अंतर्राष्ट्रीय
09-Jul-2025
Cabinet nod to massive hiring in MP power companies In a major push to improve power distribution the Mohan Yadav cabinet has cleared recruitment of 49263 new posts across East Central and West electricity distribution companies. With this the total number of regular positions rises to over 77000. The move aims to reduce dependency on contract and outsourced workers streamline operations and boost efficiency. In another big relief the cabinet has waived ₹84.17 crore worth of irrigation water tax interest and penalties for nearly 35 lakh farmers. The state will also urge the Centre to increase procurement quota for urad and moong crops. Indore civic body running on 30% commission: Cong In a fiery protest across all 22 zones of Indore the Congress accused city’s municipal corporation of running a 30% commission racket. State Congress chief Jitu Patwari led the demonstrations slamming corruption irregularities in the high-profile Z-shaped bridge project and hikes in property and water taxes. Patwari alleged that elected representatives from the mayor to the MP are silent and avoiding responsibility. The Congress demanded a high-level probe and immediate rollback of the tax hikes. The protest signals growing unrest over urban governance in Madhya Pradesh’s commercial capital. From vice-chancellor to Kulguru JNU follows MP lead In a cultural shift rooted in Indian tradition Delhi’s Jawaharlal Nehru University has decided to officially use the term ‘Kulguru’ instead of the conventional ‘vice-chancellor’. The move follows the Madhya Pradesh government’s earlier adoption of the Sanskrit-inspired title. Chief Minister Mohan Yadav shared the update calling it a proud moment and a step toward cultural renaissance in higher education. JNU’s decision marks a rare instance of a central university adopting a state-led terminology change drawing both praise and curiosity from academia nationwide. Ujjain schools to open on Sundays for Mahakal events In Ujjain Monday school holidays are being shifted to Sundays due to Mahakal processions during the holy month of Sawan. District Collector Roshan Kumar Singh issued the directive stating that schools will remain closed on specific Mondays and will operate on Sundays instead. The change is aimed at ensuring smooth conduct of religious events without disrupting the academic calendar. The decision affects both government and private schools and will be in effect through July and August. Parents and educators are advised to take note of the revised holiday schedule. MP private schools say new rules may shut them down Tension is rising among small and medium private school owners in Madhya Pradesh as new government regulations threaten their survival. Hundreds of school operators gathered outside the School Education Minister’s residence in Bhopal to protest demanding relaxation in the new rules. The demonstration saw participation from across the state including Rewa Jabalpur and Sagar. The Private School Welfare Association warned that if policies remain unchanged many schools will be forced to shut down leaving thousands of students in the lurch. They’ve called for immediate dialogue with the government. Liquor party inside university office sparks outrage Shocking visuals have emerged from Maharaja Bundelkhand University in Chhatarpur showing a late-night liquor party inside a campus office. A technician and his friends were seen drinking and eating at an official table. Students who witnessed the scene recorded videos which have now gone viral. Bottles glasses and snacks are clearly visible in the footage. The incident has sparked massive criticism raising serious concerns about campus discipline and misuse of university premises. Authorities are expected to take strict action as pressure mounts from students and parents. 40000 bank staff strike hits services across MP Banking services came to a near halt across Madhya Pradesh on Wednesday as nearly 40000 employees went on strike. The strike was called in support of a 17-point demand charter affecting operations at over 8500 branches statewide. Customers faced delays in withdrawals deposits and loan services. The protesting staff are demanding better pay structures job security and restoration of old pension schemes. Unions have warned of intensified action if talks with the government don’t progress. The one-day strike highlights growing discontent within the banking sector. Drugs Worth ₹44 Lakh Seized in Ratlam Two Arrested Ratlam Police seized MD drugs worth ₹44.42 lakh and arrested two smugglers. Acting on a tip-off a team led by Manak Chowk police raided an area near the Namkeen Cluster in Karamdi. They caught Bhavesh Raval from Rajkot and Alpesh Pargharmore from Nagpur with 440 grams of MD drugs. The accused were transporting the drugs from Mandsaur to Gujarat by changing buses. Police said they sold MD in small packets. A case under NDPS Act has been filed. Their past criminal records are also being verified. Investigation is ongoing. Dumper Crashes on Ujjain Highway Driver Dead A dumper carrying agricultural equipment from Haridwar to Pithampur crashed into a highway divider near Pandya Khedi in Ujjains Panwasa police area late last night. The driver critically injured died on the spot. The vehicle belonging to Ritik Transport from Vapi Gujarat was heavily damaged. Company official Vinay who arrived from Bhopal said they were informed about the accident at 5 AM. Due to the crash a section of the Garoth highway remains closed to traffic. Authorities are clearing the wreckage and investigating the cause of the accident. Two children dead one missing in heavy rains Tragedy struck in Narsinghpur district as three children drowned in a swollen river near Vipatpura village. Two bodies have been recovered — one on Wednesday morning and the second in the afternoon — while search efforts continue for the third child. The incident comes amid intense monsoon activity across Madhya Pradesh. The state has already received 14 inches of rain this season which is 74% above average. The weather department has issued heavy rain alerts for 35 districts with the eastern regions of Jabalpur Rewa Shahdol and Sagar most affected.
