अंतर्राष्ट्रीय
24-Jun-2025
Ambedkar is our god: Jeetu Patwari Day two of the Congress-led “Samvidhan Satyagraha” in Gwalior saw MP Congress chief Jeetu Patwari call for unity over Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s legacy. Amid row over installing Ambedkar’s statue on High Court premises Patwari directly addressed the BJP urging them not to divide Ambedkar between parties. “He is our god” Patwari declared. The protest highlights growing political tension around Ambedkar’s symbolism especially in legal and public spaces. Congress is using the campaign to position itself as a defender of constitutional values and Dalit pride even as BJP leaders maintain strategic silence. Centre to buy 3.51 metric tons of moong In a move to support farmers Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced procurement of moong and urad pulses under the price support scheme. During a virtual meeting with agriculture ministers of MP and UP Chouhan said 3.51 metric tons of moong will be bought to stabilise prices. The procurement comes amid concern over falling mandi rates and mounting farmer unrest. The government aims to intervene before market rates dip below MSP. CM Mohan Yadav attends zonal council meet in Varanasi Chief Minister Mohan Yadav attended the 25th Central Zonal Council meeting held at Hotel Taj in Varanasi. Union Home Minister Amit Shah chaired the session which included CMs and chief secretaries from MP UP Chhattisgarh and Uttarakhand. The meeting focused on internal security border coordination naxal-affected areas and inter-state cooperation. Key suggestions were made to streamline administration and improve disaster response. MP minister Kailash Vijayvargiya also joined discussion. The session marked a strong message from the Centre on collaborative governance particularly in sensitive and development-lagging regions of central India. ₹20 crore scam: raids on education clerk’s homes A major crackdown in Alirajpur as central agencies raided multiple locations linked to Kamal Rathore a clerk in the education department accused of embezzling ₹20.36 crore. Raids began at 9 AM in Katthiwada and surrounding areas with CRPF guarding the premises. Investigators say Rathore routed funds via fake accounts and allegedly involved relatives. Locals were shocked to see paramilitary forces at a government employee’s home. The scale of misappropriation has prompted fresh calls for audits across the department. Sources suggest the scam could expand further with more officials under the scanner. Bageshwar Dham sevadar accused of issuing threats A businessman from Uttar Pradesh has filed a complaint against a sevadar of Bageshwar Dham accusing him of intimidation. The complaint was lodged during a public hearing with the Chhatarpur collector Parth Jaiswal. The businessman claimed his life was in danger and asked for urgent protection. The collector promised action and directed the tehsildar to begin an inquiry. The complaint has stirred up discussion around the growing influence of religious figures and their aides in local affairs. Departmental promotions under review The General Administration Department (GAD) has called a key meeting of all departments on June 26 to discuss implementation of new promotion rules. The agenda includes forming Departmental Promotion Committees (DPCs) and fast-tracking their first sessions. GAD officials confirmed they’ll hold their own DPC meeting within the month to set a precedent. The reforms are aimed at clearing a backlog of pending promotions and introducing transparency. The move comes after multiple employee unions voiced concern over career stagnation. Swift coordination among departments is now the top administrative priority. Metro depot for Indore-Ujjain project to be built on 20 hectares The Indore-Ujjain metro line is one step closer to reality as the Metro Rail Corporation searches for 20 hectares of land for a depot. With no suitable government land near Indore or Ujjain officials have proposed a site near Revati close to Sanwer. Using government land will speed up the process via inter-departmental transfer avoiding the delays of private land acquisition. The route will be elevated on road dividers while the Ujjain stretch near Nanakheda will go underground. Full technical details will be released once the Detailed Project Report (DPR) is finalised. Soldier dies after dummy bomb falls during drone drill A tragic accident claimed life of Havaldar Vijay Singh during a training session at Bhopal’s Sukhi Sewaniya Army firing range. A 4-kg iron dummy bomb dropped from a drone 400 feet above struck him on the head killing him instantly. Singh a native of Uttarakhand was posted at Bairagarh Army office. The drill was meant to teach drone bombing and safety techniques. The Army has launched an investigation into whether the mishap was caused by a technical malfunction or human error. Toxic gas in well kills 5 in Guna Tragedy struck in Dharanawada village near Guna after five men died from inhaling toxic gas while trying to rescue a calf trapped in a well. Six people entered the well on Tuesday morning; only one made it out alive. Locals say the well likely contained methane or some other toxic buildup. The deaths have shocked the rural community raising questions about emergency response and awareness of confined-space hazards. Authorities have launched an inquiry and warned others not to attempt similar rescues without professional help. A pall of grief hangs over the village. High-tension wire kills 3 family members in Balaghat A devastating accident in Lanji Balaghat district left three members of a family dead after their bike came in contact with a fallen high-tension power line. The incident occurred around 8:30 AM as they were headed to Durga Mandir in Deolgaon. Eyewitnesses say the wire got entangled in the bike electrocuting all three instantly. The victims were charred beyond recognition. Locals blame lax maintenance by the electricity department. The tragedy has sparked fresh outrage over power infrastructure in rural MP. A compensation demand has been submitted to the district collector. Rain lashes 31 districts flooding in Shivpuri Monsoon fury has gripped Madhya Pradesh as 31 districts including Bhopal and Indore got heavy rainfall. In Shivpuri flash floods turned serious after a school campus flooded trapping students and teachers inside. All were safely rescued by emergency teams. In cities traffic chaos and waterlogging were reported as downpour continued intermittently. The Met Department has issued fresh warning for the next 48 hours. With rivers swelling and rural roads submerged authorities are on high alert. The rain brings both relief from summer heat and the looming risk of flood disasters.
