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A tragic boat capsizing at Bargi Dam near Jabalpur claimed 13 lives after a storm overturned a tourist vessel. Rescue teams saved 28 people, while investigations revealed overcrowding, safety lapses, and ignored weather warnings during the April 30 incident

Search operations continue at Bargi Dam after a cruise boat accident left four missing. National Disaster Response Force, SDRF and Army face rough weather, while two bodies have been recovered and efforts persist

A tigress and her cub died in Kanha Tiger Reserve, pushing Madhya Pradesh’s tiger deaths to 27 this year. Officials cite treatment issues, while activists point to infection risks, poor monitoring, and disease spread concerns

Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia announced a ₹2,500 crore defence manufacturing plant by Adani Group in Kolaras, Madhya Pradesh, expected to create 2,000 jobs and boost industrial growth while strengthening India’s defence production capabilities

In Panna Tiger Reserve and Kanha Tiger Reserve, a tiger and a cub were found dead. While the cub’s death appears natural, authorities are investigating the decomposed tiger carcass with forensic and STF assistance

Kerala DGP will defend the legality of a viral ‘Kumbh Mela girl’ marriage before the National Commission, asserting she is an adult. The case has sparked a Kerala–Madhya Pradesh police clash over age proof, legality, and jurisdiction

At least 14 people, including police personnel, were injured after violence broke out during an Ambedkar Jayanti procession in Madhya Pradesh’s Sidhi district. The clash escalated into mob attacks, prompting police action and a flag march to restore order

A two-and-a-half-year-old boy died after falling into a borewell in Ujjain’s Jhalaria village despite a 23-hour rescue operation. Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav expressed grief and announced Rs 4 lakh financial assistance to the bereaved family

A toddler, Bhagirath, remains trapped 60–65 feet inside a borewell in Ujjain. Rescue teams including National Disaster Response Force face delays due to rocks while digging a parallel pit, with oxygen supply and monitoring efforts ongoing

A chlorine gas leak at a filtration plant in Thandla, Jhabua district, caused panic among residents and workers on Friday morning. Nearly 49 people were hospitalised with breathing difficulties and irritation, though all are stable.

In Gwalior, a wedding turned violent after guests demanded liquor and attacked the bride, groom, and family upon refusal. Several were injured, valuables were stolen, and police launched an investigation into the incident

Police in Kumram Bheem Asifabad arrested three persons, including a woman, for trafficking two women from Bejjur to Madhya Pradesh. The accused allegedly lured victims with marriage promises and sold them. The victims’ parents had filed missing complaints.

In Kumram Bheem Asifabad, three persons were detained for allegedly trafficking two tribal women by luring them with marriage promises and selling them in Madhya Pradesh. Police investigation continues, highlighting recurring human trafficking cases targeting vulnerable communities in the region

Namibian cheetah Jwala gave birth to five cubs at Kuno National Park, Madhya Pradesh, raising India’s cheetah population to 53. This marks the 10th successful cheetah litter on Indian soil, highlighting the progress of Project Cheetah

Three cheetah cubs were born at Kuno National Park, raising India’s cheetah population to 38. Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav highlighted this milestone in Project Cheetah’s conservation and revival efforts

Hyderabad police arrested three members of an attention diversion gang for allegedly cheating a man of a gold ring at Warasiguda. The accused, natives of Madhya Pradesh, were traced to Pahadishareef and remanded after the recovery of five grams of gold

Defending champions Madhya Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and hosts Odisha stormed into the semifinals of the Women’s National Cricket Tournament for the Blind 2026 with strong quarterfinal wins in Bhubaneswar and Khordha. The semifinals will be played on January 21

A four-year-old girl died when a nilgai crashed through her family’s car windshield in Guna, Madhya Pradesh. Her parents were injured, and the animal, trapped inside the vehicle, was rescued by forest officials and is in critical condition

A leopardess carcass was found in Madhya Pradesh’s Kanha Tiger Reserve, likely killed by a tiger, forest officials said. Evidence such as bite marks, pug marks, and drag marks indicated a big cat attack; the carcass was disposed of per protocol 

India batter Sai Sudharsan has fractured his rib during a Vijay Hazare Trophy game against Madhya Pradesh. The injury is expected to keep him out for six to eight weeks, ruling him out of Ranji Trophy but keeping him in contention for IPL 2026