** Barwani (Madhya Pradesh): What was meant to be a quick stop for a ₹15 paan turned into a costly mistake for a local resident — costing him ₹2.30 lakh. The bizarre incident took place in Barwani district headquarters, where a man named Bhagwan Solanki, resident of village Kari, fell victim to a daylight theft moments after stopping for a paan near Bajrang Vyayamshala Chowk. The Incident According to police reports, Solanki had just withdrawn ₹2.30 lakh in cash from a local bank and was on his way home on a motorcycle. On the way, he decided to stop near Utkrista School Road to enjoy a paan. Little did he know that his brief indulgence would cost him dearly. After eating the paan, Solanki rode home — only to discover that when he opened his bike’s dickey (storage compartment),...

Chhatarpur (Madhya Pradesh): With a saffron turban on her head, the Indian flag draped proudly over her shoulders, and the World Cup medal shining on her chest — India’s star pacer Kranti Gaur received a heroic homecoming as she returned to her hometown in Bundelkhand after winning the Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025. The atmosphere at Khajuraho Airport turned electric as hundreds of fans, relatives, and supporters gathered to welcome their champion. As soon as Kranti stepped out of the terminal, she was greeted with a shower of flower petals, chants of “Kranti Gaur Zindabad!” and “Bharat Mata Ki Jai!” echoing through the air. A Road Full of Celebration From Khajuraho to Chhatarpur, a convoy of hundreds of vehicles followed Kranti’s car. Locals lined the roads, waving flags and gar...

Panna (Madhya Pradesh): The diamond-rich land of Panna has once again proven its generosity. A local farmer’s destiny changed overnight when five precious diamonds were discovered from his mining site. According to officials, Brijendra Kumar Sharma, son of Dharmdas Sharma and a resident of Sirswaha village, along with six partners, had taken a mining lease in the Bharkhan Har area about six months ago. Their persistent efforts finally paid off when they unearthed five dazzling diamonds in a single day. Among the finds, one diamond weighs 2.29 carats and is of gem quality, while the other four weigh 1.08, 0.91, 0.77, and 0.74 carats respectively — making a total of 5.79 carats. The diamonds have been deposited at the Panna District Diamond Office, and their combined value is estimated...

** Ujjain: The Supreme Court of India has dismissed a plea challenging the demolition of the 200-year-old Takia Mosque in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh. The bench, comprising Justice Vikram Nath and Justice Sandeep Mehta, observed that the case had lost relevance since the land acquisition process had been completed and compensation had already been paid. The mosque, located near the Mahakal Temple premises, was demolished earlier this year in January 2025 to make way for the expansion of a parking facility for temple visitors. The top court upheld the Madhya Pradesh High Court’s earlier decision, effectively closing the matter. Supreme Court’s Remark: “It’s Too Late Now” During the hearing, Justice Nath remarked, “It’s too late now; nothing can be done.” The petitioners — Mohammad Ta...

Bhopal: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav is set to fulfill his promise to the state’s women beneficiaries under the flagship “Ladli Behna Yojana.” Over 1.26 crore women will now receive ₹1,500 per month, an increase from the earlier ₹1,250. According to government sources, the Chief Minister will personally transfer the enhanced amount to beneficiaries’ accounts on November 12 during a state-level event in Babai, Narmadapuram district. This marks the first hike in two years since the scheme’s launch. Minister Confirms Implementation Confirming the development, Women and Child Development Minister Nirmala Bhuria said that the increased amount will be credited starting this month. The Chief Minister had earlier announced that the benefit amount would gradually be raised fro...