MP govt raises Ladli Behna payout to 1,500 a month

Madhya Pradesh's Ladli Behna initiative has raised its monthly assistance for women to 1,500, following its launch in June 2023, witnessing hefty expenditures. In light of positive electoral outcomes influenced by similar welfare programs, the state is contemplating an increase to 3,000 monthly. While this uplift aims to empower women, it poses considerable financial challenges to the state's budget.

Ranji Trophy | Winless Kerala faces a daunting task as it faces an upbeat Madhya Pradesh

MP sits atop Group B and comes into this clash fresh off a thrilling three-wicket victory over Goa; the visitor has added some fresh faces to the squad for this encounter

Ram Mohan Roy A British Agent: Madhya Pradesh Education Minister's Shocker

Madhya Pradesh's Higher Education Minister, Inder Singh Parmar, has triggered a political storm after he made remarks linking 19th-century social reformer Raja Ram Mohan Roy to British interests.

Congress ignored the role of tribal leaders in the freedom struggle, says Madhya Pradesh CM

Mohan Yadav was speaking at an event in tribal-dominated Alirajpur district to mark the 150th birth anniversary of Birsa Munda, celebrated as the Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas

MP police constable recruits read Gita during training, ADGP defends move

Newly recruited constables in Madhya Pradesh have been instructed to read chapters from the Bhagavad Gita every evening during their training. The direction has led to political debate, with the Congress accusing the government of trying to radicalise and saffronise the police force. Around 4,000 new constables are currently training at eight centres in the 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 .

Digital tribal museum in Chhattisgarh sparks pride, connection among youth

RAIPUR: The countrys first digital tribal museum has begun evoking a deep sense of pride and historical connection among tribal youths, women, academicians and tourists. Indias first digital tribal museum, set up in New Raipur, the new capital city of Chhattisgarh, is generating excitement across communities. The recently inaugurated Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh Memorial & Digital Tribal Freedom Fighters Museum, opened by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has quickly become a major attraction. The museum features life-sized sculptures and vivid representations of tribal freedom fighters and their resistance against the British Empire. It serves as an inspiring source for tribal youth and local communities who may be unaware of their rich history. Divided into 17 immersive sections, the museum employs sound, light and digital projections to transport visitors into the world of Chhattisgarhs indigenous communities. Each display, whether showcasing village life, crafts or heroic resistance, offers a visual feast filled with colour and movement that captivates both casual tourists and serious researchers. For local villagers, these exhibits evoke a deep sense of pride and connection. Our ancestors stories of resistance against British colonialism inspire us, said Mahendra Netam, a tribal youth from the Sarguja region who now works as a bike taxi driver in Raipur. He stood in front of an exhibit depicting the 1857 tribal uprisings that swept through central India, where Adivasi leaders like Gend Singh and Veer Narayan Singh bravely fought against British oppression. In addition to documenting tribal resistance history, another section of the museum highlights the daily lives of tribal people, including their cultural practices, food, household chores and last rites. In one corner, a group of women gathered around a display showcasing the transformation of tribal households, from using fuelwood and clay stoves to adopting LPG cooking. The women observed the plaque with intrigued expressions, reflecting on their own changing lifestyles. These types of cooking vessels are still used in our village, said Sinita Goud, a young mother holding her infant, her eyes lighting up with recognition as she pointed to the gleaming bronze vessels. For many, the museum represents more than just an archive; it serves as a bridge between the past and the present. It celebrates resilience, adaptation and identity. By digitally documenting tribal history, everyday life and resistance movements, the museum ensures that the stories of Chhattisgarhs indigenous people are not only preserved but also retold in their own vibrant, proud and enduring voice. The museum was officially inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 1 November. So far, over one lakh visitors have visited it since then. India is home to several museums dedicated to tribal history and culture. A prominent example is the State Tribal Museum in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, which focuses on tribal life in both Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh. Other significant sites include the Bhagwan Birsa Munda Museum in Ranchi (Jharkhand), dedicated to tribal freedom fighters; the Tribal Museum in Silvassa (Dadra & Nagar Haveli), showcasing local life; and the Tribal Research & Training Institute Museum in Pune, which preserves Maharashtras tribal heritage.

Five killed as car breaks expressway barrier, plunges into ditch in Madhya Pradesh

The incident took place near Beed village in Madhya Pradeshs Ratlam district

Madhya Pradesh: 15 Racehorses, Brought to Jabalpur From Hyderabad

The veterinary team promptly reported the matter to Jabalpur district collector Raghavendra Singh leading him to order a probe into the matter

Map on Rahul Gandhis 95 defeats becomes BJPs key attack line amid NDAs Bihar lead

As the BJP appears poised for a sweeping victory for NDA in Bihar , projected to secure well over a two-thirds majority in the high-stakes assembly election, the party has intensified its offensive against the Opposition, particularly Congress leader Rahul Gandh, branding him a symbol of repeated electoral losses. Rahul Gandhi, who undertook a 16-day Voter Adhikar Yatra across 20 districts ahead of the polls, had centred his campaign on allegations of vote chori, accusing the Election Commission of colluding with the BJP to engineer a favourable result. The Congress and the INDIA bloc had pitched the election as a crucial battle to save the Constitution from what they described as a vote-thief government. Gandhi was one of the Congresss star campaigners in the state. However, the rhetoric failed to translate into electoral gains, with both the Congress and the broader INDIA alliance heading for what is being seen as an embarrassing defeat. Bihar election results: Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj party fails to make waves in emerging trends Leading the BJP's charge, the partys IT cell chief Amit Malviya declared, Rahul Gandhi! Another election, another defeat! If there were awards for electoral consistency (of losing polls), hed sweep them all. At this rate, even setbacks must be wondering how he finds them so reliably. A map circulating on social media, amplified by BJP leaders, lists 95 electoral losses attributed to the Congress, which the party claims happened under Rahul Gandhi over the past two decades. Malviya posted the graphic, which he said catalogues Congress defeats between 2004 and 2025 in elections where, according to the BJP, Gandhi played a central campaign role. The list spans almost every major state: Himachal Pradesh (2007, 2017), Punjab (2007, 2012, 2022), Gujarat (2007, 2012, 2017, 2022), Madhya Pradesh (2008, 2013, 2018, 2023), and Maharashtra (2014, 2019, 2024). It also includes losses in Delhi, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, the Northeast, southern states, Union Territories, and setbacks in Odisha and Andhra Pradesh. Rahul Gandhi! Another election, another defeat! If there were awards for electoral consistency, hed sweep them all. At this rate, even setbacks must be wondering how he finds them so reliably. pic.twitter.com/y4rH6g62qG Amit Malviya (@amitmalviya) November 14, 2025 BJP MP Sudhanshu invoked a couplet by poet Kabir Das to taunt the Congress. I would like to quote Kabir Das for Congress: Bura jo dekhan main chala, bura na milya koi. Jo mann khoja apna, to mujhse bura na koi (When I went looking for evil, I found none. But when I searched within my own heart, I found no one worse than me). As the NDA widened its lead, the Congress reiterated allegations of manipulation by the Election Commission. Party spokesperson Pawan Khera claimed that the early trends suggested Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar was acting against the will of the people of Bihar. This fight is not merely between the BJP, Congress, RJD, and JDU, Khera asserted. It is a direct confrontation between Gyanesh Kumar and the people of India. The Aam Aadmi Party too backed Congresss allegations, accusing the authorities of hijacking the election and pointing to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls conducted shortly before the polls. I had earlier said this election has been hijacked and holds no meaning, AAP MP Sanjay Singh said. Gyanesh Kumar has already given the winning certificate to Modi ji. What will be the results in a state where 80 lakh votes were deleted, 5 lakh votes are duplicates, and 1 lakh votes are unknown? We should congratulate NDA, Modi ji and Gyanesh Kumar that they have won the Bihar elections with the blessings of Gyanesh Kumar. Bihar Election Results 2025: JD(U) surge drives NDA to unprecedented win, Nitish set to return as CM Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav echoed the allegations, terming the BJPs massive lead an electoral conspiracy and accusing the administration of manipulating the process. BJP is not a party, it is deceit, he said. Yadav added that the game allegedly played through SIR in Bihar would not be allowed in states such as West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, and Uttar Pradesh. This electoral conspiracy has been exposed. From now on, we will not let them play this game. Like CCTV, our PPTV, meaning PDA Sentinel, will stay vigilant and thwart the BJP's intentions, the former UP Chief Minister said. Opposition parties collectively alleged large-scale electoral malpractice, claiming that the recent revision of voter lists was deliberately aimed at excluding communities that largely back the Mahagathbandhan.

Varanasi played important role in helping Panna Diamond get GI tag

Varanasi's GI Man, Rajni Kant, spearheaded efforts to secure a Geographical Indication tag for Panna diamonds. These unique Madhya Pradesh gems, known for their light green tint, now boast international recognition. This achievement, following the Surat diamond cut craft's GI tag, highlights India's commitment to protecting its heritage and intellectual property.

Delhi Blast Probe Reaches Madhya Pradesh, Home Of Al-Falah Founder

The probe into the November 10 Delhi blast and Faridabad terror module has now taken a dramatic turn reaching the communally sensitive Mhow town in Madhya Pradesh's Indore district.

27 Greenfield Projects Worth 6,000 Cr Take Off in Madhya Pradesh

Mr. Yadav informed that total 99 investment proposals worth Rs 34,000 crore were received at various investors meet in the last eight months, promising to generate two lakh employment.

Fake Teacher Recruitment Scam Busted In Madhya Pradesh Government Schools

The Special Task Force of Madhya Pradesh has uncovered a major recruitment scam in government schools, where appointments were allegedly made using fake DEd (Diploma in Education) marksheets forged in the name of the Board of Secondary Education.

Video: Man Steps Out Of Rs 8 Lakh Car, Steals Newspaper Worth Rs 8

In a bizarre incident from Madhya Pradesh's Shivpuri, a man driving a Rs 8-lakh car was caught on camera stealing a newspaper worth just Rs 8 from outside a lawyer's office.

Madhya Pradesh nears unwanted record, set to surpass Punjab in stubble burning cases

Madhya Pradesh is seeing a sharp rise in farm fires. The state recorded over a thousand incidents on November 11 alone. This surge places it close to overtaking Punjab and Haryana in stubble burning cases. Experts link the increase to a delayed paddy harvest.

MPs Ladli Behna scheme: monthly assistance hiked to Rs 1,500

BHOPAL: The Mukhya Mantri Ladli Behna Scheme, the initiative credited as the game-changer for the BJP in the 2023 Madhya Pradesh Assembly polls, saw a major boost on Wednesday as the monthly financial assistance for economically weaker women was increased from Rs 1,250 to Rs 1,500. At a state-level event held in Seoni district, Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav transferred Rs 1,857 crore through a single click into the bank accounts of over 1.26 crore women beneficiaries across the state, representing the enhanced monthly instalment of Rs 1,500. Wednesdays transfer marked the 30th instalment since the schemes launch in June 2023 by then Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, and the 23rd instalment under the current CM, Dr Yadav. This scheme has not only changed the lives of our sisters but also changed my own perspective. Listening to their stories shows the real impact of good policy and intent. Some sisters have started small businesses, others are funding their childrens education, while some are learning new skills. This scheme has transformed not just lives but the future of Madhya Pradesh, Dr Yadav said at the event. Marking the completion of two years of his government next month, the Chief Minister also announced plans to provide employment opportunities offering up to Rs 5,000 per month to Ladli Behna members in various industries. Originally launched by Shivraj Singh Chouhan from Jabalpur in June 2023, the scheme initially offered Rs 1,000 per month, which was increased to Rs 1,250 in September 2023, just ahead of the Assembly elections. However, beneficiaries had to wait 26 months for the next increase to Rs 1,500, announced this week. In line with the BJPs 2023 election promise, the financial assistance under the scheme will be gradually increased to Rs 3,000 per month by 2028, when the next Assembly elections are due. So far, over Rs 44,917 crore has been transferred into the accounts of women beneficiaries between June 2023 and October 2025, of which Rs 34,921 crore has been credited during Dr Yadavs tenure, from January 2024 to October 2025. The Rs 250 increase, initially scheduled for Bhai Dooj last month, was delayed due to administrative and budgetary reasons but was finally disbursed on Wednesday. Between 2023 and 2025, the government also released special festival assistance of Rs 250 on Raksha Bandhan each year for scheme beneficiaries. With the latest increase taking nearly two years to implement, it remains to be seen how the state government will phase in the remaining hikes to reach the promised Rs 3,000 monthly assistance by 2028.

SIR Phase II: Over 37 crore enumeration forms distributed across nine states, three UTs

The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Wednesday issued detailed data on the number of enumeration forms distributed among electors, as so far since the launch of the exercise on November 4, 37 crore of them have been handed over to people, which is over 70 percent of total 51 crore electors to be covered in second phase of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR). According to the ECI data, among the states the maximum of over 10.80 crore forms have been handed over in Uttar Pradesh and over 6.80 crore in West Bengal. In the second phase after Bihar, the ECI has launched the SIR in nine states and three Union Territories including Tamil Nadu, Kerala, West Bengal and the UT of Puducherry, which are going to assembly polls next year. According to the ECIs latest daily bulletin, a total of 50.69 crore Enumeration Forms were printed, marking 99.41 percent completion, out of which 72.66 percent (37.05 crore) have already been distributed. The ongoing Enumeration Phase will continue till December 4, 2025. States such as Goa, Lakshadweep, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat and West Bengal have achieved near-total coverage, reflecting efficient ground-level coordination, the ECI data revealed. Lakshadweep reported 100 percent completion in printing and distribution, while Goa distributed (99.99 percent), Puducherry (93.4 percent), Andaman and Nicobar (89.22 percent), Gujarat distributed over 4.47 crore forms (88.08 percent), while Tamil Nadu distributed over 5 crore forms (78.09 percent). Uttar Pradesh, Indias most populous state, distributed 10.8 crore forms, covering nearly 70 percent of its electorate. Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan followed with over 53 percent and 70 percent coverage, respectively. Similarly, poll-bound West Bengal reported distribution of over 6.80 crore forms, covering a total of 88.8 percent. More than 5.33 lakh Booth Level Officers (BLOs) and 7.64 lakh Booth Level Agents (BLAs) have been deployed to ensure every eligible elector is reached, the ECI said, adding that all recognised political parties have been asked to appoint additional BLAs to strengthen field-level verification and enhance the accuracy of electoral rolls. table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin: 20px 0; } th, td { border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px 10px; text-align: left; } th { background-color: #f2f2f2; font-weight: bold; } tr:nth-child(even) { background-color: #fafafa; } caption { caption-side: top; font-weight: bold; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 8px; } Electoral roll summary by States/UTs States/UTs Total electors EF printed EF distributed Andaman & Nicobar 3,10,404 3,10,404 (100%) 2,76,930 (89.22%) Chhattisgarh 2,12,30,737 2,12,30,737 (100%) 1,35,33,764 (63.75%) Goa 11,85,034 11,85,034 (100%) 11,84,915 (99.99%) Gujarat 5,08,43,436 5,08,43,436 (100%) 4,47,82,772 (88.08%) Kerala 2,78,50,855 2,78,50,855 (100%) 1,37,98,733 (49.55%) Lakshadweep 57,813 57,813 (100%) 57,813 (100%) Madhya Pradesh 5,74,06,143 5,48,47,091 (95.54%) 3,09,04,271 (53.83%) Puducherry 10,21,578 10,21,578 (100%) 9,50,449 (93.04%) Rajasthan 5,48,84,479 5,46,56,215 (99.58%) 3,89,37,212 (70.94%) Tamil Nadu 6,41,14,587 6,41,14,587 (100%) 5,00,67,045 (78.09%) Uttar Pradesh 15,44,30,092 15,44,12,428 (99.99%) 10,80,52,601 (69.95%) West Bengal 7,66,37,529 7,64,43,503 (99.75%) 6,80,52,601 (88.80%) Total 50,99,72,687 50,69,73,675 (99.41%) 37,05,68,109 (72.66%) Second Phase of SIR: Over 70 percent of enumeration forms distributed in past seven days The data shows Lakshadweep reported 100 percent completion in printing and distribution Total number Enumeration Forms printed is 50.69 crore, which is 99.41 percent of total 51 crore

Madhya Pradesh woman murdered in broad daylight as bystanders film, accused held

A shocking daylight murder in Baihar, Madhya Pradesh, saw a 22-year-old woman brutally attacked while onlookers filmed. The accused, a 25-year-old man, allegedly slit her throat after she refused his marriage proposal. He has been arrested, and police are investigating the incident that has sparked outrage and calls for enhanced women's safety.

2nd National Modern Pythian Games 2025 Conclude in Bengaluru

The National Cultural Pythian Games 2025 came to an end this evening at Bengaluru City University, Base Camp by Push Sports. For three days, the campus had the easy, steady rhythm of a festival. Students lingered around the stages, artists rehearsed steps in the corners, and visitors drifted between performances. More than 2,000 participants from 10 states and union territories took part, bringing with them dance forms, music traditions and their own ways of celebrating culture.   Mr. Anil Kumar, Mr. Bijender Goel and Mrs. Sneha Venkataramani at the conclusion of the 2nd National Modern Pythian Games, Bengaluru The revival of the Pythian Games in India is led by Mr. Bijender Goel, Founder of International Pythian Games who has been working to place art and sport on a national and global platform. Speaking at the closing ceremony, he referred to the Bengaluru edition as a step in India’s larger cultural pathway. “ The Pythian movement is about creating bridges, not boundaries ,” he said. He also mentioned the Youth Pythian Games planned for 2026 in collaboration with Russia, and India’s hosting of the first International Pythian Games in 2027. One of the highlights this year was the introduction of a national-level Pittu (Seven Stones) competition, a childhood street game that many in the audience recognized instantly. The energy around the arena shifted; people cheered in a way that was spontaneous and familiar.   In the boys’ category, Madhya Pradesh secured Gold, Madhya Pradesh also earned Silver, and Odisha claimed Bronze.   In the girls’ category, Madhya Pradesh again took Gold, with Odisha receiving Silver and Rajasthan taking Bronze.   In the girls’ category of the National-level Pittu (Seven Stones) competition, Madhya Pradesh once again clinched the Gold medal At one point, even Mr. Bijender Goel, Mrs. Lalitha Goel, Shri B. H. Anil Kumar (Chairperson) and Mrs. Sneha Venkataramani (Organising Secretary) joined in briefly to try their hand at striking the stone pile. The moment drew laughter and applause from the sidelines — a reminder that cultural memory lives not only in stage art, but in simple games once played in school courtyards and narrow streets. The final day saw performances and recognitions across categories.   In the Junior Group Dance category, Laya Dhwani Academy from Karnataka secured the Gold medal. In the Sub-Junior Dance Solo section, Pavika Kumar (Delhi) won Gold, marking her third straight victory at the National Pythian Games. Maya Krishna (Karnataka) received Silver, while Nikitha S and Tashya B.K (both from Karnataka) shared Bronze. In the Junior Group Dance category, Laya Dhwani Academy (Karnataka) earned Gold, Sheffield Stars (Uttarakhand) took Silver, and the Harshit Naik Group (Karnataka) won Bronze. The stage saw a mix of Bharatanatyam, Kuchipudi, Coorgi traditional dance and folk pieces from Uttarakhand. Each performance carried the particular pace and character of the region it represented, which kept the audience attentive through the day. In the Sambo wrestling competitions, in the boys (18-20yrs) 71 kg category, B Sri Kali Saran from Tamil Nadu bagged the Gold medal while A M Omkar from Karnataka bagged the silver medal. In the boys (under 24) 58kg, R Balaji Naik from Andhra Pradesh won the gold medal and Kishore Kumar from Tamil Nadu won the silver medal. In the girls (14-16yrs) 44 kg category, P Sri Dharanisha from TN won the gold medal and S. Sana from AP won the silver medal. In the girls (8-9yrs) 34kg category, S Nithila and A Riya Sri from TN bagged the gold and silver respectively. Mr. B.H. Anil Kumar, Retired IAS officer said, “ As we conclude the Second National Cultural Pythian Games, I extend my heartfelt appreciation to every participant, artist and organiser. Over these days, we have witnessed India’s cultural brilliance in its purest form. May this spirit of creativity, unity and excellence continue to inspire us long after the Games end ." Mr. Gunaranjan Shetty, President of the Karnataka Wrestling Association, attended the closing ceremony and congratulated the participants. He spoke briefly about Karnataka’s long tradition of supporting artistic and athletic talent in equal measure. The festival was coordinated by a team led by Shri B. H. Anil Kumar, Retired IAS (Chairperson), Mr. Shantanu Agrahari, IAS (President, PCI), Mrs. Sneha Venkataramani (Organising Secretary) and Mr. S. Siva Kumar (Secretary General). Their work ensured that schedules ran on time and that artists and visitors had the support they needed across the venue. As the event concludes, Bengaluru adds another chapter to its identity as a city where older cultural forms and contemporary expression continue to meet. The Pythian Games leave behind a quiet but clear message: traditions stay alive when they are shared, practiced and passed to younger hands.

Goa shocked by MP in final-day thriller

NT Reporter | Porvorim Goa, once firm favourites to win after dominating the first three days, were stunned by Madhya Pradesh, who chased down 328 for a thrilling three-wicket victory on the final day of their Ranji Trophy Group B encounter at the GCA Academy ground, Porvorim, on Tuesday. Resuming at 21 for one, chasing []

Spurned Madhya Pradesh man slits woman's throat, onlookers record videos

'Students Already Christians': Official Amid Conversion Row In Gwalior School

An investigation by the district administration into the alleged religious conversion of children from different states of the country in St Joseph School in Madhya Pradesh's Gwalior district found the allegations to be baseless.

'She Betrayed Me': Man Stabs Woman At Bus Stop, Wipes Hands On Her Scarf

One-sided love turned into brutal violence when a 23-year-old woman was murdered in the middle of the road in Madhya Pradesh's Balaghat district on Tuesday.

Gunfight in Gujarats Bilimora as police bust alleged interstate weapons racket; one injured, four held

AHMEDABAD: A gunfight broke out in Bilimora city of Gujarats Navsari district when the State Monitoring Cell (SMC) swooped in on a gang that had reportedly gathered at a hotel to exchange weapons. As the police closed in, the accused opened fire, sparking a fierce exchange that ended with one gangster shot in the leg and four arrested. The Gujarat Polices SMC seized three country-made pistols and 27 live cartridges from the spot, as investigators now trace the gangs interstate links. A tense morning in Bilimora city turned into a crime thriller when Gujarats State Monitoring Cell (SMC) intercepted a gang trading illegal weapons inside a local hotel. Acting on specific intelligence, the SMC team raided the premises, but what followed was chaos. As officers surrounded the suspects, the gang opened fire in panic while attempting to flee. Two rounds were exchanged, one fired by the gang and another by the police in swift retaliation. One accused, identified as Yashsingh Sundarsingh from Haryana, was hit in the leg during the crossfire and was immediately taken to hospital under police escort. Despite the sudden attack, the SMC team maintained composure and overpowered the gang within minutes. Three others, Rishabh Ashok Sharma (Madhya Pradesh), Manish Kaluram Kumawat (Rajasthan), and Madan Gopiram Kumawat (Rajasthan), were arrested from the spot. The operation also yielded a major arms seizure: three country-made pistols and 27 live cartridges. Confirming the encounter, a senior police officer from the SMC stated: Today morning, a cross-firing incident occurred between the accused persons and the State Monitoring Cell (SMC) team at Bilimora, District Navsari. During the exchange, one accused sustained injuries, and four accused were successfully arrested. A seizure of three country-made pistols and twenty-seven live rounds has been made from their possession. The situation is presently under control, and further details will follow after the FIR registration. Following the shootout, Navsari district police and other units joined the SMC on-site. Preliminary investigations reveal that the arrested men are linked to a notorious interstate criminal network, possibly involved in illegal arms trafficking. Authorities have now launched a deeper probe into the gangs operations across states including Haryana, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan. The Bilimora shootout, brief but explosive, has once again exposed the expanding reach of alleged interstate weapon syndicates operating across Gujarat, even as police tighten their dragnet on gunrunning networks.

Cold wave warning for Delhi, other states of north India, predicts IMD

NEW DELHI: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast cold wave conditions to continue its grip over Northern, Eastern, and Central India during the next few days. According to the Met department, the minimum temperatures in Northwest India are expected to drop by 2-3Celsius in the coming days. Cold to severe cold wave conditions are likely to persist in isolated areas of Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, East and West Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Vidarbha, Jharkhand, and Odisha over the next three-four days, it added. As per the weatherman, cold wave occurs when the minimum temperature at a particular weather station drops significantly below normalspecifically by 4.5-6.4C or moreand when the absolute temperature reaches or falls below certain thresholds (such as 10C in the plains or 0C in the hills). Currently, cold wave and severe cold wave conditions have al ready been reported in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan, with cold wave conditions affecting isolated pockets of Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, and Chhattisgarh since November 9. The IMD has observed that minimum temperatures range from 7-10C in various regions, including Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, northern Haryana, Uttarakhand, East Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Vidarbha, Madhya Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, and Uttar Pradesh. In these areas, minimum temperatures have dropped below normal by 5.1C or more, creating potential health hazards. Additionally, temperatures in Telangana are expected to fall by 3-4C for two-three days, with no significant changes afterward. The IMD has warned that the sudden decline in minimum temperatures could increase the likelihood of various illnesses. Do not ignore shivering; it is the first sign that the body is losing heat. Get indoors, read a health advisory issued by the weather office. In its Agromet advisory, the IMD recommended light and frequent irrigation for standing crops in the evening to protect them from low temperature stresses or cold injuries. Shivering Minimum temperatures in northwest India set to drop by 2-3C Cold to severe cold wave conditions likely to persist in isolated areas of Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, UP, MP, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra, Jharkhand and Odisha over the next 3-4 days Minimum temperatures range from 7-10C in states including J&K, Ladakh, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, northern Haryana, Uttarakhand and others Agromet advisory: Light and frequent irrigation recommended for standing crops in the evening

BJP mocks Rahul for jungle safari in MPs Satpura Tiger Reserve

NEW DELHI: A day before the second phase of the Bihar Assembly polls, the BJP exuded confidence that the NDA was headed for a decisive and historic victory in the elections, as it took a swipe at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his recent jungle safari in Madhya Pradeshs Satpura Tiger Reserve. Speaking at the BJP headquarters on Monday, former Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad dismissed Rahuls visit to the Satpura Tiger Reserve as part of his political tourism. Where is Mr Tourist these days? Heard he went for a tiger safari in Pachmarhi. Rahul Gandhi is just a political tourist, the former minister said, adding, Rahul ji, you keep enjoying your political tourism. You need some rest in the forest of Madhya Pradesh. The people of Bihar are giving their mandate to the NDA once again because of its clean record of good governance and development works. He also took potshots at RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav, who is the INDIA blocs CM face. Dismissing his allegations against the Election Commission as false. Opposition leaders are in a habit of attacking all organs of democracy when results did not go their way, Prasad said. He also reacted sharply to Tejashwis claim that 208 companies of security personnel from BJP-ruled states have been deployed in Bihar for poll duties. Did we send the police (security forces) or the EC to Bihar? Hes making false allegations, the BJP leader expressed. He also hit out at the RJD leader for criticising the poll panel for not disclosing the gender-wise data of electors who cast their votes in the first phase of polling, saying, He should wait. The EC will release the data of all voters, including women and youth. Prasad also took exception to Tejashwis claim that the poll panel had been acting as a tool of the BJP. What kind of language is this? How did his partys leaders win elections in Bihar then? he said.

Wildlife crime trail links Madhya Pradesh poachers to Mumbais luxury circles

Tiger Strike Force busts interstate racket that ferried blackbuck and sambar meat from Madhya Pradesh forests to Mumbais elite through WhatsApp and Telegram

Raja Raghuvanshi-ko sootgipa manderangni kosako bakan gnigipa chargesheet-ko kagen: SP

SHILLONG: Reanggipa May jani 23 tariko, Madhya Pradesh adokoni bia kae rebagipa Raja Raghuvanshi-ko sootanio jak donggipa uni jikgipa Sonam aro gipin manderangni kosako bakan police-rang, gnigipa chargesheet-ko kagen ine Sombar salo, East Khasi Hills ajani Superintendent of Police (SP) Vivek Syiem parakataha. Syiem-ni parakatani gitade, ia gnigipa chargesheet-o sakbonga manderang, chongmotan Raja Raghuvanshi-ni jikgipa []

Madhya Pradesh Cabinet approves hike in Ladli Behna monthly allowance to 1,500

The increase of 250 in the monthly allowance of beneficiaries will cost the State an additional 1,793.75 crore for the ongoing financial year 2025-26

Anwar Qadri disqualified for 5 yrs after removal as Indore councillor

Indore: The Indore divisional commissioner on Monday removed Congress Anwar Qadri, jailed in a case linked to alleged love jihad, from the post of councillor under Madhya Pradesh Municipal Corporation Act 1956 and also declared him ineligible to contest (municipal) elections for the next five years. The term love jihad is used by right-wing groups 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 .

Cold wave to persist across North, East, and Central India for next four days: IMD

NEW DELHI: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast the continuation of cold wave conditions across northern, eastern, and central India for the next four days. Minimum temperatures in northwest India are expected to drop by 23C in the coming days. According to the IMD, cold to severe cold wave conditions are likely to persist in isolated areas of west Madhya Pradesh, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, east and west Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Vidarbha, Jharkhand, and Odisha over the next three to four days. A cold wave, as defined by the IMD, occurs when the minimum temperature at a particular weather station drops significantly below normalspecifically by 4.5C to 6.4C or moreand when the absolute temperature reaches or falls below certain thresholds (10C in the plains or 0C in the hills). Currently, cold wave and severe cold wave conditions have already been reported in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan, while isolated pockets of Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, and Chhattisgarh have also been affected since November 9. The IMD has observed that minimum temperatures are ranging between 7C and 10C in various regions, including Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, northern Haryana, Uttarakhand, east Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Vidarbha, Madhya Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, and Uttar Pradesh. In these areas, temperatures have dropped below normal by 5.1C or more, creating potential health hazards. The department predicts that minimum temperatures in northwest India will remain below normal by 23C over the next four to five days. Additionally, temperatures in Telangana are expected to fall by 34C for two to three days, with no significant changes thereafter. The IMD has warned that the sudden decline in minimum temperatures could increase the likelihood of illnesses such as flu, stuffy nose, and nosebleeds, which can worsen with prolonged exposure to cold. The health advisory cautions, Do not ignore shivering; it is the first sign that the body is losing heat. Get indoors. In its agromet advisory, the IMD has recommended light and frequent irrigation for standing crops in the evening to protect them from low-temperature stress or cold injury in Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, and Jharkhand.

2024 Asia Cup winner Vishnu Raghunathan among two Navy kayakers killed in road mishap in Bhopal

BHOPAL: An early morning killer road mishap claimed the lives of two talented Indian Navy kayakers, including the Asia Cup gold medallist Vishnu Raghunathan in Madhya Pradesh capital Bhopal. Both the kayakers hailed from Kerala. The mishap happened in Bhopals Parwalia area on Sunday morning, when the duo identified as chief petty officer and 2024 Asia Cup gold medallist Vishnu Raghunathan (27) and petty officer Ananth Krishnan (18), were riding a motorcycle to Bhopals Boat Club for being part of an ongoing training camp. The duo was in Bhopal for the training camp of their naval unit and 18-year-old Ananth Krishnan had joined the Navy recently. According to local police sources, the accident happened when the speeding vehicle (possibly a truck) rammed into the motorcycle on the main road near Raksha Vihar Colony. Among the two naval kayakers, Vishnu Raghunathan was a national kayaking champion, who had won the gold medal in the 1000 m K-2 class at the 2024 Asia Cup in Hong Kong. He was counted among the brightest kayaking prospects for the country. The two critically injured kayakers were rushed to the hospital where Vishnu died just after admission, while Ananth succumbed to injuries during treatment some hours later. The forensic teams of the local police, have found blood stains at the accident spot and seized two helmets and a broken pole from there. The motorcycle used by the two kayakers was badly mangled. Primary investigations suggest that the two kayakers were dragged up to around 20-25 meters by the killer heavy vehicle. After lodging a case in the matter, the local police are examining the CCTV grabs from the cameras installed near the Defence Colony, to trace the heavy vehicle and the driver. Shocked by the two deaths, all kayaking-canoeing clubs across MP cancelled their practice sessions on Monday.

Bhopal model found dead under mysterious circumstances; live-in partner missing

BHOPAL: A 27-year-old female model, Khushboo Ahirwar, was found dead under mysterious circumstances on the outskirts of Madhya Pradeshs capital, Bhopal, early Monday morning. According to reports, Khushboo was allegedly abandoned by her live-in partner, Qasim, at a private hospital near Bhainsakhedi on Indore Road. Qasim has been untraceable since then. Doctors at the hospital declared Khushboo dead upon arrival. After being informed by the hospital, local police rushed to the scene, and the body was sent to Gandhi Medical College in Bhopal for autopsy under magisterial supervision. Outside the hospital, Khushboos mother, Laxmi Ahirwar, broke down in grief and alleged that her daughter had been brutally murdered. There were blue injury marks all over her body, her face was swollen, and there were bruises on her private parts as well. My daughter has been murdered brutally, alleged Laxmi. Family sources said Khushboo, a college dropout, had been in a live-in relationship with Qasim, who left her at the hospital and has been missing since. Preliminary police investigations suggest that Khushboo and Qasim were returning from Ujjain to Bhopal when her health deteriorated. Qasim reportedly left her at the hospital on Indore Road and fled. Echoing their mothers sentiments, Khushboos sister also alleged foul play and demanded Qasims immediate arrest. We want justice. The man who killed Khushboo should be arrested immediately and punished severely, she said. Khushboo, who had dropped out of college during her first year of a BA course, had been living in Bhopal for the past three years. Her mother recalled that three days earlier, Qasim had called the family to inform them that Khushboo was with him and that he was taking her to Ujjain. Later, Khushboo herself had called to reassure them about Qasims intentions. Known online by her Instagram handle @DiamondGirl, Khushboo was a rising model in Bhopals fashion circuit. She was also doing part-time jobs while pursuing her dream of becoming a top model. An inquest has been registered, and police have launched a search to locate and question the absconding Qasim. The autopsy report is awaited. The matter is being probed from all angles, including sexual assault and murder, a local police officer said.

MP: Drunk man stabs Dalit friend over caste, strikes him with rock

Madhya Pradesh: A drunken argument between two men over caste in Madhya Pradeshs Gwalior turned violent after one stabbed the other with a knife, before striking him with a heavy rock on Sunday, November 9. Friends, Balveer Valmiki and Vijay Sharma, were residents of Mahavir Colony, according to police. Vijay reportedly called Balveer over for 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 .

IMD issues cold wave warning for Delhi NCR & other states of North India

The India Meteorological Department has issued a cold wave warning for Delhi, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh, with conditions expected from November 10 to November 12, 2025. Severe cold wave conditions are also anticipated in parts of West Madhya Pradesh during the same period. Residents are advised to stay warm and take necessary precautions.

From blackbuck seizure to syndicate bust: MP wildlife crime probe uncovers cross-border hunts

A wildlife meat seizure in Madhya Pradesh has unearthed a sophisticated trophy-hunting syndicate. Operating across nine districts, the group allegedly targeted protected animals for affluent clients, mimicking African safari hunts. Forensic data has revealed extensive poaching activities between 2022 and 2024, leading to a high-profile investigation.

Rahul: Govt set to change, guard against vote theft

PATNA: Ccongress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday turned the heat on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah and Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar of vote theft in the country. Addressing a public meeting in Kishanganj on the last day of campaign, Rahul said that vote theft would eventually be caught and these individuals would be no exception. Protecting the Constitution and preventing vote theft is everybodys duty, he asserted. He alleged that earlier votes had been stolen in Maharashtra, Haryana and Madhya Pradesh. Similar attempts are being made in Bihar to steal votes, he said, adding that the Opposition party workers in cooperation with people would thwart vote theft attempts. He referred to what he called a hydrogen bomb in Haryana, saying the evidence of manipulation there had silenced BJP. BJP leaders are voting in two states each. PM Modi and Amit Shah dont win polls they win by stealing votes, he said.Calling the Bihar polls as part of a wider ideological struggle, Congress leader said, There is a battle between two ideologies in India. On one side is RSS, which controls caste, language and religion. On the other is Congress and Mahagathbandhan, which seek to unite every caste, religion and community. Referring to Bharat Jodo Yatra, Rahul said he walked over 4000-km to open a shop of love in the market of hatred. Modi has hatred of blood while I have love in mine. That is the difference between us, he told the gathering. He also accused BJP led NDA government of deliberately distracting the youth from issues such as unemployment and education. Ask yourself: why are the youth not getting jobs? How will they study when colleges and universities are closing? Bihars youths are working in other states as labourers, he added. He claimed that Mahagathbandhan would form next government. There is a cent per cent change. But you must prevent BJP from vote theft. Remain vigilant at polling stations on the day polling will be held (November 11), he said. Have more evidence of vote theft, will make it public Speaking in MPs Pachmarhi, Rahul raised the issue of vote theft and SIR of electoral rolls. Vote theft has not just happened in Haryana, but also in Maharashtra, MP and Chhattisgarh. Weve more evidence about it, which we will make public gradually, he told journalists there.

PhysicsWallah remains bullish on online edu; bets big on offline expansion: Co-founder Alakh Pandey

NEW DELHI, Nov 9 : Edtech unicorn PhysicsWallah, which remains bullish on the online medium of education, is also betting big on its offline expansion by opening new learning centres in cities where demand is high, its co-founder and CEO Alakh Pandey said. The company plans to set up centres in several new locations, including Muzaffarpur (Bihar), Dhanbad (Jharkhand), Akola and Latur (Maharashtra), Rajkot (Gujarat), Ujjain (Madhya Pradesh), Bhatinda (Punjab), Jorhat (Assam), and Chennai (Tamil Nadu), according to the draft [] The post PhysicsWallah remains bullish on online edu; bets big on offline expansion: Co-founder Alakh Pandey appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Four dead, three injured as SUV hits residents in MP

REWA: Four people were killed and three seriously injured after a speeding sports utility vehicle (SUV) ploughed into residents standing outside a house in Madhya Pradeshs Rewa district on Sunday, an official said. The accident occurred around 5.30 pm in Tendua Kothar village, approximately 50 km from the district headquarters and within the jurisdiction of Garh police station. Eyewitnesses reported that the SUV, travelling from Chhattisgarh to Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh, first collided with a motorcycle. The vehicle then went out of control, striking a group of people outside a house before crashing into an electricity pole, which collapsed due to the impact. Three bystanders and the motorcyclist, Kamlesh Singh (35), died at the scene, while three others sustained serious injuries, officials said. Collector Pratibha Pal told reporters that the bystanders, identified as Ramnaresh Saket (35), Ruchi Saket (12) and Ranjana Saket (13), belonged to the same family. The injured are receiving treatment at Sanjay Gandhi Memorial Hospital in Rewa. Angry villagers blocked the road, demanding compensation for the victims. They alleged that the police arrived at the scene long after the incident. Police have sent the bodies for post-mortem examination and an investigation is underway.

Rahul Gandhi earns 10 push-up 'punishment' for late arrival at Congress training camp in MP

Rahul Gandhi received a 'punishment' of ten push-ups for arriving two minutes late to a Congress training camp in Madhya Pradesh. Party leaders confirmed this adherence to a strict discipline rule, emphasizing equality within the party. Gandhi later departed for campaigning in Bihar.

Tribal Women Fall At Officer's Feet In Madhya Pradesh, Plead For Justice

In a heart-wrenching scene that exposes the plight of tribal communities facing land grabs in Madhya Pradesh, two tribal women in Sheopur's Karahal block fell at the feet of the local Tehsildar, pleading for help.

Minor girl gang-raped after being dragged to school premises in Madhya Pradesh; three held

The two accused men have been sent to judicial custody by a court while the minor accused has been sent to a juvenile home.

Bhopal Metro Station Row Hits Madhya Pradesh Ahead of Rollout

The digging work on the road began on Saturday

Rahul Gandhi Alleges Vote Theft In MP And Chhattisgarh, Names PM, Amit Shah 7 CEC | News18

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MPPSC State Service Examination result for 2023 session declared: Check list of top 10 performers here

The Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC) has declared the 2023 State Services Examination final results, concluding a multi-stage recruitment process for 229 vacancies. Ankit secured the first rank, followed by Neelam Gadge and Ankit Singhai. The examination process, including mains and interviews, concluded with the results announced on November 8, 2025.

SC to hear on Monday plea against quashing of amendment to MP higher judicial service rules

New Delhi, Nov 9: The Supreme Court is slated to hear on Monday a plea challenging an order of the Madhya Pradesh High Court that quashed an amendment to the Madhya Pradesh Higher Judicial Service (Recruitment and conditions of Service) Rules, 1994, for appointments to the post of district judge. The amendment introduced in 2015 allowed the high court to fill the posts of district judge (entry point) by judges from the district court if appropriate candidates were not found [] The post SC to hear on Monday plea against quashing of amendment to MP higher judicial service rules appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

SIR a bid to institutionalise vote theft: Rahul Gandhi

Pachmarhi: Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Sunday alleged that the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls is an attempt to cover up vote theft and institutionalise it. Speaking to reporters here, Gandhi also said he believes that like Haryana, vote theft took place in Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra and Chhattisgarh 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 .

Rahul Gandhi alleges 'vote theft' cover-up through electoral roll revision

Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Sunday accused the Election Commission of India (ECI) and the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of attempting to institutionalise what he called vote theft through the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls across several states. Speaking to reporters in Pachmarhi, where he is attending a training camp for Madhya Pradesh district Congress presidents, Gandhi claimed that the SIR process, launched on November 4 in nine states and three Union Territories was a deliberate attempt to cover up large-scale irregularities in voter lists. Vote theft is an issue, and the SIR now is about covering it up and institutionalising the system, Gandhi alleged. The Congress leader asserted that the problem was not confined to one state, alleging that similar manipulation of voter rolls had occurred in Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Chhattisgarh. A few days ago, I made a presentation on Haryana. The data clearly showed that around 25 lakh votes, roughly one in every eight, were stolen, Gandhi claimed. After examining that data, I believe the same thing has happened in MP, Maharashtra, and Chhattisgarh. This is part of a system created by the BJP and the Election Commission. Gandhi said that the Congress had gathered extensive evidence of the alleged discrepancies and would release the information in phases. We have a lot of detailed information, and what we have shown so far is only a small part, he said. Democracy and the Constitution framed by Babasaheb Ambedkar are under direct attack. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, and Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar are all working together in partnership. Because of this, Bharat Mata is being harmed. Rahul Gandhi reiterated that his campaign against vote theft would continue and that the Congress would push for transparency and accountability in the electoral process. (With inputs from PTI)

SIR A Bid To Institutionalise Vote Theft, Claims Rahul Gandhi

PACHMARHI (MP), Nov 9: Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Sunday alleged that the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in an attempt to cover up vote theft and institutionalise it. Gandhi arrived in Pachmarhi hill town in Narmadapuram on Saturday to take part in the Madhya Pradesh district Congress presidents training camp. Vote theft is an issue and SIR now, it is about covering it up and institutionalising the system, the Congress MP claimed [] The post SIR A Bid To Institutionalise Vote Theft, Claims Rahul Gandhi appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

SIR a bid to cover up and institutionalise 'vote theft', claims Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi claims the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls aims to hide and formalize vote theft. He believes this practice occurred in Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Chhattisgarh, similar to Haryana. Gandhi stated that democracy and Ambedkar's Constitution are under attack by Prime Minister Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, and the Chief Election Commissioner.

Madhya Pradesh school gets steel plates after video with children eating on newspapers sparks outrage

The video of food served on newspapers went viral on Tuesday (November 4), following which the authorities cancelled the contract of the self-help group responsible for preparing meals

MP school gets steel plates after children seen eating on newspapers

Sheopur: A primary school in Madhya Pradeshs Sheopur district has got steel plates after a viral video showed its students having mid-day meal on a newspaper, drawing severe criticism, including from Congress MP Rahul Gandhi. BJP leader and former state minister Ramniwas Rawat and Sub-Divisional Magistrate Abhishek Mishra joined the students of the government school Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

Madhya Pradesh School Gets Steel Plates After Viral Video Shows Students Eating on Newspapers

After a viral video showed students eating mid-day meals on newspapers, a government school in Sheopur, Madhya Pradesh, received new steel plates. Officials and BJP leader Ramniwas Rawat joined the children for lunch to review conditions.

Rahul Gandhi rallies Congress in Madhya Pradesh, urges brave fight against BJP for 2028

BHOPAL: Amid a hectic Bihar Assembly election campaign, Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi took time off on Saturday to address the Madhya Pradesh Congress units training camp for newly appointed district and city chiefs at the hill station of Pachmarhi. The former Congress president spoke to leaders appointed under the Sangathan Srijan Abhiyan, an organisational restructuring initiative launched by him from Bhopal in June. Gandhi emphasised the need to strengthen the organisation, ensure ideological clarity, and build a direct connect with the public to prepare for the 2028 Assembly elections in Madhya Pradesh. The address and his preceding meeting with senior state leaders came as the Election Commission of India began a Special Intensive Revision of voter lists in the state. @RahulGandhi / pic.twitter.com/bSBlciPmTO MP Congress (@INCMP) November 8, 2025 According to party sources, Gandhi urged the Congress leadership at all levels to battle the BJP bravely, saying such determination was key to forming a Congress government in 2028. At the training session, Gandhi reportedly said the Congress had been losing elections in Madhya Pradesh by narrow margins. Weve to fight the elections bravely, which alone could result in the formation of a Congress government in MP, he said. He urged district and city chiefs to work inclusively, strengthen the organisation at the grassroots, and raise the issues of ordinary citizensparticularly farmersmore assertively. Before addressing the camp, Gandhi chaired a meeting with senior state leaders, including MPCC chief Jitu Patwari, Leader of Opposition Umang Singhar, former Chief Minister Digvijaya Singh, former minister Kamleshwar Patel, and former Union minister Arun Yadav. His 19-hour stay in Pachmarhis assumed significance as he had reportedly expressed displeasure two months ago over some appointments made under the Sangathan Srijan Abhiyan in the BJP-ruled state. Sources said the meeting covered organisational issues and political challenges in the BJP-ruled state, with one senior leader stressing the need for key decisions to be made by consensus. After the session, Gandhi was expected to dine with district and city unit chiefs and their families before returning to Bihar on Sunday morning to resume campaigning. Party president Mallikarjun Kharge is also expected to address the training camp soon. Earlier on Saturday, before flying to Madhya Pradesh, Gandhi posted on X a video showing children being served mid-day meals on scrap paper at a government school in Sheopur districts Vijaypur block. Im going to Madhya Pradesh today. Ever since I saw that children are being served mid-day meals in newspapers, my heart has been shattered. These are the same innocent children on whose dreams the future of the country rests, and they arent even getting a plate of meal with dignity, the Congress MP wrote. Over 20 years of BJP government, and theyve even stolen the childrens plate their development is just an illusion. The PM and CM should be ashamed over this, Indias future is in a pitiable state, he added. Meanwhile, mocking Gandhis visit to Pachmarhi, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said at a poll rally in Bihar, One can very well understand the condition of Congress and Mahagathbandhan in Bihar, as one of their star campaigners Rahul Gandhi has preferred to escape the poll battleground to be on a pleasure trip in the hills of our state. Its like a groom running away while the decorated horse is ready to take him to marriage.

MP: Stray dogs bite 40 persons in two days in Damoh district

Damoh: Stray dogs have bitten at least 40 persons over two days in Madhya Pradeshs Damoh district, including 35 attacks by just two canines, officials said on Saturday. The Patera primary health centre received 25 dog bite cases on Friday and Saturday, said block medical officer Dr Ashok Badoniya, adding that all patients had been 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 .

15-Year-Old Dragged Inside School Compound, Gang-Raped In Madhya Pradesh

A 15-year-old girl was gang-raped by two men and a minor inside the premises of a government primary school in Madhya Pradesh's Mauganj district on Friday.

DCGI orders states to enforce revised Schedule M norms, launch inspections of drug units

NEW DELHI: In a bid to enforce Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) at drug manufacturing companies, Indias drug regulator has asked all states and Union Territories (UTs) to start inspections to confirm strict compliance with the revised Schedule M norms. In a notice to all state and UT drug controllers, the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI), Dr Rajeev Singh Raghuvanshi, said, Immediate inspection and action shall be initiated right now for those units that have not applied for the extension, as the revised Schedule M is already applicable for such units. The notice, dated November 7, said, In case any manufacturing unit is found non-complying to the requirements of revised schedule M during inspections, strict action shall be initiated against such units as per the provisions of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act and rules thereunder. The direction has come in the light of deaths of over 20 children in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan due to cough syrups contaminated with diethylene glycol (DEG), a toxic industrial solvent. Highlighting that the direction be treated as a top priority, the DCGI has also asked the states to submit monthly reports detailing inspections, observations made, and the actions taken following these inspections. It also directed states to initiate planning for conducting relevant inspections of manufacturing units that have applied for an extension of the revised Schedule M. It said that the effective date for revised Schedule M implementation for them is January 1, 2026, for verifying their compliance with the requirements. Speaking with the TNIE , Ravi Udaya Bhaskar, honorary director general, All India Drugs Control Officers' Confederation (AIDCOC), the apex body of drug control officers in the country, said, Its good that government has not extended the implementation of amended schedule M uniformly for large scale and micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSME) despite demands from the industry. Its going to build a quality culture in the country, he added. Experts said the latest direction indicates that the drug regulator could end the current extension of timelines, valid till December 31, 2025, granted to thousands of MSMEs for complying with the revised Schedule M. There are an estimated 10,000 pharma units, of which over 8,000 are MSMEs. The centre had notified the implementation of the revised Schedule M standards, which are in line with the World Health Organisation's (WHO) Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and other international standards, in December 2023. However, it gave MSMEs more time to comply with the standards. The centre initially gave the MSME six months to comply with the manufacturing standards, then extended the timeline to December 2025 in January this year.

Indian non-profit Educate Girls receives Magsaysay Award, dedicates honour to 55,000 volunteers

Founded in 2007, Educate Girls works across more than 30,000 villages in Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Bihar to break cycles of poverty and illiteracy

'Voter turnout indicates NDA leading in Bihar election, forming govt again,' says MP CM Mohan Yadav

Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav expressed confidence in NDA's absolute majority in Bihar polls, citing high first-phase turnout. He also critiqued Rahul Gandhi's visit, suggesting it signals Congress's defeat. The first phase saw a 65.08% voter turnout, a significant increase from previous elections, with the second phase scheduled for November 11.

PM, CM should be ashamed: Rahul Gandhi on kids having mid-day meals on newspapers in Madhya Pradesh

I am heading to Madhya Pradesh today. And ever since I saw this news that children there are being served mid-day meals on newspapers, my heart is broken, said Congress leader Rahul Gandhi.

88,000 infiltrators sent back during UPA rule, BJP Govt found only 2,400: Digvijaya

BHOPAL, Nov 8: Pooh-poohing the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, Congress veteran Digvijaya Singh on Saturday claimed that the BJP-led government found only 2,400 infiltrators in 11 years while 88,000 such people had been sent back during the UPA rule. The former Madhya Pradesh chief minister was referring to the assertion that the SIR was intended to weed out infiltrators. The BJP is shouting `infiltrators in the Bihar assembly polls, but what is the fact? 88,000 people [] The post 88,000 infiltrators sent back during UPA rule, BJP Govt found only 2,400: Digvijaya appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Decoding The Math Behind Women-Centric Schemes: Can They Swing Bihar?

In Indian elections, few strategies have proven as effective as targeted welfare schemes. The 2024 Maharashtra and 2023 Madhya Pradesh assembly elections offer compelling evidence.

The Trident Group and PGTI Jointly Announce the Inaugural 'Trident Open' Golf Tournament

Prize Purse of INR 1 crore Field to feature leading names such as PGTI Ranking leader Yuvraj Sandhu, Arjun Prasad, N Thangaraja, Shaurya Bhattacharya & Angad Cheema    Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI), the official sanctioning body of professional golf in India, today jointly announced the inaugural edition of the Trident Open golf tournament which will be held at the esteemed Chandigarh Golf Club from November 11 – 14, 2025. The tournament carries a prize purse of INR 1 crore.   Rajya Sabha MP & Trident Group Chairman Emeritus Padma Shri Rajinder Gupta with PGTI and Chandigarh Golf Club officials at the launch of the inaugural 'Trident Open' Golf Tournament   The tournament will be preceded by the Am-Am event on November 8 and the Pro-Am event on November 9.   The tournament is supported by Title Sponsor Trident Group . Trident Group is an Indian business conglomerate and global player led by the dynamic Mr. Rajinder Gupta, Member Parliament (Rajya Sabha) and Chairman. Headquartered in Ludhiana, Punjab, Trident is one of the largest players in home textiles in India and abroad. The company operates in three major business segments: Textiles, Paper (Wheat Straw-based), and Chemicals, with its manufacturing facilities in Punjab and Madhya Pradesh.   Unveiling trophy of the 'Trident Open' Golf Tournament Rajya Sabha MP & Trident Group Chairman Emeritus Padma Shri Rajinder Gupta with officials from PGTI and Chandigarh Golf Club   The tournament will feature leading Indian professionals such as 2025 PGTI Ranking leader Yuvraj Sandhu, Arjun Prasad, Shaurya Bhattacharya, Angad Cheema, Om Prakash Chouhan and Manu Gandas, to name a few.   Besides Yuvraj Sandhu and Angad Cheema, the Chandigarh Tricity will be represented by the likes of Jairaj Singh Sandhu, Akshay Sharma, Ravi Kumar, Abhijit Singh Chadha, Brijesh Kumar, Raunil Kukar, Anant Singh Ahlawat, Amrit Lal, Chandarjeet Yadav, Brashwarpal Singh, Umed Kumar (PGTI NEXGEN Order of Merit champion), Vasu Sehgal and Vishav Pratap Singh Gill, to name a few.     The prominent foreign names in the field include Sri Lankans N Thangaraja and K Prabagaran, Bangladeshis Jamal Hossain, Md Siddikur Rahman, Badal Hossain and Md Akbar Hossain, Americans Koichiro Sato and Derek Trofimczuk, Nepal’s Subash Tamang, Italy’s Federico Zucchetti and Uganda’s Joshua Seale.   Twenty-one-year-old Shubham Jaglan, former India No. 1 in the Junior Category, who has recently been playing college golf in the United States, will be making his PGTI debut at this week’s Trident Open.   This is a 72-hole stroke-play tournament featuring a field of 126 players including 123 professionals and three amateurs. The cut will be applied after the first 36 holes. The top 50 players and ties will make the halfway cut and continue to play for another 36 holes.   Padma Shri Rajinder Gupta, Member Parliament (Rajya Sabha) and Chairman Emeritus , Trident Group , said, “ We are delighted to announce the launch of the inaugural Trident Open Golf Championship, in collaboration with the Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI), and under the esteemed leadership of Kapil Dev Ji—a true sporting international icon and a symbol of national pride. This initiative stands as testament to Trident’s unwavering commitment to the promotion of sports and the pursuit of excellence across all spheres of human endeavour. At Trident, we view golf as more than just a sport—it is a discipline that reflects precision, strategy, and connection, all of which deeply resonate with our core values of fostering meaningful and enduring partnerships. We are especially honoured to host this prestigious event at the Chandigarh Golf Club, affectionately known as the ‘Nursery of Indian Golf’, celebrated for its rich legacy of shaping champions who have brought glory to the nation .”   Mr. Kapil Dev, President, Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI), said, “ It gives me great pleasure to join hands with the Trident Group to announce the inaugural Trident Open, an event that reflects the growing strength and stature of professional golf in India. Our partnership with the Trident Group highlights our shared commitment to nurturing excellence and expanding opportunities for professional golfers across the country. The Chandigarh Golf Club, one of the leading championship venues in the country with a rich legacy of producing champion golfers, provides the ideal setting to stage the inaugural Trident Open. I extend my best wishes to all competitors and hope this tournament becomes a proud tradition in the years to come .”   Chandigarh Golf Club , said, “ It is a matter of immense pride for The Chandigarh Golf Club to host the inaugural edition of the PGTI’s Trident Open and a pleasure to have the Trident Group support golf. We have partnered with PGTI over the years and it has been a privilege to bring their prestigious tournaments to the City Beautiful. This tournament will provide a great opportunity for our members and golf fans in the Tricity to witness golf of the highest quality. On behalf of The Chandigarh Golf Club, I extend my warmest welcome to all participants of the Trident Open 2025 and wish them an enjoyable and memorable event on our hallowed greens which has been a nursery for golf in India .”   The venue for the tournament, the Chandigarh Golf Club, is home to a 7,202-yard, 18-hole, Par-72 course, known for its tight fairways, which are lined by thick mango, jamun, eucalyptus and kikar trees and thick roughs. There are quite a few dogleg holes here, but none gives the players a chance to take the shortcut as tall trees almost always guard the corners. The Club also possesses one of the longest Par-5s in India, the seventh hole, which measures 613 yards.   PGTI’s continuous efforts to grow professional golf in India are supported all year round by its Tour Partners Rolex, Amul, IndusInd Bank, Victorious Choice, Campa, Amrutanjan Electro Plus, Golf Plus Monthly and Golf Design India.

Maha Kumbh viral girl Monalisa finds work in Hyderabad

Hyderabad: Monalisa Bhonsle from Indore, Madhya Pradesh, was selling rudraksha beads and flowers at the Kumbh Mela when her life took a surprising turn. A random photograph of her, taken by a visitor, went viral on social media. Her expressive eyes, calm smile, and simple charm captured millions of hearts. Within days, she was known Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

PM, CM should be ashamed: Rahul while sharing video of kids having mid-day meals in MP on newspapers

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi shared a video showing school children in Madhya Pradesh receiving mid-day meals on newspapers. He expressed his dismay, stating that the Chief Minister and Prime Minister should be ashamed. Gandhi alleged that the Bharatiya Janata Party's development is an illusion, and their success stems from 'vyavastha' or the system.

Madhya Pradesh Records Over 10 Lakh Stray Dogs: NHM Report

Six major cities account for the highest number of dog bite cases as state targets rabies-free status by 2030

Drunk Cop Rams Multiple Motorbikes In Madhya Pradesh, Kills Teacher

A peaceful Friday evening turned into a scene of tragedy and carnage on the Neemuch-Jawad Road in Madhya Pradesh after an Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) allegedly drove drunk and rammed his vehicle into multiple motorcycles.

Over 60,000 youngsters appointed by forest, health department, says MP CM Mohan Yadav

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav announced over 60,000 government job appointments in Forest and Health departments, with plans to fill over a lakh more. He personally distributed appointment letters to 877 new recruits, including Forest Guards, Range Officers, specialists, and nursing officers, highlighting the government's commitment to employment generation.

Video showing children being served mid-day meal on scrap paper in Madhya Pradesh school sparks outrage

The video sparked massive outrage on the internet with people questioning the quality of food served to under the flagship Pradhan Mantri Poshan Shakti Nirman (PM Poshan) scheme

Incredible India splash at World Travel Market in London

LONDON, Nov 7: Ministers from several Indian states called on the members of the diaspora based in the UK to act as cultural ambassadors for the lesser-known gems that the Asian country has to offer to the travellers. Ministers from Rajasthan, Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Goa also highlighted the overwhelmingly positive response at the World Travel Market (WTM) 2025 while speaking at a special Travellers Paradise event here. The event was hosted by the High Commission of India in [] The post Incredible India splash at World Travel Market in London appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Rahul Gandhi accuses NDA of reducing Bihars people to labourers, vows revival under Mahagathbandhan

PATNA: Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Friday accused the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government of urning the people of Bihar into labourers over the past 20 years. Addressing a public rally in Bhagalpur, the Congress MP appealed to people to support the Mahagathbandhan to enable it to form the next government in Bihar for the states rapid development. If you want industries to be set up, quality education, and good governance, then vote for Mahagathbandhan, he told the gathering. Gandhi also renewed his allegations of voter fraud in the Haryana Assembly elections, stating that Haryana has 20 million electors, but there are over 2.5 million fake voters in the states voter list. He claimed that members of the BJP live in Uttar Pradesh and vote in both Uttar Pradesh and Haryana . Gandhi alleged that the name of a Brazilian woman appeared 22 times in Haryanas voter list. In Haryana, one household has 500 voters, and another has 60. When we inquired, no one lived in the houses, he said, adding that the Congress had provided proof of how votes were stolen in Haryana. He accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, and the Election Commission of conspiring to manipulate votes in Haryana, as well as vote theft in the Lok Sabha, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, and Chhattisgarh elections. He also criticised the Election Commissions Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar, accusing it of removing Mahagathbandhan supporters names and withholding voter lists until the last minute. Rahul said that the Prime Minister often talked about reducing data prices so that youth can make reels and earn money. But the money spent on data goes to big companies. This is an attempt to distract the youth so that they dont demand jobs, he told the crowd. He later interacted with the weavers of Bhagalpur, known as the Silk City of Bihar. Rahul was in Bhagalpur to address a rally in support of Mahagathbandhan candidates. Congress sitting MLA Ajeet Sharma, who is seeking re-election from the seat, was also present. On eve of Bihar polls, Rahul Gandhi drops 'H files', alleges theft of over 25 lakh votes in Haryana elections

NIA files fresh chargesheet in Bhopal terror conspiracy case

The case was originally registered in May 2023 by the Bhopal Anti-Terror Squad (ATS), based on information that HuT members were clandestinely recruiting Muslim youths in Madhya Pradesh and other parts of India to overthrow the democratically elected Union government and establish a Sharia-based Caliphate, the NIA said.

First UT Ladakh Volleyball Teams Flagged Off for 69th SGFI National Championships

Kargil, November 07: The first-ever Volleyball teams of the Union Territory of Ladakh in the Under-19 and Under-17 Boys and Girls categories were today flagged off by Director Youth Services and Sports, UT Ladakh, Tahir Hussain Zabdavi, from Kargil. The teams are proceeding to Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh to represent Ladakh in the 69th [] The post First UT Ladakh Volleyball Teams Flagged Off for 69th SGFI National Championships appeared first on Kashmir Media Watch .

After India's World Cup triumph, MP CM Mohan Yadav promises to reinstate pacer Kranti Gauds suspended father

BHOPAL: The World Cup winning feat of the talented 22-year-old pace bowler Kranti Gaud has rekindled her suspended police constable father's hopes of being reinstated. Kranti was felicitated by her home states chief minister Mohan Yadav at a function in Madhya Pradesh's capital Bhopal on Friday, along with her parents Munna Singh Gaud and Neelam Singh Gaud, besides coach Rajeev Birthare. The occasion also saw the MP CM promising that he would initiate the process of reinstating Kranti's father as per the existing rules. Ive come to know about your familys difficulties, there is provision of appeal to the state government. We will certainly work for the reinstatement of your father as per the existing rules, the CM assured Kranti and her parents. Back in 2012, Krantis father was suspended from service due to an incident reportedly during the election process. Since then, the family has had to face many hardships resulting in Krantis elder brothers working as labourers and bus conductors to ensure the livelihood of the family comprising six children, of whom she is the youngest. A native of Ghuwara village of Chhatarpur district in MPs Bundelkhand region, Kranti has been leading the Indian teams pace attack since July and performed particularly well during the tour of England. Addressing the event where Kranti also interacted with girls from the Madhya Pradesh Sports Academy, the CM announced that she will be honoured on November 15 in Jabalpur during the state-level function celebrating tribal icon Bhagwan Birsa Munda Jayanti. He also announced the construction of a new cricket stadium in Krantis home district Chhatarpur to support players practice and development.

Madhya Pradesh police recruits told to read Bhagavad Gita; Congress slams move as bid to saffronise force

BHOPAL: Around 4,000 newly recruited Madhya Pradesh police constables undergoing training at eight centres have been directed to read chapters from the 'Bhagavad Gita' every evening during the Hindu month of Margashirsha. Additional Director General of Police (Training) Raja Babu Singh maintained that the initiative aims to guide trainee constables toward leading righteous and disciplined lives. It will help the newly recruited strike a balance between intelligence quotient (IQ) and emotional quotient (EQ). At a time when a young student is getting killed by on-duty constables in Bhopal, reading chapters of the Bhagavad Gita will certainly have a positive effect on the lives of the newly recruited cops, the ADG (Training) told the TNIE on Friday. The Margashirsha month which started from Thursday, as per scriptures is the month of Lord Krishna. He himself says in the Srimad Bhagavad Gita that Masaanam Margashirshoham, meaning I am Margashirsha among months. The superintendent of police (SPs) of all police training schools have been asked to make the recruits undergoing training there, to read one chapter of the Srimad Bhagavad Gita, if possible, before the meditation at night throughout the holy month of Margashirsha. Reading the Bhagavad Gita will help the recruits the art of living a spartan life, he added. Notably, the directive comes four months after the ADG (Training) had encouraged recruits to recite verses from Goswami Tulsidass Ramcharitmanas, believing it would instil discipline and ethical clarity among them. The opposition Congress, however, has criticised the move, calling it an attempt to radicalise and saffronise the police force. In a democratic country like India, each and every individual is at liberty to follow their religion and faith. What has been directed by the ADG-Training is an attempt to radicalise the police force in MP. Its not in line with the spirit of our countrys Constitution, state Congress spokesperson Bhupendra Gupta said, while slamming the state polices training wings head. The ruling BJP has defended the ADG-Trainings decision and criticised the Congress for opposing the initiative. Its shocking that people of one political party are terming the Bhagavad Gita as communal. The ancient book is revered by people across the world for its content about lifes philosophy and not religion, but the Congress seems to be determined to communalise it. ADG (Training) Raja Babu Singhs focus on the Bhagavad Gita isnt new. While being posted as the ADG of Gwalior Range some years back, he had distributed Bhagavad Gita copies among jail inmates and initiated similar reading sessions. Singh is not only focusing on making the young recruits recite the chapters from the Bhagavad Gita every evening till December 4 at the eight PTS. He also plans to hold three days of Heartfulness Meditation sessions between December 19 and 21, marking World Meditation Day on December 21. Sessions will be conducted at heritage and historical sites such as Upper Lake (Bhopal), Rajwada (Indore), Dhuandhar Falls (Jabalpur), Mahakaleshwar Temple (Ujjain), and Khajuraho Temples (Chhatarpur). The programme will be open to all citizens and led by 76 trained Heartfulness instructors within police ranks across 55 districts, with zero cost to the department.

Mid-Day Meal Served On Scrap Paper In Madhya Pradesh School, Officials Launch Probe

A disturbing footage showed children sitting on the floor of the school compound with no shelter, and their meal being served on scrap paper instead of plates.

Indore Man, 70, Presumed Dead By Family Comes 'Back To Life' Before Funeral

A home that plunged into mourning in Madhya Pradesh's Indore erupted in joy after a 70-year-old man, presumed dead by his family, started breathing again even as preparations were underway for his funeral, a relative said on Friday.

Bhagavad Gita Recitals In Madhya Pradesh Police Training Spark Political Row

A recent directive from the Madhya Pradesh Police Training Wing asking recruits to read chapters from the Bhagavad Gita has triggered a sharp political row.

Madhya Pradesh To Conduct Bhagavad Gita Sessions For Constables Training

After Ramcharitmanas, the Madhya Pradesh Police training wing has directed all its centres to hold Bhagavad Gita recital sessions for their recruits, as this will help them lead a ighteous life.

TN eyes Olympic podium with Trap-Skeet shooting academy

CHENNAI: With an eye on the 2032 and 2036 Olympics, Tamil Nadu is all set to establish its first international standard six-station trap range and a Trap and Skeet Shooting Academy in Vandalur about 30km south of Chennai on about 18 hectares of land at a cost of `17 crore. The Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu (SDAT) has floated a tender calling contractors to establish this facility which will consist of Trap houses, High and Low houses, shooting platforms and related infrastructure. SDAT took technical inputs from national coach Vikram Chopra to come up with this proposal, member secretary J Meghanatha Reddy IAS said. Trap and skeet shooting is an Olympic sport where competitors aim at moving targets called clay pigeons using a shotgun. Though the sport is at a nascent stage in India and Tamil Nadu, its popularity is on the rise with prominent champions from the state including Prithviraj Tondaiman the first Olympic shooter from south India and SM Yugan, Nilaa Rajaa Baalu, and Anthra Rajasekar at the junior international level. According to Reddy and Tondaiman, the creation of this international-standard facility aims to kill multiple birds with one stone. It will help develop an ecosystem for the sport and make it more accessible, given that the lack of ranges remains a major hurdle for enthusiasts. The SDAT shooting range is being planned to create Olympic and Asian Games champions in the near future, Reddy said. Currently, Tamil Nadu has only two or three practice ranges, including one privately established by Tondaimans family near Tiruchy. The new government facility is expected to bridge this gap significantly. The proposed range will also provide organisers with a venue to host national and international tournaments and training camps. At present, the only international-standard range in India is in New Delhi, and when it is unavailable, events are shifted to places like Bhatinda. With hundreds of shooters participating, the lack of international-standard ranges prolongs tournaments to more than a month, Tondaiman said. Given its proximity to Chennai, the Old Mahabalipuram Road (OMR), and the Grand Southern Trunk (GST) Road, the Vandalur facility will also offer multiple accommodation and hospitality options for visiting shooters. Tondaiman told TNIE that the establishment of a similar academy in Madhya Pradesh a few years ago had transformed the sport in that state. The majority of shooters in the Indian team currently are from MP, he said, expressing hope that the Vandalur academy would have a similar impact on Tamil Nadus shooting prospects. Hit bullseye at vandalur Location: Vandalur, about 30 km south of Chennai Project Cost: Rs 17crore Area: 18 hectares Executing Agency: Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu (SDAT)

Man Serves Jail Time Over Name Mix-Up, Gets Rs 2 Lakh Compensation

The Madhya Pradesh High Court's division bench has imposed a fine of Rs 2 lakh on Shahdol Collector Kedar Singh in connection with wrongful action taken under the National Security Act (NSA).

Fraudsters Posing as Bank Staff Cheat Bizman of `1.66 Cr

According to the complainant, he recently bid and won a tender for civic works in Madhya Pradesh

Man Robbed, Loses Leg. Cops Take Him To Hospital, Leave Limb Behind

A labourer was robbed of Rs 500 by four men and his leg was held on a railway track until a train ran over it, severing the limb, in Madhya Pradesh's Ujjain on Wednesday.

Blackbuck Meat Sold To Elites, Influential Families, Madhya Pradesh Hunting Gang Busted

What began as a routine vehicle check near Indore has unraveled into one of the most shocking wildlife crime rackets in recent years a multi-state Blackbuck poaching and meat smuggling network that allegedly supplied the endangered animals meat.

Good news for Yami Gautam, Emraan Hashmi's Haq as Madhya Pradesh HC dismisses plea by Shah Bano's daughter to...

Haq, starring Yami Gautam Dhar and Emraan Hashmi in lead roles, has been inspired by the life and legal struggle of Shah Bano Begum, on whose petition the Supreme Court in 1985 passed a ruling granting divorced Muslim women the right to maintenance.

Madhya Pradesh: Elderly couple found murdered in Balaghat home, throats slit; second double murder in 2 months

The victim was a retired government driver. He has two sons, both of whom live in Nagpur.

MP High Court clears way for release of Shah Bano-inspired film 'Haq', dismisses daughters plea

INDORE: The Madhya Pradesh High Court has dismissed a petition filed by the daughter of Shah Bano Begum, whose legal battle to get alimony from ex-husband became a landmark case, seeking a stay on the release of Hindi film 'Haq', holding that it was devoid of merits. The order, passed by the Indore bench of the high court on November 4 and whose copy was delivered on Thursday, cleared the way for the release of the film on November 7. Featuring Yami Gautam Dhar and Emraan Hashmi in the lead roles, 'Haq' is said to be inspired by the life and legal struggle of Shah Bano Begum, whose landmark case in 1985 led the Supreme Court to grant divorced Muslim women the right to maintenance. Bano, a resident of Indore, died in 1992. Her daughter, Siddiqua Begum Khan, had approached the high court claiming that the film was made without the family's consent and misrepresented personal aspects of her late mother's life. ''Thus, in view of the aforesaid discussion, I am of the considered view that the petitioner has failed to make out any case for interfering in the matter. Consequently, the petition is found to be devoid of any merits and is hereby dismissed, Justice Pranay Verma of the Indore bench said in the order. Lawyers representing the production companies contested these claims and urged the court to dismiss the plea. After hearing all sides, Justice Verma on November 4 reserved the order in the case. It was uploaded and shared with the petitioner's counsel on Thursday, her counsel said. Shah Bano had filed a lawsuit in a local court seeking maintenance from her lawyer-husband Mohammad Ahmed Khan after he divorced her in 1978. After a lengthy legal battle, the Supreme Court ruled in her favour in 1985. The verdict by a five-judge Constitution bench of the apex court ruled that Muslim women were also entitled to maintenance under the law. Following protests by Muslim organisations, the then-Rajiv Gandhi government enacted the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Divorce) Act in 1986. This law nullified the SC decision in the Shah Bano case.

MP busts interstate antelope poaching racket with Mumbai links

BHOPAL: From a religious gathering in Bhopal in 2022 to group/coalition poaching in the jungles of MadhyaPradesh from 2023 and from the use of high-end SUVs and MUVs to the modified expensive guns of foreign make -- the disclosures about a recently busted inter-state gang of antelope species poachers are getting bigger. Ten months long investigations by Madhya Pradesh's specialised anti-wildlife crime wing has led to the busting of an inter-state antelopes poaching racket -- which is turning out to be much bigger than imagined. Four men mostly hailing from rich and influential families of Mumbai, have been arrested by the state's tiger strike force (STSF) between December 2024 and October 2025. The latest accused to be arrested is Sabah Antulay, a commerce graduate from the University of Mumbai, who was currently working in the customer service section of a prominent airline company of the Middle East in the Maharashtra capital. Ongoing investigations, particularly based on Sabah's quizzing, has revealed the strong possibility of him being the gang's key link with rich and influential people of Mumbai and neighbourhood, to whom meat and skinbof antelopes poached in the jungles of Madhya Pradesh is believed to have been supplied. The three other arrested men, Johar Hussain, Imtiyaz Khan and Salman, who also hail from Mumbai, were arrested from Kishanganj area of Indore district in December 2024. The STSF had then seized around 65 kg meat of poached blackbucks and chinkara antelope species. The antelopes were poached by the gang members in the jungles of Madhya Pradesh with the help of local contacts spread across the central Indian state, including Bhopal. The gang members met with their key contacts in MP capital during a major religious gathering on the outskirts of the city in 2022. It is from there that there network started spreading its tentacles in the wildlife species rich state since 2023, a source forming part of the ongoing probe confided to the TNIE . Since then the high-end modified foreign made airguns and rifles, mostly of foreign make, including a Swedish make gun (each of whose prices ran into lakhs of rupees) were used by gang in the bush-hunting in MP. Not just high end guns, but expensive MUVs and SUVs were used by the gang members for coalition/group poaching of antelopes and subsequent transporting of the poached blackbucks, chinkara and sambars. They were trained in precision shooting by a Bhopal-based national level shooter, who is now on the run. Our target is now to trace and nab the gang members based in MP, the source connected with the ongoing investigations revealed. As the investigations make headway skeletons are tumbling out of the cupboard. Though initial probe suggested that the meat of poached antelopes from MP was consumed and supplied in Maharashtra, particularly Mumbai, inputs based on Sabah's recent questioning has raised the possibility of the meat having been supplied to other states and even being routed to the Middle East. Digital evidences seized so far suggests that the gang members were running closed groups on secure social media platforms, first to share inputs on tracking of the locations of antelopes species, then poach them and route the meat to the rich and influential customers. One group or coalition often poached 4-5 antelopes in a day. While they went for bush hunting in the jungles of MP, seized evidence suggests that they also flew for game hunting in African countries. Their foreign links also need to be proved, the informed sources said.

Madhya Pradesh High Court rejects Shah Banos daughters plea against release of film Haq, cites no inheritable right to privacy

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has rejected a petition filed by Siddiqua Begum Khan, daughter of the late Shah Bano Begum, seeking to halt the release of the upcoming film Haq, inspired by the landmark Shah Bano case. Justice Pranay Verma of the Indore Bench ruled that the right to privacy and reputation does not [] The post Madhya Pradesh High Court rejects Shah Banos daughters plea against release of film Haq, cites no inheritable right to privacy appeared first on India Legal .

Maharashtra leads devotees' list as the Char Dham Yatra nears completion in Uttarakhand

DEHRADUN: The spiritual journey of the Char Dham Yatra is winding down, with Maharashtra topping the list of states sending the most devotees this season. The pilgrimage, which concludes soon with the closure of the Badrinath temple portals on November 25, has attracted over 50 lakh pilgrims from across India and abroad. The final major shrine, Badrinath, will close its portals on November 25, following the recent closure of the portals at Yamunotri, Gangotri, and Kedarnath. According to sources at Yatra Division, the five states sending the highest number of devotees are Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat and Rajasthan. The numbers clearly show Maharashtra's deep connection to the Char Dham Yatra this year, said a senior official involved in managing the pilgrimage logistics. We facilitated over 50 lakh darshans across the four sacred sites. We are reviewing all data, but the enthusiasm from states like Maharashtra, UP, and MP has been truly overwhelming, the official added. Maharashtra sent the largest contingent, with 5,54,072 devotees undertaking the yatra. This included 1,94,007 pilgrims visiting Kedarnath alone. Uttar Pradesh followed closely with 5,30,165 pilgrims. UP showed particularly high engagement at Kedarnath, contributing 2,32,554 visitors to the Shiva shrine. Madhya Pradesh occupied the third position, contributing 5,01,046 pilgrims to the four major sites. Gujarat and Rajasthan rounded out the top five. The Char Dham Yatra holds immense significance for an estimated 80 crore Sanatani Hindus globally. Surprisingly, the host state, Uttarakhand, did not feature in the top five contributing states this season. The pilgrimage circuitcomprising Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinathis a six-month undertaking, necessitated by heavy snowfall that renders the high-altitude routes inaccessible during winter. The devotion shown by pilgrims from Maharashtra this year has been truly remarkable, stated Yogendra Gangwar, additional director in the Uttarakhand Tourism Development Board. We saw robust participation from across the country, but the numbers from the western state were unparalleled, he said. While the season for three shrines has concluded, Badrinath continues to receive devotees until the final 'Aarti. To date, Badrinath has hosted 1,590,550 pilgrims this year. Comparative figures for Kedarnath highlight the shrines enduring appeal. In 2023, Kedarnath saw 1,961,025 visitors; this year, the number surged to 1,962,953, showing a marginal increase in footfall despite earlier closures at other sites. Every year, the call of the Himalayas brings millions closer to their faith, commented Harish Semwal, president , Gangotri Dham.The sheer scale of participation reaffirms the spiritual heartbeat of our nation. The final closure ceremonies for Badrinath will take place on November 25, marking the formal end of the 2024 Chardham Yatra season.