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State in central India

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Madhya Pradesh: State in central India
Madhya Pradesh is a state in central India. Its capital is Bhopal, and its largest city is Indore. Other major cities of Madhya are Jabalpur and Gwalior. Madhya Pradesh is the second largest Indian state by area and the fifth largest state by population with over 72 million residents. It borders the states of Uttar Pradesh to the northeast, Chhattisgarh to the east, Maharashtra to the south, Gujarat to the west, and Rajasthan to the northwest.

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Jawan shot at by Maoists in Madhya Pradesh will now have to live with bullet in skull


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Dalit houses torched, Ambedkar statue desecrated in MP

A Dalit colony in Madhya Pradesh's Gohta village was attacked by a mob following polling, resulting in four houses being set ablaze and a statue of B.R. Ambedkar vandalized. While locals reported the..
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5 lakh aged 70 and above enrol for Ayushman cards

Prime Minister Modi's expansion of the Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana has led to the enrollment of nearly 500,000 senior citizens aged 70 and above. The scheme, which provides an..
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Pro-Khalistan extremist Arsh Dalla behind contract killing of Jaswant Singh Gill in Madhya Pradesh

Two suspects, Navjot Singh and Amalpreet Singh, apprehended for the murder of Sikh activist Gurpreet Singh Hari Nau, have also been linked to the killing of Jaswant Singh Gill in Gwalior...
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Two Canada-based Arsh Dalla gang members arrested for murder of Sikh activist in Punjab

Punjab Police apprehended two operatives associated with Canada-based gangster Arshdeep Singh Dalla for their involvement in the murder of Sikh activist Gurpreet Singh Hari Nau. The operatives were..
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Robbers hack off woman’s feet for her anklets, she bleeds to death

A 75-year-old woman in Madhya Pradesh, India, was murdered for her silver anklets. Her attackers hacked off her legs and left her in a drain to die. This horrific crime echoes similar incidents in the..
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Three given death for rape-murder of 8-year-old in Karnataka

A Mangaluru court sentenced three men to death for the rape and murder of an eight-year-old girl in 2021. The trio, factory workers from Jharkhand and Madhya Pradesh, lured the girl to the factory,..
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MP experienced extreme weather events on 176 days, the most in the country

India witnessed a surge in extreme weather events in 2024, with Madhya Pradesh experiencing the highest number of such events and Kerala recording the most fatalities. Central India faced the brunt of..
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Supreme Court calls for broader review of Madhya Pradesh’s IFS appraisal mechanism


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2 dead as wall of Mahakal temple collapses in Ujjain due to heavy rain, rescue operation underway

A tragic incident occurred on Friday evening at the Mahakal Temple in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, when a portion of the boundary wall collapsed during a period of intense rainfall. At least two people have..
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MP governor administers oath to CIC, three information commissioners

Governor Mangu Bhai Patel of Madhya Pradesh administered the oath of office to new chief information commissioner Vijay Yadav and three information commissioners: Dr Vandana Gandhi, Dr Umashankar..
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No track caving in MP, minor settlement: Railways

Railways have refuted claims of a track caving incident between Hetampur and Dholpur stations in Morena district, Madhya Pradesh. The chief PRO of North Central Railways explained that recent heavy..
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Schools closed: All schools in these districts of Uttar Pradesh to remain closed today, here's why

The weather forecast has also prompted warnings in several districts across Madhya Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Rajasthan. Schools in these states are closed today and are expected to remain closed..
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Weather update: IMD issues 'red' alert in Uttarakhand for heavy rainfall, 'orange' alert in...; check details

A warning of 'depression' has also been issued for Madhya Pradesh and adjoining states. The weather is expected to impact these states for the next 9 hours.
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'Both society and govt should be ashamed': Rahul Gandhi after friend of Army officers gangraped in MP

Rahul Gandhi criticized the BJP-led Madhya Pradesh government after a woman was gang-raped at gunpoint in Indore, pointing out poor law and order. He highlighted concerns over increasing crimes against..
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Madhya Pradesh: Two held in connection with assault against Army officers, their female friends

The Indore police have arrested two accused in connection with the assault against young army officers and their female friends.
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Centre seeks review of SC's mineral royalty judgment

The Centre has requested a review of a Supreme Court decision permitting states to levy royalties and taxes on extracted minerals and mineral-bearing land. This could result in a financial burden of up..
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Centre announces soybean procurement at MSP in MP; protesting farmers want more

Union agriculture minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced soybean procurement in Madhya Pradesh at Rs 4,892 per quintal. Farmers demand Rs 6,000 per quintal to avoid losses and have been agitating..
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IMD predicts 'above normal' rainfall in September, heavy showers in these states; check full forecast here

Heavy to very heavy rainfall is anticipated in the northwest region, including Uttarakhand, parts of Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Rajasthan, and the adjoining areas of Madhya Pradesh.
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Weather update: IMD issues red alert for flash flood in Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh till this day; check forecast

The IMD also mentioned the likelihood of 'high flash flood risk' over a few watersheds and neighbourhoods in the Met Sub-divisions of East Rajasthan, West Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat in the next 24..
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Weather update: IMD issues red alert for heavy rain in these states for next 2 days, check details

A deep depression over northeast Madhya Pradesh and a low-pressure area over West Rajasthan are expected to trigger significant rainfall across multiple states, including Bihar, Jharkhand, and Uttar..
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Visionaries behind Madhya Pradesh's largest jewelry store: Harsh and Yash Kataria of Kataria Jewelers

Kataria Jewelers has long been synonymous with unparalleled craftsmanship and exquisite designs. With Harsh and Yash Kataria at the helm, the brand is poised to elevate its status to new heights.
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Nitin Gadkari reveals Delhi-Mumbai Expressway's new completion date, to be ready by...

The corridor provides connectivity to major economic centers within Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat and Maharashtra.
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6 children die in five days: This Indian state witnesses suspected Chandipura virus outbreak; Know causes, symptoms

Four of these 12 patients are from Sabarkantha district, three from Aravalli and one each from Mahisagar and Kheda. Two patients are from Rajasthan and one from Madhya Pradesh.
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Bypoll Results: INDIA bloc secures landslide victory, wins 10 seats, BJP bags 2, Independent 1

The bypolls were held in four seats in West Bengal, three in Himachal Pradesh, two in Uttarakhand, and one each in Punjab, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar and Tamil Nadu
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Assembly bypoll result: INDIA bloc wins 10 out of 13 seats across 7 states; BJP gets 2

In a notable triumph for the opposition, the INDIA bloc secured 10 out of 13 seats in the assembly bypolls on Saturday across seven states. The BJP, which maintained control at the Centre in the 2024..
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After six deaths, now 16-year-old boy missing from Madhya Pradesh ashram


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6-time Cong MLA sworn in as BJP minister in Madhya Pradesh

A Congress MLA joined the BJP-led MP government and was sworn in as a minister twice within 15 minutes. The MLA, Ram Niwas Rawat, had previously served in the Digvijaya Singh government and switched..
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New criminal laws implemented without discussions, not welcome change: Amartya Sen

Amartya Sen expressed concerns about the implementation of new criminal laws without proper discussions and lack of novelty in the New Education Policy. He also commented on Hindutva politics being..
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Tension grips Madhya Pradesh district as 54 cow carcasses found in river, 4 held

Tension grips Seoni district in Madhya Pradesh as 54 cow carcasses, some with throats slit and legs severed, are discovered near the Wainganga River, close to Pindarai village, and in the Kakartala..
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Throw out anonymous complaints of graft: MP order

The Madhya Pradesh government mandates providing the complainant's address in corruption complaints, reinforcing a 2007 directive to bar anonymous complaints, as per the recent General Administration..
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Heatwave to continue over many parts of North India: IMD

IMD forecasts heatwave in North India until Wednesday due to an approaching western disturbance towards northwest India. Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Bihar, and..
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'Karnataka govt remains committed to keeping fuel prices reasonable': CM Siddaramaiah

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah assures commitment to maintaining reasonable fuel prices despite recent VAT increase. Diesel prices in Karnataka remain lower than Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh. CM accuses..
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'Children bore burn wounds': 58 child labourers rescued from distillery in MP

A total of 58 child laborers, including 39 boys and 19 girls, have been rescued from a distillery in the Raisen district of Madhya Pradesh. This operation was spearheaded by the National Commission for..
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IMD weather update: Severe heatwave alert in Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and other states, maximum temperature to go up to...

Heatwave conditions are predicted to last till June 17 in the northwest states of Himachal Pradesh and Jammu Division; until tomorrow in Madhya Pradesh; and until today in Chhattisgarh, according to..
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Head of calf found inside Madhya Pradesh temple, 2 held


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In a first, Madhya Pradesh government to table bill to stop borewell deaths


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Residents allege 3 killed, 76 unwell due to contaminated water; MP govt denies deaths

Residents of Phoop area in Bhind district, Madhya Pradesh, claimed three deaths due to contaminated tap water. State govt denied casualties but admitted 76 people falling ill.
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SKM protests allocation of Union ministry of agriculture to Shivraj Singh Chouhan

The Sanyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM) has protested the decision of the NDA government to allocate the Union ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare to Shivraj Singh Chouhan, under whose government six..
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Presumed dead, man walks home on his terhavi in MP

A labourer from Sheopur, Madhya Pradesh, presumed dead in an accident in Rajasthan, walked home on his terhavi. His family had mistakenly cremated the wrong man, leading to a mix-up in identities.
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2 killed while cleaning septic tank in Madhya Pradesh

Two men died while cleaning a septic tank in Rewa district, Madhya Pradesh. Police launched a probe into the unnatural deaths.
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Child marriage attempt foiled in MP's Indore

Authorities in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, thwarted a family's attempt to marry off a 15 year old girl to a 27 year old man from Ahmedabad. The Women and Child Development department's flying squad..
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MP Congress chief Patwari extends greetings to ministers from state in Modi 3.0 govt, hopes ministers will bring prosperity

Madhya Pradesh Congress Chief Jitu Patwari congratulated the state's ministers sworn into PM Modi's third cabinet, urging them to address economic and administrative issues. CM Mohan Yadav also praised..
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Modi 3.0 government: Former Madhya Pradesh CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan enters Union cabinet


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29-0: Madhya Pradesh healer for BJP, horror for Congress


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Lok Sabha election results 2024: In Indore, BJP MP Lalwani wins by record margin on over 10 lakhs; second spot goes to NOTA

The Indore Lok Sabha seat in Madhya Pradesh has set two unique record this Lok Sabha election. As results pour in, the Bharatiya Janata Party candidate Shankar Lalwani secured a victory with a record..
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From Shivraj Singh Chouhan to Jyotiraditya Scindia: How are Madhya Pradesh’s top candidates performing?

BJP is currently leading in all 29 seats in the state. Here’s how some of the state’s star candidates are performing:
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BJP heading for clean sweep in Madhya Pradesh, leads in all 29 seats; Digvijaya and Nakul Nath trailing

The Bharatiya Janata Party is leading in all 29 seats in Madhya Pradesh
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Madhya Pradesh Lok Sabha Election Results 2024: Full List of Winner and Loser Candidates will be announced Soon

The Madhya Pradesh Lok Sabha Election 2024, was held in four phases, ensuring fair voting across the state. With key candidates like Shivraj Singh Chauhan and Digvijay Singh, attention now turns to the..
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13 people killed, 15 injured as tractor-trolley overturns in Madhya Pradesh


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