News for 'Madhya Pradesh'

Punjab demolish Madhya Pradesh to enter Vijay Hazare semis

Punjab demolish Madhya Pradesh to enter Vijay Hazare semis

Rediff.com13 Jan 2026

Punjab came up with a clinical performance with both bat and ball to thrash Madhya Pradesh by 183 runs to storm into the semi-finals of the Vijay Hazare Trophy,

Madhya Pradesh High Court Allows Haq Release

Madhya Pradesh High Court Allows Haq Release

Rediff.com7 Nov 2025

The Madhya Pradesh high court has dismissed a petition filed by Shah Bano Begum's daughter seeking to stop the release of the Hindi film Haq, inspired by her mother's famous legal battle, holding that a person's right to reputation or privacy is not heritable.

The 2023 Madhya Pradesh Election Sentimeter

The 2023 Madhya Pradesh Election Sentimeter

Rediff.com24 Nov 2023

Here is the sentiment meter for Madhya Pradesh, created by Rediff Labs.

Mohan Yadav sworn in as Madhya Pradesh CM

Mohan Yadav sworn in as Madhya Pradesh CM

Rediff.com13 Dec 2023

The 58-year-old leader was administered the oath of office by Governor Mangubhai Patel.

Auqib Nabi's 12-Wicket Blitz Powers J&K into Ranji Semis

Auqib Nabi's 12-Wicket Blitz Powers J&K into Ranji Semis

Rediff.com9 Feb 2026

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.

60 MP cops involved in anti-Naxal ops get out-of-turn promotion

60 MP cops involved in anti-Naxal ops get out-of-turn promotion

Rediff.com9 Feb 2026

The Madhya Pradesh government promoted 60 police personnel for their role in anti-Naxal operations, celebrating the state's success in eradicating Maoist influence.

BJP retains Madhya Pradesh with two-thirds majority

BJP retains Madhya Pradesh with two-thirds majority

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Sunday cruised to a two-thirds majority in Madhya Pradesh assembly, winning as many as 163 of the 230 seats in the House, leaving the Congress a distant second at 66.

Ranji Trophy: Auqib Nabi wreaks havoc on MP top order

Ranji Trophy: Auqib Nabi wreaks havoc on MP top order

Rediff.com8 Feb 2026

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.

SC quashes caste-based violence charges against VYAPAM scam whistleblower

SC quashes caste-based violence charges against VYAPAM scam whistleblower

Rediff.com10 Feb 2026

The Supreme Court has quashed charges of caste-based violence against Anand Rai, a whistleblower in the Madhya Pradesh VYAPAM examination scam, overturning a high court order.

Revealed: How BJP turned the tide in Madhya Pradesh

Revealed: How BJP turned the tide in Madhya Pradesh

Rediff.com3 Dec 2023

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.

After SP, JD-U announces candidates in Madhya Pradesh

After SP, JD-U announces candidates in Madhya Pradesh

Rediff.com25 Oct 2023

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.

Cong sacks Kamal Nath, Jitu Patwari new Madhya Pradesh chief

Cong sacks Kamal Nath, Jitu Patwari new Madhya Pradesh chief

Rediff.com16 Dec 2023

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.

Madhya Pradesh Assembly Speaker resigns

Madhya Pradesh Assembly Speaker resigns

Rediff.com24 Mar 2020

In his resignation letter, N P Prajapati said he is resigning as speaker of the state assembly on moral grounds.

BJP Woos Tribal Voters In Madhya Pradesh

BJP Woos Tribal Voters In Madhya Pradesh

Rediff.com11 Apr 2023

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.

MP school students served R-Day meal on torn book pages

MP school students served R-Day meal on torn book pages

Rediff.com27 Jan 2026

The incident occurred at the Government High School in Bhatigwan in Madhya Pradesh's Maihar district.

Father, son among 3 killed as speeding Audi rams their bike

Father, son among 3 killed as speeding Audi rams their bike

Rediff.com8 Feb 2026

A tragic road accident in Rewa, Madhya Pradesh, claimed the lives of three people, including a father and son, when a speeding car struck their motorcycle as they were distributing wedding invitations.

Cong strikes caste balance with Madhya Pradesh unit rejig

Cong strikes caste balance with Madhya Pradesh unit rejig

Rediff.com17 Dec 2023

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.

Madhya Pradesh grabs advantage

Madhya Pradesh grabs advantage

Rediff.com5 Dec 2004

A century partnership between Amay Khurasia and Devendra Bundela put MP in a comfortable position at 207 for 4.

Mysterious animal kills 6 people in Madhya Pradesh's Barwani

Mysterious animal kills 6 people in Madhya Pradesh's Barwani

Rediff.com5 Jun 2025

The recent death of six people from bites by an unidentified animal in Madhya Pradesh's Barwani district prompted a massive search operation by the forest department after villagers reported sightings of a hyena in the area, officials said on Wednesday.

Rahul Gandhi's Bharat Jodo Yatra enters Madhya Pradesh

Rahul Gandhi's Bharat Jodo Yatra enters Madhya Pradesh

Rediff.com23 Nov 2022

On the occasion, Gandhi said their campaign was against hatred, violence and fear being spread in society.

Madhya Pradesh upset Delhi

Madhya Pradesh upset Delhi

Rediff.com17 Oct 2004

Sonu Razak's 17th minute strike helped Madhya Pradesh beat Delhi 1-0 in the Santosh Trophy football tournament.

Digvijaya Singh will be sent to Pak: Madhya Pradesh BJP MLA

Digvijaya Singh will be sent to Pak: Madhya Pradesh BJP MLA

Rediff.com10 Apr 2024

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."

Madhya Pradesh trounce Mumbai for maiden Ranji crown

Madhya Pradesh trounce Mumbai for maiden Ranji crown

Rediff.com26 Jun 2022

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.

Read Bhagavad Gita with Quran: IPS officer to madrasa students

Read Bhagavad Gita with Quran: IPS officer to madrasa students

Rediff.com27 Jan 2026

The IPS officer had been in the news in the past after he directed all police training schools in Madhya Pradesh to hold Bhagavad Gita and Ramcharitmanas recital sessions for their recruits as this will help them lead a "righteous" life.

Tiger found dead in MP reserve, toll rises to 10 since Jan 1

Tiger found dead in MP reserve, toll rises to 10 since Jan 1

Rediff.com2 days ago

An adult tiger with a radio collar was found dead in the Rani Durgavati Tiger Reserve in Madhya Pradesh, India, prompting concerns about the safety and management of the reserve. The death, attributed to a territorial fight, has led to allegations of negligence and calls for investigation.

Ranji Trophy: Mumbai crumble as Karnataka seize control

Ranji Trophy: Mumbai crumble as Karnataka seize control

Rediff.com6 Feb 2026

Karnataka's bowlers Prasidh Krishna, Vidwath Kaverappa, and Shreyas Gopal dismantled Mumbai's batting lineup, while Mayank Agarwal's half-century put Karnataka in a commanding position on the first day of their Ranji Trophy quarterfinal match.

45 yrs later, man held for stealing wheat worth Rs 100

45 yrs later, man held for stealing wheat worth Rs 100

Rediff.com8 Feb 2026

An elderly man in Madhya Pradesh was arrested for a wheat theft that occurred over 45 years ago in 1980. The man, who had been absconding since the incident, was running a grocery store when he was apprehended.

SC collegium names retired district judge to Madhya Pradesh HC

SC collegium names retired district judge to Madhya Pradesh HC

Rediff.com14 Apr 2023

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.

Ranji Trophy: Mumbai Fight Back Vs Karnataka; Nabi Takes 7 For J&K

Ranji Trophy: Mumbai Fight Back Vs Karnataka; Nabi Takes 7 For J&K

Rediff.com7 Feb 2026

Mumbai recovered from a batting collapse to take a 136-run lead over Karnataka on Day 2 of their Ranji Trophy quarter-final.

Vijay Hazare: Shivang's five-for helps MP sail into quarters

Vijay Hazare: Shivang's five-for helps MP sail into quarters

Rediff.com8 Jan 2026

Little-known left-arm spinner Shivang Kumar delivered a career-best five-wicket haul as Madhya Pradesh registered a comfortable seven-wicket victory over star-studded Karnataka to book a place in the Vijay Hazare Trophy quarterfinals from Group A, in Ahmedabad, on Thursday.

Kuno welcomes 3 new cubs, Indian cheetah count rises to 38

Kuno welcomes 3 new cubs, Indian cheetah count rises to 38

Rediff.com1 days ago

cheetah Gamini was translocated to India from South Africa as part of the ambitious project to revive the population of the world's fastest land animal in India, which had gone extinct decades ago.

Ranji Trophy: Padikkal to lead K'taka against Punjab

Ranji Trophy: Padikkal to lead K'taka against Punjab

Rediff.com26 Jan 2026

Padikkal replaces Agarwal as Karnataka skipper; Injured Karun to miss Punjab game

Stunning Tableaux Dazzle Republic Day Parade

Stunning Tableaux Dazzle Republic Day Parade

Rediff.com26 Jan 2026

India's 77th Republic Day celebrations at Kartavya Path in New Delhi featured vibrant tableau, representing the nation's cultural diversity and achievements.

Sai Sudharsan sidelined with fracture, IPL in doubt

Sai Sudharsan sidelined with fracture, IPL in doubt

Rediff.com2 Jan 2026

Sai Sudharsan could be side-lined for more than a month after sustaining a rib fracture during a recent Vijay Hazare Trophy game against Madhya Pradesh

Ranji Trophy: Gill misfires as Saurashtra hammer Punjab

Ranji Trophy: Gill misfires as Saurashtra hammer Punjab

Rediff.com23 Jan 2026

Star batter Shubman Gill endured his second successive unproductive outing as Punjab faltered against Saurashtra spinners, going down by 194 runs on the second day of their Ranji Trophy Elite Group B match, in Rajkot, on Friday.

BSP to support Congress in Madhya Pradesh

BSP to support Congress in Madhya Pradesh

Rediff.com12 Dec 2018

"We don't agree with the ideology of the Congress. But we will support it to keep the BJP out of power," Mayawati said.

Who is Mohan Yadav, BJP's surprise pick for Madhya Pradesh CM

Who is Mohan Yadav, BJP's surprise pick for Madhya Pradesh CM

Rediff.com11 Dec 2023

Chief Minister-designate Mohan Yadav, an OBC leader and three-time Bharatiya Janata Party MLA, started his political career when he was a student and rose to become higher education minister of Madhya Pradesh where he announced to make Hindu epic Ramcharitmanas as an optional subject in colleges in 2021.

'Madhya Pradesh virus' won't enter Maharashtra: Raut

'Madhya Pradesh virus' won't enter Maharashtra: Raut

Rediff.com11 Mar 2020

The Shiv Sena is leading a coalition government in Maharashtra with the Nationlaist Congress Party and the Congress.

Vijay Hazare semis: In-form Prabhsimran to be key for Punjab

Vijay Hazare semis: In-form Prabhsimran to be key for Punjab

Rediff.com15 Jan 2026

Riding on momentum gained from Mumbai win, Punjab to take on Saurashtra in VHT semis

Cheetah project sees promise; 12 cubs born in Kuno, total count at 30

Cheetah project sees promise; 12 cubs born in Kuno, total count at 30

Rediff.com31 Dec 2025

The cheetah reintroduction project in India made significant progress in 2025, with the birth of 12 cubs at Kuno National Park. Despite some deaths, the cheetah population in India has reached 30, and further expansion of the project is planned.