Bhopal, June 19 (IANS) In a significant administrative development, Madhya Pradesh Governor and Chancellor Mangubhai Patel has accepted the resignation of Prof S.K. Jain as Vice-Chancellor of Barkatullah University (BU), Bhopal. The Governor has simultaneously entrusted Prof Vivek Sharma, Dean of the Faculty of Management, with the additional responsibility of Acting Vice-Chancellor until a permanent successor is appointed. The decision was formalised on Friday through an order issued by Raj Bha…
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New Delhi, June 14 (IANS) The Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) in Madhya Pradesh has intensified its crackdown on suspected anti-national activities, continuing raids for the second consecutive day and arresting alleged mastermind and senior agent Naeem Qureshi in a major development in the case.The arrested accused was taken into custody from the Sarangpur area of Uttar Pradesh and later produced before the court, where he was remanded to four days of ATS custody for further interrogation.He is accus…
Bhopal, June 13 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Saturday lauded the state police for busting an alleged radicalised terror network linked to a Pakistani handler, saying the timely action had prevented a conspiracy that could have posed a serious threat to national security. Referring to the arrest of 35-year-old Mohammad Faraz by the Madhya Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS), the Chief Minister said the police not only apprehended the suspect but also exposed the wider networ…
Bhopal, June 13 (IANS) Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Saturday said that earning the trust of the people was the biggest achievement of the Prime Minister Narendra Modi government and asserted that India could emerge as a global superpower within the next two decades through the participation of every citizen. Addressing the ‘Viksit Bharat Sankalp Sammelan’ at the Kushabhau Thakre Convention Centre in Bhopal, Pradhan said gaining public trust in a democracy was akin to receiv…
Bhopal, June 13 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh Anti‑Terrorism Squad (ATS) has dismantled a major anti‑national network allegedly operating with support from Pakistani handlers. Two suspects have been arrested in connection with a long‑term conspiracy to destabilise India through radicalisation, targeted killings and youth recruitment. Speaking to the media, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said the state police would “smoke out such vipers”.The arrested individuals are Mohammad Faraz, a resident of K…
Bhopal, June 13 (IANS) The Congress workers, including leaders of the Youth Congress and NSUI, were detained by the police in Madhya Pradesh’s Bhopal on Saturday when they attempted to stage a protest and displayed black flags towards the Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan during his visit to the Madhya Pradesh capital over National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) examination controversy. Police carried out preventive detentions ahead of the Union Education Minister’s scheduled pro…
Bhopal, June 13 (IANS) Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan met Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav during his visit to Bhopal on Saturday and discussed issues related to education, youth development and governance.CM Yadav welcomed Pradhan at his official residence, presenting him with a bouquet and a traditional angavastram. The two BJP leaders later held discussions on key matters related to governance and development.Earlier in the day, Pradhan participated in a cleanliness driv…
Saharanpur (UP), June 13 (IANS) In a joint operation, multiple security and investigative agencies detained a youth from Nanauta town of Uttar Pradesh’s Saharanpur district for questioning over suspected terror links. According to reports, teams from the Madhya Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS), Uttar Pradesh ATS, Meerut Special Task Force (STF), and the Intelligence Bureau (IB) jointly conducted the operation and took a youth identified as Naeem Abdullah into custody.Officials said Abdullah …
Bhopal, June 12 (IANS) As the CBI probe continues into the death of actress Twisha Sharma, her father has filed a complaint in the Madhya Pradesh High Court demanding an inquiry into the role of some lawyers associated with the Legal Aid Defence Counsel scheme.Twisha Sharma’s father, Navnidhi Sharma, has filed the complaint with the Madhya Pradesh State Legal Services Authority and the Madhya Pradesh High Court’s Chief Justice Vivek Rusia.He has demanded an inquiry into the conduct of certai…
Bhopal, June 11 (IANS) Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Thursday asserted that Madhya Pradesh is progressing with a firm resolve towards inclusive development, innovation, and public welfare. He made these remarks during the 11th meeting of the NITI Aayog Governing Council, held in New Delhi and chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.Participating in the high-level meeting, Yadav apprised the council of the state’s proactive initiatives for the holistic development of all sections of society. He e…