Vote counting for the Datia Assembly by-election in Madhya Pradesh began Monday, necessitated by former MLA Rajendra Bharti's disqualification. BJP's Ashutosh Tiwari and Congress's Ghanshyam Singh are the main contenders among 21 candidates.
A new study identified the 2.56-billion-year-old Pichhore orbicular granite in Madhya Pradesh, India, as one of the world's oldest. Its rare spherical structures and evidence of crustal recycling offer crucial insights into Earth's earliest continental crust formation and geological processes.
A 12th-century sculpture from Madhya Pradesh, India, previously identified as Saraswati, has been re-identified as Goddess Gayatri. Archaeologists used digital documentation and iconographic analysis, noting the absence of a veena (a Saraswati attribute) and the presence of other symbols matching Gayatri's descriptions in ancient texts.
The Madhya Pradesh government's Housing Assistance Scheme provides financial aid to Scheduled Tribe (ST) students studying outside their hometown when government hostels are unavailable. Eligible students receive a monthly allowance of up to Rs 2,000 based on their study location.
A film producer staying in Datia, Madhya Pradesh, received death threats via WhatsApp calls and messages from Pakistani numbers. The caller warned him against releasing his upcoming film 'Kala Hiran' and threatened a bomb attack. Police have registered an FIR and are investigating.
Madhya Pradesh has reconstituted its Wakf Board in line with the amended Wakf Act, 2025, becoming the first state to do so. The 10-member board includes two Hindu members and has appointed Sanwar Patel as chairman.
Madhya Pradesh has become the first Indian state to reconstitute its Wakf Board under the Wakf (Amendment) Act, 2025, including two Hindu members for the first time. The move allows non-Muslims to join state Wakf Boards, with CM Mohan Yadav appointing Sanwar Patel as chairman.
Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav laid the foundation stone for Adani Defence and Aerospace's Rs 2,500 crore missile manufacturing facility in Shivpuri. The project aims to bolster India's defence supply chain and boost regional investment and employment.
Ahmedabad police uncovered an organized child begging network, identifying 276 trafficked children. Sarpanches in Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh allegedly acted as brokers, recruiting children from poor families for monetary gain, with plans for rehabilitation and criminal charges against exploiters.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court cautioned advocates against advising couples to seek police protection without genuine threat, calling it a potential ritual. The court questioned the practice after a woman stated she married willingly and faced no danger, yet an advocate charged Rs 40,000 for the marriage and protection.
The All India Dental Students & Surgeons Association (AIDSA) suspended Dr. Muskan Soni for five years over a social media post allegedly justifying the murder of businessman Ketan Agrawal. The post, which included the hashtag "I Hate Man", drew widespread criticism, and her apology was deemed insufficient by the association.
A young couple, Ritik Soni (26) and Muskan Jain (24), were found dead inside a car in Madhya Pradesh's Ashoknagar district. Police recovered a pistol, blood-stained axe, and cutter. Preliminary findings suggest a gunshot wound to the head for the male and multiple injuries for the female. Families suspect a pre-planned murder and allege police inaction.
Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav faces allegations of acquiring 137 plots (168 acres) in Ujjain for Rs 45 crore since Dec 2023, with opposition parties claiming BJP is plotting to replace him and two other CMs amid corruption claims.
Shivang Kumar, an all-rounder for Bundelkhand Bulls, defied expectations by developing into a chinaman bowler alongside his batting prowess. His unique skillset, honed through unconventional training and parental support, earned him a spot in the IPL with Sunrisers Hyderabad for Rs 30 lakh, highlighting the growing talent pool from the Madhya Pradesh League.
Nhóm trộm đột nhập nhà influencer Rachna ở Shivpuri, Ấn Độ, lấy đi 191.000 rupee tiền mặt và nhiều trang sức trị giá tổng cộng 800.000 rupee (224 triệu đồng). Cảnh sát nghi phạm phạm tội dựa trên các video cô đăng tải trên mạng xã hội.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has lifted a stay on an arrest warrant for Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee in a defamation case filed by Akash Vijayvargiya. The court dismissed Banerjee's petition after his absence during the hearing.
Police in Bhind, Madhya Pradesh, arrested four individuals, including two women, in connection with a sex racket involving blackmail and extortion. One of the arrested women has been undergoing HIV treatment for three years, and police seized videos from her.
The Madhya Pradesh Board of Secondary Education (MPBSE) has announced the results for the High School Second Examination 2026. Students can check their scores online via the official MPBSE website once the link is activated. The board offers a second chance for students to appear for examinations under its revised framework.
The Madhya Pradesh government offers a housing assistance scheme for Scheduled Caste (SC) students pursuing higher education away from home. Eligible SC students in rented accommodation can receive monthly stipends of up to Rs. 2,000, with amounts varying by location. Applications are submitted online via the MPTAAS portal.
Rahul Gandhi criticized the BJP's control over state institutions, including the legal system, bureaucracy, intelligence agencies, and the Election Commission, stating that elections are no longer free and fair. He also condemned PM Modi's silence on US ship attacks that killed three Indians.
The Supreme Court refused to stay the declaration of Rajya Sabha election results in Madhya Pradesh but agreed to hear Meenakshi Natarajan's plea challenging her candidature rejection on Friday.
BJP candidates Tarun Chugh, Rajneesh Agarwal, and Mahesh Kewat were elected unopposed to the Rajya Sabha in Madhya Pradesh after Congress nominee Meenakshi Natarajan's nomination was rejected. The Congress is appealing to the Supreme Court.
Congress shifts MLAs to Karnataka to prevent cross-voting in Rajya Sabha polls, alleging BJP poaching attempts with 'bags of notes'
India's Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved a Rs 4,415.60 crore project to upgrade and widen NH-347B in Madhya Pradesh. The 233.653 km project will improve connectivity, reduce travel time, and boost economic development.
