Madhya Pradesh

Akhilesh stated that the BJP's defeat in the bypolls signifies the beginning of change. He noted that the BJP is unable to retain its traditionally safe seats in Bihar and Madhya Pradesh.

Paras Chandra Jain, known as 'Paras Pahalwan' for his love of wrestling, has died. He represented the Ujjain North Assembly seat for six terms.

Counting for the Datia Assembly bypoll in Madhya Pradesh is underway under tight security. The bypoll was triggered after a Delhi court sentenced Congress MLA Rajendra Bharti to three years in prison for a cheating case, resulting in the loss of his Assembly membership.

A teacher in Madhya Pradesh allegedly beat an 8-year-old Dalit boy with a cane for drinking water from his bottle. The incident occurred in front of classmates, and the boy informed his parents afterward.

Andhra Pradesh plans to translocate gaurs from central India to the Nallamala hills to feed tigers, as gaurs have nearly disappeared from the region. Principal Chief Conservator of Forests P.V. Chalapathi Rao stated the move aims to expand the prey base and improve genetic diversity, with two tigresses each being brought from Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh.

Voting has begun for the Datia bypoll in Madhya Pradesh, where 2,20,344 voters will choose among 21 candidates. The Election Commission has established 291 polling stations for the election.

Andhra Pradesh is set to receive four female tigers from Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh. The number of anti-poaching camps in the Nagarjunasagar–Srisailam Tiger Reserve is being increased from 89 to 150, as announced by Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan.

Madhya Pradesh has increased the moong procurement cap to 60% following a protest by nearly 2,000 farmers who breached police barricades and set up camp near the Chief Minister's residence.

Eight individuals were arrested in Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh for suspected terror links. Officials are investigating efforts to establish a Jaish network in Gujarat and other regions of the country.

A toddler died after falling into an open septic tank in Omkareshwar, Madhya Pradesh. The responsible engineer and a private lodge have been suspended and investigated for negligence, respectively.

Madhya Pradesh is implementing changes to its Uniform Civil Code, banning polygamy and nikah halala, and requiring mandatory registration for live-in relationships. The reforms address marriage, divorce, inheritance, and cohabitation rules.

Yashpal Soni, a local social media influencer in Madhya Pradesh, was booked on July 23 for an Instagram reel deemed 'highly abusive' against Pradhan. The incident led to his questioning by authorities.

A Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) in Madhya Pradesh jailed a delivery executive for delivering an incomplete parcel, leading to controversy and potential administrative consequences. The incident highlights tensions over enforcement of parcel delivery standards and judicial discretion.

Five people were killed when a car plunged into a dam in Rajgarh, Madhya Pradesh. Police suspect the accident occurred as they were likely trying to avoid an animal or another vehicle.

Bengaluru CCB dismantled an inter-State gun racket and arrested an illegal arms maker in Madhya Pradesh. The operation targeted illegal firearms production and distribution across states.

The Supreme Court directed the Centre to confer a gallantry award on a Madhya Pradesh cop within four weeks. Justice Nath raised concerns about the government's inability to comply with the court's order while pursuing a review petition.

Contaminated well water in Madhya Pradesh's Ratlam has sickened over 80 villagers, with 21 hospitalized and later discharged. The State Health Department conducted a door-to-door survey to identify additional patients and provide treatment.

A 400-year-old cannon was stolen from Narwar Fort in Madhya Pradesh. Preliminary investigations indicate that individuals used a vehicle to access the rear of the fort and flee with the stolen artillery.

Congress alleges that nearly five lakh metric tonnes of rice were siphoned off in a ₹1,200-crore scam in Madhya Pradesh, claiming government machinery was involved in the diversion. Kharge labeled the state the 'epicentre of corruption' due to the alleged fraud.

Protests over the Ken-Betwa river link project have resumed in Madhya Pradesh, with demonstrators, predominantly women, staging a symbolic protest by wearing hanging nooses for five days on the Barana River near Kupi village.

Congress alleges that forged resolutions with thumb impressions of deceased persons were used to obtain gram sabha consent for mining in Singrauli, Madhya Pradesh. The party demands a CBI probe into the matter.

A woman in Madhya Pradesh delivered four babies in an autorickshaw, but all newborns died. Relatives blame the lack of an ambulance for the tragedy, with the husband stating timely ambulance access could have saved the children.

Eastern India leads in GI registrations, with Madhya Pradesh recording the highest registration in 2025-26. The DPIIT Chair of WBNUJS and JHARCRAFT secured the maximum GI registrations for West Bengal and Jharkhand, respectively.

Madhya Pradesh CM and Scindia laid the foundation stone for Adani Group’s defence manufacturing unit. The project, set up by Adani Defence and Aerospace, a subsidiary of the Adani Group, will cost approximately ₹2,500 crore.

A boulder collapse near Bengaluru at a quarry resulted in fatalities, with most workers being migrant laborers from Yadgir, Raichur, Jharkhand, Bihar, and Madhya Pradesh. Half-eaten meals remained at the site where the incident occurred.

A Madhya Pradesh judge faces threats and a targeted social media campaign, prompting the Supreme Court Advocates on Record Association to criticize the situation. A 2021 suo motu case by the Supreme Court to protect judicial officers and courts remains inactive, with its last hearing scheduled for March 2025.

Kerala High Court refused to extend transit bail for Farmaan Khan, the actor-husband of a woman linked to a kidnapping case. The state of Madhya Pradesh informed the court that his anticipatory bail plea was dismissed by a Special Judge under the POCSO Act in Mandleshwar.

A letter has fueled rumors of a power struggle in Madhya Pradesh. The situation remains unclear due to lack of additional details.

Four people were killed and eight injured in lightning strikes in Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh. Satish Walke (19) and Lucky Meravi (18) died immediately in Bhamori near Birwa, while Jhaam Singh Taram (34) later succumbed to injuries during hospital treatment.

Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, and Jharkhand question the 60:40 funding pattern of VB-G RAM G. Five states seek wage revision, four raise concerns over non-working days, and most highlight pending dues.

India's delayed monsoon season and below-average rainfall have caused water shortages in cities like Mumbai and disrupted farming in northern regions. Climate experts attribute the erratic rains to El Niño and climate change, while farmers face planting delays and financial concerns due to poor rainfall.

India's delayed monsoon season and below-average rainfall have caused water shortages in cities like Mumbai and planting delays for farmers. Water restrictions are in place, with long lines at public distribution sites, and farmers in northern regions fear further debt due to poor rains. Climate experts link the issue to El Niño and global warming.

India's delayed monsoon season and below-average rainfall have caused water shortages in cities like Mumbai and disrupted farming in northern regions. Water restrictions are in place, farmers are delaying crop planting, and climate experts link the issue to El Niño and climate change.

BJP accuses Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and his son Priyank Kharge of a 'land grab' through a trust in Karnataka. This follows Congress questioning why a 'land scam' in Madhya Pradesh involving family members of CM Mohan Yadav is not being investigated.

Congress accused the BJP's 'double-engine' government in Madhya Pradesh of operating an 'engine of plunder' at full speed. The claim was made by Jairam Ramesh, referencing the BJP-led administration.

Four people were killed and seven injured when a truck collided with a van on the Chhindwara-Betul National Highway near Tamri village in Madhya Pradesh's Chhindwara district. The accident occurred approximately 30 km from the district headquarters, as reported by local police.

The Kerala High Court ordered police protection for a woman involved in a viral Kumbh Mela case after she and her partner received a death threat during a visit to Madhya Pradesh. The couple approached the court seeking safety following the threat of being shot.

The Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh approved the formation of a dedicated task force to counter organized forest crime and a command and control center to protect the state's forests and wildlife.

Farmers are warning of potential protests due to fertilizer shortages in Bihar and Madhya Pradesh. They allege that fertilizer is being sold in the black market.

A truck went out of control in Katni, resulting in three deaths. The vehicle collided with a car, struck a bus, and crashed into a bridge.