Bhopal, May 11 (IANS) The Indo-French Investment Conclave will be held in Bhopal on May 12, focusing on strengthening industrial and technological cooperation between Madhya Pradesh and France, as the state government seeks to attract global investment across key sectors. The conclave, to be organised at the Kushabhau Thakre International Convention Centre, is being jointly hosted by the Indo-French Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Madhya Pradesh government.Chief Minister Mohan Yad…
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Bhopal, May 10 (IANS) Former Leader of the Opposition and senior Congress leader Ajay Singh on Sunday launched a sharp attack on the Madhya Pradesh government, citing the latest NITI Aayog report as evidence of the deteriorating condition of the state’s education system.Speaking in Bhopal, Singh said the findings exposed the hollowness of Chief Minister Mohan Yadav’s claims of “Abhyuday Madhya Pradesh”.Describing the situation as alarming, he said that in the era of Digital India, nearly…
New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Friday expressed displeasure over the delay by the Madhya Pradesh government in deciding on the grant of sanction to prosecute Tribal Affairs Minister Kunwar Vijay Shah in connection with his controversial remarks against Indian Army officer Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, who had briefed the media during last year’s Operation Sindoor. A Bench of Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi questioned the state government over its fai…
Jabalpur, May 5 (IANS) In a significant development in the Bargi Dam cruise tragedy, a district court in Madhya Pradesh’s Jabalpur on Tuesday took suo motu cognisance of the incident that claimed 13 lives and directed the police to register an FIR against the boat driver and crew members, citing serious lapses in rescue efforts. Judicial Magistrate D.P. Sutrakar said that the “failure” of the cruise boat driver and other crew members to attempt rescuing drowning passengers amounts to an attempt …
Bhopal, May 5 (IANS) Former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Digvijaya Singh on Tuesday linked the ongoing challenges faced by farmers to deep-rooted procedural bottlenecks, urging the state government to adopt an “Ease of Doing farming” framework to simplify agricultural operations. In a letter to Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, veteran Congress leader Singh emphasised that administrative complexities are a major contributor to agrarian distress.”Farmers are not only battling natural and market uncert…
Varanasi/Bhopal, May 2 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visit to Kashi Vishwanath Dham in Varanasi has brought the “Vikramaditya Vedic Clock” into sharp national and international focus, with the installation recording a digital reach of over 7.8 million people across multiple platforms. PM Modi observed the Vedic Clock on April 29 after offering prayers and described it as a “magnificent blend of ancient wisdom and modern scientific outlook”. His remarks triggered widespre…
Bhopal, April 27 (IANS) Congress MLA Anubha Munjare on Monday mounted a strong attack on the BJP-led Madhya Pradesh government during a special one-day session of the state Assembly, raising issues related to women’s safety, administrative inaction and the challenges faced by elected representatives.Speaking in the House, Munjare drew attention to an ongoing protest in Balaghat city, where women have been staging an indefinite sit-in for nearly 20 days against the operation of a liquor shop lo…
Kasargod, April 25 (IANS) A court-directed police probe has been initiated into an alleged child marriage in Thrikkaripur, Kasaragod, with four persons, including the groom and a local elected representative, booked under relevant laws. According to the First Class Judicial Magistrate Court, Hosdurg, the Chandera Police registered the case following a report by the Child Marriage Prohibition Officer, who found prima facie evidence that a 16-year-old girl was married to a 28-year-old expatriat…
Bhopal, April 24 (IANS) Former Chief Minister Kamal Nath on Friday accused the BJP-led Madhya Pradesh government of deliberately creating hurdles for farmers seeking to sell their produce at the Minimum Support Price (MSP).His remarks came after the Central government recently permitted the state to procure 10 million tonnes of wheat at MSP.In a strongly worded post on his X handle, Kamal Nath alleged that the government first delayed the procurement process by nearly a month, citing a shortage …
Bhopal, April 22 (IANS) The Madhya Pradesh government on Wednesday said that the historic city of Dhar has been selected under the Centre’s ‘Safe Cities’ project for 2026, marking a significant step towards strengthening women’s safety infrastructure and urban security in the state.The announcement comes at a time when the debate over the ‘Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam’ has already brought women-centric policies into sharp political focus.According to the Madhya Pradesh government’s s…