Scindia reviews progress of development projects; accepts poor condition of Gwalior roads
GWALIOR, Sep 15: Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Monday reviewed the progress of development works in Madhya Pradeshs Gwalior and directed officials to ensure their completion in time. During the review meeting held at Gwalior collectorate, the Union Minister for communications as well as development of north-east region, also fixed deadlines for pending projects. Several of these projects have been stuck, which is causing inconvenience to people, officials said. The roads of Gwalior are in a bad shape. They will [] The post Scindia reviews progress of development projects; accepts poor condition of Gwalior roads appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Modi To Lay Foundation For Countrys 1st PM Mitra Park in MP Village On Sept 17
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to lay the foundation stone for the countrys first PM Mitra Park, an agriculture-based industrial initiative, in Bhainsola village under Dhar district in Madhya Pradesh, on Wednesday.
Madhya Pradesh: Two killed after truck runs over pedestrians in Indore, catches fire
Police said the driver was highly inebriated and lost control of the vehicle, which led to this accident.
RSS-associated Bharatiya Kisan Sangh protests against farmers' issues across Madhya Pradesh
BHOPAL: The RSS-associated agrarian outfit Bhartiya Kisan Sangh (BKS) took to the streets across BJP-ruled Madhya Pradesh on Monday over farmers related issues , particularly problems related to the distribution of fertilisers. According to an official statement from the BKS in Bhopal, the party conducted a protest at all district headquarters across state and submitted memorandums to the respective district administrations. The party has also addressed this issue to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Madhya Pradesh CM Dr Mohan Yadav. Since the last many days, the BKS office bearers, along with thousands of farmers have been raising farmers' issues, including those about electricity problems, fertilizer related woes, spurious pesticides and seeds related problems via memorandums submitted at tehsil levels. But with the government not paying attention, the protests happened at the district headquarters level followed by the submission of memorandums to the district administrations on Monday, the BKS statement added. The BKS protests across the state on a host of farmers issues, including the fertiliser supply-related problem, happened three days after the opposition Congress workers had reportedly forced the motorcade of union agriculture minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan to stop on the road in Satna district of Vindhya region. Chouhan subsequently stepped out of his car and met the Congress activists and farmers led by local MLA Siddharth Kushwaha and assured to take up the matter about the supply of fertilizers with the central government and the MP CM Dr Mohan Yadav. In the recent past, there have been reports about police using force on farmers lined up outside fertiliser supply centres in Rewa and Bhind districts. On Monday, there were reports about clashes between two groups of farmers outside a fertiliser distribution centre in Gwalior-Chambal regions Morena district, which reportedly resulted in injuries to at least three farmers. In Sheopur district of the same region, angered over the delay in distribution of fertilisers, farmers reportedly pelted stones outside one of the centres. While the RSS-associated BKS activists submitted memorandums across the state at individual district headquarters on Monday on a host of farmers issues, the farmer outfits national general secretary Mohini Mohan Mishra will be in Ujjain on Tuesday. Mishra will participate in a mega farmers tractors rally over the issue of building a permanent spiritual city in Ujjain ahead of Simhastha (Kumbh Fair) 2028 through land pooling of farmers' lands. Meanwhile, the states CM allayed the farmers' fears pertaining to the Land Pooling Act, ahead of the BKSs Tuesday protest in Ujjain. Our feeling is that we should communicate with everyone and think about the interests of all. The government is working to promote religious tourism by working on security arrangements, better management and permanent structures in Maha Kumbh. The government is taking all the farmers along, the CM said.
Muslim youth performs last rites of Hindu woman in Rajasthan's Bhilwara
JAIPUR: In a heartwarming display of communal harmony, the last rites of a 67-year-old Hindu woman, who was living alone, were performed by a Muslim youth in Rajasthan's Bhilwara. Shanti Devi, a resident of Jangi Chowk in Gandhi Nagar area of Bhilwara, had been unwell for some time and was undergoing treatment at the Mahatma Gandhi Hospital where she died on Sunday. She had been living alone since 2018 after the death of her three daughters and a son. With no one from her family present to shoulder the responsibility, 30-year-old Asgar Ali Khan, who grew up seeing Shanti Devi as a mother figure, came forward. She would love me like a mother since my childhood. She would ask me every day if I had eaten or how I was feeling. After she passed away, I felt like I had lost my mother again, he said with teary eyes. My parents passed away long ago, and Shanti Devi filled that void. Even during Covid, when she was unwell, I took care of her. On Sunday, after she passed away, I felt like I had lost my mother again, Khan said Supported by his neighbours and friends -- Ashfaq Qureshi, Abid Qureshi, Shakir Pathan, Firoz Qureshi, Inayat and Zabid, Khan arranged for the funeral, carried the bier on the shoulders, and performed the cremation according to Hindu rituals. Local Muslim women also broke down during the final procession, grieving for the woman they had seen as part of their colony. Relatives of Shanti Devi arrived later from Madhya Pradesh and joined the final journey. Khan said Shati Devi's ashes would be immersed at Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj or Matrikundia in Chittorgarh district, in keeping with her wishes.
BHOPAL: AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi has questioned the booking of an FIR against an Imam (a religious leader who leads prayers in the mosque) hailing from Bihar by police in BJP-ruled Madhya Pradeshs Khandwa district for staying at a mosque without informing cops. Article 19 of the Constitution renders a fundamental right to every citizen of the country (to move freely throughout the Indian territory and reside or settle anywhere in the country). The Khandwa district police superintendent needs to tell which is bigger, Article 19 of Indias Constitution or Section 223 of BNS? The Imam from Bihar has been booked in Khandwa (MP) by police only because he is a Muslim, Owaisi said. Back on September 9, an FIR u/s 223 of the BNS (which deals with the offence of disobedience to a duly promulgated order by a public servant) was lodged at the Khalwa police station of the communally sensitive Khandwa district of southwestern MP. The two men booked in the matter included Haji Hanif Khan Kharkalan (the caretaker of the mosque in Kharkalan village) and Akhtar Raza (an Imam from Kishanganj, Bihar). The local police lodged the case as the mosques caretaker allowed the Imam from Bihar to stay in the mosque for around a month, without informing the local police. According to the Khandwa district police superintendent Manoj Rai, As a part of the prohibitory orders imposed in the district under Section 163 BNSS, the owner/caretaker of any building needs to inform the administration/police before renting out the building or allowing anyone from outside to stay in the building. But, neither the mosques caretaker nor the Imam from Kishanganj (Bihar) informed the police, due to which the duo has been booked under Section 223 BNS. As per Khandwa district police sources, the Kharkalan village under Khalwa police station is a communally sensitive village, where a case was registered against a few men for shouting religiously provocative and abusive slogans during the Eid-Milad-Un-Nabi procession recently, outside the house of a family from the other community. Many residents of the village had told the police that ever since the religious leader from Kishanganj (Bihar) had started staying in a part of the mosque, communal tension had been growing in the village.
'Saiyyara' Fever? Viral Video Of Bike Romance On Madhya Pradesh Highway Sparks Concerns
A couple's bold highway romance on a moving bike in Chhatarpur goes viral, sparking outrage and raising serious road safety concerns. Police probe underway.
Vikram Solar to supply 200 MW solar modules to AB Energia
Vikram Solar will supply 200 MW of solar modules to AB Energia. The high-efficiency modules will be used in projects across Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, and Gujarat. The modules are rated at 590 Wp and above. Deliveries are scheduled from September 2025 through early 2026. This deal strengthens Vikram Solar's position in the renewable energy sector.
Churchill Said India Would Be Divided, But We Proved Him Wrong: RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat
Bhagwat made the remarks while addressing a gathering in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, at the launch of state minister Prahlad Singh Patels book Parikrama Kripa Saar.
Bhagwat: Nation remains on path of development, proves predictions wrong
BHOPAL: RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat on Sunday said that India is steadily moving forward on the path of development, defying global predictions made at the time of Independence. India has defied predictions of failure by drawing strength from the trinity of Gyan, Karma and Bhakti (knowledge, action and devotion) that has been handed down through faiths and communities, Bhagwat said in Indore, while releasing Parikrama Kripa Saar, a book by former union minister and Madhya Pradesh cabinet minister Prahlad Singh Patel based on his Narmada Parikrama Yatra three decades ago. He recalled how global leaders, including former British Prime Minister Winston Churchill, had predicted that India would not survive as a unified nation after the end of British rule. However, India proved them wrong by remaining united and resilient, he said. He noted that while Churchill believed India would collapse into division and chaos, it is now England itself that faces internal challenges, while India continues to progress and stay united. Bhagwat added that though the country had been divided in the past, it is now on the path to restoring unity and collective strength. He underlined that India had led the world for nearly 3,000 years without suppressing other nations or erasing identities. Despite leadership, our country never conquered or converted. There were continuous dialogue and respect for diversity, something missing in todays world, he said. The RSS chief also emphasised environmental conservation as central to sustainable growth. The event drew a prominent gathering, including MP CM Dr Mohan Yadav, Vidhan Sabha Speaker Narendra Singh Tomar and other senior ministers and BJP leaders.
Insider track | V-Ps oath sparks superstition talk
When CP Radhakrishnan took the oath as Indias 15th Vice-President last Friday, his red shirt caught as much attention as the timing of the ceremony. It fell squarely within Pitra Paksha, a fortnight that Hindus generally consider inauspicious for fresh beginnings. Whispers echo in political corridors was this an oversight, or a calculated choice? Some argue the Suns strength, symbolised by red, shields the V-P from ill effects. Others recall that the previous V-P, Jagdeep Dhankhar, resigned suddenly, sparking murmurs about vastu flaws in the Vice-Presidents new enclave. While most dismiss it as superstition, the chatter persists: did the RSS-linked V-P deliberately align with astrological counsel, or did faith give way to formality? In Delhis political grapevine, even timing becomes destiny. Dynasty Returns in Bihar Polls Bihar, headed into polls this October and November, is abuzz with talk of political dynasties staging a comeback. Sons, grandsons, a granddaughter, and even a daughter-in-law of seven former chief ministers plus the son of the current CM Nitish Kumar are tipped to test their fortunes. Nishant Kumar, Nitishs son, may contest despite his fathers aversion to dynastic politics. From the RJD camp, Tej Pratap Yadav could follow his brother Tejashwis footsteps into the Assembly. Nitish Mishra, son of late CM Jagannath Mishra, is eyeing Jhanjharpur on a BJP ticket, while Karpoori Thakurs granddaughter Dr. Jagriti could enter from Jan Suraj. Speculation swirls around Lalus estranged daughter-in-law, Aishwarya Rai. She is also the granddaughter of the late CM Daroga Prasad Rai. Bihars political battleground, it seems, will echo with many family voices this time. Deepa Manjhi, daughter-in-law of former CM and Union minister Jitan Ram Manjhi, has plans to contest from a seat in Gaya district. Nikhil Mandal, grandson of the late CM, B.P. Mandal, and S.K. Singh, son of the late CM, Satish K. Singh, are also likely candidates. RJD, LJP flex poll muscles As Bihar heads to the polls, two regional parties the RJD and the LJP (RV) are making their senior partners uneasy. Both have hinted they could contest all 243 seats, sending a subtle warning to allies. Tejashwi Yadavs remark, ready to contest from 243 seats, was read as a nudge to the Congress, whose presence in Bihar politics has faded to the margins. Chirag Paswan of LJP (RV), meanwhile, continues to style himself as Modis Hanuman, asserting his partys readiness to go it alone if needed. Yet, with equal ease, he tempers his tone: Being in alliance means contesting on all seats. Behind the smiles and slogans, the message is clear in Bihars high-stakes chessboard, regional players want to be treated as equals. Railways key to 2029 campaign pitch The BJP seems to be scripting its 2029 campaign on the steel backbone of Indian Railways. Party leaders speak of railing the Opposition through railways. It is learnt that the massive work being carried out by Indian Railways is intended to be one of the main USPs in 2029 connecting areas long bereft of rail services, and running trains to reach the pulse of common people who, until now, lacked railway connectivity. Projects in previously inaccessible areas, such as the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla link in Jammu and Kashmir, the Bairabi-Sairang line in Mizoram, the Ratlam-Nagda upgrade in Madhya Pradesh, and the Bhagalpur-Dumka-Rampurhat stretch in Jharkhand, are likely to be among the headline achievements. The political message is simple: connecting villages and towns equals connecting voters. Simian trouble in power corridors For decades, bureaucrats in Delhis high-security North and South Blocks had unlikely co-workers monkeys. From stealing files to startling diplomats, the simians became part of Raisina Hill lore. However, with ministries shifting out, no more guarding tiffins or shooing away troops of langurs mid-meeting. Yet, with the Blocks falling silent, a new worry rises. The colonial buildings are set to host artefacts in the upcoming Yuge Yugeen Bharat Museum. Officials fear the same monkeys, roaming unchecked, could damage priceless relics displayed in courtyards. From nuisance to heritage threat, the monkey saga has entered a new chapter. Kartavya Bhawan appeals to some While senior CSS officers may dislike the new, compact, open workstations at Kartavya Bhavan-3, junior staff find the relocation from North Block appealing. The latter appreciate its location near Janpath and Connaught Place, which provides them with convenient access to shopping during work breaks. At an informal briefing, Union Minister Jitendra Singh observed that younger employees seem content, possibly due to this proximity, countering assumptions of widespread dissatisfaction with the move.
Bihar a land of peace: Madhya Pradesh CM
Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav lauded Bihar's historical role in promoting peace, non-violence, and social harmony globally at a cultural conference in Patna. He highlighted his government's efforts to promote Gurukul education and develop Shri Krishna pilgrimage sites.
Eyeing Bihar's Yadav Votes, BJP Brings In Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister
As the high-stakes battle for Bihar heats up, the contest between the ruling NDA and the opposition INDIA Alliance has entered a decisive phase.
MUMBAI/NEW DELHI: Opposition parties on Sunday staged protests across several states against the India-Pakistan Asia Cup cricket match in Dubai, accusing the BJP-led Centre of betraying national sentiment so soon after the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack in which 26 people were killed. The Shiv Sena (UBT) led demonstrations in Maharashtra, Jammu and Madhya Pradesh, with workers burning effigies, smashing television sets and launching the Majha Kunku Majha Desh campaign, under which sindoor and other symbolic items will be sent to the Prime Ministers Office. Party leaders Sanjay Raut, Aaditya Thackeray and Kishori Pednekar accused the government of sacrificing nationalism for money, while alleging that the decision to allow the match was taken without even informing the prime minister. Had Balasaheb Thackeray been alive, this match would not have happened, Raut declared. In Delhi, AAP workers protested against restaurants screening the match, while Arvind Kejriwal called playing Pakistan treason. His colleagues vowed to name and boycott outlets showing the game. In Hyderabad, AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi asked whether money from cricket is more valuable than the lives lost in Pahalgam. Women workers of the AAP also held a demonstration in Delhi, urging people to boycott the game. AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal said, Playing a match with Pakistan is treason against the country and every Indian is very angry about it, while senior leader Manish Sisodia questioned if the flames of Operation Sindoor have cooled so quickly that cricket matches are being played with the same terrorists. Members of Shive Sena (UBT) stage a protest against the India-Pakistan Asia Cup cricket match, in Thane, Maharashtra, Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025. Delhi unit president Saurabh Bharadwaj accused the BJP of hypocrisy, saying that when in opposition, it demanded boycotts but now in power it had permitted the game. He also convened an online meeting with party MPs, urging them to boycott the match. RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav branded BJP the a partner of Pakistan, accusing it of stoking conflict only to later soften its stance when convenient. Shiv Sena (UBT) workers in Thane and Sidhi also hit out at the Centre for double standards, pointing out that the Modi government had declared after Operation Sindoor that blood and water will not flow together, yet allowed a cricket contest just months later. Opposition leaders united in their charge that the government had ignored the pain of bereaved families, with protests spreading across Maharashtra, Delhi, Jammu, Madhya Pradesh and Telangana on the day of the marquee clash.
Madhya Pradesh HC temporarily stops live streaming of criminal cases hearing from September 15
Advocate Arihant Tiwari told the HC that the live streaming of court proceedings was being misused by several private entities by creating reels, clips and memes.
Madhya Pradesh government committed to 27% OBC quota, CM Yadav tells delegation
BHOPAL: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has said his government is committed to 27 percent reservation for the Other Backward Classes (OBCs) in the state. A delegation of the OBC Mahasabha met Yadav at his residence on Saturday evening and submitted a memorandum listing various demands of the community, a government release said. The CM assured the delegation that rights of the OBC community would be protected, it said. The Centre has approved caste-based census to prepare basic data of all communities. The issue of OBC reservation is pending before the Supreme Court, with regular hearings scheduled to begin from September 23. The government will abide by the court's decision, the release quoted him as saying. CM Yadav has assured that his government is committed to 27 percent reservation, OBC Mahasabha's national core committee member Lokendra Gurjar told PTI . Currently OBCs are getting 14 percent reservation in MP. We want this figure to go up to 27 percent, he said. Gurjar, who is one of the petitioners in the case related to OBC quota being heard by the Supreme Court, was part of a delegation of members of his outfit, other petitioners, lawyers, etc, that met the CM. Earlier on Saturday, a meeting chaired by Advocate General Prashant Singh here resolved that the state government, through Solicitor General and Attorney General along with lawyers proposed by the OBC community, would present the case effectively in the apex court. Yadav had met stakeholders on the issue on August 28 as well and said all political parties are unanimous about 27 per cent OBC quota. The previous Congress government in MP under Kamal Nath, which was in power from December 2018 to March 2020, had raised the quota for OBCs from 14 to 27 percent through an ordinance. However, it got caught up in legal tangles. OBCs comprise 51.8 percent of Madhya Pradesh's population. Since 2003, all BJP chief ministers, namely Uma Bharti, Babulal Gaur, Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Mohan Yadav, have been from the OBC segment.
Kerala tops inflation list again; BJP blames it on LDFs failed policies
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Kerala has emerged as the state with the highest inflation in India for the eighth consecutive month, sparking sharp criticism from the BJP state leadership. BJP state president Rajeev Chandrasekhar blamed the mismanagement of the Pinarayi Vijayan-led Left government for the states worsening economic situation. In a statement issued on Saturday, Rajeev Chandrasekhar pointed to the latest data from the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, which showed Keralas inflation rate in August at a staggering 9.4 percent, while the national average dropped to 2.07%. This sharp contrast is clear evidence of the state governments incompetence, Chandrasekhar said, adding that while the Central government has successfully kept inflation below the 4 percent target set by the Reserve Bank of India, the states inflation continues to spiral uncontrollably. He further noted that Congress-ruled Karnataka followed Kerala with high inflation, while BJP-ruled states such as Uttar Pradesh (0.26%), Rajasthan (0.99%), Madhya Pradesh (1.24%), and Gujarat (1.24%) showed significantly lower rates. Chandrasekhar accused the state government of adopting policies that debilitate the states economy, in stark contrast to the Central governments efforts to strengthen the nations financial health. While the Modi government is driving India toward economic progress, the state government is engaged in actions that only worsen the situation for its people, he said. According to the BJP leader, the real impact of the states inflation is hidden in the form of additional tax burdens imposed by the state government. He pointed out that over 175 items across the country have seen price reductions thanks to GST reforms, but such benefits have not reached the people of the state, who are instead grappling with steep price hikes. Rajeev Chandrasekhar also criticised the states much-publicised education and healthcare models, describing them as collapsing under mismanagement. Kerala continues to top the charts in inflation, unemployment, and economic crisis, while the chief minister remains silent and takes no steps to stabilise the market or control rising prices, he added. Blaming decades of governance by both the Left and Right fronts, Chandrasekhar argued that these regimes turned Kerala into a consumer-driven state, dependent on constant borrowing and daily expenses, rather than promoting productive growth. Only by removing both the Left and the Congress-led governments from power can Kerala see real change and emerge from this ongoing economic plight, he said.
Major drug haul, two vehicles seized from MP district
GUWAHATI: Madhya Pradesh police seized a major amount of drugs, associated chemicals and related processing equipment, collectively worth over Rs 5 crore in Agar-Malwa district on Friday. While two men identified as Ishwar Malviya and Daulat Singh Anjana were detained by the police from Agar-Barod Road from the two cars, which concealed the drug Ketamine, associated chemical and related manufacturing/processing equipment, the prime suspect, Rahul Anjana, who is reportedly a local BJP leader, managed to escape. Meanwhile, acting in the matter, the ruling BJP has expelled absconding suspect Rahul Anjana from the party. Acting on specific intelligence inputs, a police team checked two cars near Ganesh Gaushala on the Agar-Barod Road and found a major haul of drugs, chemicals and equipment inside. The seizure included 9.25 kg of the drug Ketamine valued at over Rs 4.62 crore, 12.1 kg of ammonium chloride powder, 35 litres of isopropyl alcohol worth Rs 25 lakh and six grams of MD drug worth around Rs 18,000. Equipment being taken for the possible manufacturing of synthetic drugs was seized. The entire seizure was worth over Rs 5 crore.
Sonam-ni jaminna bianiko Budbar salo hearing dakgen
SHILLONG: Madhya Pradesh adokoni bading chiwalgipa Raja Raghuvanshi-ko sootanio mongsonggipa onge matnangako manenggipa Sonam Raghuvanshi-ni jaminna dorgasto galgipani bidingo, Sohra Sub-Division-o Judicial Magistrate First Class-ni kachari, September 17 tarik Budbar salo hearing dakna tik kaangaha. Iani bidingo kobor ratimgiparangna uiataniko onangengon, jaminna dorgastoko Sukrobar salo onaha indiba uni case record-rangko nipilna gita kachari somoiko radapangaha [] The post Sonam-ni jaminna bianiko Budbar salo hearing dakgen appeared first on The Shillong Times .
Major bureaucratic reshuffle at Centre
NEW DELHI, Sept 13: Senior IAS officers Pawan Kumar Sharma and V Lalithalakshmi were today appointed as Deputy Election Commissioner and Joint Secretary in the Vice Presidents Secretariat, respectively, according to an official order. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp Sharma is a 1999-batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the Madhya Pradesh cadre and Lalithalakshmi is a 2008-batch officer of the West Bengal cadre. Sharma, Additional Secretary in the Defence Ministry, has been appointed as Deputy Election Commissioner [] The post Major bureaucratic reshuffle at Centre appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Mr. Singh said instead of doling out such meagre assistance, the state government should provide government jobs to the major sons, brothers and kin of the beneficiaries.
Pawan Kumar Sharma New Deputy Election Commissioner, V. Lalithalakshmi, Joint Secretary
Sharma is a 1999-batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the Madhya Pradesh cadre and Lalithalakshmi is a 2008-batch officer of the West Bengal cadre.
Cong committed sin of denying Muslim women legitimate rights due to appeasement policy: MP CM
INDORE, Sept 13: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Saturday accused the Congress of committing the sin of depriving Muslim women of their legitimate rights due to its appeasement policy. He made the statement while referring to the Shah Bano case during his speech at an event organised by the legal cell of the Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) here. Shah Bano, a resident of Indore, had filed a case in 1978 seeking maintenance after being divorced by her husband. [] The post Cong committed sin of denying Muslim women legitimate rights due to appeasement policy: MP CM appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Jalaj Saxena joins Maharashtra after parting ways with Kerala
The Maharashtra Cricket Association announced that Saxena, who made his debut for Madhya Pradesh in 2005-06 before moving to Kerala in 2016-17, will be joining their ranks
Viral Video shows MP CM Mohan Yadav's hot air balloon catches fire
A major incident occurred after a hot air balloon in which Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav was visiting Mandsaur caught fire. The CM was in the city to inaugurate the fourth edition of Gandhi Sagar Forest Retreat.
Meet Salonee Dangore - From Track And Field To Playing In The Women's Caribbean Premier League
Ramesh Bhatia Cricket Foundation: Securing a spot in an overseas T20 league is a rare feat for an uncapped player, particularly for someone whos yet to feature in their own countrys premier franchise T20 competition. When such selections happen, they highlight a players exceptional potential and mark a significant leap in their professional trajectory. Salonee Dangores ongoing debut stint in the ongoing Womens Caribbean Premier League (WCPL) has been just that. The little-known leg-spinner, being the third player from India to play the WCPL this year after Shreyanka Patil and Shikha Pandey, brought a lot of attention and intrigue in equal measure. Though Salonee is yet to register herself in wicket-taking charts for the Trinbago Knight Riders, shes relishing the chance of being in the Caribbean and knowing more about it. It's going really well. I'm feeling really good here. Honestly, I was a little nervous. But I converted it into excitement and it felt really good as soon as I went to the Caribbean. Now it's going really well. We talk a lot with local Caribbean players. We get to know their stories, culture and it feels really good, said Salonee in a conversation with IANS, facilitated by FanCode, the official broadcaster of the WCPL. Shes also found good guidance from team mentor, legendary India fast bowler Jhulan Goswami and being in TKRs playing eleven with Shikha and Jess Jonassen, the players she closely observed as a net bowler stint with Delhi Capitals in the Womens Premier League (WPL). Jhulan di is also here and gives us a lot of inputs whenever we have practice sessions. Her experiences and Shikha di's experience has helped a lot. It feels amazingly good to be playing alongside them. In 2 years for DC as a net bowler, I had a lot of interactions with Shikha and Jess. Now I'm playing with them in the same eleven, so it feels really good. They take care of me and we talk a lot about cricket, so it feels really good. The learnings I took from DC was in tactical parts and their work ethics and seeing the things that make them legends of the games. I got to see and learn a lot from that stint. When there were games in WPL, we used to sit in the room and discuss about the matches like if I was playing, how I could have done things in this or that way. Same thing happened when I played my first match here. After a game was over, they gave me inputs on what I could have done and the things I can work on. So I applied all of that in the nets and that played a very important role in my time around them, she elaborated. The importance of power hitting in T20s during WPL gave Salonee a realisation about working hard on her batting skills. I started working on that and I have come here, so I want to bring the impact of my power hitting skills to the team. In Guyana, where the pitches are expected to be slow and turning, Dangore sees an opportunity to make a mark. That favours my bowling style. I have also thought that I want to be amongst the top wicket takers and somehow help my team to win the title, she said. Growing up in Indore, Salonee was immersed in athletics, competing in the 100m and 200m sprints and long jump. Her father works as a Telecom District Manager with BSNL, while her mother, Vibha, who had a passion for basketball, played a pivotal role in her sporting journey, as her won sporting ambitions never took off. Until 2015, Salonee had little interest in cricket and did not even know what leg-spin was till her mothers coach, Jose Chacko, a Sports and Youth Welfare Officer in Bhopal, suggested that she might find better prospects in cricket than athletics. At 16, Salonee made the switch from athletics to cricket, thus paving the way for a remarkable journey. My mothers coach said she is very active and if you put her in cricket, she will pick up the game quickly. So my mom thought let's switch her to cricket and so that's how it started, she recalls. When Salonee got the call for WCPL selection, it came as pleasant surprise to her family. Everyone was very happy because there was no hope and this opportunity came out of nowhere. My mother was very happy and a little emotional on hearing this, recalls Salonee. She was first enrolled at academy of former Ranji Trophy player Sunil Lahore, who spotted her potential to be a leg-spinner instead of a medium pacer. Further refining of her bowling came at the Ramesh Bhatia Cricket Foundation (RBCF), under coaches Sanjay Choubey and Himanshu Vairagi. In the beginning I wanted to become a medium pacer. But my coach told me to become a leg spinner. Then I joined RBCF academy and worked hard on my leg-spin and that's how it started. In the beginning, Salonee used to watch the legendary Shane Warnes videos in slow motion, so that she could copy his action. But Salonee considers herself very fortunate on getting guidance from former India spinner Narendra Hirwani for the last three years. I first met him three years ago because I used to play at MPCA, where he had come as a spin coach. So he saw my bowling and that's how we interacted. He has not only worked on my skills, but also worked on my mindset a lot. So I can say that I feel more confident while bowling and all these changes have happened because of him, she said. In search of better opportunities after not getting much game time in Madhya Pradesh in U16, U19 and senior levels, Salonee moved to Chhattisgarh before the 2024-25 domestic season (though she will be turning out for a new team in the upcoming season). Getting consistent game time with bat and ball there for Chhattisgarh meant she caught the attention of eagle-eyed WPL scouts and was then called upon as a net bowler for DC. It wont come as a surprise if the DC net bowling stint was a catalyst to Salonee getting WCPL deal. It has been a very good exposure because when you come to another country and play with top players, you get a lot of learnings in terms of how much advancements have happened in the game and how to prepare for matching up to that level. So it has been a very good experience so far. It has been a very good exposure because when you come to another country and play with top players, you get a lot of learnings in terms of how much advancements have happened in the game and how to prepare for matching up to that level, she said. Before coming to the Caribbean, Salonee had wise words of advice from Hirwani. He said You need to play fearless cricket and we don't want to prove anything. You are already there. Just express yourself freely while playing and enjoy. So it has been a very good experience so far. It has been a very good exposure because when you come to another country and play with top players, you get a lot of learnings in terms of how much advancements have happened in the game and how to prepare for matching up to that level, she said. Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score From there, she became the leading wicket-taker in RCBs WPL 2024 win and played for India in both white-ball formats. Yes I saw her matches at that time. She hadnt represented India by then and because of her WCPL performance, she represented India. So to a very large extent, even I have some similar expectations. So this WCPL is a stepping stone towards my ultimate dream, concluded Salonee. Article Source: IANS
Woman acquitted in ex-partners murder case shot dead by current live-in partner in Gwalior
BHOPAL: A 32-year-old woman, who had earlier spent four-and-a-half years in jail on charges of killing her former live-in partner but was later acquitted, was shot dead by her current partner in full public view in Madhya Pradeshs Gwalior on Friday. The victim, identified as Nandini Kewat, was allegedly fired at multiple times by her live-in partner Arvind Parihar (33) outside the Roop Singh Stadium in Gwalior city, triggering panic in the area. Eyewitnesses said the accused remained seated by the roadside brandishing a country-made pistol and pointing it at bystanders. A police team led by CSP Nagendra Singh Sikarwar reached the spot and, after firing a tear gas shell, overpowered the armed accused without any harm to civilians. Another police team rushed Nandini to the JAH Trauma Centre, where she succumbed during treatment. Ensuring no harm to the public, our team professionally managed to nab the killer, who has been identified as Gwalior native Arvind Parihar, Gwalior SP Dharamvir Singh told TNIE . Preliminary probe has revealed that Arvind and Nandini, had been in a live-in relationship since 2022. He claimed to have married her in a temple in 2023, but the relationship soured after Nandini lodged multiple cases against him. In one such case in 2024, she accused him of attempting to crush her with a car, leading to his arrest and a three-month jail term before she retracted her statement. Investigators said Nandini had allegedly been pressurising Arvind to leave his wife and share his property with her, which may have led to the fatal attack. Before her relationship with Arvind, Nandini had been in live-in arrangements with other men, including Nimlesh Sen, who was murdered in Datia district in 2017. Nandini was jailed for the crime along with another partner, Firoz Khan, but was acquitted by a court in 2022 after spending over four years behind bars. Police said further interrogation of Arvind is underway.
Over 120k opium licences to be issued starting Oct
The government plans to issue 121,000 opium cultivation licenses for the 2025-26 crop year, a 23.5% increase from the previous year, aiming for self-reliance in alkaloid production. Farmers in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh will be affected by the policy, which includes license suspensions for those not meeting minimum yield requirements.
Madhya Pradesh Government To Audit Ladli Behna Beneficiaries To Remove Ineligible Names
Madhya Pradesh government may go for a decision to audit the beneficiaries under its flagship scheme, Ladli Behna, to delete the ineligible names.
Ladli Behna Yojana monthly aid to be hiked to Rs 1500 after Diwali, Rs 3k by 2028: MP CM
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav announced that the Ladli Behna Yojana's monthly financial aid will increase from Rs 1250 to Rs 1500 after Diwali, eventually reaching Rs 3000 by 2028. He also transferred funds to beneficiaries of other schemes and laid foundation stones for development projects in Jhabua.
10 Naxalites killed in Chhattisgarh's Gariaband carried total Rs 5.25 crore bounty
GARIABAND: The 10 Naxalites killed in an encounter with security personnel in Chhattisgarh's Gariaband district a day ago, carried a cumulative bounty of Rs 5.25 crore, police officials said on Friday. In one of the major strikes on Naxalites, security forces gunned down Modem Balakrishna alias Manoj, a Central Committee Member (CCM) of the banned outfit carrying a reward of Rs 1.80 crore, and nine other cadres during a fierce encounter on the hills of Rajadera-Matal under Mainpur police station limits of the state on Thursday. The deceased included four women. One of the killed cadres was identified on Thursday as Modem Balkrishna, who carried a reward of Rs 1 crore. The identity of the remaining others was established on Friday, Gariaband Superintendent of Police Nikhil Rakhecha said. The operation involving personnel of E-30 (a unit of district police), Special Task Force (STF), Chhattisgarh Armed Force (CAF)- both units of state police and 207th battalion of CoBRA (Commando Battalion for Resolute Action - an elite unit of the CRPF) was launched on Wednesday (September 10) based on intelligence inputs about the presence of ultras belonging to Dhamtari-Gariaband-Nuapada division under Odisha state committee of Maoists, he said. The exchange of fire broke out between security forces and Naxalites on Thursday and the intermittent firing lasted till 8 am on Friday. After the gunfight stopped, security forces recovered the bodies of 10 Naxalites, including four women, along with weapons, he said. An AK-47 rifle and one Self Loading Rifle (SLR) were among the 10 firearms seized from the encounter site. Besides, a huge cache of Naxal-related materials was also recovered from there, he said. All of them collectively carried a reward of Rs 5.25 crore on their heads in six states - Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, he said. Balakrishna carried a collective reward of Rs 1.80 crore in six states, including Chhattisgarh (Rs 40 lakh), he said. Similarly, two other cadres identified as Pramod alias Pandranna and Vimal alias Manganna -- members of Odisha state committee of Maoists -- carried a cumulative reward of Rs 1.20 crore each across five states, he said. The remaining cadres were identified as Sameer- a member of company no 6, Rajita - a platoon party committee member (PPCM), Vanila - a platoon member, Seema alias Bhime and Vikram- area committee members, Umesh- deputy commander and Bimla- a platoon member, he said. Balakrishna, who hailed from Warangal in Telangana, is also known by his aliases Balanna, Ramachander, and Bhaskar. He was the secretary of the Odisha State Committee (OSC) and had joined the movement in the early 1980s. Since January 2024, security forces have achieved unprecedented success in anti-Naxal operations and eliminated more than 460 cadres, including their general secretary and three central committee members, Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) Vivekanand Sinha said. Balakrishna was trying to expand Maoist base in Gariaband region bordering Odisha. Security forces have inflicted a major blow to Maoists with his killing, he said. So far this year, 243 Naxalites have been killed in separate encounters in Chhattisgarh. Of them, 214 were eliminated in the Bastar division, comprising seven districts, while 27 others gunned down in Gariaband district which falls in Raipur division. Two other Naxalites were killed in Mohla-Manpur-Ambagarh Chowki district in Durg division. On Friday, two Naxalites were killed in an encounter with security personnel state's Bijapur district.
Math Not Math-ing: Bhopals 90-Degree Bridge Actually Bends 118 Degrees
In view of the latest findings, the Madhya Pradesh government has sought time from the court to reconsider its decision against the firm it had blacklisted
BHOPAL: Villagers in Madhya Pradesh are increasingly falling prey to multi-layered rackets that misuse their identification details to source fake SIM cards, fueling inter-state and international cyber frauds run from countries like Cambodia and Thailand. Ongoing crackdown by the MP Police against rackets sourcing fake SIM cards to be used for cyber crimes across the country and abroad have stumbled upon an increasingly prevalent modus operandi of some SIM card point-of-sale (PoS) who are using identification details, particularly biometric data (especially thumb impression/fingerprint details) to issue SIM cards in bulk for use by the cyber fraud rackets. Our detailed investigations and analysis has revealed that in around 60% cases of fake SIM cards, the thumb impression/fingerprints of people aged particularly between 18 and 45 years, especially those from rural areas, have been used to supply SIM cards for use by cyber fraud rackets operating from Indian states, like Jharkhand, West Bengal, Rajasthan, UP and Delhi, besides international cyber crime syndicates operating from South East Asian nations, particularly Cambodia and Thailand, superintendent of police (SP-Cyber Cell Bhopal) Pranay Nagwanshi told the TNIE on Friday. As per sources connected with the ongoing crackdown against the PoS indulgent in issuing fake SIM cards to cyber fraudsters, Villagers going to such PoS to get new SIM cards are often asked deliberately to give their thumb impressions on the thumb impression machines on the pretext that their thumb impressions arent getting properly scanned for verification purposes. While the impression is used just once to issue a SIM card to the concerned villager, the same impression, which was taken multiple times by the SIM card PoS, is then used to generate more SIM cards, which are handed over subsequently to local facilitators who supply them to cyber fraud rackets. The other most prevalent modus operandi is that many SIM card PoS are actually using men in rural areas, who in the lure of quick money are bringing their relatives and friends to the such PoS in the name of getting them registered for benefits under various government schemes and using their identification details, including fingerprints to generate fake SIM cards for cyber fraud syndicates. According to Nagwanshi, everyone who is giving fingerprint/thumb impressions on devices at SIM cards PoS, should be alert and question why the staff at the PoS is asking for the thumb impression/fingerprint scanning multiple times, to prevent their genuine ID details from being used to generate SIM cards for use by cyber fraudsters, including those indulging in Digital Arrests. These alarming revelations have been made during the ongoing Operation FAST (Forged-Activated-SIM-Termination) of the MP Police, which is being carried out across the state jointly by the state polices cyber cell and district police forces. The basis of Operation FAST is the detailed info provided to the MP Police by the Ministry of Home Affairs I4C (Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre). As per the data, as many as 6200 complaints from various states on the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal were related to 7500 fake SIM cards issued by 3824 PoS across MP. Under the first phase of the Operation, which began 15 days back, the police have registered 50 FIRs against 94 SIM Card PoS and agents in 20 districts and 44 people have been arrested so far. As many as 100 fake SIM cards and seven thumb impression machines have also been seized. Similar operations are underway in the 35 remaining districts of the state based on the information given by the I4C. Were also working on regularly carrying out similar operations based on cyber fraud complaints being made directly to us in the state about mobile phone numbers being frequently used by cyber thugs, Nagwanshi added. In the next phase, we will probe the backward and forwards linkages of these notorious SIM card PoS, including the possibility of the cellular service providers staffs collusion with the tainted PoS and the facilitators getting bulk SIM cards for cyber fraud rackets from such point-of-sale contacts, he maintained. The hotspot districts so far The ongoing Operation FAST which, has so far covered 20 of the 55 districts in the state, has revealed that five districts, including Sidhi, Chhatarpur, Datia, Dindori and Shivpuri, have emerged as the prime hotspots of such SIM Card PoS, which are supplying fake SIM cards to cyber fraudsters. In each of these districts, more than 100 such SIM cards have been issued by the dubious PoS. Sidhi, which is located in the Vindhya region and is neighboured by Eastern UP, has emerged as the biggest such hotspot, with around 1000 such SIM cards having been issued by the dubious SIM Card PoS there, Nagwanshi said. This latest revelation means that the Vindhya region (which is neighboured by UP and Chhattisgarh both) is not just a fertile land of mule accounts (bank accounts used by criminals to receive, transfer or launder illegal money with or without the knowledge/complicity of the actual account holders), but also a hub for supply of fake SIM cards to cyber fraud rackets. In the past, there have been multiple cases of suspected hawala money, money meant for suspected terrorist and spying activities and money generated from cyber fraud, having been parked in mule accounts of people living in various parts of MPs Vindhya region, particularly Satna, Rewa, Maihar, Katni and Umaria districts. The second set of fake SIM cards hotspot districts, includes Gwalior, Indore, Damoh, Morena and Jabalpur districts.
MP: Mosque prez arrested over outsider staying without police permit
A case has been registered against the president of a mosque in Kharkala village in Khandwa district of Madhya Pradesh for allegedly failing to inform the authorities about an outsider staying inside the mosque premises. The president of the mosque committee, Mohammed Hanif, had temporarily selected Akhtar Raza as Imam of the mosque to lead 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 .
Govt announces annual licensing policy for opium poppy cultivation for 2025-26 crop year
The government has announced its licensing policy for opium poppy cultivation in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh for the 2025-26 crop year, increasing the number of eligible farmers by 23.5% to approximately 1.21 lakh.
Congress alleges FRA violations in Adani coal mine project in Madhya Pradesh
Earlier this month, Adani Power said it has received the Coal Ministry approval to commence mining operations at Dhirauli mine in Singrauli district of Madhya Pradesh
Congress alleges FRA violations in Adani coal mine project in MP
Jairam Ramesh accuses Adani Group of illegal tree cutting in Madhya Pradesh for a coal mine. He alleges violations of Forest Rights Act and PESA. Ramesh claims tribal communities are protesting the project. He says essential legal clearances are missing. The Congress leader states the Modi government imposed the project. Adani Power earlier announced mining operations approval.
Excess rain shrinks Indias green gram, black matpe yield, hurts quality
Higher precipitation dents pulses crop prospects across Karnataka, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Andhra and Telangana
MP: Bhopals 90-Degree Bridge Has A Turn Of 118-119 Degrees, Expert Tells MP High Court
90-degree Bhopal railway overbridge that became an object of ridicule at the national level has, in fact, a turn of 118-119 degrees, an expert has submitted before the Madhya Pradesh high court.
Gross Negligence: High Court On 2 Babies' Death After Rat Bites In Indore Hospital
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has on its own taken cognisance of the deaths of two newborn girls following rat bites at the Maharaja Yeshwantrao Hospital here, terming it an apparent case of gross negligence, and issued notices to authorities.
Pakistan-backed terror module busted; five individuals across India arrested in multiple raids
NEW DELHI: In a joint operation with state police and central agencies, the Delhi Polices Special Cell has busted a Pakistan handlerbacked pan-India terror module and arrested five people from different States via multiple raids. Two of them were planning to purchase land as a base to initiate caliphate related training activities. The accused have been identified as Ashhar Danish (23), a resident of Bokaro in Jharkhand, Aaftab Qureshi (25), Sufiyan Abubakar Khan (20), a resident of Mumbra, Mohammed Huzaif Yaman (20), a resident of Telangana, and Kamran Qureshi alias Samar Khan (26), a resident of Rajgarh in MP. Simultaneous raids were conducted at multiple locations in Delhi, Jharkhand, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Telangana, and Madhya Pradesh. Incriminating material, arms, ammunition, and chemicals used in making IEDs were also recovered. Through a tip-off, a terror module with operational footprints in Delhi, Ranchi, Thane, Nizamabad and Rajgarh was identified. The members possessed significant knowledge about preparing gunpowder and fabricating IEDs. A few of them expressed willingness to sacrifice their lives in pursuit of establishing a caliphate in India under the concept of Gazwa-e-Hind, a senior police officer said. It was further revealed that Danish, a key figure, was attempting to procure weapons from Delhi/NCR and chemical substances from agro-chemical shops and online platforms. A trap was laid on Tuesday near Hazrat Nizamuddin Railway Station, where Qureshi and Sufiyan were intercepted while carrying two semi-automatic pistols, along with 15 live cartridges. During the investigation on Wednesday, joint raids were carried out in Ranchi, Thane, Bengaluru, Nizamabad, and Rajgarh with assistance from the sister agency. Later, Danish was arrested in Ranchi. From his rented room, IED-making components and chemical substances were recovered. He admitted that he had procured arms, ammunition and explosives in pursuance of a criminal conspiracy to establish a caliphate through violent means, Additional Commissioner of Police (Special Cell) Pramod Kushwah said. Danish stated that he was receiving instructions from a Pakistan-based handler and was in constant communication with other module members. Later, Yaman was arrested by Nizamabad, who disclosed his involvement in experiments related to manufacturing arms and ammunition under the guidance of Danish. Police also arrested Kamran from Rajgarh, Kushwah stated. Three pistols, 16 live cartridges, copper sheets and steel hollow pipes, Sulphuric acid, Nitric acid, Sodium bicarbonate, Sulphur powder, pH value checker, ball bearings, weighing machine, Rs 10,500 cash, etc. were recovered from their possession. Danish, a post-graduate in English from Ranchi, began listening to lectures of Dr. Israr Ahmad and gradually adopted radical beliefs. He came across individuals like Aaftab Qureshi and Izhar-Ul-Haq on social media, who shared a similar ideology. He created a group and added around 40 people, where discussions centred on establishing a caliphate, Kushwah said. He also created multiple groups with multiple social media IDs showing himself as CEO of a company, a professor or an NGO operator to disguise any surveillance upon him and his activities. He collected for the procurement of chemicals and purchased Sulphur for making gunpowder. In August, he procured copper plates to manufacture cartridges. He also obtained a bullet and a country-made pistol from Bokaro to study as a prototype for manufacturing arms. Aaftab was active on social media platforms and started consuming radical Islamic content around 2020, including speeches of Tariq Masood, Zakir Naik, Israr Ahmed and Tariq Jameel. He became a member of radical groups discussing Jihadi ideologies. He connected with Danish through various social media platforms, police said. According to the police, Yaman is a B. Pharmacy student who came into contact with Danish three to four years ago, through an online platform. Danish discussed perceived atrocities against Muslims in India and proposed forming a Lashkar to retaliate through armed jihad. Danish assigned him the responsibility of learning firearm manufacturing for jihadist purposes. Kamran admitted that he came into contact with Danish through the WhatsApp group, which promoted radical ideology for the Gazwa-e-Hind. He contributed funds to the Danish and was instructed to recruit more members. He and Danish were also planning to purchase land as a base to initiate caliphate related training activities, police added.
2 Police Officers Killed, 1 Missing As Car Falls Into Madhya Pradesh River
At least three police officers, including Unhel police station in-charge Ashok Sharma, drowned after their car fell into the Shipra River in Madhya Pradesh's Ujjain on Saturday.
Bhopals 90-degree bridge has a turn of 118-119 degrees, expert tells High Court
In view of the latest findings, the Madhya Pradesh government has sought time from the court to reconsider its decision against a firm it had blacklisted in connection with the controversial structure
Bhopal's '90-degree' bridge has a turn of 118-119 degrees, expert tells HC
An expert's report to the Madhya Pradesh High Court revealed that the controversial Bhopal rail overbridge, criticized for its sharp turn, actually has a bend of 118-119 degrees, not the perceived 90 degrees. Consequently, the state government is reconsidering its blacklisting of the construction firm involved. The court has adjourned the hearing until September 17, pending further review.
Bhopal's '90-Degree' Bridge Has A 118-119 Degrees Turn: Expert Tells Court
A rail overbridge in Bhopal that has become a subject of memes and public outcry for its 90-degree structure has a turn of 118-119 degrees, an expert has told the Madhya Pradesh High Court.
Adani Power's Capacity Doubles In Madhya Pradesh After Greenshoe Option
Adani Power is aiming to commission units within 60 months of the appointed date.
Madhya Pradesh CM assures help to 14 people stranded in violence-hit Nepal
Nobody is safe here, including the police and politicians, a Chhatarpur resident said
Water Found At Origin Points Of Only 7 Of 32 Rivers, Visited By MP Minister
The minister has started visiting the origin points of the major and small rivers in Madhya Pradesh before chalking out a plan for conservation of these rivers.
Anglo-Indians fight for visibility and voice in 'numbers game' across the country
KOCHI: In what many describe as a perilous umbers game, India's Anglo-Indian communitydescended from European fathers and Indian mothers during colonial timesis grappling with the erosion of its political influence and cultural footprint. The 2011 census officially pegged their numbers at a mere 296, a figure hotly contested by community leaders who insist the true count exceeds 4,00,000. This statistical disparity has fuelled tangible setbacks, including the stripping away of their assured seats in legislative bodies. Compounding the issue, younger generations are increasingly emigrating or intermarrying, threatening the community's distinct identity amid India's fast-evolving society. Dr Charles Dias, a former Member of Parliament and president of the Federation of Anglo-Indian Associations in India, outlined the historical safeguards: Articles 331 and 333 of the Constitution once permitted the nomination of two Anglo-Indian members to the Lok Sabha and one to each of 12 state legislative assemblies. However, in 2020, this provision was revoked through the 104th Constitutional Amendment in a profoundly unjust manner. Dias noted, According to the Union government, the Anglo-Indian population stands at just 296 according to the 2011 census, and they are 'well off'. These claims were rigorously challenged by opposition parties, backed by data. Countering the official narrative, Dias highlighted association-collected data showing a nationwide population of nearly 4,15,000. He further estimated an additional 50,000 individuals dispersed across urban areas, unaffiliated with any associations. Echoing these concerns, Harry Maclure from Chennai, who runs the magazine Anglos in the Wind, challenged the official census figures and called for continued representation. You go to any wedding of our community and you can see 500 people. The census data is wrong. We were a big community and the maximum recorded population is around 7.5-8 lakh, he said. Maclure acknowledged the community's decline but emphasised its relative size: It is true that we are now a dwindling community but we are bigger than the Parsi community and we do need representation. He added that many from the community are marrying outside it, making the preservation of culture and heritage an ongoing struggle. Maclure remains cautiously optimistic, noting that while old settlements are disappearing, the educated youth in the community feel more comfortable in India and could carry forward the community's legacy. Charles Dias emphasised that the Anglo-Indian community's contributions to modern India far outweigh their population size. He highlighted their unparalleled role in nation-building across sectors like education, sports, railways, post and telegraph, health, and especially the armed forces, where eight Anglo-Indians have risen to the rank of Air Vice-Marshal and over 25 have received top gallantry awards such as the Vir Chakra and Maha Vir Chakra. The three service chiefsAdmiral R L Pereira, Air Chief Marshal Denis Anthony La Fontaine, and Air Chief Marshal Norman Anil Kumar Browneexemplify the Anglo-Indian community's unwavering commitment to the nation, he said. Despite these achievements, the community faces significant hurdles. In 2013, the ministry of minority affairs formed a fact-finding team to study the problems and aspirations of the Anglo-Indian community in cities including Kolkata, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, and Kochi. The team's report noted that amongst the various challenges and problems being faced by members of the Anglo-Indian community in India, the more significant ones are related to (1) identity crisis, (ii) lack of employment, (iii) educational backwardness, (iv) lack of proper facilities, and (v) cultural erosion. ANGLO-INDIAN POPULATION Assam 4,300 West Bengal 37,500 Bihar - 8,200 Chhattisgarh 7,500 Odisha 4,500 Madhya Pradesh 25,500 Jharkhand 7,500 Uttarakhand 5,500 Uttar Pradesh 18,500 Punjab 2,500 Haryana 3,800 Delhi 4,500 Maharashtra 27,500 Andhra Pradesh 15,500 Telangana 17,500 Goa 1,500 Karnataka 42,500 Tamil Nadu 42,000 Kerala 82,500 Total: 4,15,000 (Source: Federation of Anglo-Indian Associations in India) STATE-WISE ENUMERATION (2011 CENSUS) West Bengal -9 Odisha - 4 Chhattisgarh - 3 Maharashtra - 16 Andhra Pradesh - 62 Karnataka - 9 Kerala - 124 Tamil Nadu - 69 Total: 296
Farmers in Madhya Pradesh opt for maize and urad over soybean; overall kharif sowing down 1%
The central Indian State faces challenges in Kharif season due to excessive rainfall, impacting sowing areas and crop yields
65-year-old woman fights & kills an attacking jackal in Madhya Pradesh's Shivpuri
BHOPAL: A 65-year-old woman managed to kill a jackal which attacked her at Shivpuri district in Madhya Pradesh on Monday. The woman, Surajiya Bai Jatav, belonging to Barkhadi village in the Gwalior-Chambal region, has been admitted to Shivpuri district hospital for treatment. The woman had gone to the field to collect grass for her cattle when she was attacked by the jackal around 5 pm on Monday. The woman reportedly wrestled with the animal after none came to her rescue following repeated screams. She fought for nearly 30 minutes and eventually strangled the jackal to death with the help of her saree. When the jackal died, she too fell unconscious. It took several hours for her to regain consciousness. Her grandson Devendra Jatav said that when they reached the spot they found her lying unconscious with severe bleeding injuries and the jackal lying dead near her. Immediately, we rushed her to the Shivpuri district hospital, he added. According to doctors attending to the elderly woman, she has sustained 18 gashes (bite wounds) all over her body. Anti-rabies injections have been administered and she is being monitored by the doctors. One of the senior doctors overseeing the treatment at the Shivpuri hospital said that with 18 bite wounds, she has been placed under Category-2 of animal bite cases. We hope that the wounds will completely heal in the next 7-10 days and with her current situation being stable, she may be discharged from the hospital in 3-5 days, a doctor said. Surajiya Bai who has lost husband and elder son due to illnesses in the past, lives with younger son Badri and the family is dependent on four bighas of land. But Surajiya Bai is not the first one from her family to have battled a jackal. Around six months go, her brother-in-law Latura Jatav, successfully saved his family from an attacking jackal and killed the animal. But he died three months later due to rabies related complications. Meanwhile, the state forest department has provided an initial assistance of Rs 1000. The department has assured to bear the cost of her treatment.
Denying Divorce In Broken Marriages Prolongs Misery: Madhya Pradesh High Court
The High Court noted that the couple had been separated since 2003 and that their marital ties were beyond repair.
Rs 46 cr I-T notice sent to dhaba cook in Gwalior
BHOPAL: A male cook at a roadside dhaba in Gwalior district of Madhya Pradesh has received a notice from the Income Tax Department about Rs 46.18 crore business transactions having taken place in an account held under his name at a nationalized bank branch in national capital Delhi. The cook Ravindra Singh Chauhan, who hails from MPs Bhind district, but is working at a roadside dhaba-cum-family restaurant in Gwalior district now, worked with a premier automobile company in Pune till July. But he left the job following multiple notices from the IT Department and returned to Gwalior in MP, where he has started working at the roadside dhaba, which fetches him Rs 10,000 monthly salary. I earn Rs 10,000 monthly, so how can I indulge in transactions worth Rs 46 crore-plus, he said. The latest IT Department notice sent to Chauhan mentions, Information in possession with the department suggests that income chargeable to tax has escaped assessment to the extent of Rs 46,18,32,916 for the financial year 2020-21 relevant to the assessment year 2021-22. Chauhan worked as a mess helper at a toll plaza in Gwalior district between 2019 and 2023. In November 2019, the supervisor at the plaza Shashi Bhushan Rai (who hailed from Bihars Buxar district) took me to Delhi and got a bank account opened in my name for helping me get the provident fund money. On return, I informed about the development to other colleagues and some friends, who said that I shouldnt have opened that bank account, as it could be misused in future. I requested the supervisor to get the account closed, who later informed me that the account had been closed. Much to my surprise six years later, I have landed in trouble due to the same bank account in Delhi, which shockingly remains active, Chauhan said. Ive been running from one police office to another in Gwalior district with a complaint against Shashi Bhushan Rai, but Im being told as the alleged crime with me happened in Delhi, so I should go to Delhi Police in the matter, Chauhan said. According to a Gwalior-based advocate Pradyumna Singh Bhadauria, who is helping Chauhans cause, We first went to the Income Tax office in the matter, where we were told by officials that Rs 46.18 crore transaction had taken place through the bank account held in Chauhans name. We subsequently went to the Punjab National Bank local branch in Gwalior, where the bank manager told us that the concerned transaction had not taken place in the account in MP, but through an account in Uttam Nagar branch in Delhi, which was also held in Chauhans name. The account was opened by Shashi Bhushan Rai in Chauhans name for crediting his provident fund money. It has been found that Rs 12.50 lakh is still there in the concerned bank account. As the IT Department has asked us to get a case registered in the matter with police, weve been taking up the matter with Gwalior police, but it remains unaddressed. The bank account which was opened by Shashi Bhushan Rai in Chauhans name in 2019 is being used now by an apparel company and transactions of Rs 46.18 crore have taken place through that account and Rs 12.50 lakh are still in that account, the advocate said.
Madhya Pradesh government approves promoting vehicle scrapping under RVSF to control air pollution
BHOPAL: In a bid to control air pollution, the Madhya Pradesh government has decided to promote the scrapping of vehicles under the Registered Vehicle Scrapping Facility (RVSF). The state cabinet meeting, chaired by CM Mohan Yadav on Tuesday,approved a 50% rebate in motor vehicle tax on new non-transport and new transport vehicles registered against a Certificate of Deposit issued for scrapping BS-I and earlier emission standard vehicles. It also includes medium/heavy goods and passenger vehicles manufactured under BS-II norms, subject to conditions. Currently, there are around 99,000 BS-I and BS-II category vehicles on the roads in MP. Providing a 50 per cent rebate in motor vehicle tax will result in a financial impact of Rs 100 crore. Importantly, during 202425, the state granted tax rebates of nearly Rs 17.05 crore on 1,563 new vehicle registrations. Its noteworthy that the Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways will provide special assistance of Rs 200 crore to Madhya Pradesh to promote scrapping of vehicles through the Registered Vehicle Scrapping Facility (RVSF). For controlling air pollution in India, the Bharat Stage (BS-I) emission norms were first introduced in April 2000. As per Tuesdays state cabinet decision, the motor vehicle tax rebate will be granted only when the new vehicle is purchased in the name of the same person, in whose name the Certificate of Deposit (issued for scrapping the BS-I and BS-II vehicles) is held at the time. The Certificate of Deposit will serve as the essential and sufficient document to claim incentives and benefits on the purchase of a new vehicle. The validity of this certificate will be three years from the date of issue. The Certificate of Deposit will be electronically tradable. Transfer of the certificate to each new owner will be done on the trading platform as per Form 2D. Once the certificate is used, it will be marked as cancelled in the vehicle database by the respective Regional Transport Office or dealer that has granted the benefit to the certificate holder. The rebate in motor vehicle tax will only be available if the new vehicle is registered in Madhya Pradesh against a Certificate of Deposit issued by an RVSF located within the state. If the certificate has been issued by an RVSF situated outside Madhya Pradesh, the tax rebate will not be applicable. The rebate will be provided only when the new vehicle belongs to the same category as the scrapped vehicle. For vehicles with lifetime tax already deposited, a one-time 50% rebate in motor vehicle tax will be granted for both transport and non-transport categories. For vehicles on which tax is collected on a monthly/quarterly/annual basis, a 50% rebate will be given for up to eight years. The concessions notified under the Transport Departments notification dated September 8, 2022 will not apply to vehicles availing tax rebate under this notification.
PM Modi To Inaugurate Textile Park In Madhya Pradesh On 75th Birthday
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lay the foundation stone for the country's first textile park being developed under the PM MITRA scheme on September 17, his 75th birthday, in Madhya Pradesh
Himachal's Parwanoo town ranked 2nd in India in clean air competition
Parwanoo in Himachal Pradesh secured the second position nationally in the Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan-2025 for cities with under 3 lakh population, recognizing its efforts to improve air quality. Dewas, Madhya Pradesh, claimed the top spot in the same category. Himachal Pradesh received a Rs 25 lakh prize for its innovative clean air initiatives, which will further bolster environmental efforts.
CBI Arrests Indore-Based Firm's Managing Director In Rs 183-Crore Fraud Case
The CBI has arrested the managing director of Indore-based Teerth Gopicon in connection with an alleged Rs 183 crore fraud to secure irrigation projects by submitting fake bank guarantees to Madhya Pradesh Jal Nigam Limited, officials said
'She Was Married': Madhya Pradesh HC Upholds Man's Acquittal In False Promise Rape Case
The court held that no case of deception was made out since the woman remained legally married throughout the period of the alleged relationship.
Rs 273 crore bank fraud case: ED conducts raids across 10 locations in Delhi and Madhya Pradesh
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has conducted raids at ten locations in Delhi and Madhya Pradesh concerning a Rs 273 crore bank fraud case involving IFCI loans. The company allegedly siphoned off funds to related entities lacking genuine business operations. In a separate matter, the ED filed documents related to the National Herald case, with a hearing scheduled for September 16.
ED searches in Delhi, MP in bank loan fraud case
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted searches in Delhi and Madhya Pradesh concerning a money laundering investigation tied to an alleged Rs 273 crore bank loan fraud involving Era Housing and Developers India Private Ltd. Ten premises were searched, including one in Bhopal, under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).
BHOPAL: In connection with the Rs 183.21 crore fake bank guarantee scam case, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested two persons including the managing director of an Indore-based company. Mahesh Kumbhani, the managing director of Teerth Gopicon Limited, and Gaurav Dhakad were arrested by the CBI on Monday. The duo will be produced before the special CBI court on Tuesday. The two arrests came three months after the central investigation agency arrested three men from Kolkata in the same cases. In June, the CBI had arrested three men, including Govind Chandra Hansda, a senior manager of the Punjab National Bank and Mohd Firoz Khan in connection with the Rs 183.21 crore crore fake bank guarantee scam-related cases. Earlier, acting on the directions of the Madhya Pradesh High Court, the CBI had registered three cases pertaining to the major financial fraud involving the submission of eight forged bank guarantees by the Indore-based Teerth Gopicon Limited, an Indore-based company to get Rs 974 crore worth contracts from the MP Jal Nigam Limited (MPJNL). Back in 2023, the company secured three irrigation projects in Chhatarpur, Sagar and Dindori districts of Madhya Pradesh, with a total value of Rs 974 crore. To support these contracts, the company submitted eight fake bank guarantees worth Rs 183.21 crore. On the strength of these forged guarantees, it also received approximately Rs 85 crore as mobilization advances from MPJNL. During the initial verification, MPJNL received fraudulent email responses impersonating the official domain of Punjab National Bank (PNB), falsely confirming the authenticity of the bank guarantees. Relying on these false confirmations, MPJNL awarded three contracts worth Rs 974 crore to Teerth Gopicon Limited.
Tension erupts in Bhopal after alleged stone pelting at Ganesh idol immersion procession
BHOPAL : Tension gripped a part of Madhya Pradesh's capital Bhopal on Monday night, following allegations of stone pelting on a Lord Ganesh idol immersion procession. The incident happened when the Lord Ganesh idol installed by the Hindu Ekta Navyuvak Ganesh Utsav Samiti in Nishatpura Colony was being taken in a procession for immersion at the Khatlapura Ghat. The Samitis head, Monu Kushwah, alleged that at around 9.30 pm, while the procession was passing through the sensitive Arif Nagar locality, some men pelted stones at the procession and the idol from behind a place of worship. Angered over the incident, those forming the procession jammed the road near DIG Bunglow crossing in protest against the alleged incident. Heavy police force from at least ten police stations was rushed to the concerned area to prevent the situation from worsening any further. Hindu Utsav Samiti president Chandrashekhar Tiwari alleged that the stone pelting in the Arif Nagar locality damaged the idol, which was being taken for immersion. At a time when some identical incidents have happened elsewhere in the state, why didnt the authorities and police ensure proper security arrangements? Why was our idol immersion procession attacked? Have we ever pelted stones on any Muharram procession? We demand immediate action against those involved in the incident, if suitable action isnt initiated, then retaliatory action will follow, which might necessitate imposition of curfew, Tiwari said. Bhopal police commissioner Harinarayanchari Mishra said the situation is under control and a heavy police force has been deployed in the concerned area. A case has been registered against unidentified accused and investigations are underway to ascertain whether the procession was actually pelted with stones or not. Notably, the incident in Bhopal happened just a day after alleged stone pelting outside a Ganesh Puja pandal in a village in southwestern Madhya Pradeshs Burhanpur district. While three to four villagers were hurt in that incident, at least seven persons have been arrested by the Lalbag Police in Burhanpur district in connection with the Sunday night incident. Due to Sundays lunar eclipse, the Ganesh idols at many places across the state were immersed on Monday.
The Chola Tigers and their storyteller Amish Tripathi
Author Amish Tripathi is in utter awe of Rajendra Chola the man he was, the conquests he made, and the beautiful temples and city of Gangaikonda Cholapuram he built. What a man he was! he exclaims. This sheer awe of one of the mightiest emperors of India comes across in Amishs latest book The Chola Tigers: Avengers of Somnath, which is a part of his Indic Chronicles. The first in this series was Legend of Suheldev, released in 2020, which recounted the role of a King from Shravasti who mobilised Indians to fight the Turkic army after the destruction of the Somnath temple. The book mentions the Chola general Narasimhan telling King Suheldev that they got vengeance from Mahumd as well. The King then asks to hear that story too to which, General Narasimhan hints that perhaps an author will write about it. Im here. The author is here, laughs Amish. Along with Narasimhan, the other passengers in this journey of revenge sought against Mahumd is a Chalukya king whose father was a rival of the Cholas, a Gujarati merchant, a member of the Vavar community of Kerala whose sole duty is to protect Lord Ayyappa, and a Chola officer. Their story, told in The Chola Tigers is a celebration of a dynasty and a piece of history that hasnt gotten its due. Excerpts follow: Why did you plan on the Indic Chronicle series? The Indic Chronicles is a relook at the narrative of the last 1,300 years. There are various problems in the way history is taught to us. Even if the facts are still the same, the way they are presented to us has a very biased approach. Our history has an excessive focus on Delhi. Most other regions are ignored. If you notice, Eastern India is ignored, Central India, King Bhoj is ignored; Western India is ignored. Most of the history of the last 1,300 years essentially focusses on the region between Khyber and Agra. Delhi is an important area but it is not the only important area of India. This entire story of the last 1,300 years is presented as one of repeated defeats. The subtle or, in fact, not so subtle message given to us was, our ancestors were either cowardly or disunited because they kept losing battles. In summary, they were looking towards Khyber Pass for the next invader to come, and then there would be a battle at Panipat, which we would obviously lose. And then there would be the next oppressor oppressing us. The only difference between the British and the Turks was that the British came from the sea. Why did the British Raj come up with a historical narrative like this? Basically, to tell all of us Indians, It is your job to be slaves. My understanding of it is completely different. The same invaders who came here Arabs, Turks, Persians, Europeans, British, Portuguese went to every other ancient culture in the world. All those other ancient cultures are dead. The Aztecs, the Inca, Central America, Zoroastrianism in Persiaso many across the world, all dead. India is still standing. My interpretation of it is that the last 1,300 years is not a story of repeated defeats, but it is a story of the greatest resistance in human history. No indigenous culture anywhere in the world has fought so hard, and so long, to protect its culture. Only our ancestors did. If there is an interpretation like this, we would feel proud of our ancestors. They werent cowards; they werent disunited, they were actually the toughest people around. That is the real story of the last 1,300 years. Indic Chronicles aims to give that part of the story. Cholas and their contribution are well-known, at least in the south Why are our great ancestors reduced to regional history? Why is Chhatrapati Shivaji reduced just to Maharashtra history? Why are Rajaraja Chola and Rajendra Chola reduced just to Tamil history? Why is Emperor Bhoj reduced just to Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarhs history? Why are the Gurjar Pratiharas reduced just to Western India, Gujarat, and Maharashtra? The Rashtrakuta is reduced to only Karnataka. Why? Emperor Rajendra Chola conquered much of Southeast Asia as well. The Bay of Bengal was essentially Emperor Rajendra Cholas pond. His empire was as big as Akbars. Thats not the impression we get from our history books. In the last 1,300 years, the only national history is our invaders. Why is that? And this needs to be rebalanced. Emperor Rajendra Chola, Rajaraja Chola were not just Tamil kings, they were Indian kings. They were our ancestors too. When Emperor Rajendra Chola conquered up to Eastern India, up to the Ganga, he changed his title. He took the title Gangaikondan. It was clearly an emotional moment for him. He renamed his capital as Gangaikonda Cholapuram. Our nationalism was much more liberal and relaxed. We must celebrate that. Is there an unusual amount of spotlight on the Cholas, and are they being used as a political tool? The spotlight is going on many ignored heroes, not just the Cholas across India. The Marathas, for example. They were ignored for so many decades. The Peshwas, the Rashtrakutas, the Parmars. This is all, I think, a cultural reclaiming of our ancestors. I think its a good thing. Is there some politics with it? Yes. But there is a cultural reawakening. Lachit Borphukans memory is being revived in Assam. So many of our great heroes have been forgotten. Culturally, I think its very good. Isnt it nice if North Indians know about the Cholas, or South Indians get to know King Bhoj? King Bhoj and Emperor Rajendra Chola were allies. But this will be a shock to many. King Bhoj was also a scholar emperor. Hed written 70-80 books. These things arent spoken of in our history books. Where do you draw the line for fiction when you write historical fiction? The reality of writing historical fiction is that therell always be basic facts, and then you have to try and put a story together for two reasons. One, real life usually actually does not make sense. But a story that youre reading, you expect it to make sense. Secondly, real life is usually boring, which is why many pure history books are boring. You have to add the storytelling style to it. Thats the very nature of historical fiction. Some facts are so obviously wrong that you cant use them. But you have to update the story of it. Braveheart or Ponniyin Selvan, a lot of it is fiction. It has to be done that way. Besides your research for your books, what are you reading currently? I read more non-fiction. I just finished a long read, The Singularity is Near, and The Singularity is Nearer by Ray Kurzweil. AI is going to impact everything. If you want to understand AI and how new tech is going to impact our world, you cant do better than Ray Kurzweils books. I am also going through a series of books now by a British historian called David Starkey, who has written magisterial books on how England and the UK were created from King Alfred onwards. Of course, he is a lover of the British Empire. Your mind expands when you are willing to read someone who has a different point of view. These days, we dont do that enough. We want to be in our echo chambers. Its only when you interact with someone who disagrees with you that your mind gets exercised. I always believed that if you want to read someone who has an opposing point of view, there can be two strategies: One, read the idiot, which will make you feel superior, or go to the best thinker on the opposite side, read them and then you are actually forced to think and expand your mind. You canwatch the interview on YouTube @thenewindianxpress
SC orders Rs 25 lakh compensation to convict kept in jail for extra 4.5 yrs
In a grave oversight, the Supreme Court intervened in a Madhya Pradesh case where a man was wrongly imprisoned for over four years beyond his commuted sentence. The High Court had reduced his life sentence to seven years in 2017, but this information never reached the jail authorities.
Sohan Singh Yadav was only released from Sagar Central Jail on June 6 this year, after advocate Mahfooz A. Nazki wrote to the prison authorities and the M.P. State Legal Services Authority flagging the matter
BHOPAL:Farmers waiting for their turn to get their share of fertilisers at a government fertiliser distribution centre were lathi-charged by a cop in Bhind district of Madhya Pradeshs Gwalior-Chambal region on Monday. The video of the incident that went viral showed a cop assaulting farmers lined up outside a cooperative society office in the Lahar area of Bhind district. According to the farmers, the cop cane-charged them without any reason, causing injuries to three to four farmers. Notably, the fertiliser distribution process had resumed at the concerned centre after three days of holiday. Followingly, the Bhind district police superintendent Dr Asit Yadav, ordered the suspension of the head constable Ramraj Singh Gurjar. A departmental probe has been ordered against the head constable and a report is sought within seven days. The incident happened just six days after farmers, queuing up for fertilisers, were reportedly lathi-charged in Rewa district of eastern MP. Importantly, Bhind district is the same district, where third-time BJP MLA Narendra Singh Kushwah had indulged in a noisy and abusive brawl with the district collector at the latters residence, allegedly over the fertilizers issue. As per official sources within the government, Bhind district is among those districts of MP, where fertiliser crisis continues to prevail. Not just the non-BJP parties and farmers' outfits, but the Bhartiya Kisan Sangh (BKS) -- the RSS-associated farmers' outfit -- has also protested in Bhind in the recent past over the mismanagement of fertiliser distribution. Last week, the states CM Dr Mohan Yadav had chaired a high-level meeting over the issue in Bhopal. At the meeting, the CM directed that the district administration in all districts should make necessary arrangements regarding the distribution of fertilizers in the districts. If there is chaos regarding fertiliser distribution in the districts, then the District Collector will be responsible for it, the CM had maintained. While ensuring proper distribution of the available fertilisers, keep in constant dialogue and contact with the representatives of the farmers' organisations. Representatives of the farmers' organisation should also be included in the fertiliser distribution system. Intensive review of fertilizer availability in the districts should be done, the CM had directed last week. Also, share the information about the stock of fertiliser available in the district with the public representatives, this will help in making the farmers aware of the actual status of fertilizer availability in the district. The district administration should compulsorily conduct surprise verification and monitoring of double lock, PACS and private sales centres. If additional sales centres are required, their operation should be started immediately, the CM had also directed. While maintaining that there was no shortage of fertilisers for the Kharif 2025 season, the officials informed the meeting about the action taken so far against those indulging in black marketing, illegal storage-transportation of fertilisers as well as spurious fertilisers. 53 FIRs were registered and action was taken for 88 license cancellations, 102 license suspensions and 406 sales bans, the officials informed in the meeting.
I Am Alive: 'Dead' Man Rises As Villagers, Cops Prepare To Lift His Body
A scene straight out of a thriller unfolded in Madhya Pradesh's Sagar district when a man, presumed dead for nearly six hours, suddenly stood up just as police and villagers were preparing to lift his body.
PM Modi to inaugurate textile park in MP's Dhar district on September 17
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate a textile park in Madhya Pradesh's Dhar district on September 17, coinciding with his 75th birthday. This marks his second birthday visit to the state, following the cheetah release at Kuno National Park in 2022. The PM MITRA Park inauguration will be accompanied by his participation in a 'seva pakhwada' program.
Three injured after stone-pelting outside Ganesh Puja pandal in Madhya Pradesh's Burhanpur
BHOPAL: At least three persons were hurt in stone pelting by a mob outside a Ganesh Puja pandal in Biroda village of southwestern Madhya Pradeshs Burhanpur district on Sunday night. So far seven persons have been arrested in connection with the Sunday night violence in Biroda village which falls under the jurisdiction of Lalbag police station. Police are identifying more accused through the CCTV footages. In the Biroda village, all Ganesh idols had been immersed, but due to Sunday's lunar eclipse, immersion of one idol was put off for Monday. A special Hanuman Chalisa recital was organised outside the pandal housing the idol. Just after the Hanuman Chalisa recital ended, a mob of villagers hailing from the other community allegedly hurled stones outside the Ganesh Puja pandal resulting in injuries to at least three villagers. Some others also sustained slight injuries in the violence. Being informed about the incident, police personnel rushed to the village to bring the situation under control. Drone cameras were also used during the intervening night of Sunday and Monday to monitor the situation. Detailing about the incident, the Burhanpur district police superintendent Ashutosh Bagri said, As many as seven persons involved in stone pelting have been arrested so far. More accused are being identified through the CCTV footage. Police deployments are in place and the situation is under control. Besides, the district police force, special task force (STF) of the state police too has been deployed in the village, a senior Burhanpur district police officer said. Local BJP MLA and former MP minister Archana Chitnis reached the Lalbag police station on Sunday night only. She alleged that last year also, a similar incident had happened in the same village, but the police failed to act sternly, which has resulted in violence again.
Online Gaming Ban: Supreme Court Transfers All Cases From High Courts To Itself
Karnataka, Delhi and Madhya Pradesh High Courts were hearing separate pleas challenging the Act.
Governor to flag off procession to mark Onam fete conclusion on Tuesday
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Governor Rajendra Viswanath Arlekar will flag off the closing procession of the Onam celebration at Manaveeyam Veedhi in Thiruvananthapuram on Tuesday. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, state ministers, and cultural icons are expected to participate in the event, General Education Minister V Sivankutty said in a press conference on Sunday. The procession from Vellayambalam to East Fort will start by 4 pm and feature nearly 1,000 artists performing 91 art forms. Reflecting the theme unity in diversity, the procession will exhibit various art forms from Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka. The Indian armys band team will also be part of the event. It will also see 59 floats, under themes of Keralas culture, tradition, cinema, literature, womens safety, empowerment, science, and technology. Additional 60 floats, depicting the state governments developmental activities, will also be there. All the floats have been prepared by adhering to the green protocol, Sivankutty said. He also urged the public to follow the instructions given to them. Traffic regulations will be imposed from Kowdiar to Eanchakkal from 2 pm on the day of procession. Vehicle parking will not be allowed along the roads through which the procession will pass, City Police Commissioner Thomson Jose said. Parking grounds have, however, been arranged in different schools and colleges of the city. Diversions from key roads will also be arranged for other travellers, as other key roads will also fall under regulations. Ambulances, fire services, etc will be deployed as part of safety precautions, tourism director Shikha Surendran said. Drinking water facilities will be set up for people to avoid the use of plastic bottles. Schools and government institutions in the city will not be functioning in the afternoon.
Delhi experienced a weekend of humidity and light rain, while Punjab faces severe flooding with significant casualties and displacement. Gujarat's Vadodara is grappling with waterlogging after heavy rainfall. The IMD has issued alerts for heavy showers in East Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Sub-Himalayan West Bengal & Sikkim, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Coastal Andhra Pradesh & Yanam, Tamil Nadu and Kerala.
Ganesh Idol Immersion: Seven Die In Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh
In Mumbai city, where immersion processions extend several hours, a man died of electrocution and five other individuals sustained injuries, civic officials said
Gas leak at MP fertiliser plant kills 3 workers
Tragedy struck in Madhya Pradesh's Dhar district as a suspected gas leak at Sagarshri Lubricants Pvt Ltd claimed the lives of three workers. The incident occurred during routine maintenance in a chamber at the Pithampur factory. Three employees were overwhelmed by toxic fumes. While one worker is hospitalised and stable, authorities have launched an inquiry into the incident.
Cop dies, 2 missing as MP police vehicle plunges into river
In a tragic incident near Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, the in-charge of Unhel police station, Ashok Sharma, died after their vehicle plunged into the Kshipra river while searching for a missing woman. Sub-inspector Madanlal Ninama and woman constable Arti Pal are still missing as rescue operations continue.
MP: Woman, daughter crushed to death by bus trying to avoid hitting cow
Raisen: A woman and her 12-day-old daughter were crushed to death in Raisen in Madhya Pradesh on Sunday evening by a bus that swerved sharply to avoid hitting a cow, a police official said. The woman, identified as Rekha Bai, and her daughter Devi were sitting outside their house near a petrol pump in Naktara 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 .
Are Tribals Hindus controversy leads to BJP-Congress fight in Madhya Pradesh?
Congress leader Umang Singhars comment hands over political weapon to right wing By L S Herdenia Two recent events have caused serious controversy in Madhya Pradesh. The first is the claim by Umang Singhar, leader of the opposition in the state assembly, that tribals are not Hindus. The other is the death of infants [] The post Are Tribals Hindus controversy leads to BJP-Congress fight in Madhya Pradesh? appeared first on Northlines .
Obnoxious gas leak kills three workers at lubricant factory in MP's Pithampur Industrial Area
BHOPAL:Three workers were choked to death while cleaning a gas chamber at a lubricant factory in Pithampur Industrial Area of western Madhya Pradeshs Dhar district on Sunday evening. The three deceased workers have been identified as Sunil (35), Deepak (30) and Jagdish. All three are residents of the Pithampur industrial town. Another worker whose condition is serious has been admitted to the MY Hospital in the neighbouring Indore district. The mishap took place when the four labourers went into a gas chamber one by one for cleaning purposes. The sudden release of obnoxious gas in the chamber made them unconscious. All the workers were subsequently rushed by the factory management to the MY Hospital in Indore, where three workers were declared brought dead by the doctors. Notably, the factory administration didnt report about the mishap to the local Bagdun police station. Our team is at the concerned factory and action will be taken against the factory management for not informing about the mishap to the local police. Based on the autopsy report from Indores MY Hospital, further action will be taken, Dhar district police superintendent Manoj Singh told TNIE.
NHRC notice to Madhya Pradesh officials over death of infants after rat bites at Indore hospital
Such a lapse not only breaches the trust of citizens in public healthcare but also constitutes a serious violation of the Right to Life and Health under Article 21 of the Constitution, says the rights panel
Congress workers, farmers stage protest over fertiliser shortage in Mauganj; over 500 detained
Over 500 Congress workers and farmers protested in Mauganj, Madhya Pradesh, alleging fertiliser shortages and other issues, leading to clashes with police as they attempted to reach Chief Minister Mohan Yadav. Protesters breached barricades erected to prevent them from meeting the CM, citing harassment and lathi charges against farmers seeking fertilisers.
Ganesh idol immersion: Seven die in Maharashtra and MP
Mumbai: Ganesh festival culminated on a teary note for lakhs of devotees who bid farewell to the adorable elephant-headed god they consecrated and worshipped for ten days, while at least seven persons died in various incidents, including drowning, after immersing idols in Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh. In Maharashtra, four persons drowned and 13 went missing 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 .
NHRC notice to MP health dept, Indore DM over death of newborn due to 'rat attacks'
The NHRC has taken cognizance of a grave incident at Indore's MY Hospital, where a newborn's death and injuries to others were allegedly caused by rat attacks. Notices have been issued to Madhya Pradesh's health secretary and Indore's district magistrate, demanding an inquiry and an action-taken report within 10 days.
NEW DELHI: Aimed at fast and improved connectivity between two major pilgrimage cities in Uttar Pradesh, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is set to undertake detailed studies for a high-speed, access-controlled corridor linking Ayodhya and Varanasi. Studies on the economic viability, technical feasibility, traffic movement, possible alignment alternatives, structural features and environmental impact assessment for a high-speed, access-controlled corridor linking Ayodhya and Varanasi will be conducted by NHAI. The proposed 192-kilometre project is expected to significantly improve travel efficiency while also promoting economic development along the corridor and religious tourism in the region. According to the officials, the Authority has already begun the bidding process to select a consultant for the preparation of a detailed project report (DPR) for the development of the corridor. The DPR will cover detailed highway design, pavement structure, bridge and drainage planning, land acquisition strategies, cost estimates, including environmental and safety assessments, besides other requirements. The comprehensive document is expected to be completed within a year. The DRP also help to understand the requirements regarding rehabilitation, provision of service roads, rehabilitation and widening of existing/ construction of new bridges and also cost estimates. The consultant will study the possible locations and design of the toll plaza, wayside amenities required and arboriculture along the highway to be planned, officials said. Because the local and slow traffic need to be segregated from the main traffic therefore the provision of service roads and physical barriers, including fencing will be examined to improve efficiency and safety. As part of the ambitious plan to unclog the district, facilitating smooth vehicular movement, the work on another high-speed corridor in Ayodhya Ring Road (68-km long 4-lane access-controlled stretch) is already underway. The road will reduce congestion on National Highways passing through the city; enabling fast movement of pilgrims visiting the Ram Mandir. Furthermore, the Ring Road will offer seamless connectivity to national and international tourists arriving from Lucknow International Airport, Ayodhya Airport and major railway stations in the city. The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the development of the Ring Road project in August last year. In Uttar Pradesh, another high-speed corridor is being developed to provide connectivity between Agra and Gwalior in Madhya Pradesh. Once completed, the AyodhyaVaranasi corridor is expected to become a key artery supporting spiritual tourism, industrial growth, and urban development in eastern Uttar Pradesh, said officials.
Madhya Pradesh: 3 police officers killed as car plunges into Shipra river in Ujjain
At least three police officers, including Unhel police station in-charge Ashok Sharma, sub-inspector Ninama, and constable Aarti Pal, died after their car fell into the Shipra River while responding to a missing girl report. Aarti Pal was driving when the vehicle lost balance, said an official on Sunday.
Man Killed By Third Wife, Her Lover. Second Wife Discovers Body In Well
A man's body, bound in sacks and blankets, was found in a well in a Madhya Pradesh village. What looked like a routine murder case soon unfolded into a tale of betrayal and conspiracy.
Madhya Pradesh: Two teenagers die during Ganesh idol immersion
Five teenagers from the same family had gone to immerse the household idol during the culmination of the 10-day Ganesh festival. Out of then 2 drowned into the stream. While rushed to hospital, doctor declares them dead
Madhya Pradesh Man Bludgeoned To Death By Third Wife, Lover; Body Found In Well
MP Man was killed by his third wife and her lover. The body was found in a well by victim's second wife. All three accused have been arrested and the investigation is underway.
Masked men break into MP Congress chief Jitu Patwaris home, neighbouring houses targeted too
BHOPAL: Exposing the state of security in Madhya Pradeshs commercial capital Indore, five to six masked men reportedly broke into the house of state Congress president Jitu Patwari on Friday-Saturday intervening night. The unidentified men first cut the power supply to Patwaris house in the Bijalpur area (to ensure that the CCTV cameras were disabled), then broke into the part of the house that housed the former MP ministers office. They subsequently broke the drawers and lockers in Patwaris office, but surprisingly left behind mobile phones and valuables, raising the possibility of the entire incident not being of any typical robbery, but something much bigger than it. Not only did they strike at the office section of Patwaris house in the residential locality under Rajendra Nagar area, but they also targeted two to three neighbouring houses, including the house of Nagar Panchayat CMO Rajkumar Thakur and MP Electricity Board (MPEB) officer Narendra Dubeys residence, during their two-and-a-half-hour movement in the area. While the masked men had ensured that their movements werent captured in the CCTV cameras at Patwaris house, their furtive movement was captured by cameras installed outside the house of Thakur and Dubey. When the residents of those houses (which were intruded upon by the masked men) woke up in the morning, they found their window nets cut. Sources in the Indore police suspect that the Bank Tanda gang could be involved, as a spate of robberies in Rajendra Nagar, Tejaji Nagar and Rau areas of western Indore, have been committed in the past by the members of the same gang. While many of the members of the gang have been nabbed in the past, some of them are reportedly out on bail and might have become active again in the same areas, an Indore police officer suspected.
NDTV Exclusive: Madhya Pradesh Government Labs Under Scanner Over Wrong Test Reports
On a humid morning in Bhopal's JP District Hospital, a young mother named Sangeeta sat anxiously outside the pathology lab, clutching the frail hand of her six-year-old son
Meghalaya police file 790-page charge sheet in Raja Raghuvanshi murder case
GUWAHATI: Meghalaya Police have filed a 790-page charge sheet in the Indore businessman Raja Raghuvanshi murder case. The charge sheet was filed in a local court against Raghuvanshis wife Sonam, her alleged lover Raj Kushwaha (both prime accused) and three hitmen Akash Singh Rajput, Vishal Singh Chauhan and Anand Kurmi. Sonam and Kushwaha were booked under Sections 103(1), 238(a) and 61(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. These sections deal with charges relating to murder, criminal conspiracy and destruction of evidence or giving false information. A supplementary charge sheet will be filed against three other accused Lokendra Tomar, Balla Ahirwar and Silome James for allegedly destroying evidence. They were arrested from different parts of Madhya Pradesh, weeks after the murder. East Khasi Hills Superintendent of Police Vivek Syiem said Sonam had an affair with Kushwaha, and she conspired with him and the three hitmen to murder her husband during their honeymoon trip to the picturesque Sohra (Cherrapunjee). Earlier, the police had stated that Sonam, Kushwaha and the hitmen confessed to their involvement in the murder. 'Vile and deceitful, cruel and mean': How a honeymoon ended in cold-blooded murder of a young man Raghuvanshi and Sonam had arrived in Meghalaya on May 22. They were reported missing the next day after they had left for Sohra on a scooter they rented in Shillong. On June 2, the police had recovered the body of Raghuvanshi from a deep gorge near the Weisawdong Falls in Sohra. Subsequently, two machetes, allegedly used in the murder, were recovered. The post-mortem report revealed two cut marks on Raghuvanshis head. After the recovery of the body, the Meghalaya government had constituted a Special Investigation Team (SIT). Sonam remained underground until resurfacing in the Ghazipur district of Uttar Pradesh in the wee hours of June 9. Subsequently, she was arrested. The SIT arrested Kushwaha and the hitmen from Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh. After the breakthrough in the mysterious death case, residents and officials in Meghalaya demanded a public apology, not just from the couples families but also from a section of the media and social media users, for allegedly tarnishing the image of the hill state that relies heavily on tourism.
