Madhya Pradesh: News
Not ₹1,160cr but ₹5.6L: Government body disputes rice-ethanol 'scam' scale
The Food Corporation of India (FCI) has dismissed allegations of a massive diversion of subsidized rice for ethanol production in Madhya Pradesh.
Spanish firm Submer to invest $2B in MP's semiconductor sector
Spain's Submer Group has announced a massive investment of $2 billion (approximately ₹19,000 crore) in Madhya Pradesh's semiconductor industry.
Dhar's Saraswati is actually Gayatri: 3D mapping uncovers 900-year mix-up
A 12th-century sculpture, thought for over 900 years to depict the goddess Saraswati, has been identified as the goddess Gayatri.
MP: Former home minister's supporters go on rampage, block highway
A major protest erupted in Datia, Madhya Pradesh, on Saturday after the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) announced Ashutosh Tiwari as its candidate for the upcoming assembly bypoll.
13 schools closed every day in India last year: Report
The number of schools in India has declined from 14,71,473 in the 2024-25 academic year to 14,66,682 in 2025-26.
After Ayodhya, Badrinath, donation row at Madhya Pradesh's Baglamukhi Temple
An alleged embezzlement of donations at Madhya Pradesh's Maa Baglamukhi Temple has come to light amid ongoing investigations over similar allegations at Ayodhya's Ram Temple and Uttarakhand's Badrinath Temple.
Who is Honey Trehan? Exploring career of 'Satluj' director
Honey Trehan, a casting director and assistant director-turned-director, has been in the news lately for his directorial venture Satluj. The film, based on human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra, has ignited fresh debates on censorship and artistic freedom in India.
MP's Waqf Board has 2 Hindu members for first time
The Madhya Pradesh government has reconstituted its Waqf Board under the newly amended Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025.
Adani building South Asia's largest private missile ecosystem in MP
Adani Defence and Aerospace has announced plans to set up South Asia's largest private-sector missile ecosystem in Shivpuri, Madhya Pradesh.
Why Modi government canceled auction of 9 strategic mineral blocks
The Indian government has canceled the auction of nine critical and strategic mineral blocks. The move comes due to a lack of investor interest and qualified bidders.
Kerala HC refuses to extend Monalisa's husband's transit bail
The Kerala High Court on Thursday denied a request for extended transit bail to actor Farmaan Khan, whose marriage to a woman who gained fame at the Kumbh Mela, Monalisa, has sparked controversy.
5 overrated waterfalls in India you might skip
India is home to many beautiful waterfalls, but some are more famous than they deserve to be.
MP toddler blinded after 'doctor puts nasal drops in eyes'
A 19-month-old boy, Vinay Vishwakarma, has lost his eyesight after being treated at the Banda Civil Hospital in Madhya Pradesh's Sagar district.
El Nino alert: 315 Indian districts face low rainfall risk
India is preparing for the possible impact of El Nino, a weather phenomenon that can cause reduced monsoon rainfall.
MP CM, family's 168-acre land purchase draws scrutiny: Report
Since he became the Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh in December 2023, Mohan Yadav's family has purchased at least 137 plots of land across Ujjain.
Cleric arrested in IAF official wife's 'forced conversion' case
The Nagpur police have arrested a cleric, Hazrat Maulana, wanted in the alleged forced conversion of a 24-year-old woman. The arrest was made from Madhya Pradesh.
IAF officer's wife alleges rape, blackmail, forced conversion; 2 arrested
A 24-year-old woman, the wife of an Indian Air Force officer, has accused her former classmate of drugging and raping her.
SC rejects Congress's Meenakshi Natarajan's plea on Rajya Sabha nomination
The Supreme Court has dismissed Congress leader Meenakshi Natarajan's petition challenging the rejection of her Rajya Sabha nomination from Madhya Pradesh.
Massive row after Congress candidate Meenakshi Natarajan's RS nomination rejected
Congress leader Meenakshi Natarajan has accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of manipulating the Rajya Sabha election process in Madhya Pradesh after her nomination was rejected over alleged non-disclosure of a court matter in Telangana.
Sensodyne maker setting up manufacturing plant in India for ₹2,000cr
Haleon, the company behind popular sensitivity toothpaste Sensodyne, has announced its plan to invest £175 million (approximately ₹2,000 crore) in a new manufacturing facility in India, as per Mint.
Southwest monsoon to cover entire south Bay of Bengal soon
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted that the southwest monsoon will advance into more parts of Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh in the coming days.
'Re-examination is not justice': NEET aspirant's suicide sparks opposition fury
The suicide of a National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) aspirant in Nagpur has intensified the ongoing controversy over exam paper leaks and cancellations.
Kerala HC grants relief to Monalisa's husband in kidnapping case
The Kerala High Court has granted transit bail to Farmaan Khan, the husband of Monalisa, who gained fame at the Kumbh Mela, in a kidnapping case filed by her father.
Madhya Pradesh: 6 dead, 40 injured in tractor-trolley accident
A tragic accident in Anuppur district of Madhya Pradesh on Friday evening left six dead and 40 injured.
Renowned Urdu poet Dr Bashir Badr dies at 91
Renowned Urdu poet Dr Bashir Badr passed away on Thursday at his residence in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh.
Twisha Sharma case: MP HC cancels Giribala Singh's anticipatory bail
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has canceled the anticipatory bail of Giribala Singh, a former judge and the mother-in-law of Twisha Sharma.
Extreme heatwave conditions persist across north, central India
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued red and yellow alerts for severe heatwave conditions in several northern and western states of India.
'Divorced daughter better than...dead': MP government in Twisha Sharma case
The Madhya Pradesh government told the Supreme Court on Monday during the hearing of Twisha Sharma's death case that there is one moral for parents: having a divorced daughter is better than a dead one.
Delhi weather: IMD forecasts thunderstorms, lightning on scorching day
Delhi is bracing for another scorching day, with the India Meteorological Department(IMD) forecasting a possible respite by evening.
Extreme heat wave conditions likely in parts of India: IMD
The India Meteorological Department(IMD) has predicted that heat wave conditions will continue to prevail in Central India till the end of May.
Twisha Sharma's family slams mother-in-law's 'depraved mindset'
A viral audio clip has surfaced in the investigation of model and actress Twisha Sharma's death in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh.
Supreme Court questions reservation for children of well-off parents
The Supreme Court has questioned the continued reservation benefits for children of economically and educationally advanced families within backward classes.
'He wasn't hiding': Lawyer of Twisha Sharma's husband
Samarth Singh, the husband of the deceased Twisha Sharma, was arrested in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh.
CCTV footage sheds new light on Bhopal dowry death case
New CCTV footage has emerged in the suspected suicide of Twisha Sharma, a 33-year-old Noida woman, at her in-laws' home in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh.
Mercury to rise 5°C amid North India heatwave: IMD
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a severe heatwave warning for North India with temperatures expected to touch 45°C.
Bhopal woman death: Family demands 2nd post-mortem, accuses in-laws
The family of 31-year-old Twisha Sharma has demanded a fresh post-mortem at AIIMS Delhi after she was found dead in her Bhopal home.
Bihar: Fire breaks out in passenger train at Sasaram station
A fire broke out in a coach of the Sasaram-Patna fast passenger train at Sasaram railway station in Bihar on Monday morning.
BJP leader, who arrived in 50-car convoy, gets show-cause notice
The Madhya Pradesh government has issued a show-cause notice to Saubhagya Singh Thakur, the newly appointed chairman of the Madhya Pradesh Textbook Corporation.
2 dead, dozen injured in firecracker factory blast in MP
An explosion at a firecracker factory in Dewas district of Madhya Pradesh has left two dead and over 15 injured.
4 one-month-old cheetah cubs found dead in Kuno National Park
Four cheetah cubs, born a month ago, were found dead in Madhya Pradesh's Kuno National Park on Tuesday morning.
After 'save fuel' appeal, PM orders 50% convoy size reduction
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reportedly ordered a 50% reduction in the size of his official convoy to promote austerity and reduce fuel consumption amid the current global situation.
'Set timelines, don't adjourn': SC orders urgent bail hearings
The Supreme Court has issued a series of directions to speed up the disposal of bail petitions pending before high courts across India in a key order bolstering the rights of undertrial prisoners.
Daily wage earners account for 31% of India's suicides: NCRB
Daily wage earners accounted for a staggering 31% of all suicide deaths in India in 2024, the highest share in a decade.
MP rape accused kills victim who refused to marry him
A 26-year-old man, Manoj Ahirwar, was arrested in Madhya Pradesh's Raisen district for allegedly killing a 17-year-old girl.
Economic corridor worth ₹1L crore to come up in MP
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has laid the foundation stone for the ambitious Indore-Pithampur Economic Corridor.
Jabalpur boat tragedy: Two more children's bodies recovered
The death toll in the Narmada cruise boat tragedy has risen to 11, with two more bodies recovered from the Bargi Dam in Madhya Pradesh's Jabalpur.
'Save me': Delhi woman's last call before Jabalpur boat tragedy
A family trip to attend a housewarming ceremony in Madhya Pradesh turned tragic for a Delhi family.
Capsized cruise video shows passengers scrambling for life jackets
A new video from inside the Bargi Dam cruise, which capsized earlier this week, has surfaced.