Madhya Pradesh
Coverage of Madhya Pradesh in the Nexus archive.
- Madhya Pradesh woman delivers four babies in autorickshaw, all newborns die; relatives blame lack of ambulance
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 lead in GI registrations, MP records highest registration in 2025-26
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, Scindia lay foundation stone for Adani Group’s defence manufacturing unit
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.
- Boulder collapse near Bengaluru: Half-eaten meals remain where a routine workday at quarry turned fatal
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.
- Madhya Pradesh judge faces mob fury as suo motu case to protect judicial officers sits mute in SC
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 HC refuses to extend transit bail granted to actor-husband of viral Kumbh Mela woman in kidnapping case
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.
- ‘Letter’ fuels power tussle rumours in M.P.
A letter has fueled rumors of a power struggle in Madhya Pradesh. The situation remains unclear due to lack of additional details.
- Four killed, eight injured in lightning strikes in Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh
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.
- Two BJP-led States question wage burden under VB-G RAM G
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.
- Delayed rains bring water shortages to cities and uncertainty to farms across India
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.
- Delayed rains bring water shortages to cities and uncertainty to farms across India
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.
- Delayed rains bring water shortages to cities and uncertainty to farms across India
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 and his son of ‘land grab’ through trust in Karnataka
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.
- 'Engine of plunder' running at full speed under BJP's double-engine govt in MP: Congress
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 killed, seven injured as truck collides with van in Madhya Pradesh's Chhindwara
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.
- Kerala HC orders police protection for viral Kumbh Mela woman during Madhya Pradesh visit in abduction case
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.
- M.P. to form dedicated task force to counter organised forest crime: CM Yadav
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 warn of protests over fertilizer shortage; allege black market sales
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.
- Three killed as truck goes out of control in M.P.
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.
- Rajya Sabha polls: All three BJP candidates from Madhya Pradesh elected unopposed
Three Bharatiya Janata Party candidates from Madhya Pradesh—Tarun Chugh, Rajneesh Agarwal, and Mahesh Kewat—were elected unopposed to the Rajya Sabha. Returning Officer Arvind Sharma announced the results.
- Former Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah alleges political conspiracy behind rejection of Meenakshi Natarajan’s Rajya Sabha nomination
Siddaramaiah claims a political conspiracy is behind the rejection of Meenakshi Natarajan's Rajya Sabha nomination. He alleges the BJP fielded a third candidate in Madhya Pradesh despite having numbers for only two Rajya Sabha seats.
- Madhya Pradesh Rajya Sabha row: Democratic values being ‘killed under pressure’, says Amit Chavda
Amit Chavda criticized the rejection of Congress Rajya Sabha candidate Meenakshi Natarajan’s nomination papers in Madhya Pradesh, calling it a 'killing of democratic values under political pressure.'
- Rajya Sabha polls: Congress candidate from Madhya Pradesh Meenakshi Natarajan’s nomination rejected
Meenakshi Natarajan's nomination for the Rajya Sabha polls was rejected after the returning officer issued a notice following an objection from BJP candidate Mahesh Kewat. The rejection stems from a dispute raised during the election process in Madhya Pradesh.
- Rajya Sabha polls: Amid fears of cross-voting, Madhya Pradesh Congress MLAs leave for Bengaluru
Congress MLAs from Madhya Pradesh have left for Bengaluru amid concerns about cross-voting in Rajya Sabha polls. They claim to be approached by the BJP with enticing offers.
- BJP announces candidates from Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh for Rajya Sabha polls
The BJP has announced candidates for the Rajya Sabha polls in Karnataka and Madhya Pradesh. The polls for 24 seats across 10 states, including these two, are scheduled for June 18.
- Two killed, four injured in roof collapse at underground coal mine in Madhya Pradesh’s Shahdol
Two people were killed and four injured in a roof collapse at an underground coal mine in Shahdol, Madhya Pradesh. The incident occurred during the construction of a stopping wall in the early morning, according to police.
- Rajya Sabha polls: Fears of cross-voting, hints from BJP leaders make Congress cautious
The Rajya Sabha polls in Madhya Pradesh involve three vacant seats currently held by George Kurien, Sumer Singh Solanki, and Digvijaya Singh. Fears of cross-voting and hints from BJP leaders have prompted caution within the Congress party.
- India’s Factory-Gate Inflation Jumps on Higher Energy Prices
India's factory-gate inflation has increased due to higher energy prices, impacting the economy. The rise in energy costs is affecting various industries, including manufacturing. This surge in inflation may have broader implications for India's economic growth.