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Indore teacher stripped, thrashed for 'obscene acts' with student

Indore teacher stripped, thrashed for 'obscene acts' with student

Rediff.com13 Sep 2023

A teacher of a private coaching institute in Madhya Pradesh's Indore was stripped and beaten up on Wednesday by a group of people, who later took him to a police station for allegedly indulging in obscene acts with a 17-year-old girl preparing for NEET exam, an official said.

BJP's 3-day crash course for MP leaders amid over Op Sindoor remarks

BJP's 3-day crash course for MP leaders amid over Op Sindoor remarks

Rediff.com26 May 2025

The ruling BJP in Madhya Pradesh will hold a three-day training camp for its leaders from June 14 in Pachmarhi in Narmadapuram. The move comes amid the party facing flak for some statements from its leaders post Operation Sindoor. BJP president JP Nadda and Union Home Minister Amit Shah have been invited to the camp to lecture the party cadre. The BJP said the event was pre-planned and was a routine affair, but the camp is seen as an attempt to discipline party leaders who have been making controversial statements.

What Went Wrong For India In Indore Test

What Went Wrong For India In Indore Test

Rediff.com3 Mar 2023

Poor batting was at the heart of the debacle.

Here's what the Aussies MUST do in Indore Test

Here's what the Aussies MUST do in Indore Test

Rediff.com28 Feb 2023

Play three pacers, include Boland in Indore, says Kasprowicz

Kothari beats Advani to win National Billiards title

Kothari beats Advani to win National Billiards title

Rediff.com25 Jan 2025

Sourav Kothari outclassed Pankaj Advani 4-2 in the final of the National Billiards and Snooker Championship in Indore on Saturday.

MP: Denied Holi celebration, college students take 150 hostage

MP: Denied Holi celebration, college students take 150 hostage

Rediff.com28 Feb 2025

A college in Madhya Pradesh's Indore has expelled four student leaders after they were found guilty of holding 150 people, including the female principal and professors, hostage for denial of permission to a Holi programme on the campus, its top official said on Friday.

'I Am The Madhav Mishra Of Acting'

'I Am The Madhav Mishra Of Acting'

Rediff.com29 May 2025

'As an actor I feel I have a strong relatability with the common Indian.' 'Madhav Mishra is not a character of cinema, he is a character from and of our society.'

Remarks on Col Qureshi: SC to hear MP minister's plea on Monday

Remarks on Col Qureshi: SC to hear MP minister's plea on Monday

Rediff.com16 May 2025

A bench of Justices Surya Kant and N Kotiswar Singh deferred the hearing on Shah's plea after his counsel and senior advocate Maninder Singh made a request.

SEE: Skipper Patidar reflects on his journey at RCB

SEE: Skipper Patidar reflects on his journey at RCB

Rediff.com16 May 2025

Speaking on RCB Podcast, Patidar said of his captaincy journey: 'I had a lot of questions like, there are so many (big players) in the team. Virat Kohli is such a big player, how will you do it under him. I know how supportive he is about this (captaincy change).

Flash floods claim 5 lives in Himachal, 3 in Jammu; red alert in Kerala

Flash floods claim 5 lives in Himachal, 3 in Jammu; red alert in Kerala

Rediff.com27 Jun 2025

While two bodies were recovered on Wednesday, the death toll climbed to four on Thursday after the recovery of two more bodies from the Indira Priyadarshini Hydroelectric project site in Kangra district.

50 people have been killed in stampedes this year

50 people have been killed in stampedes this year

Rediff.com4 Jun 2025

The Royal Challenger's Bengaluru parade in celebration of the team's maiden Indian Premiere League win in 18 years turned into tragedy as at least 11 fans died and several were injured in a stampede near the Chinnaswamy Stadium on Wednesday.

Ambedkar statue stolen from MP village two days after installation

Ambedkar statue stolen from MP village two days after installation

Rediff.com13 Mar 2025

A statue of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, the chief architect of the Indian Constitution, was stolen from a village in Madhya Pradesh's Chhatarpur district just two days after it was installed. Police have registered a case of theft and are investigating the incident. The statue was installed in Bari village on Tuesday and was reported missing on Thursday. The villagers had crowdfunded to purchase the statue. Police have detained two suspects in connection with the theft.

When wives kill: Women, crime, and breaking of stereotypes

When wives kill: Women, crime, and breaking of stereotypes

Rediff.com18 Jun 2025

Until they were arrested on charges of murdering their husbands. That they were women from small towns who broke out of stereotype in the most brutal way possible led to sensational headlines, frantic curiosity and also gave fodder to a series of misogynistic memes and jokes.

From CM's wife to Col Qureshi: Vijay Shah's trail of foul remarks

From CM's wife to Col Qureshi: Vijay Shah's trail of foul remarks

Rediff.com16 May 2025

For Madhya Pradesh Tribal Affairs Minister Vijay Shah, currently under fire for his comments aimed at Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, this is not the first time he has been embroiled in a controversy.

India vs Australia 3rd Test shifted to Indore over outfield concerns

India vs Australia 3rd Test shifted to Indore over outfield concerns

Rediff.com13 Feb 2023

The third Test match between India and Australia has been shifted to Indore following concerns about the quality of the outfield at the original venue in Dharamsala.

'In CCTV Footage, 'Sonam Was Looking To Be In Panic'

'In CCTV Footage, 'Sonam Was Looking To Be In Panic'

Rediff.com9 Jun 2025

'I feel the murderers had done a recce of this place before murdering Raja.' 'It is isolated, there are no CCTV cameras.' 'It was a fit place to commit the crime.'

MP minister refers to Col Quershi as 'sister of terrorists', apologises

MP minister refers to Col Quershi as 'sister of terrorists', apologises

Rediff.com14 May 2025

Madhya Pradesh Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party leader Vijay Shah has sparked a major controversy with objectionable comments that appeared to be directed at Colonel Sofia Qureshi, whom he tried to project as a 'sister of terrorists'.

The Man Who Led RCB To Paradise

The Man Who Led RCB To Paradise

Rediff.com4 Jun 2025

Rajat Patidar's astute captaincy has been apparent throughout this season, be it bowling changes or field placements, he has been spot on. Unlike other franchises where captaining big egos has not sat well with certain players, Patidar has commanded the respect of his senior India as well as international team-mates.

Can Jains seek relief under Hindu Marriage Act? HC to decide

Can Jains seek relief under Hindu Marriage Act? HC to decide

Rediff.com18 Feb 2025

The Madhya Pradesh High Court will decide whether Jain individuals can seek relief under the Hindu Marriage Act, including divorce by mutual consent. This decision stems from a family court's refusal to accept a divorce petition from a Jain software engineer, citing the community's minority status. The high court appointed an amicus curiae to assist in the case, and the next hearing is scheduled for March 18.

Be responsible!: SC raps MP minister over Col Sofiya slur

Be responsible!: SC raps MP minister over Col Sofiya slur

Rediff.com15 May 2025

Every word uttered by a minister has to be with a sense of responsibility at a time the country is undergoing "such a situation", the Supreme Court said on Thursday as it reprimanded Madhya Pradesh's Vijay Shah who is facing an FIR for his remarks targeting Col Sofiya Qureshi.

Uber Liable For Poor Service

Uber Liable For Poor Service

Rediff.com3 May 2025

Though Uber functions as a cab aggregator, the Delhi state commission ruled it should ensure timely and reliable delivery of services offered through its platform.

Fake cardiologist, hospital booked in Chh'garh ex-speaker's death case

Fake cardiologist, hospital booked in Chh'garh ex-speaker's death case

Rediff.com20 Apr 2025

A 'fake' cardiologist, Narendra Yadav alias Narendra John Camm, and a Bilaspur hospital have been booked for culpable homicide over the death of former Chhattisgarh assembly speaker Rajendra Prasad Shukla 19 years ago. Yadav, who was arrested over the death of seven patients after botched surgeries at a hospital in Damoh, Madhya Pradesh, had operated on Shukla at the private facility in Bilaspur, following which the ex-speaker died in 2006. Yadav's degree has been found to be fake, and his registration with the Indian Medical Council/Chhattisgarh Medical Council has not been traced. Police are investigating the case.

Jadeja records special double in Indore

Jadeja records special double in Indore

Rediff.com1 Mar 2023

Becomes only the second Indian to take 500 wickets and score 5,000 runs in international cricket.

Violence in MP, Gujarat during celebrations after India's CT win

Violence in MP, Gujarat during celebrations after India's CT win

Rediff.com10 Mar 2025

Tensions flared in Madhya Pradesh's Mhow town and Gandhinagar district of Gujarat amid celebrations of the Indian cricket team's victory in the ICC Champions Trophy, resulting in unrest and multiple arrests across the two states.

Guwahati to host maiden Test during India vs SA series

Guwahati to host maiden Test during India vs SA series

Rediff.com22 Mar 2025

This will be the maiden Test in Guwahati, which often hosts white-ball matches, and has also been hosting IPL matches for the last two seasons.

India's job market sees 41% growth in Feb

India's job market sees 41% growth in Feb

Rediff.com6 Mar 2025

India's job market continued its upward momentum in February, witnessing 41 per cent year-on-year growth mainly driven by freshers hiring, a report said on Thursday. In February, fresher hiring rose by 26 per cent year-on-year (YoY) reflecting sustained employer demand for entry-level talent, according to data by foundit (formerly Monster APAC and ME), Asia's jobs and talent platform.

Virat Kohli's Glorious Seven, Outpacing The Don

Virat Kohli's Glorious Seven, Outpacing The Don

Rediff.com13 May 2025

From July 2016 to October 2019, in just 1,176 days, Kohli crafted seven double centuries, including six at home. He still holds the record for most Test double centuries by a captain and an Indian cricketer.

Country, Army have bowed down before Modi, says MP deputy CM

Country, Army have bowed down before Modi, says MP deputy CM

Rediff.com16 May 2025

The controversy followed after another Madhya Pradesh minister, Vijay Shah, came under fire for remarks about Col Sofiya Qureshi who conducted media briefings on Operation Sindoor along with Wing Commander Vyomika Singh.

Gosh! Is That A Tiger On The Streets Of Indore?

Gosh! Is That A Tiger On The Streets Of Indore?

Rediff.com18 May 2023

Tiger was roaming in the streets of Indore on May 08. A state of panic ensued in the area after the incident.

It's Time to Update Army Regiment Names

It's Time to Update Army Regiment Names

Rediff.com2 Jul 2025

>The Indian Army still uses old British-era names and recruits soldiers based on caste or region, which hurts national unity, argues Colonel K Thammayya Udupa (retd).

Jilted lover caused Indore blaze that killed 7, arrested

Jilted lover caused Indore blaze that killed 7, arrested

Rediff.com8 May 2022

Upon seeing the police, the accused, Shubham aka Sanjay Dixit, 27, tried to flee and in the process fell on the road in Lohamandi area and got injured, Indore's Vijay Nagar police station in-charge Tehzeeb Qazi told PTI, adding that the man was being questioned.

Senior cop gets 'digital arrest' call during presser

Senior cop gets 'digital arrest' call during presser

Rediff.com24 Nov 2024

Some online fraudsters got their target and timing horribly wrong on Sunday after they attempted to 'digitally arrest' a senior police official with an automated call over 'credit card misuse' while he was addressing a press conference in Indore in Madhya Pradesh.

Rohit Sharma's Test Career In Numbers

Rohit Sharma's Test Career In Numbers

Rediff.com9 May 2025

All 12 of Rohit's Test hundreds came in the winning cause for India.

Border-Gavaskar Trophy: ICC rates Indore pitch poor

Border-Gavaskar Trophy: ICC rates Indore pitch "poor"

Rediff.com3 Mar 2023

Following the conclusion of the third Test of the Border Gavaskar, the ICC rated the Indore pitch 'poor'.

Adani in advance talks to acquire Emaar India

Adani in advance talks to acquire Emaar India

Rediff.com20 Mar 2025

Billionaire Gautam Adani's group is in advanced talks to acquire real estate company Emaar India for an enterprise value of around $1.4-1.5 billion as it looks to expand its property business, according to sources. Dubai-based Emaar Properties entered the Indian real estate market in 2005 in partnership with India's MGF Development and invested Rs 8,500 crore through the joint venture firm Emaar MGF Land.

Security of rape survivor's family tightened as Asaram gets 3-month bail

Security of rape survivor's family tightened as Asaram gets 3-month bail

Rediff.com1 Apr 2025

Following the granting of a three-month interim bail to religious preacher Asaram Bapu, police in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh, have heightened security measures at the residence of the rape survivor's family. The family, who have expressed concerns for their safety, will now need to inform the police before traveling outside the district. Asaram was convicted in 2018 for sexually assaulting a minor girl in 2013 and sentenced to life imprisonment. His latest conviction in Gujarat in 2023 resulted in another life sentence. The police have deployed a guard at the victim's house, provided personal gunners for her father and brother, and installed surveillance cameras. The police are also monitoring the area and have prohibited unauthorized gatherings. The victim's father expressed concern over Asaram's ability to manage his affairs from outside prison despite his health issues.

Coach Dravid defends 'poor' Indore pitch despite loss

Coach Dravid defends 'poor' Indore pitch despite loss

Rediff.com8 Mar 2023

India's head coach Rahul Dravid doesn't regret one bit playing the four-Test series against Australia on spinner-friendly tracks.

MP: Muslim bangle seller acquitted in 2021 molestation case

MP: Muslim bangle seller acquitted in 2021 molestation case

Rediff.com3 Dec 2024

A sessions court in Indore has acquitted a bangle seller from a minority community, accused of molesting a minor girl, noting that the prosecution failed to establish its case even by 'leshmatra' (an iota).

Indore shop gets bomb threat over Rahul yatra in city

Indore shop gets bomb threat over Rahul yatra in city

Rediff.com18 Nov 2022

A shop in Madhya Pradesh's Indore has received a letter threatening that bomb blasts would be carried out in the city if the participants of the Bharat Jodo Yatra led by Rahul Gandhi make a scheduled overnight stay at a local stadium on November 28, prompting the police to launch investigation, an official said on Friday.

India not 'lucky' on security front, stay vigilant: Rajnath to soldiers

India not 'lucky' on security front, stay vigilant: Rajnath to soldiers

Rediff.com29 Dec 2024

To make Bharat a developed and self-reliant country by 2047, the role of the Army is very crucial, said the defence minister.