Madhya Pradesh

Sehore (Madhya Pradesh), February 23, 2026: In a remarkable case blending history, law, and legacy, the descendants of prominent Sehore-based businessman Seth Jumma Lal Ruthiya have initiated legal steps to recover a loan of ₹35,000 allegedly given to the British administration in 1917—an amount they claim would exceed ₹1 crore in present-day value. According to family records, Seth Jumma Lal Ruthiya—once considered among the wealthiest individuals in the region after Sultan Jahan Begum of the erstwhile Bhopal State—extended financial assistance to the British government to help manage administrative affairs in the princely state. Legal Notice to the British Crown Vivek Ruthiya, grandson of the late Seth Jumma Lal, has announced that a formal legal notice is being sent to the Brit...

Bhopal: Madhya Pradesh is set to experience stable weather conditions on February 22, 2026, with no major weather systems or alerts. However, meteorologists predict that the state’s weather may change rapidly over the next 48 hours, with temperatures rising and isolated light showers possible in some districts. Rainfall in the Last 24 Hours According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), rainfall was recorded in 21 districts over the past 24 hours. The heaviest rainfall occurred in Khachrod and Khargone, where precipitation exceeded half an inch. Other districts reporting rainfall include Ratlam, Ujjain, Agar, Shajapur, Dewas, Jhabua, Dhar, Barwani, Khandwa, Indore, Sehore, Rajgarh, Bhopal, Raisen, Vidisha, Sagar, Damoh, Jabalpur, Chhatarpur, and Panna. Some areas in Agar,...

Bhopal: Madhya Pradesh is set to experience stable weather conditions on February 22, 2026, with no major weather systems or alerts. However, meteorologists predict that the state’s weather may change rapidly over the next 48 hours, with temperatures rising and isolated light showers possible in some districts. Rainfall in the Last 24 Hours According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), rainfall was recorded in 21 districts over the past 24 hours. The heaviest rainfall occurred in Khachrod and Khargone, where precipitation exceeded half an inch. Other districts reporting rainfall include Ratlam, Ujjain, Agar, Shajapur, Dewas, Jhabua, Dhar, Barwani, Khandwa, Indore, Sehore, Rajgarh, Bhopal, Raisen, Vidisha, Sagar, Damoh, Jabalpur, Chhatarpur, and Panna. Some areas in Agar,...

Bhind, MP: A devastating road accident occurred late Friday night on National Highway 719 near Gohad Chauraha, Bhind, when a passenger bus and an Eco van collided head-on. The collision claimed the lives of five people, while six others sustained serious injuries. The impact was so severe that the van was completely crushed, trapping passengers inside. Accident DetailsThe Eco van was traveling from Gwalior to Bhind with passengers, while the bus was moving in the opposite direction from Bhind to Gwalior. Around midnight, the two vehicles collided near Chhimka village, resulting in four immediate fatalities and seven injured passengers. The police arrived promptly after receiving information and rushed the critically injured to the hospital. One of the injured later died during treatment...

Bhopal, MP: Madhya Pradesh is facing a worrying crisis concerning the safety of women and girls. According to official data presented in the state assembly, an average of 130 women and girls go missing every day in the state. Between 2020 and 28 January 2026, a total of 274,311 cases of missing women and girls were reported. Tracking the NumbersChief Minister Mohan Yadav, in a written response to the assembly, stated that of these cases, 235,977 women have been traced, while 68,334 remain unaccounted for. On average, more than 45,000 women go missing each year, equating to roughly 3,700 per month and 130 per day. The trend has been consistent over the past six years, with the numbers rising from over 30,000 in 2020 to more than 40,000 in 2023. Early 2026 reports indicate that over 1,000...

Indore: A violent clash broke out on Saturday outside the Gandhi Bhavan, the Congress office in Indore, between Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM) and Congress workers. The confrontation occurred when BJYM activists arrived to protest against Congress’s semi-nude demonstration during the AI Impact Summit in Delhi. What began as slogans quickly escalated into stone-pelting, leaving police personnel and two journalists injured. Situation Escalates Outside Congress OfficeTensions flared when BJYM members reached Gandhi Bhavan as part of a planned demonstration. Both groups soon came face-to-face. What started with slogan-chanting turned into scuffles and stone-throwing. Police intervened, using water cannons to disperse the crowd. Protest Linked to AI Impact SummitAccording to reports,...

Shajapur, Madhya Pradesh: The first day of the 2026 board exams for Classes 5 and 8 in Shajapur district exposed severe negligence by the education department. At the government secondary school in Piplia Gopal village, students had to sit on thin mats while attempting the Hindi paper as rainwater leaked through the school’s damaged roof. Students Drenched During Exams Around 144 students were taking the Hindi exam when the heavy rain caused water to drip onto them. Buckets and mugs were placed in an attempt to control the leakage, but the mats and floor became wet, soaking the students’ clothes. The exam was scheduled from 2 PM to 5 PM. This same school had been in the news just three days ago for forcing students to clean the toilets, highlighting ongoing issues with infrastruct...

Rewa, Madhya Pradesh: The Madhya Pradesh High Court has overturned a decision by a special POCSO (Protection of Children from Sexual Offences) Court in Rewa, which had rejected the accused’s plea to summon certain witnesses, including DNA experts. The trial court had justified its decision on the grounds that the case was among the 100 oldest pending cases in the district and had to be resolved within six months. High Court’s Strong Observations A bench headed by Justice A.K. Singh emphasized that while delay in justice amounts to injustice, rushing through a case compromises the essence of justice. The court noted, “Justice delayed is indeed a grievance, but justice in haste can bury justice itself.” Background of the Trial Court Decision The trial court in Sirmour, Rewa, had ...

Barwani, Madhya Pradesh: While Class 5 board exams began across Madhya Pradesh on Friday, 82 children from Khedi Falia, a remote tribal hamlet in Pati Block, were unable to take the exams. Fear of dense forests, wild animals, and difficult terrain prevented these children from attending school throughout the academic year, putting their educational future at risk. Villagers have long demanded a school within the settlement. Lack of Schools Forces Children Away from Classrooms Khedi Falia, located approximately 55 kilometers from the district headquarters of Barwani, is home to around 40 families. Among them are 82 children aged 6 to 14, yet the hamlet lacks a primary school. Instead of textbooks and school bags, these children spend their days herding cattle, helping with farming, or...

Indore, February 21, 2026: A shocking case of marital fraud and attempted murder has emerged in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, involving a matrimonial scam that left authorities investigating a married woman and her accomplice. The Incident According to police, Neelima Sengar from Jalaun, Uttar Pradesh, allegedly presented herself as a divorced woman on a matrimonial website and married a local lawyer in Indore in November 2024. Following the marriage, Neelima reportedly introduced her boyfriend, Shubham Sengar, to her husband as her brother and allowed him access to their home. The situation took a dangerous turn when Neelima allegedly planned a trip to Shillong under the pretext of leisure. During the visit, she is accused of adding a poisonous substance to food, which caused her husba...