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.
88,000 infiltrators sent back during 10-year UPA regime, claims Digvijaya Singh
Criticising the ongoing second phase of SIR taking place across many States, including Madhya Pradesh, the Congress leader says the BJP-led Centre has only been able to find 2,400 infiltrators for repatriation in 11 years
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
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.
Drunk ASIs Car Rams Two Motorcycles In Madhya Pradesh, Kills One, Injures Four
A drunk cop crashed his car into two motorcycles at Bharbhadia Crossing, Neemuch, killing one and injuring four. SP Ankit Jaiswal suspended and arrested the cop.
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
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.
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: BJP Steals Votes Wholesale
Speaking to reporters in New Delhi, the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha claimed that the BJP had done the same during the Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, and Chhattisgarh elections held last year.
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 .
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.
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.
Bank of Maharashtra empanels Bartronics as CBC
Bartronics plans to expand its nationwide presence from1,800 to 3,000 banking touchpointsover the next69 months, with a focus onMaharashtra,Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Karnataka
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.
MP CM Promises Reinstatement For Cricketer Kranti Gaud's Suspended Father
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan: In a gesture of compassion and recognition, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav assured Kranti Gaud, one of the key players in the Indian women's cricket team that helped bring the World Cup to India, that he would explore possibilities for reinstating her father in government service. Kranti's father, Munna Singh Gaud, a police constable, has been under suspension since 201112, reportedly for alleged negligence during election duty. CM Yadav pledged swift action toward reinstatement. The Chief Minister further shared that Kranti will be invited as a special guest on the occasion of Janjatiya Gaurav Divas in Jabalpur on November 15. The event is organised to celebrate the birth anniversary of legendary freedom fighter and tribal icon Birsa Munda. This family has given India a world champion, CM Yadav said firmly, as his voice carried the weight of promise. We'll explore every avenue, including the appeal provisions available, to set this right. Their story deserves not just applause, but support. CM Yadav kicked off the felicitation ceremony at his Bhopal residence by turning his attention to the quiet sacrifices behind a national hero's glory. Munna Singh had watched his and his daughter's dreams come true amid relentless hardship. The family, uprooted from their official home, crammed into a rented space in Ghuwara village, a tribal pocket in Chhatarpur's rugged Bundelkhand. Kranti's journey from a humble ball boy at local tennis ball cricket tournaments in Ghuwara village, Chhatarpur district, to becoming part of the World Champion squad is exemplary. Kranti's association with cricket began unusually. As a young girl, she often assisted in local tennis ball cricket events, tirelessly running errands and fetching balls, earning herself the nickname 'Ball Boy'. But her true calling lay beyond the tennis tournaments. As the youngest of six siblings, Kranti dropped out after Class 8, but her father's unyielding belief fuelled her fire. Return home only after winning, Kranti Goud's father had told her before the tournament. On November 2, at Navi Mumbai's DY Patil Stadium, she did just that, helping India defend 299 to crush South Africa by 52 runs and claim the maiden ICC Women's ODI World Cup. The room, filled with senior officials, sports figures, and Kranti's beaming relatives, hung on every word. CM Yadav then shifted to celebration, draping a gold medal around the 22-year-old pacers' neck and handing over the one crore rupee reward announced days earlier. Madhya Pradesh's daughter has lit up the nation, he added, linking her rise to the broader progress under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision. Our girls are charging ahead, bowl by blistering bowl. Kranti's tournament haul - nine wickets in eight matches at 40.11, capped by a Player-of-the-Match haul of three against Pakistan - had already etched her name in history. But this wasn't mere back-patting. The event launched bigger dreams. CM Yadav unveiled plans for a cutting-edge cricket stadium in Chhatarpur, tailored for women's talent and village kids like Kranti. Our state overflows with raw potential, he declared. This ground will turn small-town grit into world-class swings. Our state overflows with raw potential, he declared. Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score It's for every kid in Ghuwara kicking a ball on dirt fields, every girl dodging doubts to chase her shot. Article Source: IANS
Old Clip of BJP Candidate Garlanded With Shoes Falsely Linked to Bihar Polls
The incident took place in 2018 in Madhya Pradeshs Dhamnod and is not related to Bihar.
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)
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.
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.
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.
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 .
A day before Bihar went to polls, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi accused the BJP of trying to steal the state elections, calling alleged vote manipulation an attack on the Constitution. In a Facebook video, he linked his claims to what he described as voter fraud in Haryana, saying one in eight voters there were fake. Gandhi alleged that similar tactics were used in Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Maharashtra. Urging Bihars youth to turn out in large numbers, he said, It is the responsibility of the people of Bihar, especially Gen Z, to stop this vote theft.
Look Toward the Southern States You Will See Rays of Hope
Nearly 60% of Indias Muslims live in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, West Bengal, Assam, and their adjoining regions. Despite their significant population share and political representation at the Centre, Muslims in these states remain socially, economically, and educationally backward. The Muslims of these northern states were the most affected by the Partition of India, [] The post Look Toward the Southern States You Will See Rays of Hope first appeared on .
Double Shock For Madhya Pradesh Farmers: Rain, And Now Power Supply Cap
After unseasonal rain devastated crops across Madhya Pradesh, farmers have now been hit by a second shock - a controversial electricity department order restricting power supply to just 10 hours a day.
Seven arrested for assaulting, blackening government doctors face in Madhya Pradeshs Sidhi
Attack on senior government doctor sparks outrage among healthcare community; accused linked to local right-wing groups
A young man from Shahdol district, Madhya Pradesh, was wrongly jailed for over a year under the National Security Act. A bureaucratic error led to his name being mixed up with another detainee. The Madhya Pradesh High Court intervened, ordering his release and fining the district collector Rs 2 lakh for the mistake.
Suspended MP doctor emerges as mastermind in inter-state fake currency racket busted in Maharashtra
BHOPAL: A suspended government doctor has emerged as the alleged mastermind behind an inter-state Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) racket busted in Maharashtras Malegaon, where two men, including a Muslim cleric from Madhya Pradesh, were arrested recently. Ongoing interrogation of arrested duo, Mohd Zubair (an Imam of mosque in MPs Khandwa district) and his aide Nazir Akram Ansari, both hailing from southwestern MPs Burhanpur district, has revealed that Prateek Navlakhe, a suspended government doctor in the same district, was supplying the FICN to Zubair and aide. The ongoing quizzing of the arrested duo strongly suggests that it was the suspended doctor in Burhanpur (MP), who supplied them the FICN. Were now making efforts to track Navlakhe, who is absconding, a senior police officer forming part of the special investigation team (SIT) of MP police probing the case told TNIE on Tuesday. Only Navlekhes arrest will help the police in tracking the source, where the FICNs were printed. The two arrested men, including the mosques Imam are merely couriers who were operating for Navlakhe and those who actually printed the FICN. There could be many more couriers of the racket elsewhere in the country, the SIT source added. Like the mosques Imam Mohd Zubair, accused in six cases of robbery and investment frauds before being booked by Maharashtra and MP police in separate cases of FICN recently, Navlakhe too was accused in multiple cases of financial fraud since 2022. Back in 2022, Navlakhe, who was posted at the Burhanpur district hospital, was accused of opening an account in a private bank in the name of the hospital's peon and then parking around Rs 24 lakh. The account was closed after withdrawing the entire money. Two years back, Navlakhe was suspended after he sold hospitals equipment worth Rs 25 lakh as scrap. He was reportedly suspended after that. He was also suspected to be involved reportedly in hawala business, cricket betting and human trafficking. It was while being lodged in Khandwa jail that the suspended doctor met with Mohd Zubair, who was lodged there in multiple cases of robbery and investment frauds. The MP polices SIT suspect that it was at the Khandwa jail only that Navlakhe convinced Zubair to become part of his network of FICN supply racket. Importantly, FICN in the denomination of Rs 500 notes, totalling around Rs 30 lakh have been seized by the Maharashtra police and the MP police from the arrested duo in Malegaon on October 30 and later from the room of Zubair in the Imambara in Pethia village of Khandwa district on November 2.
Dutch national arrested from Gwalior Airport for possessing GPS device sans permission
BHOPAL: A Dutch national has been arrested from the Gwalior Airport in Madhya Pradesh, for possessing a Global Positioning System (GPS) device sans permission of relevant authorities. Identified as Slightenhorst Remco, the Dutch national was detained at the Gwalior Airport, before he was to board the flight to Delhi on Monday evening. The CISF personnel during frisking found a GPS device in his possession. When he was asked to present the necessary documentary permission of requisite authorities for the GPS device, the Dutch tourist failed to furnish it. The matter was subsequently informed to the Maharajpura police and the foreign national was arrested. A case was subsequently registered under Section 42(3)(d) of The Telecommunications Act 2023, circle SP (CSP-Gwalior) Nagendra Singh Sikarwar said on Tuesday. The GPS device found during the CISF frisking was a Garmin GPS receiver, whose usage is banned in India, sans permission from the Department of Telecommunications. The arrested Dutch national was a part of a tourist group which had travelled across multiple destinations across India during the last few weeks. He along with other members of the group had attended a wedding function in Gwalior recently and was about to fly to Delhi on Monday evening, as his visa was slated to expire on November 5.
Caravan tourism fails to get going in Kerala
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Caravan tourism, the state governments flagship tourism project, has lost steam. Kerala Tourism had unveiled KAVA Eco Camp and Caravan Park, states first fully-integrated caravan park, at Manthuruthy near Malampuzha in February. However, not a single caravan has reportedly parked or arrived at the facility since, sparking serious concerns about the projects prospects. Industry insiders and investors blame the initiatives sorry state of affairs on the tourism departments failure to establish a network of caravan parks. Launched with high expectations back in 2021, the Keravan Kerala project attracted many players towards investing in luxury caravans. The department even granted a subsidy of Rs 7.5 lakh to operators who bought caravans. Soon, the state had a fleet of 13 caravans. However, a majority of the states caravan policy beneficiaries have either handed over the vehicles to the film industry or using them to transport patients. Some rent these vehicles out for marriages or to ferry pilgrims. Tourist caravans are not coming; its been eight months since the park opened. Only vehicles engaged in filmmaking occasionally stop during shoots at Malampuzha, lamented Sajeev Kurup, owner of the KAVA Eco Camp and Caravan Park. Investors say the policys subsidy structure is discouraging. While caravan owners receive up to Rs 7.5 lakh in subsidy, caravan park developers get just Rs 5 lakh, despite investing several crores of rupees. There should be parity. I invested Rs 3.5 to Rs 4 crore to set up the park. The infrastructure cost is high, and without enough caravans and more caravan parks, its a dead investment, Sajeev said. The ambitious tourism department plan to set up 10 caravan parks with Kerala Startup Mission (KSUM) has failed to take off. A KSUM official told TNIE that they are developing a caravan tour trail application for caravan tourism. Its the only live project relating to caravan tourism, said the official. Meanwhile, states like Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat and Goa, which launched the project after Kerala, are moving ahead with caravan tourism. We do not have hope now. I was the first to invest in a caravan and had very high expectations. Caravan tourism is still a very viable product and many states have launched it successfully. Here, the initiative derailed due to operational failure, said Tissan Joseph Thachankary, a caravan owner and chairman of Royal Group of Companies. With the present governments term nearing its end and elections round the corner, the industry has lost all hope. Caravans are expensive; I spent around Rs 1 lakh a month as working cost. The government owns several beautiful, accessible sites near dams, forests and hill stations. Investors were ready to construct parks on government property on lease or on built, operate, transfer basis. Unfortunately, the government never took such a decision. Now, with elections approaching the initiative is not likely to take off in near future, Tissan said. When contacted, Tourism director Shika Surendran said the department has suggested several changes to the caravan policy and these are under the governments consideration. The caravan park implemented by the department at Bolgatty is nearing completion. We hope to open it in January, she said. Dead investment Launched in 2021, Keravan Kerala project attracted many players towards investing in luxury caravans The tourism dept even granted a subsidy of I7.5 lakh to operators who bought caravans. Soon, the state had a fleet of 13 caravans However, a majority of the beneficiaries have handed over the vehicles to film industry or use them to transport patients. Some rent them out for marriages or pilgrimages
Shah Banos Daughter Moves Madhya Pradesh HC Seeking Stay On Release Of Haq
The film starring Emraan Hashmi and Yami Gautam is slated for all Indian release on November seven and is said to be inspired by the life of Shah Bano whose sagacious and relentless legal battle against her ex-husband led to a landmark judgment by the supreme court granting maintenance for divorced Muslim women.
MP High Court petition seeks stay on film Haq in Shah Bano case row
Indore: The Madhya Pradesh High Court on Tuesday heard a petition seeking stay on release of Hindi film Haq, said to be inspired by the famous Shah Bano case of the 1980s, on November 7 (Friday) on grounds of misrepresentation of events, and reserved its order. The petition was filed in the HCs Indore bench 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 .
SIT arrests wife of accused doctor in MPs deadly cough-syrup case
Chhindwara: The SIT investigating the cough syrup tragedy that claimed the lives of 24 children in Madhya Pradesh has arrested the wife of accused Dr Praveen Soni, an official said on Tuesday. Chhindwara-based Dr Soni, who allegedly prescribed the contaminated cough syrup Coldrif to most of the ailing kids, was arrested last month for alleged Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Living Workers Declared Dead, Lakhs Siphoned Off, Claim Madhya Pradesh Villagers
A case from Satna district has once again spotlighted the gaps in Madhya Pradesh's welfare delivery system.
TMC slams ECs special voter list revision as con job; exercise begins in 12 states, UTs
NEW DELHI: The Election Commissions Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the voters list commenced on Tuesday across nine states and three Union Territories, with the Trinamool Congress (TMC) dubbing the exercise a con job by what it alleged to be a compromised poll body. The electoral roll cleanup exercise has also drawn opposition from the ruling DMK and its allies in Tamil Nadu. According to the Election Commission (EC), its booth-level officers (BLOs) have begun visiting households to distribute semi-filled enumeration forms to electors and assist them in completing the required documents. As per the schedule announced by the poll authority, the SIR will begin with the enumeration stage and continue until 4 December. The EC will release the draft electoral rolls on 9 December, while the final rolls are scheduled to be published on 7 February. The 12 states and Union Territories where this second round of SIR will be conducted are the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep, Chhattisgarh, Goa, Gujarat, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Puducherry, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal. Among these, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Kerala and West Bengal are slated to go to polls in 2026. In Assam, another state where elections are due in 2026, the revision of electoral rolls will be announced separately as a Supreme Court-supervised exercise to verify citizenship is currently underway. A separate provision of the Citizenship Act also applies to the state. After Bihar, this marks the second round of the SIR. The final voter list in Bihar, containing nearly 7.42 crore names, was published on 30 September. The SIR began in West Bengal amid heightened political tensions surrounding the exercise in the state. It has evolved into a political battleground, pitting the BJPs call for transparency and the ECs administrative efforts against the TMCs grassroots-level opposition ahead of the 2026 Assembly polls. While the BJP has welcomed the SIR as a step towards ensuring greater transparency in the electoral rolls, the ruling TMC has questioned its timing and intent, alleging that the EC is acting under pressure from the saffron party to manipulate the voter list ahead of next years state elections. With both parties viewing the SIR as a precursor to the 2026 Assembly elections, the contest has turned into what many in political circles describe as the battle of two forces the administrative and the organisational. TMC leader Derek OBrien termed the SIR exercise a con job organised by the Extremely Compromised body. Separately, the DMK, in its plea before the Supreme Court challenging the SIR, described it as a de facto NRC and questioned its constitutional validity. The ruling party in Tamil Nadu has sought to quash the ECs notification on the SIR dated 27 October 2025. However, the main opposition, AIADMK an ally of the BJP has expressed its support for the exercise. In Uttar Pradesh, the drive was launched under the theme Shuddh Nirvachak Namavali Majboot Loktantra (Clean Electoral Roll Strong Democracy).
Wife Of Accused Doctor Arrested In MP Cough Syrup Case That Killed 24 Children
As many as 24 children in Madhya Pradesh, mostly under the age of five, died after consuming Coldrif syrup.
Minor Boy Dies, Family Critical After Suspected Pesticide Gas Leak At Home In MP's Gwalior
A four-year-old boy died, while his parents and sister were found unconscious in their home in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, reportedly due to a gas leak from stored pesticide.
Exclusive: Mohan Yadav On Bihar Polls, Anant Singh And His Cabinet Reshuffle
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav is among NDA's star campaigners for the Bihar assembly polls.
Cough syrup tragedy: SIT arrests wife of accused doctor in MP case
CHHINDWARA: The Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the cough syrup tragedy that claimed the lives of 24 children in Madhya Pradesh has arrested the wife of accused Dr Praveen Soni, an official said on Tuesday. Dr Soni, based in Chhindwara, was arrested last month for alleged negligence after prescribing the contaminated cough syrup Coldrif to several ailing children who later died due to kidney failure. His wife, Jyoti Soni, another accused in the case, was arrested from her residence in Parasia town of Chhindwara district on Monday night, according to Sub-Divisional Officer of Police and SIT in-charge Jitendra Jaat. She is the proprietor of a medical shop from where the cough syrup was sold to several of the victims, the official added. So far, seven people have been arrested in connection with the tragedy. Following the deaths, the Tamil Nadu government revoked the licence of the cough syrups manufacturer, Sresan Pharma. Those arrested include Sresan Pharmas owner G. Ranganathan, medical representative Satish Verma, chemist K. Maheshwari, wholesaler Rajesh Soni, and pharmacist Sourabh Jain. A total of 24 children in Madhya Pradesh, most under the age of five, reportedly died from suspected kidney failure after being administered Coldrif cough syrup. At least three similar deaths were reported in neighbouring Rajasthan. The tragedy prompted the World Health Organisation (WHO) to issue an alert against three substandard oral cough syrups identified in India, Coldrif, Respifresh TR, and ReLife. The cough syrup catastrophe On October 2, the Tamil Nadu Directorate of Drugs Control found that Coldrif samples were not of standard quality. Three days later, Madhya Pradesh authorities reported that one sample of Coldrif contained 48.6 per cent diethylene glycol, a toxic chemical, far exceeding the permissible impurity limit of 0.1 per cent. The Madhya Pradesh police subsequently arrested Dr Praveen Soni for alleged negligence. Following the deaths, the sale of the syrup was banned in Tamil Nadu, Madhya Pradesh, Kerala, Karnataka, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Puducherry, West Bengal, and Delhi. Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said that those responsible would not be spared. The state government also suspended the drug controller and assistant drug controller for negligence in testing random samples of the medicine, and formed the SIT to investigate the case. Meanwhile, the Tamil Nadu government has sealed Sresan Pharmas manufacturing unit after the deaths came to light.
Fact-finding report released by APCR on communal violence in MPs Multai
Bhopal: Addressing a Press Conference here the Madhya Pradesh State Secretary of APCR (Association for Protection of Civil Rights), Syed Javed Akhtar, said that the organizations fact-finding team visited the site of the communal disturbance in Multai, in Betul district, which took place on October 9, 2025, and has now prepared a detailed report. Javed 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 .
Bus and car plunge into gorge in Indore, three dead and 13 injured
BHOPAL: Three passengers, including two women from Indore and a young man from eastern Uttar Pradeshs Deoria district, died after a bus and a car plunged into a gorge following a collision in the hilly Bheru Ghat area of Indores Mhow subdivision. The accident occurred on Monday night around 10 pm and left at least 13 others injured. They are receiving treatment at hospitals in Mhow and Indore. The deceased have been identified as Padma Bai (45) and Anita Rao (40), both residents of Indore, and 25-year-old Rahul from Deoria district, Uttar Pradesh. Among the 13 injured were four women and two teenagers. They hail from Indore and Khandwa districts of Madhya Pradesh, Mainpuri (UP), as well as Pune and Ahmednagar districts of Maharashtra and Surat (Gujarat). According to sources, the bus, which was travelling from Omkareshwar (Khandwa) to Indore, was carrying 3540 passengers. Many injured passengers trapped inside the bus were reportedly rescued after breaking the window glass. The mishap is believed to have occurred due to possible drunken driving by the bus driver. Condoling the deaths, the states Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav, who is also the guardian minister of Indore district, announced an ex-gratia payment of Rs 2 lakh each from the CM Discretionary Fund to the three bereaved families. The state government will also cover the treatment costs of the 13 injured passengers at Mhow Civil Hospital and MY Hospital, Indore.
Two killed, 38 injured as passenger bus falls into gorge in Madhya Pradesh
Superintendent of Police (Rural) Yangchen Dolkar Bhutia told PTI that the accident occurred at Bheru Ghat in the Simrol police station area
Shah Banos heir seeks ban on movie Haq days before premiere
Indore: With just three days until its slated 7th November release, the Yami Gautam Dhar-Emraan Hashmi starrer Haq has slammed into a legal barricade at the Madhya Pradesh High Court. Siddiqua Begum Khan, daughter of the iconic Shah Bano Begum, has filed a petition, decrying the films unauthorised raid on her mothers private saga without 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 .
A passenger bus plunged into a gorge near Indore, resulting in three fatalities and multiple injuries. Two individuals died at the scene, while a third succumbed to their wounds en route to the hospital. Nine others were hospitalized, with three in critical condition. The Chief Minister announced compensation for the deceased and free treatment for the injured.
Three Dead, Many Injured as Bus overturns Near Indore
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav called the accident heartbreaking and announced an ex gratia of Rs 2 lakhs
Madhya Pradesh announces Rs one crore reward for World Cup-winning pacer Kranti Goud
BHOPAL: Madhya Pradesh chief minister Mohan Yadav on Monday announced a cash reward of Rs 1 crore for Kranti Goud, the Chhatarpur native pacer who played a key role in Indias ICC Womens ODI World Cup triumph on Sunday night . Yesterday (Sunday), our daughters created a sensation in world cricket. We announce awarding Rs one crore to MPs daughter Kranti Goud for the historic feat, Yadav announced in Bhopal. Kranti, a native of Ghuwara village in Chhatarpur district, partnered with Renuka Singh Thakur to open the bowling for India in the final against South Africa, continuing the successful pairing from earlier matches in her first World Cup appearance. Celebrations erupted in her village after Indias win, with residents dancing to drum beats and lighting fireworks through the night. Villagers had gathered around a large LED screen at the village square to cheer for their local hero. The youngest of six siblings, Krantis rise has been remarkable amid hardship. Her father, a police constable, was suspended years ago, forcing her brothers to work as daily wage labourers and a bus conductor to support the family. Remembering her sister, Roshni, She (Kranti) started by playing in front of the house, she loved cricket and watched matches along with her brothers. She studied till Class IX, at her first tournament, where she was the player of the match. Our parents told her to study, but she loved playing. Initially playing with boys in local matches, Krantis raw pace caught the eye of Rajiv Bilthare, coach and secretary of the Chhatarpur District Cricket Association, who honed her fitness and technique. Training at the Chhatarpur Academy, she soon broke into the Madhya Pradesh senior womens team, helping them clinch their first-ever domestic one-day title in 2024 with her pace and lower-order batting. Her domestic success earned her a Rs 10 lakh contract with UP Warriorz in the 2025 Womens Premier League. Later, she was selected for Indias senior team for the England tour, where she impressed with 6 wickets for 52 runs at Chester-le-Street. From heartbreak to history: India brings home their first-ever Women's World Cup
India to bring another batch of eight cheetahs from Botswana
NEW DELHI: India plans to bring another batch of eight cheetahs from Botswana by the third week of December. The selected cheetahs are currently under quarantine in Botswana. Union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupendra Yadav announced that the Government of India has formally struck a deal with the southern African country. The cheetahs will be quarantined for 2-3 months at Kuno-Palpur National Park in Madhya Pradesh before their formal release into the forest. Meanwhile, experts have criticised the governments decision to import more cheetahs from southern Africa. A senior officer at the National Tiger Conservation Authority expressed concern, saying, It seems the government has not learned a crucial lesson from past experiences. Many cheetahs died after being brought from Namibia and South Africa because experts failed to anticipate the impact of different climatic conditions between the two continents on the cheetahs. Cheetahs transferred from the Southern Hemisphere to the Northern Hemisphere, or vice versa, experience disruptions in their biological clocks, which are adapted to their respective climates. Project Cheetah is an initiative by the Indian government to reintroduce the cheetah to its historical range in India, where it went extinct in 1952. It is the worlds first intercontinental large wild carnivore translocation project, involving the relocation of cheetahs from countries like Namibia and South Africa to protected areas, primarily Kuno National Park, to help re-establish the species and restore the grassland ecosystem. Currently, India has 27 cheetahs, including 16 that were born in the country. Of these, 24 are located in Kuno National Park, while three are in the newly established Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary. Prime Minister Narendra Modi released eight cheetahs brought from Namibia into a special enclosure in Kuno on September 17, 2022. In February 2023, India imported 12 more cheetahs from South Africa. So far, nine adult imported cheetahs and ten cubs born in India have died, with a total of 26 cubs born in the country. As a result, there has been a net gain of seven cheetahs in India. Yadav described the Cheetah Project as a big success.
ECI set to begin SIR exercise in nine states, three UTs amid opposition pushback
NEW DELHI: Even as opposition-ruled states move courts against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, the Election Commission of India (ECI) is set to launch the massive voters list cleanup drive across nine states and three Union Territories from Tuesday. According to the ECI, the SIR in these states and UTs, covering 51 crore voters, will begin with the draft roll release on December 9 and conclude on February 7, 2026, with the publication of the final electoral roll. This marks the second phase of the voters list clean-up, after Bihar, where the final roll with 7.42 crore voters was published on September 30. The nine states, where the SIR will be conducted, are Chhattisgarh, Goa, Gujarat, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal, whereas among the UTs include the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep and Pudducherry. Incidentally, the ruling parties and alliances in Tamil Nadu, Kerala and West Bengal are opposed to the SIR and have either approached or are planning to approach the courts against the ECIs planned SIR in their respective states. Notably, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Kerala and West Bengal will go to polls in 2026. In Assam, which is also slated for elections next year, the ECI has not announced the SIR, stating that it will be conducted separately as a Supreme Court-monitored citizenship verification exercise is already underway. The state also falls under a distinct provision of the Citizenship Act. Under the Citizenship Act, there are separate provisions for citizenship in Assam. Under the supervision of the Supreme Court, the exercise of checking citizenship is about to be completed. The June 24 SIR order was for the entire country. Under such circumstances, this would not have applied to Assam, Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar said on October 27 while announcing the second phase of the SIR. The ongoing SIR is the ninth such exercise since independence, with the last one conducted in 2002-04. The last SIR in these states will serve as the cut-off reference, similar to how the 2003 voter list of Bihar was used by the EC for intensive revision. Most of these states had their last SIR between 2002 and 2004 and have nearly completed mapping current electors against those records. The primary aim of SIR is to weed out illegal foreign migrants by checking their place of birth. The move assumes significance in the wake of a crackdown in various states on illegal migrants, including those from Bangladesh and Myanmar. Tweaking the rules followed during Bihar SIR, the EC has now instructed its field machinery that electors do not have to submit documents at the enumeration stage itself. People who cannot be linked with the previous SIR of their respective state will have to provide documents once they are served notice by the electoral registration officer.
India's World Cup victory: Madhya Pradesh govt to give Rs 1 crore reward to cricketer Kranti Goud
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav announced a Rs 1 crore reward for Kranti Goud. Goud is a member of the Indian women's cricket team that won the World Cup. The team secured its first-ever World Cup title by defeating South Africa. Goud, from Chhatarpur, played a vital role with her bowling.
Bhopal Diary | Digvijaya all praise for song by Fadnavis wife
Former Chief Minister and Congress MP Digvijaya Singh recently heaped praise on Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis wife Amruta for her new devotional song Koi Bole Ram Ram, Koi Khudaye. Sharing a video of the song on social media, the Congress veteran wrote, Thank you, Amruta Fadnavis ji. I heard the Shabad sung by you on the words of Guru Nanak ji. It felt very good. Amruta, a former banking professional, who remains in the public spotlight in her signature style for one reason or another, had released the devotional song on October 24. Within a few days of the release, it garnered more than a staggering 4.6 million views. Unified exam on UPSC lines for govt jobs A single unified examination on the lines of the exam conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) nationally is being planned by the Madhya Pradesh government for recruitment to various government posts, CM Mohan Yadav announced recently. The aim of a single entrance exam is to avoid multiple exams conducted for different government positions, which delay the recruitment process. Yadav added that new recruitments will begin soon and that two lakh new posts will be created. Further, to expedite police recruitment, a separate board is being set up, through which as many as 20,000 posts will be filled up. BJP veteran Paras Jain bids adieu to politics Two years after he was denied the BJP ticket from the Ujjain North seat, six-time former MLA and ex-minister Paras Jain recently announced his decision to quit electoral politics. While making the announcement, the BJP veteran noted that there is a huge difference between elections of the past and the present era. He said reaching 75 years of age was possibly behind the denial of ticket to him in the 2023 elections. While vowing to stay loyal to the BJP, Jain said the party should always take grassroots-level workers along and not forget senior leaders. Having won six elections between 1990 and 2018, Jain had held key portfolios in successive BJP governments. Anuraag Singh Our correspondent in Madhya Pradesh singhanuraag.jaurno@gmail.com
Top woman Naxal surrenders in MPs Balaghat; result of Shahs stern warning to ultras, says CM
BHOPAL, Nov 2: A woman Naxalite carrying a reward of Rs 14 lakh on her head surrendered in Balaghat in Madhya Pradesh, a police official said on Sunday. Sunita laid down arms on November 1 before Rupendra Dhurve, assistant commander of Hawk Force, a specialised anti-Naxal unit of the MP police, he added. Sunita was an armed guard of the outlawed Communist Party of India (Maoist) Central Committee member and NMC Zone in charge Ramder. She was carrying a bounty [] The post Top woman Naxal surrenders in MPs Balaghat; result of Shahs stern warning to ultras, says CM appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Wanted woman Maoist carrying Rs 14 lakh bounty surrenders in MPs Balaghat district
BHOPAL: A wanted CPI (Maoist) cadre from Chhattisgarh surrendered before police in the Naxal-affected Balaghat district of Madhya Pradesh on Saturday. Carrying a reward of Rs 14 lakh, the woman, identified as Sunita from Bijapur district in Chhattisgarh, surrendered at the Choriya police camp in the Lanji police station area of Balaghat district, the Madhya Pradesh Police said in an official statement on Sunday. The development marks the first surrender by an armed Naxal cadre from outside Madhya Pradesh since 1992. It is also the first surrender by any armed Maoist cadre in the state under the Madhya Pradesh Surrender, Rehabilitation and Relief Policy, 2023. Sunita laid down an INSAS rifle, three magazines, 30 live rounds, and an under-barrel grenade launcher (UBGL) shell before the police. She was an area committee member (ACM) of the Malajkhand-Darre Khasa Dalam and was active in the Gondia-Rajnandgaon-Balaghat (GRB) division, covering parts of Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, and Chhattisgarh. The Rs 14 lakh bounty on her was jointly announced by the police of all three states. Sunita joined the outlawed outfit in 2022 and initially served as a guard to central committee member Ramder. Congratulating the state police and its anti-Naxal operations on securing the first surrender in 33 years, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said that armed Naxal cadres carrying a total bounty of Rs 1.46 crore have been neutralised by the state police over the past ten months.
Suspected inter-state fake currency racket busted in Maharashtra; two arrested
BHOPAL: A suspected inter-state fake Indian currency notes (FICN) racket has been uncovered with the arrest of two men in Maharashtras Malegaon town and the recovery of counterfeit notes worth nearly Rs 29 lakh from Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh. Around Rs 10 lakh in fake Rs 500 notes was seized from the possession of Zubair Ansari and Nazim Ansari, both residents of Burhanpur district in Madhya Pradesh, when they were arrested in Malegaon on October 30. Following the arrests, Madhya Pradesh Police searched a mosque-cum-madrasa in Pethia village of Khandwa district, where Zubair had been working as a Hafiz, and recovered an additional Rs 19.78 lakh in counterfeit currency on Sunday. From recent news reports we came to know about the arrest of the two men in Maharashtra. The residents of Pethia village told the local police in Jawar, about one of the arrested men, Zubair working as a Hafiz at the local mosque for the last three months. Subsequently, a police team started on Sunday, searching the room in the mosque-cum-madrasa, where Zubair lived. The search has so far led to the recovery of counterfeit Indian currency notes totalling over Rs 19 lakh. The seized FICN is in the denomination of Rs 500 notes, Khandwa district police superintendent Manoj Rai told the TNIE on Sunday. We are sending a team to Malegaon (Maharashtra) also to bring Zubair on remand to Khandwa for questioning. A case pertaining to the FICN is being registered at Jawar police station, Rai added. Preliminary inquiries revealed that Zubair had been employed at the mosque in Pethia for the past three months, earning Rs 12,000 per month. He had been away from the village since October 26, reportedly to visit an ailing family member in Burhanpur and to collect donations for mosque construction. Sources said Zubair had earlier worked as a Hafiz at another mosque in Khandwa district. Investigators are now probing whether the two men were part of a larger network distributing fake currency across state borders.
Woman Maoist surrenders in Madhya Pradeshs Balaghat, first since States new rehabilitation policy
Sunita, from Chhattisgarh, was a bodyguard to a senior Maoist leader and carried a reward of 14 lakh on her head; she led the police to her forest hideout to recover arms and ammunition
PM Modi 'not just scared' of Trump but 'remote controlled' by Ambani, Adani: Rahul Gandhi
BEGUSARAI: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi was not only scared of US President Donald Trump, but was also emote controlled by billionaires Ambani and Adani. Gandhi, the leader of the opposition in the Lok Sabha, made the stinging attack in poll-bound Bihar, where he addressed back-to-back rallies in Begusarai and Khagaria districts. Having a huge chest does not make you strong. Just look at Mahatma Gandhi, who had a frail build but took on the British, who were the superpowers of the time, he said. On the other hand, we have Narendra Modi with his boast of a 56-inch chest, who got a panic attack when Trump called him during Operation Sindoor, and the military conflict with Pakistan ended in two days. He is not just scared of Trump, but is also being remote-controlled by Ambani and Adani, he alleged. The Congress leader said that in 1971, then PM Indira Gandhi was threatened by the US, but she didn't get scared and did what needed to be done. But when Trump told Modi to stop Operation Sindoor, he halted it, he claimed. Gandhi claimed that all the major decisions of the Modi government, like GST and demonetisation, were aimed at destroying small businesses and benefiting the big ones. Our approach is different. We want to promote small businesses. We want to replace made in China labels on your phones and T-shirts with made in Bihar tags, he said. Claiming that the PM can do anything for votes, Gandhi said, Tell him to do yoga, he will do a few asanas. He will even dance on stage for votes. Whatever you say until election day, Modi will do that. Because after the elections, he will only work for his favourite corporations, he alleged. Gandhi said if the INDIA bloc is voted to power in the state, it will form a government for every section, not for any particular caste. Tejashwi Yadav confident of forming next government in Bihar, declares swearing-in date He alleged that the PM was asking youths to watch reels as he wants to divert their attention so that they do not raise questions on real issues, such as unemployment. Modi says that the BJP has given you cheap internet so that you can watch reels and make reels. But when you watch reels on Instagram and Facebook, the money goes to Ambani, he alleged. He also alleged that the BJP and RSS completely stole the elections in Karnataka, Maharashtra, Haryana, and Madhya Pradesh. The Election Commission has removed names of Mahagathbandhan supporters from the voters' list in Bihar. We have provided proof of this before, and we will provide it again, he claimed. Gandhi was accompanied, at the rallies, by INDIA bloc partner Mukesh Sahni, who has been promised the deputy CM's post though his Vikassheel Insan Party had no MLA in the outgoing assembly. Pointing towards Sahni, the Congress leader said, There is a thought behind intending to make him the deputy CM. We want to form a government that represents all sections of society. Sahni belongs to the extremely backward Nishad caste, which is traditionally a community of fishermen. Highlighting his priorities, Gandhi said, If I am invited to a wedding by a poor farmer, I go there. But I turn down such invitations from people who own big businesses. Gandhi also alleged that the NDA government in Bihar, headed by JD(U) president Nitish Kumar, was in fact controlled from Delhi, with the help of three-four bureaucrats in the state. RJD forced Congress to declare Tejashwi as INDIA bloc's CM candidate 'at gunpoint,' alleges PM Modi
Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi, while speaking at an event at his hometown of Rewa in Madhya Pradesh, threw light on the unpredictability of future threats.
Patna Diary: Akhilesh calls Nitish an election groom
When 26 seconds can make all the difference With elections in the offing, even 26 seconds can make all the difference in politics. It all started with a press conference of top NDA leaders, including Bihar CM Nitish Kumar and BJP president JP Nadda, on the release of the ruling alliances manifesto for the upcoming Bihar Assembly polls. Much to the delight of the Opposition, the press meet lasted only 26 seconds. The Opposition expectedly lapped the opportunity to launch a blistering attack on the NDA as senior Congress leader and former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot claimed that NDA leaders were scared of facing questions from journalists about their 20-year rule. Akhilesh calls Nitish an election groom Samajwadi Party leader and former Uttar Pradesh CM Akhilesh Yadav mounted a scathing attack on Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar during a recent rally in Darbhanga, where he called the latter an election groom who knows he will not retain his post after the Assembly elections. He claimed that Nitish has been seen putting garlands on others as he knows that he will not become the CM again. Akhilesh also cited similar episodes in states such as Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra. Appealing to voters, Yadav said, People of Awadh have already defeated BJP. Now people of Magadh will do the same in the Bihar elections. Rains pour cold water on campaign season Incessant rains for three consecutive days have poured cold water on the plans of top political leaders across party lines planning to campaign in the election-bound state. At least 22 scheduled helicopter flights have been cancelled due to inclement weather and poor visibility. This has caused much embarrassment to the leaders who were supposed to canvas in the run-up to the Assembly polls. While Opposition INDIA blocs chief ministerial face Tejashwi Yadav addressed a meeting virtually, Union Home Minister Amit Shah recently had to wait for hours so that his chopper could take off for Gopalganj. ramashankar Our correspondent in Bihar ramashankar@newindianexpress.com
LG attends Foundation Day celebration of 13 States, UTs at Raj Bhawan
Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Nov 1: The Foundation Day of 13 States & Union Territories including Punjab, Chandigarh, Haryana, Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Delhi, Lakshadweep and Puducherry was celebrated in Raj Bhawan in presence of Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha. Addressing the gathering, the Lieutenant Governor said that the Foundation Day celebration of different States and UTs is a key mechanism of cultural bonding. It symbolises unity in diversity and shared trust. Our [] The post LG attends Foundation Day celebration of 13 States, UTs at Raj Bhawan appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Op Sindoor was successful: Army chief
REWA (MP), Nov 1: Army chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi on Saturday said India fought with the combined strength of principles and technology during Operation Sindoor and did not target civilians or military installations in Pakistan. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp Speaking to reporters in Madhya Pradeshs Rewa district, Gen Dwivedi asserted that India only destroyed terrorist infrastructure in the neighbouring country. In response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, India launched Operation Sindoor on May 7, targeting [] The post Op Sindoor was successful: Army chief appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Raj Bhawan holds Foundation Day celebration of 13 States, UTs
Srinagar, 01st November 2025: The Foundation Day of 13 States & Union Territories including Punjab, Chandigarh, Haryana, Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Delhi, Lakshadweep and Puducherry was celebrated in Raj Bhawan in presence of Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha. Addressing the gathering, the Lieutenant Governor said that the [] The post Raj Bhawan holds Foundation Day celebration of 13 States, UTs appeared first on Northlines .
Indian Railways Set To Roll Out 4 New Vande Bharat Trains | Check Routes And Timings
These four new Vande Bharat trains will enhance connectivity across Karnataka, Kerala, Punjab, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, and Delhi.
Chief Minister Mohan Yadav launches Viksit Madhya Pradesh@2047 vision document
BHOPAL: Chief Minister Mohan Yadav marked Madhya Pradeshs 70 th Foundation Day by launching the Viksit Madhya Pradesh@2047 Vision Document on Saturday. We are not only celebrating the states achievements on Foundation Day, but also marking the beginning of the next 25 years of progress. The past two years have laid the foundation for a developed and self-reliant MP. The state has made remarkable achievements in industrial growth, job creation, investment promotion, and infrastructure building. This momentum will establish Madhya Pradesh as one of the leading industrial centres of India, the CM said, addressing the vision document ceremony in Bhopal. At the same event, the CM announced development of Omkareshwar Wildlife Sanctuary, which will cover parts of western and southwestern MPs Khandwa and Dewas districts a dream which remained unrealised for nearly four decades. Yadav also launched the Wash on Wheels mobile app developed by the Panchayat and Rural Development Department. Also, agreements were signed for the Ujjain Airport Development project, which will usher in a full-fledged airport in the religious city of Ujjain. It will be the fourth airport in MP, after Rewa, Satna and Datia districts in the last two years. The new airport will benefit pilgrims visiting Ujjain. Once the Ujjain airport becomes functional, MP will have a total of nine airports. The CM also launched the MP e-Seva Portal, providing all government services to citizens on one platform simply and transparently, and the Invest MP 3.0 Portal, which simplifies digital investment and industrial services. He also inaugurated the Wash on Wheels mobile app, linking sanitation services with new technology. While detailing the vision document, the states chief secretary, Anurag Jain, said that suggestions for the document were gathered from every district and panchayat, with special support from the NITI Aayog. The three key pillars of a developed Madhya Pradesh are happiness, prosperity, and culture. The state is emphasising 'Make in Madhya Pradesh' to promote employment and industry. Farmers are being connected with new technologies; 97% of farmers digital registries are complete - the highest in the country. Three AI cities will be developed in the state as part of expanding the service sector. Madhya Pradesh will be the first state in India where the entire government is accessible on one screen. From today, citizens can access 500 online government services through the MP e-Seva Portal, with 1,750 more services to be added soon, Jain said. The 70th Foundation Day also saw MP reportedly becoming the first state to launch intra-state air services. Several key and innovative initiatives, including thePM Shri Aerial Tourism Helicopter Service, Digi Yatra, Flybrary, Kids Play Zone, and the upgraded CAT-II ILS system, were launched by the CM from the Raja Bhoj International Airport in Bhopal. In the initial phase, the PM Shri Aerial Tourism Helicopter Service will operate in three major tourism sectors - IndoreUjjainOmkareshwar, BhopalMadaiPachmarhi, and JabalpurBandhavgarhKanha. This service will allow tourists to cover multiple destinations in less time, while also promoting rural and semi-urban employment, homestay businesses, and local product marketing. The initiative will also open new opportunities for helicopter charter companies, tourism agencies, guides, and womens self-help groups. The service will be operated under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model, strengthening air connectivity between tourist destinations in Madhya Pradesh. Operations will run five days a week in each sector. Sector-1: Managed by M/s Trans Bharat Aviation, Sectors-2 and 3: Managed by M/s Jet Serve Aviation Pvt. Ltd. Each helicopter will have at least six passenger seats. On Saturday only, the CM flagged off six mobile medical units (MMUs) as part of the central governments Dharti Aaba Janajatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan. The CM emphasised, These MMUs will ensure that no resident of tribal villages is deprived of medical facilities. Health care will reach villages that have no government health centres or hospitals within a 10-kilometre radius. The units will provide free medical consultations, medicine distribution, maternal and child care, immunisation, creation of Ayushman Bharat Health IDs, physiotherapy using modern equipment, screening for sickle cell anaemia, diabetes and other pathological tests.
BHOPAL: Society has accepted the RSS as the organisation which works for the nations unity, security, culture and development. It cannot be banned as a few leader wishes for it, RSS national general secretary Dattatreya Hosabale said on Saturday. Reacting to Congress national president Mallikarjun Kharges call to ban the RSS in the country, Hosabale said, Entire society recognises the Sangh as the organisation which works for the unity, security, culture and development of the country. Three times in the past, the RSS was banned, but everyone knows what happened later. Before making any such demand, politicians should learn lessons from past experiences. On the 150 th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on Friday, the Congress national president had reiterated that the RSS should be banned in the country, stating that even Sardar Patel had banned the participation of government employees in RSS's activities. Talking to journalists in Jabalpur (Madhya Pradesh) on the concluding day of the three-day RSS national executive meeting on Saturday, the RSS general secretary, when questioned about the changing dynamics of RSS-BJP ties post 2014, said, Weve stated our stand on the issue of relations between the RSS and BJP, maybe 50,000 times in the past 50 years. Sanghs Swayamsevaks are in every party, but their numbers are more in the BJP, because unlike the other parties, the BJP doesnt restrict the entry of Sangh Swayamsevaks within its fold. RSS is an organisation of people, and it has kept on raising contemporary national and social issues with governments and individuals within the governments, irrespective of who is in power. Its up to the other side to decide whether to keep doors shut or open them for our Swayamsevaks. Countrys former President Pranab Mukerjee wasnt a Swayamsevak, but we had good ties with him, which is why he attended our event in Nagpur. But when the Swayamsevaks are themselves running the government, then naturally our coordination with the government is better. Dynamics havent changed after 2014, they (BJP) are ghar ke log (from the same family), so the bhaichara (brotherhood) prevails, Hosabale maintained. Raising concern over the issue of Demographic Imbalance, the RSS top functionary said, A population policy is needed to address the problem of demographic imbalance; its up to the government to swiftly formulate the policy. Infiltration, religious conversion and high rate of population growth in some communities are primarily behind the rising threat of democratic imbalance. He particularly mentioned about religious conversion of Sikhs in Punjab, which needed to be dealt with adequately. While maintaining that the situation in West Bengal wasnt part of the agenda at the three-day RSS All India executive body meeting in Jabalpur, he, however, added that a resolution was passed about Bengal in the last meeting. The situation is actually bad in Bengal, particularly after the last election. Hatred and conflicts have risen there, especially due to the political leadership and the CM there. Keeping a border state violent and unstable isnt good for the country. Our Swayamsevaks are regularly working in Bengal for national unity and social harmony there. While making it clear that no discussions happened at the three-day conclave about Bihar elections, Hosabale said, We always appeal for cent voting. We also appeal that voters should exercise their franchise based on national and social issues, rather than voting based on caste, money or promises of freebies by political parties. On the issue of Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists, he said, The refining of voter lists isnt happening for the first time; it happens at regular intervals and is essential. There should be no opposition to it; those having objections to the SIR methodology should approach the ECI in the matter. While informing that the Manipur situation was discussed at the meeting chaired by the RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, the RSS general secretary said, The situation in the bordering state is improving. The centre has taken steps, including the Prime Minister being there despite inclement weather. The Swayamsevaks have worked on the ground there for two years. Like the people of the state, we also want a popular government there; we sincerely hope the government will work in that direction at the appropriate time. While welcoming the surrender of Maoists in Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand, he said that the government needs to deal with the concerns of those areas in a very sensitive manner. He further informed that the three-day meeting also discussed the issue of the rising menace of drug abuse among youngsters, spanning from schools and universities to hostels, including IIMs and IITs, particularly in the bordering states. The three-day meeting, which was attended by 397 out of the 407 delegates from across the country, was the brainstorming of the second-highest decision-making body of the RSS. The three-day meeting largely focused on the Sanghs activities and events in the organisations centenary year, including its ongoing and coming initiatives to connect the RSSs Panch Parivartan to every nook and cranny of the country. Around 80,000 Hindu Sammelans will be held (45,000 in rural areas and the remaining 35,000 in urban clusters). Grih Sampark Abhiyan to connect door-to-door with families, besides Samajik Sadbhav meeting at block level, and meetings of prominent citizens and intellectuals will be held at the district level nationally. On the last day of the meeting, the RSS also released statements on the 150th year of the birth of Birsa Munda, the 350th year of the martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadur, and 150 years of the composition of the national song Vande Mataram.
Lieutenant Governor attends the Foundation Day celebration of 13 States and UTs at Raj Bhawan
LG calls upon the people to strengthen the cultural and spiritual bond, celebrate the shared legacy and promote a unified Indian identity Srinagar, 01st November 2025: The Foundation Day of 13 States & Union Territories including Punjab, Chandigarh, Haryana, Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Delhi, Lakshadweep and Puducherry was celebrated in Raj Bhawan in presence of Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha. Addressing the gathering, the Lieutenant Governor said that the Foundation Day [] The post Lieutenant Governor attends the Foundation Day celebration of 13 States and UTs at Raj Bhawan appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
People Have Accepted RSS, Dattatreya Hosabale Responds To Kharge's Call For Banning Sangh
There must be a reason behind the ban. What will be gained by banning an RSS that is engaged in nation-building? The public has already accepted the RSS, Hosabale said during a press conference in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, following the organisation's second day of the Akhil Bharatiya Karyakarni Mandal meet
PM Modi Extends Statehood Day Wishes To Five States, Highlights Their Progress
PM Narendra Modi greeted people of Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Kerala, Haryana and Chhattisgarh on their formation day, praising their culture, progress and contributions to India.
BHOPAL: Fifth-time sitting BJP MP Ganesh Singh lost his cool and slapped a crane operator after the hydraulic box in the crane boarded by Singh for garlanding the Dr BR Ambedkar statue, got stuck with a jerk mid-air. The incident took place at a program marking the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel in Satna district of BJP-ruled Madhya Pradesh on Friday. The video of the incident shot at Satnas Semaria Chowk has gone viral all over social media platforms. Importantly, the crane reportedly belonged to the Satna Municipal Corporation. Singh climbed into the cranes hydraulic box to garland Dr BR Ambedkars statue. While he was coming down after garlanding the statue, the crane got stuck with a jolt, giving a tough time to the LS member. The crane remained stuck mid-air for a short time, but on restarting, it moved unevenly, creating an imbalance and consequently annoying Singh. A visibly annoyed Singh caught hold of the crane operator and slapped him a scene which was recorded on a phone by some resident. The crane operator who was slapped by the MP is reportedly a muster roll employee in the Satna Municipal Corporation. Meanwhile, the opposition Congress slammed the Satna MP over the incident. The incident has once again publicly exposed the arrogance of BJP leaders. Slapping of the Municipal Corporation worker by the conceited BJP MP not just exposes the arrogance of the BJP leader, but also proves that the BJP is no longer for the people; instead, it works for its own pride, State Congress spokesperson Abhinav Baroliya said.
Infant dies in Madhya Pradesh; family blames Ayurvedic cough syrup
Authorities seize medicines, send samples for testing; officials urge caution against over-the-counter remedies amid ongoing cough syrup controversy
Woman killed, 54 injured as bus with pilgrims overturns in Madhya Pradesh
The incident took place around 9 a.m. in Baigaur village after the speeding bus overturned, skidded on the road and hit a divider
Two held for attempting to sexually assault 4-year-old in Telangana
Hyderabad: Two men from Madhya Pradesh were taken into custody for attempting to sexually assault a four-year-old girl in Choutuppal, near here, police said on Friday. Both accused, aged around 40, were allegedly under the influence of alcohol at the time of the incident, based on preliminary investigation, they said. According to police, the incident 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 .
School mergers in Madhya Pradeshs Morena raises Right to Educationconcerns
One killed, 55 injures as bus carrying pilgrims overturns in Madhya Pradesh's Barwani
The bus transporting pilgrims for Narmada Parikrama left Indore on October 29 and reached Barwani, where the devotees spent a day and left for their onward journey on October 31 morning, he said
One killed, 55 injured as bus carrying pilgrims overturns in MP's Barwani
BARWANI: A woman was killed and 55 others sustained injuries after a bus carrying pilgrims for 'Narmada Parikrama' overturned in Madhya Pradesh's Barwani district on Friday morning, police said. The bus carrying 56 passengers from Indore and Dhar districts overturned near Baigur village, about 80 km from the district headquarters, around 8 am, an official said. The vehicle overturned, started skidding and hit a divider before coming to a screeching halt. There was a deep gorge near the scene, and the accident could have been much worse if the bus had fallen into it, Barwani Superintendent of Police Jagdish Dawar told PTI. The bus transporting pilgrims for 'Narmada Parikrama' left Indore on October 29 and reached Barwani, where the devotees spent a day and left for their onward journey on Friday morning, he said. A woman was killed, and among the injured, 15 are referred to Barwani district hospital for treatment, while the rest were undergoing treatment at the Khetia primary health centre, the official said. After the accident, locals, the State Disaster Emergency Response Force (SDERF), and the police worked together to rescue passengers, and police from the Khetia, Pansemal, and Pati police station areas were also mobilised. Two passengers trapped inside the vehicle were rescued after an effort of two to three hours. Dawar said preliminary investigation suggested that the bus driver lost control of the vehicle, causing it to overturn. Pansemal BJP MLA Shyam Burde, who also reached the site, said he had informed Chief Minister Mohan Yadav about the tragic accident and discussed relief assistance. Local sarpanches and BJP workers helped rescue the injured and transport them to hospitals, he said. 'Narmada Parikrama' is the circumambulation of the sacred River Narmada.
Video: Fierce Clash Between 2 Groups In Front Of Police In Madhya Pradesh
The law and order situation in Madhya Pradesh's Shivpuri district seems to be spiraling out of control, with one disturbing incident after another exposing the growing audacity of criminals.
