MP: Stone pelting during anti-encroachment drive in Indore, two detained
Digital Desk | Indore, Oct 6 (IANS) Two people were detained after stones were allegedly pelted at police and a civic body team during an anti-encroachment drive in Madhya Pradesh's Indore on Tuesday to clear the way for the construction of a pending stretch of the RE-2 road. The incident took place around 11 a.m. when a team from the Indore Municipal Corporation and district administration, accompanied by police personnel and earthmoving machines, reached Bicholi Kakad, Shiv Nagar and Shiv Darshan Nagar to remove structures on the road alignment. Some people protested against the action, and the situation turned tense after stones were allegedly thrown at the removal team and police, they said. Police used mild force to disperse the protesters and restore order. Two people suffered minor injuries and were taken to a hospital for treatment, while two others were detained in connection with the incident. Some people protested during the removal operation, and stones were pelted at the police and the civic team. Mild force was used to control the situation, and two persons have been detained, a police official said. The official said the situation was brought under control, and police were deployed in the area to prevent any further disturbance. The action is being taken as per the demarcation of the road alignment and administrative orders. Adequate police personnel have been deployed to maintain law and order during the drive, the official said. The RE-2 road is 4.25 km long and 45 metres wide. Around 3.20 km of the road has already been completed, while work on a roughly one-km stretch between Bengali Square and Pipliyahana has remained pending for about three years due to encroachments and other obstructions. According to information, around Rs 55 crore has so far been spent on road and connectivity-related works. Seven settlements fall along the remaining alignment. In the Pipliyahana-Bicholi Kakad area, 325 families have already been relocated, including 303 families who are residing in allotted housing units. Twenty-two houses could not be removed earlier due to a court stay. Following the court's decision, alternative housing has been allotted to the affected families, and they have been served a 15-day notice. Besides these houses, 58 illegal makeshift structures have also been removed. Families from Shanti Nagar, the Panchmukhi Hanuman Temple area, Skand Dham Colony and the settlement near the RTO have already been relocated to the Nilgiri Complex under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana. The administration plans to relocate another 117 families living in 80 houses in Shiv Nagar and 72 families residing in 55 houses in Shiv Darshan Nagar to the same complex.
Madhya Pradesh Congress Leader Criticizes Government Youth Conclave, Calls for Education Reform
Congress leader Jitu Patwari urges the Madhya Pradesh government to focus on education reform instead of hosting youth conclaves. Madhya Pradesh Congress Leader Criticizes Government Youth Conclave, Calls for Education Reform
Madhya Pradesh High Court, Jabalpur (MPHC) has released for direct recruitment/appointment to vacant posts of Stenographer Grade-II, Stenographer Grade-III, Stenographer Grade-III (Court Manager Staff) and Assistant Grade-III (English Knowing) in the establishments of District and Sessions Courts of the State of Madhya Pradesh. The notification mentions a total of 418 vacancies. The online application started on 06.10.2026 from 12:00 noon, and the last date to apply online (with payment) is 27.10.2026 up to 05:00 PM.
10 new airports coming soon in Madhya Pradesh; plan includes helipads in all 230 assembly seats
New airports coming up in MP: Madhya Pradesh is rolling out a major aviation expansion under its Civil Aviation Policy 2025, aiming for an airport every 150 km, an airstrip every 75 km and a helipad every 45 km statewide, with permanent helipads planned in all 230 assembly constituencies.
Ladli Behna scheme a 'heavy burden': Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav
The scheme, launched in 2023 with a monthly payout of 1,000, now provides 1,500 to eligible women and is estimated to cost the Madhya Pradesh government 22,680 crore annually
15 MPs representing India's political, geographic diversity at UN General Assembly
Digital Desk | United Nations, Oct 6 (IANS) Fifteen members of Parliament, representing the political and geographic diversity of India have joined the India's delegation to General Assembly, showcasing the nation's democracy. They paid homage on Monday to Mahatma Gandhi at his statue on the UN campus before heading out to their General Assembly assignments. India's Permanent Representative P Harish, the senior diplomat who heads India's UN Mission, briefed the MPs on India's engagement with the UN. The MPs met with Assistant Secretary-General Kanni Wignaraja, who is also the regional director for Asia and the Pacific, and discussed the work of the UN Development Programme in India. During the meeting, they explored how parliamentarians can advance the UN's Sustainable Development Goals. The MPs plunged immediately into their assignments representing India. Two of the BJP MPs, Banshilal Gurjar from Madhya Pradesh and C P Joshi from Rajasthan, spoke in Hindi with simultaneous translation. Gurjar addressed the Assembly's Fifth Committee that deals with budgetary and administrative matters on the scale of assessments for the apportionment of UN expenses. C P Joshi, who heads the Parliament Committee on Petitions, addressed the Second Committee that deals with economic and financial matters. Gumma Thanuja Rani, a YSR Congress MP from Andhra Pradesh, spoke in English on the organisation of work at the Fifth Committee. Traditionally, MPs reinforce India's presence at the General Assembly during the months after its new session begins in September. There are six MPs from the BJP, and besides Joshi and Gurjar, they are Mahima Kumari Mewar from Rajasthan; Biplab Kumar Deb, BJP national general secretary from Tripura; Vishweshwar Hegde Kageri from Karnataka; and Sikander Kumar from Himachal Pradesh. The two Congress Party MPs in the delegation are Rahul Kaswan from Rajasthan and Anil Kumar Yadav from Telangana. The others, besides them, are LK Sudhish of Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam from Tamil Nadu; Asit Mal of the Trinamool Congress from West Bengal; Smajwadi Party's Priya Saroj from Uttar Pradesh; Lovely Anand of the Janata Dal (United) from Bihar; Sanjay Yadav of the Rashtriya Janata Dal also from Bihar, and Rajabhau Waje of the Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) from Maharashtra.
J&K Govt enhances retirement age of Judicial Officers from 60 to 62 years
Jammu, Oct 5:J&K Government has accorded sanction to the enhancement of the age of superannuation of Judicial Officers serving in the Union Territory from 60 years to 62 years, with effect from March 31, 2026. Sanction to enhancement of retirement age is, however, subject to certain stipulated conditions. Enhancement would take effect also in respect of those Judicial Officers, who retired on or after March 31, 2026, subject to their consent and fulfillment of the applicable conditions. As per conditions specified, the continuation in service beyond the age of 60 years will be subject to assessment by the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh of the fitness, eligibility, suitability, performance and continued utility of the Judicial Officer concerned, in accordance with the recommendation of the Full Court dated August 10, 2026. Besides, necessary amendments in the relevant rules will be undertaken in consultation with the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, Commissioner Secretary, J&K Department of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs, Achal Sethi specified in an order, issued on behalf of the Lieutenant Governor. The order issued today, October 5, 2026, following approval by the Lieutenant Governor, is in consonance with the Supreme Court directive. Earlier, J&K Council of Ministers, led by the Chief Minister Omar Abdullah had approved the proposal, in light of SC direction, in its meeting on September 22, 2026. The Supreme Court, while considering W P (C) No 1022/1989, titled All India Judges Association & Ors. and connected matters, vide orders dated July 22, 2026 and August 5, 2026, had directed the State governments and Union Territories to take a decision regarding enhancement of the age of superannuation of Judicial Officers from 60 to 61/62 years, in consultation with the respective High Courts. The Supreme Court, vide order dated July 22, 2026, had further directed that, wherever such enhancement was agreed to, the same would take effect from March 31, 2026, including in respect of Judicial Officers who retired on or after the said date (March 31, 2026), subject to their consent and fulfillment of the applicable conditions. Thereafter, vide order dated September 1, 2026, the Supreme Court directed seven consenting States, namely Chhattisgarh, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Sikkim, Tamil Nadu and West Bengal, to amend their judicial service rules to provide for superannuation at 62 years, subject to assessment of suitability at the age of 60 years by the jurisdictional High Court. The apex court separately directed the remaining States and Union Territories, including the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, to take an appropriate decision and submit a compliance report. In pursuance of those directions, the matter was considered in consultation with the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. The Registrar General, vide communications dated July 30, 2026 and August 12, 2026, conveyed that the Full Court, in its deliberations held on August 10, 2026, resolved to recommend enhancement of the retirement age of Judicial Officers in the Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh to 62 years, subject to such officers being found fit and eligible for their continued utility beyond the age of 60 years, Achal Sethi mentioned. Thereafter, the matter was taken up with the Finance Department, which vide U O No 7786054 FD-Code/916/2026-02-978 dated September 9, 2026, conveyed its concurrence to the proposal, subject to assessment of fitness, eligibility and continued utility beyond the age of 60 years, carrying out of necessary amendments to the relevant service rules, and approval of the Council of Ministers. The Council of Ministers, vide decision number 146/12/2026 dated September 22, 2026, accorded approval to the proposal. Now, therefore, in pursuance of the aforesaid directions of the Supreme Court, the competent authority has been pleased to accord sanction to the enhancement of the age of superannuation of Judicial Officers serving in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir from 60 years to 62 years, with effect from March 31, 2026, subject to stipulated conditions, the order read.
An Indian-born cheetah named KJP21 has given birth to five healthy cubs in Kuno National Park, Madhya Pradesh, it was announced on Monday. The new births took the total number of the big cats in the country to 60. |ANI
Datanomics: India's milk production increases faster than consumption
Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah laid the foundation stone of a dairy plant worth Rs 255 crore in Madhya Pradesh on October 3
Madhya Pradesh teen dies in Jaipur hosp; family alleges police torture
India-born cheetah gives birth to five cubs in Madhya Pradeshs Kuno National Park
The father is a cheetah brought from Botswana and the birth of these cubs marks the beginning of the Botswana lineage in India
MP govt preparing to stop farmers from entering Bhopal: Congress
Digital Desk | Bhopal, Oct 5 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh Congress president Jitu Patwari on Monday alleged that the state government was preparing to prevent farmers from entering Bhopal by deploying barricades and other security measures at 16 major entry and exit points instead of addressing their concerns. Patwari claimed that the government had studied arrangements used during the farmers agitation in Delhi and was preparing to deploy concrete blocks, containers, barbed wire, temporary barricades and containment zones at key points in the state capital. He said farmers were facing problems due to deficient rainfall, inadequate irrigation, power shortages and the lack of remunerative prices for their produce. Instead of putting up barricades at 16 entry points, the government should establish 16 divisional-level farmer solution centres, Patwari said. He added that when farmers come to the capital with their problems, the government should listen to them rather than prepare a strategy to stop them. The Congress leader said the state received 908.4 mm of rainfall between June 1 and September 30 against the normal 949.5 mm. Western Madhya Pradesh recorded around 11 per cent less rainfall than normal, while the Indore division received 639.70 mm against its normal average of 952.20 mm, a deficit of nearly 33 per cent. He said the rainfall deficit had affected crops and that the Agriculture Department was preparing a contingency plan. Patwari also raised concerns over irrigation infrastructure, claiming that the nearly 40-year-old unlined canals of the Sanjay Sarovar Project were damaged. He said the deadline for supplying water to the tail-end areas of the Pench Diversion Project was November 2027. Farmers need water today, but the government is giving them a date in 2027. This is the height of insensitivity towards farmers, he said. Patwari also demanded special crop-loss surveys in 30 districts and compensation for affected farmers. He sought effective implementation of the Minimum Support Price (MSP), a publicly announced schedule for releasing water for rabi crops, and replacement of damaged transformers within 48 hours. He further demanded 10 to 12 hours of three-phase electricity for agricultural feeders and withdrawal of the proposed barricading and containment plan. Patwari said the Congress would stand with farmers and raise their issues from the streets to the Assembly if the government tried to prevent their democratic protests.
Rahul Gandhi Urges Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister to Increase Teacher Recruitment
Rahul Gandhi calls on Madhya Pradeshs CM to boost teacher recruitment amid ongoing protests from job seekers. Rahul Gandhi Urges Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister to Increase Teacher Recruitment
Mumbai Police arrest software developer from Madhya Pradesh for cyber fraud
Police say the accused has developed around 2,805 malicious APK files, allegedly used by cybercriminals operating across India
Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav criticises Rahul Gandhi
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MP: CM Yadav takes indirect dig at Rahul Gandhi
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Monday took an indirect dig at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his recent visit to Balaghat, alleging that Congress leaders were now visiting the region for electoral gains after the BJP government had eliminated Naxal activities there. Without naming Rahul Gandhi, CM Yadav said that Congress leaders were visiting Balaghat now after the Naxal problem had been brought under control, and questioned where they were when the Congress was in power.
Ashutosh Sharma Switches From Railways To Gujarat For 2026/27 Domestic Season
Gujarat Cricket Association: Ashutosh Sharma has switched allegiance from Railways to Gujarat for the 2026/27 domestic season, Gujarat Cricket Association (GCA) Secretary Anil Patel told IANS on Monday. It is understood that Ashutosh has been training with the Gujarat team and even featured in some of their practice games. Known for his explosive power-hitting in the death overs in the shortest format, Ashutosh is among three guest players signed by the GCA alongside India leg-spinner Ravi Bishnoi, who is currently in the squad for the T20I series against the West Indies, starting in Lucknow on Tuesday, and fast bowler Ashok Sharma, who moved on from Rajasthan but is currently undergoing rehab at the BCCI Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru. Yes, Ashutosh Sharma will be playing domestic cricket for Gujarat from this year. Hes definitely a great addition to our batting order, especially in the white-ball formats. We are waiting for good results now. Theres a need for us to get a big title, as last to last year (2024/25 season), we missed out after coming into the Ranji Trophy semi-finals. With a new coach in Monty Desai, lets hope for the best, Patel told IANS on Monday. Ashutosh initially played domestic cricket for Madhya Pradesh before moving to Railways. His reputation as a high-impact finisher in the shortest format earned him Indian Premier League (IPL) stints with Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals. Earlier this year, Ashutosh had a stint with Hampshire in the One-Day Cup, where he picked 14 scalps in seven games, including a five-wicket haul, though he made only 56 runs with the bat. Gujarat will open their 2026/27 Ranji Trophy campaign against Odisha at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday. The first round of the Ranji Trophy will also see senior opener KL Rahul turn out for Karnataka against Andhra in Vijayawada, while left-arm spinner Manav Suthar will captain Rajasthan in their opening game against Tamil Nadu in Jaipur. Earlier this year, Ashutosh had a stint with Hampshire in the One-Day Cup, where he picked 14 scalps in seven games, including a five-wicket haul, though he made only 56 runs with the bat. Gujarat will open their 2026/27 Ranji Trophy campaign against Odisha at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
Special Train to Run Between Udaipur and Khajuraho From October 8
13 Trips in Both Directions to Provide Relief From Festival Season Waiting Lists Udaipur, October 5: In view of the heavy rush of passengers during the festive season, Railways will operate a Khajuraho-Udaipur City special train from October 8 to November 20. The service is expected to benefit rail passengers from Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and ... Read more Special Train to Run Between Udaipur and Khajuraho From October 8
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has accused Congress of not honoring pilot Smit Machchhar's heroism. He claimed that the party fears losing votes from the minority community, which affects their recognition of bravery. Yadav criticized Congress leaders for their past failures during their rule regarding Maoists and dacoits in the state. He emphasized that while the BJP has eliminated Naxalism, Congress leaders remain opportunistic for electoral gains.
MP govt sets target to expand irrigation area beyond 100 lakh hectares: CM Yadav
Digital Desk | Khandwa (Madhya Pradesh), Oct 5 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Monday said the state has set a target to expand its irrigated area to more than 100 lakh hectares in the next five years. He said the government was also speeding up the Karwani Lift Irrigation Project in Khandwas Harsud area and taking up power infrastructure works worth Rs 25 crore in tribal areas. Addressing a programme in Harsud to mark the 502nd birth anniversary of tribal queen Rani Durgavati, Yadav said irrigation expansion would be an important part of efforts to improve the condition of farmers. During the Krishak Kalyan Varsh, the Balram Krishi Mahotsav is being organised to provide farmers the benefits of various schemes. We have set a target of increasing the irrigated area to more than 100 lakh hectares in five years, Yadav said. He said the government had also started efforts to provide farmers with 10 hours of electricity during the day. Yadav laid the foundation stones for 18 development works estimated to cost Rs 142.90 crore and announced several new projects for Khandwa. Six Sandipani schools will be established in the Khalwa area, and a new 490-seat girls hostel will be constructed in Harsud, he said. Forty new tribal hostels will be built at a cost of Rs 161 crore, while Rs 143 crore will be provided to ashram schools. E-libraries costing Rs 18 crore and roti-making machines costing Rs 34 crore will also be installed in hostels. Heavy-duty water coolers will be provided as well. Sports complexes will be constructed in all Assembly constituencies of Khandwa, while a hi-tech nursery costing more than Rs 10 crore will be developed in the district, Yadav said. The Chief Minister said the Chief Minister Sugam Parivahan bus service, which has already been launched, would be extended to villages and tribal areas. The government is working with the resolve of development through heritage and is committed to bringing basic facilities and opportunities to people in tribal areas, Yadav said. CM Yadav performed traditional Gond nature worship and offered prayers to Bada Dev before the event. Descendants of royal families from 52 Garhs were honoured during the programme. Yadav said Rani Durgavatis life conveyed messages of national pride, self-respect, leadership in difficult circumstances, respect for women, water conservation and protection of nature. He also said 39 medical colleges and hospitals were currently operating in the state and 85,000 youths had been provided government jobs. The Chief Minister said welfare and development works worth Rs 1 lakh crore would be undertaken in Madhya Pradesh during the current year.
Madhya Pradesh Expands Air Services to Enhance Connectivity
Madhya Pradesh is set to enhance air connectivity with new airports and helipads, improving access to emergency services and tourism. Madhya Pradesh Expands Air Services to Enhance Connectivity
Kuno welcomes 5 new cheetah cubs, total count rises to 60
An Indian-born cheetah, KJP21, has given birth to five cubs in Kuno National Park, Madhya Pradesh, increasing India's total cheetah population to 60. These cubs, fathered by a Botswana cheetah, introduce a new genetic lineage, marking a significant milestone for Project Cheetah and conservation efforts.
Five Cheetah Cubs Born At Kuno, India
There is more good news from Kuno National Park. Five cheetah cubs have been born in Madhya Pradesh's Sheopur district, taking India's cheetah count to 60. Of these, 41 have now been born in the country. The cubs were born to
Indian-born cheetah gives birth to 5 cubs in MP's Kuno; marks beginning of Botswana lineage
Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh is experiencing a significant increase in its cheetah population. A female cheetah born in India has successfully given birth to five cubs. This marks the birth of the Botswana lineage in India, adding diversity to the cheetah genetics. Project Cheetah's team has been acknowledged for their continuous conservation efforts in this endeavor.
J&K aims to iron out glitches for Ranji defence
With Dogra & Co. facing Madhya Pradesh in their opener on October 11, the 41-year-old stressed that there is only a need to fine-tune
After ODI Debut Against WI, Auqib Nabi Named In J&K's Ranji Trophy Preparatory Camp
Kashmir Cricket Stadium: Fresh off making his ODI debut for India in their recent 2-1 win over the West Indies, fast bowler Auqib Nabi has been named in Jammu & Kashmir's 18-member squad for the senior men's Ranji Trophy preparatory camp, scheduled to begin at the Sher-i-Kashmir Cricket Stadium on Tuesday. Secretary Vivek Khajuria announced the list of players for the camp following approval from the selection committee. Nabi features alongside fellow express pacer Umran Malik, experienced batter and captain Paras Dogra, batters Abdul Samad, Shubham Khajuria, Qamran Iqbal, and left-arm spinner Abid Mushtaq, among others. The inclusion in the state camp comes right on the heels of Nabi's international debut in the second ODI between India and the West Indies at the ACA Stadium in Guwahati. Nabi was presented with his India cap by KL Rahul, and became the third player from Jammu & Kashmir to play for India after Malik and Parvez Rasool. But Nabi endured a stern test on a batting paradise, as he leaked 84 runs in 8.4 overs without taking a scalp. Nabis selection to Indias ODI team meant he didnt feature for J&K in their recent Irani Cup game, which they lost by 167 runs to Rest of India. Highly cited to get a Test cap following a record-breaking time in the 2025/26 Ranji Trophy, where he picked 60 wickets in Jammu & Kashmir, winning the title for the first time, Nabi was previously included in Indias Test squad for the series in Sri Lanka in August. The series was won by India 1-0, though Nabi did not feature in the playing eleven during that tour and later had a short County Championship stint with Surrey. Nabis performances will be closely watched by the selectors ahead of picking Indias squads for the three-game A team tour of New Zealand and the two-game Test series in the country, set to happen in October-November. J&K will commence their Ranji Trophy title defence against Madhya Pradesh in a clash starting in Srinagar on October 11 and will then host Vidarbha in the game starting on October 18. They also play an away match against Baroda and then host Puducherry at home before the Ranji Trophy season takes a break for white-ball tournaments. The series was won by India 1-0, though Nabi did not feature in the playing eleven during that tour and later had a short County Championship stint with Surrey. Nabis performances will be closely watched by the selectors ahead of picking Indias squads for the three-game A team tour of New Zealand and the two-game Test series in the country, set to happen in October-November. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
Five cheetah cubs born at Kuno National Park, India's cheetah count rises to 60
India's cheetah population has received a fresh boost with the birth of five cubs at Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh's Sheopur district. The development takes the country's total cheetah population to 60, including 41...
Five cubs born in Kuno National Park take India's cheetah population to 60
Digital Desk | Bhopal, Oct 5 (IANS) Five cubs were born at Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh on Monday, taking India's total cheetah population to 60, including 41 born in the country, Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav announced. The cubs were born to 'KJP21', a 32-month-old Indian-born female cheetah, in what is being seen as another significant milestone for Project Cheetah. KJP21 is the third female cheetah born in India to give birth, after 'Mukhi' and 'KGP12'. The development is also significant as the five cubs mark the beginning of the Botswanan lineage in India's cheetah population. The father of the cubs is a male cheetah brought from Botswana, adding a new genetic lineage to the country's growing cheetah population. Another historic and joyous milestone for Project Cheetah! Minister Yadav said in a post on X while announcing the birth of the cubs. The latest births have taken the number of Indian-born cheetahs to 41, while the overall population, including those brought from African countries, has reached 60. The minister described the birth as another step in the development of the next generation of India's cheetah population and congratulated the veterinarians, field staff, managers and others associated with the project. Another generation born on Indian soil, adding yet another beautiful chapter to the remarkable story of cheetah reintroduction in India, Yadav said. The development comes during Wildlife Week 2026 and marks another addition to the cheetah population at Kuno, which has remained at the centre of India's efforts to re-establish the species in the country. India launched Project Cheetah in September 2022 with the translocation of cheetahs from Namibia to Madhya Pradesh's Kuno National Park. Cheetahs were subsequently brought from South Africa and Botswana as part of the programme aimed at establishing a viable and genetically diverse population. The birth of cubs to Indian-born females is considered an important phase of the reintroduction programme, as it indicates reproduction by a new generation of cheetahs born in the country. The addition of the Botswanan lineage is expected to further contribute to the genetic diversity of India's growing cheetah population.
MP assembly speaker calls for use of 'Tarun Bharat' instead of Gen Z
Madhya Pradesh Assembly Speaker Narendra Singh Tomar urged people to use Tarun Bharat instead of Gen Z, saying Indias younger generation should be welcomed rather than viewed through a generational gap.
Madhya Pradesh Panchayat Bypoll Results LIVE: Counting of votes to begin at 8 am
The counting of votes for the Madhya Pradesh Panchayat bypolls for Zila Panchayat (District Panchayat) member seats will begin at 8 am on Monday (October 5). The results will be declared after the counting process is completed. A total of seven Zila Panchayat member vacancies were notified, but polling was held for five seats on September 29. The remaining two seats did not go to polling due to the pre-poll process, including uncontested or no-contest circumstances and court-related issues. Elaborate security arrangements have been put in place, with a significant police force deployed ahead of the counting.
Chief Minister Mohan Yadav reveals a substantial bonus for tendu leaf collectors in Madhya Pradesh, emphasizing community contributions and development projects. Madhya Pradesh Announces 139 Crore Bonus for Over 2.1 Million Tendu Leaf Collectors
Reward announced for absconding caretaker in retired IAS officers murder in Bhopal
Digital Desk | Bhopal, Oct 4 (IANS) Police have announced a reward of Rs 50,000 for information leading to the arrest of Varun Kumar, the absconding caretaker accused in the murder of retired IAS officer Rakesh Agarwal at his residence in Bhopal. The accused has been on the run since the incident, and a dozen police teams are currently searching for him across five states. According to police sources, a reward of Rs 50000 has been announced on him, as the search for Varun Kumar is underway in Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Delhi. Teams are conducting raids at his possible hideouts and locations linked to his relatives. Family members in Patiala and other places have already been questioned. Technical teams are actively analysing the accuseds mobile and digital footprints to track his movements. Police have also examined CCTV footage of the routes he took after the crime. Investigation so far indicates that after the incident, Varun reached Bhopal railway station and boarded a train heading towards Delhi. Preliminary police investigations have revealed that the accused, Varun, is originally from Gwalior. He obtained the documents using his elder sister's address, who lives in Patiala, Punjab. Police are now coordinating with Haryana and Uttar Pradesh Police to intensify efforts to arrest the accused. With the help of the cyber cell, the accused's mobile phone's IMEI number and tower location are being analysed to trace his movements. Separate teams have been deployed to gather information about his possible contacts and potential hideouts. Retired IAS officer Rakesh Agarwal was murdered on Wednesday morning at his residence in Surajnagar, Bhopal. His body was found lying on the floor of a room, with sharp-weapon injuries visible on the neck. Locks of the almirahs in the house were found broken. In the kitchen, the pipe of an LPG cylinder had been disconnected, filling the entire house with gas, suggesting an attempt to set the house on fire after the murder. Police said the investigation is progressing on multiple fronts, with teams continuing to comb through digital evidence and physical locations linked to the absconding caretaker. Further details are expected as the multi-state search intensifies, and technical analysis yields more leads.
BJYMs Seva Sankalp Yatra Enters Madhya Pradesh After 18 Days of Service
The BJYMs Seva Sankalp Yatra enters Madhya Pradesh, celebrating 25 years of PM Modis service through community initiatives. BJYMs Seva Sankalp Yatra Enters Madhya Pradesh After 18 Days of Service
MP: Woman arrested for killing grandfather, alleges prolonged sexual abuse
Digital Desk | Indore, Oct 4 (IANS) A 20-year-old college student has been arrested by the Aerodrome police station in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, for allegedly murdering her 75-year-old grandfather by repeatedly striking him on the head with a cricket bat late Saturday night. The accused has claimed that the elderly man had been sexually harassing and abusing her for a long time, driving her to the extreme act. According to police, the young woman, who lives with her parents in Mahalaxmi Nagar, arrived at her grandparents house on a Bullet motorcycle at night and stayed there. An argument broke out, after which she allegedly picked up a cricket bat and hit her grandfather multiple times on the head. When the victims wife saw him covered in blood, she raised an alarm. Family members rushed the injured man to a private hospital, where doctors declared him dead. The grandfather, a retired SAF (Special Armed Forces) personnel, lived separately with his wife. During interrogation, the student told police that her grandfather had been lewdly eyeing her and making repeated indecent advances. She said she had been suffering mental distress for a long time due to the alleged rape and sexual abuse, and that the harassment continued daily. Fearing public shame and family disrepute, she had not disclosed the matter to anyone earlier. When the situation became unbearable, she allegedly committed the murder. Police arrived at the scene, took the body into custody, and sent it for post-mortem. Investigators found the granddaughters role suspicious and arrested her after interrogation. Senior police officers said that the accused has levelled serious allegations of indecent behaviour against her grandfather. Police are examining the motive and circumstances of the murder, whether any prior complaints were made to the family or authorities, and the veracity of the sexual abuse claims. Other family members are also being questioned, and evidence is being collected from the scene. The student is also undergoing psychological questioning. Further action will depend on the post-mortem report and the findings of the ongoing investigation. Police said the complete facts will emerge only after the probe is concluded. The incident has created a sensation in the area.
Uttar Pradesh Assembly Speaker Satish Mahana on Sunday slammed the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, over his remarks regarding the condition of tribal communities in Madhya Pradesh. Rebutting Gandhi's claims, Mahana stated that continuous electoral mandates in the state reflect the ongoing support and welfare of its tribal population. Dismissing the opposition's allegations, Satish Mahana emphasised that repeat mandates are a direct indicator of public confidence, asserting that no government can remain in power for five terms without delivering genuine results to its core constituencies. Governments have been formed there continuously for 5 times with the support of the tribals. If any government does not talk about the interests of the people, it cannot come back to power, said Satish Mahana. Mahana further targeted the Leader of the Opposition for maintaining what he characterised as a persistently dismissive stance toward democratic outcomes and constituti...
BJYM's 'Seva Sankalp Yatra' enters Madhya Pradesh after 18 days of seva
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 4 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM)'s 'Seva Sankalp Yatra' entered Madhya Pradesh on Sunday, after traversing through various states and also marking completion of 18 days of 'seva' (public service). The Seva Sankalp Yatra, steered by the BJYM -- the youth wing of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) -- is being organised across the country through awareness drives and bike rallies, to celebrate Prime Minister Narendra Modi's twenty-five years of 'seva'. Inspired by PM Modi's 'seva' for more than two decades, the Yatra seeks to transform the idea of Seva into a people-led movement, taking the message of service, responsibility and nation-building to communities across the country. According to BJYM, the Yatra progressed across 20 routes in six states today -- one in Madhya Pradesh, seven in Rajasthan, one in Chhattisgarh, six in Uttar Pradesh, two in Jharkhand and three in Gujarat, hoping to build greater public participation. Speaking about the Yatra's mission, the BJYM National President Hemang Joshi said, The energy of our Seva Yatris is growing with every passing day. Eighteen days into this journey, their enthusiasm remains as strong as it was on Day One, because they are not merely travelling a route, they are carrying forward the vision of Seva that has defined PM Narendra Modi Ji's public life. The smiles, participation and affection we are receiving from people at every halt are giving our young Seva Yatris even greater inspiration to serve and contribute towards a Viksit Bharat. The Seva Sankalp Yatra reflects the journey of PM Modi from Vadnagar to national stage, with Vadnagar representing the values, struggles and early influences that shaped his life and Varanasi representing a major chapter of his public service. At every halt, Seva Yatris are turning their commitment into meaningful action through cleanliness drives, tree plantation, water conservation, Gau Seva, service to senior citizens, Jan Samwad and community-oriented activities, the BYJM said in a statement. As the Seva Sankalp Yatra moves forward, the growing enthusiasm of Seva Yatris and the increasing participation of people along the routes are giving renewed strength to its central message the journey of Seva continues, the Sankalp grows stronger, and the vision of a 'Viksit Bharat' moves forward with every step, it said.
NCB Mumbai seizes 500 kg Ganja concealed among steel pipes in Nagpur, arrests three
NCB Mumbai intercepted a commercial goods carrier truck in Nagpur, Maharashtra, on Sunday, which was concealing 500 kgs of Ganja. As per the official release, three persons, including the driver, receiver and a close drug associate, have been arrested. The truck originated from Sambalpur, Odisha and was destined for delivery of the Ganja consignment to a receiver based in Nagpur for further distribution in Jalna, Maharashtra and Indore, Madhya Pradesh. NCB Mumbai has been actively working on an interstate Ganja trafficking network wherein a Nagpur-based drug network has been regularly procuring Ganja from Odisha and transporting the drug into various districts of Maharashtra by concealing Ganja among non-suspicious goods. In an effort to dodge the drug law enforcement agencies, multiple random routes were taken rather than the conventional shortest route. Credible information was developed, which led to the identification of two West Bengal-based persons named RP Goldar and A Sarkar wh...
Instead Of 'Gen Z', Use 'Tarun Bharat': Madhya Pradesh Assembly Speaker
Certainly, Gen-Z is being talked about everywhere today, but I would urge that instead of using the term 'Gen-Z', if we use the term 'Tarun Bharat', it would be much better, said Narendra Tomar.
100 per cent housing by 2029, says Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu
Digital Desk | Amaravati, Oct 4 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Sunday said that his government is committed to providing housing to every poor family and announced that the hundred per cent housing programme will be achieved by 2029. He, along with Union Minister for Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan, laid the foundation for the construction of 3 lakh houses across the state under Pradhan Mantri Awas YojanaGramin (PMAY-G) 2.0 at Burripalem in Guntur district. Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Minister said the Centre had initially sanctioned only 75,000 houses to Andhra Pradesh under the regular quota. However, following a special request, the Union Government had sanctioned 3 lakh houses. He said Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan had agreed to sanction another 3 lakh houses as soon as the current batch was completed, and an additional 3 lakh houses next year, taking the total allocation to 9 lakh houses. Referring to Burripalem, the Chief Minister said the village was synonymous with legendary actor Superstar Krishna and that it had now also given rise to a political hero in the form of Union Minister Pemmasani Chandrasekhar. He said the coalition government, backed by the people's mandate, was committed to delivering good governance by ensuring that welfare and development reached every section of society. Under the Pattabhishekam initiative, long-pending land disputes had been resolved and house sites distributed to the poor. House sites worth Rs 52,000 crore had been provided in Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada, Mangalagiri and other parts of the State. The Chief Minister said the coalition government's agenda was to support every community and every region. Praising Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Chandrababu Naidu described him as a leader dedicated to the welfare of the poor. He recalled Chouhan's contribution to Madhya Pradesh through major river-linking projects. He said Chouhan's close association with the people had earned him the affectionate title of Mama among the people of Madhya Pradesh. Naidu criticised the previous government for mismanaging the housing programme between 2019 and 2024, alleging that 6 lakh houses meant for the poor had been cancelled and that corruption and irregularities had undermined the initiative. He said house sites had been allotted in unsuitable locations, including tanks and hillocks, rendering them unfit for habitation. As a result, nearly 4 lakh beneficiaries had returned their allotted house sites. The Chief Minister said the present government had renewed its commitment to constructing quality houses for the poor. As part of this initiative, 3D concrete printing technology would be introduced on a pilot basis at Burripalem. Houses built using this technology were expected to maintain indoor temperatures at least 8 degrees Celsius lower than the outside temperature, providing greater comfort to residents. He said that after successful completion of 3D technology houses, construction of 5,000 houses will be taken up with the same technology to make Andhra Pradesh a role model in 3D technology housing programme.
Madhya Pradesh Woman Once Sat Idle At Her Stall, Now Sells 1,000 Kachoris A Day
A woman from Madhya Pradesh's roadside kachori stall saw demand soar after a viral video, leading her to expand operations and hire help.
Mukesh shines with six-for as Rest of India beat J&K to lift Irani Cup title
Digital Desk | Srinagar, Oct 4 (IANS) Fast bowler Mukesh Kumar produced a lethal post-lunch spell of seam bowling to claim his 11th first-class five-wicket haul and dismantle Ranji Trophy champions Jammu and Kashmir to hand Rest of India a 167-run victory and lift their record 31st Irani Cup title here on Sunday. Chasing a target of 279 on day four at the Sher-i-Kashmir Stadium, the hosts disintegrated in a manic one-hour session after the lunch break, as they went from 89/3 to being skittled out for a paltry 111 in 28.4 overs. Mukesh was the undisputed architect of the collapse by picking 6-33 in a relentless display of late movement and sharp length. His devastating second-innings burst featured him taking three wickets in four deliveries and left the hosts' middle-order completely shell-shocked. Bengal teammate Akash Deep provided ideal support in his comeback game and hit good speeds to register fine figures of 3-25, while Mukesh Choudhary picked up the key scalp of danger man Abdul Samad. Shubham Khajuria (36), Qamran Iqbal (32) and Abdul Samad (20) were the only J&K batters to reach double figures, as the rest of the batting line-up fell like a pack of cards in the face of a relentless Rest of India fast bowling line-up. The emphatic victory served as the perfect birthday present for skipper Rishabh Pant, who was down with fever and was watching the game from the dugout, while Sarfaraz Khan became the stand-in captain in the fourth innings and engineered an emphatic victory for the Rest of India despite conceding a crucial first-innings lead. The morning had started with RoI resuming on 306/8 and added just 13 runs to their overnight score as J&K fast bowler Sunil Kumar wrapped up the tail, including dismissing Smaran Ravichandran for 135 off 153 balls, featuring 16 fours and five sixes. Smaran had top-scored with 68 in the first innings and was rightfully named Player of the Match. Though J&K initially began their 279-run chase with purpose, their innings unravelled rapidly once Akash Deep got rid of opener Shubham Khajuria off the very first ball after lunch break. What followed was a swift procession of batters unable to withstand high-quality seam execution under intense pressure. However, J&K undone their hard work with poor discipline, leaking over 20 no-balls across both innings and allowing ROI to sneak back into the contest, including for Smaran to hit a century and snatch the game from their grasp. The contest ending in three and a half days will give immense lessons for J&K, especially in batting capitulation, as they look to start their Ranji Trophy title defence on October 11 against Madhya Pradesh in Srinagar. Brief Scores: Rest of India 237 and 319 in 99.5 overs (Smaran Ravichandran 135, Sanat Sangwan 55; Sunil Kumar 3-56, Sahil Lotra 3-71) beat Jammu & Kashmir 278 and 111 in 28.4 overs (Shubham Khajuria 36, Qamran Iqbal 32; Mukesh Kumar 6-33, Akash Deep 3-25) by 167 runs
MP Police Constable 2026: Registration For 7,500 Posts Closes On October 6
The Madhya Pradesh Police Constable registration process is ongoing, the last date to submit the application form is October 11, 2026.
INDIA bloc victory matters more than individual party wins, says Akhilesh Yadav
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 4 (IANS) Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Sunday stressed that the primary objective of the INDIA bloc should be victory rather than the number of seats won by individual parties, saying that a united effort is necessary to defeat communalism and protect democracy, the Constitution and reservations. In a post on X, Yadav said that when the goal is clear and the focus remains fixed on the destination, the journey becomes easier. When the goal is clear, hand in hand we stand, When the gaze is fixed on the destination, the journey becomes easy! The big thing isn't how many seats the alliance gets or which seat goes to whom - the big thing is that we all must ensure that the victory belongs to the alliance. Let us repeat again: It's not about the seats, it's about the victory, he added. Yadav expressed confidence saying, This victory will be greater than the parties in our alliance - it will be the victory of all of us, of that united effort that persists in struggle so that communalism may never raise its head again, so that BJP's influence may not touch democracy, the Constitution, or reservations, and so that the country's harmony may bloom once more, and the nation's progress and prosperity may smile again. Yadav's remarks come at a time when the Samajwadi Party and the Congress are preparing to begin deliberations over seat-sharing for the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections. The formula for a pre-poll alliance between the two parties is yet to be finalised, with seat allocation emerging as a potential point of contention. Meanwhile, Samajwadi Party MP Shiv Pal Singh Patel on Saturday questioned the Congress' reported demand for 150 seats in the upcoming Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections. He said the Congress should seek seats in proportion to its electoral strength and organisational presence in the state. Speaking to IANS, Patel said, I think if they are given 50 seats, they should look at their actual position and status before seeking anything more than 50 seats. They should look at their past record. The six seats we got in Madhya Pradesh were because of the Samajwadi Party. Therefore, if they do this, there will be our candidates as well as theirs on several seats. This will only lead to a loss, so they should agree to 50 seats. Earlier on Wednesday, Yadav had hit out at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), saying that its iggest sorrow was that the INDIA bloc was united. He made the remarks after BJP leaders criticised him for skipping the INDIA bloc's meeting in New Delhi on Wednesday. However, the Samajwadi Party was represented by its other leaders at the meeting.
MP Hospital Newborn Death: Mother, Grandmother Suspected In Strangulation
A newborn girl was allegedly strangled to death inside a hospital's Special Newborn Care Unit in Ashoknagar, Madhya Pradesh. Police suspect the involvement of her mother or grandmother, possibly due to the baby being the third female child in the family. The incident highlights the issue of infanticide, with Madhya Pradesh reporting significant numbers of such cases.
Man Kills Four Family Members in Anuppur, Madhya Pradesh; Four Others Injured
A man in Anuppur, Madhya Pradesh, has been arrested for killing four relatives and injuring four others in a violent attack. Man Kills Four Family Members in Anuppur, Madhya Pradesh; Four Others Injured
Navpreet Singh needs to be taken to 4 states for probe: Delhi Police tells Rouse Avenue Court
The accused Navpreet Singh has to be taken to Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Punjab for investigation, Special Public Prosecutor (SPP) Akhand Pratap Singh for Delhi Police submitted before a Special NDPS Judge at Rouse Avenue Court. After hearing the submissions, the court granted 10-day custody of Navpreet Singh to Delhi Police. The Rouse Avenue court on Saturday remanded alleged Narco Network Kingpin Navpreet Singh to 10 days of police custody. He was deported from Turkey on Saturday. He was wanted in an NDPS case of 2022. Special Judge (NDPS) Anuradha Shukla granted 10 days of police custody to Navpreet Singh after hearing the submissions of Delhi police and counsel for Delhi Police. Delhi Police Special Cell produced Navpreet Singh before the court and sought 10 days' custody to investigate the case. The court asked why 10 days' police custody is required. The court asked what evidence is against the accused. SPP submitted that there are three charge-sheeted accused...
Tragic Incident in Chhindwara: Worker Dies After Falling Unconscious in Septic Tank
A worker died and another was hospitalized after falling unconscious in a septic tank in Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh. Tragic Incident in Chhindwara: Worker Dies After Falling Unconscious in Septic Tank
MP: Man kills four family members with stick in Anuppur, four injured
Digital Desk | Anuppur, Oct 3 (IANS) A 32-year-old man allegedly killed four members of his family and injured four others in a stick attack at a village in Madhya Pradesh's Anuppur district on Saturday, police said. The incident took place in Amoda village under the local police station limits, where the accused, identified as Prem Singh Gond, was staying with his mother at his maternal grandparents' house. According to police, Prem Singh had assaulted village temple priest Gangaram on Friday night, following which villagers restrained him by tying his hands and feet. His mother, Anupia Bai, untied him between 4 a.m. and 5 a.m. on Saturday, after which he allegedly picked up a stick lying nearby and attacked family members, police said. His maternal grandmother, Bhanni Bai Gond (70), maternal grandfather, Sampat Singh Gond (75), and mother, Anupia Bai (50), died in the attack. Prem Singh also attacked his maternal uncle, Chain Singh, and his two daughters, Chanchal (6) and Bharti (3). His maternal uncle's other daughter, Monica, was also seriously injured and later died during treatment, taking the death toll to four. Chain Singh, Chanchal and Bharti are undergoing treatment at Shahdol Hospital, while priest Gangaram is also receiving medical care for injuries sustained in the earlier assault, police said. A police team reached the village after being informed about the incident and secured the area. Prem Singh has been taken into custody, and a forensic team has collected evidence from the spot. Further investigation is underway, a police official said. The motive behind the attack is yet to be ascertained. The accused is being questioned, and investigators are examining the circumstances that led to the assault.
HM Shah sets 50-crore-litre milk production target for Madhya Pradesh in next 3 years
Digital Desk | Bhopal, Oct 3 (IANS) Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah on Saturday set a target of taking Madhya Pradesh's milk production to 50 crore litres over the next three years, calling for modern infrastructure and scientific improvement of cattle breeds to drive the state's dairy sector. Addressing a state-level Gopalak Sammelan at BHEL Dussehra Maidan in Bhopal, HM Shah said the expansion of dairy production would not only strengthen the rural economy but also help improve the incomes of cattle rearers and contribute to the fight against malnutrition. This conference of cattle rearers is an auspicious sign of a White Revolution in Madhya Pradesh. We aim to achieve a milk production level of 50 crore litres in Madhya Pradesh over the next three years, the Home Minister said. The conference was attended by around 35,000 cattle rearers and members of dairy cooperative societies from several districts of the state. HM Shah said the target would require significant investment in infrastructure and improvement in cattle breeds. He suggested that work be undertaken on a 50-acre tract of land for breed improvement and modern facilities for the livestock sector. The Home Minister said milk production had the potential to become an important source of additional income for rural families and announced that a scheme would soon be introduced in Madhya Pradesh under which farmers would be able to earn from cow dung. He said dairy cooperatives had a major role to play in expanding the organised dairy sector and improving the economic participation of livestock rearers, particularly women. Milk production will also play a significant role in the fight against malnutrition. In the near future, a scheme will be introduced in Madhya Pradesh through which farmers can earn income from cow dung, benefiting rural communities, HM Shah said. The Home Minister also assured the Madhya Pradesh government that the Centre has been promoting White Revolution 2.0 through dairy cooperatives, with the stated objective of increasing milk procurement, expanding cooperative coverage and strengthening the rural economy. The Bhopal programme also marked the launch of a series of dairy infrastructure projects in Madhya Pradesh. HM Shah virtually laid the foundation stone for a Rs 255-crore milk processing plant in Ujjain with a capacity of three lakh litres per day. In Bhopal, a 40,000-litre-per-day Product Dairy Plant, built at a cost of Rs 16.5 crore, was inaugurated along with a state-level central dairy laboratory costing Rs 12.42 crore. Strengthening work on a mini dairy plant in Shivpuri, costing Rs 6.5 crore, was also launched. Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat are leading in milk production. This is because BJP governments at the Centre and in the states are working sincerely for the welfare of farmers and the animal husbandry sector, HM Shah said. During the programme, Rs 101 crore was provided as financial assistance to gaushalas, while Rs 15.10 crore in dividends was distributed among members of dairy cooperative societies. Bonus payments were also made to members of the Bhopal and Indore milk unions. The Home Minister said strengthening the cooperative sector was essential for building the infrastructure required to expand dairy production and improve returns for milk producers.
Amit Shah Criticizes Congress for Negative Politics at Madhya Pradesh Event
Amit Shah accuses Congress of negative politics while promoting dairy initiatives in Madhya Pradesh during a recent event. Amit Shah Criticizes Congress for Negative Politics at Madhya Pradesh Event
Amit Shah says new criminal laws aim to deliver justice within 3 years
Union Minister Amit Shah said on Saturday that India's judicial system was once known for delays, but now, with the full implementation of the new criminal laws, justice will be delivered within three years from the filing of an FIR to the Supreme Court. He was addressing a conference of cattle rearers after inaugurating an exhibition on the new criminal laws at the Dussehra Ground in Bhopal's BHEL area. Shah, who heads the Home and Cooperation ministry, also said that after the full implementation of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), the country's criminal justice system will be among the most modern in the world. Referring to the ongoing campaign against narcotics across the country, Shah said the government was working on a detailed plan to ensure that drug abuse would be non-existent in Madhya Pradesh after December 31, 2029. India's judicial system was once known for its 'tareekh pe tareekh' taunts, but now, with the full implementation of the new criminal laws, justice will
Jitu Patwari Criticizes Lack of Coordination in Madhya Pradesh BJP Government
Congress leader Jitu Patwari highlights issues of corruption and coordination within Madhya Pradeshs BJP government during a press conference. Jitu Patwari Criticizes Lack of Coordination in Madhya Pradesh BJP Government
MP NEET UG 2026 Mop-Up Round Merit List - Download Online at dme.mponline.gov.in
DME Madhya Pradesh is scheduled to release the MP NEET UG 2026 mop-up round merit list and vacancy details on October 3, 2026 at dme.mponline.gov.in.
Inside Bandhavgarhs forests: The evolving nature of tiger tourism
We step into Madhya Pradeshs Bandhavgarh forests to see tigers. We come back with a grand sighting, lessons on ecology and responsible tiger tourism.
Two migrant workers killed as borewell rig overturns onto house in Keralam
The deceased were identified as Devender, a native of Madhya Pradesh, and Manasar, a native of Chhattisgarh
HM Shah to attend cattle farmers' conference during Bhopal visit today
Digital Desk | Bhopal, Oct 3 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah will visit Madhya Pradeshs capital Bhopal on Saturday, with the state-level 'Gopalak Sammelan (Cattle Rearers Conference)', dairy sector initiatives, and narcotics-related issues high on his agenda. More than 35,000 cattle rearers and members of dairy cooperative societies from across Madhya Pradesh are expected to attend the state-level 'Gopalak Sammelan'. During the programme, HM Shah will distribute bonuses to cattle rearers associated with the Bhopal and Indore Milk Unions and provide financial assistance for cow shelters. Gopalak Didis (women cattle rearers) will also be felicitated during the event. Sanction letters under the Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar Kamdhenu Yojana will be distributed to them. According to the proposed itinerary, HM Shah will virtually perform the digital Bhoomi Pujan of a modern dairy plant to be established in Ujjain at a cost of Rs 255 crore. He will also inaugurate or lay the foundation for various facilities, including milk plants, dairy processing units and quality testing laboratories. These projects include a dairy plant in Ujjain costing Rs 255 crore and a fermented milk product plant in Bhopal. The groundbreaking ceremony for the Bhopal Western Bypass will also take place during the event. HM Shah will also be briefed on activities undertaken under the Krishak Kalyan Varsh (Farmers Welfare Year)' and the innovative Balram Krishi Mahotsav. Presentations on the work of the Home Department, Animal Husbandry and Dairy Department, Cooperation Department, Public Works Department and Transport Department will also form part of the programme. At the BHEL Dussehra Ground, Shah will inaugurate a state-level exhibition on the new criminal laws. He will also chair a meeting to discuss issues pending between the Union Ministry of Home Affairs and the Madhya Pradesh government. Ahead of Shahs visit, the Opposition Congress raised several issues and sought answers from the Union Home Minister. State Congress president Jitu Patwari questioned the decline in the states dairy cooperative network. The visit is expected to bring together programmes covering dairy development, cooperation, animal husbandry, agriculture, infrastructure and the implementation of the new criminal laws, along with discussions on issues concerning the Centre and the Madhya Pradesh government.
MP Panchayat Bypolls Result 2026 LIVE: Counting begins at 8 am for 94 seats
Madhya Pradesh is set for the next key stage of its 2026 Panchayat bypolls, with counting for 94 seats scheduled to begin at 8 am on Saturday, October 3. Voting for the seats that went to the polls was held on September 29. The counting of votes for Sarpanch and Janpad Panchayat member seats will take place at the respective development-block headquarters, with results for both categories expected to be declared on the same day. The schedule has been issued by the Madhya Pradesh State Election Commission.
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Highlights Gandhis Ideals on Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti
On Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti, CM Mohan Yadav emphasizes the relevance of Gandhis ideals in Indias self-reliance initiatives. Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Highlights Gandhis Ideals on Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti
MP: Congress raises security concerns over Rahul Gandhi
MP: Congress raises security concerns over Rahul Gandhis Balaghat visit, writes to HM Amit Shah Bhopal: Madhya Pradesh Congress president Jitu Patwari on Friday wrote to Union Home Minister Amit Shah seeking an inquiry into alleged security and protocol lapses during the October 1 visit of Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in Lok Sabha Rahul [] The post MP: Congress raises security concerns over Rahul Gandhis Balaghat visit, writes to HM Amit Shah appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
MP Woman Stabbed To Death In Public
A woman was brutally stabbed to death by two men on a motorcycle in a residential area of Chhatarpur, Madhya Pradesh, in broad daylight. The incident, captured on video, left her two young children locked inside her house. Police are investigating the unclear motive, questioning eyewitnesses, and scanning CCTV footage to identify the accused.
The spirit of Seva took a visible and collective form across the Seva Sankalp Yatra routes on Friday as Seva Yatris across Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh and Uttar Pradesh began their day with a Mega Swachhata Abhiyan, turning cleanliness into a shared responsibility and taking the message of a Swachh Bharat directly to the ground. As per the official release, on a day associated with the national commitment to cleanliness, Seva Yatris across all 20 routes- 8 in Madhya Pradesh, 5 in Rajasthan, 2 in Chhattisgarh and 5 in Uttar Pradesh participated in cleanliness drives at different locations along their journeys. The initiative brought together youth, local communities and public representatives in collective shramdaan, reinforcing the message that cleanliness is not merely a government programme but a people
From Gram Swaraj to SVAMITVA: unlocking the mystery of capital in Madhya Pradesh
Good property records can be the infrastructure of Gram Swaraj in the 21st century, as Madhya Pradesh aims to create clearer spatial and documentary records of rural residential property, reduce disputes, and enable property rights to help the poor participate more effectively in the formal economy
Political Tensions Rise Ahead of Amit Shahs Visit to Bhopal
Opposition leader Umang Singh criticizes Amit Shahs upcoming visit, questioning its impact on corruption and local issues in Madhya Pradesh. Political Tensions Rise Ahead of Amit Shahs Visit to Bhopal
Mohammad Deepak Arrested For 'Assaulting' Trader Over FB Comment On Ujjain Mosque Demolition
Uttarakhand gym owner Deepak Kumar, also known as Mohammad Deepak, has been arrested after a local trader accused him of assaulting and threatening him over a Facebook comment.According to police, the dispute was linked to a social media post concerning the partial demolition of a mosque in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh. Police said Deepak allegedly went to trader Sanjeev Tonks shop following the online disagreement, where a heated argument reportedly took place.Police initially registered an FIR under provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita related to voluntarily causing hurt and criminal intimidation. Deepak was subsequently arrested under Section 170 of the BNSS as a preventive measure amid concerns over a possible law-and-order situation.Deepak had earlier made headlines after confronting members of the Bajrang Dal during an incident involving an elderly Muslim shopkeeper in Kotdwar.
Indore water tragedy: Cong raises questions over missing documents, administrative delay
Digital Desk | Indore, Oct 2 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh Congress on Friday questioned the disappearance or non-availability of crucial engineering records and prolonged administrative delays in Indore's Bhagirathpura drinking water crisis, saying the issues flagged in the judicial inquiry demanded clear accountability from the government. Leader of Opposition Umang Singhar said the judicial inquiry report raised questions not merely about water contamination but also about how the city's water and sewerage infrastructure was planned, maintained and monitored. Important engineering records were not made available before the commission. The government must explain why such records were unavailable and who will be held accountable for this lapse, Singhar said at a press conference in Indore. The one-member commission headed by former Madhya Pradesh High Court judge Sushil Kumar Gupta examined the causes of contamination, illnesses and deaths, besides administrative and technical shortcomings. The report was submitted to the High Court in August. According to the findings, cited by the Congress, sewage entered drinking water pipelines in Bhagirathpura, rendering the supplied water contaminated and unfit for human consumption. The report also examined delays in sewerage and wastewater pipeline-related works, including tendering, file movement and execution. Singhar said the absence of basic technical documentation was particularly serious because records such as layout plans, blueprints, design drawings and pipeline alignment maps are critical for understanding and maintaining an urban water network. The Congress also focused on the movement of a file connected with the sewerage infrastructure work. Singhar said the file remained pending for 66 days for the Mayor's signature and sought an explanation for the delay. How did deaths occur due to contaminated drinking water in the country's cleanest city? he asked, saying the episode raised serious questions about the safety of drinking water and the functioning of the civic administration. The commission, however, did not fix personal responsibility on the Mayor merely because the file had been pending for his signature, according to the findings cited in media reports. The question raised by the Congress relates to administrative responsibility for the delay. The inquiry examined 36 deaths and, according to the report details cited by Singhar, 22 were considered related to contaminated water. The figure has been presented with attribution amid differing public accounts of the number of deaths linked to the episode. Singhar also demanded implementation of the commission's recommendations for compensation and assistance to affected families and patients. The recommendations include Rs 10 lakh for the families of those who died and financial and medical assistance for affected patients. The people of Bhagirathpura deserve transparency, accountability and justice, Singhar said, demanding that the government disclose when the recommendations would be implemented and compensation released. The Bhagirathpura tragedy, caused by contaminated water supply, came to light in December 2025 after residents began falling ill after drinking contaminated water. The judicial commission found bacteria, including E. coli and total coliform, in water samples and said contaminated water caused water-borne illnesses, including gastroenteritis, vomiting, diarrhoea and dehydration. The commission examined deaths associated with the outbreak. According to the report details cited in recent reports, 22 deaths were considered possibly related to the contaminated-water incident, while local residents and the Opposition have cited a higher overall death toll. The inquiry also concluded that timely replacement of damaged pipelines could have prevented the tragedy, making the issue of administrative delays central to the findings.
Madhya Pradesh Congress Questions Decline in Dairy Cooperatives Ahead of Amit Shahs Visit
Ahead of Amit Shahs visit, the Madhya Pradesh Congress raises concerns over the decline in dairy cooperatives and seeks government accountability. Madhya Pradesh Congress Questions Decline in Dairy Cooperatives Ahead of Amit Shahs Visit
The Supreme Court has declined to interfere with a judgment of the Madhya Pradesh High Court directing the Railway authorities to consider the claim of a deceased employees grandson for appointment on compassionate grounds. A Bench comprising Justice Manoj Misra and Justice Vijay Bishnoi dismissed the challenge instituted by the Union of India and the [] The post Supreme Court declines to interfere with direction to consider grandson for Railway compassionate appointment appeared first on India Legal .
MP Congress questions dairy cooperative decline ahead of HM Shahs Bhopal visit
Digital Desk | Bhopal, Oct 2 (IANS)The Madhya Pradesh Congress on Friday questioned the decline in the states dairy cooperative network and sought details of the governments efforts to strengthen the Sanchi dairy system, a day before Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shahs visit to Bhopal. State Congress president Jitu Patwari, in a statement, claimed that the number of dairy cooperative societies had declined from 7,811 in 2019-20 to 5,502 in 2024-25, while their membership fell from 2.68 lakh to around 2.09 lakh. Who is responsible for this decline, and what is the present situation? Patwari asked in the statement issued to the media on Friday. He also questioned the target of increasing daily milk procurement from 10.50 lakh kg to 20 lakh kg, and sought details of the progress made after the state entered into an agreement with the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) in 2025. HM Shah, who also holds the Cooperation portfolio, is scheduled to arrive in Bhopal on Friday night for a nearly 23-hour visit. On Saturday, he will attend a state-level Gopalak Sammelan at the BHEL Dussehra Ground, where more than 35,000 cattle rearers and dairy cooperative members are expected to participate. HM Shah will distribute bonuses to dairy farmers associated with the Bhopal and Indore milk unions, provide assistance to gaushalas, honour Gopalak Didis and distribute sanction letters under the Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar Kamdhenu Yojana. He will also inaugurate a fermented dairy products plant at the Bhopal Cooperative Milk Union premises, according to the statement from the Madhya Pradesh government. His other programmes include the foundation stone-laying ceremony for the IISER Atri campus near Bhauri and the Bhopal Western Bypass, besides an exhibition related to the new criminal laws. Patwari said the government should focus on farmers income rather than only creating dairy infrastructure. He questioned regional differences in milk prices and sought transparency in the difference between the price paid by consumers and the amount received by farmers. The farmer needs a fair milk price, timely payment and a strong cooperative system. Building plants cannot be the measure of development unless the income of dairy farmers increases, Patwari said. He also flagged rising costs of fodder, cattle feed, medicines, veterinary care and labour and sought a concrete plan to increase the income of milk producers.
Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve Reopens Core Area to Tourists
Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve in Madhya Pradesh welcomes tourists back with a new season of jungle safaris and wildlife experiences. Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve Reopens Core Area to Tourists
Gujarat hooch case: Rajasthan man held for arranging materials used to pack toxic liquor
Digital Desk | Bhavnagar, Oct 1 (IANS) Gujarat Police's State Monitoring Cell (SMC) has arrested another accused in the methanol-laced liquor case in Bhavnagar district, bringing the total arrests in the case to 42, police said on Thursday. The latest accused has been identified as Ladulal alias Ganesh Kharol, 22, a resident of Mahendragarh village under Karoi police station in Rajasthan's Bhilwara district. He was arrested on September 30 at 6:45 p.m. with the assistance of the Rajasthan ATS. A court has granted his police custody remand until October 8. The case relates to the consumption of methanol-laced liquor in Bhavnagar district in August, which resulted in 13 deaths, according to reports at the time. The toxic liquor had affected more than 60 people. An FSL examination of a seized bottle found 38.59 per cent methanol and 0.94 per cent ethanol. The incident came to light after people fell ill following consumption of the liquor in the Vartej area. The initial deaths were registered as accidental deaths, but subsequent investigation established a link with poisonous liquor containing methanol. A case was then registered at Vartej police station against 21 people under Sections 105, 123, 61(2), 3(5), 274, 275, 345(3), 349 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita-2023 and Sections 65(A)(B)(D)(E)(F), 65A(2), 65A(3), 67(1)A, 81 and 83 of the Prohibition Act. The investigation was subsequently handed over to the State Monitoring Cell on the directions of DGP G.S. Malik. The agency has since expanded the probe beyond those initially named in the FIR to trace the wider supply chain involved in procuring chemicals, packaging material and other equipment used to manufacture and distribute the illicit liquor. According to the latest police investigation, Kharol was allegedly involved in arranging the cardboard boxes, empty glass bottles, bottle caps, stickers, and other materials used to package the liquor, and in getting these items transported from different places to Bhavnagar. Police said Kharol had been in contact with the alleged main accused, Gautam Solanki, for some time and that the two had decided to manufacture the liquor at Solanki's house. Kharol allegedly collected the material required to manufacture and package the illicit liquor. After the incident, Kharol allegedly learned that people were dying after consuming the liquor and fled Gujarat. Police further alleged that while fleeing, he contacted other accused persons and asked them to destroy mobile phones and other evidence. The State Monitoring Cell said Kharol knew the process of manufacturing the illicit liquor and allegedly participated in its manufacture for financial gain. With his arrest, the number of people arrested in the Bhavnagar case has now reached 42. Of these, 40 are currently in judicial custody, and one is in police custody, while the latest accused has been remanded to police custody until October 8, according to the State Monitoring Cell. Earlier reports had traced the toxic liquor to a network involving people from Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh. Investigators had found that the liquor was packaged in bottles bearing the labels of a popular Indian-made foreign liquor brand, 'Royal Stag'. The investigation also established the presence of highly toxic methanol in the seized liquor. The State Monitoring Cell is continuing its investigation into the roles of the accused and the procurement and distribution network behind the methanol-laced liquor.
MP Tourism, Royal Enfield begin two-year partnership for adventure tourism
A 10-day expedition will take 22 riders through Madhya Pradesh's wildlife and heritage destinations as the partners develop motorcycle routes and promote responsible tourism
MP CM Mohan Yadav meets PM Modi, invites him to Global Investors Summit 2027
Digital Desk | New Delhi/Bhopal, Oct 1 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Thursday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi and invited him to the Global Investors Summit 2027, while briefing him about the state's efforts to attract investment, promote industrial development and generate employment. The Chief Minister said in a statement that he had a cordial meeting with PM Modi and sought his guidance on various issues concerning Madhya Pradesh. On this occasion, I invited Prime Minister Modi to the Global Investors Summit 2027. I also apprised him of the efforts being made towards investment, industrial development, and employment generation in the state, CM Yadav said. The Chief Minister added that he also briefed PM Modi about the progress made under various schemes in Madhya Pradesh and several initiatives related to farmers and agriculture. I also briefed the respected Prime Minister (Modi) on the progress made under various schemes in Madhya Pradesh, decisions taken for the welfare of farmers during the 'Kisan Kalyan Varsh 2026' (Farmers' Welfare Year 2026), the Balram Krishi Mahotsav, the achievements of Sandipani Vidyalayas, and the Sugam Parivahan Yojana, he said. The Global Investors Summit 2027 is being planned as a major investment-focused event in the state, with the state government seeking to promote Madhya Pradesh as an industrial and investment destination. Earlier, Chief Minister Yadav also met the Union Jal Shakti Minister C.R. Paatil in New Delhi. He was accompanied by the Madhya Pradesh Public Health Engineering Minister Sampatiya Uikey. Chief Minister Yadav said that discussions with C.R. Paatil focused on the effective implementation of the Jal Jeevan Mission in Madhya Pradesh and expediting the execution of development projects. We discussed various issues related to the effective implementation of the Jal Jeevan Mission in Madhya Pradesh and accelerating the pace of project execution. I also requested an increase in the funds allocated to the state under Jal Jeevan Mission-2.0, he added. The Chief Minister has been holding meetings with Union Ministers during his Delhi visit to discuss issues concerning the state and seek Central assistance for ongoing programmes and projects.
ED attaches properties of former MP govt official in disproportionate assets case
Digital Desk | Bhopal, Oct 1 (IANS) The Directorate of Enforcement's (ED) Bhopal Zonal Office has provisionally attached immovable properties worth approximately Rs 1.64 crore belonging to Mahendra Pratap Singh, a former Assistant in the Madhya Pradesh government, and his wife Reeta Singh under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002, an agency press release said. The action follows an investigation initiated on the basis of an FIR registered by the Economic Offences Wing (EOW), Bhopal, under various sections of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 (as amended) against Mahendra Pratap Singh for possession of disproportionate assets. After investigation, the EOW, Bhopal, filed a final report/charge sheet under Section 120B of the Indian Penal Code and various sections of the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act, 2018 before the Special Court in Rewa, it said. The EDs probe revealed that during the check period from February 13, 1995 to September 9, 2020, Mahendra Pratap Singh acquired assets worth about Rs 1.64 crore, which constituted nearly 191.11 per cent of his known sources of income. The proceeds of crime generated through alleged illicit enrichment while holding a public office were used for the acquisition of movable and immovable properties. These included insurance policies, vehicles, land parcels and the construction of a school building, among other assets. As the accused failed to satisfactorily substantiate the sources of income for these acquisitions, the ED, accordingly, provisionally attached assets valued at approximately Rs 1.64 crore under Section 5(1) of the PMLA, 2002. The attached properties include a land parcel and a school building located at Rewa, which have been identified as proceeds of crime. Officials said that the attachment has been effected to prevent the dissipation of the alleged proceeds of crime. The investigation under the PMLA is continuing to examine the full trail of funds and any other related aspects. Further legal proceedings will follow as per the provisions of the law.
BJP Calls on Rahul Gandhi to Account for Congresss Past Failures in Madhya Pradesh
BJPs Hemant Khandelwal challenges Rahul Gandhi to explain Congresss long-term governance failures in tribal areas during his visit to Balaghat. BJP Calls on Rahul Gandhi to Account for Congresss Past Failures in Madhya Pradesh
100% Govt Failure: Rahul Gandhi BASHES BJP Over Deaths Of 30+ Tribal Children In Balaghat
Congress leader and Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi visited Jagla village in Madhya Pradeshs Balaghat district to meet families of tribal children who have died in recent months amid reports of suspected infectious diseases and malnutrition. More than 30 children, primarily from the Baiga tribal community, have reportedly died in the Birsa block. Gandhi alleged that the government has failed to provide adequate healthcare, education, employment and support on issues including land rights, MGNREGA and the Forest Rights Act. He called the situation a complete government failure and said he would raise the issue in the Lok Sabha, including concerns affecting tribal communities across the country.
Rahul Gandhi meets tribals in MP after 32 die of diseases
Balaghat: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday, October 1, met the families of tribal children who have died of suspected infectious diseases in Madhya Pradeshs Balaghat district in the last few months and said he was pained at the loss of precious lives and accused the BJP government of not discharging its duty. He alleged 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 .
Creamy layer status cannot be decided by income alone: MP HC
Digital Desk | Gwalior, Oct 1 (IANS) The Madhya Pradesh High Court, Gwalior Bench, has set aside orders denying an Other Backward Classes (OBC) certificate to a woman applicant and directed the competent authority to reconsider her case afresh. Justice Milind Ramesh Phadke pronounced the order on Wednesday, September 29, 2026, in a writ petition filed in 2023 by Ragini Rathore. The petitioner had challenged the order dated October 23, 2020, passed by the Sub-Divisional Officer (Revenue), Isagarh, which rejected her application for an OBC certificate. The rejection was based solely on the ground that her fathers gross salary income for the preceding three years stood at Rs 16,99,282, exceeding the prescribed monetary ceiling for the creamy layer. The Additional Collector, Ashoknagar district, dismissed her appeal on November 29, 2022, affirming the same view. The petitioner contended that the authorities had mechanically applied the income criterion without examining the nature of her fathers employment or the applicable service-category rules. She submitted that her father was initially appointed as Civil Judge Class-II and was promoted to Civil Judge Class-I only on June 16, 2008, after attaining the age of 40 years. She further stated that her father had no income other than salary and that she herself was unemployed and fully dependent on her parents. Relying on the Supreme Court judgment in Union of India & Others v. Rohith Nathan & Others (order dated March 11, 2026) and a recent decision of the Madhya Pradesh High Court in Smt. Sunita Yadav v. State of Madhya Pradesh, the petitioner argued that creamy layer status cannot be determined merely by applying an income ceiling. She contended that the status and category of the post held by the parent, as well as the distinction between status-based exclusion and the Income/Wealth Test, must be considered. Salary income alone, she argued, cannot be treated as the sole criterion. The High Court observed that the controversy could not be resolved solely on the quantum of salary. It noted that the authorities had failed to examine the relevant government circulars, the service status of the petitioners father, the date of his promotion, and the principles laid down by the Supreme Court. Consequently, the court set aside both the SDO's order and the Additional Collector's appellate order. The matter has been remanded to the competent authority for fresh consideration. The authority has been directed to consider the applicable circulars, the service particulars of the petitioners father, the nature of his income, and binding judicial precedents. The court directed that a reasoned and speaking order be passed, preferably within six weeks, after giving the petitioner an opportunity of being heard. The court clarified that it had expressed no final opinion on the petitioners entitlement to the OBC certificate.
Rahul Gandhi visits Balaghat, meets families after 32 tribal child deaths
The Congress leader met Baiga families and said he would raise the deaths in the Lok Sabha, while Madhya Pradesh Deputy CM Rajendra Shukla called his visit a political stunt
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MP govt must plug gaps in land rights, tribal welfare: LoP Rahul Gandhi during Balaghat visit
Digital Desk | Bhopal, Oct 1 (IANS) Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Thursday put the spotlight on gaps in healthcare, education, welfare delivery and land rights in Madhya Pradesh's tribal belt during his visit to Balaghat, where he met families who lost their children amid reports of illness and malnutrition and urged the government to plug the leaks. LoP Rahul Gandhi's visit to Jagla village in Birsa block came against the backdrop of a dispute over the number of deaths among tribal children. While the Madhya Pradesh administration has acknowledged 32 deaths, the Congress has claimed that the real figure is 43. After meeting the Baiga families, LoP Gandhi said the issue was not limited to the deaths of the children but reflected wider problems concerning access to basic services and implementation of government schemes in Madhya Pradesh. There are issues regarding land, rural employment scheme and land rights. Many children have died, yet their families have not even received proper compensation. Half of the people have not received compensation, LoP Gandhi told reporters. He demanded that the Chief Minister Mohan Yadav government ensure that tribal families receive benefits guaranteed to them under existing laws and schemes, particularly land rights under the Forest Rights Act. At the very least, they should be granted their rights under the Forest Rights Act and receive their land titles. Provide education and hospitals here, LoP Gandhi said. LoP Gandhi also questioned the condition of healthcare and educational infrastructure in the area, saying the claims of development needed to be matched by delivery of basic services to people living in remote tribal villages. The Congress leader also raised the issue of welfare benefits, alleging that tribal beneficiaries receiving assistance under one government scheme were being denied benefits under the Ladli Behna Yojana. He said such benefits were the entitlement of eligible beneficiaries and urged the government to ensure that welfare schemes were implemented without depriving people of their rights. LoP Gandhi also criticised the renaming of MGNREGA, saying the government should focus on making the employment guarantee scheme functional rather than merely changing its name. It appears as though they have been abandoned in the heart of India, with neither the Central government nor the Madhya Pradesh government seemingly present, he said. The Congress leader said he was shocked by the condition of the tribal families and claimed that the government had failed to provide them adequate support. LoP Gandhi also reiterated the Congress' use of the term 'Adivasi' for tribal communities, saying it referred to the original inhabitants of India, while alleging that the BJP and RSS use the term 'Vanvasis'. LoP Gandhi reached Balaghat by road from Maharashtra's Birsi Airport and stopped at a Government Primary School on the way to Jagla. He spent around 15 minutes interacting with students and enquired about the Mid-Day Meal served to the schoolchildren. Around 1,500 people from nearby villages gathered at Jagla to meet him, according to Congress leaders.
Ujjain: A portion of a mosque suffered significant damage during the partial demolition of a minaret at Shahi Masjid in Madhya Pradeshs Ujjain district on Thursday, October 1. The development comes days after the local Muslim community revolted against the demolition order, staging a protest outside the mosque. Rising tension even resulted in police officials Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
MP Cong alleges security lapse ahead of Rahul Gandhis visit; police letter shows prior alert to MLA
Digital Desk | Balaghat, Oct 1 (IANS) Hours before Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhis scheduled visit to Madhya Pradeshs Balaghat district on Thursday, the state Congress alleged that the police and administration had been negligent in making security arrangements for his visit. However, a letter issued by the Balaghat district police two days earlier, on September 29, shows that the authorities had already flagged security concerns to local Congress MLA Sanjay Uke and sought his cooperation in making arrangements for Gandhis proposed visit. The Congress party shared the letter with the media while alleging that the government machinery was claiming ignorance about a pre-scheduled programme despite having prior information. Madhya Pradesh Congress president Jitu Patwari said the alleged negligence by the Balaghat police and administration regarding Gandhis security was highly objectionable. Despite the programme being pre-scheduled and prior information having been given, the government machinery is claiming ignorance about his visit. This itself exposes the lapses and shortcomings in the system, Patwari said in a statement on Thursday. The letter, addressed to Baihar MLA Sanjay Uke, stated that the police had received information through various sources about Gandhis proposed October 1 tour and public programme in Balaghat, but claimed that the organisers had not submitted written information or details regarding his arrival and programme in advance. The police specifically pointed out that Balaghat was a highly sensitive and former Naxal-affected area from the security point of view and said VIP/VVIP movement in such areas required Advanced Security Liaisoning, route clearance, bomb-disposal checks, anti-Naxal combing operations and a multi-layered security cordon. It also said that arranging adequate security forces, traffic diversions and emergency measures in such a sensitive area at short notice was extremely complex and difficult from the administrative and security point of view. The police asked Uke to immediately coordinate with the administration, along with Congress organisers and volunteers and provide details of the programme, including its schedule, expected number of attendees, volunteer lists and mobile numbers, parking and traffic arrangements and details of people likely to meet Gandhi. The letter further stated that Gandhi had been provided Z-plus security and sought names, mobile numbers and Aadhaar details of people who were expected to meet him, saying the information had not been provided to the police till then. It also cited the Justice Verma Commission and VVIP Security Code while stressing that organisers were responsible for providing complete information, schedule and route map of any VIP/VVIP programme to the local police and administration sufficiently in advance. Uke has represented the Baihar Assembly constituency continuously since 2013 and was re-elected in the 2023 Madhya Pradesh Assembly elections. Gandhis Balaghat visit assumes significance as he is scheduled to meet families affected by the death of tribal children in the district amid concerns over infectious diseases, malnutrition and healthcare facilities.
Congress questions child deaths, health spending in MP ahead of LoP Rahul Gandhi's Balaghat visit
Digital Desk | Balaghat, Oct 1 (IANS) Ahead of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's visit to Balaghat to meet families of tribal children who died in the district, Madhya Pradesh Congress President Jitu Patwari on Thursday demanded a public report on the deaths and questioned the Chief Minister Mohan Yadav-led state government's spending on healthcare in tribal areas. Addressing a press conference in Balaghat, state Congress chief Patwari alleged that despite crores of rupees being allocated for healthcare, the Madhya Pradesh government had failed to make public the reasons for the children's deaths, vaccination records and findings of health surveys conducted in the affected areas. The government allocated crores of rupees and made all the arrangements. The truth is, did children die or not? Whether there were multiple factors, what does it matter? Have you made the report public till today? Has the government made public the reasons why the children died? Did you conduct a survey? Did you carry out vaccination? Did you make the vaccination report public? he said at a press conference in Balaghat. LoP Gandhi is scheduled to visit Balaghat and meet families of children who died in tribal-dominated areas. He is scheduled to arrive around 2:30 p.m. on Thursday in the state. During the press conference, Patwari also questioned the utilisation of funds earmarked for healthcare in tribal areas, alleging that Rs 4,630 crore was supposed to be spent under the Health Mission. Where did that money go? I just told you that Rs 4,630 crore was supposed to be spent on the Health Mission in tribal areas. Where did that money go? he asked. Patwari demanded a comprehensive review of the state's health, education and economic sectors and sought a White Paper on the condition of Madhya Pradesh. Now, review the entire state from A to Z. Discuss different sectors and make fresh preparations with a long-term vision to try to resolve these problems. Bring out a White Paper. Why is there poverty? Why is Madhya Pradesh weak in healthcare? Why is the condition of education in Madhya Pradesh so poor? How has the economy been damaged? How can we save the state from corruption? Patwari said. He also targeted the BJP government over its claims of having eliminated Naxalism, questioning whether adequate public services had reached the remote areas once affected by Left-Wing Extremism. Advertisements were put up across the country, summits were held, and praise was garnered that Naxalism has been eradicated. In those Naxal-affected areas where you talk about liberation, why haven't you arranged for doctors, hospitals, schools? Why haven't you provided employment resources? he said. Earlier on Wednesday, Deputy Chief Minister Rajendra Shukla had said that more than 3,100 doctors had been posted at Primary Health Centres in remote areas of the state, with over 2,600 having already joined duty. Shukla, who looks after the state's health department, had said the situation in 50 villages across two blocks (in Balaghat) was under control following effective action against Naxalism.
Madhya Pradesh: HC Relief For Mahakumbh Fame Woman in Birth Date Dispute
The court directed the CMO of Maheshwar to decide the application filed by the father after giving the woman a proper opportunity to be heard in accordance with the law
Supreme Court: Judges should not impose personal moral views while deciding bail pleas
The Supreme Court has held that judges should refrain from imposing their personal views or value judgments on morality while deciding bail applications or conducting criminal trials. A Bench of Justice Ujjal Bhuyan and Justice Atul S Chandurkar made the observation while setting aside a Madhya Pradesh High Court order that had denied bail to [] The post Supreme Court: Judges should not impose personal moral views while deciding bail pleas appeared first on India Legal .
MP: HC relief for Mahakumbh fame woman in date of birth dispute
Indore: The Madhya Pradesh High Court has granted relief to a young woman who made headlines during the 2025 Mahakumbh in Prayagraj by quashing the order of a municipal officer that altered her date of birth. The HCs Indore bench directed the Chief Municipal Officer (CMO) of Maheshwar town in Khargone district to decide afresh 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 .
Dry weather to persist in Delhi with cooler nights ahead; AQI remains moderate
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 1 (IANS) The weather in the national capital has turned quite dry, with bright sunshine keeping daytime temperatures warm. However, a slight drop in night temperatures is likely. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted clear skies throughout the coming week, with no possibility of rain in Delhi. Bright sunshine was observed across most parts of Delhi from Wednesday morning. However, with northwesterly winds prevailing over the region, the weather has become increasingly dry. The maximum temperature at Delhi's standard observatory at Safdarjung was recorded at 34.2 degrees Celsius, which was 0.5 degrees below normal. The minimum temperature was recorded at 22.4 degrees Celsius. The IMD has said that the southwest monsoon season had ended with a 13 per cent rainfall deficit. However, monsoon rains continue to withdraw from different parts of the country. As the monsoon retreats, parts of southern and northeastern India are expected to receive rainfall on Thursday, according to the IMD. Heavy rainfall is very likely at isolated places over Kerala, South Interior Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal. In IMD's terminology, 'isolated' refers to rainfall occurring over a small proportion of locations, generally up to 25 per cent of weather stations in a region. Meanwhile, Kerala, coastal Karnataka and the southern parts of Karnataka are expected to receive rainfall at several places on Thursday. Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Lakshadweep are likely to receive rain at a few places. Karnataka has already experienced a wet spell during the 24 hours ending at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday. Kibbanahalli in Tumakuru district recorded 10 cm of rainfall, the highest recorded by the IMD during the period. Thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds of 40-50 kmph are very likely at isolated places over Kerala and Mahe, Rayalaseema, and Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal. Winds of 30-40 kmph are expected over Andhra Pradesh, Interior Karnataka and Odisha, while strong surface winds may also prevail over parts of Andhra Pradesh. In the Northeast, thunderstorms and lightning are likely over Assam and Meghalaya, as well as Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura. Similar conditions are also expected over East Madhya Pradesh. Scattered rainfall is likely over Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura. The southwest monsoon normally begins withdrawing from northwest India in mid-September and completely retreats from the country by mid-October. This year, the withdrawal line currently passes through Gurdaspur (Punjab), Chandigarh, Muzaffarnagar (Uttar Pradesh), Aligarh (UP), Dholpur, Udaipur and Deesa (Rajasthan) before extending to Naliya in Gujarat. The IMD said conditions are likely to become favourable over the next two to three days for the withdrawal of the monsoon from the remaining parts of Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh. Similar conditions are expected to develop over most parts of Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh, as well as the entirety of Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand. Some parts of Bihar, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh and Maharashtra may also witness further withdrawal. Meanwhile, Delhi's air quality remained in the moderate category, with several monitoring stations recording elevated pollution levels. The AQI readings included Mandir Marg (150), Aya Nagar (135), CRRI Mathura Road (198), Pusa (22), Sirifort (171), IGI Airport T3 (155), Commonwealth Sports Complex (179), IIT Delhi (249), Anand Vihar (98), Najafgarh (144), Jahangirpuri (207), Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium (173), Sonia Vihar (151), Cantonment Area (106) and Narela (189).
Delhi AQI Slips To 'Moderate' As Stubble Burning Reported In 6 States
A total of 114 residue-burning events were detected across the six states between September 15 and 30, including 59 in Punjab, 32 in Uttar Pradesh, 17 in Madhya Pradesh, three in Haryana, two in Rajasthan and one in Delhi, the data showed.
HC Sets Aside Birth Date Change For Woman In Interfaith Marriage Row
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has quashed an order by the Chief Municipal Officer of Maheshwar that altered a woman's date of birth, citing a violation of natural justice as she was not given an opportunity to be heard. The case involves an interfaith marriage and allegations of 'love jihad', with the woman's family attempting to prove she was a minor by changing her birth records. The court has directed a fresh decision after hearing the woman.
Seva Sankalp Yatra Begins From Tirupati
The eight-day yatra will pass through Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh: Reports
