Madhya Pradesh

A major tragedy was narrowly avoided on Bhadbhada Road in Bhopal on Monday evening when an out-of-control JCB machine rolled backward on a slope and rammed into a university bus, leaving the vehicle badly mangled and its driver critically injured. According to eyewitnesses, the JCB suddenly lost control while moving downhill and began reversing at high speed. The heavy machine smashed into a bus belonging to Jagran Lakecity University, which was following behind. The impact was so severe that the iron claw of the JCB pierced through the bus’s windshield and reached the driver’s cabin, crushing the front portion of the bus. Scenes of Panic and Destruction The violent collision sent shockwaves through the area. Onlookers were left stunned as the bus was twisted like a toy under the ...

Harda:Harda District Hospital has achieved a significant medical milestone by successfully performing advanced, minimally invasive surgeries, offering big-city healthcare facilities at the district level. In a major breakthrough, doctors treated a piles patient using a stapler gun technique without any incision or stitches, while another complex surgery involved the successful removal of a two-kilogram tumour from a woman’s uterus. Piles Surgery Without Pain or Long Recovery A team comprising Dr. Sandeep Ivne, Dr. Gambhir Patel, and anaesthetist Dr. Kapil Patel carried out the procedures. Dr. Ivne said a 40-year-old patient, Rajendra, had been suffering from piles for the past six months. He was operated on using a modern surgical stapler gun, a technique that avoids cutting and stit...

Bhopal, December 29 — In a landmark decision reinforcing consumer rights, the Bhopal District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has imposed a fine of ₹50,000 on Britannia Industries Limited and retail giant D-Mart for misleading packaging and unfair trade practices. The ruling comes after a consumer complaint revealed that a biscuit packet claiming to contain four snack packs had only three inside. The case was filed by Sumit Srivastava, a resident of Kolar, Bhopal, who purchased a Britannia Fifty-Fifty Jeera biscuit pack from D-Mart for ₹180. Although the outer packaging clearly mentioned four snack packs, the contents fell short by one. When Srivastava approached the retailer to raise the issue, his complaint was allegedly ignored, prompting him to seek legal recourse. After e...

Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh: In a shocking turn of events in the poisonous cough syrup case, the Special Task Force (STF) has made yet another significant arrest. A medical store owner from Parasia has been taken into custody, marking the ninth arrest in the case. The ingestion of the contaminated syrup, branded ‘ColdRif’, has tragically claimed the lives of 24 children. Details of the Latest ArrestThe latest accused, Anil Rasela, owner of Rasela Medical on Station Road, Parasia, has been sent to judicial custody. Earlier, the STF had sealed Rasela Medical and revoked its drug license. Previous STF ActionsEarlier, the STF had carried out actions linked to Shree San Pharma in Tamil Nadu. Shailesh Pandya, who supplied raw materials to the company, was arrested in connection with the pro...

Bhopal: In a first-of-its-kind robbery in Bhopal, eight masked thieves executed a meticulously planned heist at a lawyer’s residence by feeding meat to the guard dogs, effectively neutralizing the pets before entering the home. The thieves then scaled the walls one by one and carried out a massive loot. Incident DetailsThe incident took place in the upscale Suraj Nagar colony on Airport Road. Advocate Akhilesh Shrivastava and his family had traveled to Indore for medical treatment, leaving their house unattended. Taking advantage of the situation, eight masked robbers entered the house by climbing over the boundary wall. The thieves broke locks, ransacked rooms, and made away with cash totaling approximately ₹18 lakh along with gold and silver jewelry of high value. The entire operation...

Bhopal: Bhopal’s metro is now operational, yet for many commuters, reaching the stations remains a challenge. E-bikes, buses, and last-mile connectivity options are not functioning efficiently, leaving traffic snarls on the roads largely unchanged. Experts say meaningful improvements will only be visible once all metro sections are fully operational. Traffic Woes PersistA week after the metro’s launch, traffic congestion shows little sign of easing. During peak hours, major junctions such as Board Office Square, MP Nagar, and DB Mall remain packed with cars, motorcycles, and auto-rickshaws. Despite the modern metro running above, life on the streets continues to crawl. Connectivity ChallengesMany commuters had hoped that the metro would make daily travel easier. Bank employee Ritesh ...

Satna, Madhya Pradesh: A dramatic turn has emerged in the high-profile case involving BJP councillor Ashok Singh from Satna, following the circulation of a viral video. The woman who had earlier accused Singh of rape has now revised her statement, clarifying that no sexual assault occurred, and that the incident involved only molestation and indecent conduct. Midnight Change in Statement:The woman personally submitted a written application at Rampur Baghelan police station, stating that while Ashok Singh engaged in obscene gestures and harassment, there was no rape. Based on her revised statement, police have dropped the rape charges and booked Singh under sections 74, 75(2), 79, 296(1), and 351(3) of the Indian Penal Code, pertaining to molestation and intimidation. Sub-Inspector Preet...

Morena, Madhya Pradesh: A shocking incident unfolded in Morena, Madhya Pradesh, when a 14-year-old boy allegedly fired his father’s licensed rifle inside a house, resulting in the death of a seven-year-old child. The victim, the son of the tenant family, sustained a fatal gunshot to the head. Police have launched a thorough investigation into the case. Incident Details:According to police reports, the tragic accident occurred on Saturday night. The landlord’s teenage son reportedly picked up a .315 bore licensed rifle while playing on the second floor of the house. The gun accidentally discharged, hitting Rishabh Tomar, the 7-year-old son of the tenant, in the head. Family members and neighbors rushed upstairs upon hearing the gunshot but found the child already lifeless at the scene. ...

Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh: In a major crackdown against fraudulent claims under the Ayushman Bharat health scheme, authorities in Madhya Pradesh have suspended nine private hospitals after an AI-based investigation revealed extensive irregularities. The probe uncovered cases of hospitals claiming payments despite being physically closed, and ordinary patients being falsely listed as ICU admissions. AI Reveals “Paper Doctors”Under the ‘Daksh Ayushman’ model, the State Health Agency used Artificial Intelligence (AI) to identify suspicious activity. Following AI alerts, field teams physically verified 57 hospitals. Investigators found that many hospitals had doctors listed on paper only, with no actual specialists on-site. FIRs are being prepared against the implicated hospitals. Fake ICU ...

Bhopal’s Irani Dera, notorious for criminal activities, has emerged as a hub for organized crime spanning from Delhi to Mumbai. Early Sunday, Bhopal police conducted a major raid on the settlement, recovering foreign currency and arresting 32 individuals, including 10 women. Police Raid and ArrestsA team of around 150 personnel in 40 vehicles raided the Irani Dera in Bhopal’s outskirts. The police were reportedly attacked by residents, but responded decisively, successfully arresting the suspects. Authorities described the settlement as heavily fortified, with women often serving as shields for the criminals. Criminal Network Across CitiesResidents of the Irani Dera are involved in theft, fraud, and extortion across multiple cities. They reportedly impersonate CBI officers and journa...