अंतर्राष्ट्रीय
05-Jul-2025
BJP paid ₹50 crore to lawyers to block OBC quota: Cong Congress has accused the BJP government in Madhya Pradesh of spending over ₹50 crore to block 27% OBC reservation. PCC chief Jitu Patwari claimed the state hired private lawyers along with government ones to argue in court nearly 70 times in the High Court and 25 times in the Supreme Court. He said fees were paid just to stop the OBC community from getting their rightful share. CM Dr. Mohan Yadav hit back saying Congress offered reservation without proper study leading to years of litigation. BJP now plans to bring a factual bill in the Assembly. Congress to launch statewide OBC rights movement The Congress has announced a full-fledged movement for OBC reservation in Madhya Pradesh. PCC chief Jitu Patwari and LoP Umang Singhar alleged that BJP is playing with OBC rights and defying court rulings. They called the issue a “murder of democracy and social justice.” Congress said Rahul Gandhi will join the protests in Bundelkhand. The party plans to mobilise OBC communities across the state holding demonstrations from Assembly to villages. With political stakes rising the battle for OBC quota is heating up and Congress is pushing hard to gain momentum ahead of elections. Saif Ali Khan’s ancestral property case reopened The Madhya Pradesh High Court has ordered a fresh hearing in a 25-year-old dispute over actor Saif Ali Khan’s ancestral property in Bhopal. Justice Sanjay Dwivedi overturned a lower court’s ruling and asked for a verdict within a year. The case relates to the estate of Nawab Hameedullah Khan the last ruler of Bhopal. Claimants include Saif Sharmila Tagore Soha Ali Khan Saba Sultan and others. Two relatives Yasir and Faiza Sultan have also claimed their share. The case has deep historical roots and continues to draw public curiosity. Flag burning sparks outrage in Bhopal Tension gripped Ward-50 in Bhopal after locals protested burning of national flag near a municipal office. Angry residents stormed the ward office demanding immediate action. A formal complaint was filed at Shahpura police station. Burning the tricolor is considered an act of sedition under Indian law. Authorities have yet to confirm who was behind the incident but people said that such acts will not be tolerated. Security has been tightened in the area as police begin investigation. Farmer’s son from Vidisha makes it to IIS Ashish Vishwakarma son of a farmer from Badanpur village in Vidisha has been selected for the prestigious Indian Information Service (IIS). The 26-year-old will join the Press Information Bureau at the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting in New Delhi. His success has become a source of pride for the region. Ashish’s father Prakash Narayan Vishwakarma is a small farmer and the familys journey is one of struggle and hope. Ashishs selection shows how rural youth are making it big in top government services through sheer hard work and dedication. Councillor slams Sonam in Raghuvanshi murder case In the sensational Raja Raghuvanshi murder case in Indore Congress councillor Rubina Iqbal made a fiery statement against accused Sonam. Rubina said Sonam didn’t just kill her husband she damaged Indore’s image and hurt the sanctity of relationships. Demanding harsh punishment she said Sonam should be flogged in public and then hanged. The brutal crime has already rocked public sentiment. Now political leaders are calling for extreme punishment. The case continues to gain attention with people demanding justice and politicians making bold emotional statements to echo public outrage. Paint scam in Shahdol: 24 litres 443 workers ₹3.38 lakh A massive corruption case has come to light in Shahdol’s education department. In two government schools records show 24 litres of paint were used—yet 443 labourers and 215 masons were shown working on it. Total expenses: ₹3.38 lakh. Shockingly the paint itself cost just ₹4704. Documents reveal inflated bills and ghost workers. The bizarre numbers have sparked controversy and raised demands for an investigation. This “paint scam” is now being called one of the most absurd examples of petty-level corruption in school infrastructure projects. Officials are yet to comment. Vikramotsav wins Asias WOW Gold Award Vikramotsav-2025 organized by the Maharaja Vikramaditya Research Foundation has won the WOW Gold Award in Asia’s official ceremony category. The award recognizes over 300 cultural programs held during the event. The festival was hosted in Mumbai’s Jio World Convention Center featuring music dance film screenings poetry and a drone show with 1000 drones. Culture advisor Shriram Tiwari credited CM Dr. Mohan Yadav’s vision for the honor. The festival has become a cultural brand for Madhya Pradesh celebrated nationally and internationally for nearly two decades. Four players from Narmadapuram to represent MP in junior rugby nationals Four young athletes from Narmadapuram district will represent Madhya Pradesh in the Junior National Rugby Sevens Championship in Dehradun from July 8 to 13. Amit Malviya from Pipariya is selected in the boys’ team while Shivangi Sarathe Bharti Roy and Vaishali Kushwaha will play in the girls’ squad. Their selection followed strong performances in a training camp held in Dewas. Coaches and senior players are helping them prepare. Local officials and sports enthusiasts have congratulated the athletes and hope they bring laurels to the state. Johila Dam gates opened as rains raise flood threat With heavy rains lashing Madhya Pradesh flood-like conditions are emerging. On Saturday two gates of Johila Dam in Umaria were opened to release excess water. Each gate was lifted by one meter to control water levels. The dam supports the Sanjay Gandhi Thermal Power Station. Authorities say the step was necessary to prevent overflow. Meanwhile many low-lying areas are on high alert. Rain continues across the region and the administration is closely monitoring the situation. Rescue and relief preparations have been activated across vulnerable districts. Flood ravages MP as rains intensify Heavy rainfall continues to disrupt life across Madhya Pradesh. In Shivpuri and Sheopur floodwaters have entered homes and submerged vehicles. In Benipura village the Kwari river overflowed into 20 homes causing significant damage. A culvert collapse on State Highway-22 in Narsinghpur has blocked traffic forcing people to cross with ropes. In Dindori vehicles are stuck in mud along the Amarkantak highway. In Shahdol a house wall collapse killed an elderly couple. Authorities are on high alert as more rains are forecast. Relief operations are underway but risks remain high.
