Entire nation in shame: SC on MP Minister
NEW DELHI, May 19: The Supreme Court on Monday pulled up Madhya Pradesh Minister Vijay Shah for his remarks on Colonel Sofiya Qureshi and constituted a three-member special investigation team to probe the FIR lodged against him. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp A bench of Justices Surya Kant and N Kotiswar Singh told the Minister that it had seen his videos where he made the remarks and his apology and wondered if they were crocodile tears or an [] The post Entire nation in shame: SC on MP Minister appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Special Team Formed To Probe Minister's Remark Against Sofia Qureshi
Madhya Pradesh Police constituted a three-member SIT late on Monday night to probe state minister Vijay Shah's remarks against Col Sofiya Qureshi in compliance with a Supreme Court order, an official said.
Madhya Pradesh high court frees jailed man, says prosecution framed him
Would've Expelled: Chirag Paswan Slams Minister's Colonel Qureshi Remark
Union minister Chirag Paswan ripped into Madhya Pradesh minister Vijay Shah today over his comments on Colonel Sofiya Qureshi saying had anyone from his party made such a comment, he would have been expelled for life.
BHOPAL: As Madhya Pradesh is set to hold a special state cabinet meeting at the historic Rajwada Palace of Indore to mark the 300th birth anniversary celebrations of legendary Holkar dynasty queen Devi Ahilyabai Holkar it remains to be seen whether cabinet minister Vijay Shah attends or stays away from Tuesdays meeting. Senior state Congress leader Bhupendra Gupta has demanded from the CM that Shah be kept away from the special state cabinet meeting dedicated to Devi Ahilyabai Holkar. Just a few hours after the Supreme Court ordered a three IPS officers-strong SIT to probe the matter related to the matter related to Shahs sister of terrorists remarks for Operation Sindoors female face Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, the 62-year-old cabinet minister stood away from the special play staged by artists from Nagpur on the life of the 18th century queen at the Lata Mangeshkar Auditorium in Indore on Monday evening. It, however, remains to be seen whether he would join his cabinet colleagues during their visit to the Sarafa Chaupati night food lane in Indores heart on Monday night or not. The Supreme Court has ordered stay on his arrest in the FIR lodged against him on MP High Courts order on May 14 at Manpur police station in Indore district. As per informed sources, he is likely to stay away from all the programs following Tuesdays special state cabinet meeting in Indore. Amid the speculations about whether Shah will attend the special state cabinet meeting in Indore on Tuesday or not, the state Congress spokesperson Bhupendra Gupta took to X (formerly twitter), requesting the CM Dr Mohan Yadav, to keep Shah away from the meeting. Mr CM, the legendary ruler Devi Ahilyabai Holkar worked endlessly for women. Kindly keep that minister who disrespected a woman officer of the Indian Army, away from Tuesday's special cabinet meeting, marking the 3ooth birth anniversary celebrations. Devi Ahilyabai Holkar was not only a great pioneer and builder of Hindu temples and is renowned for her exceptional administrative skills, benevolent rule and contribution to social welfare. She is also known to have famously advocated for the rights of widows by supporting their remarriage. So, we hope the CM keeps the minister who has least respect for women (be it the wife of former CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan or the female face of Armed Forces Operation Sindoor, Colonel Sofia Qureshi) away from the special cabinet meeting and related events, Gupta said while talking to TNIE .
BHOPAL: Three villagers were reportedly trampled to death by two wild elephants in Shahdol district of Madhya Pradesh on Monday. The deaths happened in Sanausi and Dhondha jungles of Godawal Forest area in Shahdol district, which serves as a corridor for elephants to travel from the Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve (BTR) towards the Sanjay-Dubri Tiger Reserve. While directing a probe by the forest department into the entire incident, Madhya Pradesh CM Dr Mohan Yadav announced compensation of Rs 25 lakh each for families of the deceased. The two wild elephants, which are part of a larger herd from BTR frequently moving in the area since 2020, trampled the three villagers to death in two adjoining jungles while the villagers were plucking Tendu leaves (a minor forest produce which are wrapped around tobacco to create bidis). The first incident happened in the Sanausi jungle when 40-year-old Umesh Kol along with wife was plucking Tendu leaves. While the wild elephants trampled Umesh to death, his wife managed to save her life by climbing on a tree. Umesh who earns living by working as a labourer in Punjab had returned home just a few days back only. He was listening to music on his mobile phone and plucking Tendu leaves with wife. While his wife alerted him about the elephants coming from behind the jungles, he couldnt hear her due to the song being played on phone. He was ultimately trampled to death by the jumbo duo, a senior forest department official said. The jumbos subsequently went to the adjoining Dhondha jungles and trampled two other villagers to death. The deceased villagers have been identified as 65-year-old Devaniya Baiga and 80-year-old Mohan Lal Patel, who also were plucking Tendu leaves. Patel, importantly, was the uncle of a deputy ranger of the forest department, who had told him not to go out to pluck leaves in his absence. While 65-year-old Devaniya was trampled to death by the jumbos, her little granddaughter managed to escape timely. The elephant duo subsequently travelled to the Sanjay Dubri Tiger Reserve. Chowkidar and Guard saved dozens of lives According to chief conservator of forests (CCF-Shahdol Circle) Ajay Pandey, with the Tendu Leaves plucking season at its peak currently, hundreds of villagers were busy plucking tendu leaves early morning in the jungles. Our elephant trekking team was on alert and warning about the arrival of elephants from behind. Had the trekking team, particularly chowkidar Ram Sajeevan Pal and forest guard Jagmohan Singh, not timely alerted the villagers plucking tendu leaves about the movement of the two wild elephants, the casualties might well have been dozens. The two forest department personnel have saved many lives by timely alerts, Pandey said. According to a senior forest department official posted in Shahdol district, the herd of wild elephants have been travelling from BTR towards Sanjay-Dubri Tiger Reserve frequently since 2020. But while traveling towards Sanjay-Dubri Tiger Reserve, theyve been staying largely confined to Beohari circle only (in areas close to the Beohari town). This time, however, the herd of elephants from BTR has travelled 15-20 km more into Godawal forest area. The jumbos generally eat the crops during nocturnal hours and stay in the forests during daytime. But they suddenly emerged out of the jungles early on Monday and attacked the villagers, resulting in the three human casualties, a forest department official in Shahdol said. While the elephants trampled three villagers to death in Shahdol district, a herd of three male elephants who damaged over 100 houses in nearly two months in adjoining Anuppur district, has returned to Chhattisgarh, giving a sigh of relief to the villagers there. The Monday morning incident happened six days after the MP state cabinet approved a Rs 47.11 crore detailed plan for management of wild elephants and reducing human-elephant conflicts. The in-principle approval to the plan by the state cabinet happened on Tuesday, seven months after the death of 10 wild elephants (nine of them being pregnant) reportedly due to kodo (millet) crop mycotoxin poisoning in Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve (BTR) in October 2024 end. According to state forest department sources, around 100 wild elephants (entering various parts of eastern MP from Chhattisgarh) are active in the central Indian state. Out of them maximum 60-plus jumbos have made Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve (BTR) in Umaria and Shahdol districts their home starting from 2016. Movement of elephant herds have also been reported in eastern MPs Sanjay Tiger Reserve spread in Sidhi and Shahdol district. A herd of 16-plus elephants has also made a dense forest area of Shahdol district their habitat since last year.
3 killed by two wild elephants in Boehari forest in MPs Shahdol
Shahdol: Two wild elephants killed three persons in separate incidents in Beohari forest range of Madhya Pradeshs Shahdol district on Monday, an official said. The jumbos trampled to death Umesh Kol (40) at Sanousi village, about 25 kilometres from Behari tehsil headquarters, while his wife managed to climb a tree and escape their fury, Sub 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 .
Would have expelled Vijay Shah for life had he been in my party: LJP(RV) chief Chirag Paswan
PATNA: Assailing Madhya Pradesh minister Vijay Shah for his remarks against Colonel Sofiya Qureshi , Union minister and Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) chief Chirag Paswan here on Monday said that had Shah been in his party, he would have expelled him for life. In response to a media query, Chirag said that the entire nation is proud of the Indian Army for their successful implementation of Operation Sindoor after the terror attack on tourists at Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir on April 22. Had such a person (Shah) been in my party, he would have been expelled for life for his such a demeaning remark against the Army officer, he asserted. Chirags LJP(RV) is an ally of BJP led NDA both in the state and at the Centre. Minister Shah stirred up a controversy after he called Colonel Sofiya, who briefed the media about the Operation Sindoor against the terrorists, as sister of terrorists. SC rejects MP minister Vijay Shah's apology on Col Sofiya Qureshi, orders SIT probe The Hajipur MP said that the entire nation felt ashamed of Shah's remarks on Operation Sindoor. On the other hand, the Supreme Court has taken a strong exception of Shahs statement. However, BJP is yet to take any disciplinary action against the party leader. Chirag called on Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar at 1 Anne Marg residence to discuss development of the state ahead of assembly elections. Talking to media persons on the sidelines of inauguration of two-day International Buyer Seller Meet, Chirag said that there is no vacancy for chief ministers post in Bihar as incumbent CM Nitish Kumar will lead the NDA even after the 2025 assembly elections. Assembly elections in the state are slated to be held in October-November. Chirag made this remark while talking to media persons in Darbhanga after calling on chief minister earlier at his 1 Anne Marg residence in the state capital. He also shared a photo with Nitish on his social media account. During the meeting, which last for about half an hour, the two leaders discussed about states development and NDAs strategy for the upcoming assembly elections. The meeting with JD(U) supremo two days after executive committee meeting of LJP(RV) assumed significance as assembly elections are due later this year.
The conference will be dedicated to women empowerment and self-reliance, a spokesman of the Madhya Pradesh government said.
Entire nation ashamed: SC to Vijay Shah over Col Qureshi remarks
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday chided Madhya Pradesh minister Vijay Shah for his crass remarks on Col Sofiya Qureshi and constituted a three-member special investigation team to probe the FIR lodged against him. A bench of Justices Surya Kant and N Kotiswar Singh, which rejected his apology, left to the minister to redeem 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 .
Entire nation ashamedSC orders SIT probe into MP BJP minister Vijay Shahs remarks on Col Qureshi
New Delhi:The Supreme Court Monday expressed sharp disapproval of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and Madhya Pradesh minister Kunwar Vijay Shah for his thoughtless, filthy, crass and shameful comments against Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, ordering the constitution of a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the FIR registered against him. A bench of Justices Surya []
The Congress party has criticized the use of Prime Minister Modi's image on railway tickets promoting 'Operation Sindoor,' alleging it exploits the Army's valor for political gain. This accusation follows controversial remarks by Madhya Pradesh BJP leaders regarding the armed forces, including a minister's disparaging comments about Col Sophiya Qureshi and another's claim of soldiers bowing to Modi.
'Entire Nation In Shame': SC Orders SIT Probe Against MP Minister Over Remarks On Colonel Qureshi
The top court asked the Madhya Pradesh director general of police to constitute a three-member special investigation team headed by an IG rank officer by Tuesday.
The Supreme Court on Monday outright rejected the apology by Madhya Pradesh Minister Kunwar Vijay Shah over his controversial comment on Col Sofiya Qureshi and ordered formation of a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the incident.
Congress seeks action against Madhya Pradesh Minister
The Supreme Court on Monday came down heavily on Madhya Pradesh Minister and BJP leader Kunwar Vijay Shah for his controversial comment targeting Colonel Sofiya Qureshi who briefed the media during Operation Sindoor against Pakistan.
New Delhi, May 19 (PTI) The Supreme Court on Monday pulled up Madhya Pradesh minister Vijay Shah for his remarks on Colonel Sofiya Qureshi and constituted a three-member special investigation team to probe the FIR lodged against him. A bench of Justices Surya Kant and N Kotiswar Singh told the minister that it had seen his videos where he made the remarks and his apology and wondered if they were crocodile tears or an attempt to wriggle out of the legal proceedings. The entire nation was in shame due to the comments We saw your videos , you were on
The Supreme Court on Monday ordered the constitution of a Special Investigation Team (SIT) comprising three senior IPS officers, not below the rank of SP and not belonging to the State of Madhya Pradesh, to probe the FIR lodged against BJP Minister Kunwar Vijay Shah over his controversial remarks on Colonel Sofiya Qureshi. The Bench [] The post Colonel Sofiya Qureshi remarks row: Supreme Court constitutes three-member SIT to investigate FIR against BJP Minister Kunwar Vijay Shah appeared first on India Legal .
New Delhi, May 19: The Supreme Court on Friday came down heavily on Madhya Pradesh BJP minister Kunwar Vijay Shah for his remarks against Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, who had briefed the media about Operation Sindoor against Pakistan. The court ordered the constitution of a Special Investigation Team (SIT) comprising three IPS officers to probe the matter. A bench of Justices Surya Kant and N Kotiswar Singh directed that the SIT must consist of three senior IPS officers from the Madhya [] The post SC Constitutes SIT To Probe FIR Against MP Minister Vijay Shah On Shameful Remarks Targetting Col Sofiya Qureshi appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
SC rejects BJP Ministers apology in Colonel Qureshi case, orders SIT probe
Guwahati: The Supreme Court on Monday rejected BJP minister Kunwar Vijay Shahs public apology for his derogatory remarks against Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, calling it insincere and an attempt to escape legal consequences. A bench comprising Justices Surya Kant and N Kotiswar Singh directed the Madhya Pradesh Director General of Police to form a Special Investigation [] The post SC rejects BJP Ministers apology in Colonel Qureshi case, orders SIT probe appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Supreme Court takes BIG step in Sofiya Qureshi row, asks MP BJP leader Kunwar Vijay Shah to...
The Supreme Court bench led by Justice Surya Kant remained unimpressed with MP cabinet minister Kunwar Vijay Shah's apology and outrightly rejected it. The BJP leader has petitioned the Supreme Court against an order of the Madhya Pradesh High Court.
SC orders SIT probe against MP minister over remarks on Col Qureshi
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday pulled up Madhya Pradesh minister Vijay Shah for his remarks on Colonel Sofiya Qureshi and constituted a three-member special investigation team to probe the FIR lodged against him. A bench of Justices Surya Kant and N Kotiswar Singh told the minister that it had seen his videos where Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
The Supreme Court rebuked Madhya Pradesh minister Vijay Shah for his derogatory remarks against an Army officer, deeming his apology insufficient and a national embarrassment.
Crocodile tears wont do: SC slams MP minister over remarks on Col Sofiya Qureshi, orders SIT probe
The Supreme Court on Monday came down heavily on Madhya Pradesh minister Vijay Shah over his derogatory remarks against Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, stating that the entire nation felt ashamed by his comments and questioning the sincerity of his apology. The bench directed the Madhya Pradesh Director General of Police (DGP) to constitute a Special Investigation Team (SIT) by 10 am on Tuesday to probe the FIR lodged against Shah. The SIT will be led by an officer of Inspector General (IG) rank and will include three senior IPS officers, one of whom must be a woman officer of Superintendent of Police (SP) rank. The Court instructed that the first status report in the case be submitted by May 28. Your statement has brought shame to the entire nation, the bench told Shah, adding that public figures must be sensitive before making crass comments. The court also took a sharp view of the ministers apology, asking whether it was merely a show of crocodile tears aimed at escaping legal consequences.
People Shed Crocodile Tears: Supreme Court Rejects Minister's Apology
The Supreme Court has rejected Madhya Pradesh minister Vijay Shahs apology over his controversial remarks directed at a woman officer of the armed forces in the wake of Op Sindoor anti-terror operations.
Weigh your words: SC slams Kunwar Vijay Shah over remarks on Col Sofiya Qureshi; forms SIT for probe
The Supreme Court has strongly criticized Cabinet Minister Kunwar Vijay Shah for his derogatory remarks against Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, an Indian Army officer. An SIT has been formed to investigate the matter, comprising senior IPS officers from outside Madhya Pradesh.
IPL 2025: RCB Pick Blessing Muzarabani As Replacement For Lungi Ngidi
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have picked Zimbabwe fast-bowler Blessing Muzarabani as a replacement for South Africa pacer in the squad for the IPL 2025 playoffs. RCB sealed their spot in the playoffs after Gujarat Titans beat Delhi Capitals by ten wickets at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Sunday. Ngidi, 29, will leave RCB after the league stage ends to join South Africa for national duties, as the Proteas prepare for facing Australia in the World Test Championship final at Lords, set to happen from June 11-15. In IPL 2025, Ngidi played once for RCB and took three wickets in the sides two-run win over Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on May 3. In a statement on Monday, the IPL said Muzarabani being Ngidis replacement at RCB will be effective from May 26, a day before the side plays their final league match against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in Lucknow. Muzarabani has so far played 70 T20Is for Zimbabwe and has picked 78 wickets. Additionally, he has also represented Zimbabwe in 12 Tests and 55 ODIs. He will join RCB for INR 75 Lakh. Muzarabani had previously been a net bowler with LSG during their inaugural IPL season in 2022. The tournament also confirmed that Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have signed Shivam Shukla as a replacement for Rovman Powell for the remainder of the competition. It further said that Powell, the big-hitting West Indies batting all-rounder, needs a surgical intervention on his tonsils. Leg-spinner, who plays for Madhya Pradesh in domestic cricket, will join KKR for Rs 30 Lakh. The tournament also confirmed that Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have signed Shivam Shukla as a replacement for Rovman Powell for the remainder of the competition. It further said that Powell, the big-hitting West Indies batting all-rounder, needs a surgical intervention on his tonsils. Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score Article Source: IANS
Pune Porsche crash: A year on, Victims kin struggle with grief and delayed justice
Its been a year since a high-speed Porsche, driven by a drunk 17-year-old, slammed into a motorbike in Punes upscale Kalyani Nagar neighborhood, killing two young software engineers, Anish Awadhiya and Ashwini Costa. The crash made national headlines not just for the tragic loss of life, but for the storm of controversy that followed. At the center: a teenager from a wealthy family, accused of reckless driving under the influence, and a system allegedly bent on protecting him. Twelve months on, the grief of the victims' families remains raw and justice elusive. While the juveniles father, two doctors, and several others remain behind bars, his mother is out on interim bail. For many, the case has become a symbol of Indias deep-rooted inequities where power, privilege, and legal loopholes collide with the lives of ordinary citizens. Though the boy was detained, he was granted bail by Juvenile Justice Board (JJB) member L N Danavade within hours of the crash. The lenient bail terms , including asking the minor to write a 300-word essay on road safety, triggered a nationwide firestorm. After police sought a review of the bail order amid the outrage, the JJB sent the minor to an observation home. Subsequently, the Bombay High Court ordered his release. In a parallel development, Pune police said the boy's blood samples were allegedly replaced with those of his mother to conceal his intoxication at the time of the crash. Police then arrested his parents, two doctors from Sassoon General Hospital and a few others. Om Awadhiya, father of Anish Awadhiya, expressed dismay over the delay in justice delivery. He said he had been assured that the case would be fast-tracked. A year has passed, but the trial is being stretched. Our son is no longer with us; nothing can compensate for that loss, but justice in this case would send a strong message against drunk driving and those who believe money and power put them above the law, he said. He said both families have appealed to the authorities to expedite the trial. This entire year has been painful for me, my wife, and our whole family. Not a single day goes by without us remembering him and cherishing his beautiful memories. After Anish's tragic death, our world has come crashing down, said Om Awadhiya. The father, who lives in Madhya Pradesh, said their only wish is to see the culprits punished. Currently, the minor's father, Sassoon doctors Ajay Taware and Shrihari Halnor, hospital staffer Atul Ghatkamble, two middlemen, Bashpak Makandar and Amar Gaikwad, Aditya Avinash Sood, Ashish Mittal, and Arun Kumar Singh are in jail in connection with alleged sample swaps. The sessions court has rejected the bail pleas of the accused. To ensure that the trial is fast-tracked, we have already filed an application to frame charges. But Dr Taware has moved court seeking to discharge him from the case. That is why the proceedings are pending, said Special Public Prosecutor Shishir Hiray. He said their priority will be to tackle the discharge application and go for the framing of charges. Hiray said while opposing the bail applications of the accused, he made the court understand that it was not a simple accident case. In this case, the accused have played and cheated the judicial system by tampering with the key evidence, such as blood reports. Due to the prosecution's strong opposition, barring the mother of the juvenile, none of the accused have been able to secure bail, he said. A senior official from Pune police said that, except for the initial probe on May 19 last year, the entire investigation is being carried out in a professional manner to ensure a watertight case against the accused. According to police, around 2.30 am on May 19, Awadhiya, Costa, and some of their friends were returning home on their bikes from a hotel when a speeding Porsche without a registration number plate rammed into the two-wheeler in Kalyani Nagar, killing Awadhiya and Costa. Police said a 17-year-old boy, who was allegedly drunk, was behind the wheel. His two minor friends and the driver of the car were inside the vehicle at the time of the crash. The juvenile chose to drive the car after partying at two different hotels with his friends and consuming alcohol, they said. Following the accident, the juvenile was detained. Initially, police were accused of giving him preferential treatment, prompting Pune police chief Amitesh Kumar to suspend two cops from the Yerawada police station. Citing the subsequent investigation, police said the teen's father and Dr Taware, then the head of the Forensic Science department at Sassoon Hospital, got the blood samples of the juvenile swapped with those of his mother with the help of Dr Shreehari Halnore and hospital staffer Ghatkamble. Middlemen Makandar and Gaikwad were accused of facilitating financial transactions for the alleged illegality. Police said the blood samples of the two other minors, who were in the car, were also reportedly swapped to prevent the detection of alcohol. Police then arrested three people, including the fathers of these two minors. After the incident, the issue of serving liquor to underage patrons took centre stage as a case was registered against two hotels that had served alcohol to the juvenile and his friends. (With inputs from PTI)
Counter-terror step: Odisha gets its first NIA police station
BHUBANESWAR: In a move to strengthen counter-terrorism apparatus, the Odisha government has announced establishment of the states first National Investigation Agency (NIA) police station in the capital city. The newly-designated station will be located at the regional telecom training centre near Vani Vihar here and have jurisdiction over the entire state, enabling faster and more effective investigation of scheduled offences under the NIA Act, 2008, sources said. A notification issued by the Home department on Saturday stated, In exercise of the powers conferred under section 2(1)(u) of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, the state government do hereby declare the office of NIA as a police station for the whole state of Odisha in respect of investigation of scheduled offences under NIA Act. The decision came amid growing concerns over terror-related activities in the country. Odisha is home to vital national establishments like the missile testing range, naval base and army air defence centre and religious landmarks like the Lord Jagannath temple. It has long been on the radar of terror outfits such as the Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) and Al Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent (AQIS). Sources said although the NIA already had a small office in the city, it lacked sufficient manpower to handle serious investigations. In case of a major terror incident or related developments, officials had to be flown in from Delhi or other places for investigation. An official familiar with the development said the current process of handling terror cases often causes delays in investigation. Whenever there is a terror-related incident, the case first gets registered with the local police and then forwarded to the NIA. This slows down the probe. With the new police station, such cases can be registered directly with the NIA, enabling the agency to initiate investigations without delay, he explained. Sources said, the state government is likely to depute some police officers to the NIA, which is now short-staffed. With this, Odisha joins a select group of states to have a full-fledged NIA police station. Security experts have welcomed the initiative, calling it a timely step in light of the states vulnerability due to its strategic installations. In 2015, an AQIS operative Abdul Rehman was arrested from Salipur area in Cuttack district on charges of radicalising youths for terror activities. Next year, five operatives of SIMI, who had escaped from a jail in Madhya Pradesh, were arrested from Rourkela city. Four terror suspects had fled from a hotel in the capital city before police raid a few years ago. Besides, a number of espionage incidents have been reported in the state in the recent past.
NEW DELHI: An academic's arrest for a houghtful post against violence and BJP ministers facing no action for demeaning the armed forces has brought to the fore the Narendra Modi government's double standards, the Congress said on Sunday. The opposition party's scathing remarks came after the Haryana Police arrested Ashoka University's head of the political science department Ali Khan Mahmudabad over his Operation Sindoor remarks. His only mistake is that he wrote this post. His other mistake is his name, Congress' media and publicity department head Pawan Khera said. This is the state of New India under the Modi government. Mahmudabad was arrested on Sunday after two FIRs were lodged on stringent charges, including endangering sovereignty and integrity, for his social media posts related to Operation Sindoor. One of his lawyers, Kapil Balyan, said the associate professor was produced before a court on Sunday evening and was remanded in police custody for two days in a case registered on a complaint from the Haryana State Commission for Women late Saturday night. 'New form of censorship and harassment': Ashoka University Professor Ali Khan denies allegations by women's panel In a post on X, Khera said Mahmudabad has been arrested for a houghtful Facebook post. A historian and academic is jailed not for inciting violence but for advocating against it. His crime? Daring to speak truth to power, exposing the BJP's cynical communal narrative, and calling out the hypocrisy of chest-thumping nationalism. Meanwhile, the BJP minister and their deputy CM face no action after openly demeaning the armed forces. No FIRs. No arrests. That's the double standard of Modi's governance, he said. Khera was referring to the objectionable comments made by Madhya Pradesh minister Vijay Shah and the state deputy chief minister Jagdish Devda. The Congress had claimed that Devda had said the entire Indian Army and brave soldiers were bowing at the feet of Modi. On the other hand, Shah had to apologise after his remarks linking the religion of terrorists behind the Pahalham strike with that of Col Sofiya Qureshi triggered an outrage. Ali Khan Mahmudabad has been arrested for a thoughtful Facebook post. This is the state of New India under the Modi government. A historian and academic is jailed not for inciting violence but for advocating against it. His crime? Daring to speak truth to power, exposing the pic.twitter.com/wLiVNFujTE Pawan Khera (@Pawankhera) May 18, 2025 Referring to the BJP ministers' comments, Khera said, This is not about one man. It is about the slow suffocation of freedom of speech, the criminalisation of dissent, and the use of state machinery to silence intellectuals who challenge the BJP's manufactured rage. He claimed the current dispensation fears questions, its own people. When writers, professors and critics are branded enemies, the real enemy is democracy itself, he asserted and added, We stand for an India that values debate and democracy, not dictates. Mahmudabad, by the way, is the grandson of Padma Bhushan late Jagat S Mehta, who served as India's Foreign Secretary from 1976-79, when Atal Bihari Vajpayee was the External Affairs Minister. His only mistake is that he wrote this post. And his other mistake is his name, Khera said With the post, he also shared a screenshot of the academic's post for which he has been arrested. The arrest comes days after the Haryana women's rights panel sent a notice to him questioning his remarks even though Mahmudabad had maintained that they were misunderstood and asserted that he had exercised his fundamental right to freedom of speech. In one of the posts, Mahmudabad said that right-wing people applauding Col Sofiya Qureshi should demand protection for victims of mob lynchings and arbitrary bulldozing of properties. The associate professor described the media briefings by Col Qureshi and Wing Commander Vyomika Singh as optics. But optics must translate to reality on the ground, otherwise it's just hypocrisy, he had said. Wing Commander Singh had briefed the media alongside Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and Col Qureshi on Operation Sindoor. Indian armed forces hit terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir in the early hours of May 7 under Operation Sindoor in retaliation against the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack. Ashoka University professor arrested over remarks on Operation Sindoor; 'utterly condemnable,' say opposition parties
MP Cooperative Bank Clerk Syllabus 2025 Out Direct Link to Download Syllabus PDF here
MP Cooperative Bank Clerk Syllabus 2025: The Madhya Pradesh Cooperative Bank (MP Cooperative Bank) has released the detailed syllabus for the post of Clerk. The official syllabus for the Clerk Exam 2025 is available on the official website. In this article, well cover the MP Cooperative Bank Clerk exam pattern, detailed syllabus & preparation tips.
State stall bags prize at Madhya Pradesh Expo : 19th may25 E-Pao
State stall bags prize at Madhya Pradesh Expo : 19th may25E-Pao
Bhopal Diary | MP ministers under New Delhi scrutiny
Some three or four ministers of Mohan Yadav government, who have been grabbing headlines due to all the wrong reasons in the last few months, are said to be under the hawk-eye of national BJPs top brass. These ministers reportedly hail from central MP and Bundelkhand regions. While one of them is a debutant in the Cabinet, the other is known for his beaming smile and overwhelming urge to give media bytes on every other issue. Clout of another minister (also involved in multiple controversies ). however, has risen immensely even though his association with the party is merely five years old. Congress slams MP deputy CM for 'bow at Modis feet' remark; deputy CM Devda claims distortion of speech 64 cops promoted over success against Maoists As many as 64 cops who were part of highly successful anti-Maoist operations of state police between July 2024 and April 2025 were granted out-of-turn promotions at the special promotion decoration ceremony held in Balaghat district recently. The ceremony was graced by CM Mohan Yadav and state DGP Kailash Makwana. The officials rewarded with promotions out of the blue belong to the district police force, the special anti-Maoists operations Hawk Force and the special armed force. The promotions were granted in connection with the elimination of seven hardcore and wanted operatives and the arrest of an equally dreaded Naxal leader. Twin deaths leave MP political circles grieving The sudden demise of a popular state BJP face and a senior journalist has sent shockwaves across various quarters in MP. While former Congress man and one of BJPs most active state spokespersons 58-year-old Narendra Saluja died in Indore on May 1 following a heart attack, senior PTI correspondent, 56-year-old Anil Dube died from a brain stroke and multiple heart attacks in Bhopal on Tuesday. Known for their work ethics and jovial nature, the sudden departure of Satuja and Dube less than a fortnight apart, have left state political circles grieving, while expressing shock over the possible health reasons behind the sudden deaths of such active individuals. Anuraag singh Our correspondent in Madhya Pradesh singhanuraag.jaurno@gmail.com
State stall bags prize at Madhya Pradesh Expo
The Department of Horticulture and Soil Conservation, Manipur bagged the second best stall coordination prize at the Asia Agri, Horti and Food Tech Expo 2025 held in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, from May 14 to 16 The state stall showcased Gl tagged products of Manipur like Tamenglong orange, Kachai lemon, and Sirarakhong chilli Department officials including MIDH mission director Chungong Pamei, officer in charge Bikram Yumlembam, and assistant agriculture officer Deepak Huidrom, represented the state at the exhibition, which featured 80 stalls from different parts of the country, including multinational companies, showcasing their products Source Chronicle News Service
SC to hear Madhya Pradesh minister Vijay Shahs plea on Monday; BJP keeps close watch
BHOPAL : As the Supreme Court is set to hear Madhya Pradesh cabinet minister Vijay Shahs plea challenging the May 14 MP High Court order on Monday, which led to a FIR being registered against him for the veiled sister of terrorists remark against Colonel Sofia Qureshi , the ruling BJP circles in the state are keeping a keen eye on the top courts hearings outcome as it may well decide his ministerial fate. Amid the mounting demand for the tribal affairs ministers dismissal from the government by the opposition parties, the ruling party is keenly eyeing the Mondays apex court hearing outcome, particularly as 62-year-old Shahs inability to get relief from the SC, might make his political case weak before the party leadership. Immediately after the HC ordered on May 14 to register a case against Shah, followed by the lodging of the case at Indores Manpur police station, efforts were made by the state party leadership to convince him to step down. He, however, was defiant saying that though his statements made at the May 12 event in Mhow (Indore) were misinterpreted and presented in a wrong manner, still he had apologized multiple times for it. He also contended that he was challenging the MP HC order in the SC, owing to which he wont step down, a senior state BJP organizations functionary told TNIE on Sunday. Were keenly eyeing what happens in SC on Monday, even the CM has made it clear that every court order will be complied with in totality, which makes things clear for politically wise people, the BJP leader added. However, there are sources within the state BJP who also claim that the SC verdict may not make much difference, until it makes some major observations/comments about Shahs statement. If anything had to happen, it would have happened on the day when Shahs video went viral and the next day when the FIR was lodged on the HCs order. Much water has flown under the bridge since then and many of us in the party dont think anything big is going to happen with Shah politically in the next few days. As per information with us, he has also sought guarantee of his political future, even if has to quit the cabinet. According to ruling party sources in Bhopal, the controversial remarks on Operation Sindoor by other politicians of the party, including deputy CM Jagdish Devda, ex-union minister and seventh-time MP Faggan Singh Kulaste (who has often been considered among the contenders for next state BJP chiefs post) and first-time MLA Narendra Prajapati, seems to have somewhat diverted public attention from the eighth time tribal MLA Shah. Further, gradually some BJP leaders, like first-time minister Pratima Bagri and ex-minister and Mhow MLA Usha Thakur (who was seated next to Shah, when he made the controversial remark on May 12) have directly or indirectly defended him, saying his words were misinterpreted and he didnt intend to hurt anyones sentiments. 'What kind of statements are you making?': SC asks MP minister Vijay Shah on remarks against Col Qureshi While the BJP leadership is keen eyed of Mondays SC hearing of Shahs plea, ground level workers of the party as well as its parent outfit RSS, say they are finding it hard to reply to people, particularly to females about Shah and no action yet being initiated against him. The most common question being asked by people particularly by those who are long time RSS-BJP supporters is who is bigger for us former CM Shivraj Singh Chouhans wife (Shah was reportedly dropped from the cabinet in 2013 for his offensive remarks about her and some women BJP leaders) or Colonel Sofia Qureshi, one of the two female faces of the Armed Forces, who briefed the nation about Operation Sindoor. Its becoming very hard to answer them, said Suresh Sen, an RSS worker in Bhopals Awadhpuri area. A young BJP worker in Bhopal Madhya assembly segment, Pankaj Gupta, however, added a word of caution. Look what happened with Bhopal MP Pragya Thakur, the PM had clearly made it clear some years back that he wont forgive her for continued controversial remarks particularly on Gandhi and Godse. Finally, it happened as she wasnt considered for the BJP ticket in the 2024 LS elections, so sooner or later, Vijay Shah too will also have to pay politically for his remark.
Holkar Royal Palace To Host Next Cabinet Meet Of Madhya Pradesh Govt
The Madhya Pradesh government is holding year-long- celebration in 2025 coinciding with the 300th birth anniversary of Ahalya Bai.
BJP faces growing MLA dissent in Madhya Pradesh
The BJP in Madhya Pradesh is grappling with internal dissent as several MLAs openly criticize the state government over local administration issues and alleged corruption. BJP national president JP Nadda has intervened, urging the state president to address the situation.
Remarks on Col Qureshi: SC to hear MP ministers plea on Monday
New Delhi: The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear on Monday a plea by Madhya Pradesh minister Vijay Shah against a high court order directing an FIR against him for his remarks targeting Col Sofiya Qureshi. As per the apex courts cause list of May 19, the plea is slated to come up for hearing 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 .
IPL 2025: KKR Sign Shivam Shukla As Rovman's Replacement
Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have signed Madhya Pradesh's mystery spinner Shivam Shukla as a replacement for West Indies all-rounder Rovman Powell for the remainder of IPL 2025, the franchise announced on Sunday. The move follows confirmation that Powell, along with Englands Moeen Ali, will not return for the rest of the season due to medical issues. Rovman is undergoing a procedure, KKR said in a statement, as the IPL 2025 season resumed on Saturday following a brief suspension. Shukla, 29, has limited experience at the domestic level, having played just one Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy season where he picked up eight wickets in as many matches, including a 4-29 performance against Bengal. He recently made headlines in the Madhya Pradesh Premier League, finishing as the tournament's top wicket-taker with 10 scalps, including a five-wicket haul. KKRs title defense came to an early end after a washout against Royal Challengers Bengaluru at M Chinnaswamy Stadium as the IPL 2025 season resumed after a brief suspension due to India-Pakistan border tensions on Saturday. However, the revised schedule has come at a cost, with several overseas stars unavailable for the remainder of the season owing to international duties and personal reasons, potentially impacting team combinations in the playoffs race. The washout had a significant impact on the IPL 2025 points table. Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) moved up to the top with 17 points from 12 matches, overtaking Gujarat Titans (16 points from 11 matches) and Punjab Kings (15 from 11 matches), though both Gujarat Titans and Punjab Kings will still have a game in hand. However, the revised schedule has come at a cost, with several overseas stars unavailable for the remainder of the season owing to international duties and personal reasons, potentially impacting team combinations in the playoffs race. Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score Article Source: IANS
'TPCC will ask Telangana govt to bring law to curb social media campaigns targeting politicians'
NIZAMABAD: The Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC) will recommend to the state government to bring forth a legislation similar to Madhya Pradeshs law to curb false and misleading social media campaigns targeting politicians. TPCC president B Mahesh Kumar Goud, during an informal interaction with the media here on Saturday, stated that the party is considering this move in response to the ongoing smear campaign against Endowments and Forests Minister Konda Surekha. Goud alleged that Surekhas remarks about ministers in the previous BRS government were selectively edited and circulated on social media to portray her as criticising Congress ministers. He clarified that Surekha had already issued a statement refuting the misinformation and hinted at filing a complaint with cybercrime authorities. Goud accused both the BRS and BJP of weaponising social media by sharing doctored clips, outdated images, and manipulated videos to tarnish political rivals. He claimed this trend has intensified, with the two parties specifically targeting the Congress. To counter this, the TPCC will propose a new law modelled after Madhya Pradeshs legislation to prevent the misuse of social media platforms. The PCC chief dismissed the BRS repeated predictions that there will be a change of guard in the state.
NEET UG 2025 Result Postponed? Check Latest Updates Here
The National Testing Agency (NTA) is once again a part of controversy raised due to a petition filed by Madhya Pradesh students who appeared for National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET). Earlier, NTA was supposed to release the NEET result by 14th June 2025 for the NEET UG exam conducted on May 4, 2025 at [] The post NEET UG 2025 Result Postponed? Check Latest Updates Here appeared first on Testbook Blog .
Surge Of Emotions: BJP MLA After 'UN Order On India-Pak Ceasefire' Remark
An MLA of the ruling BJP in Madhya Pradesh on Saturday said the military strikes against Pakistan were stopped because of an order from the United Nations.
BHOPAL: Faced with public embarrassment and attacks by the opposition Congress over controversal remarks by its leaders in Madhya Pradesh about Operation Sindoor and the armed forces, the ruling BJP is planning a special training program for its politicians in the state. The special program, which is likely to be organised outside Bhopal next month, will focus on training its leaders on speaking in public in a restrained manner. According to informed sources in the state BJP, all the leaders including MLAs and MPs from Madhya Pradesh will be told at the training program about what to say and what not to, particularly exercising restraint in language and choice of words while speaking publicly. The program is likely to be held in June outside Bhopal on the banks of the river Narmada, sources claimed. While an FIR has been lodged against cabinet minister Vijay Shah on the orders of the MP High Court for his May 12 sister of terrorists remark on Colonel Sofia Qureshi, the Congress accused the states deputy CM Jagdish Devda of saying on Friday that the Indian Army bows at the feet of PM Narendra Modi. Devda, however, has come out with a detailed clarification, saying his comment that the entire nation bowed at the feet of the Indian armed forces for the success of Operation Sindoor has been distorted by the Congress. 'Govt followed court orders, will continue to do so': MP CM on minister's remarks against Col Qureshi Another senior politician -- seven-time Lok Sabha member and former Union minister Faggan Singh Kulaste -- also became the principal opposition partys target for a statement made on Friday. When questioned by journalists in Dindori district about Operation Sindoor and the controversial remark by MP minister Vijay Shah on Colonel Sofia Qureshi, Kulaste said unfortunately the minister has said something, but Ive not seen or heard it. He added that Operation Sindoor was a matter of pride for the entire nation. However, it was the next line which actually landed him in controversy, as he said, Pakistan ke jo hamare aatankwadi log hain, unko muhtod jawab diya hai. (Our terrorists from Pakistan have been given a befitting reply). Sharing the ex-union ministers video on X, the MP Congress posted on Saturday, He (Kulaste) has not only insulted the army by calling the countrys enemy Pakistani terrorists as our terrorists, but also made a fun of the martyrdom of the martyrs. The unbridled and foul-mouthed BJP leaders have now stopped so low that theyve started calling even the terrorists as their own! This is a direct question to the MP CM and the countrys PM, will both maintain silence on such a leader, or has the statement come with their consent? Kulaste, a prominent tribal politician of the BJP in MP, however, clarified on Saturday that his statement has been presented in a distorted manner and the accusations of the Congress are baseless.
MP BJP minister stirs row with our terrorists remark amid party leaders controversial statements
BHOPAL: Ruling BJP continues to be on the target of the opposition Congress in Madhya Pradesh, following the controversial remarks of its senior politicians about the Indian Armed Forces' Operation Sindoor . After MP cabinet minister Vijay Shah and states deputy CM Jagdish Devda , now another senior politician the seven-time Lok Sabha member and former union minister Faggan Singh Kulaste is on the principal opposition partys target, for his Pakistan ke hamare aatankwadi log (our terrorists of Pakistan) statement. When questioned by journalists in Dindori district on Friday about Operation Sindoor and the controversial speech by MP minister Vijay Shah about Colonel Sofia Qureshi, the seventh-time MP from Mandla-ST seat Faggan Singh Kulaste, said the minister (Vijah Shah) has said something, but Ive not seen or heard it. He further said that Operation Sindoor was a matter of pride for the entire nation. However, it was the next line which actually landed him in controversy, as he said, Pakistan ke jo hamare aatankwadi log hain, unko muhtod jawab diya hai. (Our terrorists from Pakistan have been given a befitting reply). Sharing the ex-union ministers video on X (formerly twitter), the MP Congress posted on Saturday, He (Kulaste) has not only insulted the army by calling the countrys enemy Pakistani terrorists as our terrorists, but also made a fun of the martyrdom of the martyrs. The unbridled and foul-mouthed BJP leaders have now stopped so low that theyve started calling even the terrorists as their own! This is a direct question to the MP CM and the countrys PM, will both maintain silence on such a leader, or has the statement come with their consent? Kulaste, one of the prominent tribal politicians of BJP in MP, however, clarified on Saturday that his statement has been presented in a distorted manner and the accusations of the Congress are baseless. MP BJP to train its leaders to speak in restrained manner With the Congress continuing to protest across the state over the issue and Kulastes slip of tongue giving it fresh ammo to attack the BJP and its government, the ruling BJPs state party organisation has reportedly decided to hold a special training program for its leaders on speaking in public in a restrained manner. According to informed sources in the state BJP organisation, all the leaders, including MLAs and MPs will be told at the training program, in detail about what to say and what not to, particularly exercising restraint in language and choice of words while speaking publicly. The special training program is likely to be organized outside Bhopal in June. Importantly, BJP has been faced with continued embarrassment throughout this week by the controversial public remarks of its ministers and leaders on Indian Armed Forces following Operation Sindoor. While a FIR has been lodged against cabinet minister Vijay Shah on MP High Courts order for his May 12 sister of terrorists veiled remark for Colonel Sofia Qureshi, the opposition Congress accused states deputy CM Jagdish Devda of saying on Friday that Indian Army bows in the feet of PM Narendra Modi. Devda, however, has come out with a detailed clarification that his statement, which actually meant that the entire nation bowed in the feet of Indian Armed Forces for the success of Operation Sindoor, has been distorted and presented wrongly by the Congress and sections of media. Filed in way that can be quashed later: MP HC criticises FIR against Vijay Shah's remarks on Col Sofiya Qureshi
Madhya Pradesh HC modifies earlier order, allows declaration of NEET-UG results nationwide
The court said that results may be announced for all centres across the country except the centres that were affected by a power outage in Indore
UP's Banda records hottest temperature in country at 46.2 degrees Celsius
LUCKNOW: As many as five cities in Uttar Pradesh recorded the maximum temperatures of 45 degrees Celsius or above since Friday. Banda in the Bundelkhand region remained on top in the list of hottest places in the country, with the maximum temperatures soaring to as high as 46.2 degrees Celsius. After Banda, Ganganagar in Rajasthan was the second hottest at 45.9 degrees Celsius. Khajuraho in Madhya Pradesh was a close third at 45.8 degrees Celsius. In UP, after Banda, Prayagraj (45.4), Kanpur (45.2), Jhansi (45.1) and Varanasi (45) kept the residents struggling with the sweeping heat wave. However, a dip in the day temperatures was recorded in the state following sporadic showers and thunderstorms on Saturday. Meanwhile, amid intense heatwave conditions prevailing in the state, UP CM Yogi Adityanath issued directives to the Relief and Health Departments to issue alerts and ensure public safety. According to senior scientist Mohammad Danish at the state met centre, the main reason behind this heatwave is the strong westerly winds coming from the desert region of Rajasthan. The weather conditions are likely to remain the same till Sunday. Thereafter, an easterly and westerly trough is expected to bring rain and thunderstorms, providing some relief from the scorching heat in the state. In line with the CMs instructions, the state Health Department released official guidelines on Saturday to make the public aware of the measures to be taken to prevent heatstroke. The guidelines included suggestions for avoiding exposure to extreme heat, staying hydrated, and recognising early symptoms of heat-related illnesses. Additionally, posters and pamphlets are being circulated across the state to educate people on safety precautions. Partha Sarathi Sen Sharma, Principal Secretary of the Department of Medical, Health, and Family Welfare, said that the officials were instructed to issue necessary guidelines to protect people from the extreme conditions. The guidelines talk about covering the body properly and opting for light-coloured, breathable clothing while stepping out of the house. Everyone is advised to carry an umbrella or wear sunglasses as protection against the blazing sun. Keep oneself hydrated with plenty of fluids like lemon water, shikanji, or coconut water throughout the day. Moreover, the guidelines also talk about the use of curtains or shades to block direct sunlight while being indoors. It adds: Take special care of children, the elderly, and those who are unwell, as they are more vulnerable to heat-related illnesses. Avoid stepping out between 12 noon and 4 pm, when temperatures are usually at their highest. Avoid consuming too much protein or stale food on an empty stomach. Never leave children or animals alone in parked vehicles under the sun. Also, reduce the intake of alcohol, tea, coffee, and carbonated drinks during this time. The Health Department, following instructions from the CM, circulated posters detailing symptoms of heat-related illnesses. These symptoms include a body temperature above 40 degrees Celsius, red and dry skin, dizziness, muscle weakness, shortness of breath, headache, anxiety, nausea, or vomiting. If anyone shows these signs, they should be immediately moved to a shaded area, given cold water to drink and cold water showers should also be given to the person struck with the heatwave. Emergency medical help should be called right away, the instructions said. Special guidelines have been issued for labourers and children. Workers at construction sites must be given regular breaks and access to cool, shaded areas. Heavy labour exercises should be scheduled during the morning or evening hours to avoid peak heat. Children should be prevented from playing outside during midday heat, dressed in loose, light clothing, and encouraged to drink plenty of water. It is crucial never to leave children alone inside parked vehicles in hot weather. CM Yogi ordered the immediate implementation of the Mitra System to monitor workers health, where colleagues watch out for each other and provide first aid if needed. Additionally, industries were instructed to insulate hot equipment. The Health and Medical Department and the National Health Mission have appealed to the public to stay vigilant during the heatwave and to seek immediate medical attention at the nearest health centre or call the ambulance service 108 on the appearance of serious symptoms.
Assam Congress lodges FIR against Madhya Pradesh minister over remarks on Col Sofiya Qureshi
Guwahati: The Assam Congress has lodged a police complaint against Madhya Pradesh BJP MLA and Minister Vijay Shah over his alleged derogatory remarks targeting Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, who recently addressed the media regarding Operation Sindoor. The complaint, filed at Dispur Police Station by the partys Civic and Social Outreach wing, accuses Shah of making inflammatory [] The post Assam Congress lodges FIR against Madhya Pradesh minister over remarks on Col Sofiya Qureshi appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Tamil Nadu, Kerala to receive rainfall; heatwave to persist over northern plains: IMD
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts continued heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds over the South Peninsular region of India for the next 5 to 7 days. During the next 7 days, Kerala & Mahe, Lakshadweep, and Coastal Karnataka will receive fairly widespraed to widespread light to moderate rainfall. The precipitation will be accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds with speeds reaching 3050 kmph. Tamil Nadu, Puducherry & Karaikal, Coastal Andhra Pradesh & Yanam, Rayalaseema, Telangana, and Interior Karnataka would receive scattered to fairly widespread rainfall, accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning, and gutsy winds reaching 30-50 kmph. The Southwest Monsoon has further advanced over some more parts of the south Arabian Sea, the Maldives & Comorin area, South Bay of Bengal, remaining parts of the Andaman Islands and Andaman Sea, some parts of the east-central Bay of Bengal. This advancement marks a continued progression of the monsoon system over key maritime regions as of May 17, 2025. Heat Wave Alerts (May 1723, 2025) Isolated heat wave conditions likely in Jammu & Kashmir and East Uttar Pradesh on May 17 and18. Heat wave conditions expected from May 17 to 19 in Southwest Uttar Pradesh, East Rajasthan and North Madhya Pradesh. Hot and humid conditions : Likely to prevail over Bihar, Jharkhand, and Odisha. Warm night conditions expected in isolated pockets of East Madhya Pradesh on May 17 and 18.
SHOCKING! 32-year-old woman dies after taking tablet she got from medical store for...
A 32-year-old woman has died after she consumed a tablet she got at a medical store where she went to purchase a painkiller in Madhya Pradesh's Jhabua district. The police have since arrested the store's owner.
Tiger kills man in MP's Balaghat, eats up half his body
BALAGHAT: A tiger killed a man in Madhya Pradesh's Balaghat district on Friday and ate a sizable part of the body, a forest department official said. The incident took place in Katangi forest, some 45 kilometres from the district headquarters, when Anil Aghansingh (33) was collecting tendu leaves used to make 'bidis' (cigarettes in which unprocessed tobacco is wrapped in leaves), he said. Half his body was eaten by the tiger. Local staff have been directed to patrol the area and residents have been asked not to venture out of their homes at night. After getting the post mortem report, his kin will be provided financial assistance as per rules, Chief Conservator of Forests Gaurav Chaudhary told reporters. According to Kasturabai, a woman who had gone with Aghansingh to collect tendu leaves, the tiger attacked suddenly. She said she heard a faint noise and found Aghansingh's body when she went to check, following which the forest department was informed.
MPESB Group 1 (Sub Group 1 and 2) Admit Card 2025 OUT esb.mp.gov.in
Madhya Pradesh Employee Selection Board has officially released the MPESB Group 1 (Sub Group 1 and 2) Admit Card 2025. Candidates who have applied for the Group 1 (Sub Group 1 and 2) Exam can now download their admit card from the official website esb.mp.gov.in.
MP deputy CM in middle of storm over jibe at Army
BHOPAL: Days after Madhya Pradesh tribal affairs minister Vijay Shahs remark on Colonel Sofia Qureshi triggered a controversy, states deputy CM Jagdish Devda stirred up a row with his alleged comment on the armed forces. Opposition Congress accused Devda of insulting the valour of the forces. The Congress alleged that Devda has said, The countrys army and soldiers bow in the feet of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The Congress and chairperson of partys digital and social media platform Supriya Shrinate shared a 0.45-minute video, part of the 1.24-minute viral video Devda, on their X accounts on Friday. When the whole country is bowing in front of the army, BJP leaders are expressing their low thinking about the brave army. BJP and Jagdish Devda should apologise for it, and he should be removed from the cabinet, Shrinate said, referring to Devdas speech while inaugurating the training program of civil defence volunteers in Jabalpur. Madhya Pradesh minister's veiled remark on Colonel Sofia Qureshi sparks major political controversy Devda has hit out at the Congress and sections of the media for presenting his speech in a distorted way. What I said was that the people of the country bow down at the feet of Indias armed forces for the way the Operation Sindoor was carried out and the manner in which those behind the Pahalgam terror attack were punished, the Deputy CM told reporters. Strict action needs to be taken against all those who have distorted my statement, said Devda, also MPs finance minister. Devda said, Entire country was fuming over the dastardly terror attack on tourists in Pahalgam. The nation was unanimous on avenging the attack. We would like to thank PM Modi. Entire country bows down at the feet of the armed forces and soldiers for the reply given by them.
Laws after legislative play and guv assent
NEW DELHI: Around half of the laws passed across Indian states in the past year focused on three key areas: education, finance, and local governance, an analysis by PRS Legislative Research showed. Among the more notable laws was the Uttarakhand Uniform Civil Code, making it the first state to enact such legislation. West Bengal passed the Aparajita Act, introducing stricter penalties for rape. Several states brought in laws to curb cheating and unfair practices in public examinations, reflecting growing concern over exam integrity. In the education sector, Haryana enacted a law to regulate private coaching institutes, while Madhya Pradesh introduced legislation to control private school fees. Maharashtra passed a law granting 10% reservation for Marathas in education and government jobs. Tamil Nadu took a significant welfare step by mandating SC/ST spending in proportion to their population share. Following a Supreme Court ruling in July 2024 that allowed states to levy taxes on mineral rights, many states quickly moved to enact laws to that effect, signalling a new fiscal trend in resource governance. In other areas, Gujarat passed a law banning black magic, while Assam outlawed traditional healing practices involving magical claims for disease treatment. Maharashtra amended its law to increase the penalty for cutting down trees without official permission, reinforcing environmental regulation. On the agriculture front, Chhattisgarh, Karnataka, Punjab, and Tamil Nadu amended their Agricultural Produce Marketing Committee (APMC) laws, aiming to improve regulation of agri-trade and market access for farmers. In response to health and public order concerns, Haryana, Karnataka, and Telangana banned hookah bars and the serving of hookahs in restaurants or bars, following similar steps taken by other states in recent years.
Tiger Mauls Man to Death in Katangi Forest, Balaghat District
A tiger killed a man in Madhya Pradeshs Balaghat district on Friday and ate a sizable part of the body, a forest department official said. The incident took place in Katangi forest, some 45 kilometres from the district headquarters, when Anil Aghansingh (33) was collecting tendu leaves used to make bidis (cigarettes in which unprocessed [] The post Tiger Mauls Man to Death in Katangi Forest, Balaghat District appeared first on Nagpur Today : Nagpur News .
Tiger Kills Man In Madhya Pradesh's Balaghat, Eats Up Half His Body
A tiger killed a man in Madhya Pradesh's Balaghat district on Friday and ate a sizable part of the body, a forest department official said.
BHOPAL: The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and its government in Madhya Pradesh have come under intense attack from the opposition Congress over the delay in taking action against its ministers for allegedly making controversial statements about the Indian Army. First-time Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra took to X (formerly Twitter) on Friday to post, The constant insult of our army by BJP leaders is extremely shameful and unfortunate. First a minister of Madhya Pradesh made an indecent comment on women soldiers and now their deputy CM has grossly insulted the army. The people of the entire country are proud of the valour of the army, but the people of the BJP are insulting the army. Instead of acting against these leaders, BJP is trying its best to save them. What message does BJP want to give to our army and countrymen? Congress slams MP deputy CM for 'bow at Modis feet' remark; deputy CM Devda claims distortion of speech Priyankas post referred to MP Cabinet Minister Vijay Shah, who now faces an FIR registered against him on the orders of the Madhya Pradesh High Court for his sister of terrorists remark about Colonel Sofia Qureshi, and Deputy Chief Minister Jagdish Devdas alleged Indian Army bows at the feet of PM Narendra Modi comment on Friday. In Bhopal, Congress MLAs led by Umang Singhar submitted a memorandum to the states Governor Mangubhai Patel, seeking Minister Vijay Shahs dismissal from the Cabinet. They later staged a protest outside the Raj Bhawan, prompting the police to detain them and take them away in a police bus. When questioned by journalists on Friday about Congresss sustained demand for Shahs resignation, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said, Let the Congress do whatever drama it wants to. The matter (Shahs case) is sub judice, so is the Congress above the Court? Also, why did the Congress not act against the states Leader of Opposition (Umang Singhar), who too was accused in cases in the past? Congress is habitual of disrespecting the court. We all remember how, faced with an adverse judgment against her from the Allahabad High Court, then PM Indira Gandhi imposed Emergency in the country in 1975, the MP CM said. Were abiding by the Court orders and will continue to do so in future also, Yadav added, stopping short of saying anything on Shahs resignation or dismissal from the government.
Qutub Minar lights up in Tricolour as India unites under 'Ek Desh Ek Dhadkan' campaign
NEW DELHI: In a poignant gesture of unity and remembrance, Minister of Culture Gajendra Singh Shekhawat visited Qutub Minar on 14 May 2025, where a special projection mapping of the Tiranga was showcased. He also paid tribute, lauding the armed forces and saluting the nationalistic spirit ignited by the courage and valour of the nations unsung heroes and bravehearts. In a tribute to the undying spirit of patriotism and to honour the bravehearts of the nation, the Ministry of Culture has launched a powerful and binding initiative Ek Desh Ek Dhadkan (One Nation, One Heartbeat). Designed to unify the nation in a shared rhythm of national pride, the campaign has already begun to resonate strongly with citizens across India. The slogan #EkDeshEkDhadkan (#OneNationOneHeartbeat) is being widely adopted across digital platforms, amplifying the spirit of unity, patriotic fervour and reverence for the Tiranga. This embodies the collective sentiment of a grateful nation. We salute the valour and sacrifice of our unsung heroes and bravehearts. Officials said that over the past 48 hours, all 43 institutions under the aegis of the ministry have shown cohesive and enthusiastic participation. The participation is expressed with saluting the armed forces and bravehearts along with the spirit of Tiranga which binds us together. All institutions have changed their display pictures (DPs) to the Tiranga, said officials. , , ! #TirangaYatra #SindoorYatra #EkDeshEkDhadkan pic.twitter.com/PITUQ3ap0C Gajendra Singh Shekhawat (@gssjodhpur) May 14, 2025 The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has illuminated its prominent monuments in the Tricolour. Many other cultural institutions such as Victoria Memorial (West Bengal), Salarjung Museum (Andhra Pradesh), National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA) Delhi, and Regional Science Centre, Lucknow have joined the campaign. The National Archives of India has also joined in, lighting up its iconic building. Under the supervision of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), more than 60 heritage monuments across the country have been lit up with the Tricolour, including the Red Fort, Qila Rai Pithora, Safdarjung Tomb, and Purana Qila in Delhi. Other monuments include Kumbhalgarh, Chittorgarh, and Fort Ghanta in Rajasthan, Gulab Badi (Uttar Pradesh), Udaygiri Caves (Odisha), Ashokan Column (Bihar), Rahatgarh Fort (Madhya Pradesh), and Fort Ballarpur (Maharashtra). Institutions and organisations under the ministry are initiating programmes such as special storytelling sessions, painting tributes, special exhibitions, musical tributes, quizzes, badge and wristband distribution, and Tiranga Rallies with mass participation to collectively celebrate with people this moment of glory for all Indians, said officials.
Congress slams Madhya Pradesh deputy CM for saying Army bowed to PM
Jabalpur: Madhya Pradesh deputy Chief Minister Jagdish Devda Friday said the country, its Army and soldiers have bowed down at the feet of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, prompting the Congress to dub it an insult to the valour of the armed forces. The BJP leader later claimed his statement was distorted by the opposition party, []
SP MP's caste remark on Wing Commander Vyomika Singh sparks political storm
LUCKNOW: After Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, Wing Commander Vyomika Singh, who gained attention while conducting media briefings alongside Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri during Operation Sindoor, became the subject of a casteist slur by senior Samajwadi Party (SP) MP and partys national General Secretary, Professor Ramgopal Yadav, triggering a fresh round of political slugfest. Ramgopal Yadav, who is also the uncle of SP chief Akhilesh Yadav, said at an event in Moradabad on Thursday that BJP supporters had targeted Colonel Sofiya Qureshi because of her Muslim identity. Had they known Vyomika Singh was from the Jatav community, they would have targeted her too. Thinking her to be a Rajput, they spared her. The SP MP was referring to Madhya Pradesh minister Kunwar Vijay Shahs remarks on Colonel Qureshi , which led to legal proceedings against him and an admonishment by the Supreme Court of India. The remarks drew strong criticism from BJP leaders, including Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, who said, The uniform should not be seen through casteist lenses. Every soldier of the Indian Army performs national duty instead of representing any caste or religion. Relegating a valiant daughter of India to a caste by the National General Secretary of SP is not only a display of his partys narrow-minded thinking but also a grave insult to the valour of the Army and the dignity of the country. FIR against three ' X' users for hate posts against Col Sofiya Qureshi Launching a broadside on the SP leader, UP Deputy CM Keshav Maurya said that the Army had the sole duty of defending the country. Looking at the caste and religion in the Army is a reflection of a low mentality. PM Narendra Modi has also laid stress on womens empowerment in the Armed Forces. Everyone should trust him, said Maurya. Similarly, the other Deputy CM, Brajesh Pathak, called it the anti-woman and anti-Dalit mentality of the SP leader. India will not accept the insult of Dalits. People should refrain from making such statements for the sake of the country, maintained Pathak. However, with Akhilesh Yadav and his ally Congress observing a guarded silence over the issue, Ayodhya MP Awadhesh Prasad took a different line by disagreeing with Ramgopal Yadavs remarks. He said caste had no place in the Army and politics should stay out of it. Such thinking must be rejected. Meanwhile, Ramgopal Yadav came out with a clarification over his remarks 20 hours later but stopped short of offering an apology. He said that in a state where people were shot based on caste and religion, the Chief Minister reacted without watching his full statement. Filed in way that can be quashed later: MP HC criticises FIR against Vijay Shah's remarks on Col Sofiya Qureshi Taking to the microblogging site X, Yadav claimed: In some states of North India, especially in Uttar Pradesh, fake cases are being filed against people based on religion, caste, and class. Encounters are being conducted based on caste and religion. Properties are being seized by labelling people as gangsters based on caste and religion. Atrocities are being committed against women based on caste, religion, and class. Employees and officers are being posted based on caste, religion, and class. He further posted: About people with such a distorted mentality, I said at an event yesterday (Thursday) that Colonel Sofiya Qureshi was identified by her religious name, which is why she was abused. Foreign Secretary Misri was also abused. If these abusers had found out that Wing Commander Vyomika Singh is Jatav and Air Marshal Awadhesh Bharti is Yadav, they would not have refrained from abusing these officers as well. I am surprised that the Chief Minister, under whose nose atrocities are being committed on minorities, Dalits, and backward classes, tweeted without listening to my entire statement. I have no complaints against the media channels that had captured Islamabad and Rawalpindi, because no one trusts them except the ruling party, posted the SP MP. NCW slams Madhya Pradesh minister's objectionable remarks against Col Sofiya Qureshi
Madhya Pradesh deputy CM sparks controversy saying, 'whole country, army bowing at PM's feet'
BHOPAL: The controversy triggered by Madhya Pradesh Cabinet Minister Vijay Shah's recent remarks on Colonel Sofiya Qureshi is yet to settle down when another controversy has erupted this time, by a contentious statement made by deputy chief minister Jagdish Devda. While addressing a training programme of civil defense volunteers in Jabalpur on Friday, Jagdish Devda reportedly said, The whole country, the country's army and soldiers bow down at the feet of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. His remarks, made in the context of Indias retaliatory Operation Sindoor following the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people, have drawn accusations of insulting the armed forces. Referring to the national outrage over the attack on tourists and praising Indias military response, Devda added that the nation was unanimous on avenging the terror attack and expressed gratitude towards the Prime Minister and the armed forces. The opposition Congress accused Jagdish Devda of insulting the valour and courage of the Indian Armed Forces. The Congress, led by Supriya Shrinate, chairperson of its digital and social media platform, condemned the statement as cheap and shameful, accusing Devda of undermining the bravery and independence of the Indian Armed Forces. The party released a 45-second clip of the speech on its official 'X' (formerly Twitter) handle, demanding Devdas immediate dismissal and an apology from the BJP. Shrinate demanded Prime Minister Narendra Modi to immediately give marching orders (sack) both MP deputy CM Jagdish Devda for his army-soldiers bow at the PMs feet remark and the MP cabinet minister Vijay Shah for his sister of terrorists remarks on Colonel Sofia Qureshi. Devda, however, hit out at the Congress and also sections of the media for distorting his speech. Earlier, Madhya Pradesh tribal welfare minister Kunwar Vijay Shah has landed himself in a major controversy by making a rabidly communal remark about Colonel Sofia Qureshi. Filed in way that can be quashed later: MP HC criticises FIR against Vijay Shah's remarks on Col Sofiya Qureshi
Country, Army have bowed down before Modi: MP deputy CM
The controversy followed after another Madhya Pradesh minister, Vijay Shah, came under fire for remarks about Col Sofiya Qureshi who conducted media briefings on Operation Sindoor along with Wing Commander Vyomika Singh.
'Rahul Dravid was my inspiration': Rajat Patidar on his technique against spin
Rajat Patidar credits his spin-playing prowess to early club cricket on challenging wickets and Madhya Pradesh's spin-friendly pitches. He honed his sweep shot through dedicated practice, drawing inspiration from Rahul Dravid's footwork and crease usage against spin. Despite Patidar's current form, Royal Challengers Bengaluru is set to face Kolkata Knight Riders.
Congress Twisted My Comments: Madhya Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister
Madhya Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Jagdish Devda has slammed the opposition Congress for twisting his words from an address that he gave to volunteers who came for training in civil defence.
Madhya Pradesh Deputy CM courts controversy, says Army, its soldiers bow down at the feet of PM Modi
Madhya Pradesh Deputy CM Devda said, Today the entire country, the countrys army and our soldiers bow down at the feet of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Military Bows At PM's Feet: Madhya Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister's Shocker
After Vijay Shah, another leader from Madhya Pradesh has made a controversial comment linked to the country's armed forces.
Governors' approval of bills was delayed in 2024 for many states, says think tank report
NEW DELHI: Amid an ongoing debate following the Supreme Courts recent verdict in the Tamil Nadu case setting a deadline for granting assent to bills, the think tank PRS Legislative Research on Thursday released its report highlighting significant variations in the time governors took to give assent to bills in 2024. The report noted that around 18 per cent of bills across states took over three months to receive final clearance. In its report, PRS Legislative Research stated, In 2024, state legislatures passed more than 500 Bills and scrutinised their state budgets, cumulatively worth about Rs 58 lakh crore. After analysing the functioning of 31 state legislatures in 2024, PRS found that assemblies sat for an average of 20 days, amounting to approximately 100 hours in total. And during these days passed more than 500 Bills and the budgets worth Rs 58 lakh crore, the report said. It added that Odisha held the highest number of sitting days at 42, followed by Kerala with 38 and West Bengal with 36. In contrast, Manipur which is under President's Rule, met for only 14 days, Nagaland for six, Sikkim for eight, and Arunachal Pradesh for 16. As the Constitution mandates legislature to meet at least once in six months, only eleven states met this requirement through short sessions that lasted for one or two days, the report stated. 'Can SC fix timelines for assent to bills by President, Governors?': Murmu's poser to top court The report further highlighted that only 4% of bills passed in 2024 were examined by committees. Of over 500 bills, just 22 were referred to committees across seven states, with reports on 15 of them presented to their respective assemblies.As an example, it noted that 12 bills in Kerala were referred to Subject Committees. It also revealed that 28 states, on average, discussed their budgets for seven days. Kerala and Goa spent the most time on budget discussions, dedicating 18 days each, followed by Odisha with 16 days, Gujarat with 14, and Rajasthan with 13. On the other hand, six states including Madhya Pradesh, Punjab and Telangana, debated and passed their budgets within just two days. The Annual Review of State Laws report released by PRS on Thursday observed that in states such as Arunachal Pradesh, Bihar, Delhi, Mizoram and Rajasthan, all bills received assent within a month. Across states, 60 per cent of bills obtained the governors assent within a month. In 2024, across states, there was wide variation in the time taken by governors to give assent to bills, the PRS report stated. States where a significant proportion of bills took more than three months to receive assent included Congress-ruled Himachal Pradesh (72 per cent of bills), Trinamool Congress-ruled West Bengal (38 per cent), and Sikkim (56 per cent). Of all bills passed in 2024, 18 per cent received assent after more than three months. This includes bills still awaiting assent as of April 2025. The Tamil Nadu government had earlier approached the Supreme Court regarding 12 bills pending with the governor, which the legislature had passed between 2020 and 2023. After receiving notice from the court in 2023, the governor returned 10 of these bills to the assembly. When the legislature passed them again, the governor reserved the bills for the Presidents opinion. These bills remain pending. Some states have had issues with summoning of session and governor's address, the report noted, pointing out that assembly sessions begin when the governor summons the House and end when the governor prorogues it. In 2024, sessions in Delhi, Tamil Nadu, and West Bengal continued for more than six months without prorogation, with long intervals between sittings. In Delhi and Tamil Nadu, a session lasted from February to December 2024, with 18 sittings in Tamil Nadu. In West Bengal, a session that began in July 2023 had not been prorogued as of May 2025. In Tamil Nadu, in February 2024, the governor refused to deliver his address to the assembly and walked out of the House, a similar incident occurred in January 2025. It is notable that on 8 April, the apex court issued a verdict concerning the powers of governors in handling bills, as contested by the Tamil Nadu government. For the first time, the Court stipulated that the President should decide on bills reserved for her consideration by the governor within three months of the reference being received. Subsequently, on 13 April 2025, President Droupadi Murmu invoked Article 143(1)a provision rarely usedto seek the Supreme Courts opinion on whether judicially-imposed timelines could govern the Presidents discretion in dealing with bills passed by state assemblies. The Centre opted for a presidential reference instead of requesting a review of the verdict, a move that has triggered sharp political reactions.
Madhya Pradesh Group-1 Exam Postponed Due to Technical Issues
The Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board has postponed the first shift of the Group-1 Subgroup-3 Combined Recruitment Examination 2024 due to technical issues. While the second shift proceeded as scheduled, the new date for the postponed exam will be announced soon. Additionally, the objection window for the Group-4 Recruitment Test is closing today, May 16, 2025. Candidates wishing to challenge the provisional answer key must act quickly. Stay tuned for updates on the official website.
Wheat procurement surpasses last year's level, reaches 28.66 million tonne
India's wheat procurement has exceeded last year's figures, reaching 28.66 million tonne. This is the highest since 2022-23, boosted by record output projections. Punjab leads procurement, followed by Madhya Pradesh and Haryana. Payments of Rs 62,346.23 crore have been made to 2.27 million farmers. Harvesting is complete in several states, though still ongoing in others.
MP CM Yadav visits hospital to enquire about health of police personnel injured
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Friday reached a private hospital in state capital Bhopal, where two police personnel are undergoing treatment after being injured during a drill and enquired about their health conditions
CM's wife to Col Qureshi: Shah's trail of foul remarks
For Madhya Pradesh Tribal Affairs Minister Vijay Shah, currently under fire for his comments aimed at Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, this is not the first time he has been embroiled in a controversy.
MP Metro Rail Store Assistant Recruitment 2025 - Apply Online for 02 Posts
The Madhya Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation (MPMRCL) has released an official notification for the recruitment of 02 Store Assistant posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the official MPMRCL website. The last date to submit the application form is 15-06-2025.
Shiv Sena leader Shaina NC defended Colonel Sofiya Qureshi against criticism, calling out leaders like Madhya Pradesh Minister Vijay Shah. An FIR was filed against Shah for his remarks, which Mayawati and the Supreme Court condemned. The court emphasized responsible speech for ministers, especially during sensitive times.
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said that his government has abided by court directives and will continue to do so, responding to controversy surrounding his cabinet Minister Vijay Shah's remarks against Colonel Sofiya Qureshi. Speaking to reporters on Thursday during the BJP's Tiranga Yatra at Roshanpura Square, Yadav addressed the growing calls for Shahs resignation, primarily from the Congress party. He dismissed the demands, asserting that Congress lacks the moral authority to make such requests. Our government has complied with all judicial orders and will continue to respect the courts decisions, the Chief Minister said. When questioned about the oppositions demand for Shah to step down, Yadav responded, Congress keeps making such demands. They should first ask Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to resign. He slammed the opposition, accusing the Congress of double standards. The Congress stood by (former Delhi CM) Arvind Kejriwal even while he was in jail. Where was their outrage then? They have no right to speak on morality. No party has displayed such shameless conduct as the Congress, he added. The Supreme Court on Thursday slammed Vijay Shah for his controversial remarks targeting Indian Army officer Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, who had briefed the media on Operation Sindoor against Pakistan. Shah had approached the Supreme Court challenging a May 14 order of the Madhya Pradesh High Court, which directed the registration of an FIR against him for his statements. It will hear his plea today. 'Dangerous, language of gutters': FIR filed against BJP minister for remarks on Colonel Sofiya Qureshi Chief Justice of India B.R. Gavai termed Shahs comments as unacceptable and insensitive, stating that individuals holding constitutional positions must exercise caution and restraint in their public statements. What sort of comments are you making? You should show some sense of sensibility. Go and apologise in the High Court, the CJI remarked. The Madhya Pradesh High Court had taken suo motu cognisance of Shahs remarks and, on Wednesday, ordered the police to register an FIR. The High Court directed the states Director General of Police (DGP) to comply with the order without delay, warning that failure to do so could result in contempt proceedings. An FIR was subsequently registered under Sections 152, 196(1)(b), and 197(1)(c) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). The controversy erupted after a video of Shahs speech surfaced on social media. In his clarification, Shah claimed that his comments had been taken out of context and that he had intended to commend Colonel Qureshi for her bravery. Following the High Courts directive, the Office of Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav stated in a post on X: Following the order of the Madhya Pradesh High Court, the Chief Minister has given instructions to take action regarding the statement of Cabinet Minister Vijay Shah. NCW slams Madhya Pradesh minister's objectionable remarks against Col Sofiya Qureshi
Remarks on Col Sofiya Qureshi: SC to hear MP ministers plea on Friday
New Delhi: The Supreme Court is set to hear the plea of Madhya Pradesh Tribal Affairs Minister Kunwar Vijay Shah on Friday, challenging a Madhya Pradesh High Court order that initiated suo motu contempt proceedings against him. The High Court had taken cognisance of Shahs remarks directed at Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, the Indian Army officer 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 .
Army won 1971 war, but Indira Gandhi lost it: BJP MP Radha Mohan Das
BENGALURU: BJP general secretary and Rajya Sabha member Radha Mohan Das Agarwal said the credit for the 1971 war victory should be given to Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw and not to former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. Speaking to the media in Bengaluru on Thursday, the BJP leader said,Our armed forces won the 1971 war, but Indira Gandhi lost it during the Simla Agreement with Pakistan in 1972. For five months, 93,000 Pakistani soldiers were treated like sons-in-law, 13,000 sq km of land was returned to Pakistan, and five crore Bangladeshis were not sent back, but India could not even bring back its soldiers who were in Pakistani custody, the BJP leader said. The Army won the war and Indira Gandhi lost it, he said, responding to a question on many Congress leaders recalling former Prime Minister Indira Gandhis contribution in the 1971 Indo-Pak War to question the Union Governments decision over the ceasefire. The BJP leader also hit out at US President Donald Trump and termed his claims on mediating the India-Pakistan ceasefire as childish. The BJP rejects any offer by Trump to mediate between the two countries, he said. After the ceasefire, the PM stated that Pakistans DGMO approached his counterpart, requesting to stop the war, the BJP leader added. Our strategy was not to target the people of Pakistan, and we do not believe in it. From the beginning, our strategy was to punish terrorists and those supporting them, and to send out a message. We have achieved that target, he said. The BJP leader said the PM has made it clear that it is only a ceasefire, and if there are any terror attacks, it will be treated as an act of war and responded to. Agarwal said the Indus Water Treaty was anti-India, as it allowed Pakistan to use 90 per cent of the water. That apart, the then Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru had even given funds to Pakistan for the construction of canals, so that they could use the water, he added. MP MINister sorry, BUT PARTY HASNT pardoned him On the Congress seeking the resignation of Madhya Pradesh minister Kunwar Vijay Shah over his remarks on Col Sofiya Qureshi, BJP general secretary Radha Mohan Das Agarwal said if they have to seek resignations based on statements, everyone in Congress, except Shashi Tharoor and P Chidambaram, will have to resign. He said Vijay Shah had apologised twice, but the BJP has still not pardoned him. The BJP leader accused Chief Minister Siddaramaiah of making remarks against the country and Hindus. However, Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar does not seem to agree with the CMs stance, he added.
FIR against three ' X' users for hate posts against Col Sofiya Qureshi
BELAGAVI : The Belagavi police have registered an FIR against Anis Uddin, an unidentified X account holder from Canada, who shared a post on the social media platform, alleging that RSS-supported groups attacked the family of Col Sofiya Qureshi in Konnur, Gokak taluk. Two other unidentified X account holders, who shared the same post on their X handles, have been named as accused no.2 and 3 in the FIR. Earlier, police sources told TNIE on Thursday that an FIR was filed against Madhya Pradesh minister Kunwar Vijay Shah on charges of condemning Col Qureshi at a public event. Shah had likened Col Sofiya to terrorists sister. However, it is unclear whether an FIR has been filed against the minister for his hate speech. Meanwhile, the Belagavi police filed an FIR against Anis Uddin, who operates an X account with handle @uddinanis867, after his fake post began gaining traction. It may be noted that the account holder deleted the post on being warned by Belagavi SP Bheemashankar Guled, while he responded to Anis Uddins post on X. According to police, it remains unclear whether Anis Uddin, who shared the post on X from British Columbia, is an Indian resident. The police have sought information about him from X, in an attempt to speed up the investigation. Two other accused in the case hold X accounts under handles -- khubaani and Drrumi. The suo motu case has been filed against the three accused by the CEN police station, Belagavi. The officer who is the complainant in the case, Mukkanna Dyavappa Beloor, is in charge of the Social Media Monitoring Cell of the police department. The complaint stated that the hate post shared by the three accused was aimed at inciting communal sentiments. While narrating the contents of the post, the complaint urged the police to initiate stringent action against the accused to ensure law and order. In their post, the three had said: According to sources, Sofias family home in Belagavi was attacked around 3 am by RSS extremists. Her son Sameer was brutally assaulted. The attackers searched for her daughter Hanima, who was fortunately in Delhi at the time. The Indian Army has reportedly restricted Col. Sofias movement and her entire family has been moved to Delhi for safety, as her name is now allegedly on the RSS hit list. Man held for derogatory post about PM Raichur: The Turvihal police have arrested a man for sharing a derogatory online post about Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Ajmeer (37) of K Hosalli village in Sindhanur taluk allegedly shared a derogatory post with a picture of the PM and a Rafale fighter jet on his Facebook page on Thursday morning. A case has been registered.
Ranchi Diary | Suspense over DGP Guptas salary
Amid a tussle between the Centre-and the state over the extension of Jharkhand DGP Anurag Guptas service, he hasnt been issued his salary slip after April 30. Sources in the Principal Accountant General (PAG) office said a zero-salary slip was issued to him, considering he had retired on April 30. That means he wont get his salary from the treasury after April 2025. The sources in the PAG office said that DGP Gupta and the treasury have been informed that the former will not get his regular salary after April. Three months advance ration ahead of monsoon The Jharkhand government has announced the distribution of advance ration for three monthsJune, July, and Augustto 2.88 crore ration card holders across the state. The Department of Food, Public Distribution and Consumer Affairs has issued orders for the advance distribution to be completed between June 1 and June 30. District administrations have been directed to ensure timely and error-free delivery, with strict warnings that negligence would not be tolerated. State Food Minister Dr. Irfan Ansari emphasised the governments commitment to the poor, calling the move a reflection of CM Hemant Sorens pro-people governance. JMM links caste count to religion code demand Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), the ruling party in Jharkhand, has said that it will not allow the Union government to conduct a caste census in the state unless the Centre accepts the long-pending demand for the Sarna Religious Code. Many tribal communities, primarily from Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, West Bengal, Bihar, Assam, and Madhya Pradesh, believe that they follow a nature worship system in which natural elements such as trees, mountains, and rivers are revered. Supporters of the Sarna Religious Code argue that tribals should be allowed to indicate their religion in the census. The census form does not have the option to select Sarna religion, so tribals are forced to choose either Hindu, Christian, or Other. Mukesh Ranjan Our correspondent in Jharkhand mukesh.r@newindianexpress.com
BJP minister booked for objectionable remarks against Col Sofiya Qureshi
The Madhya Pradesh High Court chided Shah for passing scurrilous remarks and using language of the gutters against Col Qureshi, and ordered the police to file an FIR against him on the charge of promoting enmity and hatred
Madhya Pradesh HC puts NEET-UG results on hold
Remarks targeting Col Qureshi: SC questions MP min, will hear his plea today
NEW DELHI: Every word uttered by a minister has to be with a sense of responsibility at a time the country is undergoing such a situation, the Supreme Court said on Thursday as it reprimanded Madhya Pradeshs Vijay Shah who is facing an FIR for his remarks targeting Col Sofiya Qureshi. What sort of statements []
'Will Follow Court Orders': Mohan Yadav On Minister's Army Officer Remarks
After a prolonged silence, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has eventually addressed the controversy that has ignited the state's political landscape.
The Supreme Court declined to provide interim relief to BJP leader Kunwar Vijay Shah, who faces an FIR for calling Colonel Sofiya Qureshi a sister of terrorists. The court criticized Shah's remarks, emphasizing the need for restraint in public statements by those holding constitutional office.
Treasure trove of medieval gold and silver coins seized from labourers at construction site in MP
BHOPAL: Labourers digging at a site belonging to a primary school teacher in Madhya Pradeshs Shahdol district have stumbled upon a treasure trove of rare medieval gold and silver coins. They were working on the construction of a new house after the existing house at the site had been pulled down. The labourers, identified as Ram Nath, Buddhsen Singh and Ravi Singh, who sold three coins to make a quick buck, have been arrested by the Shahdol district police. As many as 53 coins, including 51 silver coins and two gold coins, have been seized from the arrested trio, who have been booked under the provisions of the Indian Treasure Trove Act 1878. The questioning of the labourer Ram Nath, from whom 46 coins have been recovered, led the police to a jeweller who admitted purchasing one of the gold coins weighing 10.8 gm from him for Rs 70,000. The jeweller has told the Shahdol district police that the gold coin was 99.8% pure. Weve shared with the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) experts in Bhopal, the pictures and other details of the coins seized from the three labourers. The experts believe that the coins bearing Arabic and Persian inscriptions date back to the Medieval Indian Period the rule of Alauddin Khilji and the reign of Sher Shah Suris son Islam Shah Suri (13th century to 16th century). The construction work at the concerned site in Khamha village has been halted with immediate effect, Shahdol district police superintendent Ramji Srivastava told TNIE on Thursday. The matter came to light on Tuesday when the sarpanch of Khamaha village informed the local police that the labourers were in custody of rare silver and gold coins found by them at the site belonging to primary school teacher Puran Singh Gond where work is underway to construct a new house. The village sarpanch got to know about the matter from one of the three labourers who was disgruntled at getting the least number of coins. The local police swung into action and the three labourers were detained for questioning. Their quizzing revealed that they found the treasure trove of rare coins while digging at the site of the dismantled house for construction work. Ram Nath then admitted having sold a gold coin to a local jeweller for Rs 70,000, while the two other labourers sold two silver coins in local fairs.
BJP should prove patriotism by dismissing MP minister for remarks on Colonel Qureshi: BJD
Bhubaneswar: The opposition BJD in Odisha Thursday asked the BJP to prove its patriotism by dismissing Madhya Pradesh Minister Vijay Shah, who allegedly made derogatory remarks against Colonel Sofia Qureshi. BJD spokesperson Lekhashree Samantsinghar alleged that the Shahs statement showed the mindset of the BJP. On one hand, the BJP is organising Tiranga Yatra, and []
BHOPAL: Expressing displeasure over the FIR filed against Madhya Pradesh cabinet minister Vijay Shah for calling Colonel Sofiya Qureshi the sister of terrorists , the Madhya Pradesh High Court on Thursday said it will monitor the police investigation into the matter. Taking up the matter on priority, a day after the Manpur police in Indore Rural district registered a FIR against Shah under BNS Sections 152, 196(1)(b) and 197(1)(C) on the basis of the HCs Wednesday order, the same division bench of the High Court in Jabalpur, observed on Thursday that the state has complied with the Courts order and registered the FIR. But the FIR has been drawn in a manner so as to assist the suspect to be able to have the FIR quashed on a later date. The FIR has been registered in such a manner, leaving sufficient space open so that if it is challenged under erstwhile section 482 of CrPc (section 528 BNSS), the same may be quashed because it is deficient in material particulars of the actions which constitutes each of the specific offences. This is gross subterfuge on the part of the State. The FIR has been drawn in a manner so as to assist the suspect Vijay Shah to be able to have the FIR quashed on a later date, the division bench comprising Justices Atul Sreedharan and Anuradha Shukla stated in the four-page order. The FIR is brief, having gone through the FIR in its entirety, there is not a single mention of the actions of the suspect, which would satisfy the ingredients of the offences which have been registered against him. At this juncture this Court desists from embarking on a journey to find out as to who was responsible in the chain of command of the state police for this clumsy attempt. This Court shall endeavour to find out the same in future proceedings, the HC added. However, in order to ensure that said subterfuge is nipped in the bud, this Court directs that its entire May 14 order shall be read as part of paragraph 12 of the FIR for all judicial, quasi-judicial and investigating process henceforth. In view of the nature of the case and the manner in which the FIR has been registered, which does not inspire confidence of this Court, and the Court is of the opinion that if the case is not duly monitored, the police would not investigate fairly in the interest of justice in accordance with law. Under the circumstances, this Court feels compelled to ensure that it monitors the investigation without interfering in the independence of the investigating agency, but only to the extent of monitoring that it acts fairly in accordance with law without being influenced by any extraneous pressures or directions, the order mentioned. The HIgh Court further ordered the listing of the case for hearing on top priority on June 16. Shah moves Supreme Court for stay on HCs order On the same day when the HC pulled up the state for the improper FIR against Shah, he moved the Supreme Court, challenging the MP High Courts Wednesday order, directing registration of FIR against him. While agreeing to hear on Friday, his urgent plea seeking stay on the HCs Wednesday order (FIR registered against him) the top courts division bench comprising Chief Justice of India (CJI) BR Gavai and Justice AG Masih refused to stay the proceedings started on the HCs order. The top court also rebuked the MP minister, reportedly stating, Holding a constitutional position, you should have exercised a degree of restraint, particularly when the nation is undergoing such a situation.
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Madhya Pradesh BJP Minister Vijay Shah may find his latest controversy the hardest the dodge
Whether he is able to keep his ministerial berth or not will be clear in coming days, but for now, the BJPs prominent tribal face in the States Nimar region struggles to find a single voice in his defence following his remarks on Colonel Sofia Qureshi
After Comments Against Colonel Qureshi, Minister Gets Support From Colleague
Hours after the Supreme Court today ordered Madhya Pradesh minister Vijay Shah to go and apologise to Indian Army officer Colonel Sofiya Qureshi over his insensitive comments on her, another state minister has come to his support.
A man convicted of rape on the false promise of marriage had his sentence suspended by the Supreme Court after he agreed to marry the victim. After suspending his sentence, the apex court directed the sessions court concerned to release the man on bail, subject to any conditions it deems appropriate to impose. The man became acquainted with the woman via Facebook. Subsequently, they entered into a relationship. They had physical relations several times. And each time, it has been alleged, he assured her that he would marry her. Later he refused to keep his word claiming that his mother is opposed to their marriage. A trial court convicted him in September 2024. He was sentenced to 10 years of rigorous imprisonment for rape and 2 years for cheating. He moved the Madhya Pradesh High Court which rejected his application under Section 389(1) of the CrPC for suspension of sentence. Following this, he approached the Supreme Court. The Supreme Court Bench of Justices BV Nagarathna and Satish Chandra Sharma, after suspending the sentence of the man, asked the couple to exchange flowers inside the courtroom, according to the Bar and Bench . We met the parties in-chamber in the lunch session. The parties have both unequivocally expressed their desire to marry each other, the Court said before urging the man to propose to the woman. While suspending the sentence of the man, the Court said, They (rape accused and victim) are willing to marry each other. The details of the marriage shall be worked out by the respective parents. We hope that the marriage takes place as expeditiously as possible. In such circumstances, we suspend the sentence and release the petitioner...today the petitioner appeared before this court pursuant a direction dated 6/5/2025. He shall return to jail and will be produced before the concerned sessions court as early as possible. The court adjourned the matter to July 25, the Bar and Bench report said.
BENGALURU: The Karnataka High Court on Thursday permitted the city police to investigate the crime registered against singer Sonu Nigam for his alleged statement linking a request to sing a Kannada song with the Pahalgam terror attack, a remark that triggered widespread outrage and upset people in Karnataka. At the same time, the court permitted accused Sonu Nigam to appear through video conferencing for investigation to record his statement if so required or if the investigation officer (IO) wants to record his statement physically, he (Sonu Nigam) should bear the expenses of the IO. However, the court restrained the city police from filing a final report till the next date of hearing. Till next date of hearing, the filing of final report is stayed, said a vacation bench of Justice Shivashankar Amarannavar while also recording the undertaking given by the state government that they will not take any coercive steps against Sonu Nigam if he cooperates with the investigation. The interim order was passed after hearing the petition filed by Sonu Nigam questioning the legality of the First Information Report registered by one Dharma Raj Ananthaiah with the Avalahalli police station in the city on May 2. When the matter was taken up for hearing, the counsel appearing for the petitioner-Sonu Nigam argued that a case of criminal intimidation and public mischief has been registered against the singer based on a complaint for his alleged statement in question at music concert in the city when one of the students demanded him to sing a Kannada song. The averments made in the complaint do not attract the offences alleged against the petitioner. The complaint was filed only to get publicity, he alleged. Then the judge asked him whether the complainant was on the spot when the incident happened. Interfering at this stage, Additional State Public Prosecutor B N Jagadeesha submitted that in fact the event was on live, widely reported and videos of the alleged statements have been circulated. It is not that he cannot compare demanding a song to the Phahalgam incident. In a similar incident that happened in Madhya Pradesh (Minister Vijay Shahs comment against Colonel Sofia Qureshi), the high court took suomotu cognisance and even the Supreme Court refused to interfere with the same today, he argued while pointing out that Sonu Nigam is not cooperating with the investigation. Then the court pointed out that a public apology was made by Sonu Nigam. However, Jagadeesha submitted that initially accused Sonu Nigam defended his statement, but at a later point in time, after the Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce took a decision to ban him, he apologised. We have issued a notice to him through e-mail and by post on May 5, and we have to record his statement, considering his intention of making a statement. But he did not respond, and did not even whisper the same in his petition challenging the crime. Let him cooperate, whether he intended to or not. This kind of person who does not respect the law does not benefit from the petition filed under Section 482 of CrPc for quashing the crime. Let him cooperate with the probe, we will not take coercive action, he told the court. When the counsel for the petitioner requests the court to exempt the petitioner from personal appearance for probe, considering that as he is celebrity which may lead to unnecessary issues, Jagadeesha objected to the same by making a submission that it is the responsibility of the state to protect the petitioner and he has to appear in person since they have to conduct spot mahazar. Then the court suggests recording the statement through video conference or an audio recording of the statement. In reply, Jagadeesha submitted that this is where the problem lies and should not give too much of a premium to the petitioner. Therefore, the court then said that if otherwise, the city police have to go to his place and record his statement. Jagadeesha submitted that he may not be in a position to make a statement on this right now.
