Madhya Pradesh

Bhopal, February 21, 2026: Shreshtha Parmar, a rising national-level badminton player from Bhopal, is now facing legal action after performing a life-threatening stunt on the roof of a moving car. The incident, which occurred on Ekant Park Road late at night, was captured on video and went viral on social media, prompting the Habibganj police to register a case. The Stunt The incident reportedly took place on the night of February 6–7 around 3 a.m. In the 23-second video circulating online, Parmar can be seen stepping out of the driver’s seat of a moving car. As the vehicle maintains its speed, he runs alongside it, opens the rear door, climbs onto the roof, and strikes a pose while waving his hands in the air. Friends traveling in another car followed closely behind, filming the ent...

Shivpuri, Madhya Pradesh: India’s cheetah reintroduction project has reached a new milestone. At Kuno National Park, the South African female cheetah Gamini has given birth to three more cubs, raising the country’s total cheetah population to 38. Since the project began three years ago, nine successful births have been recorded on Indian soil. Adapting to Madhya Pradesh The cheetahs brought from Namibia and South Africa are now settling well in their new environment. Union Minister Bhupendra Yadav confirmed that Gamini has successfully delivered three cubs, marking the ninth successful breeding event in India and bringing the number of surviving cubs to 27. This is the second time Gamini has given birth to three cubs, highlighting that the cheetahs are adapting successfully and re...

Jabalpur | February 21, 2026: Tension continues to prevail in Sihora town of Jabalpur district after a dispute between two communities escalated into violence on Thursday night. Police have arrested 49 individuals so far and intensified security measures, including drone surveillance, to maintain law and order in the sensitive area. The clash reportedly erupted at Azad Chowk during evening religious activities at a temple and a nearby mosque. A disagreement over loudspeaker use quickly escalated, leading to stone-pelting, vandalism of vehicles, and injuries. Authorities had to call in police personnel from 12 different stations to bring the situation under control. Heavy Police Deployment, Drone Monitoring Following the unrest, the area has been heavily barricaded, and unnecessary...

Bhopal: Madhya Pradesh is witnessing a major weather shift as western disturbances bring rain, hail, and strong winds across the state. Over 30 districts, including Bhopal, Ujjain, Gwalior, Indore, Shajapur, and Dhar, reported rainfall, while some areas experienced hailstorms. This sudden change has brought a return of cold conditions to several regions. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned that similar weather is expected in 17 districts on Friday, 20 February. Districts Likely to Experience Rain and Storms According to the IMD, rainfall or thunderstorms may occur in the following districts on Friday: Vidisha, Raisen, Ashoknagar, Shivpuri, Gwalior, Datia, Bhind, Rewa, Mauganj, Satna, Panna, Damoh, Sagar, Chhatarpur, Tikamgarh, Niwari, and Maihar. The IMD has also ...

Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh: Authorities were put on high alert on Thursday after People’s University in Bhopal received an email threatening to blow up the campus with bombs allegedly containing cyanide. The message, sent to the official email of the university dean, prompted immediate evacuation of students, faculty, and staff. According to university officials, the email warned that explosives had been planted across the campus and were scheduled to detonate at 12:15 PM. The message included religious slogans and instructed that all doctors and students be evacuated by 11:00 AM. Following the threat, the university administration promptly evacuated classrooms, the OPD, and administrative buildings. Bomb disposal squads and dog units conducted a thorough search of the premises, checking...

Indore, Madhya Pradesh: In the shocking murder case of an MBA student in Indore, the accused, Piyush Dhanotia, was brought to the crime scene for police reconstruction. When questioned by journalists about the motive, Piyush reportedly laughed and said, “Leave it, yaar. What will you achieve by knowing the reason? Just leave it, whatever happened has happened.” Refuses to Reveal Motive Piyush declined to explain why he committed the crime. When asked if he regretted his actions, he gave a faint smile and said he would respond in due time. During the scene reconstruction, he remained unusually calm. Police noted that his behavior during questioning was strange, and immediately after the crime, he had expressed a desire to communicate with the victim’s spirit. Suicidal Thoughts Reve...

Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh: The Gwalior Municipal Corporation (GMC) is grappling with a serious financial crisis, forcing it to borrow from a bank to pay staff salaries and pensions. To cover expenses, the corporation has taken a ₹15 crore overdraft against its ₹20 crore fixed deposit, highlighting the gravity of its cash flow problems. Escalating Financial Strain During a recent Mayor-in-Council (MIC) meeting chaired by Mayor Dr. Shobha Sikarwar, the worsening financial condition of the corporation was discussed, and the decision to take the overdraft at a nominal interest rate of 0.25% was approved. GMC typically disburses around ₹18 crore each month as salaries and pensions to its employees. Due to the fund shortage, the corporation has struggled to transfer these payments on time, r...

Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh: In a case that has sent ripples through local politics, Vinod Malviya, former chairperson of the Parasia Municipal Council and recently expelled from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), was arrested late last night by Chandameta police. Malviya faces multiple allegations, including harassment of women, unauthorized recording of private conversations, and demanding commissions from contractors. Allegations of Misconduct and Privacy Violations Police sources stated that complaints were lodged against Malviya for inappropriate behavior toward women and recording their private conversations without consent. Following the complaints, investigations were initiated, and technical evidence was collected under the Information Technology Act provisions. Due to the sen...

Umaria, Madhya Pradesh: Panic broke out at Kalda High School in Umaria district when about 11 students suddenly began exhibiting unusual behavior. Parents believed the incidents were caused by a “supernatural influence” and sought ritual cleansing at a local temple, while the Education Department has called a team of doctors to investigate the matter. The strange events began three days ago when two students reportedly started acting erratically in class, dancing outside the classroom with their hair let loose. The school administration was shocked and immediately informed the parents. Family members took the students to the temple, where a local priest performed ritual cleansing, reportedly restoring them to normal. Situation Persists Despite Interventions Despite initial interve...

Bhopal: Madhya Pradesh’s budget has reached a record ₹4,38,317 crore, marking a remarkable increase of over ₹1.60 lakh crore in the past five years. The state’s per capita income has also surged to ₹1,69,050, reflecting its strong economic health and the rising purchasing power of its citizens. Budget Growth Over Five Years According to the Economic Survey 2025-26 and the recently presented state budget, Madhya Pradesh’s economy has witnessed significant growth over the last five years. In 2022, the state’s budget stood at approximately ₹2.24 lakh crore. Today, it has climbed to ₹4,38,317 crore under the leadership of Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav, with the government aiming to double the state’s economy and budget by 2029. A closer look at the annual budget figures shows impress...