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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

Hyderabad Police arrested a 29-year-old man at Khilwath in Hussainialam for illegally possessing a country-made pistol during a checking drive. Police said the weapon was procured from Madhya Pradesh, while two other suspects involved in the supply are absconding

Around 200 parrots died near the Narmada River in Khargone, Madhya Pradesh, due to food poisoning. Post-mortems ruled out bird flu. Officials blamed improper feeding, contaminated food, and pesticide exposure, and have banned feeding near the aqueduct bridge

Laboratory tests have confirmed that contaminated drinking water caused the diarrhoea outbreak in Indore, killing four and affecting over 1,400 people. Officials traced the contamination to a leaking pipeline in Bhagirathpura, prompting inspections, advisories to boil water, and plans for a state-wide preventive SOP

India lost 166 tigers in 2025, with Madhya Pradesh reporting 55 deaths, largely due to territorial conflicts and space constraints. Experts highlight natural causes, cub mortality, and limited forest corridors as key factors behind rising fatalities

Three people, including a jeweller and his wife, were killed in a firing incident at a house in Mandsaur city, Madhya Pradesh. The incident occurred on Wednesday night in the Gol Chauraha area, drawing a crowd before senior police officials arrived.

Gaushalas in Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh have stopped using vulture-toxic veterinary drugs, helping stabilize populations of critically endangered long-billed vultures. Safe carcass disposal and alternative medicines like meloxicam support conservation, public health, and gradual recovery of these essential scavengers

Residents in Indore allege eight deaths from vomiting and diarrhoea due to contaminated water, while authorities confirm three. The Madhya Pradesh government announced compensation, suspended officials, ordered a probe, and cited pipeline leakage as cause opposition accusations of concealment persist