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Parliamentary Panel Questions SC-ST Representation in MP, DGP Fails to Provide Numbers
Madhya Pradesh

Parliamentary Panel Questions SC-ST Representation in MP, DGP Fails to Provide Numbers

Bhopal News | Administrative Scrutiny:A central parliamentary committee for Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) held a meeting in Bhopal on Thursday, raising several questions about representation and reservations in government positions. During the session, the Director General of Police (DGP) of Madhya Pradesh was unable to provide a concrete answer when asked how many SC and ST officers are serving in the state police. Questions on SC-ST Collectors and SPs The committee members also inquired about the number of collectors and superintendents of police (SPs) from reserved categories, including women officers. In response, Additional Chief Secretary (ACS) Ashok Varnwal stated: 11 Collectors belong to the SC category. 6 Collectors belong to the ST category. Ther...
Was Congress Really Defeated in Haryana Due to “Vote Theft”? What We Saw on the Ground Was Eye-Opening
Haryana, Opinion, Politics

Was Congress Really Defeated in Haryana Due to “Vote Theft”? What We Saw on the Ground Was Eye-Opening

Was Congress Really Defeated in Haryana Due to “Vote Theft”? What We Saw on the Ground Was Eye-Opening A year after the Haryana Assembly election results, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has reignited the debate by alleging large-scale “vote theft” in the state, claiming that one out of every eight voters is fake — an accusation made while releasing his so-called “H-Files.” However, he offered no concrete proof to support his charges. Rahul Gandhi questioned how the BJP could have secured a clear majority in Haryana when Congress appeared confident of victory. But before targeting the BJP and the Election Commission, Gandhi must answer why it took the Congress a full year to appoint a Leader of the Opposition in the Haryana Assembly — or why the party has failed to look beyond the Hooda...
Maharashtra Civic Polls 2025: Time to Strengthen the Roots of Democracy
Maharashtra, Opinion

Maharashtra Civic Polls 2025: Time to Strengthen the Roots of Democracy

🗳 Democracy in India does not merely live in Parliament or State Assemblies — its true spirit breathes through the Gram Panchayats, Municipal Councils, and Nagar Panchayats that touch citizens’ daily lives. The latest notification issued by the Maharashtra State Election Commission for municipal and town council elections marks another important chapter in this democratic journey. On December 2, 2025, nearly 300 urban local bodies across the state will once again step into the people’s court — seeking a fresh mandate, a renewed public trust. 🔹 Local Governance — The True Face of Democracy In local body elections, democracy reaches its closest proximity to the people.While MPs and MLAs frame the policies, it is the municipal and town councillors who translate them into ground-le...
BMC Polls Stir Fresh Controversy — Congress Aspirants Demand Refund of ₹5,500 Deposit!
Maharashtra, Opinion

BMC Polls Stir Fresh Controversy — Congress Aspirants Demand Refund of ₹5,500 Deposit!

Mumbai | November 8, 2025A fresh controversy has erupted within the Congress party ahead of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections. Party ticket aspirants, who had submitted ₹5,500 each (₹500 form fee + ₹5,000 deposit) two years ago, are now being asked to pay the same amount again as the nomination process restarts — sparking widespread resentment among loyal workers. Several former applicants have raised their voices, questioning the move: “We already deposited the money back in 2022. Why should we pay again? Return our earlier amount first!” Party’s clarification Congress spokesperson Suresh Rajhans said the issue has been brought to the attention of the party’s leadership and that a final decision will be made soon. Over 700 aspirants in 2022 During ...
Negligence in ‘Ek Bagiya Maa Ke Naam’ Project: Satna CEO Issues Show-Cause Notice to 9 Officials, Including 5 Engineers
Madhya Pradesh

Negligence in ‘Ek Bagiya Maa Ke Naam’ Project: Satna CEO Issues Show-Cause Notice to 9 Officials, Including 5 Engineers

Satna News | Administrative Action:Major administrative action has been taken in Satna district after severe negligence was found in the implementation of the ‘Ek Bagiya Maa Ke Naam’ project under the MGNREGA scheme. District Panchayat CEO Shailendra Singh has issued show-cause notices to nine officials, including five engineers, for their poor performance and lack of seriousness in executing the project. The officials have been directed to submit satisfactory replies within three days, failing which disciplinary action will be initiated. Satna Slips in State Ranking According to CEO Shailendra Singh, the negligence of concerned officers and employees has pushed Satna district far behind in the state-level progress chart. The district now ranks 40th among 79 districts, lagging behind...
Husband’s Secret Surveillance on Wife Exposed in Indore Family Court — Ordered to Pay ₹20,000 Monthly Maintenance
Madhya Pradesh

Husband’s Secret Surveillance on Wife Exposed in Indore Family Court — Ordered to Pay ₹20,000 Monthly Maintenance

Indore News | Family Court Drama:In a shocking case from Indore, the Family Court has exposed a husband’s elaborate ploy to spy on his wife by installing hidden cameras in her bedroom and making his brother act as a “James Bond.” The court not only caught his deceit but also ordered him to pay ₹20,000 per month as maintenance to his estranged wife. The case involves a woman from Sindhi Colony, Indore, who married a businessman based in Chile around three years ago. Initially, the marriage appeared smooth, but soon after, disputes began surfacing. Matters worsened when the husband allegedly threw the wife out of the house while keeping their child with him, forcing the woman to seek justice in family court. Fake Employment Claim Exposed Representing the woman, Advocate K.P. Maheshw...
Vinod Agrawal Emerges as Madhya Pradesh’s Top Philanthropist Once Again, Ranks 71st Nationally in Hurun India Philanthropy List 2025
Madhya Pradesh

Vinod Agrawal Emerges as Madhya Pradesh’s Top Philanthropist Once Again, Ranks 71st Nationally in Hurun India Philanthropy List 2025

Indore | November 7:Prominent coal industrialist Vinod Agrawal has once again been recognized as Madhya Pradesh’s biggest donor, securing the 71st rank in the EdelGive Hurun India Philanthropy List 2025. This marks the fifth consecutive year he has topped the state’s list of philanthropists. In the financial year 2024–25, Agrawal donated ₹19 crore towards causes such as education, healthcare, women empowerment, animal welfare, poverty alleviation, and malnutrition. Although his national ranking slipped from 58th last year to 71st this year, he continues to be the leading philanthropist from Madhya Pradesh. Over 200 Business Tycoons Nominated for the 2025 List This year, around 200 industrialists from across India applied for inclusion in the Hurun India list, of which 185 were fin...
Bihar Elections 2025: Prashant Kishor Elated Over Record Turnout, Says ‘History Will Be Written on November 14’
Bihar, Politics

Bihar Elections 2025: Prashant Kishor Elated Over Record Turnout, Says ‘History Will Be Written on November 14’

Gaya | November 6:Political strategist-turned-leader Prashant Kishor (PK) expressed joy over the massive voter turnout in the first phase of Bihar Assembly elections held on November 6 across 121 constituencies. The Jan Suraaj Party founder said the record polling reflected the people’s enthusiasm for change and their belief in a new political alternative that his party represents. Speaking to the media in Gaya, Kishor said, “The biggest success of Jan Suraaj is that the people of Bihar finally have an option. The compulsion to vote for the BJP-Nitish alliance out of fear is gone. The people are excited because they see a new path, a new possibility. That’s why the voting percentage is so high this time.” ‘High Voter Turnout Means Desire for Change’ Kishor noted that this ele...
JNU Elections 2025: Left Panel Sweeps All Four Seats, Aditi Mishra Elected President — Campus Echoes with “Lal Salaam
DELHI (national capital territory)

JNU Elections 2025: Left Panel Sweeps All Four Seats, Aditi Mishra Elected President — Campus Echoes with “Lal Salaam

” New Delhi | November 6:The Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) campus once again turned red as the United Left panel swept all four key posts in the JNU Students’ Union (JNUSU) elections, reclaiming complete control from the ABVP. The Left coalition — comprising AISA, SFI, AISF, and DSF — registered a comprehensive victory, even capturing the lone seat the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) had won last year. The new JNUSU President is Aditi Mishra, a PhD student from the School of International Studies, representing AISA under the United Left alliance. Aditi defeated ABVP’s Vikas Gupta by 449 votes, securing 1,937 votes against his 1,488. Full Left Sweep: Complete Seat Breakdown President: Aditi Mishra (AISA) — 1,937 votesDefeated Vikas Gupta (ABVP) — 1,488 votesVictor...
Delhi: Moving Mercedes Turns into Fireball — Woman and Child Rescued Just in Time by Alert Police
DELHI (national capital territory)

Delhi: Moving Mercedes Turns into Fireball — Woman and Child Rescued Just in Time by Alert Police

Ashwani Sharma | New Delhi:A major tragedy was averted in Delhi on Thursday evening when a moving Mercedes car suddenly caught fire near Tara Apartments, under the Kalkaji traffic circle. A woman and her seven-year-old child were trapped inside the vehicle, but quick action by Delhi Police traffic personnel saved their lives moments before the car was engulfed in flames. The Car Caught Fire Suddenly According to police sources, around 6 PM, a Mercedes approaching the traffic signal near Tara Apartments began emitting thick smoke from the bonnet. Within seconds, flames erupted, and panic spread among nearby motorists. The woman inside the car, identified as Chinki, a resident of Kalkaji, began screaming for help while trying to open the door. Police and Public Showed Exemplary Cour...