An effective booth-level strategy, strong organisational manoeuvre and the popularity of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan are among the key factors that turned the tide in favour of the Bharatiya Janata Party in the Madhya Pradesh assembly polls.
According to a statement issued by JD-U national general secretary Afaq Ahmed Khan on Tuesday, this is the party's first list of candidates for Madhya Pradesh, where voting will take place for the 230-member assembly on November 17.
The development comes days after the party's humiliating defeat in the Madhya Pradesh Assembly polls, where the Congress, led by Nath, failed to replace the BJP government.
A former Indian Army captain, who had been on the run for four years after being convicted of his wife's murder, has been arrested after police traced him through an LPG cylinder booking.
In his resignation letter, N P Prajapati said he is resigning as speaker of the state assembly on moral grounds.
An accused thief who escaped police custody during a medical examination was recaptured after a brief encounter with police in Jhansi. The accused sustained a bullet injury and is hospitalised.
A group of Nihang Sikhs are accused of assaulting a toll booth employee in Seoni, Madhya Pradesh, after a disagreement over toll payment. Police have registered a case against five individuals following the incident.
The Chhattisgarh government has introduced a bill aimed at preventing religious conversions through force, inducement, or misrepresentation, sparking opposition and debate in the state assembly.
The tribal vote in Madhya Pradesh is crucial in any election. The BJP's loss in the 2018 assembly election has prompted it to take remedial action.
Two minor girls and a woman escaped from a remand home in Morena district, Madhya Pradesh, after assaulting the warden and stealing the keys.
A young woman and her brother were allegedly beaten to death by their uncle and his son over a land dispute in Madhya Pradesh's Sehore district.
A century partnership between Amay Khurasia and Devendra Bundela put MP in a comfortable position at 207 for 4.
Two individuals from Madhya Pradesh were apprehended at Imphal airport while attempting to smuggle 4.8 kg of suspected heroin.
The Congress on Saturday appointed 50-year-old Jitu Patwari, who belongs to the Other Backward Classes, as president of the party's Madhya Pradesh unit replacing veteran Kamal Nath.
Sonu Razak's 17th minute strike helped Madhya Pradesh beat Delhi 1-0 in the Santosh Trophy football tournament.
A protest erupted in Khandwa, Madhya Pradesh, after an 'objectionable' social media post allegedly hurt religious sentiments. Police have registered cases against both the individual who made the post and the protesters who gathered outside the police station.
Two people were killed and one seriously injured in a head-on motorcycle collision near Sumer village in Raisen district, Madhya Pradesh.
On the occasion, Gandhi said their campaign was against hatred, violence and fear being spread in society.
Madhya Pradesh created history, beating favourites Mumbai by six wickets to win their maiden Ranji Trophy crown, at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, on Sunday.
Auqib Nabi's career-best 12-wicket haul inspired Jammu & Kashmir to a 56-run win over Madhya Pradesh, sealing a place in the Ranji Trophy semifinals.
Reacting to MLA Rameshwar Sharma's statement, Singh said, "I don't want to talk anything new about it. They don't have any issue other than this. The statement is being examined by my lawyers and they will take action accordingly."
Amrita Singh Tomar, a woman tehsildar known for her appearance on 'Kaun Banega Crorepati', has been arrested in connection with a Rs 2.5 crore flood relief scam in Madhya Pradesh.
Four people were killed and five others seriously injured in a collision between a car and a motorcycle in the Katni district of Madhya Pradesh. The accident occurred on the Jagatpur-Umaria road, resulting in a traffic jam and chaos.
The Madhya Pradesh government promoted 60 police personnel for their role in anti-Naxal operations, celebrating the state's success in eradicating Maoist influence.
Auqib Nabi's impressive bowling performance has put Jammu & Kashmir in a commanding position against Madhya Pradesh in their Ranji Trophy quarterfinal match. Nabi's contributions with the ball, both in the first and second innings, have significantly hampered Madhya Pradesh's chances.
The father of Monalisa Bhonsle, who gained fame during the Prayagraj Kumbh Mela, has requested the intervention of Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav to ensure her safe return after she married a Muslim man in Kerala, alleging 'love jihad'.
Amita Singh Tomar, a woman tehsildar who gained fame on 'Kaun Banega Crorepati', has been arrested for her alleged involvement in a Rs 2.5 crore flood relief scam in Madhya Pradesh.
A bus carrying a wedding party crashed in Gondia district, Maharashtra, resulting in one death and four injuries. The accident occurred early Thursday morning as the group was returning from a wedding in Madhya Pradesh.
A woman in Madhya Pradesh, abandoned by her husband, allegedly killed her four daughters by throwing them into a well before committing suicide, according to police reports.
Surrendered Naxalites in Madhya Pradesh's Balaghat district are learning new skills such as sewing and driving as part of their reintegration into mainstream society, with the support of the local police.
Aniket Verma's explosive innings in the IPL 2026 opener against Royal Challengers Bengaluru proves his talent and potential as a rising star in the Indian Premier League.
Two women, accused of the 2016 murder and robbery of an elderly woman in Kannur, Kerala, have been arrested after nearly a decade on the run. The suspects, identified as Parveen Banu and Sakkeena Fathima, were apprehended in Madhya Pradesh after an extensive investigation by the Crime Branch.
Aryaman Vikram Birla transitions from a promising cricket career to owning the Royal Challengers Bengaluru IPL team.
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has strongly criticised West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for an alleged breach of protocol during President Droupadi Murmu's visit to the state, demanding an immediate apology.
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has strongly criticised the West Bengal government and Mamata Banerjee for allegedly failing to follow protocol during President Droupadi Murmu's visit to the state, demanding an immediate apology.
Setting a precedent, the Supreme Court collegium headed by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud has recommended a retired district judge for appointment as judge of the Madhya Pradesh high court.
Three people, including a child, died and another was injured when their motorcycle was hit by an unidentified vehicle in Guna district, Madhya Pradesh.
Madhya Pradesh minister Kailash Vijayvargiya used an unparliamentary word for the Leader of the Opposition Umang Singhar, prompting apologies and protests.
A court in Patiala has extended the police remand of AAP MLA Harmeet Singh Pathanmajra by seven days in connection with a rape case. Pathanmajra was arrested in Madhya Pradesh after escaping police custody.
AAP MLA Harmeet Singh Pathanmajra has been arrested in Madhya Pradesh, months after escaping police custody in a rape case. He faces charges of rape, cheating, and criminal intimidation based on a complaint filed in September 2025.
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