राज्य
23-Sep-2025
SC clears way for MP civil judge recruitment The Supreme Court has overruled a Madhya Pradesh High Court order that made three years of legal practice mandatory for civil judge aspirants. The High Court had halted the 2022 recruitment citing lack of experience among applicants. But the Supreme Court stayed that decision last year and has now cleared the process to continue without the three-year requirement. This brings major relief to thousands of law graduates waiting for the selection process to resume. Legal experts say the ruling ensures wider access to judiciary careers and respects earlier eligibility norms. MP govt borrows ₹3000 crore amid rising debt Chief Minister Mohan Yadav’s government has taken a ₹3000 crore loan through the Reserve Bank of India with repayment due on September 24. This is the second major loan in just 15 days. On September 9 the state borrowed ₹4000 crore in three instalments. This time ₹1500 crore was borrowed twice on the same day. Financial analysts warn frequent borrowing could place serious pressure on the state treasury. With assembly polls behind and Singhasth spending ahead questions are growing over fiscal management. ₹11909 crore Singhasth works under review in Ujjain Urban Administration Minister Kailash Vijayvargiya has ordered strict checks on projects linked to the upcoming Singhasth festival. He instructed officials to meet deadlines and maintain construction standards. Key focus areas include setting up bath houses and toilets near railway stations and widening roads that connect Ujjain with other pilgrimage sites. Singhasth held once every 12 years draws millions of devotees. With ₹11909 crore allocated for festival-related work the government is pushing for transparent and timely execution ahead of one of the world’s largest religious events. Governor’s chopper grounded in Tikamgarh A technical glitch grounded Madhya Pradesh Governor Mangubhai Patel’s helicopter in Tikamgarh after he attended a public event. The chopper failed to take off forcing the Governor to wait over 30 minutes before returning by road. The issue was later resolved and the aircraft took off without him. The Governor had visited Karmasan Hata village located about 20 kilometers from Tikamgarh. Officials said there was no safety concern but the incident has raised fresh questions about VIP travel protocols in remote districts. MLA’s bus driver assaulted on Indore road In Indore locals assaulted the driver of a bus owned by BJP MLA Golu Shukla’s travel company Bhaneshwari Travels. The incident happened near Arvindo Hospital opposite Bikaner Sweets on the busy Indore–Ujjain highway. Residents claimed the bus had been speeding and was involved in an earlier accident. A video of the beating surfaced four days later sparking outrage. The clip also renewed concerns about law and order in urban traffic zones. Police say they’re investigating both the assault and past traffic complaints linked to the vehicle. Widows in Gwalior seek euthanasia over bank harassment Two widows in Gwalior have submitted a plea asking for euthanasia claiming relentless harassment by banks. Poonam Bhadoria and Suruchi Bhadoria allege that Central Bank and Union Bank pressured them repeatedly over unresolved financial matters. The women said the mental strain has left them hopeless and they no longer wish to live. Their letter to the Collector addressed to the Governor has shaken local officials. The administration has promised to investigate the banks’ conduct. The shocking request has triggered widespread concern over mental health and debt-related distress. Collector removes husbands from women’s council meeting In a bold move against proxy politics Gwalior Collector Ruchika Chouhan ordered several husbands to leave an official meeting after they showed up in place of their elected wives. She asked the men to sit in the visitors’ gallery and insisted that only the elected women councillors could participate. The incident has sparked debate over increasing instances of male family members exercising power in place of female representatives. The Collector’s action has drawn praise from activists calling for stronger enforcement of gender representation in local governance. Youth ends life after Durga event heartbreak A 21-year-old youth Sumit Lodhi died by suicide in Bhopal’s Koh-e-Fiza area hours after participating in a Durga procession. According to his family Sumit was disturbed after seeing his girlfriend dancing with another man during the event. He returned home deeply upset and was later found hanging from a tree early Tuesday morning. Police have registered a case and begun investigation. The incident has sparked concern over emotional health among youth especially during intense cultural festivals. Counselling and community support are being urged by local groups. Monsoon to exit MP in early Oct Monsoon withdrawal has begun from Gujarat Rajasthan Haryana and Punjab with Madhya Pradesh next in line. According to weather officials the state will see rain until early October. Heavy showers are likely on September 25 and 26 across multiple districts. Farmers are closely watching the skies as this final spell could be crucial for kharif crops. Light rainfall is also expected in parts of the state on Tuesday. Experts say this year’s monsoon has been fairly balanced but urge caution due to sudden downpours.
