Madhya Pradesh: News
'Another election, another defeat...': BJP mocks Rahul after Bihar rout
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has intensified its attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi after the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) appeared to be on track for a landslide victory in the Bihar assembly election.
Love poha? You'll enjoy these street-style variants
Poha is a popular breakfast option in many parts of India, particularly Madhya Pradesh.
La Niña triggers early cold wave; Rajasthan dips below 10°C
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning of an impending cold wave in northern and central India.
IMD warns of cold wave in north, central India
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a cold wave warning for parts of northern and central India.
Madhya Pradesh: Drunk cop rams car into motorcycles, kills 1
A tragic road accident at Bharbhadia crossing in Jawad, Madhya Pradesh, left one dead and four injured on Friday night.
Why 12 states are staring at giant ₹1.7L crore bill
Twelve Indian states will spend a total of ₹1.68 lakh crore on unconditional cash transfer (UCT) schemes for women in 2025-26, a report by PRS Legislative Research has revealed.
Madhya Pradesh cough syrup tragedy: Accused doctor's wife arrested
The Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the cough syrup tragedy in Madhya Pradesh has arrested Jyoti Soni, the wife of accused doctor Praveen Soni.
Widespread thunderstorms, lightning predicted across north, central India till Friday
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted widespread thunderstorms with lightning and gusty winds across east, central, south, and north India till November 7.
Infant dies after consuming Ayurvedic cough syrup in MP
A six-month-old baby girl, Rohi Minote, died in Chhindwara district of Madhya Pradesh after consuming an Ayurvedic cough syrup.
MP to conduct single, UPSC-style exam for all job recruitments
The Madhya Pradesh government, led by Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav, is planning to introduce a single entrance exam for state employment.
Maharashtra farmers block highway; threaten to stop trains over loans
Farmers in Maharashtra, led by former MLA and Prahar Janshakti Party leader Bachchu Kadu, have blocked the Nagpur-Hyderabad National Highway (NH-44) as part of their ongoing protest.
BJP leader shot; he allegedly intervened in 'love jihad' case
A Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader was shot dead in broad daylight in Madhya Pradesh's Katni district on Tuesday.
MP minister calls Indore molestation 'lesson' for cricketers, sparks outrage
A motorcyclist in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, allegedly molested two Australian women cricketers on Thursday.
Man who molested Australian cricketers has long criminal history
Aqeel Khan, the 29-year-old man from Indore, Madhya Pradesh, who has been arrested for allegedly molesting two Australian women cricketers, is reportedly a history sheeter.
After cough syrup deaths, India launches digital tracker for ingredients
India's drug regulator, the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO), has introduced a digital monitoring system to track high-risk solvents used in cough syrups.
14 MP children blinded after playing with 'desi firecracker gun'
This year's Diwali celebrations in Madhya Pradesh turned dangerous, with over 122 children hospitalized due to severe eye injuries after playing with the "carbide gun" or "desi firecracker gun."
Arrested doctor got 10% commission for every Coldrif syrup prescribed
Dr Praveen Soni, a pediatrician at the government health center in Parasia, Madhya Pradesh, was arrested on October 4 for allegedly prescribing a toxic cough syrup called Coldrif.
MP: Indore-Jabalpur bypass collapses near Bhopal, forms 30-foot-deep crater
A major portion of the Indore-Jabalpur bypass near Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, collapsed on Monday afternoon. The incident left a massive 30-foot-deep crater in its wake.
WHO names Coldrif among 3 'substandard' cough syrups in India
The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued an alert on three "substandard" cough syrups in India, including Coldrif, Respifresh TR, and ReLife.
Coldrif cough syrup deaths: Sresan Pharma's license canceled
The Tamil Nadu Drugs Control Department has canceled the manufacturing license of Sresan Pharmaceutical Company.
ED raids 7 premises linked to 'killer' cough syrup manufacturer
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has launched a major probe into the Coldrif cough syrup case, conducting searches at seven locations in Chennai.
India's tourism sector to grow over 25% annually: Union Minister
Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat has said that India's tourism sector is set to witness a massive growth, with an estimated compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of over 25%.
SC dismisses PIL seeking CBI probe into cough syrup deaths
The Supreme Court has dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the deaths of children in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan due to toxic cough syrups.
India declares 3 cough syrups toxic after WHO intervention
India has recalled three cough syrups after they were found contaminated with diethylene glycol (DEG), a toxic substance.
Pharma company owner arrested over children's deaths linked to Coldrif
Ranganathan Govindan, the owner of Tamil Nadu-based Sresan Pharma, has been arrested by Madhya Pradesh police in Chennai.
Cough syrup deaths: PIL in SC seeks CBI probe
A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the deaths of 14 children in Madhya Pradesh, allegedly after consuming a cough syrup.
TN issues show-cause notice to Coldrif maker after 16 deaths
The Tamil Nadu Drugs Control Department has issued a show-cause notice to Sresan Pharmaceuticals in Kancheepuram, after the deaths of 16 children; 14 children in Madhya Pradesh and two in Rajasthan.
Advocate who tried to throw shoe at CJI Gavai suspended
The Bar Council of India (BCI) has suspended advocate Rakesh Kishore with immediate effect after he attempted to attack Chief Justice of India (CJI) BR Gavai in open court on Monday.
'Been prescribing for 15yrs': Doctor arrested for cough syrup-related deaths
A government pediatrician in Madhya Pradesh's Chhindwara district has been arrested after several children died allegedly from consuming contaminated Coldrif cough syrup.
11 children's deaths: Drug watchdog urges strict action against Coldrif
The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) is planning to take strict action against the manufacturers of Coldrif syrup. This comes after 11 children died allegedly due to contaminated cough syrups.
MP: Doctor arrested after 14 children die from contaminated syrup
A doctor in Madhya Pradesh's Chhindwara district was arrested on Saturday night after 14 children died from a contaminated cough syrup.
Coldrif syrup deaths: MP CM bans syrup statewide
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has ordered a statewide ban on the sale of Coldrif cough syrup.
Rajasthan drug controller suspended over deaths from 'substandard' cough syrups
The Rajasthan government has suspended Drug Controller Rajaram Sharma after two children died and several others fell ill from allegedly consuming substandard cough syrups.
11 die during durga idol immersion in MP's Khandwa
A tractor trolley carrying devotees for Durga idol immersion overturned and fell into a lake in Madhya Pradesh's Khandwa district, killing at least 11 people, eight of whom were minors.
Husband, in-laws charged for dowry death; wife later found alive
A 20-year-old woman from Auraiya district in Uttar Pradesh has been found alive after she went missing in 2023, according to an NDTV report.
Fearing job loss, government teacher dumps 4th child in forest
In a shocking incident in Madhya Pradesh's Chhindwara district, a three-day-old infant was abandoned by his parents in the Nandanwadi forest.
6 MP children die after consuming suspected contaminated cough syrup
In a tragic incident, six children in Madhya Pradesh's Chhindwara district have died of kidney failure in the last 15 days.
MP: 5-year-old boy's neck severed by mentally unstable man
In a shocking incident, a five-year-old boy was brutally murdered inside his home in Madhya Pradesh on Friday.
Which states have banned sale of meat, eggs during Navratri
The Bhopal district administration in Madhya Pradesh has imposed a ban on the sale of meat, fish, and eggs during the nine-day Hindu festival of Navratri.
IMD predicts heavy rain in Northeast; moderate rain in Kerala
The monsoon season is still active across India, with several states witnessing heavy rainfall.
IMD predicts rain in UP, Uttarakhand, Himachal; heatwave in Delhi
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted a diverse weather pattern across India on September 20, 2025.
Modi's 75th birthday today: How BJP is celebrating across India
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is celebrating Prime Minister Narendra Modi's birthday on September 17 with nationwide events and the launch of health, welfare, and development programs.