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Indore, Madhya Pradesh: The heartbreaking death of two-year-old Sia Prajapati in Bagirathpura, Indore, has shaken the local community. The toddler succumbed to severe liver infection and pneumonia after consuming contaminated water that caused vomiting and diarrhea. Her father, Suraj Prajapati, recounts the last month of her life with grief, describing how the lively child affectionately ran to hug him whenever he returned from work. A Long-Awaited Daughter Lost Sia’s father shared, “My daughter was born after many prayers and was very playful. We lovingly called her ‘Laddu’ at home. After her passing, my wife has been devastated and cries constantly. We cannot forget the moments we spent with her.” Sia had been completely healthy before falling ill at the end of December. On 27 D...

Chhatarpur: In a strong statement targeting local hotel operators, Bageshwar Dham’s head priest Dhirendra Krishna Shastri, popularly known as Bageshwar Baba, highlighted how the religious site’s popularity has significantly boosted the hospitality business—but not always with fairness. During the seventh mass wedding festival at Bageshwar Dham, attended by around 300 brides, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav announced plans to expand the initiative to 3,000 brides, with each bride receiving financial support of ₹51,000 from the state government. Bageshwar Baba pointed out that hotels in the area benefit immensely from the influx of devotees attracted by the dham and his image, yet when he or other dharmic representatives visit, they are charged full commercial rates. “I a...

Bhopal, Feb 13, 2026: Residents of Madhya Pradesh are experiencing an early taste of summer as temperatures soar across the state. On the eve of Valentine’s Day, 15 districts have already recorded daytime highs above 30°C, with Khargone emerging as the hottest at 33.2°C. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has not issued any major weather alerts for Saturday. However, slight seasonal fluctuations may affect some northern regions until February 16. Heatwave-Like Conditions in FebruaryThe second week of February has brought an abrupt shift in weather patterns. Cold conditions have almost disappeared, and daytime temperatures are rising rapidly. According to the IMD, the next 48 hours are expected to remain mostly dry, which could further intensify the heat. Across the state, tempera...