Madhya Pradesh
Dalit Bride's Wedding Procession Faces Caste Discrimination, Continues Under Police Protection in Madhya Pradesh
Nov 26, 2025 12:42 am CST
In Madhya Pradesh's Lakhma Khedi village, a Dalit bride's traditional Bindoli procession was obstructed by members of the Rajput community who hurled casteist slurs. Police intervention ensured the ceremony continued safely, with authorities filing charges against multiple individuals under the SC/ST Act, highlighting ongoing caste-based discrimination in rural India.
Market Collapse Forces Madhya Pradesh Banana Farmers to Destroy Harvests Amid Economic Crisis
Nov 25, 2025 10:05 pm CST
Banana farmers in Madhya Pradesh's Dhar district face devastating economic losses as they're forced to destroy mature crops due to market collapse. With no buyers offering fair prices, farmers like Yashpal Solanki and Satyam Darbar have resorted to uprooting thousands of plants despite months of investment and care. This crisis affects a state that produces 2.5 million metric tons of bananas annually, representing 6.5% of India's total production.
Cleaner Fired After Viral Video Shows Stray Dogs on Patient Beds in Madhya Pradesh Health Centre
Nov 22, 2025 08:40 pm CST
A cleaner at Killaud Community Health Centre in Madhya Pradesh's Khandwa district was terminated after a viral video revealed stray dogs lying on patient beds. Health authorities took immediate action, including salary deduction for the on-duty nurse, following public outrage over the incident of medical negligence at the government facility.
Stray Dogs Found on Patient Beds in Madhya Pradesh Hospital Results in Employee Termination
Nov 22, 2025 07:12 pm CST
A cleaner at a government community health center in Madhya Pradesh's Khandwa district was terminated after a viral video showed stray dogs resting on hospital beds meant for patients. The incident at Killaud Community Health Centre prompted immediate disciplinary action, with the nurse on duty also facing a salary deduction as health officials responded to the serious breach in hospital hygiene and patient care standards.
Elite Anti-Maoist Officer Inspector Ashish Sharma Killed During Operation at Tri-State Border
Nov 19, 2025 04:39 pm CST
Inspector Ashish Sharma, a decorated two-time gallantry medal recipient from Madhya Pradesh's elite Hawk Force, was killed during a joint operation against armed Maoists near the MP-Chhattisgarh-Maharashtra border. The 40-year-old officer, known for leading from the front, sustained fatal gunshot wounds while commanding a multi-state police team acting on intelligence about Maoist activity in the region.
Two High-Ranking Women Maoists Surrender: A Turning Point in India's Anti-Maoist Campaign
Nov 19, 2025 03:30 pm CST
In a significant development for India's counter-Maoist operations, two high-value women Maoists with bounties of Rs 14 lakh and Rs 17 lakh surrendered within five days in Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh. Their confessions reveal shocking insights into Maoist operations, gender exploitation within the movement, and crucial intelligence about remaining cadres in the tri-state MMC zone. Security agencies believe these surrenders could accelerate the collapse of Maoist presence in the region before the March deadline.
Madhya Pradesh Cabinet Reshuffle Imminent Following BJP's Bihar Victory: Performance Reports Ready
Nov 17, 2025 04:47 pm CST
Following the BJP-led NDA's victory in Bihar, Madhya Pradesh is preparing for a significant cabinet reshuffle under Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav. Performance reports of all state ministers, evaluated on four comprehensive parameters, have been submitted to BJP's central leadership. With four vacant ministerial berths and the government approaching its two-year milestone, the reshuffle aims to introduce new faces while maintaining caste balance ahead of the 2028 assembly elections.
5 Young Men Killed in High-Speed SUV Collision with Tractor on Gwalior-Jhansi Highway
Nov 16, 2025 03:19 pm CST
Five friends under 25 years of age lost their lives in a tragic accident on the Gwalior-Jhansi Highway when their speeding Fortuner SUV crashed into a sand-laden tractor-trolley near Malwa College. Police investigation suggests the vehicle was traveling over 120 km/h, resulting in a catastrophic impact that left the car unrecognizable despite deployed airbags.
Madhya Pradesh CM's Controversial Remarks on Secretaries Spark Political Row with Congress
Nov 12, 2025 11:13 pm CST
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has ignited a political controversy with his remarks about government secretaries during a state-level Sarpanch conference, prompting Congress State President Jitu Patwari to demand a public apology. The incident highlights tensions between government officials and elected representatives as the state prepares for upcoming Panchayat elections.
Madhya Pradesh Increases Women's Financial Aid to Rs 1500 Under Ladli Behna Yojana
Nov 12, 2025 04:16 pm CST
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav will transfer increased monthly payments of Rs 1,500 to 1.26 crore women beneficiaries under the Ladli Behna Yojana. This Rs 250 increase will cost the state an additional Rs 300 crore monthly, with the scheme potentially being renamed to "Devi Subhadra Yojana." Officials report significant improvements in women's economic participation since the program's inception.