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India’s metro rail network is expected to surpass the US in length within two years, Union Minister Manohar Lal said. India’s network has reached 1,170 km across 26 cities after the Indore extension, compared with America’s 1,386 km network

Indore Metro’s operational route will expand from six kilometres to 17 kilometres with the inauguration of a new phase on Saturday. Commercial services on the extended stretch will begin Sunday, covering 16 stations and improving connectivity between residential and commercial areas

Four people were arrested in Indore for allegedly buying and selling bank accounts used in cyber fraud. Police said the accounts facilitated fraudulent cryptocurrency transactions, with one linked to complaints in Andhra Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh. Another suspect remains absconding

Flood relief and restoration work intensified in Madhya Pradesh’s Chitrakoot as the Mandakini river receded after triggering flash floods. Authorities are clearing roads, supplying food and drinking water, assessing damage and restoring infrastructure, while a damaged bridge may take eight months to repair

Two sisters were killed and three others, including a six-month-old baby, injured after a speeding truck allegedly hit their motorcycle from behind on National Highway-2 in Uttar Pradesh’s Etawah district. The family was returning to Madhya Pradesh after celebrating Raksha Bandhan

Hindu organisations called a half-day bandh in Dhar over alleged non-compliance with the Supreme Court’s directions on the Bhojshala-Kamal Maula Complex. Security was tightened as protesters held rallies, while authorities said the situation remained peaceful and urged residents to avoid rumours

The Madhya Pradesh Cabinet is likely to decide on prosecution sanction against Tribal Affairs Minister Vijay Shah over controversial remarks about Colonel Sofiya Qureshi. The decision may be sent to the Governor, ahead of the Supreme Court’s August 31 hearing

Over 30 students of a government school in Indore fell ill after consuming a mid-day meal on Saturday. Nineteen children were hospitalised, with four kept in ICU for observation. Authorities collected food samples to determine the cause

Eight labourers from Uttar Pradesh were killed and 32 injured when their pickup vehicle collided with a dumper truck in Madhya Pradesh's Bhind district. The workers were returning from Gwalior after paddy transplantation work. CM Yogi announced Rs 2 lakh compensation for each victim's family

Two teenage boys were killed after an unidentified MUV hit their motorcycle in Madhya Pradesh’s Chhatarpur district on Saturday. The boys were returning home after attending an Independence Day programme. Police said one died at the spot and the other during treatment

A man survived a tigress attack in Madhya Pradesh’s Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve after his buffaloes charged at the big cat and drove it away. Ramnaresh Singh suffered a hand injury and was hospitalised, while forest officials stepped up monitoring

A retired Army personnel in Madhya Pradesh’s Shahdol district has offered a Rs 21,000 reward for information leading to the return of his pet parakeet, Gopi, which flew away. The emotional appeal has gone viral as the family continues searching

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said the state is intensifying its fight against drug addiction and trafficking, similar to its campaign against Naxalism. He said MP Police are targeting narcotics syndicates as part of efforts to make India drug-free by 2029

Thirty judges, including 20 advocates and 10 judicial officers, were appointed to four high courts on Saturday. The Madras High Court received 15 judges, Calcutta eight, Karnataka six and Madhya Pradesh one, according to the Union Law Ministry

The NHRC on Friday issued notice to the Madhya Pradesh government over reports of students risking their lives by crossing the Betwa River on check dam pillars to reach school in Vidisha. It sought a detailed report within two weeks, citing safe education rights

Counting is underway for Assembly by-elections in Madhya Pradesh's Datia, Bihar's Bankipur and Gujarat's Manjalpur constituencies. The July 30 bypolls are politically significant, with major parties closely tracking trends ahead of results expected later on Monday

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Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve celebrated International Tiger Day with exhibitions, awareness programmes, a forest march and the felicitation of Junior Fire Watchers. Officials highlighted the importance of community participation and student involvement in conserving wildlife and protecting the reserve's thriving tiger population

Madhya Pradesh Police have registered an FIR against a social media influencer from Niwari for allegedly posting an abusive Instagram video targeting former Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and the Delhi Police following a complaint by a local BJP leader

A day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced fast-track courts to ensure speedy justice in the NEET paper leak case, the Madhya Pradesh government decided to establish four such courts in Indore, Bhopal, Gwalior and Jabalpur for quicker case disposal.