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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 the state 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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12 newborns left gasping for air as thieves steal oxygen pipe at Madhya Pradesh hospital

Panic gripped Rajgarh district hospital in Madhya Pradesh late Tuesday night when an oxygen supply pipe to the NICU was stolen, jeopardizing the lives of 12 newborns. The missing copper pipe disrupted..
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Watch: Congress MLAs protest with tea kettles in Madhya Pradesh assembly over unemployment

Madhya Pradesh Congress leader Umang Singhar led a protest against the BJP government, highlighting rising unemployment and unfulfilled promises. Singhar accused the BJP of failing to create jobs and..
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PM Modi to launch Rs 40,000 crore project aimed to solve water crisis: C R Patil

Union Minister CR Patil announced a Rs 40,000 crore project to link 11 Rajasthan rivers, transforming the state into a water-surplus region. The project, to be inaugurated by PM Modi on December 17,..
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Tejashwi vows Rs 2,500 a month to women if RJD forms govt

Bihar's former Deputy CM Tejashwi Yadav announced the 'Mai Bahan Maan Yojana,' promising 2,500 rupees monthly to underprivileged women if RJD wins the upcoming assembly polls. This pledge mirrors..
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Ladli Behna scheme a 'financial strain', but will continue it, says MP CM Mohan Yadav

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, marking his first year in office, prioritizes industrialization and women's empowerment. He highlights the Ken-Betwa river-linking project's completion as a..
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Over 90 pc villages in Punjab, MP, UP, Bihar achieved ODF Plus status: Centre

Over 90% of villages in Punjab, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, and Bihar have achieved Open Defecation Free (ODF) Plus status, according to the Jal Shakti Ministry. Madhya Pradesh leads with 99%..
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'Remorseless, psychopath': How a class 12 student killed his school principal in Madhya Pradesh

A 17-year-old student in Madhya Pradesh, India, fatally shot his school principal, Surendra Kumar Saxena, after being reprimanded for his behavior. The student, described by police as remorseless and..
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Class 12 student shoots principal in washroom

A 17-year-old student fatally shot his school principal, Surendra Kumar Saxena, in Chhatarpur district, Madhya Pradesh. The student shot Saxena in the school washroom after being warned about his..
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Madhya Pradesh teacher suspended for falsely claiming student's death to get leave

In Madhya Pradesh's Mauganj district, a government school teacher named Hiralal Patel was suspended after falsely claiming a student's death to take leave. Patel alleged that a class 3 student had..
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Who was IPS officer Harsh Bardhan? Youngest IPS died in road accident while on his way to join first posting

Harsh Bardhan succumbed to his injuries in a hospital. He was a 2023-batch IPS officer of the Karnataka cadre and hailed from Madhya Pradesh, police said. Soon after getting news ofing in the Pacific..
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NTCA approval to Madhav as Madhya Pradesh's 9th Tiger Reserve


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Madhya Pradesh: New DGP Kailash Makwana takes charge


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Bee attack during Scindia's function in MP's Shivpuri; Union minister evacuated safely

Union minister Jyotiraditya Scindia was safely evacuated from a bee attack during a function in Madhya Pradesh's Shivpuri district. The quick response by his security personnel, who used handkerchiefs..
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Madhya Pradesh bypolls: It's BJP's Ramniwas Rawat vs Congress' Rajkumar Patel


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Vijaypur bypolls election 2024: BJP's Ramniwas Rawat against Congress' Mukesh Malhotra

Vote counting for the Vijaypur assembly by-election in Madhya Pradesh began on Saturday with BJP's Ramniwas Rawat facing off against Congress's Mukesh Malhotra. The by-election was called after Rawat..
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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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