अंतर्राष्ट्रीय
26-Jun-2025
Shivraj Kailash meet behind closed doors in Indore In a surprising development Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Madhya Pradesh Minister Kailash Vijayvargiya held an 18-minute closed-door meeting in Indore. Meanwhile Union Minister of State Savitri Thakur was seen waiting outside sparking speculation over the secrecy. While the two senior BJP leaders have not disclosed the topic of their discussion the political buzz is intensifying. Was it a policy talk or internal party matters? No official word yet but the timing and setting suggest something significant may be brewing behind the scenes. Ayushman card promise for democracy fighters Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav at a felicitation event for Emergency-era detainees announced that all democracy fighters above 70 will receive Ayushman health cards for free treatment. Ambulance support and job scheme priority were also pledged. The CM also honoured Karnataka Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot and former Haryana Governor Captain Singh Solanki with commemorative plaques. The government’s move is seen as a gesture of respect and welfare toward elderly freedom supporters aligning political goodwill with social security. Govt staff continue to protest new promotion rules In Bhopal officers and employees from general backward and minority categories protested outside the state secretariat against new promotion norms. Chanting slogans and waving banners they launched a fresh wave of agitation. A key coordination meeting of all unions is set for June 29 to decide the future course of action. This issue brewing for months now threatens to snowball into a full-scale administrative standoff if not addressed soon. MP UP sign tourism MoU for shared circuits Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh signed a major MoU to jointly develop tourism around Shri Ram Path Gaman Shri Krishna Path and Buddhist Circuit. The agreement was inked at a roadshow in Lucknow in the presence of MP Deputy CM Rajendra Shukla. Highlighting cultural links Shukla said tourism will open new development avenues. MP Tourism Minister Dharmendra Lodhi invited investors to explore MPs untapped potential. A spiritual and economic partnership with clear growth intent. CM breaks silence on Bhopal’s 90-degree flyover After weeks of public trolling and criticism CM Dr. Mohan Yadav finally addressed the controversy surrounding Bhopal’s Aishbagh ROB. He confirmed technical issues and said the bridge won’t be opened until all faults are corrected. The overpass drew flak for its dangerous 90-degree turn. NHAI and PWD flagged accident risks and now corrections are underway. The CM assured action against responsible officials. For now the bridge remains a symbol of flawed urban planning. Natural farming campaign starts from Jabalpur To promote sustainable agriculture the MP government is launching the ‘Natural Farming Chaupal’ from Jabalpur. Gujarat Governor Acharya Devvrat and CM Mohan Yadav will kick off the event. The initiative aims to educate farmers about the health and environmental benefits of chemical-free farming. Agriculture Minister Inder Singh Kansana will also join. The campaign targets long-term change in cultivation patterns across the state linking traditional wisdom with modern science. Indore RTO cracks down on unlicensed autos Indore’s RTO has launched a major crackdown on auto-rickshaws operating without permits and fitness certificates. Officers have issued a 15-day ultimatum to drivers—update documents or lose vehicle registration. RTO Pradeep Sharma said many owners skip fitness renewals creating safety risks. Insurance becomes invalid in accidents involving such vehicles. The department aims to regularise thousands of illegal autos and ensure passenger safety across the city. ₹4 lakh fraud inside Indore bank caught on CCTV A shocking bank fraud unfolded in Indore’s Malharganj area. A man used a fake Aadhaar and altered a dropped cheque to self with inside help withdrawing ₹4 lakh from Canara Bank. The entire theft was caught on CCTV. The victim a printing press owner had no idea his cheque was stolen. Police are investigating and bank staff are under scrutiny. An alarming breach of trust inside a supposedly secure banking environment. Ratlam cops seize ₹5 crore worth drugs 2 held Ratlam police busted a major drug racket seizing MD drugs worth over ₹5 crore. Prahlad Singh Parihar of Mandsaur was caught with 510 grams of MD and 1.5 kg of dodachura on the Mahu-Neemuch highway. In a parallel raid 15 grams of MD were seized from Pushpendra Singh of Rajasthan. Both are in custody under the NDPS Act. SP Amit Kumar said deeper drug networks are being investigated. Supervisor dies at Singhasth project site in Ujjain Tragedy struck at Ujjain’s Kanha Close Duct site when a 20-foot pit collapse killed supervisor Yakub Quraishi. He and a labourer fell during inspection after rains halted work. Quraishi succumbed to head injuries while the labourer was treated and discharged. The project meant to clean the Shipra River ahead of the 2028 Singhasth Mahakumbh involves complex canal and tunnel construction. Authorities have launched a safety review after the fatal mishap. Heavy rain alert issued for 15 MP districts The monsoon continues to lash Madhya Pradesh with heavy rains reported across multiple regions on Thursday. In Indore dark clouds covered the skies by early afternoon followed by intense downpours that forced drivers to switch on headlights. The weather department has issued a red alert for 15 districts warning of possible flooding waterlogging and traffic disruptions. Authorities have urged residents to stay indoors during peak showers and asked local administrations to stay on high alert for emergencies. The wet spell is expected to continue over the next 48 hours.
