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.
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav announced the state's commitment to implementing a Uniform Civil Code (UCC). A committee, led by a former Supreme Court judge, has been formed to gather public feedback from all religious communities across districts. A dedicated website has been launched for suggestions.
42 grooms from Madhya Pradesh were duped in a mass marriage scam where organizers promised marriages with girls from an Indore orphanage, collecting Rs 12,000-Rs 20,000 per family, only to reveal no actual brides, using social media images as bait.
The CBI has taken over the investigation into the Twisha Sharma death case following a Supreme Court directive. The FIR, originally filed in Bhopal, has been re-registered by the CBI, which will begin its probe on Tuesday. The apex court also ordered both families to refrain from media interviews.
Madhya Pradesh athletes Dev Kumar Meena and Kuldeep Kumar broke the national pole vault record at the National Senior Athletics Federation Competition in Ranchi, clearing 5.45m. Despite their achievement, they were seen travelling by e-rickshaw with their equipment, drawing criticism online.
Twisha Sharma's father, Navnidhi Sharma, expressed hope for justice as an AIIMS medical team arrived in Bhopal to conduct a second post-mortem, following the Supreme Court's suo motu cognisance of the case. Her husband, Samarth Singh, has been remanded to police custody.
Twisha Sharma's father is hopeful for justice as an AIIMS medical team conducts a second post-mortem following the Madhya Pradesh High Court's directive. The Supreme Court has taken suo motu cognisance of the case, and her husband has been remanded to police custody.
The MP High Court has ordered the state government to arrange for a specialized team of doctors from AIIMS, Delhi, to conduct a second autopsy on Twisha Sharma's body in Bhopal. This decision comes after a judicial magistrate had previously rejected the family's request.
Samarth Singh, accused in Twisha Sharma's dowry death, expresses willingness to surrender. Court also hears plea for second post-mortem and cancellation of anticipatory bail for mother-in-law.
Madhya Pradesh govt orders CBI probe into Twisha Sharma's death amid allegations. Her mother-in-law, a former judge, faces bail cancellation and review of her position. Husband is absconding.
Family of a woman found dead in Bhopal protested, demanding a fresh post-mortem in Delhi. Police formed an SIT to investigate dowry harassment allegations against her husband and his mother, a former judge.
Two Rajdhani trains caught fire in the Ratlam railway division of Madhya Pradesh, on April 18, 2011, and May 17, 2026. Both incidents resulted in zero casualties, with passengers evacuated safely. The 2011 fire affected four compartments, while the 2026 fire was limited to one compartment.
A fire broke out in the B-1 AC coach of the Thiruvananthapuram-Hazrat Nizamuddin Rajdhani Express in Madhya Pradesh's Ratlam district early Sunday. The coach, carrying 68 passengers, was detached, and all were safely deboarded with no injuries. The cause is under investigation.
MP High Court declared Bhojshala complex a Hindu temple dedicated to goddess Vagdevi/Saraswati. Devotees offered prayers after the ruling, which drew parallels to the Ayodhya case and directed ASI to manage the site as a temple.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court declared the Bhojshala-Kamal Maula Mosque complex a temple of Goddess Saraswati, quashing an order allowing Friday prayers. Mosque representatives may seek alternative land.
Madhya Pradesh has lost 32 tigers in the first five months of 2026, with electrocution from illegal wire traps and canine distemper virus being major threats outside and inside protected areas, respectively.
A blood-stained child's notebook, initially overlooked, became the crucial clue in a blind murder case in Madhya Pradesh. Investigators traced the handwriting and signatures to a tutor and then to a student's family, whose sudden disappearance led to their arrest.
The Supreme Court expressed strong disapproval of Madhya Pradesh minister Kunwar Vijay Shah's controversial remarks, questioning the state government's decision on prosecuting him. Despite the Solicitor General suggesting the minister intended praise, the bench noted a lack of repentance and the statement's unfortunate impact. The court also directed the SIT to investigate other instances of the minister's objectionable statements.
The Supreme Court has strongly criticized the Madhya Pradesh government for delaying the decision on sanctioning prosecution for minister Kunwar Vijay Shah's "most unfortunate" remarks against Army officer Sofiya Qureshi. The court has ordered the state to comply with its earlier directive within four weeks, emphasizing that "enough is enough."
