News for 'Madhya Pradesh'

'I Don't Want To Let Down The Economy...'

'I Don't Want To Let Down The Economy...'

Rediff.com9 Feb 2026

'This Budget has a one-year agenda, which you can call the sprint, and the marathon is towards Viksit Bharat.'

Govt open to debate on SIR, but don't insist timeline, Rijiju tells Oppn

Govt open to debate on SIR, but don't insist timeline, Rijiju tells Oppn

Rediff.com1 Dec 2025

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju stated the government is open to discussing electoral reforms in the Rajya Sabha, urging the Opposition not to impose a timeline. Opposition parties staged a walkout after demanding an immediate discussion on the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls.

MP: Cong councillor disqualified in 'love jihad' funding case

MP: Cong councillor disqualified in 'love jihad' funding case

Rediff.com9 Oct 2025

Anwar Qadri, a Congress councillor in Indore, India, has been removed from his position due to allegations of funding 'love jihad'. This action follows his arrest and accusations of providing funds to lure women into converting to Islam. The move has sparked political controversy, with the Congress party facing criticism and the BJP accused of engaging in communal politics.

Vedanta beats Adani with Rs 17,000 cr bid to acquire Jaiprakash Associates

Vedanta beats Adani with Rs 17,000 cr bid to acquire Jaiprakash Associates

Rediff.com5 Sep 2025

Mining conglomerate Vedanta on Friday beat Gautam Adani's Group to make a winning bid for the acquisition of debt-ridden Jaiprakash Associates (JAL) for Rs 17,000 crore, according to sources. The bid value translates into Jaiprakash Associates' net present value of Rs 12,505 crore.

Missing MP lawyer found on Nepal border after 12 days, but mystery remains

Missing MP lawyer found on Nepal border after 12 days, but mystery remains

Rediff.com20 Aug 2025

Cops are bringing her back to Bhopal and after recording her statement, details of the entire episode will be known, he said.

SMAT: Jaiswal dazzles as Mumbai keep final hopes alive

SMAT: Jaiswal dazzles as Mumbai keep final hopes alive

Rediff.com14 Dec 2025

Ignored by the national selectors for T20 set-up, Yashasvi Jaiswal sent another stern reminder to the Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee with a blistering 48-ball century as defending champions Mumbai crushed Haryana by four wickets in a high-scoring Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Super League B match, in Ambi, Pune, on Sunday.

RSS not a paramilitary outfit, wrong to see it through BJP lens: Bhagwat

RSS not a paramilitary outfit, wrong to see it through BJP lens: Bhagwat

Rediff.com3 Jan 2026

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat clarifies the organization's role, stating it is not a paramilitary group and aims to unite society with virtues to prevent foreign subjugation.

MP minister calls Raja Ram Mohan Roy 'British agent'

MP minister calls Raja Ram Mohan Roy 'British agent'

Rediff.com16 Nov 2025

Madhya Pradesh Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party leader Inder Singh Parmar has sparked controversy by saying that social reformer Raja Ram Mohan Roy was a 'British agent' who started a 'vicious cycle of religious conversion', prompting the Trinamool Congress to call the remarks an insult to Bengal.

SHOCKING! Australian women cricketers molested in Indore

SHOCKING! Australian women cricketers molested in Indore

Rediff.com25 Oct 2025

Two Australian women cricketers, taking part in the ICC women's World Cup, were allegedly stalked, and one of them molested, by a motorcycle-borne man in Madhya Pradesh's Indore, police said on Saturday.

Indore hospital under fire as rats bite, kill two newborns

Indore hospital under fire as rats bite, kill two newborns

Rediff.com5 Sep 2025

Contradictory statements from officials have surfaced regarding the post mortem examination in the case of two infants who died after being bitten by rats at a government-run hospital in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. The incident has triggered investigations and disciplinary actions.

Teen sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi wins PM Bal Puraskar at 14

Teen sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi wins PM Bal Puraskar at 14

Rediff.com26 Dec 2025

Vaibhav Suryavanshi was felicitated with the 'Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar' by the President Droupadi Murmu on Friday

Cough syrup deaths: IMA slams doctor's arrest

Cough syrup deaths: IMA slams doctor's arrest

Rediff.com7 Oct 2025

The Indian Medical Association (IMA) has defended a doctor arrested in connection with cough syrup deaths in Madhya Pradesh, attributing the incident to failures in the drugs regulatory system.

'Hinduism Is A Large-Hearted Religion'

'Hinduism Is A Large-Hearted Religion'

Rediff.com10 Dec 2025

'If at all human beings require a religion, the future religion will be Hinduism.'

Kranti Goud, India's Latest Bowling Sensation

Kranti Goud, India's Latest Bowling Sensation

Rediff.com6 Oct 2025

On Sunday, Goud repaid the faith shown in her with a telling spell of 3 for 20, that included three maidens, to derail Pakistan's chase of 247.

Power wars hit Indian boxing in 2025 but new World Champs rise

Power wars hit Indian boxing in 2025 but new World Champs rise

Rediff.com27 Dec 2025

The year began on an unusually dull note with boxers absent from most international competition in the aftermath of a medal-less Olympic campaign.

MP farmer's Rs 3 income shocks Internet; officials say 'clerical error'

MP farmer's Rs 3 income shocks Internet; officials say 'clerical error'

Rediff.com27 Jul 2025

As Jena was not available at his house and possible locations in the city and remained incommunicado, the police formed a special squad and launched a manhunt for the fugitive BJD leader.

Will Padmaavat be released in Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan?

Will Padmaavat be released in Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan?

Rediff.com20 Jan 2018

While the Supreme Court has cleared the decks for the release of the Sanjay Leela Bhansali movie, there is uncertainty over whether it would be screened in the three states, as some multiplexes and single-screen cinemas fear the repercussions.

Third-Gen Scindia takes charge of MP cricket

Third-Gen Scindia takes charge of MP cricket

Rediff.com1 Sep 2025

Mahanaryaman Scindia was on Monday unanimously elected president of the Madhya Pradesh Cricket Association (MPCA)

How To Apply For The Azim Premji Scholarship 2025

How To Apply For The Azim Premji Scholarship 2025

Rediff.com30 Sep 2025

Under this programme, selected students will receive an annual scholarship of Rs 30,000 for the full duration of their undergraduate course.

Indore couple's disappearance: MP CM urges CBI probe

Indore couple's disappearance: MP CM urges CBI probe

Rediff.com7 Jun 2025

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Saturday said he has requested Union Home Minister Amit Shah to order a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the disappearance of an Indore-based woman in Meghalaya a fortnight back.

MP vendor held for taking train passenger's watch for samosas

MP vendor held for taking train passenger's watch for samosas

Rediff.com19 Oct 2025

A vendor at Jabalpur railway station was detained after a video surfaced showing him allegedly taking a passenger's wristwatch as payment for samosas due to an online transaction failure.

2 cops beat BTech student to death in Bhopal

2 cops beat BTech student to death in Bhopal

Rediff.com10 Oct 2025

A 22-year-old BTech student died after allegedly being beaten by police personnel in Bhopal. Two constables have been suspended, and an investigation is underway.

Comeback Kings! Rohit, Kohli slam centuries in Vijay Hazare Trophy

Comeback Kings! Rohit, Kohli slam centuries in Vijay Hazare Trophy

Rediff.com25 Dec 2025

Senior pros Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli made a grand comeback to the Vijay Hazare Trophy, smashing centuries on the opening day of the one-day tournament on Wednesday.

EC extends SIR schedule by a week amid Opposition concerns

EC extends SIR schedule by a week amid Opposition concerns

Rediff.com30 Nov 2025

The Election Commission has extended the schedule for the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in several states and Union Territories following concerns raised by opposition parties.

New Rural Jobs Bill Sparks International Concern

New Rural Jobs Bill Sparks International Concern

Rediff.com20 Dec 2025

'Previously, contributing only 25 per cent of material costs, states now face burdens of 40 per cent to 100 per cent of total costs, ensuring poorer states will curb project approvals, directly stifling work demand.'

Second Peacetime Incident Involving Tejas

Second Peacetime Incident Involving Tejas

Rediff.com22 Nov 2025

This is the fourth peacetime crash of an IAF jet in 2025 so far.

Congress may align with BSP to oust BJP in Madhya Pradesh

Congress may align with BSP to oust BJP in Madhya Pradesh

Rediff.com27 May 2018

Earlier, when reporters asked Nath about his party's strategy for the elections in the central Indian state, he had said the party had not started talks of alliance with anyone.

MP magistrate threatened, house attacked over bail rejection; 3 held

MP magistrate threatened, house attacked over bail rejection; 3 held

Rediff.com26 Oct 2025

Three men were arrested for allegedly threatening a magistrate, damaging property, and pelting stones at his residence in Anuppur district. Police say it was a 'revenge attack' after the magistrate rejected the bail plea of one of the accused.

Samson added to Ranji squad for Maha game

Samson added to Ranji squad for Maha game

Rediff.com10 Oct 2025

Kerala will have a new captain in Mohammed Azharuddeen.

Exports up in first 3 weeks of Nov: Goyal

Exports up in first 3 weeks of Nov: Goyal

Rediff.com26 Nov 2025

India's merchandise exports grew in the first three weeks of November compared with the same period last year, according to preliminary government data, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Tuesday. The uptick comes despite globa

Ranji Trophy: Batters and Shardul put Mumbai on top

Ranji Trophy: Batters and Shardul put Mumbai on top

Rediff.com17 Nov 2025

A round-up of Ranji Trophy matches played on Monday.

New Queen Rises! Divya Deshmukh Dazzles In 2025

New Queen Rises! Divya Deshmukh Dazzles In 2025

Rediff.com25 Dec 2025

Divya Deshmukh not only became the first Indian woman to win the FIDE Women's World Cup, she also instantly secured the prestigious Grandmaster title.

Woman labourer finds 8 diamonds worth lakhs in MP mine

Woman labourer finds 8 diamonds worth lakhs in MP mine

Rediff.com20 Sep 2025

A woman labourer in Madhya Pradesh's Panna district has discovered eight diamonds in a mine, potentially worth lakhs of rupees at auction.

SEE: Dhawan joins Bhasma Aarti at Mahakaleshwar

SEE: Dhawan joins Bhasma Aarti at Mahakaleshwar

Rediff.com5 Oct 2025

Shikhar Dhawan participated in the Bhasma Aarti ceremony at the Shri Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga Temple in Ujjain

Record Blitz! 22 Centuries On Day 1 Of Vijay Hazare

Record Blitz! 22 Centuries On Day 1 Of Vijay Hazare

Rediff.com25 Dec 2025

Bihar's teen sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi, aged just 14, blasted an 84-ball 190 to become the youngest List-A centurion ever. His captain Sakibul Gani, then upstaged him with a 40-ball 128 not out -- the fastest List-A century by an Indian.

3 killed, 9 missing after vehicle carrying pilgrims falls into Alaknanda river

3 killed, 9 missing after vehicle carrying pilgrims falls into Alaknanda river

Rediff.com26 Jun 2025

The vehicle -- a tempo traveller -- met with the accident near the Gholthir village on the Badrinath National Highway between Rudraprayag and Gauchar, they said.

IIT-Kharagpur researcher found dead; fifth suspected suicide this year

IIT-Kharagpur researcher found dead; fifth suspected suicide this year

Rediff.com20 Sep 2025

A researcher at IIT-Kharagpur was found dead in his hostel room, marking the fifth suspected suicide at the institute this year. The incident has prompted the institute to take measures to address student stress.

Tejashwi Addresses 18 Rallies Daily In Final Days Of Campaign

Tejashwi Addresses 18 Rallies Daily In Final Days Of Campaign

Rediff.com7 Nov 2025

'Age matters and the way Tejashwi has been doing an aggressive campaign, only a young leader like him can do it.'

Modi to hoist saffron flag at Ram Temple in Ayodhya today

Modi to hoist saffron flag at Ram Temple in Ayodhya today

Rediff.com25 Nov 2025

Ayodhya resonated with devotional fervour on Tuesday morning as thousands of devotees streamed into the temple town ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to ceremonially hoist a saffron flag atop the Ram temple, marking the formal completion of its construction.

Cough syrup deaths: No state follows pharma safety norms

Cough syrup deaths: No state follows pharma safety norms

Rediff.com10 Oct 2025

The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) will conduct testing, inspection and auditing of cough syrup manufacturers.