Madhya Pradesh

Guna/Gwalior: The tragic death of a tribal woman in Madhya Pradesh after she stood in a fertiliser queue for two consecutive days has once again brought Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia into sharp public focus. Acting swiftly after the incident, Scindia reprimanded local officials, inspected fertiliser distribution centres, and directed immediate corrective measures to overhaul the supply system. Beyond administrative accountability, the episode has highlighted Scindia’s increasing political and administrative activism in the Gwalior-Chambal region, even though he currently represents Guna in the Lok Sabha. Swift Action After Tragedy Following the woman’s death, Scindia personally intervened, ordered systemic improvements in fertiliser distribution, and ensured relief to the be...

Balaghat: In yet another blow to Madhya Pradesh’s big cat population, a tigress was found dead in the Katangi region of Balaghat district. This comes barely a week after the deaths of a cheetah and a leopard in the state. The carcass, estimated to be two days old, was spotted by villagers after a foul smell spread in the area. This is the second tigress death in the region within four and a half months. Villagers Found the Carcass Near Temple Area According to forest officials, villagers heading towards the Ghordev Baba Temple first noticed a strong odour near Compartment No. 562. On searching the nearby forest patch, they saw the tigress lying motionless. Even after calling out and approaching cautiously, there was no movement. Upon closer inspection, they realised the animal was de...

In the wake of the recent food poisoning incident reported at a Khajuraho resort, the Food Safety Department has tightened its vigilance across high-tourism zones. In a major action on Thursday, flying squads from Rewa and Shahdol conducted surprise raids at two prominent resorts operating inside the Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve. The inspections revealed alarming levels of negligence and unhygienic conditions, leaving officials stunned. Formal notices have been issued to both establishments. Unlicensed Bread Production at Taj Safari During the inspection at Taj Safari Resort, officials discovered that bread was being manufactured on the premises without obtaining the mandatory production license. Additionally, the resort’s bar was found storing and serving alcoholic beverages without th...

A shocking incident of alleged mistreatment during the pre-board examinations has come to light at Seth M.R. Jaipuria School in Barwani. Parents and student groups staged a strong protest on Wednesday after a Class 10 student claimed that a female teacher forced her to remove her clothes under the pretext of checking for cheating material. Student Informs Family; Tension Erupts at School The Class 10 student reportedly went home after the exam and narrated the incident to her family. Disturbed by the allegation, the girl's relatives reached the school on Thursday morning and demanded an explanation from the teacher concerned and the management. They alleged that despite waiting for nearly two hours, neither the teacher nor the administration provided any clear response. Student Gr...

A major impersonation scandal surfaced inside Gandhi Medical College (GMC) on Tuesday during the supplementary nursing examination. A woman named Saniya Ali was caught red-handed while appearing in the exam under the name of candidate Anu Kumari. Her cover collapsed the moment an alert observer noticed the mismatch between her face and the photo on the Aadhaar card. Identity Fraud Uncovered Inside the Examination Hall The examination hall was silent, but the vigilance of the exam observer broke that calm. Although the Aadhaar card displayed the name “Anu Kumari”, the girl sitting in the seat did not match the photograph. When questioned strictly, the impostor could not maintain her lie for long. She finally admitted that she was Saniya Ali, a resident of Ashoka Garden, who had ent...

In a deeply disturbing incident from Rewa, a man allegedly recorded intimate moments with his wife and posted the video on social media to pressure her family into meeting his dowry demands. Shocked and humiliated, the woman, accompanied by her relatives, has approached the Superintendent of Police seeking strict action. Video Shared on Social Media to Blackmail Wife’s Family According to the complaint, the accused, identified as Shivam Sahu, a truck driver by profession, had been allegedly harassing his wife for dowry since their marriage. The woman’s family had repeatedly expressed their inability to fulfil his demands. Taking advantage of the woman’s trust, Shivam reportedly recorded a private video of the couple and later circulated it on WhatsApp, Facebook, and Instagram when...

A tragic incident near Gwalior has triggered a heated legal debate after a speeding car fatally hit a cheetah cub on the Agra–Mumbai National Highway, prompting the Forest Department to register a case under some of the strictest provisions of the Wildlife Protection Act. The accident occurred on Sunday morning near Kuno National Park, an area known for frequent wildlife movement. The incident has raised an important question: Can accidental wildlife deaths be treated as ‘hunting’ under Indian law—even when there is no intent? Forest Department Invokes Harsh Provisions Following the cub’s death, officials lodged a case under Sections 9, 39, and 51 of the Wildlife Protection Act. These provisions deal with: Section 9: Prohibition of hunting of animals listed under Schedules I–I...

Bhopal.A major security concern has surfaced in Madhya Pradesh after two suspected Bangladeshi brothers allegedly secured Indian passports using forged documents — and have now gone missing. Police and intelligence agencies have launched an intensive search to trace them. The incident has also coincided with a Pakistani woman moving the MP High Court seeking the return of her Indian husband. Fake Documents Used to Secure Indian Passports According to officials, the two accused — Mohammad Rehan Ansari and Mohammad Maqbool Ansari, sons of Safkool Haq Ansari — fraudulently obtained passports by citing an address in Rajvaidya Colony, Kolar Road, Bhopal. Suspicion was raised at the Passport Office, following which an intelligence agency sent a verification request to the local police. ...