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How Police Cracked Interstate Cannabis Smuggling Ring

How Police Cracked Interstate Cannabis Smuggling Ring

Rediff.com20 Apr 2026

A Special Investigation Team (SIT) of Madhya Pradesh Police dismantled an interstate cannabis smuggling syndicate, arresting six individuals from Odisha, Rajasthan, and Madhya Pradesh after a 25,000 km investigation.

Illegal Animal Waste Processing Unit Busted In Khandwa

Illegal Animal Waste Processing Unit Busted In Khandwa

Rediff.com24 Apr 2026

Authorities in Khandwa, Madhya Pradesh, have dismantled an illegal animal waste processing unit, seizing significant quantities of animal by-products and detaining the operator for questioning.

Twisha Sharma Dowry Death Case: Husband Arrested, Second Autopsy Ordered

Twisha Sharma Dowry Death Case: Husband Arrested, Second Autopsy Ordered

Rediff.com22 May 2026

The Twisha Sharma dowry death case has seen significant developments, including the arrest of her husband and a court order for a second autopsy by AIIMS Delhi. The family alleges dowry harassment, while the in-laws claim drug addiction.

Delhi Police Busts Interstate Cyber Fraud Ring Linked To Cambodia

Delhi Police Busts Interstate Cyber Fraud Ring Linked To Cambodia

Rediff.com20 May 2026

Delhi Police have dismantled an interstate cyber fraud syndicate with links to foreign operators in Cambodia, arresting eight individuals involved in an online investment scam. The accused, including those with advanced educational qualifications, allegedly defrauded a complainant of Rs 24 lakh through a fake online trading platform.

Woman Killed In Tiger Attack Near Bandhavgarh Reserve

Woman Killed In Tiger Attack Near Bandhavgarh Reserve

Rediff.com24 May 2026

A tiger strayed into a residential area near the Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve in Madhya Pradesh, killing a woman and injuring four others. The incident sparked protests by villagers who accused forest officials of negligence.

Woman Killed In Tiger Attack Near Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve

Woman Killed In Tiger Attack Near Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve

Rediff.com24 May 2026

A tiger strayed into a residential area near the Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve in Madhya Pradesh, killing a woman and injuring four others. The incident sparked protests by villagers who accused forest officials of negligence.

Twisha Sharma Death Case: Husband Remanded To CBI Custody

Twisha Sharma Death Case: Husband Remanded To CBI Custody

Rediff.com27 May 2026

A court in Bhopal has remanded Samarth Singh, the husband of deceased model-actor Twisha Sharma, to CBI custody as the agency takes over the investigation into her death.

HC upholds death sentences for 38 IM men in 2008 Ahmedabad serial blasts

HC upholds death sentences for 38 IM men in 2008 Ahmedabad serial blasts

Rediff.com7 Jul 2026

The Gujarat High Court has upheld the death sentences for 38 Indian Mujahideen operatives and life imprisonment for 11 others involved in the 2008 Ahmedabad serial blasts, which killed 56 people. The court also directed the state government to pay significant compensation to victims' families and those grievously injured.

Goa's Chigurupati Ready For India U-19 Battle In Sri Lanka

Goa's Chigurupati Ready For India U-19 Battle In Sri Lanka

Rediff.com7 Jul 2026

Goa's Venkata Chigurupati has earned his maiden India Under-19 call-up for the Sri Lanka tour after a standout season of 49 wickets and 380 runs, as the fast-bowling all-rounder sets his sights on the U-19 World Cup and a future in India's Test team.

Dev Kumar Meena Wins Gold, Both Set National Pole Vault Record

Dev Kumar Meena Wins Gold, Both Set National Pole Vault Record

Rediff.com24 May 2026

Madhya Pradesh's Dev Kumar Meena won gold in pole vault at the National Senior Athletics Federation Competition, with both he and Kuldeep Kumar setting a new national record. Several other athletes also achieved Commonwealth Games qualification marks.

Twisha Sharma Death: Husband Arrested, Remanded For Questioning

Twisha Sharma Death: Husband Arrested, Remanded For Questioning

Rediff.com23 May 2026

Samarth Singh, the husband of model-turned-actor Twisha Sharma, has been arrested in connection with her death and brought to Bhopal. Police are seeking his custodial remand for questioning. Sharma was found dead at her home on May 12, with her family alleging dowry harassment.

India bags first-ever vice presidency of Paris-based financial watchdog FATF

India bags first-ever vice presidency of Paris-based financial watchdog FATF

Rediff.com20 Jun 2026

India was on Friday accorded the vice presidency of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), the global body that sets standards for combating money laundering and terrorist financing, for the first time.

Supreme Court gets 5 new judges; strength to go up to 37

Supreme Court gets 5 new judges; strength to go up to 37

Rediff.com1 Jun 2026

Five new judges have been appointed to the Supreme Court, bringing the total number of judges to 37, just one short of the sanctioned strength of 38.

POCSO Case Filed Against VHP Leader, Film Director In Kerala

POCSO Case Filed Against VHP Leader, Film Director In Kerala

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

An FIR under the POCSO Act has been lodged against four persons, including a VHP leader and a film director, based on a complaint by a girl who gained attention during the Prayagraj Kumbh Mela and later married a Muslim man in Kerala.

MP Student Dies by Suicide After Class 12 Exam Results

MP Student Dies by Suicide After Class 12 Exam Results

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

A 17-year-old girl in Madhya Pradesh's Chhatarpur district died by suicide after apparently failing her Class 12 board exam, marking the second such incident following the release of MPBSE results.

PepsiCo India to invest Rs 5,700 crore by 2030 to boost production

PepsiCo India to invest Rs 5,700 crore by 2030 to boost production

Rediff.com20 May 2026

PepsiCo India plans a significant investment of Rs 5,700 crore by 2030 to enhance its production capabilities, focusing on its concentrate plant in Madhya Pradesh, a unit in Assam, and land acquisition in Tamil Nadu to expand its snack business footprint in South India.

Police Encounter Leads To Cow Smuggler's Arrest In Nuh

Police Encounter Leads To Cow Smuggler's Arrest In Nuh

Rediff.com9 Jun 2026

Nuh police apprehended an alleged cow smuggler, identified as Aslam, following a brief encounter on the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway. The accused sustained gunshot injuries and was hospitalised, while an accomplice managed to flee. Police recovered five cattle, an illegal firearm, and cartridges from the scene.

Farmer arrested after tiger electrocuted in MP; toll touches 25 this year

Farmer arrested after tiger electrocuted in MP; toll touches 25 this year

Rediff.com27 Apr 2026

A sub-adult tiger was found electrocuted and dumped in a well in Seoni district, Madhya Pradesh. The farmer who owns the well has been arrested. This incident brings the total number of tiger deaths in the state to 25 since January, raising concerns about wildlife protection.

Woman killed in tiger attack in MP; angry villagers assault forest ranger

Woman killed in tiger attack in MP; angry villagers assault forest ranger

Rediff.com25 May 2026

A tiger strayed into a residential area near the Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve in Madhya Pradesh, killing a woman and injuring four others. The incident sparked protests by villagers who accused forest officials of negligence, leading to a tense situation.

Punjab, UP, MP Secure Semifinal Berths at Hockey India Sub Junior National Championship

Punjab, UP, MP Secure Semifinal Berths at Hockey India Sub Junior National Championship

Rediff.com9 Apr 2026

Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, and Madhya Pradesh secured victories in their respective quarterfinal matches at the 16th Hockey India Sub Junior National Championship in Rajgir.

SC dismisses Natarajan's plea against nomination rejection

SC dismisses Natarajan's plea against nomination rejection

Rediff.com12 Jun 2026

The Supreme Court dismissed Congress leader Meenakshi Natarajan's challenge to her rejected Rajya Sabha nomination, reaffirming that the Election Commission is the sole recourse for such disputes and citing Article 329(b) of the Constitution which bars judicial interference in electoral matters.

Twisha Sharma Death: Accused 'Fully Cooperating' With Probe

Twisha Sharma Death: Accused 'Fully Cooperating' With Probe

Rediff.com24 May 2026

The lawyer for ex-judge Giribala Singh and her son Samarth Singh stated that his clients are fully cooperating in the probe into the Twisha Sharma dowry death case, a day after the Supreme Court took suo motu cognisance of the matter.

16 Die In Dhar District Road Accident

16 Die In Dhar District Road Accident

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

Sixteen people have died in a collision between a pick-up van and an SUV in Madhya Pradesh's Dhar district. The accident occurred when the van, carrying labourers, overturned and collided with the SUV on the Indore-Ahmedabad National Highway.

Anti-Corruption Bureau Nabs MVI For Bribery In Nagpur

Anti-Corruption Bureau Nabs MVI For Bribery In Nagpur

Rediff.com12 Jun 2026

A Motor Vehicle Inspector (MVI) in Nagpur, Sajan Shaligramji Shende, who had previously filed a complaint with the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) about corruption within the RTO, has himself been arrested in a bribery case. Shende was allegedly involved in illegally collecting money at the Khursapar RTO border checkpost. The ACB acted on a complaint from a truck owner regarding a Rs 500 bribe, leading to the arrest of Shende and another individual, Praveen Baburao Gaidhane, and the recovery of Rs 47,000 in cash. Both are booked under the Prevention of Corruption Act.

Empty Buses Catch Fire At Indore Depot, Sparking Protests

Empty Buses Catch Fire At Indore Depot, Sparking Protests

Rediff.com11 May 2026

A fire at a private bus depot in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, destroyed three buses and several motorcycles, leading to protests over safety concerns in the residential area.

Bargi survivor alleges negligence, recalls last-minute rush for life jackets

Bargi survivor alleges negligence, recalls last-minute rush for life jackets

Rediff.com1 May 2026

A woman from Delhi recounts the harrowing experience of a boat capsizing at Bargi Dam in Madhya Pradesh, highlighting alleged negligence and lack of safety measures.

Maa Behen Recipe: Kadaknath Chicken Masala

Maa Behen Recipe: Kadaknath Chicken Masala

Rediff.com11 Jun 2026

With its high iron content, unique black colour, intense flavour profile, Kadaknath chicken is sought after by chefs and gourmands alike.

From Kaziranga to Kanha: Wild water buffaloes being translocated 2000 km

From Kaziranga to Kanha: Wild water buffaloes being translocated 2000 km

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

Officials say the move represents the species' return after nearly a century, filling a long-standing ecological void. The animals, transported under strict veterinary supervision in specially designed crates, will initially be kept in soft-release enclosures to help them adapt before being fully released into the wild.

POCSO Case Filed Against VHP Leader, Director After Complaint

POCSO Case Filed Against VHP Leader, Director After Complaint

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

A POCSO case has been filed against a VHP leader and a film director, among others, following a complaint by a girl who gained attention during the Prayagraj Kumbh Mela and later married a Muslim man in Kerala.

Cabinet reshuffle imminent; Pradhan, a few others likely to lose ministry

Cabinet reshuffle imminent; Pradhan, a few others likely to lose ministry

Rediff.com28 Jun 2026

There are strong possibilities of some Union ministers being sent to take organisational roles in the BJP and party office-bearers being inducted into the Modi ministry.

WFI Stops Under-17 Wrestler With Conflicting Birth Certificates

WFI Stops Under-17 Wrestler With Conflicting Birth Certificates

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) barred an under-17 wrestler from the National Championships after her father presented two different birth certificates, highlighting concerns about document verification.

WFI Stops Under-17 Wrestler With Discrepant Birth Certificates

WFI Stops Under-17 Wrestler With Discrepant Birth Certificates

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) barred an under-17 wrestler from the National Championships after her father presented two different birth certificates, highlighting issues in document verification.

Twisha Sharma case: HC cancels mother-in-law's pre-arrest bail

Twisha Sharma case: HC cancels mother-in-law's pre-arrest bail

Rediff.com28 May 2026

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has overturned the anticipatory bail of former judge Giribala Singh, who is accused in the death of her daughter-in-law, Twisha Sharma, citing factual aspects of the case and allegations against her.

Family Protests Woman's Death, Demands Fresh Autopsy At AIIMS Delhi

Family Protests Woman's Death, Demands Fresh Autopsy At AIIMS Delhi

Rediff.com18 May 2026

The family of a 33-year-old woman, Twisha Sharma, who was found dead in Bhopal, staged a protest demanding a fresh post-mortem examination at AIIMS Delhi, alleging dowry harassment and murder against her husband and mother-in-law.

Morena Administration Halts Sand Mining Following Supreme Court Intervention

Morena Administration Halts Sand Mining Following Supreme Court Intervention

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

The Morena administration in Madhya Pradesh has banned sand mining and transportation from the Chambal River, along with restricting fuel sales to unregistered vehicles, following criticism from the Supreme Court regarding illegal mining activities.

How BJP Celebrated Modi's Milestone

How BJP Celebrated Modi's Milestone

Rediff.com10 Jun 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has made history by becoming India's longest continuously serving elected prime minister.

Sweet Shop Helper Nabbed For Stealing Lakhs From Delhi Shop

Sweet Shop Helper Nabbed For Stealing Lakhs From Delhi Shop

Rediff.com2 May 2026

A 47-year-old helper at a sweet shop was apprehended from Madhya Pradesh's Gwalior for allegedly stealing Rs 3.85 lakh from his employer in central Delhi.

Indore Police Get Drone Unit To Boost Security, Crowd Control

Indore Police Get Drone Unit To Boost Security, Crowd Control

Rediff.com31 May 2026

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav launched Indore's first district drone unit, equipping the police with advanced aerial systems for law enforcement, crowd management, and surveillance.

Hyderabad Police Nab Delivery Riders In Brutal Murder Case

Hyderabad Police Nab Delivery Riders In Brutal Murder Case

Rediff.com8 Jun 2026

Two delivery riders have been arrested in Hyderabad for allegedly murdering a 38-year-old mason from Madhya Pradesh during a robbery attempt. The accused confessed to killing the victim after he resisted their attempt to steal his mobile phone and money.

12 labourers killed, 20 injured in MP road accident

12 labourers killed, 20 injured in MP road accident

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

A road accident in the Dhar district of Madhya Pradesh resulted in the death of 12 labourers and injuries to 20 others. The incident occurred when a pick-up van carrying the labourers overturned and collided with an SUV. Authorities are investigating the accident, and compensation has been announced for the victims' families and the injured.