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Jyotiraditya Scindia tests positive for COVID-19

Jyotiraditya Scindia tests positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com9 Jun 2020

He was admitted to Max Hospital, Saket on Monday.

Keeping MP CM out of new BJP team disheartens partymen

Keeping MP CM out of new BJP team disheartens partymen

Rediff.com5 Apr 2013

Although Bharatiya Janata Party president Rajnath Singh has accommodated 22 members from Madhya Pradesh in the recently constituted national executive, state partymen are disappointed, as Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan does not find a place in the all powerful parliamentary board.

4 infants die in hospital fire in Bhopal; probe ordered

4 infants die in hospital fire in Bhopal; probe ordered

Rediff.com9 Nov 2021

Three children admitted in government-run Kamla Nehru Children's Hospital in Bhopal died in a fire that broke out on Monday night, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said.

MP's Hoshangabad to be renamed as Narmadapuram: Chouhan

MP's Hoshangabad to be renamed as Narmadapuram: Chouhan

Rediff.com20 Feb 2021

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has announced that Hoshangabad city in the state would be renamed as Narmadapuram and a proposal to that effect would be sent to the Centre.

VHP leader demands withdrawal of cases against devotees

VHP leader demands withdrawal of cases against devotees

Rediff.com28 Feb 2013

Vishwa Hindu Parishad leader Acharya Dharmendra warned the Madhya Pradesh government that unless criminal cases filed against Bhojshala devotees since 2006 were withdrawn "unconditionally" by March 9, religious leaders would take nationwide action.

Shivraj Chouhan wealthiest CM, Raje a close second

Shivraj Chouhan wealthiest CM, Raje a close second

Rediff.com8 Dec 2013

With assets worth more than Rs 6.27 crore, Madhya Pradesh's Shivraj Singh Chouhan is the richest among those set to be appointed chief ministers in the four states.

MP minister quits after sodomy charges

MP minister quits after sodomy charges

Rediff.com5 Jul 2013

Madhya Pradesh Finance Minister Raghavji on Friday resigned from his post after an obscene CD purportedly featuring him surfaced and a police complaint by his servant alleging that he was being sexually exploited by the minister.

Amid Twitter standoff, Union ministers shifting to Koo

Amid Twitter standoff, Union ministers shifting to Koo

Rediff.com11 Feb 2021

Koo, which works on similar lines as Twitter, was born with a focus on regional language, unlike Twitter and Facebook, which are very popular but primarily cater to an English-speaking audience, reports Neha Alawadhi.

Go home and cook: Maha BJP chief tells Supriya Sule

Go home and cook: Maha BJP chief tells Supriya Sule

Rediff.com26 May 2022

Patil made the remarks on Wednesday during a protest by the state BJP unit in Mumbai for seeking reservation for the Other Backward Classes (OBCs) in elections.

Chouhan on NCTC row: Doesn't Centre believe state police?

Chouhan on NCTC row: Doesn't Centre believe state police?

Rediff.com5 Jun 2013

Accusing the Centre of taking unilateral decisions on internal security matters, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan Wednesday strongly opposed the proposed anti-terror body NCTC citing practical difficulties.

Madhya Pradesh CM 'humble' like Vajpayee, says Advani

Madhya Pradesh CM 'humble' like Vajpayee, says Advani

Rediff.com1 Jun 2013

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan is "humble" like Atal Behari Vajpayee and BJP wants both Chouhan and Narendra Modi "play a major role" in securing India an important place in the world, senior party leader L K Advani said.

Govt likely to seek review of SC's OBC quota rulings

Govt likely to seek review of SC's OBC quota rulings

Rediff.com21 Dec 2021

The development comes after the Supreme Court decided to strike down the recent 27 percent reservation in favour of OBCs in local bodies made by Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh governments.

MP CM may use 3D technology for campaigning

MP CM may use 3D technology for campaigning

Rediff.com26 Mar 2013

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan is mulling to follow the same technology model for campaigning in the state assembly election, due later this year, that was successfully deployed by his Gujarat counterpart Narendra Modi recently.

3 policemen killed in firing by poachers in MP; CM transfers IG,

3 policemen killed in firing by poachers in MP; CM transfers IG,

Rediff.com14 May 2022

The incident occurred under the jurisdiction of Aron police station, some 160 km from the state capital, around 3 am when the police personnel had gone to nab the miscreants.

IAF's Sukhoi, Mirage aircraft crash in MP; 1 pilot killed

IAF's Sukhoi, Mirage aircraft crash in MP; 1 pilot killed

Rediff.com28 Jan 2023

Videos from the scene, shot by locals in Morena, showed debris of the aircraft on the ground.

What Shivraj Chouhan and Modi both WANT: No, not the PM's post!

What Shivraj Chouhan and Modi both WANT: No, not the PM's post!

Rediff.com1 Dec 2013

If the BJP fails to retain power in Madhya Pradesh it will not only scuttle Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan's political career, it will also put a question mark on the capability of Narendra Modi, says N D Sharma.

Chouhan expands cabinet, rewards 2 Cong rebels

Chouhan expands cabinet, rewards 2 Cong rebels

Rediff.com21 Apr 2020

The swearing-in ceremony, attended by Chouhan, was kept low-key in view of the coronavirus-induced lockdown. Social distancing norms were followed at the ceremony.

BJP is a pizza WITHOUT toppings: Congress

BJP is a pizza WITHOUT toppings: Congress

Rediff.com4 Jun 2013

Taking a dig at the Bharatiya Janata Party over its leader L K Advani's remarks -- which pitched Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi against his Madhya Pradesh counterpart Shivraj Singh Chouhan -- Congress on Tuesday described its main political rival as "a pizza without toppings". "BJP is disturbed by internal squabbles on the leadership issue. The party does not have even four faces at the top level, who are united," said a Congress leader.

Tale of two titans: Narendra Modi vs. Shivraj Chouhan

Tale of two titans: Narendra Modi vs. Shivraj Chouhan

Rediff.com3 Jun 2013

A look at how Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh fared in various parameters under their chief ministers.

MP polls results disappointing, party needs introspection: Scindia

MP polls results disappointing, party needs introspection: Scindia

Rediff.com8 Dec 2013

Accepting defeat in the Madhya Pradesh elections, state Congress' campaign committee chief Jyotiraditya Scindia on Sunday called for "major reconstruction" and introspection in the party.

PHOTOS: Temple stampedes India won't forget

PHOTOS: Temple stampedes India won't forget

Rediff.com14 Oct 2013

At least 109 people were killed and over 100 injured in a stampede during Navratri festivities near a temple in Madhya Pradesh's Datia district.

MP adds 1,478 COVID-19 'backlog' deaths; toll crosses 10,000

MP adds 1,478 COVID-19 'backlog' deaths; toll crosses 10,000

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

The opposition Congress said this has vindicated its claim about the Shivraj Singh Chouhan government "hiding" the COVID-19 death figures.

Dwarkapeeth Shankaracharya Swami Swaroopanand Saraswati passes away

Dwarkapeeth Shankaracharya Swami Swaroopanand Saraswati passes away

Rediff.com11 Sep 2022

Swami Swaroopanand, who was the Shankracharya of Dwarka, Sharda, and Jyotish Peeth, was not keeping well for over a year, his aide said.

Vande Mataram not sung at MP secretariat; BJP targets CM

Vande Mataram not sung at MP secretariat; BJP targets CM

Rediff.com2 Jan 2019

Singing of the national song in the Mantralaya or secretariat on the first working day of every month has been the norm since the time of erstwhile Shivraj Singh Chouhan government of the BJP.

Vaiko, supporters arrive in MP in buses to block SL Prez

Vaiko, supporters arrive in MP in buses to block SL Prez

Rediff.com19 Sep 2012

Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam general secretary Vaiko on Wednesday criticised the Centre as well as Bharatiya Janata Party-led Madhya Pradesh government for inviting Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa to a function in Sanchi near Bhopal.

MDMK workers leave for Sanchi to protest Rajapakse's visit

MDMK workers leave for Sanchi to protest Rajapakse's visit

Rediff.com18 Sep 2012

Turning down a request made by Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan to Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam general secretary Vaiko -- to call off his party's protest against Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapakse -- party workers on Monday left for Sanchi to demonstrate against the violation of rights of Tamils in the island nation.

MDMK opposes Rajapakse's visit to Sanchi

MDMK opposes Rajapakse's visit to Sanchi

Rediff.com14 Sep 2012

The proposed visit of Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapakse to Sanchi next week -- to lay the foundation of a Buddhist University -- is mired in controversy with the Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam strongly opposing the visit.

'Collarwali', tigress who gave birth to 29 cubs, dies in Pench reserve

'Collarwali', tigress who gave birth to 29 cubs, dies in Pench reserve

Rediff.com17 Jan 2022

She had given birth to 29 cubs in eight litters during 11 years -- between 2008 and 2018 -- the officials said, adding that 25 of the 29 cubs survived.

Kejriwal, Bedi differ on targets of Sunday's siege

Kejriwal, Bedi differ on targets of Sunday's siege

Rediff.com25 Aug 2012

Erstwhile Team Anna will gherao the residences of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and BJP chief Nitin Gadkari in New Delhi on Sunday on the coal block allocation issue even as prominent member Kiran Bedi voiced her disagreement over targeting the main opposition party.

As he wished, Union minister Anil Dave cremated by the Narmada

As he wished, Union minister Anil Dave cremated by the Narmada

Rediff.com19 May 2017

The mortal remains of Environment Minister Anil Madhav Dave were consigned to flames on the banks of the river Narmada at Bandrabhan in Madhya Pradesh's Hoshangabad district today, with full state honours.

Rs 15 lakh for kin of jawan killed in Chhattisgarh Naxal attack

Rs 15 lakh for kin of jawan killed in Chhattisgarh Naxal attack

Rediff.com14 Jun 2013

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has announced a sum of Rs 15 lakh for the family of late jawan Ashok Bangali, who was killed in the Naxal attack in Chhattisgarh on May 25.

MP renames Habibganj railway station after Gond queen Kamlapati

MP renames Habibganj railway station after Gond queen Kamlapati

Rediff.com13 Nov 2021

The Madhya Pradesh government has written to the Union ministry of home affairs on renaming the recently redeveloped Habibganj station after Rani Kamlapati, the 18th century Gond queen of the region.

Modi is my senior, an elder brother: Madhya Pradesh CM

Modi is my senior, an elder brother: Madhya Pradesh CM

Rediff.com3 Jun 2013

Days after L K Advani showered praise on Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, the latter described Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi as his "senior and elder brother" and clarified that he was not a contender for the prime minister's post.

Dead scribe's family turns down MP CM's aid, asks for fair probe

Dead scribe's family turns down MP CM's aid, asks for fair probe

Rediff.com9 Jul 2015

Even as the Vyapam scam gets murkier, MP CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan met the family of Akshay Singh and spent 30 minutes condoling them.

No driving licence, passport for eve-teasers in MP

No driving licence, passport for eve-teasers in MP

Rediff.com20 Nov 2012

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has said that those indulging in eve-teasing will not be get driving licence, passport and other government facilities.

Parties scramble for last-minute votes in K'taka as campaigning ends on Monday

Parties scramble for last-minute votes in K'taka as campaigning ends on Monday

Rediff.com7 May 2023

The top guns of all the major political parties were on a campaign blitz across the state in the past few days, even as the ruling BJP has been striving to break the 38-year-old pattern of alternating governments and retain its southern citadel.

MP better than US, UK; only those with 'slave mentality' disagree: Shivraj

MP better than US, UK; only those with 'slave mentality' disagree: Shivraj

Rediff.com3 Nov 2017

It is necessary to have a sense of pride in your state, he said.

Isn't your going against Shiv Sena's coalition indiscipline, SC asks Shinde

Isn't your going against Shiv Sena's coalition indiscipline, SC asks Shinde

Rediff.com28 Feb 2023

The Supreme Court on Tuesday asked the Eknath Shinde-led faction if its move to go against the Shiv Sena party's wish to continue with the coalition in the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) amounted to indiscipline leading to disqualification.

Tiger abhi zinda hai: Scindia to Digvijaya, Kamal Nath

Tiger abhi zinda hai: Scindia to Digvijaya, Kamal Nath

Rediff.com2 Jul 2020

"I don't need any certificate from Kamal Nath nor Digvijaya Singh. The facts are before the people how they looted the state in 15 months. They have taken everything for themselves. They (people) have also seen their history of going back on promises. But I would only like to tell them 'tiger abhi zinda hai (tiger is alive)," Scindia said.

RSS activists ransack BJP office in Indore

RSS activists ransack BJP office in Indore

Rediff.com29 Aug 2012

Enraged over transfer of a senior police official probing the Manoj Parmar attack case, hundreds of RSS activists ransacked the Indore BJP office and burnt effigy of Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, party sources said.