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Madhya Pradesh lines up big tourism plans

Madhya Pradesh lines up big tourism plans

Rediff.com27 Sep 2007

The Madhya Pradesh government is planning to launch 'Malwa Odyssey', a luxury train, linking its tourist destinations with Bhopal. Better connectivity to tourist spots through train and air, by air taxis and helicopter services will be ensured.

Interstate Spurious Drug Racket Busted In Delhi

Interstate Spurious Drug Racket Busted In Delhi

Rediff.com7 May 2026

Delhi Police have arrested four individuals involved in an interstate racket manufacturing and distributing counterfeit prescription drugs, uncovering an illegal processing unit in Delhi.

Madhya Pradesh, Uttaranchal, Assam Results on SMS

Madhya Pradesh, Uttaranchal, Assam Results on SMS

Rediff.com29 May 2010

Madhya Pradesh, Uttaranchal, Assam results on SMS

Violence rocks Madhya Pradesh cities, 24 injured

Violence rocks Madhya Pradesh cities, 24 injured

Rediff.com3 Apr 2007

Twelve people were injured in Jabalpur as Hindu activists and members of the Christian community clashed last night after allegations of forced religious conversions were made by Hindu groups.

Kerala Police Arrest Two Women After Decade-Long Manhunt in Kannur Murder Case

Kerala Police Arrest Two Women After Decade-Long Manhunt in Kannur Murder Case

Rediff.com14 Mar 2026

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 were apprehended in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, following an extensive investigation by the Crime Branch.

MP Official Uses Authority to Recover Stolen Slippers

MP Official Uses Authority to Recover Stolen Slippers

Rediff.com3 Mar 2026

A revenue department official in Madhya Pradesh used his authority to track down and seek legal action against a man who allegedly stole his slippers from a temple.

Proteas visit Tiger reserve in Madhya Pradesh

Proteas visit Tiger reserve in Madhya Pradesh

Rediff.com30 Nov 2015

"Awesome Tiger safari this morning. Dead eye Dale spotted Mr Tiger hiding in the bush, he kindly...." tweeted Steyn.

Indore Organisation Burns Effigies of Women Accused of Child Murder

Indore Organisation Burns Effigies of Women Accused of Child Murder

Rediff.com2 Mar 2026

A social organisation in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, staged a controversial protest during 'Holika Dahan', burning pictures of 11 women accused of murdering children, prompting a police investigation.

Gondia Villagers Block Road After Woman Killed by Sand Truck

Gondia Villagers Block Road After Woman Killed by Sand Truck

Rediff.com3 Apr 2026

Villagers in Gondia, Maharashtra, blocked a road to protest illegal sand mining after a woman was killed by a truck carrying illegally excavated sand. The protest highlights concerns about reckless driving and the dangers posed by illegal mining activities in the region.

Madhya Pradesh: Gaur forms 32-member ministry

Madhya Pradesh: Gaur forms 32-member ministry

Rediff.com27 Aug 2004

Sixteen of them were sworn in as Cabinet ministers and three as ministers of state with independent charge.

Cops vs cops: 'A cup of tea would have been nice'

Cops vs cops: 'A cup of tea would have been nice'

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

A deadlock between Delhi Police and Himachal Pradesh Police occurred over the arrest of three people in connection with a protest at the AI Impact Summit, leading to a nightlong impasse and accusations of obstruction of justice.

Dharmendra Pradhan Advocates for 'Mahakal Standard Time'

Dharmendra Pradhan Advocates for 'Mahakal Standard Time'

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan advocates for the establishment of 'Mahakal Standard Time' based on Ujjain's historical significance in time calculation, challenging the dominance of Greenwich Mean Time.

LS to debate efforts to wipe out Maoist threat on Monday

LS to debate efforts to wipe out Maoist threat on Monday

Rediff.com29 Mar 2026

The Lok Sabha will hold a discussion on efforts to eliminate left-wing extremism (LWE) in India, ahead of the government's deadline. The debate will cover the government's strategy, review of affected regions, and future plans, including potential withdrawal of security forces and launch of welfare schemes.

Gwalior Wedding Descends into Chaos After Liquor Demand

Gwalior Wedding Descends into Chaos After Liquor Demand

Rediff.com2 Apr 2026

A wedding celebration in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, turned violent after guests, upset at not being served liquor, allegedly assaulted the bride, groom, and their family members. The incident occurred in Patai village, with the accused also allegedly stealing household items and money.

Actress Claims Director Abused Her, Fears for Her Life

Actress Claims Director Abused Her, Fears for Her Life

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

A young Indian actress has publicly accused a film director of abuse and claims she and her husband are receiving death threats. She is seeking protection from the central and state governments.

Four Get Life for Burning Three Alive in SUV Over Love Affair

Four Get Life for Burning Three Alive in SUV Over Love Affair

Rediff.com3 Mar 2026

A court in Seoni, Madhya Pradesh, sentenced four men to life imprisonment for the murder of three people who were burned alive in a sports utility vehicle (SUV) in 2015. The crime was motivated by a love affair and family rivalry.

It's now or never for us in Madhya Pradesh: Scindia

It's now or never for us in Madhya Pradesh: Scindia

Rediff.com18 Nov 2018

Scindia sought to steer clear of reports about rift among party leaders for the chief ministerial post.

Kejriwal skips ED summons, campaigns in Madhya Pradesh; BJP sees red

Kejriwal skips ED summons, campaigns in Madhya Pradesh; BJP sees red

Rediff.com2 Nov 2023

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday did not appear before the Enforcement Directorate for questioning in a case linked to the now scrapped Delhi excise policy and wrote to the central agency demanding the "recall" of its summons to him, calling it "vague, motivated and unsustainable in law".

Madhya Pradesh CM 'humble' like Vajpayee, says Advani

Madhya Pradesh CM 'humble' like Vajpayee, says Advani

Rediff.com1 Jun 2013

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan is "humble" like Atal Behari Vajpayee and BJP wants both Chouhan and Narendra Modi "play a major role" in securing India an important place in the world, senior party leader L K Advani said.

8 killed in house fire after explosion at EV charging point in Indore

8 killed in house fire after explosion at EV charging point in Indore

Rediff.com18 Mar 2026

A fire in Indore, India, killed eight members of a family after an explosion at an electric vehicle (EV) charging point outside their house. The Madhya Pradesh government has ordered an investigation and plans to create a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for EV charging.

Amid Vyapam heat, BJP sweeps Madhya Pradesh civic body polls

Amid Vyapam heat, BJP sweeps Madhya Pradesh civic body polls

Rediff.com16 Aug 2015

The ruling party won eight out of 10 civic bodies, votes for which were cast on August 12.

Harbhajan Singh shares expertise with young spinners at BCCI Centre of Excellence

Harbhajan Singh shares expertise with young spinners at BCCI Centre of Excellence

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

Former Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh conducted a specialised training camp for emerging off-spinners at the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru, providing technical and tactical insights to help prepare them for top-tier cricket.

Rahul Gandhi Accuses Modi, Mamata Of Failing The Poor

Rahul Gandhi Accuses Modi, Mamata Of Failing The Poor

Rediff.com25 Apr 2026

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, accusing them of prioritising the wealthy over the poor and failing to create job opportunities.

Union minister Pradhan wants Mahakal Standard Time to replace GMT

Union minister Pradhan wants Mahakal Standard Time to replace GMT

Rediff.com3 Apr 2026

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has advocated for the establishment of 'Mahakal Standard Time' (MST), citing Ujjain's historical significance as a centre for time calculation and astronomy.

Ranchi Gears Up For Hockey India Sub Junior Women's National Championship

Ranchi Gears Up For Hockey India Sub Junior Women's National Championship

Rediff.com31 Mar 2026

The 16th Hockey India Sub Junior Women's National Championship is set to commence in Ranchi, featuring 29 teams competing across three divisions in a promotion and relegation format.

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.

On the run for 6 months, Punjab AAP MLA nabbed in rape case from MP

On the run for 6 months, Punjab AAP MLA nabbed in rape case from MP

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

AAP MLA Harmeet Singh Pathanmajra has been arrested in Madhya Pradesh after escaping police custody in a rape case. This marks the sixth arrest of an AAP legislator in Punjab since the Bhagwant Mann government took office.

Hyderabad Woman Ends Life Allegedly Over Dowry Demands

Hyderabad Woman Ends Life Allegedly Over Dowry Demands

Rediff.com2 Apr 2026

A 26-year-old woman software professional in Hyderabad allegedly died by suicide due to harassment by her husband for additional dowry. Police have arrested the husband and are investigating the case.

Pankaj Advani Advances to Semifinals in National 9-Ball Pool Championship

Pankaj Advani Advances to Semifinals in National 9-Ball Pool Championship

Rediff.com29 Mar 2026

Pankaj Advani progresses to the semifinals of the 9-ball Pool National Championships after a dominant performance, showcasing his versatility across cue sports.

Underrated Madhya Pradesh CM a counterweight to Modi?

Underrated Madhya Pradesh CM a counterweight to Modi?

Rediff.com22 Jan 2013

Shivraj Singh Chouhan is a man to watch. He could give Modi a run for his money on the acceptability index, writes Aditi Phadnis

Muslim village targeted in Madhya Pradesh

Muslim village targeted in Madhya Pradesh

Rediff.com11 Jan 2021

'These villages have never seen a communal dispute, let alone communal violence.' 'Are attempts to create a communal divide acceptable to the MP administration?'

US Returns Millions Worth Of Stolen Antiquities To India

US Returns Millions Worth Of Stolen Antiquities To India

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

The United States has returned 657 antiquities, valued at nearly USD 14 million, to India after recovering them from trafficking networks. The artifacts were recovered following investigations into networks linked to Subhash Kapoor and Nancy Wiener.

Year-end 2012: The year that was for Madhya Pradesh

Year-end 2012: The year that was for Madhya Pradesh

Rediff.com21 Dec 2012

The year 2012 will be remembered in Madhya Pradesh mostly for the hectic political activities in view of next year's crucial assembly elections.

Congress MLA Rajendra Bharti Convicted in Cheating Case

Congress MLA Rajendra Bharti Convicted in Cheating Case

Rediff.com1 Apr 2026

A Delhi court has convicted Congress MLA Rajendra Bharti and a former bank employee in a case involving cheating and forgery of bank records to illegally obtain interest payments.

Five-year-old Madhya Pradesh rape victim dies

Five-year-old Madhya Pradesh rape victim dies

Rediff.com30 Apr 2013

The five-year-old rape victim from Ghansor in Madhya Pradesh's Seoni District, who was battling for her life, has died of a cardiac arrest at the privately-run Care Hospital in Nagpur. Doctors said that the child died at 7.45 pm on Monday after all efforts to revive her through cardiopulmonary resuscitation had failed.

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.

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.

Women's Rowing Team Gears Up for Asian Games with National Camp

Women's Rowing Team Gears Up for Asian Games with National Camp

Rediff.com27 Mar 2026

A 51-day national rowing camp for women has commenced in Gorakhpur to strengthen the team's preparations for the Asian Games in Japan later this year. The camp, organised by the Sports Authority of India, focuses on training rowers for the continental event.