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Police ended a 15-day protest against the Ken-Betwa Link Project in Madhya Pradesh's Chhatarpur, citing safety concerns due to rising river levels. Protesters alleged detention of their leader, while authorities denied arrests and defended the project's implementation

Madhya Pradesh is set to approve the draft Uniform Civil Code, proposing mandatory registration of marriages and live-in relationships, uniform family laws and legal reforms. The government is expected to clear the draft before introducing the UCC Bill in the Assembly

The Centre has constituted a fact-finding committee to investigate alleged irregularities in four BEd colleges in Madhya Pradesh. The panel will verify infrastructure, records and compliance with norms after media reports flagged missing campuses and inadequate facilities at institutions affiliated with Barkatullah University

The Datia Assembly by-election has turned into a major prestige battle between the BJP and Congress following Rajendra Bharti's disqualification. The inclusion of transgender leader Sanjana Singh Kinnar has added a unique social layer to the July 30 poll

The Supreme Court directed that Muslims be provided a separate open space near the disputed Bhojshala complex in Dhar for Friday namaz on an interim basis, while restraining the ASI from structural changes and agreeing to hear the sensitive dispute expeditiously

The Supreme Court directed the Madhya Pradesh DGP to constitute a Special Investigation Team to probe the 2023 murder of Salman Khan, citing allegations of political influence, and ordered completion of the investigation within two months

A 70-year-old chartered accountant from Gwalior lost over Rs 21 crore in a six-month cyber investment scam after fraudsters lured him through WhatsApp with fake high-return promises. Police have frozen Rs 1.75 crore and are tracing the transferred funds

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge alleged Madhya Pradesh has become a hub of corruption under the BJP, citing reports of a ₹1,200-crore ethanol-linked rice diversion scam. He questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi's silence and demanded accountability over the alleged irregularitiesMallikarjun Kharge, Madhya Pradesh, BJP, ethanol scam, rice diversion, PDS, Mohan Yadav, corruption, SIT, Narendra Modi, Congress, fortified rice, politics

The Madhya Pradesh High Court sought a status report on all nine tiger reserves after recent tiger deaths and suspected Canine Distemper Virus infections at Kanha. It directed stronger disease prevention, dog vaccination, veterinary staffing and compliance with Supreme Court conservation guidelines

Madhya Pradesh Minister Dharmendra Lodhi promised strict action against those running an illegal parallel donation system at the Maa Baglamukhi Temple. A three-member committee has been ordered to audit the prominent shrine's accounts and submit a report within seven days

The Madhya Pradesh government has ordered a probe into alleged financial irregularities and unauthorised collection of donations at the Maa Baglamukhi Temple in Nalkheda. A three-member panel will investigate complaints involving private bank accounts and parallel donation collection

A woman delivered quadruplets in an autorickshaw while being taken to a hospital in Madhya Pradesh's Mandla district. All four premature babies died shortly after birth. The family blamed the absence of an ambulance, while health officials attributed the deaths to premature delivery

Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the contribution of young tribal women from Jharkhand and Madhya Pradesh as commercial semiconductor chip production began at CG Semi's Sanand facility, showcasing India's skilled workforce and growing semiconductor manufacturing capabilities

Adani Group will invest ₹2,500 crore over three years to build an integrated missile manufacturing ecosystem in Shivpuri, Madhya Pradesh, aiming to strengthen India's defence self-reliance while creating 5,000 jobs and supporting MSMEs

BRS MLC Dasoju Sravan has questioned Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over Telangana's decision to implement the Centre's VB-G RAM G scheme despite opposition from several States, alleging that the State government has abandoned the Congress' national stand and embraced BJP policies.

The Supreme Court agreed to examine whether a habeas corpus petition is maintainable against continued detention through successive arrests. It issued notice to the Madhya Pradesh government on a gangster's plea alleging illegal custody and failure to provide written arrest grounds

The Kerala High Court refused to extend transit bail for Mohd Farman, husband of the woman who gained fame during the Prayagraj Kumbh Mela. The court directed him to seek relief in Madhya Pradesh, where he faces kidnapping and related charges

The Election Commission announced by-elections for three Assembly constituencies in Bihar, Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat. Polling will be held on July 30, counting on August 3, with the Model Code of Conduct taking effect immediately in the affected constituencies

A labourer from Madhya Pradesh's Panna district discovered an 11.19-carat white diamond in a leased mine. The rare gem, estimated to fetch up to Rs 40 lakh at auction, is expected to help the family repay debts and improve their future

Seven members of a family were struck by lightning while working in a farm in Madhya Pradesh's Chhindwara district. A young woman died during treatment, while six others remain hospitalised as thunderstorms and lightning continue across the state