Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav Receives Death Threat; Suspect Arrested in Mumbai
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav received a death threat via emergency service. A suspect has been arrested in Mumbai. Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav Receives Death Threat; Suspect Arrested in Mumbai
MP govt eyes tourism, energy to boost industry: CM Yadav
Digital Desk | Indore, Sep 27 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh is seeking to expand its industrial and economic base by developing emerging sectors such as religious and medical tourism while strengthening energy and land infrastructure for investors, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said on Saturday. Addressing the launch of the Indore chapter of the Hindu Economic Forum, Yadav said the state had the basic resources required for industrial expansion, including surplus electricity and an adequate land bank. Madhya Pradesh currently leads in sectors most essential for industries. The state has surplus electricity and an adequate land bank, and continuous efforts are being made to provide all necessary facilities to industries, he stated. He added that the government was exploring new avenues in the energy sector, including solar power generation over water bodies, while strengthening hydropower sources. Yadav said the state was working to develop new industrial sectors and create a favourable environment for investment, with employment generation as a key objective. Highlighting growth in Madhya Pradeshs per capita income, he noted it had risen from around Rs 11,000 in 2002-03 to Rs 1.40 lakh in 2022 and Rs 1.67 lakh in 2026. Within a period of 10 to 12 years, the wheels of development have accelerated. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has accelerated the countrys economic growth, and Madhya Pradesh is successfully translating MoUs signed for industrial development into ground-level reality, he said. The Chief Minister stressed that entrepreneurs had an important role in the countrys economic progress, with expanding economic activity creating employment opportunities. Chief Economic Adviser to the Government of India V. Anantha Nageswaran said India was progressing rapidly with a growth rate of 7.8 per cent, expected to rise further. He noted that Indias trade with foreign countries was steadily expanding. The event also featured a presentation on the World Hindu Congress, whose three editions were held in New Delhi (2014), Chicago (2018) and Bangkok (2023). The fourth edition is scheduled in Mumbai from December 18 to 20, 2026. The event screened a documentary showcasing the World Hindu Congress's activities.
CM Mohan Yadav Praises Bhopal Master Plan 2047 Amid Congress Criticism
The Madhya Pradesh government has released the draft of the Bhopal Master Plan 2047, aiming for a greener and more inclusive city, facing political scrutiny. CM Mohan Yadav Praises Bhopal Master Plan 2047 Amid Congress Criticism
CM Yadav hails Bhopal Master Plan 2047 draft, Congress questions govts claim
Digital Desk | Bhopal, Sep 26 (IANS) The Madhya Pradesh government on Saturday released the draft of the Bhopal Development Plan 2047, ending a prolonged wait for a new blueprint for the planned development of the state capital. The draft, which has been a politically contentious issue in Bhopal for years, now moves into the claims-and-objections stage before the final Master Plan can be notified, while the Congress questioned the government's claim over the release. Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said the objective of the Bhopal Development Plan 2047 was to develop the capital as a green, prosperous and inclusive city. The objective of the Bhopal Development Plan 2047 is to develop Bhopal into a green, prosperous and inclusive city, Yadav said in a post on X. He said the government would take the plan forward through mutual cooperation and coordination with people's representatives, traders, citizens and officials. Yadav said the participation of different sections of society would be important in giving shape to the proposed development framework for the city's future growth. The release of the draft triggered a political response from the Congress, with Bhopal MLA Arif Masood alleging that the government had moved ahead with the process only after the Supreme Court's intervention. They (BJP) should be ashamed to claim credit for implementing it. The draft was released only after the Supreme Court reprimanded them. Now, a three-month period will be required for claims and objections, Masood told IANS. Former minister and Congress leader PC Sharma also pointed out that the government had released only the draft and not the final Master Plan. The final Master Plan has not been released yet; only the draft has been issued. I thank the Chief Minister for this, Sharma, who is a senior Congress leader from Bhopal, told IANS. The Congress leader claimed that the 2031 Master Plan had been prepared during the Congress government's 15-month tenure and recalled his 31-hour fast over the delay in releasing the plan. Sharma urged citizens and business owners to study the draft and submit their suggestions and objections, saying Congress would also present its views on the proposed plan. The release was welcomed by representatives of several trader and business organisations, who met Yadav at his residence to express their gratitude. Led by district president Ravindra Yati, more than 100 representatives of CREDAI, the Chamber of Commerce and Industries, Kolar Traders' Federation, Kolar Bullion Traders' Association, New Market Traders' Association and Sant Hirdaram Nagar Traders' Association welcomed the Chief Minister. The traders described the Master Plan as a pressing requirement for Bhopal and urged the government to release the final plan before next year's Global Investors Summit, saying it would benefit investment and planned development in the city. They also assured the government that the business community would work as an active partner in Bhopal's development. State Minister and BJP MLA from Govindpura (Bhopal) Krishna Gaur said the Master Plan would help Bhopal emerge as an ideal capital and asserted that the Mohan Yadav government was fulfilling the promises it had made.
Weakening Depression Hits UP-MP Border; IMD Warns of Fresh System Brewing in Andaman Sea
The active depression over northeast Madhya Pradesh and adjoining northern Chhattisgarh has accelerated rapidly towards the north-northwest direction at a speed of 25 km/h over the past six hours. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the system centered near the border of northeast Madhya Pradesh and southeast Uttar Pradesh during the afternoon hours of [] The post Weakening Depression Hits UP-MP Border; IMD Warns of Fresh System Brewing in Andaman Sea appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Heavy Rainfall Alert Issued for 13 Districts in Madhya Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh faces heavy rainfall warnings affecting 13 districts, with significant rainfall already recorded in several areas. Heavy Rainfall Alert Issued for 13 Districts in Madhya Pradesh
At least four killed, three injured after electrocution at Ganesh pandal in Madhya Pradesh
According to survivors, a short circuit in the music amplifier sent a live wire to the metal grill of the temples pandal, shocking seven people
At least four killed, three injured after electrocution at Ganesh pandal in Madhya Pradesh
According to survivors, a short circuit in the music amplifier sent a live wire to the metal grill of the temples pandal, shocking seven people
NCW Chief Vijaya Rahatkar interacts with working women in Gwalior
Digital Desk | Gwalior, Sep 26 (IANS) National Commission for Women Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar on Saturday began a four-day visit to Madhya Pradesh from Gwalior where she interacted with working women and discussed issues related to empowerment. In a message on X, Rahatkar shared details of her schedule and said, Starting today, I am beginning a four-day tour of Madhya Pradesh. During this journey, I will have the opportunity to participate in many programs being organised in Gwalior and Shivpuri districts. By travelling to every corner of the country to infuse new energy into the campaign for women's empowerment, by meeting women at the grassroots level and engaging in conversations with them, and by closely understanding their hopes and experiences this is my small effort, she said on X. Her engagements in Gwalior over two days include a visit to Central Jail, Lakshmibai National Institute of Physical Education and Shri Pitambara Peeth near Datia Railway Station. Meetings with local representatives and interaction with Maharashtra Samaj in Jayendraganj, Shinde Ki Chhawani were also scheduled. On the third day of her visit to Shivpuri, Rahatkar is scheduled to undertake a Mahila Jansunvai; lead consultations on state specific women related issues, visit a Sakhi One Stop Centre and chair a review meeting with senior district administrative and police officials at the collectorate meeting hall. On the final day of her state visit, the NCW Chairperson will be back in Gwalior to hold a Mahila Jansunvai, interact with district administrative and police officials and take part in Yadhodha AI and She Serves programmes involving the youth at LNIPE and a private university. Earlier, Rahatkar visited Hussainiwala Border in Punjabs Ferozepur. In a message on X, she said, My visit to Hussainiwala Border, Ferozepur (Punjab) was not just a trip for me, but an unforgettable experience of pride and gratitude toward the nation. When I reached the Hussainiwala border and saw that the border of another country was just a few steps away, a deep feeling stirred in my heartthat our citizens are so secure because our border guardians are protecting the country with such vigilance and dedication, she said. After a visit to the National Martyrs Memorial, she wrote, The visit to the National Martyrs Memorial at Hussainiwala was an extremely emotional experience for me. On this sacred land, the echoes of the sacrifice of martyrs Bhagat Singh, Rajguru, and Sukhdev can still be felt today. Seeing their letters and documents preserved in the museum deeply touched my heart. In these letters, the indomitable courage of those three young revolutionaries and their resolve to dedicate their lives to the nation are evident. The youth of today should draw inspiration from this selfless patriotism and play their role in building the country, she said. Visiting the samadhi of Martyr Bhagat Singh's mother, Vidyavati Ji, was a particularly poignant moment for me. For a mother, losing her child is the greatest sorrow, and perhaps the greatest pride could be that her son devoted his life to the nation. Expressing that maternal pain and maternal pride in words is difficult, said Rahatkar.
Tragic Car Accident in Madhya Pradesh Leads to Action Against Temple Staff
A tragic car accident near a temple in Agar Malwa results in eight deaths and the dismissal of 12 temporary staff members responsible for parking. Tragic Car Accident in Madhya Pradesh Leads to Action Against Temple Staff
Tragic Drowning Claims Lives of Three Youths During Ganesh Immersion in Madhya Pradesh
Three young men drowned during Ganesh immersion in Badnawar, prompting condolences from Chief Minister Mohan Yadav and financial aid for their families. Tragic Drowning Claims Lives of Three Youths During Ganesh Immersion in Madhya Pradesh
51-member Madhya Pradesh delegation to visit Karnataka under Yuva Sangam
The reciprocal exchange would see a 53-member Karnataka delegation visit Bhopal in Madhya Pradesh from October 10 to 17 to explore the cultural heritage, traditions, tourism, educational institutions and developmental achievements
74 cadets join CAA IndiGo Cadet Pilot Program in its largest-ever induction
New batch begins structured cadet pilot training across CAAs flying training bases in Madhya Pradesh Gurugram (Haryana) [India], September 26: Chimes Aviation Academy (CAA) has inducted 74 cadets into the
MP: Bhopal Development Plan 2047 draft published, public feedback invited
Digital Desk | Bhopal, Sep 26 (IANS) The Madhya Pradesh government has published the muchawaited draft of the Bhopal Development Plan2047. The new master plan places special emphasis on the citys development while prioritising the environment, employment, traffic management and civic amenities. The plan covers an investment area of 1,016.90 square kilometres, comprising 254 villages, and is designed for an estimated population of about 45 lakh. The proposed developable area stands at 61,017.02 hectares. The administration has invited public claims, objections, and suggestions on the draft. Prepared on four major bases, conservation of the natural environment, modern and citizenfriendly development, promoting necessary changes in the city, and increasing employment and economic activities, the plan aims to balance growth with sustainability. Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said on his X handle that along with compensation to landowners, developers will get the facility of additional development. He described it as an important initiative towards building a prosperous, accessible and developed Bhopal, urging citizens to submit objections and suggestions on the published draft. In the master plan, about 3,000 hectares of land has been proposed for a growth corridor. A 51kilometrelong corridor will connect suburbs including EKAI (Education, Knowledge and Artificial Intelligence) City, the airport, proposed CMU, logistics and wholesale trade areas. This corridor can host hotels, health services, IT, AI and data centres, logistics, wholesale trade, hypermarkets, malls, multiplexes, corporate offices, education hubs, and housing. Mixeduse and highdensity development is proposed. A BRTS corridor is planned for public transport, which can later be converted into MRTS. The corridor will also connect routes to Vidisha, Raisen, Narmadapuram and Indore. Mixed land use has been proposed, allowing shops and commercial activities alongside residential use depending on road width. The plan proposes greater relaxation of FAR and building height for lands on wider roads, along with simplified development rules. In the Bhopal Master Plan2005, the green area was about 16 per cent. The new plan proposes to increase it to around 27 per cent. A golf course has been suggested for the redevelopment of Bhanpur Khanti, and open area at the colony level is proposed to rise from 10 per cent to 12 per cent. Special emphasis has been laid on preserving Bhojtal and its catchment area, hills, forests, ponds, reservoirs and tiger reserve areas. A Digital Twin City system is proposed for realtime monitoring of development and construction activities to address illegal construction, traffic and other urban issues. Security provisions include networking of private CCTV cameras at public places, transparent boundary walls for public buildings and safe traffic arrangements. Multilevel and mechanised parking will be promoted, including under community open areas, ROBs, and flyovers, with joint use of land for basement parking allowed. An Education Knowledge Artificial Intelligence (EKAI) City is planned in the Bhaunri area to promote education and AIrelated institutions. Charitable activities such as orphanages, special schools, nursing homes and night shelters will be permitted in various landuse zones. After receiving public claims, objections and suggestions, the process will be completed based on the feedback received.
CBI opposes bail plea of ex-judge Giribala Singh in Twisha Sharma death case
Digital Desk | Jabalpur/Bhopal, Sep 26 (IANS) The CBI has opposed the bail plea of former district judge Giribala Singh in the Twisha Sharma death case, telling the Madhya Pradesh High Court that there is ample evidence indicating her alleged complicity and that she could influence witnesses and tamper with evidence if released. In its reply filed before the High Court at Jabalpur, the agency said further investigation was continuing into certain important aspects of the case and urged the court to reject Singh's petition under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita. There is ample evidence on record against the accused/petitioner showing the complicity of the accused in the crime, the CBI said, according to the document available with IANS. The agency further submitted that here is every likelihood that if the accused/petitioner is released on bail may influence the witnesses and tamper with the evidences. The case relates to the death of Twisha Sharma, who was found hanging at her matrimonial home in Bhopal's Katara Hills area on the night of May 12, 2026. According to the CBI, Twisha married Samarth Singh on December 9, 2025. After the family allegedly discovered her pregnancy on April 17, a dispute arose between her and her matrimonial family, following which she left for Noida. The agency said allegations regarding Twisha's character were levelled by her husband and mother-in-law and that the issue was reflected in WhatsApp chats examined during the investigation. Twisha returned to Bhopal on April 30 and underwent an abortion, the CBI said. It alleged that she subsequently asked her mother to take her back to her maternal home, claiming she was facing continuous harassment and cruelty. On May 12, Twisha allegedly called her mother and informed her about abusive behaviour by her husband. Later that night, she was found hanging at the matrimonial house and was taken to AIIMS Bhopal, where doctors declared her dead. An FIR was registered at Katara Hills police station on May 15 against Giribala Singh and Samarth Singh under Sections 80(2), 85 and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Sections 3 and 4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act. The Madhya Pradesh government subsequently sought transfer of the investigation to the CBI. The Supreme Court took suo motu cognisance of the matter on May 25, following which the CBI registered its case the same day and took over the probe. The CBI said Singh was arrested on May 28 after the High Court cancelled her anticipatory bail. It also alleged that she initially did not fully cooperate in providing her voice samples. According to the agency, CBI officials and CFSL experts visited Central Jail, Bhopal, on July 9 and 10 to obtain voice samples. Singh allegedly refused to provide the remaining specimen on the second day, following which the CBI approached the trial court. Her remaining voice samples were obtained after a court order dated July 14. The agency also alleged that both accused did not cooperate with CFSL experts during reconstruction of the crime scene. The CBI filed a charge sheet against Giribala Singh and Samarth Singh on August 17 under Sections 85, 108 and 3(5) of the BNS. It said further investigation into allegations relating to dowry death, dowry and other aspects was continuing. The agency also told the High Court that financial details of the deceased had been examined and alleged that money was transferred to her account by the accused on various occasions, while a substantial portion was subsequently used for their own expenses through her account. The CBI further claimed that co-accused Samarth Singh (Twisha's husband) had absconded during the initial investigation by Bhopal Police. The case is currently at the stage of framing of charges, according to the agency's reply.
Very heavy rain alert issued in 13 districts of Madhya Pradesh
Digital Desk | Bhopal, Sep 26 (IANS) A very heavy rainfall alert has been issued on Saturday in thirteen districts of Madhya Pradesh. According to the Bhopal Weather Centre of the India Meteorological Department, a depression over northeast Madhya Pradesh and adjoining north Chhattisgarh continued to bring widespread rainfall across large parts of the state, with very heavy downpours recorded at several locations in the past 24 hours. According to observations recorded on Saturday morning, very heavy rainfall with thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds (4050 km/h) is likely at isolated places in Datia, Bhind, Sidhi, Rewa, Satna, Umaria, Katni, Jabalpur, Panna, Damoh, Chhatarpur, Tikamgarh and Niwari. Heavy rainfall is expected at isolated places in Shivpuri, Gwalior, Morena, Singrauli, Mauganj, Anuppur, Shahdol, Narsinghpur, Mandla, Sagar and Maihar. Also, rainfall occurred at most places in Rewa, Jabalpur, Shahdol and Sagar divisions, at many places in Gwalior and Chambal divisions, at a few places in Bhopal, Indore and Narmadapuram divisions, and at isolated places in Ujjain division. Maximum temperatures remained markedly below normal by 4.55.1 degrees Celsius in Gwalior and Sagar divisions and by 2.03.8 degrees C in Bhopal, Chambal and Jabalpur divisions. Minimum temperatures were also below normal by 5.98.0 degrees C in Gwalior, Rewa, Jabalpur, Shahdol and Sagar divisions. The highest rainfall amounts included Bichhia (191.8 mm), Ajaigarh (180.2 mm), Amarkantak (148.0 mm), Panna (143.2 mm) and Bajag (143.0 mm). Heavy rainfall was reported from Rajnagar (112.6 mm), Niwas (110.8 mm) and several other stations. Gusty winds reached 59 km/h at Anuppur and 52 km/h at Sagar. Thunderstorms with lightning occurred across Shahdol, Jabalpur, Narmadapuram, Sagar, Rewa, Chambal and Gwalior divisions as well as in Vidisha, Raisen, Ratlam, Jhabua, Dhar, Barwani and Khargone districts. The depression, centred near 70 km south-southwest of Sidhi district, is very likely to move north-northwestwards towards southeast Uttar Pradesh by Saturday evening and then weaken into a well-marked low-pressure area. The forecast for Sunday, September 27 indicates rainfall or thunderstorms with lightning at most places in Datia, Bhind, Singrauli, Sidhi, Rewa, Satna, Anuppur, Shahdol, Umaria, Dindori, Katni, Jabalpur, Mandla, Panna, Damoh, Sagar, Chhatarpur, Tikamgarh, Niwari and Maihar districts. Authorities have advised people to stay away from low-lying and flood-prone areas, avoid underpasses and overflowing bridges, and secure temporary structures. For Bhopal and the neighbourhood, the sky is expected to remain generally cloudy with the possibility of thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and rain. Maximum and minimum temperatures are likely to be around 29 degrees C and 21 degrees C respectively.
Child's Death, Judges' Own Experience Prompt Madhya Pradesh High Court Crackdown On Noise Pollution
Live wire snaps onto men at MP Ganesh pandal, 4 dead
Four men were electrocuted and three others injured when a live power cable snapped and fell on them while they slept inside a Ganesh pandal in Mandla, Madhya Pradesh. A preliminary probe suggests a short circuit caused the wire to break, with the incident occurring after power supply resumed.
MP CM announces Rs 4 lakh aid for families of three children drowned during Ganesh immersion
Digital Desk | Bhopal, Sep 26 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has expressed deep grief over the tragic drowning of three youths during a Ganesh idol immersion ceremony in Badnawar, Dhar district, describing the incident as heart-wrenching. He has announced financial assistance of Rs 4 lakh for the family of each deceased youth. The Chief Minister said the heart-wrenching tragedy involving the drowning of three young men near a water body on Delchi Road in Badnawar during the Ganesh immersion is deeply saddening. My condolences are with all the bereaved families. I have issued instructions to provide financial assistance of Rs 4 lakh to the family of each deceased youth, he said in a post on X. Yadav also prayed to Baba Mahakal for peace to the departed souls and strength to the bereaved families to bear the loss. The tragic incident occurred on Friday during the Ganesh idol immersion on the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi. Three youths -- Pawan alias Kanha (19), son of Bhanwarlal Rathore and a resident of Subhash Marg; Rahul (20), son of Mukesh Prajapat and a resident of Saraswati Colony-18; and Nihal, son of Mukesh Bhambhi and also a resident of Saraswati Colony -- had gone to a pond on Delchi Road along with other friends to immerse the idol. During the immersion, the three ventured into deep water and drowned. Bystanders pulled the youths out of the water and rushed them to the Civil Hospital, where doctors declared them dead after examination. An atmosphere of mourning now prevails in the area. Upon receiving the news, the families of the deceased and a large number of local residents arrived at the hospital. Tehsildar Suresh Nagar also visited the Civil Hospital, inquired about the details of the incident, and offered support to the grieving families. Police reached the scene promptly, gathered information from villagers, registered a case, and initiated a formal investigation into the circumstances surrounding the drowning. Authorities continue to monitor the situation while ensuring necessary assistance reaches the affected families.
Madhya Pradesh Revives State-Run Bus Service After 21 Years, 351 Buses Flagged Off
Odisha Weather Alert: Depression Weakens, Thunderstorm Warning Issued
A persistent weather depression centred over northeast Madhya Pradesh and adjoining north Chhattisgarh continues its north-northwestward journey, bringing heavy precipitation across central and eastern India. While the system is expected to lose intensity over the next 12 to 24 hours, meteorologists have sounded a high alert for Odisha, where intense rainfall and thunderstorms threaten multiple [] The post Odisha Weather Alert: Depression Weakens, Thunderstorm Warning Issued appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Two youths drown during Ganesh idol immersion in Madhya Pradesh
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Delhi-NCR wakes up to pleasant weather as rain, thunderstorms likely over next three days
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 26 (IANS) Delhi-NCR woke up to pleasant weather and cool winds on Saturday, with light to moderate rainfall expected over the next two to three days. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for Saturday, warning of thunderstorms and gusty winds of up to 30 kmph. The expected rainfall is likely to provide some relief from the recent heat as the national Capital moves into the post-monsoon period. Rainfall is expected on Saturday, Sunday and Monday as a depression over Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh moves towards Uttar Pradesh and interacts with a weak western disturbance. While heavier rainfall is expected in parts of Uttarakhand and north-western Uttar Pradesh, Delhi-NCR, Punjab, Haryana and north Rajasthan are likely to receive lighter showers. Similar weather conditions are expected to prevail on Sunday, while there is also a possibility of light rain on Monday. The change in weather is attributed to a cyclonic circulation in the lower atmosphere over north-western Uttar Pradesh and adjoining areas. The southwest monsoon withdrew from Delhi on September 23, two days ahead of its normal withdrawal date, marking the earliest retreat from the national Capital since 2002. Despite the early withdrawal, weather officials said the prevailing weather systems could continue to bring scattered showers and thunderstorms over the next few days. Cloudy skies and moist easterly winds helped keep temperatures lower in Delhi on Friday. The maximum temperature settled at 33 degrees Celsius, one degree below normal, while the minimum temperature was recorded at 24.2 degrees Celsius. For Saturday, the IMD has forecast a maximum temperature of 32-34 degrees Celsius and a minimum of 22-23 degrees Celsius. Meanwhile, a weather system over Chhattisgarh and Odisha, along with a fresh spell associated with a trough in the upper atmosphere, is expected to bring heavy rainfall across a wide stretch of the country on Saturday, according to the IMD. At the centre of the weather activity is a depression that formed over south Odisha and adjoining south Chhattisgarh. Uttar Pradesh is likely to witness intense rainfall activity over the next two days, the IMD said on Friday, issuing a red alert for several districts. The weather agency warned of heavy to very heavy rainfall at several places and extremely heavy rainfall at isolated locations. The state government has placed district administrations on alert in view of the forecast till September 27. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, taking note of the forecast of heavy rainfall, thunderstorms and the situation arising from flash floods, directed district magistrates of the concerned districts to maintain special vigilance and visit the field to monitor arrangements. Meanwhile, Delhi's air quality remained in the 'satisfactory' category. The AQI recorded at various monitoring stations was 63 at NSUT Jaffarpur, 65 at Punjabi Bagh, 68 at Shadipur, 85 at Sirifort, 67 at Chandni Chowk, 65 at Commonwealth Sports Complex, 56 at JNU, 72 at Alipur, 63 at R K Puram, 77 at Anand Vihar, 84 at Mundka, 68 at Vivek Vihar, 120 at Rohini, 129 at Wazirpur and 91 at Nehru Nagar.
Pitrupaksha Rituals Begin at Betwa River in Vidisha, Madhya Pradesh
The 16-day Pitrupaksha rituals commenced in Vidisha, allowing devotees to honor their ancestors at the Betwa River. Pitrupaksha Rituals Begin at Betwa River in Vidisha, Madhya Pradesh
Police cordons Jantar Mantar, deploys more men at EC office amid protests
Delhi Police have increased security measures outside the Election Commission of India due to planned protests. The protests are organized by the Delhi Congress over electoral roll revisions, demanding the resignation of Gyanesh Kumar. Additional protests are also taking place across different states including Madhya Pradesh and Punjab, targeting the Chief Election Commissioner. Opposition parties are preparing to initiate impeachment proceedings against Kumar in Parliament over alleged irregularities.
Ganesh Visarjan: Four drown, five feared dead in separate incidents in MP
The incidents were reported in Dhar, Bhind, Khandwa and Sehore districts in Madhya Pradesh as devotees gathered to immerse Ganesh idols, officials said on Friday
MP: Six youths drown during Ganesh idol immersion
Digital Desk | Bhopal, Sep 25 (IANS) Six youths were killed or feared drowned in two separate incidents in Madhya Pradesh on Friday while immersing Ganesh idols on Anant Chaturdashi. In Bhind district, three teenagers aged around 1617 years drowned while immersing a Ganesh idol in the Kwari River at Kanavar village under Umri police station limits. The incident occurred between 4.30 pm and 5 pm after villagers had completed the havan and puja rituals and reached the river for immersion. According to police, the three youths entered a deeper section of the river and drowned. Eyewitnesses raised an alarm, after which villagers who knew how to swim entered the river to search for them. However, they could not locate the youths because of the water's depth and strong current. The missing youths were identified as Krishna Bhadauria, Abhijit Bhadauria and Madan Bhadauria, all residents of Kanavar village. After receiving information, Umri Station House Officer (SHO) Brijendra Singh Sengar reached the spot with police personnel. SDOP Ravindra Vaskale also visited the site and took stock of the rescue efforts. Police have summoned a State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) team to search for the youths, and the operation was underway. In a separate incident in Dhar district, three youths drowned in a pond on Dolchi Road in Badnawar while immersing a Ganesh idol. Residents pulled them out of the water and rushed them to the Badnawar Civil Hospital, where doctors declared them dead. The deceased were identified as Pawan alias Kanha Rathore (19), Rahul Prajapat (20) and Nihal Bhambhi (21). The incident triggered panic in the area, with the families of the deceased and a large number of residents gathering at the hospital.
Congress Leader Critiques Madhya Pradeshs Old Bus Service Initiative
Congress leader Jitu Patwari criticizes Madhya Pradeshs new bus service for using old vehicles, questioning their safety and fitness. Congress Leader Critiques Madhya Pradeshs Old Bus Service Initiative
Madhya Pradesh CM Highlights Deendayal Upadhyayas Vision for Self-Reliant India
CM Mohan Yadav emphasizes Deendayal Upadhyayas principles as the foundation for a self-reliant India during a tribute in Bhopal. Madhya Pradesh CM Highlights Deendayal Upadhyayas Vision for Self-Reliant India
MP CM Mohan Yadav links Deendayal Upadhyay's vision with Modi govt's self-reliance push
Digital Desk | Bhopal, Sep 25 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Friday invoked Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya's philosophy of Integral Humanism, self-reliance and 'Antyodaya' (last mile delivery) while highlighting the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) ideological legacy. Chief Minister Yadav linked Upadhyaya's vision with the Narendra Modi government's development agenda, saying his ideas were taking shape through the campaign for an 'Atmanirbhar Bharat'. He made the remarks after paying floral tribute to Upadhyaya, a founding member of the Bharatiya Jana Sangh, at his statue in Lalghati of Bhopal on his birth anniversary. Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, who was in Bhopal to launch the bus service in Madhya Pradesh, was also present at the programme. Chief Minister Yadav used the occasion to present the BJP government's emphasis on domestic production, local industries and support for farmers, women, youth and small entrepreneurs as an extension of Upadhyaya's economic and social philosophy. Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya's core message was self-reliance, Swadeshi and an Atmanirbhar Bharat. He gave the philosophy of Integral Humanism while being concerned about the happiness, dignity and welfare of the last person in society, the Chief Minister said. He added that Upadhyaya believed development was meaningful only when its benefits reached the last person in society and every citizen could lead a self-reliant and dignified life. Chief Minister Yadav said the Modi government was taking forward these principles by strengthening domestic production and encouraging local enterprises. He added that the shift towards self-reliance was a continuation of an ideological vision articulated by Upadhyaya decades ago. The seed of Swadeshi and self-reliance sown by Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya is today growing into a large tree of 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, he said. The state BJP leadership also used the anniversary to reinforce the party's organisational connection with Upadhyaya's ideas. State BJP President Hemant Khandelwal described the philosophy of Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya as a continuing source of inspiration for BJP workers and linked it to the party's emphasis on service and welfare. Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya was a great national leader who gave direction to the BJP's ideology through his vision and ideas and dedicated his entire life to national service and the welfare of the last person in society, Khandelwal said. He added that the BJP's organisational work should continue to focus on service, self-reliance and Antyodaya and that the benefits of development should reach the most deprived sections. The birth anniversary of the Bharatiya Jana Sangh founder was observed across Madhya Pradesh, with programmes organised at BJP booths and cleanliness drives held simultaneously. Seminars were conducted in various districts with the participation of Ministers, MPs, MLAs, party office-bearers and workers. The observance comes as the BJP continues to invoke Upadhyaya's concepts of Integral Humanism and Antyodaya as part of its ideological narrative.
MP revives govt bus services after 21 years, targets 1,500 buses in first year
Digital Desk | Bhopal, Sep 25 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led Madhya Pradesh government on Friday resumed government bus services after a gap of 21 years, with the Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari calling for cleaner public transport and affordable fares as the state launched 351 buses across seven cities. Nitin Gadkari and Chief Minister Mohan Yadav remotely flagged off the buses at BHEL Dussehra Ground in Bhopal under the 'Mukhyamantri Sugam Parivahan Seva'. The first phase includes 120 intercity and 231 intracity buses in seven cities, including Bhopal and Indore and Jabalpur. The state government has set a target of expanding the fleet to 1,500 buses within the first year and connecting villages with cities. Addressing the launch, Gadkari said five agendas had been formulated to reform public transport, with clean transport being the first priority. Five agendas have been formulated to improve public transport, and clean transport is our first priority. The transport sector accounts for around 40 per cent of the country's air pollution, and I accept my responsibility for this, he added. Gadkari also directed officials to ensure improvements in the buses being introduced under the service and warned companies against failing to meet prescribed standards. There is still significant scope for improvement in these buses. The companies must make the necessary upgrades. Otherwise, I will deal with the concerned officials in the same strict manner as I deal with contractors, he said while addressing the programme. He added that affordable fares were essential for making quality public transport accessible to poorer sections. The poor also deserve good facilities in AC buses. Their fares should be 30 per cent lower than those of diesel buses. This is my vision, Gadkari said. The state government plans to extend bus connectivity to 75 per cent of gram panchayats, with services operating within cities, between different parts of the state and, wherever required, beyond Madhya Pradesh. Before Gadkari, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav while addressing the event, said the launch coincided with Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya's birth anniversary and the Seva Sankalp Maha Abhiyan. Today is a remarkable day. The convergence of Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya's birth anniversary with the Seva Sankalp Maha Abhiyan further strengthens our resolve towards public service, the Chief Minister said. He added that the initiative was an important step towards fulfilling a commitment made in the state government's 2023 manifesto and providing convenient, safe and improved public transport. Madhya Pradesh Transport Minister Rao Uday Pratap Singh said the revival of the service after 21 years would be a milestone for the state's transport sector and assured that the interests of private bus operators would not be affected.
MP govt expands child healthcare in Balaghat amid disease-control drive
Digital Desk | Bhopal, Sep 24 (IANS) The Madhya Pradesh government has substantially expanded healthcare capacity in tribal-dominated Balaghat district, tripling paediatric beds and more than doubling PICU capacity as authorities step up measures to control malaria, measles-rubella and diarrhoea. The district hospitals paediatric beds have been increased from 50 to 150. In contrast, the number of paediatric intensive care unit (PICU) beds has gone up from 10 to 21, Deputy Chief Minister Rajendra Shukla said while reviewing the health situation through video conferencing on Thursday. The expansion comes alongside intensified disease surveillance and outreach measures in remote areas, where difficult terrain and scattered settlements make access to healthcare challenging. ANC check-up coverage reaching 90 per cent is important progress. A special campaign should be conducted to take it to 100 per cent, Shukla said, directing officials to ensure timely identification, follow-up and referral of women with high-risk pregnancies. The government has deployed six mobile medical units in the Birsa and Baihar development blocks to provide outpatient services, fever screening, antenatal and postnatal care, screening for tuberculosis and non-communicable diseases, medicines and health awareness services. Fifteen teams are conducting door-to-door fever screening in malaria-endemic areas. Since July 19, as many as 26,865 people have been tested and 980 malaria cases detected, including 895 cases of Plasmodium falciparum and 85 of Plasmodium vivax. For malaria control, one consultant, four malaria technical supervisors and 112 community health volunteers have been deployed. Insecticide spraying has covered 7,065 houses in 71 villages, while thermal fogging has covered 8,610 houses in 44 villages. Measures have also been intensified against measles and rubella. Around 27,000 children have been vaccinated through catch-up activities, while nearly 15,000 children aged one to 10 years have been covered under outbreak-response immunisation. On diarrhoea control, ORS and zinc have been supplied to over 1.6 lakh families, while 734 severely ill children have been hospitalised and treated. Shukla said Balaghat should be developed as a model district in healthcare delivery, particularly in remote and tribal areas. With seriousness, dedication and better coordination, all panchayats of Balaghat can be developed as Suman Panchayats, he said. Under the Rs 332-crore Balaghat Integrated Development Plan, 22 health centres are proposed to be repaired and equipped, while two primary health centres are being upgraded into 30-bed community health centres. Fifty-one new bond doctors have also joined the district.
Ethanol can help raise farmers' income and reduce fuel imports: Gadkari
Launches Madhya Pradesh bus service with CM Yadav; cites maize price rise to 2,600/quintal and 57,000-crore PM e-Bus Sewa plan
Ethanol can help raise farmers' income and reduce fuel imports: Nitin Gadkari
Union minister Nitin Gadkari on Friday said greater ethanol use could boost farmers incomes and reduce Indias dependence on petroleum imports. Launching Madhya Pradeshs new public bus service, he also backed flex-fuel, electric and hydrogen vehicles, waste-to-fuel projects and expanded public transport, while outlining plans to increase bus manufacturing and jobs.
Madhya Pradesh resumes public transport services after 21-year gap
The service will initially cover seven cities, with the Madhya Pradesh government planning to operate 1,500 buses across the state in the first year
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Major Passport Fraud Uncovered in Madhya Pradesh; 70 Fake Passports Seized
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MP govt to relaunch public bus service on Deendayal Upadhyayas birth anniversary Bhopal: After a gap of 21 years, Madhya Pradesh will relaunch its public transport bus service on Friday on the occasion of Pandit Deendayal Upadhyayas birth anniversary, with the launch of Mukhyamantri Sugam Parivahan Seva. Chief Minister Mohan Yadav and Union Minister for [] The post MP govt to relaunch public bus service on Deendayal Upadhyayas birth anniversary appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Congress to Stage Protests in Madhya Pradesh Over Voter List Issues
Congress plans protests in Madhya Pradesh on September 28 and 29, raising concerns over voter list discrepancies and electoral transparency. Congress to Stage Protests in Madhya Pradesh Over Voter List Issues
Madhya Pradesh Government Rejects PPP Model for Medical Colleges Amid Controversy
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MP: Advocates Lone Battle Secures School Playground To Students From Influential Encroachers
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Hyderabad interstate burglar arrested in Bengaluru
Bengaluru: A B.Tech graduate with an unusual travel trail has been arrested by Wilson Garden police for allegedly committing more than 30 house burglaries across Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh. The accused, Vinod Kumar from Hyderabad, allegedly travelled to Bengaluru by flight, committed burglaries and returned by air after completing his operations. Police said 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 .
Hyderabad B Tech student held for burglary in Bengaluru
Bengaluru: A B.Tech graduate with an unusual travel trail has been arrested by Wilson Garden police for allegedly committing more than 30 house burglaries across Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh. The accused, Vinod Kumar from Hyderabad, allegedly travelled to Bengaluru by flight, committed burglaries and returned by air after completing his operations. Police said 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 .
Two Marketing Officials Suspended in Madhya Pradesh for Corruption
Madhya Pradeshs Agriculture Minister suspends two officials for demanding bribes from warehouse operators in a corruption case. Two Marketing Officials Suspended in Madhya Pradesh for Corruption
Traders in Madhya Pradesh observed No UPI Day on Wednesday. They were seeking an immediate withdrawal of the imposed MDR fees on UPI transactions.
Delays in Rice Milling Harm Farmers, Millers, and Government, Says Digvijaya Singh
Former Chief Minister Digvijaya Singh highlights the economic impact of delayed rice milling in Madhya Pradesh, urging immediate action. Delays in Rice Milling Harm Farmers, Millers, and Government, Says Digvijaya Singh
MPPGCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 - Apply Offline for 27 Graduate
Madhya Pradesh Power Generating Company Limited (MPPGCL), Sanjay Gandhi Thermal Power Station (SGTPS), Birsinghpur has released the Apprentice Recruitment 2026 notification for engagement of Graduate Apprentice and Technician Apprentice posts. Applications are invited from eligible Graduate and Diploma candidates for apprenticeship training at SGTPS, MPPGCL Birsinghpur, District Umaria, Madhya Pradesh. The last date to submit the application along with required documents is 20 October 2026. Selected Graduate Apprentices will receive 12,300 per month and Technician Apprentices will receive 10,900 per month.
No matter how much power we gain, BJP won't leave path of service: PM Modi
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Madhya Pradesh Prepares for 2028 Kumbh Mela with 15,000 Scout Volunteers
Chief Minister Mohan Yadav announces plans for 15,000 trained scout volunteers to assist at the 2028 Kumbh Mela in Ujjain. Madhya Pradesh Prepares for 2028 Kumbh Mela with 15,000 Scout Volunteers
Madhya Pradesh traders, retailers observe No UPI Day, seek rollback of MDR charges
In cities like Bhopal and Indore, QR code stickers and payment confirmation soundboxes on several shops were seen covered with a black cloth, with the traders requesting customers to pay in cash
Ladakh adopts single merit list for Central Pool seats
Srinagar, Sep 23: In Ladakh, the Health & Medical Education Department has revised guidelines for admission to MBBS and BDS seats under the Central Pool, following the formation of seven new districts in the Union Territory of Ladakh. Under the existing system, introduced in 2021, candidates were considered under different categories and admitted through a roster system. The categories included Reserved and Unreserved candidates, Leh and Kargil districts, and male and female candidates, besides other categories prescribed under the existing guidelines. With approval of the Lieutenant Governor, the UT Administration has decided to amend the existing guidelines and introduce a single merit list for admission to Central Pool MBBS/BDS seats. Officials said the existing system of separate categories and roster shall be discontinued. They said a single merit list shall be maintained irrespective of the domicile district, sex, or Reserved/Unreserved category of the candidate. Admission to the allotted Medical and Dental Colleges shall be made strictly on the basis of NEET merit/ranking and the choices exercised by the eligible candidates. For the academic year 2026-27, the Government of India has allotted 7 MBBS and 2 BDS seats to the UT of Ladakh under the Central Pool. The MBBS seats have been allotted to Lady Hardinge Medical College, New Delhi; L.L.R.M. Medical College, Meerut; Maulana Azad Medical College, Delhi; R.S.D.K.S. Government Medical College, Ambikapur, Chhattisgarh; Dumka Medical College, Jharkhand; M.L.B. Medical College, Jhansi; and Chandulal Chandrakar Memorial Medical College, Durg, Chhattisgarh, with one seat in each institution. The two BDS seats have been allotted to K.G. Dental College, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, and Government Dental College, Indore, Madhya Pradesh, with one seat in each institution. A period of seven days shall be provided to all interested and eligible candidates having a valid NEET ranking to apply for the Central Pool MBBS/BDS seats through the official Ladakh NIC portal. Eligible candidates are advised to visit the official website of the Administration of UT of Ladakh, for detailed guidelines and further information regarding the application process.
BJP Appoints Braj Goyal Loya as New Media In-Charge in Madhya Pradesh
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A Bengaluru entrepreneur has announced a hiring restriction covering male candidates from Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Bihar and Madhya Pradesh, citing an alleged incident involving a former employee. Karthik SG said the employee had been dismissed after warnings over alleged abusive conduct towards female staff. The announcement drew mixed online responses, with users debating individual screening, workplace safety and state-based hiring decisions.
BJP appoints new state in-charges; Nitin Nabin congratulates appointees
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 23 (IANS) BJP National President Nitin Nabin on Tuesday announced a fresh set of appointments of state in-charges and co-in-charges for various states and J&K. The appointments, detailed in an official press release from the partys central office, take effect immediately and cover organisational responsibilities across nearly all states and J&K. In a post on X, Nabin congratulated the newly appointed State Prabharis and Sah Prabharis. He said that under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, their efforts would strengthen the organisation and help realise the collective dream of Viksit Bharat 2047. Notable appointments include Smriti Irani as in-charge for both Chandigarh and Haryana, with Siddharth Shambhu as co-in-charge for Chandigarh and Bhola Singh for Haryana. Baijayant Jay Panda has been named state in-charge for Maharashtra, assisted by co-in-charges Amit Malviya, Sadanand Shet Tanavade and Kamaljeet Sahrawat. In Uttar Pradesh, Vinod Tawde will serve as state in-charge, with Jagadish Patel, Medha Kulkarni, Pradeep Verma and Anant Ojha as co-in-charges. Sunil Bansal has been assigned to both Telangana and West Bengal. For Telangana, Abhay Patil and Rekha Sharma are co-in-charges, while West Bengals co-in-charges are Lal Singh Arya, Rajendra Singh and Pinki Kushwaha. Other key assignments include Biplab Kumar Deb as in-charge for Madhya Pradesh, with Rekha Verma as co-in-charge; Ram Madhav for Tamil Nadu and Uttarakhand; Harish Dwivedi for Bihar and Karnataka; and Satish Poonia for J&K and Punjab. Mangal Pandey has been named for Assam, while Arvind Bhadauria will head Andhra Pradesh with Vanathi Srinivasan as co-in-charge. Nabin has also appointed Ashish Usha Agrawal as convenor of the media department and Anil Baluni as co-ordinator of the communication department. The list further covers smaller states and J&K, including assignments for Andaman & Nicobar, Arunachal Pradesh, Delhi, Goa, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Kerala, Ladakh, Lakshadweep, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Odisha, Puducherry, Sikkim and Tripura. Several leaders hold dual or multiple responsibilities. The circular, issued by national office in-charge Tarun Chugh to all state presidents and organisational general secretaries, aims to strengthen the partys organisational network ahead of future electoral and organisational programmes.
Biplab, Smriti Appointed BJP In-Charges Of MP, Chhattisgarh Ahead Of 2028 Assembly Polls
Biplab Deb and Smriti Irani have been appointed BJP in-charges for Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh as the party prepares for the 2028 Assembly polls.
Cheetah CCB 2 Explores Gandhi Sagar, Hunts First Prey, Eyes Mate Prabhas
The Botswana cheetah, named Radha by Madhya Pradesh chief minister Mohan Yadav, was relocated to the GSWS spanning Mandsaur and Neemuch districts in MP, from the KNP in Sheopur district in the state on September 20.
Digital Desk | Jaipur, Sep 23 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday appointed Sanjay Bhatia as its new in-charge for Rajasthan, with Rajya Sabha MP Kavita Patidar and Delhi BJP leader Kuljeet Singh Chahal named as Co-in-charges. The appointments are part of a wider organisational reshuffle covering 28 states and eight Union Territories. The new assignments were announced by BJP President Nitin Nabin and take effect immediately. Bhatia will now oversee the party's organisational affairs in Rajasthan, while Patidar and Chahal will assist him as Co-in-charges. The appointments come as the BJP prepares for the next phase of political activity in Rajasthan, including the state's Panchayati Raj elections. The BJP has also been undertaking organisational preparations at the grassroots level ahead of the upcoming polls. Bhatia, a senior BJP leader, has been given responsibility for Rajasthan as part of the latest national organisational reshuffle. His appointment places him at the centre of the BJP's organisational coordination in the state, where the party is currently in government under Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma. Bhatia will be responsible for coordinating with the State BJP leadership and monitoring organisational activities across Rajasthan. The BJP has appointed two Co-in-charges to assist Bhatia in managing the party's organisational affairs in Rajasthan. Rajya Sabha MP Kavita Patidar has been appointed one of the two Co-in-charges. She hails from Madhya Pradesh and is a member of the BJP's national-level political organisation. Patidar will work alongside Bhatia as part of the new Rajasthan organisational team. Kuljeet Chahal, a Delhi BJP leader and member of the New Delhi Municipal Council, has been appointed the second Co-in-charge for Rajasthan. Chahal has been associated with the BJP's youth organisation and has held organisational responsibilities in Delhi. The Rajasthan appointments are part of a larger BJP organisational exercise covering 36 states and Union Territories. The BJP has appointed new in-charges and Co-in-charges in several states. Among the other major changes, Baijayant Jay Panda has been appointed Maharashtra In-charge, Vinod Tawde has been given charge of Uttar Pradesh, Smriti Irani has been assigned Chhattisgarh and Haryana, and Ram Madhav has been given responsibility for Tamil Nadu and Uttarakhand. For Rajasthan, the new organisational team is In-charge: Sanjay Bhatia, co-in-charge: Kavita Patidar and co-in-charge: Kuljeet Chahal. The new appointments assume significance as the BJP continues to strengthen its organisational machinery in Rajasthan ahead of the next round of elections and grassroots-level political activity.
Delhi HC notice on PIL challenging 3-year Bar practice for Assistant Public Prosecutor posts
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 23 (IANS) The Delhi High Court on Wednesday issued notice on a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) challenging the mandatory requirement of three years practice at the bar for direct recruitment to the post of Assistant Public Prosecutor (APP) in Delhi. A bench of Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya and Justice Tejas Karia sought responses from the Union government, the Delhi government, and the Directorate of Prosecution on the plea filed by Bhumika Trust through advocate Jayant Singh Raghav. The petition challenges the three-year Bar experience condition prescribed under the Directorate of Prosecution, Government of NCT of Delhi, Assistant Public Prosecutor Recruitment Rules, 2025, notified on January 19, 2026. The petitioner contends that the requirement excludes otherwise qualified law graduates and newly enrolled advocates from even participating in the recruitment process solely because they have not completed three years of practice at the Bar. The petition argues that while professional competence and preparedness are legitimate objectives for recruitment to prosecutorial posts, three years of prior Bar practice cannot necessarily be treated as the only means of achieving those objectives. It contends that less exclusionary mechanisms, including structured induction training, probation, practical attachments and supervised prosecutorial training, could be considered to ensure professional preparedness. The plea states that an eligibility criterion which completely excludes an otherwise professionally qualified class from even participating in a competitive selection process must withstand scrutiny under the constitutional guarantees of equality and equality of opportunity in public employment. According to the plea, the Supreme Court, in its judgment in Ayush Yardi v. State of Madhya Pradesh, held that additional requirements relating to three years practice at the Bar or securing the prescribed marks in the first attempt could not operate against candidates with disabilities and struck down the requirements qua PwD candidates. The petition also refers to the Supreme Court's subsequent judgment in Bhumika Trust v. Union of India, which modified its earlier directions prescribing three years' practice for recruitment to the Civil Judge (Junior Division) cadre. The petitioner has submitted that the Supreme Court's modified framework demonstrates that professional preparedness for legal and judicial public office can also be achieved through structured institutional training and practical exposure, rather than exclusively through a fixed period of prior Bar practice. The petitioner has also cited recruitment practices in other states, referring to recruitment for Assistant District Attorney posts in Haryana and Assistant Prosecution Officer posts in Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan, where three years prior practice at the Bar was not prescribed as an essential eligibility condition. The petition contends that these recruitment models demonstrate the existence of alternative approaches to entry-level prosecutorial recruitment. The plea has also raised concerns regarding candidates with disabilities, particularly in view of the eight vacancies reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities in the ongoing Delhi APP recruitment. It submits that reservation by itself may not ensure substantive equality if an antecedent eligibility condition unjustifiably excludes otherwise qualified candidates from entering the zone of consideration. The petitioner has sought a declaration that the three-year practice requirement for direct recruitment to the post of Assistant Public Prosecutor is unconstitutional and arbitrary. It has also sought interim protection in relation to the ongoing recruitment, including a direction to provisionally permit otherwise educationally qualified candidates to submit applications and participate in the selection process, subject to the final outcome of the PIL.
PM SVANidhi scheme transforms lives of street vendors and small traders; beneficiaries thank govt
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 23 (IANS) The Prime Minister Street Vendors AtmaNirbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi) scheme, launched in June 2020 as a first-of-its-kind micro-credit initiative for empowering street vendors, has brought notable change in the lives of small traders and street vendors, with beneficiaries from across the country - from J&K to Haryana to Madhya Pradesh, thanking the Central government for the benefits. A couple of street vendors from Tral in J&Ks Pulwama district told IANS that the financial assistance proved immensely beneficial for them and their small businesses. A vendor stated that the assistance greatly helped them in sustaining their livelihood and also urged the Kashmir youth to avail themselves of the loan facility provided by the government to either start or strengthen their own small businesses. In Madhya Pradeshs Neemuch, the PM SVANidhi scheme is transforming the fortunes of small traders. Pushcart operators and small shopkeepers, who previously struggled with a shortage of funds, are now obtaining loans without any hassle. The scheme has become a strong vehicle for self-reliance, particularly for women. Neemuch CMO (Chief Municipal Officer) Durga Bamaniya told newsmen, The PM SVANidhi scheme was implemented by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to empower street vendors and small retail traders financially during the COVID-19 pandemic. He noted that women vendors benefited significantly from the scheme. A beneficiary named Priyanka Jain said, I live in Neemuch. I received a loan of Rs 10,000 from the municipality. With that loan, I procured raw materials for incense sticks and started a new business. It has been very beneficial for me. As a woman, I would like to say that what the Prime Minister is doing for women is excellent; he has empowered women from middle-class and impoverished backgrounds. Another beneficiary, Rekha Prajapati, shared, I received a loan of Rs 10,000 under the PM SVANidhi scheme. We manufacture and sell earthenware. This scheme has greatly benefited me and many other women like me. We used to stay at home, but now we have the opportunity to step out and work. Beneficiary Gopal Krishna Chhabra said, I repaid the Rs 10,000 loan on time. Earlier, I was operating on a small scale, but receiving the loan has been beneficial; I have expanded my market reach. I deal in whole spices, selling packets ranging from 10 grams to 100 grams. In Haryanas Panipat, the PM SVANidhi has given small businesses a chance to stand on their own feet. The story of Govind, a vegetable vendor, serves as a prime example. Govind, who used to work as a labourer before the lockdown, started selling vegetables afterwards. Under the scheme, he received loans of Rs 10,000, then Rs 20,000, and subsequently Rs 50,000. He shared that he operates his cart daily from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. After covering all expenses, he manages to save between Rs 10,000 and Rs 15,000 a month. He uses these savings to pay the loan instalment of Rs 3,100 and cover his family's living expenses. His family consists of eight members, including two children, two daughters-in-law, and grandchildren. Govind further shared that in recognition of his work, he was invited to Delhi to meet the Prime Minister on Republic Day. Similarly, Sunita established a livelihood through the scheme. She initially started a tea cart, but it did not succeed. She then took another loan to set up a chowmein cart. She availed loans of Rs 10,000, then Rs 20,000, and finally Rs 50,000 in 2024, and she has been repaying all instalments on time. Expressing gratitude to PM Modi, Sunita noted that she used to do odd jobs previously and the cart now covers the household expenses as well as her children's needs.
Madhya Pradesh Womens Commission Takes Firm Stand Against Abuse Cases
The Madhya Pradesh Womens Commission is intensifying its efforts to address cases of dowry harassment and domestic violence. Madhya Pradesh Womens Commission Takes Firm Stand Against Abuse Cases
The government has notified October 1 as the date from which contributions under the Employees State Insurance Act, 1948, will become payable in the areas covered by the order in Madhya Pradesh.
Sidhis crafts, mahua products drive rural economy: MP CM
Digital Desk | Sidhi, Sep 23 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Wednesday highlighted Sidhis traditional crafts and forest-based products as emerging sources of rural income, citing international demand for Panja durries and earnings generated by womens groups from mahua-based products. Addressing the Balram Krishi Mahotsav in Sidhi virtually from Bhopal, Yadav said the districts tribal culture, handicrafts, agriculture, tourism and natural resources could together create a broader economic base for local communities. Sidhi, enriched by its tribal culture, holds immense potential. Agriculture, tourism, Panja durrie craftsmanship, natural beauty and folk culture form the backbone of the region, he said. Yadav said Sidhi had developed a distinct identity for its Panja durries and carpet weaving. He noted that traditional durries have demand in international markets, while Panja durries and handloom carpets are being promoted under the One District-One Product initiative. A unit producing handloom products and Khadi garments is also functioning in Bharatpur village of Rampur Naikin, providing income opportunities to local artisans. The Chief Minister also cited womens groups that have moved into value addition of locally available forest produce. Over the past six months, these groups earned around Rs 13 lakh by selling 24 quintals of mahua laddus and five quintals of mahua biscuits. Yadav said such initiatives could provide additional income to rural families while creating local enterprises around traditional products. He also stressed the need to develop Sidhis millet economy. Kodo, Kutki, Sanwa, Mijri and Kakun have traditionally been cultivated in the district and form part of its local food culture. Ragi is currently cultivated on around 2,000 hectares and Kodo on approximately 2,500 hectares in Sidhi. We endeavour to not only increase Shri Anna production but also link farmers with processing and markets, thereby creating new income opportunities, Yadav said. He added that farmers should also explore horticulture, animal husbandry, food processing and agro-based industries to diversify their income. Sidhi produces paddy, wheat, mustard, gram, sesame and pigeon pea, as well as fruits and vegetables, while tomato cultivation has also emerged as an important activity in the district. Yadav said modern practices such as mulching and drip irrigation were being promoted for vegetable cultivation and improved varieties of jackfruit, mango, guava and lemon were being encouraged.
Baba Ramdev, Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh bury the hatchet after meeting
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 23 (IANS) A long-standing feud between Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and former MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh and yoga guru Baba Ramdev appears to have ended with the latter announcing their meeting here on Wednesday, having resolved differences. Baba Ramdev claimed later that based on hearsay and video clips, Singh had developed some misgivings that were subsequently cleared during the meeting. Thanking Singh, he further said that the former President of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) offered his respects, adding that he also expressed high regard for sants and Sanatana and that he held Ramdevs work for the country in high esteem. Their feud goes back four years, with the six-term MP having alleged that Ramdev or his organisation had done nothing for the birthplace of ancient Indian sage and philosopher Maharishi Patanjali, which Singh said was in Uttar Pradesh's Gonda. The sage is widely regarded as the father of classical yoga and the author of the Yoga Sutras. The BJP leader, who himself was born in Bishnoharpur village of Gonda district, had demanded that Ramdev and Patanjali managing director Balakrishna stop using the sages name for their brand. Patanjali Foods Limited has also filed a Rs 50-crore defamation suit against the BJP leader in the Madhya Pradesh High Court for criticising its ghee as fake, urging people to instead make their own. Saying that milk is easily available in a village and that he also used to go to graze buffaloes, he advised people to rear buffaloes and cows at home for making pure milk and ghee. In response to the case, Singh had publicly alleged that Ramdev is the emperor of adulterators, claiming that several of his products have been banned in other countries. In 2023, when Singh was involved in a controversy involving female wrestlers who accused him of sexual harassment as the WFI head, seeking his arrest, Ramdev reportedly stood with the complainants. Last month, Singh charged Ramdev with introducing spurious products and foreign goods in the name of Swadeshi. Referring to an earlier agitation, he had also said that instead of putting on sindoor and salwar, the yoga guru should fight a decisive battle now like a man. The long diatribe appears to have ended on Wednesday, with the two sitting together to end the feud.
BJP appoints Sunil Bansal as in-charge for Telangana, Arvind Bhadoria for Andhra
Digital Desk | Hyderabad, Sep 23 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has appointed Sunil Bansal and Arvind Bhadoria as the new in-charges for Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, respectively. BJP National President Nitin Nabin appointed the new in-charges and co-in-charges for various states on Wednesday Abhay Patil and Rekha Sharma have been appointed co-in-charges for Telangana, while Vanathi Srinivasan has been named as the co-in-charge for Andhra Pradesh. Telangana BJP president N. Ramchander Rao conveyed his heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to Sunil Bansal on his appointment as in-charge for the partys state unit. He also congratulated Abhay Patil and Rekha Sharma on their appointment as co-in-charges. Under our National President Nitin Nabin ji, and with your leadership and guidance, we will work to further strengthen BJP across Telangana and strive towards forming a double-engine Sarkaar in the State under the visionary leadership of Honble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji, he posted on X Union Minister for Coal and Mines G. Kishan Reddy also conveyed his heartiest congratulations to BJP National General Secretary, Sunil Bansal, on his appointment as the BJP Telangana in-charge. He also congratulated the new co-in-charges for the party. Looking forward to your direction and guidance in further strengthening the BJP in Telangana, he wrote on X. Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, Bandi Sanjay Kumar, also took to X to congratulate the new in-charge and co-in-charges. Wishing everyone great success in strengthening the organisation and taking the party further forward, he said. BJPs Andhra Pradesh unit President PVN Madhav congratulated and conveyed his best wishes to Arvind Bhadoria of Madhya Pradesh on being appointed as the new party in-charge for the state, He also congratulated Vanathi Srinivasan from Tamil Nadu, who has been appointed as co-in-charge. Madhav hoped that with their experience and guidance, BJP will be further strengthened in Andhra Pradesh.
BJP Reshuffles Leadership in Madhya Pradesh, Appoints New State In-Charge
The BJP has appointed former Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Deb as the new in-charge for Madhya Pradesh, along with key state leaders. BJP Reshuffles Leadership in Madhya Pradesh, Appoints New State In-Charge
MP CM hints at hike in Ayush interns stipend
Digital Desk | Bhopal, Sep 23 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Wednesday said the state government may soon increase the stipend of Ayush interns after a demand to bring it on par with that of medical students. Yadav said he would issue appropriate directions to Ayush Minister Inder Singh Parmar on the demand while addressing a state-level programme organised at the Pandit Khushilal Sharma Government Autonomous Ayurveda College and Institute on the occasion of the 11th National Ayurveda Day. On this occasion, the Chief Minister also inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for 25 new Ayush hospitals, dispensaries and college buildings, constructed at a combined cost of Rs 185.50 crore. The projects include 12 AYUSH buildings and a new Ayurveda college in Dindori, costing Rs 102 crore, officials said. Yadav announced that Ayush wellness tourism centres in the state would now be known as Ayush Arogyam Dham and opened the Herbal Garden of State Importance at the Pandit Khushilal Sharma Ayurveda College to the public. Speaking at the programme, Yadav said Ayurveda had been an integral part of Indian culture and lifestyle for centuries. Indian culture and lifestyle have incorporated Ayurveda for centuries. Even our kitchens and food habits are linked to Ayurveda, he said. He added that yoga and Ayurveda have received renewed global recognition under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The Chief Minister stressed the importance of preventive healthcare and said people should focus on their daily routine, diet and wellness rather than seeking treatment only after falling ill. Yadav said the Ayush Departments budget in Madhya Pradesh had increased 16-fold compared with 2002-03 and that the state government had begun establishing nine new Ayurveda colleges. Wellness centres are also being established at major tourist destinations to promote Ayush-based healthcare and wellness tourism, he said. Ayush and Higher Education Minister Inder Singh Parmar said Ayurveda would have a distinct place in the future of Indian medicine. He noted that the state had seven Ayurveda colleges and two colleges offering homoeopathy and Unani medicine till 2023, while construction of eight new Ayurveda colleges was underway. One more Ayurveda college had received approval from the Centre, taking the total number of AYUSH colleges across the three systems to 18, Parmar said. More than 1,700 Ayurveda dispensaries are functioning in the state and yoga classes have also been started for the public, he added.
Smriti Irani appointed BJP in-charge for Haryana and Chhattisgarh, Vinod Tawde to look after UP
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 23 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party National President Nitin Nabin on Tuesday announced a fresh set of appointments of state in-charges and co-in-charges for various states and union territories. The appointments, detailed in an official press release issued from the partys central office, take effect immediately. According to the circular, the party has assigned organisational responsibilities covering nearly all states and UTs. Notable appointments include Smriti Irani as in-charge for both Chhattisgarh and Haryana, with Siddharth Shambhu as co-in-charge for Chhattisgarh and Dr Bhola Singh as co-in-charge for Haryana. Baijayant Jay Panda has been named state in-charge for Maharashtra, assisted by co-in-charges Amit Malviya, Sadanand Shet Tanavade and Kamaljeet Sahrawat. In Uttar Pradesh, Vinod Tawde has been appointed state in-charge, with Jagadish Patel, Medha Kulkarni, Dr Pradeep Verma and Anant Ojha as co-in-charges. Sunil Bansal will serve as state in-charge for both Telangana and West Bengal. For Telangana, Abhay Patil and Rekha Sharma are co-in-charges, while West Bengals co-in-charges include Lal Singh Arya, Rajendra Singh and Pinki Kushwaha. Other key assignments feature Biplab Kumar Deb as in-charge for Madhya Pradesh with Rekha Verma as co-in-charge, Ram Madhav as state in-charge for Tamil Nadu and Uttarakhand, Harish Dwivedi as state in-charge for Bihar and Karnataka, and Dr Satish Poonia as state in-charge for Jammu and Kashmir and Punjab. Mangal Pandey has been named state in-charge for Assam, while Dr Arvind Bhadauria will head Andhra Pradesh with Vanathi Srinivasan as co-in-charge. Meanwhile, BJP national president Nitin Nabin has appointed Ashish Usha Agrawal as convenor of the media department and Anil Baluni as co-ordinator of the communication department. The list also covers smaller states and UTs: Jay Prakash (Andaman and Nicobar), Dr Devesh Kumar (Arunachal Pradesh), Dr Vinay Sahasrabuddhe (Delhi), Dr Bharati Pravin Pawar (Goa), Tarun Chugh (Gujarat), Shrikant Sharma (Himachal Pradesh), Gajendra Patel (Jharkhand), Prof M Nagaraja (Kerala), Rajkumar Bhatia (Ladakh), George Kurian (Lakshadweep), Dr Rajdeep Roy (Manipur), Kanad Purkayastha (Meghalaya), Dr Bhagwat Karad (Mizoram), Anil Antony (Nagaland and Goa Sah Prabhari), D Purandeswari (Odisha), K Surendran (Puducherry), Raju Bista (Sikkim) and Mriganka Deb Barman (Tripura). Several leaders hold dual or multiple responsibilities under the partys organisational restructuring. The circular has been issued by national office in-charge Tarun Chugh to all state presidents and organisational general secretaries for information and necessary action. The appointments aim to strengthen the partys organisational network ahead of future electoral and organisational programmes.
Mandatory Teacher Eligibility Test for Madhya Pradesh Educators
The Madhya Pradesh Directorate of Public Instruction has mandated that all in-service teachers appointed between 1998 and 2010 must take the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) if they haven't passed it yet. This decision follows a Supreme Court ruling, eliminating the option to opt-out. The exam will be conducted by the Board of Secondary Education, raising concerns about transparency as teachers will serve as invigilators. Both government and private school teachers are eligible to apply, with the application deadline set for October 5. This article provides essential details about eligibility criteria, application processes, and exam center allocations.
4th coal mine near MP's tiger corridor gets green nod
The Union environment ministry's expert panel has approved a fourth underground coal mining project in Madhya Pradesh's Umaria district, close to the vital Bandhavgarh-Achanakmar tiger corridor. These clearances, granted since July, raise concerns about biodiversity and tiger movement, despite conditions for wildlife conservation plans and compensatory afforestation. The projects involve significant forest land diversion and pose risks like land subsidence and habitat disturbance for Schedule-I species.
4.5L girls used to elope with non-Hindu men during garba: BJP MLA
Madhya Pradesh BJP MLA Usha Thakur has sparked controversy by claiming that 4.5 lakh girls elope with non-Hindu men during Garba celebrations annually, leading to demographic change. She advocated banning non-Hindus from Garba pandals, a stance supported by the VHP, which suggests Aadhaar checks to prevent love jihad. The Congress has condemned her remarks, demanding an apology, and highlighted similar controversial statements from another BJP MLA.
Asian Games: PM Modi Congratulates Jay Meena On Historic Bronze In Soft Tennis
Prime Minister Narendra Modi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Jay Meena on Wednesday after the Indian soft tennis player created history by becoming the countrys first-ever Asian Games medallist in the sport. A historic achievement for Indian Soft Tennis! Congratulations to Jay Meena on winning Bronze in the Mens Individual event and becoming Indias first-ever Asian Games medallist in Soft Tennis. His achievement marks a memorable new chapter for the sport in India. May this medal inspire many more youngsters to take up Soft Tennis and excel. Best wishes to him for the journey ahead, PM Modi said in a post on X. Meena secured the historic bronze after his campaign ended with a 2-4 defeat to Japans Takuya Kurosaka in the mens singles semifinal in Nagoya on Wednesday. The Indian produced one of the tournaments memorable comebacks in the quarterfinals, recovering from a 3-5 deficit in the deciding game against Sherwin Nuguit. Meena won the next four points to complete a 4-3 victory and seal his place in the last four, while also guaranteeing India its maiden Asian Games medal in soft tennis. The bronze adds another landmark to Meenas steadily rising career in the sport. His journey began almost by accident. Initially aspiring to become a cricketer, Meena was introduced to soft tennis after joining Pioneer Public School in Dewas. He first watched players on the court and later helped as a ball boy before taking up the sport himself. He progressed through school and district-level competitions before moving on to state and national events. By the age of 14, Meena was already competing internationally in Japan, the birthplace of soft tennis. The Madhya Pradesh player won the mens singles gold at the 36th National Games in Gujarat in 2022 and has since established himself as one of Indias leading soft tennis players. His international record has also continued to grow. He reached the mens singles quarterfinals at the 2022 Asian Games in Hangzhou and represented India in the team event. In 2024, partnering Aadhya Tiwari, he won a bronze in mixed doubles at the World Soft Tennis Championships, giving India its first-ever medal at the tournament. The Madhya Pradesh player won the mens singles gold at the 36th National Games in Gujarat in 2022 and has since established himself as one of Indias leading soft tennis players. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Now competing at his third Asian Games after appearances at Jakarta 2018 and Hangzhou 2022, Meena has added the biggest milestone of his career so far: Indias maiden Asian Games medal in soft tennis. Article Source: IANS
Asiad 2026: Jay Meena makes history with India's first soft tennis bronze
Jay Meena secured India's first ever soft tennis medal at the Asian Games, fetching a bronze after losing to Japan's Takuya Kurosaka in the men's singles semifinals here on Wednesday. Playing in his third Asian Games, the 26-year-old Meena produced a spirited fightback after falling three games behind but could not sustain the momentum, losing 2-4 (3-5, 1-4, 1-4, 4-1, 6-4, 1-4) to Kurosaka in the 45-minute clash. Meena, who hails from Madhya Pradesh's Dewas and is a 2022 National Games gold-medallist, struggled to find his rhythm early on as Kurosaka established an advantage, winning the first two games 5-3 and 4-1. The Japanese player then moved further ahead by taking the third game 4-1, leaving Meena with little margin for error. With his medal assured but a place in the final at stake, Meena mounted a strong fightback. He responded by taking the fourth game 4-1 and followed it up by edging a closely-contested fifth game 6-4 to reduce the deficit and keep his hopes of completin
Asian Games: Jay Meena Bags Historic Bronze In Men's Soft Tennis
World Soft Tennis Championships: Jay Meena on Wednesday bagged India's first-ever medal in soft tennis at the Asian Games after losing to Takuya Kurosaka of Japan 2-4 in the semifinal here on Wednesday. Meena had secured India's first-ever medal in the soft tennis at the Asian Games after a sensational comeback win over Sherwin Nuguit in the quarter-final, where he was trailing 3-5 in the final game before clawing back to win the next four points and eventually taking the quarter-final 4-3 to make it to the last four, where he lost to Kurosaka, ending his campaign with a historic bronze. Meena's journey in soft tennis began almost by chance. He was more interested in cricket and initially aspired to become a cricketer. After joining Pioneer Public School in Dewas, he came across a soft tennis court, where his curiosity first led him to watch the players and eventually start as a ball boy. Gradually, he began playing the sport and progressed from school and district competitions to the state and national levels. By the age of 14, he was already competing internationally in Japan, the home of soft tennis. Meena established himself among Indias leading soft tennis players with a gold medal in men's singles at the 36th National Games in Gujarat in 2022. He also contributed to Madhya Pradeshs medal-winning performances in the Mens Team and Doubles events. By 2025, he had further strengthened his credentials by becoming the National Champion in Mens Singles. His international breakthrough continued at the 2022 Asian Games in Hangzhou, where he reached the quarter-finals of the Mens Singles event and also represented India in the Mens Team event. In 2024, partnering Aadhya Tiwari, he created history by winning Indias first-ever medal at the World Soft Tennis Championships, securing bronze in mixed doubles. By 2025, he had further strengthened his credentials by becoming the National Champion in Mens Singles. His international breakthrough continued at the 2022 Asian Games in Hangzhou, where he reached the quarter-finals of the Mens Singles event and also represented India in the Mens Team event. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories He went on to win four medals at the continental event. The TAGG (Target Asian Games Group) athlete is making his third Asian Games appearance, having previously represented India at Jakarta 2018 and Hangzhou 2022. Article Source: IANS
Who Is Jay Meena? Indian Star Who Won India 1st Soft Tennis Bronze At Asian Games
Jay Meena's name will now forever be etched in Indian sporting history. The 24-year-old from Madhya Pradesh secured India's first-ever soft tennis medal at the Asian Games
Which Place Is Known As The Garlic City Of India?
There is one part of Madhya Pradesh where garlic is not just another crop. It has become a major part of the local farm economy and the identity of the region.
UCC bulldozer is to permanently polarise society: Congress
New Delhi, Sep 23: The Congress on Wednesday alleged that for the Modi government, the UCC is not an instrument of considered legal reform but an instrument of division, disruption and diversion, as well as a tool for stoking prejudices and keeping society in a state of permanent polarisation. The opposition party's assertion comes after former Bombay High Court judge Justice R C Chavan resigned from the Maharashtra government's panel to prepare a draft for implementing the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), citing serious reservations over its decision to restrict public feedback on crucial social issues to a Yes/No format. Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh said the resignation of a former high court judge from the Maharashtra government's committee to draft a UCC for the state raises larger questions, apart from his several concerns on the functioning of this committee. Posting his statement on X, Ramesh said, A retired High Court judge has shown courage to resign from a committee set up by the Maharashtra government to prepare a uniform civil code for the state. Here is our statement on the non-uniform 'Uniform' Civil Codes (UCC) the HM is trying to bulldoze through in every state. Did the Constituent Assembly ever imagine a situation in which every state would enact its own separate version of a UCC? The answer is a resounding no, Ramesh said. Did the architects of our Constitution led by Dr B.R. Ambedkar ever conceive states competing with one another to have different UCCs according to the political machinations and calculations of one political party, he asked. Again, the answer is a resounding no, Ramesh added. He pointed out that on June 17, 2016, the Modi government referred the question of the UCC to the 21st Law Commission of India for detailed examination. After extensive research, the Commission published its Consultation Paper on Reform of Family Law on August 31, 2018. Its conclusion appearing in paragraph 1.15 on page 7 of the Consultation Paper was clear: 'The formulation of a Uniform Civil Code is neither necessary nor desirable at this stage'. Instead it recommended addressing nor discrimination within individual family laws while preserving India's legal and cultural diversity, Ramesh said. The Modi government has chosen to disregard the findings of the very Commission it tasked with examining the issue because the facts, as usual, did not align with its political agenda, the Congress leader said. Over the last three years, one BJP-ruled State after another bulldozed through its own version of a UCC, Ramesh said. The UCC came into effect in Uttarakhand from January 27, 2025. Subsequently the Gujarat Assembly passed the UCC Bill on March 24, 2026, the Assam Assembly on May 27, 2026 and the Madhya Pradesh Assembly on July 21, 2026, he pointed out. Ramesh said these State-level UCCs, never envisaged in the Constitution, are not uniform. They contain different provisions, different penalties, different procedures and significant exemptions. Contrary to claims, the Uttarakhand UCC, the only one in force, continues with a number of patriarchal traditions and is creating many problems for perfectly law-abiding residents of the state, Ramesh argued. Union Home Minister Amit Shah has made a typically bombastic announcement that a UCC will be implemented in all NDA-ruled States before the 2029 Lok Sabha election, he said. Evidently other NDA parties have lost their voices and are being silenced by the BJP, the Congress general secretary said. For the Modi Government, the UCC is not an instrument of considered legal reform to be implemented after the widest possible consultations and public debate and with the broadest possible consensus. It is, in reality, an instrument of division, disruption and diversion, a tool for harassment and intimidation, stoking prejudices and keeping society in a state of permanent polarisation, Ramesh said. Later, asked about the statement, he said, The UCC bulldozer is to permanently polarise society. In a letter to the panel chairperson Justice Ranjana Desai (retd), former Bombay High Court judge Chavan criticised the committee's approach, stating that reducing complex societal questions, such as delayed marriages, perversions, infertility, and rising matrimonial disputes, to binary options undermined the primary purpose of consensus-building. The former judge said he had misunderstood that the committee aimed to gather views of the people of Maharashtra and to generate a consensus to remedy the issues of late marriages, infertility, unstable marriages, time-consuming dispute resolution mechanism and so on. Now that the misunderstanding is removed, I realise that the aim is to just provide an opportunity to people who may care, to share their responses, in a 'yes or no' format to the questions posed so that analysis of data becomes easy, the letter said. In July, the state government set up a seven-member committee headed by retired Supreme Court Justice Ranjana Desai to draft a framework for implementing the UCC, which seeks to establish equal laws across religions on issues about marriage, divorce, and property. Justice Chavan, a former high court judge, resigned from the panel on September 19. The Congress' statement also comes days after Shah said the BJP-led NDA governments in 21 states will introduce UCC before 2029. The next Lok Sabha polls are scheduled for 2029.
World Soft Tennis Championships: Jay Meena created history after he confirmed Indias first-ever Asian Games medal in soft tennis after reaching the men's singles semifinals here on Wednesday. With his quarterfinal win, Meena is assured of at least a bronze. He will play his semifinal match later in the day. Meena's journey in soft tennis began almost by chance. He was more interested in cricket and initially aspired to become a cricketer. After joining Pioneer Public School in Dewas, he came across a soft tennis court, where his curiosity first led him to watch the players and eventually help as a ball boy. Gradually, he began playing the sport himself and progressed from school and district competitions to the state and national levels. By the age of 14, he was already competing internationally in Japan, the home of soft tennis. Meena established himself among Indias leading soft tennis players with a gold medal in men's singles at the 36th National Games in Gujarat in 2022. He also contributed to Madhya Pradeshs medal-winning performances in the Mens Team and Doubles events. By 2025, he had further strengthened his credentials by becoming the National Champion in Mens Singles. His international breakthrough continued at the 2022 Asian Games in Hangzhou, where he reached the quarter-finals of the Mens Singles event and also represented India in the Mens Team event. In 2024, partnering Aadhya Tiwari, he created history by winning Indias first-ever medal at the World Soft Tennis Championships, securing bronze in mixed doubles. By 2025, he had further strengthened his credentials by becoming the National Champion in Mens Singles. His international breakthrough continued at the 2022 Asian Games in Hangzhou, where he reached the quarter-finals of the Mens Singles event and also represented India in the Mens Team event. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories He went on to win a total of four medals at the continental event. TAGG (Target Asian Games Group) athlete is making his third Asian Games appearance, having previously represented India at Jakarta 2018 and Hangzhou 2022. He supported under National Coaching Camps in Ahmedabad and Jammu towards preparation for the Asian Championship and Asian Games, respectively. Article Source: IANS
Main Accused in Madhya Pradeshs Poisonous Liquor Case Injured in Police Encounter
Manish Lodhi, wanted in a deadly liquor case, was injured and arrested in a police encounter in Sagar, Madhya Pradesh. Main Accused in Madhya Pradeshs Poisonous Liquor Case Injured in Police Encounter
Political Controversy Erupts in Madhya Pradesh Over Garba Participation
Madhya Pradesh BJP leaders spark debate over non-Hindus entry into Garba events ahead of Navratri, igniting political tensions. Political Controversy Erupts in Madhya Pradesh Over Garba Participation
Madhya Pradesh Prioritizes Telecom Manufacturing and Innovation, Says CM Mohan Yadav
CM Mohan Yadav emphasizes telecom manufacturing and innovation as key priorities for Madhya Pradesh during talks with investors in Bengaluru. Madhya Pradesh Prioritizes Telecom Manufacturing and Innovation, Says CM Mohan Yadav
Seeds of Smiles Smile Meditation - Seminar to Be Held in Sanchi
Four-day experiential seminar in Sanchi, Madhya Pradesh, exploring how personal awareness shapes relationships and family life across generations through Smile Meditation practices.
Congress Leader Criticizes Madhya Pradesh Government for Agricultural Mismanagement
Jitu Patwari of Congress highlights agricultural failures in Madhya Pradesh, accusing the government of neglecting farmers and mishandling funds. Congress Leader Criticizes Madhya Pradesh Government for Agricultural Mismanagement
Bring your sisters and chant Jai Shri Ram: MLA
Bhopal: A political controversy has erupted in Madhya Pradesh following remarks by the BJP MLA, Rameshwar Sharma, who said that Muslim youths wishing to attend Garba events during Navratri should bring along their sisters and daughters and chant Jai Shri Ram. The remarks triggered sharp reactions from the opposition Congress and the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul 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 .
Anekal police bust illegal gun-dealing gang; seven arrested, five country-made pistols seized
During the investigation, police reportedly found that Dawood, a suspected kingpin from Bed Ghat village in Madhya Pradesh, was allegedly supplying firearms to the Bengaluru network.
