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  Elderly man robbed at knifepoint in Bhopal; armed criminals flee after snatching mobile phone, money

  August 22, 2026 23:23 IST

  The incident occurred on August 16. One of the suspects was armed with a knife, while the other threatened the elderly man, demanding he hand over his belongings. The elderly man pleaded with them to let him go, saying he had no money, CCTV footage showed.

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  Mohan Yadav govt takes big decision for Gen Z: Free online coaching, training in AI skills for youth

  August 18, 2026 17:34 IST

  State Minister Rakesh Singh the Madhya Pradesh government's primary focus will be on discovering talent at an early age and providing them with systematic training. “One crore (10 million) youths will be trained in AI skills within a year,” he said.

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  8 UP labourers killed, over 30 injured as pick-up vehicle collides with truck in Madhya Pradesh

  August 18, 2026 10:45 IST

  Eight migrant labourers were killed and 32 others injured after a pickup vehicle carrying workers collided head-on with a truck near Chhimka village on the Bhind-Gwalior National Highway in the wee hours of Tuesday.

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  Twisha Sharma's husband, mother-in-law accused of suicide abetment by CBI: 'Left her with no option'

  August 18, 2026 8:54 IST

  The CBI has filed a nearly 1,000-page chargesheet against lawyer Samarth Singh and his mother, former district judge Giribala, in actor-model Twisha Sharma’s death case.

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  CBI chargesheets Samarth Singh, Giribala Singh in Twisha Sharma death case, family seeks answers

  August 17, 2026 23:55 IST

  The CBI has chargesheeted Samarth Singh and Giribala Singh in former actor-model Twisha Sharma's death case. Her family alleges cruelty and dowry harassment, while the CBI has sought further investigation into other aspects.

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  Stampede-like situation at Nagchandreshwar Temple in Madhya Pradesh's Ujjain; several injured

  August 17, 2026 12:49 IST

  The incident happened at the Nagchandreshwar Temple in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, earlier this morning. Several people were injured following the stampede-like incident and have been taken to a hospital for treatment.

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  Rs 3 crore cash recovered from auto driver's house during raid in Madhya Pradesh, probe on

  August 17, 2026 7:37 IST

  Police recovered around Rs 3 crore in cash from a house in Sagar during a raid based on information about weapons. No weapon was found, while the cash was counted over five hours. Police are investigating its source and ownership.

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  MP govt bans sales of subsidised fertilisers, farmers express concern as Kharif crops to be affected

  August 15, 2026 20:15 IST

  This decision, coming right after recent agitations, sparked significant outrage and apprehension among farmer organisations as there is a direct risk that Kharif crop yields will be adversely affected due to the unavailability of fertiliser at this critical juncture.

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  UCC rumours sparks surge in nikah applications in Bhopal as Muslim families fear cousin marriage ban

  August 14, 2026 19:29 IST

  Rumours about the UCC banning cousin marriages have triggered a sharp rise in nikah applications in Bhopal, with daily numbers jumping from 30-40 to over 200. The Madhya Pradesh Waqf Board has clarified the provision cited in the controversy and sought to dispel fears among Muslim families.

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  Madhya Pradesh allows shops, hotels, restaurants and malls to stay open 24x7 | Details here

  August 13, 2026 18:56 IST

  Madhya Pradesh has approved new rules allowing shops, hotels, restaurants and malls to operate 24x7 across the state. The new framework caps employee work at 48 hours a week, makes overtime consent mandatory and introduces stricter provisions for workplace safety and women employees.

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  MP govt bans analogue paneer, CM Mohan Yadav says state will promote natural milk-based products

  August 12, 2026 16:27 IST

  Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said that the state decided to ban analogue paneer in Madhya Pradesh after other states in the country have also imposed restrictions on it. He added that the state has natural milk products here and will make natural paneer.

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  Lord Krishna was the world's greatest Gen Z, achieved great things at 12: MP CM's Cultural Advisor

  August 10, 2026 17:45 IST

  Chief Minister's Cultural Advisor Shriram Tiwari said that Lord Krishna accomplished great things at the age of Gen Z, which is why the Madhya Pradesh government has introduced the 'Bhagwan Shri Krishna Medhavi Chhatravritti Yojana'.

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  Nine killed as van carrying 11 swept away in swollen drain amid heavy rains in MP's Rajgarh

  August 10, 2026 16:47 IST

  The driver carelessly drove the van into the strong current of the drain on the road near the Padana bypass, and it sank in no time, killing nine people.

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  BJP MP Janardan Mishra's ethanol remark sparks row: 'Will pure petrol come from your father's house'

  August 10, 2026 10:02 IST

  Speaking at an event in Madhya Pradesh's Rewa on Sunday, BJP MP Janardan Mishra caused a row after he asked if pure petrol from the opposition's "father's house", as he defended the E20 fuel. He also claimed that India only produces 20 per cent of crude oil.

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  Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav leads Tiranga Yatra in Bhopal, calls for lifelong dedication to nation

  August 09, 2026 13:15 IST

  Leading the 'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav has called upon people to dedicate their lives to the country. He also urged people to actively participate in the yatra this year.

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  Bus fares hiked in Madhya Pradesh; check new ticket rates for normal, AC and luxury buses

  August 05, 2026 18:19 IST

  The Madhya Pradesh government has revised bus fares across the state by issuing a new gazette notification. The base fare for ordinary buses has been fixed at Rs 2 per kilometre with a minimum ticket price of Rs 10, while Deluxe, Sleeper and AC luxury buses will charge higher fares.

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  Ashutosh Tiwari is like my younger brother: Narottam Mishra rejects rift rumours after Datia defeat

  August 05, 2026 15:40 IST

  Congress candidate Ghanshyam Singh defeated Bharatiya Janata Party's Ashutosh Tiwari, who was fielded in place of Narottam Mishra. The bypoll in Datia was necessitated after a Delhi court in April this year sentenced Congress MLA Rajendra Bharti to three years' imprisonment in a cheating case.

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  BJP cracks whip after Datia bypoll loss, dissolves district unit and removes all office-bearers

  August 04, 2026 23:47 IST

  The BJP has dissolved its entire Datia district organisation after losing the Assembly bypoll to the Congress. The action follows a review committee's recommendations, while Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said the party accepts the people's verdict and will return stronger.

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  Who is Damodar Yadav 'Mandal' who turned Madhya Pradesh's Datia bypoll into a triangular contest?

  August 03, 2026 23:59 IST

  Damodar Yadav 'Mandal' put up a strong show for the Azad Samaj Party (Kanshi Ram) during the Datia Bypolls in Madhya Pradesh. Damodar finished third and made the battle in the constituency a three-way fight.

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  Congress candidate Ghanshyam Singh beats BJP’s Ashutosh Tiwari in MP's Datia bypoll

  August 03, 2026 18:14 IST

  Ghanshyam Singh defeated Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate Ashutosh Tiwari in Madhya Pradesh's Datia by over 6,000 votes. Singh kept the Assembly seat which Congress' Rajendra Kumar Bharti won in the 2023 Assembly Elections.

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  Datia Bypoll Result Highlights: Congress candidate Ghanshyam Singh registers win by over 6,000 votes

  August 03, 2026 18:16 IST

  Congress candidate Ghanshyam Singh registered a win by over 6,000 votes over his Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate Ashutosh Tiwari in Madhya Pradesh's Datia. Singh held the assembly seat which Congress' Rajendra Kumar Bharti had won in the 2023 Assembly Elections.

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  Muslims offer namaz near Bhojshala complex in heightened security after Supreme Court order

  July 31, 2026 22:02 IST

  Around 150 people gathered at the designated site and offered Friday prayers despite rain, officials said. The prayers marked the first such congregation since the Madhya Pradesh High Court, in May, ruled that the Bhojshala-Kamal Maula complex is a temple dedicated to Goddess Saraswati.

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  Madhya Pradesh to procure 60 per cent of farmers' moong crop at MSP, extends booking deadline

  July 29, 2026 23:26 IST

  Madhya Pradesh has also extended the slot booking deadline to August 10 and the procurement deadline to August 20. Additionally, the state has temporarily suspended the newly introduced e-token system for fertiliser distribution and constituted a high-level committee to review implementation issues.

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  Madhya Pradesh government reaches out to farmers, ministerial panel to seek key suggestions

  July 29, 2026 15:31 IST

  The Madhya Pradesh government-appointed committee led by senior ministers will hold talks with farmer organisations to discuss key demands, gather suggestions and recommend measures for farmer welfare and agricultural development. The talks will take place on Wednesday (July 29).

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  Violent clash breaks out between police and farmers during protest in Bhopal | Watch

  July 29, 2026 14:44 IST

  Protesting farmers climbed over a bus and broke the barricades. The development comes at a time when Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Wednesday said a committee comprising ministers has been formed to hold talks with the farmers.

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  Why are thousands of farmers holding protest in Bhopal, what are their demands? All you need to know

  July 30, 2026 6:23 IST

  Protesting farmers were moving toward the state capital as part of their protest to gherao the Chief Minister Mohan Yadav's residence and also raised slogans during the march.

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  MSP demand at center of Madhya Pradesh farmers’ protest as thousands march to CM residence

  July 28, 2026 21:46 IST

  Thousands of farmers took to the streets in Bhopal on Tuesday over the demand for 100% procurement of moong at the MSP, with their march towards the Chief Minister's residence turning tense after police stopped the protesters, leading to scuffles and heightened security deployment.

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  He offered to quit on day 1: Kailash Vijayvargiya reveals inside story of Pradhan's resignation

  July 26, 2026 15:32 IST

  Madhya Pradesh Minister Kailash Vijayvargiya has said that Dharmendra Pradhan wanted to resign from his position on day 1 of the CJP protests in Delhi, but the BJP leadership asked him not to do so until the party takes a collective decision in this regard.