in MP
Torrent Power has secured a Letter of Award from MP Power Management Company for a 1,600 MW coal-based power plant in Madhya Pradesh. The company will invest approximately Rs 22,000 crore in this project. The project is expected to create thousands of jobs and will be commissioned within 72 months.
Adani Power bags LoA to supply power from 800 MW thermal plant in MP
NEW DELHI, Aug 30: Adani Power Ltd (APL) on Saturday announced that it has secured a letter of award for the supply of power from a new 800 MW thermal power plant to be developed in Madhya Pradesh. The letter of award (LoA) has been received from MP Power Management Company Ltd (MPPMCL), the Adani Group entity said in a statement. Adani Power emerged as one of the lowest bidders in a highly competitive bidding process, with [] The post Adani Power bags LoA to supply power from 800 MW thermal plant in MP appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Adani Power to develop 800 MW thermal power plant in Madhya Pradesh for Rs 10,500 cr
Adani Power secures a major deal. It will supply power to Madhya Pradesh. The project involves setting up an 800 MW plant. This plant will be in Anuppur district. Adani Power will invest Rs 10,500 crore. The company won a competitive bid. The plant will be commissioned in 54 months. This move strengthens India's energy security.
Adani Power Gets Letter Of Award For 800 MW Thermal Power Plant In Madhya Pradesh
Adani Power Ltd on Saturday said it has received a letter of award (LoA) from MP Power Management Company Ltd. (MPPMCL) for supply of power from a new 800 MW Ultra-supercritical thermal power plant, to be developed in Anuppur district.
Jayant Yadav Moves To Puducherry From Haryana For 2025/26 Domestic Season
Jayant Yadav: India off-spinner Jayant Yadav has moved to Puducherry for the upcoming 2025/26 domestic season after being granted a No-Objection Certificate (NOC) by his home state Haryana. The Haryana team think-tank has preferred spin allrounders Nishant Sindhu and Rahul Tewatia over him. Jayant had been with the Haryana team since making his first-class debut in 2011-12. His last outing for Haryana came in the 2024/25 Ranji Trophy, where he took 28 wickets in eight matches. In the quarter-final against Mumbai in February, which Haryana lost by 152 runs, Jayant claimed three wickets and made 40 runs across two innings. Over a career spanning more than a decade, Jayant has bagged 265 wickets in 90 first-class matches and scored 2924 runs, including hitting three centuries and 14 fifties. His highest first-class score of 211 came against Karnataka in the 2012/13 season, when he stitched a record 392-run eighth-wicket stand with leg-spinner Amit Mishra. At Puducherry, Jayant will join as one of three professionals alongside Madhya Pradesh all-rounder Puneet Datey and Mumbai wicketkeeper Siddhant Adhatrao. It is also understood that Jayant has been signed as a late replacement by Puducherry for Mumbai batter Armaan Jaffer, nephew of former India opener Wasim Jaffer. Over a career spanning more than a decade, Jayant has bagged 265 wickets in 90 first-class matches and scored 2924 runs, including hitting three centuries and 14 fifties. His highest first-class score of 211 came against Karnataka in the 2012/13 season, when he stitched a record 392-run eighth-wicket stand with leg-spinner Amit Mishra. Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score In the IPL, where he has picked eight wickets in 20 appearances, Jayant has been a member of the Gujarat Titans after having previous playing stints with Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals) and Mumbai Indians respectively. Hes also had county championship stints with Warwickshire and Middlesex respectively. Article Source: IANS
Adani Power Receives LoA For 800 MW Thermal Power Plant In Madhya Pradesh
The company will invest 10,500 crore towards setting up the plant and related infrastructure.
Far from apologising, the Congress is trying to give a political colour by alleging that a BJP worker from Madhya Pradesh was arrested in this connection, Himanta Biswa Sarma said
Madhya Pradesh Man Claims He Is Being Framed In PM Modi Abuse Row
Nek Mohammad Rizwi, a BJP supporter, is being accused online of allegedly abusing Prime Minister Narendra Modi at a Bihar rally, which has become the latest flashpoint between the ruling party and the Opposition in the run-up to the state election.
Congress councillor, accused of funding conversions, surrenders at Indore Court after two months
The Congress Councillor had been booked for criminal conspiracy and provisions of the Madhya Pradesh Freedom of Religion Act, 2021, and a search was launched against him
MPESB Group 5 recruitment 2025 last date to apply is today for 752 posts
MPESB Group 5 recruitment 2025: The Madhya Pradesh Employee Selection Board (MPESB) will close applications today for the Group 5 recruitment 2025, which offers 752 vacancies across positions such as Physiotherapist, Counselor, Pharmacist Grade II, Ophthalmic Assistant, and O.T. Technician. The online application process started on July 28, 2025, with the final date for form submission and fee payment being August 30, 2025. Candidates must apply through the official website and meet eligibility criteria outlined by MPESB.
Why Did This Cat Become 4? 5 Classes In 1 Room Leave Students Puzzled
In Madhya Pradesh's Satna, the Dudha Primary School has redefined what a classroom can be. After a building collapsed, 95 children from 5 different grades were crammed into a single hall, with 5 different classes being taught.
Senior Police Official Assaults Constable With Belt After After Pet Dog Goes Missing In MP
Madhya Pradesh Police constable Rahul Chauhan was assaulted by RI Saurabh Singh Kushwaha over a missing dog in Khargone, sparking protests and inquiry.
Senior Beats Up Cop After His Dog Goes Missing In Madhya Pradesh
A bizarre incident in Madhya Pradesh has snowballed into a major controversy. On the night of August 23, constable Rahul Chauhan was allegedly beaten by Reserve Inspector (RI) Saurabh Singh Kushwaha after the officer's pet dog went missing.
Against Party Line: BJP To MLA After Clash With Top District Official
Three days after sparking outrage by nearly assaulting Madhya Pradesh's Bhind Collector Sanjeev Srivastava, BJP MLA Narendra Singh Kushwaha was summoned to Bhopal and sternly reprimanded by the party leadership.
CJI administers oath to new SC judges Alok Aradhe and Vipul Manubhai Pancholi
NEW DELHI: Chief Justice of India B R Gavai on Friday administered oath to Bombay High Court Chief Justice Alok Aradhe and Patna High Court Chief Justice Vipul Manubhai Pancholi. The two were elevated to the Supreme Court on August 27. With their elevation, the apex court is set to regain its full working strength of 34 judges, including the CJI. Justice Pancholi will be in line to become the CJI in October 2031 after Justice Joymalya Bagchi's retirement on October 2, 2031. He is scheduled to assume the CJI's office on October 3, 2031, and retire on May 27, 2033. On August 25, the apex court collegium recommended to the Centre the names of Justices Aradhe and Pancholi for elevation as top court judges. Collegium member and Supreme Court's Justice B V Nagarathna, however, registered a strong dissent to the apex court collegium's recommendation to elevate Justice Pancholi to the top court, saying his appointment would be counter-productive to the judiciary. Justice Nagarathna, the only woman judge in the top court, recorded her dissent on various counts. Sources privy to the development said Justice Nagarathna, in her dissent, noted that pushing ahead with his appointment could erode whatever credibility the collegium system still holds. Born on April 13, 1964, Justice Aradhe was appointed as as additional judge of the Madhya Pradesh High Court on December 29, 2009 and as a permanent judge on February 15, 2011. He was transferred to the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and took oath on September 20, 2016. He was appointed as an Acting Chief Justice of the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir on May 11, 2018. Justice Aradhe was transferred to the Karnataka High Court where he took oath as a judge on November 17, 2018. He assumed charge as the Acting Chief Justice of the Karnataka High Court on July 3, 2022 and functioned as such up to October 14, 2022. He was appointed as the Chief Justice of the Telangana High Court on July 19, 2023 and took oath of office on July 23, 2023. Justice Aradhe was transferred as the Chief Justice of the Bombay High Court and assumed charge on January 21, 2025. He was enrolled as an advocate on July 12, 1988 and practised on civil and constitutional, arbitration and company matters in the Madhya Pradesh High Court. He was designated as a senior advocate in April 2007. Born on May 28, 1968 at Ahmedabad, Justice Pancholi was elevated as an Additional Judge of the Gujarat High Court on October 1, 2014 and was confirmed as a permanent judge on June 10, 2016. He was transferred to the Patna High Court and took oath as a judge there on July 24, 2023. Justice Pancholi became the Chief Justice of the Patna High Court on July 21, 2025. He entered the Bar in September 1991 and started practice as an advocate in the Gujarat High Court. He was appointed as an Assistant Government Pleader and Additional Public Prosecutor in the Gujarat High Court and served as such for seven years till March 2006. He also worked as a visiting faculty at Sir LA Shah Law College, Ahmedabad, from December 1993 for 21 years.
'PM Modi is scared,' claims Rahul Gandhi during Voter Adhikar Yatra in Bihar
MOTIHARI: Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, launched a blistering attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday, alleging that the PM was scared because his vote theft had been exposed. PM Modi dare hue hain (PM Modi is scared), he asserted. Addressing the Samvidhan Samman Sammelan during his Voter Adhikar Yatra in Motihari, the district headquarters of East Champaran, Rahul alleged, Modi is scared because he knows his vote theft has been caught and now he cannot escape. He claimed he had been accusing Modi of indulging in vote theft daily, but the Prime Minister was maintaining complete silence. Modi is keeping quiet because I have caught his vote theft, he said, questioning why the PM was silent on the allegations. The Congress leader described vote theft as an attack on the Constitution and vowed not to allow it to happen, claiming the people of Bihar had shaken Modis confidence. Rahul said, I delve into every issue deeply. I will show the country that vote theft was not only limited to the Mahadevapura assembly constituency, part of Bangalore Central Lok Sabha seat in the last general elections, but happened across the country, in assembly polls in Maharashtra, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, and now they (BJP) are trying to do it in Bihar. I am receiving calls from BJP MPs asking me not to call them Vote Chor (vote thieves). Now this arrow will hit the target, he added. Voter Adhikar Yatra aims to fight for peoples rights, says Priyanka Gandhi In Sitamarhi, Rahul lashed out at the BJP for deleting 6.5 million voters names during the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, asserting that the BJP intended to replace these voters with fake ones. Addressing a gathering near Riga, he claimed that about 10 million fake voters had been added to the electoral rolls in Maharashtra, helping BJP win the elections. But BJP has tweaked its strategy in Bihar by first deleting names from voter lists and planning to add new ones later, he asserted. He said only names of Dalits, Backward Classes, Extremely Backward Classes, the poor, and minorities had been removed, while no rich persons name had been deleted. The right to vote is guaranteed by the Constitution of India, but BJP is attacking it by stripping people of their right to vote, he alleged. RJD leader Tejashwi Prasad Yadav claimed BJP was not only stealing votes but also attempting to erase the identity of OBCs, EBCs, Dalits, Mahadalits, and Adivasis. Tamil Nadu CM Stalin to participate in Rahuls Voter Adhikar Yatra in Bihar today He expressed pride in being the son of RJD president Lalu Prasad Yadav, crediting him with bringing social awakening and assertiveness to the state. Before 1990, weaker castes were mistreated, but when Lalu came to power, nobody dared to mistreat them, he said. Now leaders from the backward communities are becoming chief ministers, and the credit goes to Lalu for this. Nitish Kumar is chief minister because of Lalus struggles, he added. He accused BJP of wanting to impose a monarchy in the country and asked, Do people want monarchy or democracy? He also claimed the upcoming assembly polls would be Nitish Kumars last election and declared he would not become chief minister after the polls. Rahul, along with INDIA bloc leaders including Tejashwi Yadav (RJD), Dipankar Bhattacharya (CPI-ML), and Mukesh Sahani (VIP), resumed the Voter Adhikar Yatra in Sitamarhi on Thursday. Rahul offered prayers at Maa Janki Temple in Sitamarhi before commencing the Yatra. The Yatra is scheduled to enter West Champaran district on Friday.
'PM Modi dare hue hain', claims Rahul Gandhi during Voter Adhikar Yatra in Bihar
MOTIHARI: Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, launched a blistering attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday, alleging that the PM was scared because his vote theft had been exposed. PM Modi dare hue hain (PM Modi is scared), he asserted. Addressing the Samvidhan Samman Sammelan during his Voter Adhikar Yatra in Motihari, the district headquarters of East Champaran, Rahul alleged, Modi is scared because he knows his vote theft has been caught and now he cannot escape. He claimed he had been accusing Modi of indulging in vote theft daily, but the Prime Minister was maintaining complete silence. Modi is keeping quiet because I have caught his vote theft, he said, questioning why the PM was silent on the allegations. The Congress leader described vote theft as an attack on the Constitution and vowed not to allow it to happen, claiming the people of Bihar had shaken Modis confidence. Rahul said, I delve into every issue deeply. I will show the country that vote theft was not only limited to the Mahadevapura assembly constituency, part of Bangalore Central Lok Sabha seat in the last general elections, but happened across the country, in assembly polls in Maharashtra, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, and now they (BJP) are trying to do it in Bihar. I am receiving calls from BJP MPs asking me not to call them Vote Chor (vote thieves). Now this arrow will hit the target, he added. Voter Adhikar Yatra aims to fight for peoples rights, says Priyanka Gandhi In Sitamarhi, Rahul lashed out at the BJP for deleting 6.5 million voters names during the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, asserting that the BJP intended to replace these voters with fake ones. Addressing a gathering near Riga, he claimed that about 10 million fake voters had been added to the electoral rolls in Maharashtra, helping BJP win the elections. But BJP has tweaked its strategy in Bihar by first deleting names from voter lists and planning to add new ones later, he asserted. He said only names of Dalits, Backward Classes, Extremely Backward Classes, the poor, and minorities had been removed, while no rich persons name had been deleted. The right to vote is guaranteed by the Constitution of India, but BJP is attacking it by stripping people of their right to vote, he alleged. RJD leader Tejashwi Prasad Yadav claimed BJP was not only stealing votes but also attempting to erase the identity of OBCs, EBCs, Dalits, Mahadalits, and Adivasis. Tamil Nadu CM Stalin to participate in Rahuls Voter Adhikar Yatra in Bihar today He expressed pride in being the son of RJD president Lalu Prasad Yadav, crediting him with bringing social awakening and assertiveness to the state. Before 1990, weaker castes were mistreated, but when Lalu came to power, nobody dared to mistreat them, he said. Now leaders from the backward communities are becoming chief ministers, and the credit goes to Lalu for this. Nitish Kumar is chief minister because of Lalus struggles, he added. He accused BJP of wanting to impose a monarchy in the country and asked, Do people want monarchy or democracy? He also claimed the upcoming assembly polls would be Nitish Kumars last election and declared he would not become chief minister after the polls. Rahul, along with INDIA bloc leaders including Tejashwi Yadav (RJD), Dipankar Bhattacharya (CPI-ML), and Mukesh Sahani (VIP), resumed the Voter Adhikar Yatra in Sitamarhi on Thursday. Rahul offered prayers at Maa Janki Temple in Sitamarhi before commencing the Yatra. The Yatra is scheduled to enter West Champaran district on Friday.
BHOPAL: The alleged assault of a tribal police constable, Rahul Chauhan, by Reserve Inspector (RI) Saurabh Kushwah over the disappearance of the latters pet dog has sparked widespread protests by tribal organisations and the opposition Congress party in Khargone district, southwestern Madhya Pradesh. RI Kushwah was suspended on Wednesday night, and an inquiry led by the Additional SP of neighbouring Burhanpur district has been initiated. However, tribal outfits, including Jai Adivasi Yuva Shakti (JAYS), and the Congress continue to protest, now for over 32 hours. The protest began at 1 p.m. on Wednesday along the Khandwa-Vadodara Highway and moved to the Chittorgarh-Bhusawal Highway on Thursday afternoon, both locations in Khargone. Protesters have rejected the suspension as inadequate and are demanding that a case be registered under the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act against the suspended RI and his wife. It is alleged that while RI Kushwah assaulted Constable Chauhan with a belt and slippers, his wife hurled casteist slurs at him. The incident has drawn significant political attention, with at least three Congress MLAs from the Scheduled Tribe (ST) community, Montu Solanki, Jhuma Solanki, and Kedar Dabar, joining the protests. Former Union Minister and ex-Madhya Pradesh Congress chief Arun Yadav, who belongs to the OBC category, has also demanded legal action under the SC/ST Act against the officer and his wife. According to reports, Rahul Chauhan, who was appointed to the police force on compassionate grounds, had been deployed by RI Kushwah at his residence and instructed to care for his child and pet dog. On the night of 23 August, after informing the RI, the constable went home. At around 1:30 a.m., RI Kushwah allegedly arrived at Chauhans residence in his official vehicle with three policemen, confiscated Chauhans mobile phone, and forcibly took him back to his bungalow. There, he was allegedly beaten with a belt and slippers for not locating the RIs missing Beagle puppy. A video later surfaced showing the constable displaying visible injury marks. Concerns have also been raised about the subsequent medical examination. While Chauhan was taken to a government doctor, only an alcohol test was reportedly conducted. The injuries allegedly caused by the RI were not documented. RI Kushwah, who also belongs to the OBC category, has denied the allegations. He claimed that he was in Indore on 23 August with permission from his seniors and had instructed the constable to supervise repair work at his house. Upon his return, he allegedly found the house in disarray, with liquor bottles, beer cans, and cigarette butts scattered around. He said loud music was reported by neighbours and nearby petrol pump staff. Kushwah further alleged that Chauhan had been drinking heavily, with a recorded blood alcohol level of 190.6 mg/100 ml, well above the legal limit. According to him, the Beagle puppy had been frightened by the loud music and was beaten and thrown into a drain by the constable, who believed it to be dead. The dog was found 36 hours later in the same drain, injured but alive.
CHANDIGARH: The BJP-led Haryana Government is set to roll out Deen Dayal Laado Laxmi Yojana from September 25 to ensure social security for women. Eligible women will receive Rs 2,100 monthly assistance. Taking a dig at the Aam Aadmi Party-led Punjab Government, Saini said that the promise of providing financial assistance to women during the assembly elections remains unfulfilled. After a meeting with the state cabinet today, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini announced to roll out the scheme. Saini said, fulfilling yet another promise of its Sankap Patra, the government has decided to implement the Deen Dayal Laado Laxmi Yojana to ensure social security for women. The scheme will be launched on September 25, the birth anniversary of Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya. Under this scheme, all eligible women will receive financial assistance of Rs 2,100 per month. Saini said that as per the provisions of this scheme, all women (married and unmarried) aged 23 years and above will be eligible to avail benefits from September 25. In the first phase, families with an annual income of less than Rs 1 lakh have been included. Gradually, other income groups will also be brought under the ambit of this scheme in a phased manner, he said. Saini said that to avail benefits under this scheme, it will be mandatory for the unmarried applicant, or the husband in the case of a married applicant, to be a resident of Haryana for the last 15 years. There will be no restriction on the number of beneficiaries from a single family. For instance, if three women in a household are eligible, all three will receive the benefit. However, beneficiaries who are already covered under any of the following nine schemesOld Age Samman Allowance, Financial Assistance to Widows and Destitute Women, Haryana Divyang Pension, Ladli Social Security Allowance, Financial Assistance to Kashmiri Migrants Families, Allowance to Dwarfs, Financial Assistance to Women and Girls Acid Attack Victims, Financial Assistance to Widower and Unmarried Persons Scheme 2023, and Haryana Gaurav Samman Scheme for the Padma Awardees are receiving higher financial assistance, will not be entitled to benefits under the Deen Dayal Laado Laxmi Yojana. Taking a dig at Aam Aadmi Party led Punjab Government, Saini said that the women of Punjab have lost faith in the government, and people there are now looking towards Haryana with hope for welfare schemes. He said that just as the Congress hollowed out Punjab earlier, the Aam Aadmi Party is treading the same path by failing to deliver on the promises made to women during elections. Saini further said that the people of Punjab have now made up their mind and understood that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is the only leader under whose leadership historic works of public welfare are being carried out across the country. In contrast, the Aam Aadmi Party government in Punjab has proved to be a failure on all three frontswill, intent and policy. He further added that the AAP's promise of providing financial assistance to women remains unfulfilled. In contrast, Haryana, where elections are still far away, continues to fulfil the commitments made in its Sankalp Patra. He said that PM Modis guarantee meanswhatever he promises, he delivers. Hitting out at the Congress, he said that the guarantee of Grand Old Party is like Chinese goods, which come with no guarantee at all. He further said that wherever there is a government under the leadership of the Prime Minister, be it Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan or Haryana, every promise made to the people is being fulfilled. Responding to a question, Saini said that some parties seek votes during elections but later abandon the people to their fate. He reminded that the Congress had raised the issue of the Laado Lakshmi Yojana during the last session before the monsoon session and also asked questions on it. But when they were asked why the promises made to the women by the Congress governments in Karnataka, Telangana and Himachal Pradesh have not been fulfilled till now, they had no answer, he said. He said that the Congress and the Aam Aadmi Party actually eat from the same plate, and this is why the people have lost faith in them. He said that the Haryana government is purchasing 100 per cent of farmers crops at MSP, while no such arrangements exist in Punjab. Similarly, while the Ayushman Yojana in Haryana provides health insurance benefits of up to Rs 5 lakh, the people of Punjab are deprived of this facility. It was also decided in the cabinet that applicants suffering from Stage 3 and 4 cancer, any of the 54 listed rare diseases, as well as haemophilia, thalassemia, and sickle cell disease, who are already receiving pension benefits, will also be entitled to the additional benefit of the Deen Dayal Laado Laxmi Yojana. Once an unmarried beneficiary reaches 45 years of age, she will automatically become eligible for the Financial Assistance Scheme for Widows and Destitute Women. Similarly, upon attaining the age of 60 years, the beneficiary will automatically qualify for the Old Age Samman Allowance Pension Scheme. In the first phase, about 20 lakh women across Haryana will get the benefit from this scheme. In the coming days, along with the gazette notification of the scheme, a dedicated mobile application will also be launched for registration. Eligible women will be able to register themselves through this app. In addition, every potentially eligible woman will receive an SMS notification informing her of her eligibility and guiding her to apply on the app. The list of all eligible women will be published in every panchayat and ward. Further, Gram Sabhas and Ward Sabhas will be empowered to raise and register any objections regarding the published lists.
All parties unanimous on 27% quota for OBC in M.P.: CM Yadav
Earlier, the ruling BJP and the Opposition Congress in Madhya Pradesh crossed swords on many occasions over the issue of 27% reservation for OBCs, following which the matter reached the Supreme Court where it is pending.
Power Mech Projects bags Rs 371 crore order from Adani Power arm Mahan Energen
NEW DELHI, Aug 28:Power Mech Projects on Thursday said that it has secured an order worth Rs 370.84 crore from Adani Power arm Mahan Energen for the execution of civil works at the Mahan Phase-III project in Singrauli, Madhya Pradesh. Mahan Energen Ltd was formerly known as Essar Power M P Ltd. The scope of work includes the execution of civil works and erection of prefabricated structural steel for BTG (boiler turbine generator) units 1and 2, the main powerhouse, [] The post Power Mech Projects bags Rs 371 crore order from Adani Power arm Mahan Energen appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
MP government take action against 1,404 lakhpati families for availing free ration
BHOPAL: The Madhya Pradesh government has initiated action against at least 1,404 lakhpati families with annual income in excess of lakhs of rupees, but have reportedly been receiving free ration under the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) in the Guna district. The scheme is intended for families below the poverty line (BPL). These families, now categorised as suspicious beneficiaries by the authorities, have been given 15 days to explain why their E Ration Cards should not be cancelled. The beneficiaries include 1,098 families with annual incomes of over `6 lakh each. The list also includes 301 families whose members are listed as directors in registered companies, and at least five families whose annual business turnover exceeds `25 lakh. The ongoing probe has revealed that most of these suspicious beneficiaries reside in the urban areas of the Guna district. One such family resides in Ward No. 18 of Guna town, and its head is a foodgrain merchant with a turnover exceeding `25 lakh. The four-member family had been taking free rations in the name of the businessmans wife from the Indira Gandhi Sahkari Upbhokta Bhandar. Another family with a similar turnover lives in Chachauda town and has been getting free ration as a BPL family under the PMGKAY. In the Ahirkhedi area of Raghogarh, a six-member affluent family has been getting free ration. Another family in the same area was availing itself of the benefits until this June. A five-member Bamori family with an annual income of `6 lakh and a female beneficiary from a family with business income exceeding `25 lakh are also on the list. The Guna district supply officer Awadhesh Pandey said, All these well-to-do families were getting free ration. Notices have been issued to them, and their replies are sought within 15 days. After expiry of the stipulated time period, their names will be removed from the list of the free ration beneficiary BPL families. The list was prepared based on details shared by the Income Tax Department, the Ministry of Company Affairs, and the Central Board for Indirect Tax and Customs. Guna of the Gwalior-Chambal region is among three districts (including Shivpuri and Ashok Nagar) that are part of the Guna Lok Sabha constituency, represented by Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia, who said, There can be no crime bigger than stealing the foodgrain meant for the poor families.
BJP MLA Narendra Singh Kushwah tries to hit Bhind collector during spat
BHOPAL: High-voltage drama unfolded in Madhya Pradeshs Bhind district on Wednesday when ruling BJP MLA Narendra Singh Kushwah engaged in a noisy and abusive confrontation with District Collector Sanjeev Srivastava at the latters official residence. The incident, caught on camera, occurred after Kushwah, a three-time MLA from the Bhind seat, arrived at the collectors residence accompanied by a group of farmers. They were reportedly there to protest the shortage of fertilisers, with each farmer receiving only two bags. When the collector did not come out to meet him, Kushwah forcibly entered the residence along with his supporters. I will make the public enter your house today, the BJP legislator declared as he entered. Upon seeing the MLA inside, Collector Srivastava emerged, leading to a heated exchange between the two. The confrontation escalated after the collector warned Kushwah to stay within limits and stated that illegal sand mining would not be tolerated in the district. In a fit of rage, Kushwah labelled the district collector a chor (thief) and was seen on camera raising his hand as if to slap Srivastava. Throughout the heated exchange, the MLA used abusive language and urged the accompanying farmers and supporters to chant slogans such as Bhind collector chor hai (Bhind collector is a thief). The situation intensified as Kushwah and his supporters staged a dharna outside the collectors bungalow, demanding the immediate removal of Srivastava. They set up a tent, sound system, and air coolers, vowing not to end the protest until their demand was met. Supporters continued to chant slogans accusing the collector of corruption. Senior police and administrative officials, including SP Bhind Asit Yadav, rushed to the scene but were unable to defuse the situation. It was only after phone calls from a senior state minister and the Chief Ministers office that Kushwah finally ended the dharna, according to sources in Bhopal. Kushwah later accused the Bhind district collector of corruption and mismanagement, alleging that farmers were being deprived of essential supplies and that corruption was rampant in every department. Kushwah has a long political history in Bhind, having won the MLA seat on a BJP ticket in 2003 and 2013. He lost the 1998 and 2008 elections as a BJP candidate and contested the 2018 election as an SP candidate after being denied a BJP ticket, finishing third. He returned to the BJP ahead of the 2023 polls and won the seat in a three-cornered contest against Congress and BSP candidates by over 14,000 votes.
BJP MLA clashes with Collector over fertilizer shortage in Madhya Pradeshs Bhind
A purported video of the incident has also gone viral on social media, showing Mr. Kushwaha and Mr. Shrivastava engaged in a heated exchange of words at the entrance of the Collectors residence
Theaterisation ultimate goal, significant efforts progressing: Admiral DK Tripathi
MHOW: Amid growing debate over the pace and structure of Indias military restructuring, Chief of Naval Staff Admiral D K Tripathi on Wednesday described the move towards Integrated Theatre Commands (ITCs) as a significant effort that is steadily progressing, and reaffirmed that theaterisation is the ultimate goal. Speaking at Ran Samvad-2025 , the maiden tri-services dialogue on war, warfare and warfighting, held at the Army War College in Dr Ambedkar Nagar, Madhya Pradesh, Admiral Tripathi stressed the need for synergy among the three services. Another area where significant efforts are being progressed is jointness and integration. We are committed to synergising our command, control, communications and combat capability with the Indian Army and Indian Air Force. Full stop, period, he said. Citing integration at the human level as a starting point, the Navy Chief said the armed forces had focused their attention on maximising interaction and cross-pollination across all levels. So now I have an Army Aide-de-Camp (ADC) with me, and my friend, the Air Chief, has got a Naval Flight Lieutenant with him, to start with, he added. With theaterisation as the ultimate goal, we are propelling ahead with the goal of unified planning, common picture and integrated operations. While gaining skills, competence and teamwork for this cohesion, it is the leadership that transforms both into decisive outcomes, he said. Retain core competence of each service, avoid hasty restructuring: Air Chief Marshal AP Singh However, cautioning against rushing the restructuring process, Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal A P Singh, in a session on Tuesday, warned against hasty transitions that might compromise the core strengths of individual services. Speaking during a fireside chat at the same event, he reiterated that the Indian Air Force (IAF) is not opposed to tri-service integration but believes that changes must be thoughtful and deliberate. Highlighting concerns about complex command structures, the Air Chief said, The aim is to enable quicker decision-making at the commanders level, but joint structures should not end up adding layers to the process. Admiral Tripathi also raised serious concerns regarding the expanding capabilities of civilian vessels such as fishing boats and survey ships, which he warned are increasingly acquiring military functionalities. Fishing fleets fitted with satellite communication and long-range sensors now act as extension of national strategy, remaining at sea for months while relaying positional and surveillance intelligence in real time, he noted. Similarly, research and survey vessels ostensibly engaged in scientific pursuits increasingly carry sophisticated sonar and electronic systems capable of mapping the seabed and gathering hydrographic intelligence, which are of obvious military value, Admiral Tripathi said. With rapid technological advancements in the maritime domain, he said the potential for misuse of civilian platforms was growing. Technology has advanced to the point where small autonomous boats can now launch, for example, surface-to-air and surface-to-surface missiles, making it conceivable that seemingly innocuous fishing vessels could carry out major offensive actions in the near future, he warned. Such platforms embody the ambiguity of intentcivilian in appearance, military in function, the Navy Chief concluded.
Jaiprakash Power Ventures plans to set up Rs 300 cr solar power plant in MP
Jaiprakash Power Ventures is gearing up to establish a 50 MW solar power project in Madhya Pradesh, with an anticipated investment of Rs 300 crore. The company's board has reviewed the proposal, outlining plans to situate the solar plant at its existing Jaypee Bina Thermal Power Plant site.
Mirzapur cops catch cough syrup smuggled to use as intoxicants
In Chunar, police arrested a smuggler transporting illegal ONEREX cough syrup. The seized consignment contained 8,374 bottles, valued at Rs 20 lakhs. The accused, Sunil Kumar Bairagi, was taking the syrup from Raja Talab, Varanasi, to Mandla, Madhya Pradesh. He intended to sell it to drug peddlers for profit. Police have registered a case and are investigating further.
Wars are sudden, unpredictable, says Rajnath Singh; calls for long-term preparedness
MHOW: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh at the Army War College Mhow, emphasized that national security demands a whole-of-nation approach with active participation from every sector. In today's era, wars have become so sudden and unpredictable that it is very difficult to predict when any war will end and how long it will last. So we must be prepared for every situation, he said. We must be prepared for this so that our current capacity is sufficient, that is, if any war is spread from two months, four months, a year, two years, even five years, then we should be fully prepared for it, he added. Rajnath Singh was addressing the two-day sui generis Tri-service dialogue on war, warfare and warfighting, RAN SAMWAD-2025, held at the Army War College in Dr Ambedkar Nagar, Madhya Pradesh. The name 'Ransamvad' has historical basis in India and reminds me of many incidents from our history, which shows us how civilisationally, battles and dialogues in India were intertwined, he said. In our culture, dialogue is not separate from battle it comes before the battle, it happens during the battle and it continues even after the battle, he added. In his Plenary Address at #RANSAMWAD2025 , Hon'ble Raksha Mantri, Shri Rajnath Singh underscores the decisive role of emerging technologies in defending the nation. He stresses upon synergy across Services, Atmanirbhar innovation and jointness as critical to India's future pic.twitter.com/ta4G8vDwsh HQ IDS (@HQ_IDS_India) August 27, 2025 In todays global environment, it is often the breakdown of dialogue that becomes the root cause of hostility and conflict.On the other hand, even in times of war, maintaining channels of dialogue remains essential, he said. Defence Minister reiterated that India has never been a nation that seeks war. We have never initiated aggression against anyone. However, the present geopolitical reality is quite different. Even though we do not harbour any aggressive intent, if someone challenges us, it becomes imperative that we respond with strength, he said. To do so, we must continuously enhance our defence preparedness. This is why training, technological advancement and sustained dialogue with partners are of utmost importance for us, he said. Bringing out the way war has changed, The present era is defined by non-linear and multi-domain warfare, he said. Today, there is no fixed system of war, no rigid doctrine that we can blindly rely upon. Hence, would like to state - in the present age, there is no definite peculiar form of war, he added. Today, in the 21st century, this transformation has become even more rapid and the sheer numbers of soldiers or the size of weapon stockpiles are no longer enough, he said. Cyber Warfare, Artificial Intelligence, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles and Satellite-based Surveillance are shaping the wars of the future. Precision-guided weapons, real-time intelligence and data-driven information have now become the cornerstone of success in any conflic, he added. Adding further on the modern battles which are no longer confined to land, sea and air, he said, hey now extend into outer space and cyberspace. Satellite systems, anti-satellite weapons and space command centres are the new instruments of power. Therefore, what we require today is not just defensive preparedness but also a proactive strategy. In the times ahead, he nation that masters the triangle of technology, strategy and adaptability will emerge as the true global power, he said. We should not trust Pakistan. No first use doctrine must be reconsidered! That is ok that Nuclear weapons have to be deterrence for any misadventure by someone! But We cant forget that you deal with a country like Pakistan we never trust him and remember his general openly nuclear threats against our country and half of the world recently from United States! he said. Lessons from Operation Sindoor Pointing to the bravery and swiftness with which forces carried out action against the terrorists sheltered in Pakistan was something, Rajnath said, that those terrorists could never have even imagined. I firmly believe that every war leaves us with some important learnings. In the course of battle, we are able to realistically assess the level of our preparedness, he said. If we speak of Operation Sindoor, it was indeed a striking demonstration of technology-driven warfare, he added. Be it offensive or defensive techniques, operational practices, quick and efficient war logistics, the seamless integration of our forces or matters of intelligence and surveillance Operation Sindoor gave us a wealth of lessons, he said. It provided us with a glimpse of the kind of challenges and responses that could serve as valuable guidance for any conflict in the future, he further said.
Total meat sale ban in Indore on festive days of Hindus, Jains
Indore: The authorities in Madhya Pradeshs financial capital Indore have banned the sale of meat completely on certain days of the upcoming festivals celebrated by Hindus and Jains, the city Mayor has said. In a statement on Tuesday, Indore Mayor Pushyamitra Bhargava said the sale of meat will be completely banned in the city 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 .
Dowry deaths remain a grim reality
NEW DELHI: A harrowing case in Greater Noida has again brought the reality of dowry deaths into the spotlight . Nikki Bhati (28) was allegedly set ablaze by her husband over dowry demands. The incident is not an aberration but part of a chilling trend that continues to claim thousands of lives every year. The National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) data paints a grim picture: in 2022 alone, 6,516 dowry deaths were reported. Though this represents a slight decline from 7,045 in 2020, the numbers remain stubbornly high. Uttar Pradesh tops the list with 2,142 dowry deaths in 2022, followed by Bihar with 1,057, Madhya Pradesh with 520, Rajasthan with 451, and West Bengal with 427. States like Haryana, with 234 such deaths, and Odisha, with 263, add to the disturbing tally. Adjusted for population, UP reports 1.9 dowry deaths per lakh women, Bihar 1.8, Haryana 1.7, and MP 1.2. The tragedy, however, is only the tip of an iceberg of gender violence. What is less visible, but no less disturbing, is the cruelty that women face in their marriages. In 2022, NCRB recorded a staggering 1,44,593 cases under Section 498A of the Indian Penal Codecruelty by husband or his relatives. To put it in perspective, while dowry deaths claimed over 6,500 lives that year, cruelty cases were more than 20 times higher. Compare this again with the 250 cases of murder-rape or gang-rape in 2022. In 2020, police recorded 1,12,292 cruelty cases, a figure that increased to 1,44,593 by 2022. Over the same period, dowry deaths remained steady between 6,500 and 7,000 annually, while murder-rapes stayed under 300. The consistency of dowry deaths combined with the steep rise in cruelty cases shows that the problem is worsening. Despite legal reformsranging from the Dowry Prohibition Act to provisions under Section 304B IPCthe enforcement remains weak. State-wise breakups reveal both scale and concentration. Beyond UP and Bihar, states like Jharkhand (214 deaths), MP (520), and Odisha (263) contribute heavily to the national burden. Smaller but populous states such as Assam (195 deaths) and Haryana (234) also reflect alarming rates, highlighting that the issue spans regions. By contrast, states like Kerala, with 12 reported cases, and Tamil Nadu, with 29, show that lower prevalence is possible but still far from eradication. The Nikki Bhati case reminds us that the fight is against a system of everyday cruelty that makes such deaths possible.
BHOPAL: As the United States prepares to impose a 50% tariff on Indian goods, Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan issued a strong warning on Tuesday, declaring, Those bullying us will not be able to stand anywhere if we open our third eye. Speaking at the 64th All India Wheat and Barley Research Workers' Meet in Gwalior, the former Madhya Pradesh chief minister emphasised the government's unwavering commitment to protecting farmers' interests. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has made it clear that the interests of our farmers will not be compromised, no matter how powerful any Dada (global power) may be, he said. Chouhan reiterated Indias traditional values, highlighting its vision of global unity and peace. Since ancient times, India has seen the world as one family. But that does not mean we will bow to any pressure. We will take our own decisions. No global power can dictate terms to us. It is our self-respect that drives the nation forward, he asserted. Urging the people of India to embrace the Swadeshi spirit in their daily lives, Chouhan said, Let us pledge to use Made-in-India products for the rest of our lives. Swadeshi will create jobs, strengthen our economy, and ensure that profits stay within the country. He noted that India is already the worlds fourth-largest economy. We must soon become the third and, eventually, the largest. We have already overtaken those who once ruled us. With Swadeshi, we will surpass others too, he added. Issuing a stern warning, Chouhan said, Some powers are trying to boss us around, but if we open the third eye, they wont be able to stand. The minister also expressed disappointment over the lack of seriousness shown by certain state governments towards the wheat and barley research meet. Some states have failed to send appropriate representatives. I want to be briefed about all such states. I will raise this with the respective chief ministers and write to them directly. Highlighting the importance of agriculture, Chouhan said, Farming is the backbone of our economy, and the farmer is its soul. Sending junior officers to such important events is not acceptable. He also invited state agriculture ministers to the upcoming two-day Rabi Conference scheduled for 1415 September in Delhi. I especially invite Madhya Pradeshs agriculture minister Aidal Singh Kansana to attend, he said.
Jakson unit to invest Rs 8,000 cr in Madhya Pradesh solar plant
Jakson Engineers will invest significantly in Madhya Pradesh. The company plans to build a 6 GW integrated solar plant. This project includes modules, cells, and wafers. The investment will exceed 8,000 crore. Construction is set to begin soon. The first modules are expected by May 2026. Cell production will follow in September. This move strengthens India's solar manufacturing capacity.
Retain core competence of each service, avoid hasty restructuring: Air Chief Marshal AP Singh
MADHYA PRADESH: In a significant statement on Indias ongoing military restructuring efforts, Chief of Air Staff (CAS) Air Chief Marshal AP Singh has cautioned against rushing the transition to integrated theatre commands, emphasising the need to retain the core competencies of each service. Speaking during a fireside chat at Ran Samvad-2025, a tri-services dialogue on war, warfare, and warfighting, held at the Army War College in Dr Ambedkar Nagar, Madhya Pradesh, the Air Chief reiterated the Indian Air Forces (IAF) position: it is not opposed to tri-service integration but believes changes should be deliberate and thoughtful. Highlighting concerns about the complexity of command structures, Air Chief Marshal Singh said, The aim is to enable quicker decision-making at the commanders level, but joint structures should not end up adding layers to the process. He cited the success of Operation Sindoor as an example of effective coordination under the current system. The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) played a major role during Operation Sindoor, orchestrating it alongside the three service chiefs. We found no gaps in planning or execution everything was sorted out. Joint planning and execution at the apex level is whats needed. The Air Chief argued against creating an entirely new structure at this stage. There is no need for another layer of command. We can begin with joint planning mechanisms and see how they function. If additional structures are truly required, they can be considered later. But disrupting everything to create something entirely new at once isnt advisable. He also stressed the importance of crafting an India-specific model rather than emulating foreign systems. We can't simply copy countries like China or the US. We must assess our own requirements. We shouldnt feel pressured to act hastily aisa nahi karna hai, he remarked. Critiquing the idea of decentralised theatre commanders operating remotely, he said, We cant have theatre commanders sitting somewhere else and receiving directions over the phone that doesnt work. A centralised Joint Planning and Coordination Centre in Delhi, under the CDS, is what we need. The CDS is the permanent Chairman of the Chiefs of Staff Committee, which includes the chiefs of the Army, Navy, and Air Force. The CAS suggested this committee should retain centralised planning and execution authority, with enhanced joint coordination. As previously reported by The New Indian Express, the proposed theatre command structure aims to enhance jointness and accountability by integrating operational components of all three services under a unified command. This would replace the current model of 17 independent commands seven each under the Army and Air Force, and three under the Navy. The concept gained momentum after the creation of the Department of Military Affairs in 2019 and the appointment of Indias first Chief of Defence Staff. Implementation of integrated theatre commands falls under the CDSs mandate as part of broader defence reforms aimed at boosting synergy among the armed forces. While China transitioned to a theatre command system in 2016, dividing its military regions into five theatre commands including the Western Theatre Command responsible for its border with India Indian military leaders continue to debate the structure best suited to Indias unique strategic and operational needs.
MP woman branded over 50 times with hot knife in dowry torture, alleges police complaint
BHOPAL: A woman who married just six months ago was allegedly held at gunpoint and branded with a hot knife at least 50 times by her husband inside their home in southwestern Madhya Pradeshs Barwani district. A case has been registered against the womans husband, but he and his family claim the wounds were self-inflicted. Alleging horrific torture by her husband, the young woman, identified as Khushboo, said he has disliked her since their marriage in February 2025 and has been repeatedly demanding dowry. Narrating the events on Tuesday, the woman said the episode happened on Sunday night in the Anjad area of Barwani district. Her husband, Dilip Pipliya, first beat her, then dragged her into the kitchen and locked her inside. He tied her hands and legs, before lighting the gas stove and heating a knife on the flame. Dilip then put a country-made pistol to her head and branded her with the hot knife on her hands, back, and hip. About 50 branding marks were visible on the young womans body. She first told her in-laws, who live on the first floor of the house, about the horrific act, but they dismissed the matter, alleging she had self-inflicted the injuries. Khushboo, who hails from the adjoining Khargone district, returned to her parents home with her brother on Tuesday morning. She and her parents then reported the matter to the Mengaon police station in Khargone district. She was subsequently taken to Khargone district hospital for a medical examination. Following this, a case was registered at the Jaitpura police station. Confirming the development, Khargone district police superintendent Dharmaraj Meena said, A case of voluntarily causing grievous hurt, wrongful restraint, and cruelty by a husband has been registered at Jaitpura police station in Khargone district against the womans husband, Dilip, under sections 115(2), 118, 126, and 85 of the BNS. The investigation will be transferred to Anjad police station in Barwani district, as the alleged incident occurred there. The woman is currently under treatment at Khargone district hospital. The woman and her parents also alleged that while she was returning to Khargone district, her husband and his associates arrived in two vehicles and threatened to kill her and her parents if she reported the matter to the police and did not return to Barwani. However, her husband, Dilip, and his in-laws have denied all allegations, claiming instead that she self-inflicted the wounds.
SC questions Governors powers to withhold bills in presidential reference case
NEW DELHI: On the fourth day of hearings in the Presidential Reference case, the Supreme Court on Tuesday questioned the Centre on whether a Governors independent power to withhold a Bill could extend to Money Bills, thereby allowing such Bills to be delayed or withheld indefinitely. In response, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, representing the Centre, asserted that if a Governor withholds a Bill, it effectively lapses. He also challenged the Supreme Courts earlier stance in the Tamil Nadu and Punjab Governor cases, which held that a withheld Bill must be returned to the Assembly for reconsideration. Mehta argued that prescribing a timeline for Governors and the President to act on Bills passed by State Legislatures undermines the discretionary powers conferred upon these constitutional authorities. Senior advocate Harish Salve, appearing for the Maharashtra government, emphasised that only the Governor or President has the authority to grant assent to Bills, not the courts. He argued that mere delay in action by the Governor does not amount to constitutional failure, stating: It cannot be assumed that in every case where the Governor has not issued the declaration immediately or in a short period of time, the Governor is guilty of inactivity. Salve further maintained that no time limits can be imposed on a Governor's actions: He is not sitting in an ivory tower making decisions, he noted. The BJP-led NDA-governed states, Maharashtra, Goa, Haryana, Chhattisgarh, and Puducherry, supported this view, contending that fixed timelines for constitutional authorities like Governors and the President contradict the discretionary powers enshrined in the Constitution. Senior advocate Maninder Singh, representing Rajasthan, submitted that the matter raises substantial questions of law and should be referred to a larger Bench of at least five judges under Article 145(3). He also argued that assent to a Bill is a complete legislative act that should not be bound by any timeline. Appearing for Puducherry, senior advocate Vinay Navare endorsed the Presidential Reference and insisted that the President and Governors must have full discretion to withhold assent, asserting that their role is not an empty formality. Similarly, Additional Solicitor General Vikramjit Banerjee, for Goa, said that legislation cannot be completed without the Governors assent. He stressed that the Constitution does not allow for deemed assent, and courts should not intrude into legislative functions. Senior advocate Neeraj Kishan Kaul, representing Madhya Pradesh, questioned the need to send a Bill to the Governor at all if it were to be treated as a mere formality. He is not the representative of a political party, he, as the highest executive in the State, represents the people, Kaul argued. For Chhattisgarh, senior advocate Mahesh Jethmalani stated that the Governor's discretion is essential to a functioning democracy and is not contrary to a responsible government. He pointed out that even the Constitution does not prescribe timelines for assent, except in limited cases such as Money Bills in Legislative Councils. The arguments remain inconclusive and are scheduled to continue in the Supreme Court on Thursday, 28 August, when opposing parties are expected to present their submissions. The five-judge Constitution Bench hearing the matter is led by Chief Justice of India (CJI) B R Gavai and includes Justices Surya Kant, Vikram Nath, P S Narasimha, and A S Chandurkar. On 8 April, a two-judge Bench comprising Justices J B Pardiwala and R Mahadevan, in the case of State of Tamil Nadu vs Governor of Tamil Nadu, ruled that a Governor must act on Bills within three months if withholding assent or reserving the Bill, and within one month if the Bill is re-enacted. The same timeline was prescribed for the President when deciding on Bills referred by Governors. Challenging this verdict, President Droupadi Murmu moved the Supreme Court on 13 May, raising 14 significant constitutional questions under the rarely invoked Article 143(1), which allows the President to seek the apex courts advisory opinion on issues of public importance. Among the key questions raised were: What are the constitutional options available to a Governor when presented with a Bill under Article 200? Is the Governor bound by the advice of the Council of Ministers in all such cases? Is the Governors discretion under Article 200 subject to judicial review? Does Article 361 bar judicial scrutiny of a Governors actions under Article 200? Can the judiciary impose timelines or prescribe a manner for the Governor to exercise powers under Article 200 in the absence of constitutional stipulation? The Supreme Court had on 22 July agreed to hear the Presidential Reference in detail, marking a significant constitutional development on the role and limits of gubernatorial powers in the Indian legislative process.
Chhattisgarh woman beaten to death in Chitrakoot after villagers allegedly mistook her for thief
LUCKNOW: In a tragic incident, a woman from Chhattisgarh was lynched by villagers on suspicion that she was a member of a gang involved in theft, in Bhabhai village of Chitrakoot district in the Bundelkhand region of Uttar Pradesh. According to police sources, the woman, identified as Devanti, 53, hailed from Rajnandgaon district of the tribal state of Chhattisgarh. She had travelled alone to Janki Kund Eye Hospital in Satna, Madhya Pradesh, for treatment. The police sources added that she was passing through a village under Karwi police station area on the MPUP border when the villagers caught hold of her on Saturday and allegedly beat her to death on suspicion that she was associated with a gang involved in recent thefts in the area. The police authorities said that upon receiving information about the incident on Saturday afternoon, a team of officers rushed to the spot and rescued the woman. She was first taken to a local health centre, where doctors, after providing preliminary treatment, referred her to the district hospital in Chitrakoot. However, the victim succumbed to her injuries on the way. Police later recovered the victims Aadhaar card along with an admission slip from Janki Kund Eye Hospital from her belongings. The eye hospital where she had come for treatment is just three kilometres from Bhabhai village, where the assault took place. The police authorities contacted her relatives and informed them about the incident. The victims kin reached Chitrakoot on Monday, after which her body was sent for a post-mortem examination. According to Chitrakoot Superintendent of Police Arun Kumar Singh, An FIR would be registered in the case after receiving a formal complaint from the victims family. Officials said Rajnandgaon is nearly 550 kilometres from the village. The Janki Kund Eye Hospital, where she was seeking treatment, is regarded as one of the leading eye hospitals in the region. Sources said the family was initially reluctant to lodge a complaint but later agreed to proceed with the case. The initial probe indicated that the woman had got herself admitted to the eye hospital, where doctors advised her to undergo surgery. Sometime later, she left the hospital as her operation was not scheduled for Sunday and strayed into Bhabhai village. The police sources said that the villagers grew suspicious as the victim was not able to respond to them clearly, and they allegedly assaulted her. Police added that several incidents of theft had been reported in Bhabhai village in the recent past, and the villagers had become vigilant with round-the-clock patrols in and around the village to trace the culprits. According to district police authorities, the woman had first entered UP from Sonbhadra district and then reached Satna. Police are collecting more details from the deceaseds family and have detained a few villagers for interrogation.
Jitu Patwari's remarks on women's alcohol and drug consumption in Madhya Pradesh sparked controversy. Chief Minister Mohan Yadav demanded an apology from Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and Patwari's removal. Yadav criticized the comments as insulting to women. BJP leaders condemned Patwari's statement, especially during the Hartalika Teej festival. They accused Congress of disrespecting women and Indian culture.
Jitu Patwari's remarks reflect Congress' anti-women mindset, says BJP
The BJP has strongly criticized Madhya Pradesh Congress president Jitu Patwari's remark about women in the state consuming more liquor, labeling it as an anti-women statement reflecting the Congress's mindset.
MP Police introduces QR codes for complaints to ensure peaceful Ganesh Utsav, Eid Milad in Khandwa
BHOPAL : Eyeing to ensure incident free and peaceful Ganesh Utsav and Eid-Milad-Un-Nabi, the police have introduced a QR Code-based quick response system in the communally sensitive Khandwa district of southwestern Madhya Pradesh. Standees bearing QR codes and images of Lord Ganesh will be on prominent display at all the Ganesh Puja pandals across the communally sensitive Khandwa city. Anyone who is facing problems of any kind can just scan the QR codes from the standees at the respective Puja Pandal. Scanning of the QR code will generate a Google Form, which can be duly filled by citizens along with details of the issues being faced by them and their cell-phone number, Khandwa district police superintendent Manoj Rai told TNIE on Tuesday. A dedicated team of the district police's cyber cell, which has been tasked with round-the-clock operation of the QR code-based security system during the entire ten-day festival, will connect each of the complaints (received through the QR code-based system) to the respective police station, followed by a quick police response to the concerned Puja Pandal. There will be at least 126 big Ganesh Utsav pandals in the 3 to 5 km city limits of Khandwa, all of which will be covered by the new system, which will start functioning with the beginning of Ganesh Utsav on Wednesday and continue till Anant Chaturdashi-Ganesh Visarjan on September 6. We'll ensure that each of the grievances received from the Puja Pandals is addressed within a maximum of five minutes by our round-the-clock patrolling teams, particularly in three urban police station areas, including Kotwali, Padam Nagar and Moghat Road, Rai said. Located in the southwestern part of Madhya Pradesh and neighboured by Maharashtra, the Khandwa district has long been counted among the most communally sensitive districts of the central Indian state. Festivals like Ganesh Utsav and Durga Puja have often witnessed communal tension and clashes in the past. The district has also been a fertile base for the activities of the banned Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) outfit. The district, which is part of the Indore Rural Police Range, is also among the top five districts in the state, that have reported maximum cases under the MP Freedom of Religion Act 2021, about religious conversion of girls and women through force, lure of marriage or money. The QR code-based system will have special focus on girl and women security as well as ensuring that the ten-days Ganesh Utsav as well as Eid-Milad-Un-Nabi (which falls on September 4-5) pass off peacefully, the SP-Khandwa added.
Jakson Engineers to invest Rs 8,000 crore to set up 6-GW integrated solar manufacturing plant in MP
Jakson Engineers will invest over Rs 8,000 crore to establish a 6 GW integrated solar manufacturing plant in Madhya Pradesh. The project, developed in two phases, includes solar module, cell, and wafer production. This initiative aims to meet India's energy needs, create jobs, and position the country as a global solar leader, with the first modules expected by May 2026.
Row Over Congress Leader Jeetu Patwari's Highest Liquor Consumption Among Women Remark
Madhya Pradesh Congress president Jeetu Patwari has triggered a political storm with his controversial claim that women in Madhya Pradesh consume more alcohol than anywhere else in the country.
First He Beat Her, Then Put Hot Knife In Her Mouth: Madhya Pradesh Man Assaults Wife Over Dowry
The victim revealed that the assault took place after she failed to meet her husbands dowry demands.
Death penalty confirmed by it can be challenged under Art 32 petition: SC
NEW DELHI : In a significant and rare ruling, the Supreme Court on Monday allowed the reconsideration of the death penalty imposed on Vasanta Sampta Dupare, a Nagpur resident, convicted for the rape and murder of a four-year-old girl. The top court set aside its 2017 verdict, which had upheld Dupares death sentence, and ruled that capital punishment cases can be reopened under Article 32 of the Constitution if mandatory guidelines for sentencing are not followed. A three-judge bench of Justices Vikram Nath, Sanjay Karol, and Sandeep Mehta held that Dupares sentence would be re-examined in light of mitigating circumstances, noting that there had been a breach of procedural safeguards. A fresh hearing will be conducted to decide the punishment, the Court said, providing a significant relief to Dupare. It also cited the 2022 Manoj Vs Madhya Pradesh judgement in which the top court issued several guidelines and mandated the trial courts to collect the accuseds psychiatric and psychological evaluation report before awarding death. We hold that Article 32 of the Constitution empowers this court in cases related to capital punishment to reopen the sentencing stage where the accused has been condemned to death penalty without ensuring that the guidelines mandated in the Manoj vs Madhya Pradesh was followed, the bench said. This corrective power is invoked precisely to compel rigorous application of the safeguards laid down in Manoj judgment in such cases the bench said.
Monsoon shifts: Standing crops in danger as IMD predicts heavy rainfall
NEW DELHI : The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast extremely heavy rainfall nationwide for the next five days, following the monsoon troughs shift to its normal position. Northwest India is expected to experience a reduction in heavy rainfall after two days. The IMD indicated that extremely heavy rainfall is likely over isolated areas of Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, and West Rajasthan on August 25-26. East Rajasthan and Gujarat will experience rainfall over the next three days, while Uttarakhand is expected to see rain on August 29-30. Odisha is to receive rainfall on August 26-27, and coastal Andhra Pradesh on August 26. Heavy rainfall is expected over the Konkan and Goa, as well as Madhya Maharashtra, in the coming 7 days. In East and central India, there is a potential for heavy rainfall in isolated areas of Chhattisgarh and Odisha as well as in Sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim. Bihar, Jharkhand and Madhya Pradesh will also experience rainfall. The IMD has also warned Northeast India about continued heavy rainfall in Assam, Meghalaya and Arunachal Pradesh over the next 6-7 days. In Southern India, heavy rainfall is predicted for Kerala, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, and coastal Andhra Pradesh. The IMD advised fishermen along the Gujarat and Odisha coasts not to venture out to sea. There is a moderate flash flood risk likely over several areas south of J&K, as well as in northern and central Himachal Pradesh, eastern Uttarakhand, Punjab, and Haryana in the next 24 hours.
Ghost of 2020 Political Crisis Returns To Haunt Madhya Pradesh Congress
Kamal Nath, Digvijay Singh blame each other for Scindias exit from grand old party
A tragic incident occurred in Uttar Pradesh's Chitrakoot district. A 30-year-old woman poisoned her children and then consumed poison herself. This extreme step followed a dispute with her husband. He had denied her money for 'gutka'. The woman and two daughters died. Their son is critically ill in a Madhya Pradesh hospital.
BHOPAL: Almost five and half years after Jyotiraditya Scindia and his 22 loyalist MLAs switched sides and toppled the Kamal Nath-led Congress government in Madhya Pradesh, a podcast interview has revived the debate around what actually caused the fall of the 15-month-old regime. What sparked the debate is the statements made by former Madhya Pradesh chief minister and current Rajya Sabha member Digvijaya Singh during a podcast interview with a senior journalist. The Congress had returned to power in Madhya Pradesh after 15 years under the leadership of former Union minister and then state party chief Kamal Nath in December 2018. The government, which relied on the support of seven MLAs four independents, two from the BSP and one from the SP lasted 15 months before 22 Congress legislators loyal to Jyotiraditya Scindia resigned from the party and the Vidhan Sabha to join the BJP. On 20 March 2020, Nath resigned, paving the way for the BJP's return to power. During a podcast interview on Saturday, Digvijaya Singh said that despite his sustained efforts to save the government, the Congress regime collapsed due to a personal clash between Scindia and Nath. There was no ideological clash, but instead clash of personalities (between Nath and Scindia), he claimed. Im often blamed for the fall of the Congress government in 2020, but the truth is that I continuously worked to save the government. I had even timely warned about the possibility of such a crisis (fall of government), Singh said. I met an industrialist who enjoys good relations with both the leaders (Nath and Scindia) and told him about the possibility of the government falling. A luncheon meeting was arranged at that industrialists house, where all three of us (Nath, Scindia and me) were present. I tried my best to ensure that the crisis was averted, he said. At that meeting some issues pertaining to the Gwalior-Chambal region were raised. It was agreed that whatever issues pertaining to that region were raised, would be addressed as per our (my and Scindias) joint wish-list. A joint wish-list pertaining to the Gwalior-Chambal region signed by me and Scindia was submitted the next day only, but nothing actually happened to address the issues and concerns mentioned in that wish-list. Had those issues been addressed (by Nath as CM), maybe the government wouldnt have fallen, he claimed. Just a day later, Kamal Nath took to X to respond to the statements. Recently, there has been rhetoric regarding the fall of the Congress government in Madhya Pradesh in 2020, which was under my leadership. I just want to say that there is no benefit in digging up old matters. But its true that, apart from personal ambitions, Jyotiraditya Scindia felt that the government was being run by Digvijaya Singh. In the same resentment, he broke away the Congress MLAs and toppled our government, he wrote in an X post on Sunday. 2020 Kamal Nath (@OfficeOfKNath) August 24, 2025 Meanwhile, BJP took the opportunity to deny its involvement in toppling the Congress regime. Today, Kamal Nath has admitted that the government headed by him was actually being run by Digvijaya Singh. He (Singh) first ruined the state, then the Congress and finally Kamal Naths political career. Naths social media post has also established that the allegations about BJP having toppled Naths government too were false. Greetings to Nath for finally speaking the truth that his government fell due to Digvijaya Singh and other Congress leaders, state BJP spokesperson Ajay Singh Yadav said. Yadav too is a former Congress leader, who quit the grand old party to join the BJP in 2023. The latest controversy over the fall of the Congress regime surfaced on the same day the partys national leadership met 71 newly appointed district committee presidents in the national capital. While the meeting was held in New Delhi, Congress workers from Indore reportedly staged a protest outside against the appointment of former MLA Vipin Vankhede as Indore Rural district Congress chief.
Digvijaya Singh, Kamal Nath, J Scindia Revive Debate Over 2020 Government Collapse
The controversy surrounding the collapse of the Kamal Nath-led Congress government in Madhya Pradesh five years ago has resurfaced, with sharp exchanges between the Congress's Digvijaya Singh and Kamal Nath, and the BJP's Jyotiraditya Scindia.
Death sentence can be challenged under Article 32 on ground of breach of procedural safeguards: SC
The Supreme Court has ruled that Article 32 allows reopening sentencing in capital punishment cases if procedural safeguards were breached, citing the Manoj vs Madhya Pradesh judgement. This decision came as the court agreed to rehear the plea of Vasant Sampat Dupare, convicted in 2008 for the rape and murder of a four-year-old girl.
IMD has issued a warning of heavy rainfall in Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh and Jammu & Kashmir for the next two days and has advised people to stay away from rivers and streams.
BHOPAL: Women enrolled under the Mukhya Mantri Ladli Behna Scheme who take up employment in industries will now receive 5,000 per month from the Madhya Pradesh government, Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav announced on Sunday. Speaking at the inauguration of the new state office of Laghu Udyog Bharti (a national industry body associated with the RSS) in Bhopal, Yadav clarified that this revised support will replace the existing 1,500 or 3,000 monthly benefits for those who opt to work in job-oriented industries. Beneficiaries of the Ladli Behna Scheme who begin working in industries will receive 5,000 monthly from the state government. Additionally, industrialists will provide up to 8,000 per month, ensuring these women earn a total of 12,000 to 13,000 per month, the CM said. Launched in June 2023 under former Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, the Ladli Behna Scheme currently provides 1,500 per month to over 1.28 crore economically disadvantaged women across the state. The ruling BJP had promised in its 2023 Assembly poll manifesto to gradually raise this amount to 3,000 per month by 2028. At the same event, CM Yadav emphasised the governments commitment to removing hurdles in establishing small industries. He announced that all necessary permissions for MSMEs would be issued under a time-bound action plan. Industrialists establishing employment-generating industries will be incentivised. Subsidies will also be offered for opening new ITIs, polytechnic institutions, and engineering colleges, in line with policy provisions, he said. Highlighting the states push towards innovation, the chief minister also mentioned plans to set up research and study centres of Indian and foreign institutions at IIT Indore. He reiterated that the government stands firmly behind small industries and that revitalising them is essential for strengthening the states economy.
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Retired DySP tied up and assaulted by wife and sons over post-retirement benefits in MP
BHOPAL: In a shocking incident, a retired Deputy Superintendent of Police (DySP) was allegedly tied up and assaulted by his wife and two sons in a bid to obtain his post-retirement financial benefits, in Shivpuri district of Madhya Pradesh. The incident is believed to have taken place on 20 August at the residence of 62-year-old retired DySP Pratipal Singh Yadav in Chandavani village, under the jurisdiction of Bhonti police station. However, it only came to light after a video of the assault went viral on social media on Saturday. In the video, Yadav is seen wearing only underwear, with his legs tied with a rope while one of his sons restrains him to prevent escape. His wife, two sons, and another unidentified youth are also seen in the video, ensuring he remains confined. Confirming the incident, Sub-Divisional Officer of Police (SDOP, Pichhore) Prashant Sharma said that preliminary investigations revealed Yadav had retired a few months ago, with his last posting in neighbouring Sheopur district. Our probe has confirmed that the retired DySP, Pratipal Singh Yadav, was tied up by his wife Maya Yadav and sons Akash and Abhas Yadav. They assaulted him while he was held captive and later fled with his bank ATM card. A case of robbery and wrongful confinement has been registered against the accused, and a search is underway to locate them, Sharma said on Sunday. Yadav had reportedly been estranged from his wife and sons for the past 15 years. While he has been living in Madhya Pradesh, his wife and two sons reside in Jhansi district of neighbouring Uttar Pradesh. Their daughter is currently pursuing an MBBS degree in Gorakhpur. Following his retirement, Yadav received 20 lakh from his provident fund, while a further 33 lakh in post-retirement benefits is still pending. His wife and sons allegedly attempted to forcibly take him to Jhansi to access the funds. Failing to do so despite assaulting him on 20 August, they fled the village in Shivpuri district with his ATM card.
Kharge slams centre over bills enabling removal of elected leaders, alleges 'power theft' by BJP
NEW DELHI: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday launched a scathing attack on the central government, accusing it of undermining democracy through the introduction of three controversial bills that would allow for the removal of the Prime Minister and Chief Ministers if arrested for 30 consecutive days. He alleged that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is attempting to strip the public of their constitutional right to elect and dismiss governments, effectively handing over that power to central agencies such as the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). After stealing votes, the BJP is now stealing power. On the final day of Parliament, they introduced three bills, including a constitutional amendment, even though they lack the required two-thirds majority. This move transfers the citizens right to form or dismiss a government to institutions like the ED and CBI. Its akin to running a bulldozer over democracy, Kharge said. He made these remarks while addressing newly-appointed presidents of the District Congress Committees (DCC) from Haryana and Madhya Pradesh at the party headquarters in Delhi. Kharge was referring to The Constitution (130th Amendment) Bill, 2025 , The Government of Union Territories (Amendment) Bill, 2025 , and The Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill , which were introduced during the recently concluded Parliament session. He warned that the bills would empower the BJP to topple opposition governments within 30 days by using arrests as a political weapon. Highlighting the partisan use of investigative agencies, he said, Out of the 193 opposition leaders facing ED cases, only two have been convicted. Several Chief Ministers and Ministers have been jailed for months, and now the CBI itself admits it lacks evidence. Kharge also condemned Prime Minister Narendra Modi, alleging hypocrisy on corruption. Modiji speaks loudly about corruption, but those he once labelled as corrupt have now joined the BJP and some have even been made ministers, he said. On the issue of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar, Kharge accused the BJP and the Election Commission of India (ECI) of manipulating voter lists. He said the Supreme Court's observations had exposed their narrative. The Prime Minister is misleading the public with talks of infiltrators. The biggest responsibility of district presidents is to remain vigilant for five years. We must carry out constant scrutiny of voter lists to ensure names of our supporters are not unjustly removed by BJP workers or BLOs, Kharge urged. The Congress leader's comments reflect growing concern within the opposition over the alleged misuse of constitutional and legal mechanisms for political gain.
Man Beaten To Death By Wife's Father A Year After Wedding In Madhya Pradesh
A heart-wrenching case of alleged dishonour killing has surfaced from Madhya Pradesh. A young man, who had married for love against the wishes of his in-laws, was brutally assaulted by his wife's family and their supporters.
Youth crushed to death by Ganesh Idol in MP; poor road conditions blamed
BHOPAL: A 24-year-old youth from Khandwa district tragically died after being crushed by a brand-new Ganesh idol, which reportedly toppled due to pothole-ridden roads in Burhanpur district, southwestern Madhya Pradesh, on Saturday night. The fatal incident occurred in the Lalbagh area of Burhanpur city when members of the Hatkeshwar Ganesh Mandal, based in neighbouring Khandwa district, were transporting a newly crafted 12-foot-high Ganesh idol for installation during the upcoming Ganpati Puja festival. The idol was being carried on a tempo trolley when it lost balance on a poorly maintained stretch of road near Tulsi Mall. It toppled onto 24-year-old Shashank Joshi, believed to be associated with the Bajrang Dal and Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) in Khandwa. Shashank was critically injured after being crushed under the collapsed idol. He was immediately rushed to a private hospital, where doctors declared him dead on arrival. The incident sparked outrage among locals, who blamed the authorities for failing to maintain the roads, leading to the tragedy. Om Azad, a local spokesperson of the Hindu Mahasabha, directly held the administration and municipal corporation responsible for the accident caused by dangerous road conditions. Upon learning of the incident, Burhanpur Circle SP Gaurav Patil rushed to the scene and managed to pacify the angry crowd. The post-mortem was conducted during the night, and Shashanks last rites were performed in his native Khandwa district on Sunday. Additional SP (Burhanpur) A.S. Kanesh and Additional District Magistrate (ADM) Veer Singh Chauhan were present at the hospital overnight to ensure the situation remained under control. Meanwhile, the damaged idol, meant for installation in Khandwa, was immersed in the Tapti River in Burhanpur on Sunday. Following the incident, the Burhanpur district administration reportedly sealed the Samrat Maurya Art workshop, where the Ganesh idol had been made. Around 40 idols, worth over 10 lakh, were stored there for delivery to various Puja pandals in Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra. According to official sources, the administration had capped the maximum height for Ganesh idols at 10 feet, but the workshop allegedly created idols ranging between 12 and 18 feet. Most of these were meant for pandals in neighbouring Maharashtra, where Ganesh Utsav is one of the most celebrated festivals. However, Sarita Maurya, head of the Samrat Maurya Art workshop, defended her team, stating, The idol was properly packed and handed over to the organisers. The mishap occurred due to poor road conditions, not any fault of the workshop. This was not the first incident of its kind in Burhanpur. Just two days earlier, another newly made Ganesh idol had collapsed due to poor road conditions on Ichhapur Road. Following that, authorities began patchwork repairs on the damaged roads. The incident also revived memories of a similar mishap in Gwalior in September 2024, when a 22-foot idol collapsed due to potholes on Shinde ki ChhawaniNawab Sahab ka Kuwa Road. That incident injured two people, including a woman, just hours before the idol was to be installed at a local Ganesh Puja mandal in Khallasipura. These recurring accidents have renewed public anger and raised serious questions about civic negligence ahead of one of Indias most important festivals.
Frog, Worms In Food Expose Madhya Pradesh's Hunger Crisis
First, a dead frog in the hostel food. Then, dal with worms crawling inside in an Anganwadi meal. Within days, two separate food scandals in Shivpuri district have laid bare a chilling truth
4-Lane Tiger Corridor to Be Developed in MP: Gadkari
Mr. Gadkari said road projects worth Rs three lakh crore has been sanctioned for Madhya Pradesh, of which works worth Rs 75,000 crore have been completed and projects worth Rs 65,000 crore are currently in progress.
Monsoon intensifies in Rajasthan, heavy rains disrupt life in several districts
JAIPUR : The monsoon has made a strong comeback in Rajasthan, with continuous heavy rainfall over the past 24 hours disrupting normal life in many parts of the state. After an active spell in July, rains had weakened in August, but the monsoon is now fully active again. The Meteorological Department has issued an alert for heavy to very heavy rainfall in 11 districts. Flood-like conditions have been reported in Kota, Bundi, Baran, Jhalawar, Tonk, Chittorgarh, and Sawai Madhopur districts. Flood conditions continue to persist in Sawai Madhopur district. NDRF and SDRF teams have been deployed in flood-affected areas. A tractor trolley full of NDRF personnel lost control and overturned on Surwal Mega Highway. The accident occurred while the team was going to help the flood victims. In Kota division, the Chambal river has swollen due to heavy inflows, forcing authorities to discharge water from Kota Barrage. By Saturday morning, the water level of the Chambal river had reached 132.80 metresnearly two metres above the danger mark of 130.79 metres. Transportation has been badly hit. The Jaipur-Kota highway near Deoli (Tonk) has been flooded, while traffic movement on the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway in Kota has been halted. Soil erosion along the Delhi-Mumbai railway track near Laban in Bundi forced trains to be stopped at nearby stations. Jaipur too witnessed heavy rain on Saturday afternoon. Authorities have opened six gates of Bisalpur Dam and two gates of Kota Barrage to release excess water. Schools have been closed in nine districts as a precaution, while NDRF, SDRF, and police teams have been deployed for relief and rescue operations. The flood situation remains critical in Sawai Madhopur. In one incident, a tractor trolley carrying NDRF personnel overturned on the Surwal Mega Highway while heading to assist flood-affected people. A jawan was briefly trapped under a boat loaded in the tractor but was rescued promptly by his colleagues. Fortunately, there was no loss of life. In Alwars Ramgarh area, tragedy struck when a house collapsed due to heavy rain, allegedly burying seven members of a family under debris. Locals managed to rescue them, but a young girl remains in critical condition. In Jaipur, a wall of Dil Aaram Bagh on the way to Amer Palace collapsed, though no injuries were reported. Explaining the sudden intensification of rainfall, Radheshyam Sharma, Director of the Meteorological Centre, Jaipur, said, The monsoon had been inactive for the past two weeks. With the trough line returning to its normal position, the monsoon became active again. A cyclonic system over the Madhya Pradesh-Rajasthan border remained stationary, leading to heavy rainfall in the southeastern parts of Rajasthan. Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma expressed concern over the situation and instructed officials to remain on high alert. He held discussions with district collectors of Tonk, Kota, Sawai Madhopur, Bundi, and Dausa, reviewing the ongoing relief and rescue efforts. The CM directed NDRF and SDRF teams to stay prepared and announced a special girdawari (crop survey) to assess damage to agriculture. He assured that relief will be provided quickly after evaluating losses to life and property.
MP: Auto-rickshaw driver held for raping nursery student
Satna: A 21-year-old man allegedly raped a four-year-old student of a nursery school while transporting her in an auto-rickshaw in Madhya Pradeshs Satna district, police said on Saturday. The accused has been arrested. The child, a student of a private school, usually travelled in an auto-rickshaw. On Tuesday, the regular driver, who was unwell, sent 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 .
Jabalpur Gets Madhya Pradeshs Longest Flyover, To Cut Travel Time From 40 To 7 Minutes
Nitin Gadkari and Mohan Yadav inaugurated Jabalpur's 7-km flyover, featuring a 192-metre cable-stayed bridge, boosting connectivity, trade, and urban development in Madhya Pradesh.
26-yr-old Arif Khan offers kidney to ailing priest in gesture of harmony
A 26-year-old Muslim youth in Narmadapuram district of Madhya Pradesh has offered to donate one of his kidneys to Hindu religious preacher Premanand Govind Sharan, also known as Premanand Ji Maharaj, in a way to contribute to communal harmony. Premanand Ji Maharaj, a Vrindavan-based saint from the Radha Vallabh Sampradaya, has been battling polycystic kidney 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 .
Nitin Gadkari announces corridor to link four tiger reserves in Madhya Pradesh
Nitin Gadkari announced a Rs 5,500-crore four-lane corridor connecting Madhya Pradesh's Kanha, Bandhavgarh, Panna, and Pench tiger reserves to boost tourism and the state's economy. Additionally, a Rs 15,000-crore 255-km greenfield highway between Bhopal and Jabalpur is planned, with construction expected to begin by next April or May following land acquisition.
The Krishna Effect: Devrishis Epic Transforms into Music and Film
Inspired by the Madhya Pradesh governments scheme Shri Krishna Pathey, writer Rishikesh Pandey, also known as Devrishi, has published the novel The Krishna Effect, which is based on modern philosophy and psychology. The novel runs two parallel narratives: on one hand, todays youth struggling with mental stress in the fast pace of life, and on the other, their search for solutions through the teachings and Leelas of Shri Krishna. Under the Shri Krishna Pathey project, all the places associated with [] The post The Krishna Effect: Devrishis Epic Transforms into Music and Film appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Feels Improper: Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav Objects To Calling Lord Krishna Makhan Chor
Lord Krishna's portrayal as Makhanchor sparks debate after Mohan Yadav calls him a rebel, prompting criticism from Congress.
Bihar Leads As India Adds 8,600 Govt Schools In 5 Years; Madhya Pradesh Tops In Closures
Bihar led the expansion drive, contributing 5,510 of the new schools, accounting for nearly two-thirds of the national total
Madhya Pradeshs 30-year lion dream likely over as Kuno becomes cheetah land
Kuno National Park's Lion Project is now the Cheetah Project. This change sparks speculation about the Asiatic lion relocation. The lion relocation plan faced resistance from Gujarat. Cheetahs from Namibia and South Africa arrived in 2022. An audit reveals no efforts were made for lion reintroduction. The focus shifts from lions to cheetahs in Kuno.
MP govt to launch campaign portraying Lord Krishna as rebel, not butter thief; opposition cries foul
BHOPAL: Already working on developing the Sri Krishna Patheya a religious tourism circuit connecting places related with Lord Krishnas life the Dr Mohan Yadav government is now set to launch a public awareness campaign to educate people that the eighth avatar of Lord Vishnu was a rebel and not a makhanchor (butter thief). Lovingly referring to Lord Krishna as Makhanchor (butter thief) has been a practice among storytellers, bhajan singers and religious preachers since generations. Hailing from the ancient city Ujjain where Lord Krishna and elder brother Balram are traditionally believed to have studied Vedas Madhya Pradesh chief minister Dr Mohan Yadav has objected to the popular title of Makhanchor for Lord Krishna. While calling the popular title as misleading, the CM argued on the festival of Sri Krishna Janmashtami, that Krishna's childhood act of breaking butter pots (Matki Fod) was actually a stand of rebellion against his maternal uncle Kansas exploitation. There were thousands of cows in Gokul, and butter from there went to Kansas house. Krishna told his fellow cowherds: eat your butter, break the pot, but dont let it reach our enemy. This was not theft but a message of resistance. Krishnas leela is about love and protest against injustice, not about stealing, he said. Why will Krishna -- who was born in a prosperous family of Nana Baba that housed thousands of cattle and abundant milk, ghee and butter -- ever need to steal. He was a rebel and not a butter thief, Yadav said recently. After the CMs remarks, the states culture department is working now on a public awareness campaign that will portray Krishna as a rebel and not a butter thief. While confirming the move and the launch of a public outreach campaign by the state culture department, the CMs cultural advisor Sriram Tiwari said, The campaign will focus on educating the people that the act of butter-pot breaking was rebellion against Kansas cruelty and not any theft. The Hindu seers have also agreed with us to drop the butter-thief tag. Knowing well that Kansa was the enemy, Krishna by eating the butter or breaking the pots, ensured that butter stayed in the village and didnt reach Kansa, Tiwari maintained. For making the campaign a success, the department is working at roping in storytellers, priests and religious preachers. Leader of Opposition and fourth time Congress MLA Umang Singhar, however, has accused the CM and his government of unnecessarily fiddling with Hindu mythology just to garner political mileage. The CM wants to change the Krishna Leela as per himself. We also believe that Lord Krishna never stole butter. The CM should better tell people how he stole the peoples mandate for forming his government.
Bhopal Diary | Ex-ministers dancing avatar on Janmashtami
The Krishna Janmashtami celebrations in Sagar district saw two separate events being hosted by rival politicians within the ruling BJP Jyotiraditya Scindia-loyalist minister Govind Singh Rajput and Shivraj Singh Chouhan-ally former minister Bhupendra Singh. While Rajput marked the occasion at a grand event at his family hotel, Singh organised an opulent Janmashtami celebrations at the Rudraksh Dham. Here, the former minister seemed to have stolen the show with his graceful moves as he danced passionately to the tunes of Krishna bhajans before joining the chorus of the voices. The festive occasion thus witnessed to grand ceremonies by BJP leaders in Sagar, however bitter rivals they may be. Dog become centre of attraction at Cong rally A stray dog uncannily became the newsmaker at the Congresss protests over farmers issues in the partys crumbled citadel Chhindwara district on Tuesday. State Congress leaders, including party chief Jitu Patwari, leader of opposition Umang Singhar and former MP Nakul Nath rode tractors to reach the district collectorate to meet the collector on farmers issues, particularly shortage of fertilisers. But when the collector Sheelendra Singh reportedly didnt meet them, LoP Umang Singhar lifted a stray dog in his arms, after which the memorandum was tied to the canines neck. The tribal- dominated district had remained a Kamal Nath-bastion until the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. MP achieves highest ever exports of Rs 66,218 crore Madhya Pradesh has achieved its highest-ever exports valuing at Rs 66,218 crore in 2024-25. The 6% growth in exports has been attributed mainly to increased exports of pharmaceuticals, engineering goods and soy-based products. As per Federation of Indian Export Organisations, the highest ever exports have improved the central Indian states national export ranking from 15th to 11th. Western MPs tribal-dominated Dhar district stood first in terms of exports with Rs 17,830 crore, followed by adjoining Indore with exports valued at RsB 13,500 crore. Anuraag singh Our correspondent in Madhya Pradesh singhanuraag.jaurno@gmail.com
D link surfaces in inter-state synthetic drug cartel in MP
BHOPAL: Bhopal finds itself at the centre of a massive synthetic drug racket, this time with alleged links to the underworld. Investigators say the illegal mephedrone factory uncovered last week on the outskirts may have been controlled by Salim Dola Ismail, a trusted aide of Iqbal Mirchi, the right-hand man of Indias most wanted criminal Dawood Ibrahim. Salim Dola, believed to be operating from Turkey, is suspected of running the cartel through his network across Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Gujarat and Uttar Pradesh. His nephew, Mustafa Kubbawala, against whom Interpol has issued a Red Corner Notice, is said to be his key aide. The operation, code-named Crystal Break, was carried out by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) along with police teams from Maharashtra and Gujarat. On August 16, they raided a unit in Jagdishpur village near Bhopal, seizing 61 kg of liquid mephedrone worth `92 crore, more than 541 kg of chemicals, and a complete set of processing machines. Seven people have been arrested. Among them, Abdul Faisal Qureshi, a pharmacy diploma holder from Ashok Nagar, and his associate, Razzaq Khan from Vidisha, were running the factory. A cartel member caught in Basti, Uttar Pradesh, handled raw material supplies from Mumbai. Two suppliers and a transporter were nabbed in Mumbai, while a Surat-based hawala operator was caught arranging funds. Preliminary probe revealed that funds were being transferred from Surat and Mumbai to Bhopal via hawala channels for funding the cartels manufacturing facility. A close associate of the cartel was also apprehended in Surat. This was the sixth mephedrone factory busted by the DRI in the past year, and the second near Bhopal in 10 months. In October 2024, a unit in the Bagroda Industrial Area was found with 907 kg of mephedrone worth Rs 1,814 crore.
Young Muslim man from MP offers to donate his kidney for Hindu preacher
BHOPAL: In Madhya Pradeshs Narmadapuram district, a 26-year-old Muslim youth has offered to donate one of his kidneys to Hindu preacher Premanand Govind Sharan Premanand Ji Maharaj, calling it his contribution to communal harmony. The Vrindavan-based saint, belonging to the Radha Vallabh Sampradaya, has been suffering from polycystic kidney disease for nearly two decades. With both kidneys failing some 1819 years ago, he has survived on regular dialysis. Yet, at 56, he continues his daily spiritual practices, including the famous night padyatras, drawing admiration for his faith and resilience. Moved by his life and message, Arif Khan Chishti, an online consultant and legal documenter from Itarsi, wrote to the District Collector and the saint on August 20, offering his kidney. I saw a reel where Maharaj Ji spoke about Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti Ajmeri and Amir Khusrow with such respect. It struck me that he was working for brotherhood at a time when hatred is easily fanned. His long life is essential for keeping that spirit alive, Chishti said. He follows the Sufi tradition. He first consulted with his wife about the donation. I lost my mother in 2023, which nearly made me virtually lifeless. I was married a year back and have consulted my better half before writing to the authorities, offering to donate my kidney to ensure a long life and well-being of the Hindu religious preacher. My life is not bigger than the life of a spiritual guru who is working at promoting community amity and unity in the country, Chishti said.
Goal '47: Madhya Pradesh to headline India growth story, says CM Mohan Yadav at ET WLF
Madhya Pradesh is implementing reforms to become a model state. Chief Minister Mohan Yadav highlights the state's advantages for investment. The state has surplus resources and strong connectivity. Approvals for new industries are quicker. Projects over 500 crore get direct approval. The state's budget is expanding significantly. Labour force participation has increased. The state incentivizes employment generation.
SC stays SIT probe against Congress MLA in fake documents case
The Supreme Court has put a stay on the Madhya Pradesh High Court's order for an FIR and SIT investigation against Congress MLA Arif Masood, who is accused of running a college using forged documents. This decision came after the college, Indira Priyadarshini College, appealed to the top court challenging the High Court's directive.
Rahul calls Modi vote chor, questions PMs silence on election fraud charge during Bihar visit
PATNA: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modis silence over alleged vote theft in Maharashtra, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh and Karnataka, saying the Prime Minister had failed to answer his questions on the issue. Responding to Modis remarks on the special intensive revision (SIR) of electoral rolls during his visit to Gaya in Bihar, Rahul alleged that the Prime Minister was deliberately silent on the contentious matter. The SIR is an attempt by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the BJP and the EC to steal your votes. They are trying their best to snatch your voting rights. The 'vote chor' came to Gayaji, but he did not say even a word on his government's attempt to steal votes with the help of the EC, Gandhi said during his Vote Adhikar Yatra in Bhagalpur. The truth is that the Prime Minister, along with the Election Commission of India and the Bharatiya Janata Party, are bent on destroying democracy and the Constitution, and snatching away the votes of the people, he said. Rahul accused Modi of seeking to dismantle the constitutional principle of one person, one vote. He cited the example of a Congress supporter whose name was deleted from the electoral rolls during the first phase of the revision exercise. With SIR, the Modi government, in collusion with the Election Commission of India, was disenfranchising people who are supporters of Congress or RJD, the Lok Sabha LoP said. Vote Chori is an attack on the Constitution of India. The INDIA bloc will not allow the BJP to steal voting rights of the people of Bihar, he added. Speaking at a rally in Bihar, Modi in an indirect reference to SIR said, There is one more threat -- that of infiltrators (ghuspaithiye) that our nation faces, which I also spoke about in my Independence Day speech. They cannot be allowed to partake of the resources of our country. I have, therefore, called for a demography mission. But the Congress and the RJD want to protect these infiltrators for the sake of their vote bank politics. The allusion was to one of the stated objectives of SIR being the removal of names of illegal immigrants from Bangladesh, Nepal and Myanmar from the electoral rolls. The EC, which has ordered the exercise in Bihar ahead of assembly polls, has made it clear that SIR will be undertaken across the country in due course. However, the INDIA bloc has been alleging that the exercise in Bihar was aimed at helping the BJP-led NDA in assembly polls through wrongful deletion of names of voters. During a stopover near Nathnagar in Bhagalpur, Rahul introduced a former Agniveer, Amarnath Jaiswal, who had suffered a serious hand injury and lost a finger in the line of duty. Jaiswal was discharged from the Army within two years, without any of the benefits that a regular soldier would have received in such circumstances. Rahul said the Modi government had closed avenues for the youth, calling the Agniveer scheme ill-advised and pointing to Jaiswals plight as an example of how recruits were left without support after service, even in cases of disability. He also said the government had crippled small and medium businesses through demonetisation, compounding unemployment. On the sixth day of his Yatra, the march passed through Bhagalpur, where large crowds gathered, chanting 'Vote Chor, Gaddi Chhor' in reference to alleged electoral fraud in Madhya Pradesh, Haryana, Maharashtra and Karnataka during the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.
Tiger found dead with paw missing in Madhya Pradesh, poaching suspected
Top forest official flags lapses in wildlife protection in the State
'Depressed' Mother Slits 45-Day-Old Baby's Throat In Madhya Pradesh
'Depression' was likely the reason behind the gruesome incident of a mother killing her 45-day-old baby by slitting his throat, Madhya Pradesh Police said.
Madhya Pradesh Congress Leader's Sharp Attack Against Top District Official
Madhya Pradesh Leader of Opposition Umang Singhar has once again stirred a political storm with his sharp and controversial remarks, this time targeting the Chhindwara Collector, the top district official.
