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MP govt orders probe into land allotted to National Herald in Bhopal

MP govt orders probe into land allotted to National Herald in Bhopal

Rediff.com5 Aug 2022

'I have issued an order for the formation of an inquiry committee to probe into the land allotted to the National Herald in Press Complex Bhopal, where commercial buildings have come up by violating the rules,' Madhya Pradesh Urban Administration Minister Bhupendra Singh tweeted on Friday.

Only God or Modi can...: BJP's Bidhuri in Lok Sabha

Only God or Modi can...: BJP's Bidhuri in Lok Sabha

Rediff.com3 Feb 2025

Lok Sabha on Monday turned into a battleground for the Delhi assembly polls with Bharatiya Janata Party member Ramvir Singh Bidhuri launching an all-out attack on the Aam Aadmi Party government, alleging that they 'looted' the national capital and turned it into 'hell'.

Without Muslim votes, BJP can't form govt: AIUDF MP

Without Muslim votes, BJP can't form govt: AIUDF MP

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

'We have already directed our party members and supporters and advised them that not a single vote goes to the BJP'

Sajjan Kumar convicted in another 1984 riots case, faces death

Sajjan Kumar convicted in another 1984 riots case, faces death

Rediff.com12 Feb 2025

Former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar now faces a maximum of death penalty and a minimum of life term in prison after being convicted on Wednesday by a Delhi court in a murder case stemming from 1984 anti-Sikh riots.

I have pulled down govts, don't take me lightly: Shinde's veiled threat

I have pulled down govts, don't take me lightly: Shinde's veiled threat

Rediff.com21 Feb 2025

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, amid reports of growing discord with Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, has issued a warning, stating, "Don't take me lightly." Shinde's remarks come amidst a series of events suggesting tensions between the two leaders, including the appointment of guardian ministers for Raigad and Nashik, the establishment of separate project monitoring cells, and Shinde's absence from several meetings convened by Fadnavis. The recent downgrading of police security for 20 Shiv Sena MLAs further fuels speculation of a growing rift. While both leaders have denied any discord, the events suggest a power struggle within the ruling alliance.

Modi calls Maha Kumbh 'Maha Yagya of unity', hails UP govt

Modi calls Maha Kumbh 'Maha Yagya of unity', hails UP govt

Rediff.com27 Feb 2025

The Uttar Pradesh government has said that over 65 crore people visited the sacred site in Prayagraj since the Maha Kumbh began on January 13.

If celebs are not safe then who is?: Oppn slams Maha govt on Saif attack

If celebs are not safe then who is?: Oppn slams Maha govt on Saif attack

Rediff.com16 Jan 2025

'The attack on Saif Ali Khan yet again raises questions on Mumbai Police & the Home Minister'

Dependent on India, govt should apologise: Maldivian MP

Dependent on India, govt should apologise: Maldivian MP

Rediff.com8 Jan 2024

The Maldives former deputy speaker Abdulla said the remarks by the minister are "simply shameful, racist and intolerable."

MP: Video of drunk teacher at govt school triggers probe

MP: Video of drunk teacher at govt school triggers probe

Rediff.com28 Jul 2024

A video of a teacher coming to work in an inebriated state at a government school in Madhya Pradesh's Shahdol district surfaced on social media, prompting the authorities to order a probe, an official said on Sunday.

Modi govt may not survive after 2026: Sanjay Raut

Modi govt may not survive after 2026: Sanjay Raut

Rediff.com2 Jan 2025

Shiv Sena-Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray MP Sanjay Raut on Thursday took a dig at the Bharatiya Janata Party-led central government while raising doubts on its longevity, saying that he has doubts in his mind about whether the Union government will survive after 2026 or not.

MP govt to reopen 12-yr-old murder case against Pragya

MP govt to reopen 12-yr-old murder case against Pragya

Rediff.com21 May 2019

The govt will seek a legal opinion on reopening the murder case of ex-RSS pracharak Sunil Joshi.

MP govt blames 'ghosts' for farmer suicides in MP

MP govt blames 'ghosts' for farmer suicides in MP

Rediff.com20 Jul 2016

It, however, made it clear that this was as per the account of the relatives of the deceased.

MP govt to take action against Twitter for distorting Indian map

MP govt to take action against Twitter for distorting Indian map

Rediff.com29 Jun 2021

The Madhya Pradesh government has decided to initiate legal action against Twitter for putting up a distorted map of India and other such activities, state Home Minister Narottam Mishra said on Tuesday.

Delhi govt departments warn public about AAP's schemes

Delhi govt departments warn public about AAP's schemes

Rediff.com25 Dec 2024

The Delhi government's Women and Child Development and Health departments issued public notices on Wednesday distancing themselves from the ruling Aam Aadmi Party's promised schemes of providing Rs 2,100 to women and free treatment for the elderly, triggering a fresh row ahead of assembly polls.

Insult to Marathi people won't be tolerated, warns Maha govt

Insult to Marathi people won't be tolerated, warns Maha govt

Rediff.com20 Dec 2024

An alleged attack on a Marathi-speaking family by a government employee in Thane district sparked outrage in the Maharashtra Assembly, where the BJP-led government assured justice and condemned the incident. Opposition parties demanded immediate action against the accused, Akhilesh Shukla, and his wife, who have been arrested. The incident has raised concerns about discrimination against Marathi people and fueled tensions in the state.

MP govt notification on Gita in schools withdrawn: Chouhan

MP govt notification on Gita in schools withdrawn: Chouhan

Rediff.com6 Aug 2013

Amid a raging controversy over the introduction of lessons from the Bhagawad Gita in school textbooks, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said today his government has withdrawn the notification issued in this regard.

Bt brinjal a conspiracy: MP govt

Bt brinjal a conspiracy: MP govt

Rediff.com4 Feb 2010

Agriculture being a state subject, the Centre could not impose its policy on states, Madhya Pradesh agriculture minister Ramkrishna Kusmaria, who was in Thiruvananthapuram to attend a two-day national meet on genetically modified crops, told PTI.

Jailbreak: Why did MP govt ignore police officer's alerts?

Jailbreak: Why did MP govt ignore police officer's alerts?

Rediff.com14 Nov 2016

'When integrity is compromised for whatever gratification is when prisoners breach the system and get away.'

Hemant Soren expands cabinet, Cong finally joins govt

Hemant Soren expands cabinet, Cong finally joins govt

Rediff.com5 Dec 2024

Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren expanded his cabinet on Thursday, inducting 11 new ministers, including six first-timers and two women. The swearing-in ceremony was held at the Raj Bhavan in Ranchi. The new ministers include six from the JMM and four from the Congress. One minister is from the RJD. The expansion comes after the JMM-led alliance won the recent assembly elections with a comfortable majority. The cabinet expansion is expected to give the government a fresh impetus to push its agenda and accelerate development in the state.

AAP seeks govt accommodation for convenor Kejriwal

AAP seeks govt accommodation for convenor Kejriwal

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

The Aam Aadmi Party on Friday demanded an accommodation for outgoing Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, saying he is entitled to it on account of being the convener of a national party.

No ban on 'Accidental Prime Minister', says MP govt

No ban on 'Accidental Prime Minister', says MP govt

Rediff.com28 Dec 2018

Chief Minister Kamal Nath said that he 'doesn't have any intent to impose a ban or any prohibition on any movie'.

MP govt sets up Ram panel

MP govt sets up Ram panel

Rediff.com4 Oct 2007

A team of historians will work on the ambitious project to give a befitting reply to the Centre's affidavit that Ram did not exist

India wins, says Congress as Rahul is back as LS MP

India wins, says Congress as Rahul is back as LS MP

Rediff.com7 Aug 2023

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge distributed sweets among leaders of the opposition bloc INDIA during a meeting in his chamber ahead of the commencement of the House proceedings.

Prof's death: NHRC notices MP govt

Prof's death: NHRC notices MP govt

Rediff.com6 Sep 2006

The National Human Rights Commission has issued a notice to the Madhya Pradesh government, seeking a report about Professor H S Sabharwal's death at Ujjain.

Ladki Bahin scheme: Gadkari's word of caution for Maha govt

Ladki Bahin scheme: Gadkari's word of caution for Maha govt

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

Union minister Nitin Gadkari has said the Maharashtra government's Ladki Bahin scheme, introduced to provide financial assistance to women, could affect the timely payment of subsidies in other sectors.

Maratha quota: Shinde Sena MP threatens to quit in support of protesters

Maratha quota: Shinde Sena MP threatens to quit in support of protesters

Rediff.com29 Oct 2023

Patil said Shinde during his Dussehra speech at Azad Maidan in Mumbai assured the community of reservation.

After row, Maha govt withdraws order to allocate Rs 10cr to Waqf board

After row, Maha govt withdraws order to allocate Rs 10cr to Waqf board

Rediff.com29 Nov 2024

The development comes a day after a government resolution (GR) was issued, in which the state administration ordered disbursal of Rs 10 crore funds for strengthening the state Waqf Board.

Govt changed data protection bill into money bill, charges Congress MP

Govt changed data protection bill into money bill, charges Congress MP

Rediff.com3 Aug 2023

Hours after Congress leader Manish Tewari on Thursday said the government might get the Digital Data Protection Bill classified as a money bill, Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw refuted the charge and termed it a "normal bill".

Thousands of govt employees throng Ramlila maidan seeking old pension scheme

Thousands of govt employees throng Ramlila maidan seeking old pension scheme

Rediff.com1 Oct 2023

The protesters who had gathered under the banner of the Joint Forum for Restoration of Old Pension Scheme and National Joint Council of Action said they were worried about their post-retirement future.

Vyapam scam: MP govt seeks SIT probe into scribe's death

Vyapam scam: MP govt seeks SIT probe into scribe's death

Rediff.com5 Jul 2015

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Sunday assured that he will hand over the investigation of journalist Akshay Singh's death to the Special Investigation Team.

MP Sumalatha extends 'full support' to Modi govt, silent on joining BJP

MP Sumalatha extends 'full support' to Modi govt, silent on joining BJP

Rediff.com10 Mar 2023

Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Mandya to inaugurate the 10-lane Mysuru-Bengaluru Expressway, independent MP Sumalatha Ambareesh on Friday extended her complete support to the Bharatiya Janata Party at the Centre.

Yogi govt renames 8 railway stations in Lucknow

Yogi govt renames 8 railway stations in Lucknow

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

Eight railway stations in the Lucknow division of Northern Railways were officially renamed after saints and freedom fighters on Tuesday, officials said.

Cong rebel part of Omar govt while party sits out

Cong rebel part of Omar govt while party sits out

Rediff.com17 Oct 2024

Congress rebel Satish Sharma, who defeated the Bharatiya Janata Party's Rajeev Sharma by nearly 7,000 votes and relegated his former party's heavyweight Tara Chand to the third position in the Chhamb seat, has found a place in the Omar Abdullah government, representing the Jammu region in the dispensation.

NCW to probe MP govt's 'virginity tests'

NCW to probe MP govt's 'virginity tests'

Rediff.com14 Jul 2009

The National Commission for Women has found the report of the Madhya Pradesh government, into the alleged virginity tests conducted on brides during a state-sponsored mass marriage, 'unsatisfactory' and decided to probe into the matter itself.Earlier, the NCW, taking a suo motu cognizance of the matter, had sought an interim report from the MP government after the incident evoked a strong condemnation from non-Bharatiya Janata parties.

Rahul attacks MP govt for 'false promises'

Rahul attacks MP govt for 'false promises'

Rediff.com20 Nov 2008

Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi on Thursday charged the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party in Madhya Pradesh with making 'false' promises and alleged that the state government has failed on all fronts.Addressing his first election meeting in the state for the November 27 assembly elections at the Sokal ground in Harda, the Congress leader said the BJP ran out of promises which it had not fulfilled during its five-year tenure.

Won't be a hurdle: Shinde falls in line, paves way for Fadnavis-led govt

Won't be a hurdle: Shinde falls in line, paves way for Fadnavis-led govt

Rediff.com28 Nov 2024

Shinde rubbished reports that he was disappointed for not getting a second term as CM despite the ruling Mahayuti alliance winning a thumping victory under his leadership.

SC asks govt for records on BBC Gujarat riots documentary ban

SC asks govt for records on BBC Gujarat riots documentary ban

Rediff.com22 Oct 2024

The bench allowed the rejoinder affidavit to be filed by petitioners in two weeks thereafter and posted the matter for final hearing in January, 2025.

Sonam Wangchuk ends fast; govt to talk on Ladakh demand on Dec 3

Sonam Wangchuk ends fast; govt to talk on Ladakh demand on Dec 3

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

The letter said the high-powered committee of the ministry, which was holding talks with representatives from Ladakh, will meet them next on December 3.

Prof's death: SC notice to MP govt

Prof's death: SC notice to MP govt

Rediff.com25 Sep 2006

Prashant Bhushan regrets 'error' in his Oct 21 tweet on CJI

Prashant Bhushan regrets 'error' in his Oct 21 tweet on CJI

Rediff.com6 Nov 2020

On October 21, Bhushan had said that the CJI availed the special helicopter during his visit to Kanha national park while 'an important case of disqualification of defecting MLAs of MP (Madhya Pradesh) is pending before him. Survival of MP govt depends on this case'