Madhya Pradesh: News
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.
Modi to launch health, nutrition initiatives on his birthday tomorrow
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch the Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan on September 17, his birthday, in Dhar, Madhya Pradesh.
SC issues notice to states on pleas challenging anti-conversion laws
The Supreme Court has issued notices to several states on petitions challenging anti-conversion laws.
TIFF 2025: Indian film 'Vimukt' wins major award
The Indian film Vimukt, directed by Jitank Singh Gurjar, has bagged the coveted Network for the Promotion of Asian Pacific Cinema (NETPAC) Award at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF).
Meghalaya honeymoon murder: 790-page chargesheet filed against 8 accused
The East Khasi Hills police in Meghalaya have filed a 790-page chargesheet in the murder case of Indore businessman Raja Raghuvanshi.
IMD issues heavy rainfall warning for Gujarat, Maharashtra
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a fresh rainfall warning for large parts of India.
Centre moves SC seeking transfer of cases challenging gaming law
The central government has approached the Supreme Court seeking to transfer petitions challenging the constitutional validity of the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025.
Welfare officials send back minor to accused's house; raped again
In Madhya Pradesh, a 15-year-old rape survivor was allegedly sent back to the accused's home by the local Child Welfare Committee (CWC). Once at the house, the accused sexually assaulted her again.
MP: Man puts hot knife in wife's mouth, demanding dowry
In a shocking incident of dowry-related violence in Madhya Pradesh's Khargone district, a 23-year-old woman was brutally tortured by her husband, who even inserted a hot knife into her mouth.
Brother kills man harassing sister using her birthday cake knife
In a shocking incident in Madhya Pradesh's Guna district, a man was killed by a 21-year-old, Abhishek Tinga, over the alleged harassment of his sister.
MP CM's 'makhan chor' remark sparks political row
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav's recent comments on Lord Krishna have sparked a political controversy.
India marks new rare-earth hotspots to cut dependence on China
India is actively exploring inland deposits of rare earth elements (REEs) in states like Arunachal Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh.
Refused help, man ties wife's body to motorcycle after accident
A man in Madhya Pradesh was seen carrying his wife's body on a motorcycle after she died in a hit-and-run incident on the Nagpur-Jabalpur National Highway.
'Bhayankar vote chori in Maharashtra, Karnataka': Rahul questions ECI's role
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has accused the Election Commission of India (ECI) of colluding with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to rig elections in Maharashtra and Karnataka.
Heavy rain in Delhi disrupts flight operations; airlines issue advisories
Heavy rainfall and thunderstorms in Delhi on Tuesday morning have disrupted flight operations at the Indira Gandhi International Airport.
Hyderabad police bust illegal surrogacy, sperm trafficking racket; 10 arrested
The Hyderabad police have busted a major illegal surrogacy and sperm trafficking racket, arresting at least 10 people, including a doctor.
UP: 6 killed, several injured in 2 separate road accidents
A tragic accident on the Yamuna Expressway in Mathura district, Uttar Pradesh, claimed six lives early Saturday morning.
Jharkhand, Mumbai to receive heavy rain—Airlines warn of flight delays
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for heavy rainfall and flash floods in Jharkhand. The warning is particularly for the districts of Saraikela-Kharswan, East Singhbhum, and West Singhbhum.
Light rain lashes Delhi-NCR; red alert in parts of MP
Parts of the Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR) woke up to light rain on Monday morning, after a day of continuous rainfall.
IMD issues orange alert for heavy rainfall in 4 states
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for heavy rainfall in four states—Uttarakhand, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Gujarat.
'Panchayat' village goes viral for muddy roads after rain
The Mahodiya village in Madhya Pradesh, which served as the backdrop for Prime Video's popular series Panchayat, has recently gone viral online.
GST relief could lower prices on kitchenware, clothes, and shoes
The Indian government is reportedly considering a reduction in Goods and Services Tax (GST) rates for middle and lower-income households.
Man discloses owning 18-acre-land; 'fake' wife kills him for property
A 45-year-old man from Madhya Pradesh's Jabalpur was allegedly murdered by his newlywed wife for his property.
Bihar's ₹100cr road-widening project leaves trees growing in middle
A ₹100 crore road widening project on the Patna-Gaya main road in Jehanabad, Bihar, has raised eyebrows after dozens of trees standing in the middle of the road were left as is.
Indore-Dewas highway jam leaves 3 dead, thousands stranded
A massive traffic jam on the Indore-Dewas highway in Madhya Pradesh has left three dead and thousands stranded.
SC quashes preventive detention of student under National Security Act
The Supreme Court has ordered the immediate release of a 24-year-old law student from Madhya Pradesh, who was detained for nearly a year under the National Security Act, 1980 (NSA).
Petrol pump fills MP CM's vehicles with water—instead of diesel
In a bizarre incident, 19 vehicles of Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav's convoy were towed after they were filled with water instead of diesel.
Man goes missing after seeking marriage help on religious stage
Indrakumar Tiwari, a 45-year-old part-time teacher and farmer from Padwar (Khitola) village in Madhya Pradesh's Jabalpur district, has been missing for over 25 days.
Monsoon to cover more parts of North India by Tuesday
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted that the southwest monsoon will reach several parts of North India, including Delhi, Chandigarh, Haryana, western Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, and Jammu and Kashmir.
Chhatarpur kidnapping: Woman, daughters found in Haryana; 7 arrested
A woman and her two minor daughters, aged seven and five, who were allegedly abducted from their home in Madhya Pradesh's Chhatarpur district on Saturday afternoon, have been found in Haryana's Bhiwani.
Meghalaya honeymoon murder: How police traced accused through WhatsApp messages
In a major breakthrough in the Meghalaya honeymoon murder case, the police said they managed to trace Sonam Raghuvanshi through her WhatsApp messages.
Madhya Pradesh government to resume promotions for staff after 9yrs
The Madhya Pradesh government has approved new promotion rules for state employees, ending a nine-year wait.
'I was drugged, kidnapped': What Sonam Raghuvanshi told cops
Sonam Raghuvanshi, the 24-year-old woman arrested for allegedly murdering her husband, Raja Raghuvanshi, during their honeymoon in Meghalaya, has denied the charges.
2 sharp wounds to head: Autopsy of Indore businessman
The autopsy report of Raja Raghuvanshi, an Indore resident who was found dead in Meghalaya, has revealed two major sharp wounds on his head, one from the front and another from the back.
269M Indians lifted out of extreme poverty since 2011-12: Report
India's extreme poverty rate has fallen to 5.3% in 2022-23, a significant decline from the 27.1% recorded in 2011-12, according to updated data from the World Bank.
'Mystery beast' terrorizes MP village; 6 die despite anti-rabies vaccine
A mysterious animal attack in Limbai village, Barwani district of Madhya Pradesh, has left six dead in a matter of days and injured several others.
Bhopal cop sacked after asking gym to 'ban Muslims'
A police officer in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, has been removed from active duty after a video surfaced in which he allegedly asked a gym owner to ban Muslim trainers and clients.
Controversy erupts over Rahul not removing shoes while honoring grandmother
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's visit to his grandmother Indira Gandhi's statue in Bhopal took a controversial turn when opposition leaders saw that he had not removed his shoes.
MP locals perform puja for new transformer for this reason
In Madhya Pradesh's Bhind district, residents of the Gandhi Nagar area have performed a unique ritual by praying for the longevity of their newly installed power transformer.
MP: 'Munna Bhai-style' scam exposed; imposters caught taking police exam
The 2023 Madhya Pradesh Police Constable Recruitment Exam has been marred by a major cheating scandal.
'Sindoor...': PM Modi calls anti-terror operation biggest in India history
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called 'Operation Sindoor' the largest and most successful anti-terrorism operation in India's history.
Rain expected in Mumbai, Odisha, Bengal; check full weather forecast
The southwest monsoon has hit India eight days early, bringing with it heavy rainfall across several regions.