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Kejriwal to protest in Bhopal on Tuesday

Kejriwal to protest in Bhopal on Tuesday

Rediff.com26 Aug 2012

Alleging that there is no 'opposition' left in the country, activist Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday said he will sit on a dharna outside the residence of Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan in Bhopal to protest the police action against his supporters there.

Say 'Jai Bajrangbali' while casting vote, Modi says in K'taka

Say 'Jai Bajrangbali' while casting vote, Modi says in K'taka

Rediff.com3 May 2023

Accusing Congress of 'abuse culture', Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday urged the people of Karnataka to punish those indulging in abuse, while casting their vote in polling booths on May 10.

Lance Naik Sudhakar killed in Pak attack cremated

Lance Naik Sudhakar killed in Pak attack cremated

Rediff.com10 Jan 2013

The mortal remains of Lance Naik Sudhakar Singh Baghel, who was one of the soldiers killed in an attack by the Pakistan army across the LoC, were on Thursday consigned to flames at his village Darhia near here with full military honours.

Cong, BJP blame each other for 'killing democracy' in MP

Cong, BJP blame each other for 'killing democracy' in MP

Rediff.com17 Jul 2012

The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party and Opposition Congress on Tuesday accused each other of "murdering democracy" by their behaviour in the Madhya Pradesh Assembly.

Uma Bharti's stint as MP CM 'frenzied'

Uma Bharti's stint as MP CM 'frenzied'

Rediff.com23 Dec 2011

Madhya Pradesh government's official magazine Sandesh, while analysing the personalities, traits and qualities of various state chief ministers has termed saffron leader Uma Bharti's stint of being synonymous to what can be called as "frenzied and uncontrolled politics in the Bharatiya Janata Party".

Madhya Pradesh CM breached poll code, Cong tells EC

Madhya Pradesh CM breached poll code, Cong tells EC

Rediff.com16 Jun 2012

Taking exception to Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan's announcement of interest-free loans to farmers in the run-up to civic polls, Madhya Pradesh

Ramdev targets MPs again

Ramdev targets MPs again

Rediff.com7 May 2012

Yoga guru Ramdev on Monday continued his tirade against Members of Parliament, terming some of them as "corrupt, amoral and murderers".

Is Modi Magic on The Decline?

Is Modi Magic on The Decline?

Rediff.com19 Dec 2022

In one state, the BJP sweeps in Modi's name -- and only because of Modi's name. In the other state, Modi's name did not work. Himachal underlines the limitations of Modi's magic, observes Shekhar Gupta.

Ready for any probe, says Virbhadra Singh

Ready for any probe, says Virbhadra Singh

Rediff.com17 Oct 2012

Former Union minister Virbhadra Singh on Tuesday said he was ready to face a probe into allegations that he received payments from a private steel firm provided the role of others, including Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan is also investigated.

MP bypolls: Cong needs to win all seats, BJP only 9

MP bypolls: Cong needs to win all seats, BJP only 9

Rediff.com2 Nov 2020

The road ahead is not smooth for the 25 Congress defectors to the BJP. They are seeking re-election on the BJP ticket, which they campaigned against less than two years ago, and are finding it difficult to explain to the voters why they "betrayed" their parent party. If political analysts are to be believed, the results may surprise many of them, reports Sandeep Kumar.

Ram Naresh Yadav takes oath as MP governor

Ram Naresh Yadav takes oath as MP governor

Rediff.com8 Sep 2011

The veteran Congress leader from Uttar Pradesh Ram Naresh Yadav on Thursday took oath as the 25th governor of Madhya Pradesh.

CBI begins probe in IPS officer's killing in MP

CBI begins probe in IPS officer's killing in MP

Rediff.com15 Mar 2012

The Central Bureau of investigation on Thursday began its probe into the killing of young IPS officer Narendra Kumar Singh allegedly by the sand mafia in Madhya Pradesh after it registered a case and dispatched a team of experts to the murder spot.

MP CM invites Team Anna to discuss Lokayukta law

MP CM invites Team Anna to discuss Lokayukta law

Rediff.com15 Mar 2012

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has invited Team Anna members to discuss about enacting a strong Lokayukta law in the state on the lines of Uttarakhand.

Madhya Pradesh govt bows before jal satyagrahis

Madhya Pradesh govt bows before jal satyagrahis

Rediff.com10 Sep 2012

Even when there is a law or a government rehabilitation policy, there is no guarantee it would be implemented. The 50 men and women standing in chin-deep water in the fish-infested Narmada, near the Omkareshwar dam project, would vouch for this.

Boy held for creating fake FB profile of MP CM

Boy held for creating fake FB profile of MP CM

Rediff.com25 Jul 2011

A teenaged boy was arrested from Indore for allegedly creating a fake profile of Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on popular social networking site Facebook, and uploading cartoons and controversial photos on it.

Bhopal COVID deaths: Govt says 104, crematoriums say 2,557

Bhopal COVID deaths: Govt says 104, crematoriums say 2,557

Rediff.com2 May 2021

The mammoth mismatch has given credence to claims of massive under-reporting of COVID-19 fatalities in the city.

Did MP ignore PM's recommendation on protecting tigers?

Did MP ignore PM's recommendation on protecting tigers?

Rediff.com3 Aug 2012

Two years before the Supreme Court clamped on tourism inside the core areas of tiger reserves, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh had written a letter to Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on the need to protect tigers in the state's forests.

'If a farmer wants to sell to a company, what is the harm?'

'If a farmer wants to sell to a company, what is the harm?'

Rediff.com20 Oct 2020

'If a company contracts to buy its produce after three or four months, is there any loss in it?'

India working with S Africa, Namibia for translocating more cheetahs

India working with S Africa, Namibia for translocating more cheetahs

Rediff.com18 Sep 2022

When asked if the African cheetahs will adapt easily to the Indian habitat, she said that the species are adaptable and India has a history of their presence.

President Kovind donates Rs 5 lakh for Ram Temple

President Kovind donates Rs 5 lakh for Ram Temple

Rediff.com15 Jan 2021

Talking about the donation received by VHP from President Kovind, Alok Kumar said, "He is the first citizen of the country. So we went to him to initiate this drive and he met us with his family and donated a sum of Rs 5,00,100 and gave his good wishes for the success of the mission."

Bhagvad Gita in Madhya Pradesh school syllabus?

Bhagvad Gita in Madhya Pradesh school syllabus?

Rediff.com18 Nov 2011

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has stirred a hornet's nest in the state by announcing that Bhagvad Gita would be taught in all schools, with Opposition Congress dubbing the move as an attempt to saffronise education.

Madhya Pradesh will not allow IPL matches: CM

Madhya Pradesh will not allow IPL matches: CM

Rediff.com20 May 2012

Terming the Indian Premier League as "shameful", Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said that his government would not allow IPL matches in the state.

Digvijay calls Chouhan 'coward' for avoiding media

Digvijay calls Chouhan 'coward' for avoiding media

Rediff.com8 Apr 2012

Congress general secretary Digvijay Singh on Sunday hit out at Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan calling him a "coward" for "not holding even a single official press conference" during the past six years of his rule.

IPS officer's killing: CBI registers case

IPS officer's killing: CBI registers case

Rediff.com15 Mar 2012

The Central Bureau of Investigation has registered a case against unknown persons in the alleged murder of IPS officer Narendra Kumar Singh who was mowed down by a tractor trolley purportedly owned by illegal sand mafia in Morena district of Madhya Pradesh on March 8.

Team Anna seeks justice for slain IPS officer

Team Anna seeks justice for slain IPS officer

Rediff.com12 Mar 2012

Team Anna will launch a three-day fast in Bhopal demanding justice for IPS officer Narender Kumar, who was killed by the mining mafia, and passing of a strong law to protect whistle blowers.

PHOTOS: How netas celebrated Holi

PHOTOS: How netas celebrated Holi

Rediff.com13 Mar 2017

Here's how political leaders across the country celebrated the festival of colours.

'Who contests elections is decided by BJP, not RSS'

'Who contests elections is decided by BJP, not RSS'

Rediff.com22 Oct 2018

'The RSS guides us, never dictates.'

Heavy rains in Madhya Pradesh; 11 killed

Heavy rains in Madhya Pradesh; 11 killed

Rediff.com30 Jul 2012

A total of 11 persons have lost their lives following heavy rains in seven districts of Madhya Pradesh in the last five days, state Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said in Bhopal on Monday.

7 dead, 9 injured in major fire at Indore building

7 dead, 9 injured in major fire at Indore building

Rediff.com7 May 2022

As per the preliminary information, the deceased included a woman, a senior police official said.

MP CM writes to PM over Bundelkhand

MP CM writes to PM over Bundelkhand

Rediff.com1 Aug 2009

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has written to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, opposing the initiation of the Central government to set up a separate Bundelkhand Development Authority.Earlier, Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi had demanded the creation of such an authority for the development of Bundelkhand, which spreads across parts of Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh and is an extremely backward region.

Hundreds bid tearful farewell to Group Captain Varun Singh

Hundreds bid tearful farewell to Group Captain Varun Singh

Rediff.com17 Dec 2021

Singh's wife and daughter, his father Colonel K P Singh (retd), mother Uma besides, other close relatives were also present there and bid a teary-eyed farewell to him.

Vyapam scam: Pressure mounts on MP CM Chouhan

Vyapam scam: Pressure mounts on MP CM Chouhan

Rediff.com6 Jul 2015

Stepping up its attack, the Congress party on Monday said that Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan cannot escape responsibility for the "45 deaths" connected to Vyapam scam and that Prime Minister Narendra Modi should take "moral responsibility".

Bhopal case: Former DGP removed from govt post

Bhopal case: Former DGP removed from govt post

Rediff.com15 Jun 2010

The Madhya Pradesh government on Tuesday removed former Director General of Police (DGP) Swaraj Puri, who had played a key role in the release of the former Union Carbide chief Warren Anderson, from the state-run Narmada Valley Development Authority (NVDA).

'Sachin should shun IPL to get Bharat Ratna'

'Sachin should shun IPL to get Bharat Ratna'

Rediff.com17 Aug 2011

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, has said that master batsman Sachin Tendulkar should not play in the Indian Premier League if his name was under consideration for the country's highest civilian award, Bharat Ratna and blamed the IPL for 'ruining' the sport.

BJP axes Gadkari, Shivraj from top party body; Yediyurappa brought in

BJP axes Gadkari, Shivraj from top party body; Yediyurappa brought in

Rediff.com18 Aug 2022

The party also rejigged its Central Election Committee and included former Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis, Union Minister Bhupender Yadav, Om Mathur and its women wing chief Vanathi Srinivasan.

One more Cong MLA resigns from MP assembly, 3rd in 2 weeks

One more Cong MLA resigns from MP assembly, 3rd in 2 weeks

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

With this, the Congress's strength in the house has come down to 89 now.

'You get into trouble if you invite Rahul Gandhi'

'You get into trouble if you invite Rahul Gandhi'

Rediff.com2 Apr 2010

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Tuesday virtually dislodged Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya vice-chancellor Ajit Singh Sehrawat in Indore for inviting Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi to address students on January 19 in an 'apolitical' function.

'State interference forced me to quit'

'State interference forced me to quit'

Rediff.com1 Apr 2010

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Tuesday virtually dislodged Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya vice-chancellor Ajit Singh Sehrawat in Indore for inviting Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi to address students on January 19 in an 'apolitical' function.

Let's have a race: Kamal Nath's fitness challenge to Shivraj

Let's have a race: Kamal Nath's fitness challenge to Shivraj

Rediff.com3 Oct 2021

Nath's fitness challenge comes in the wake of Chouhan, 62, repeatedly targetting him over his age and health, saying that he was resting in Delhi.

Relief for MP CM in 'anti-Bihari' remark case

Relief for MP CM in 'anti-Bihari' remark case

Rediff.com14 Dec 2009

In a major reprieve to Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, the Patna high court on Monday stayed the proceedings against him in a subordinate court charging him with "making anti-Bihari statement".