11 Policemen Booked for Robbery in Seoni In Seoni district 11 policemen have been booked in a ₹3 crore hawala money case. Police have arrested SDOP Pooja Pandey and five other officers. The charges include robbery illegal detention kidnapping and criminal conspiracy. DGP Kailash Makwana ordered the action. Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav said no one who breaks the law will be spared even senior officers. He confirmed that a DSP-level officer is also arrested and FIRs have been filed against other accused policemen. Cabinet Approves Scheme for Soybean Farmers The Mohan Yadav Cabinet has approved the Bhavantar scheme for soybean farmers. Under this plan if the market rate is lower than MSP the state government will pay the difference to farmers. The cabinet also approved a hike in DA (Dearness Allowance) for 1.5 lakh pensioners under the 6th and 7th Pay Commissions. The move aims to help both farmers and retired employees cope with inflation. Officials say payments will be released soon to support rural families before the next harvest. BJP Press Meet in Bhopal: Focus on Swadeshi Movement BJP National General Secretary Arun Singh addressed a press conference at the party office in Bhopal. He said the “Swadeshi movement” is becoming a public campaign across India encouraging people to buy Indian-made products. Singh added that India is now producing defense items semiconductors and chips domestically. He said “Demand for Indian goods is growing worldwide.” Attacking Congress he claimed it never cared for the economy. He said infrastructure spending has increased from ₹2.5 lakh crore to ₹12 lakh crore under BJP rule. Gwalior Under Tight Security for October 15 Protests Tension remains high in Gwalior ahead of October 15 as both Dalit and upper-caste groups plan major protests over the Ambedkar statue controversy. Police have set up blockades at 36 locations and increased patrolling to prevent violence. The dispute began after lawyer Anil Mishra’s comments against Dr. B.R. Ambedkar. Dalit organizations have announced strong protests while upper-caste groups have also called for a show of strength. Police say all efforts are being made to maintain law and order. Congress Protest Over Cough Syrup Deaths In Indore Congress leaders protested after 23 children died in Chhindwara and Betul allegedly from consuming toxic cough syrup. The protesters called Deputy CM and Health Minister Rajendra Shukla a “killer minister” and demanded his resignation. They even placed a garland of skulls on his effigy at Regal Square. However only three Congress leaders participated in the protest. The state government has ordered an inquiry into the incident and sent the syrup samples for testing. Two-Day Pushya Nakshatra Shopping Festival This year’s Pushya Nakshatra brings a rare two-day shopping opportunity. Astrologers say both days are highly auspicious for buying gold vehicles and electronics. Traders expect record sales this time as GST rates on several items have dropped. Markets are already decorated and car showrooms and electronic stores are offering big discounts. People believe buying valuables during Pushya Nakshatra brings good fortune and prosperity. Business owners expect higher profits compared to last year’s festive season. Bhopal Dhaba Fight Over Food Bill Turns Violent A small argument over a food bill turned into a violent clash at a roadside dhaba in Bhopal on Sunday night. During the fight one man was seriously injured after a tandoor rod was stabbed through his stomach. The shocking incident happened in the Katara police area. Around 10 people from both sides were hurt. CCTV footage of the attack has surfaced and police have identified several suspects. A case has been registered and arrests are expected soon. Farmers Crawl to Collector’s Office in Rajgarh Protest In Rajgarh angry farmers protested against the delay in crop compensation after heavy rains destroyed their fields. Members of the Bhartiya Kisan Union crawled on their knees to the collector’s office to submit a memorandum. Farmers said other districts have received compensation but Rajgarh has been ignored. They demanded immediate relief payments. The administration assured the protesters that all pending claims will be verified and cleared soon. Police maintained peace during the unusual but peaceful protest. Student Dies by Suicide After Suspension in Niwari A 10th-grade student named Sahil Yadav died by suicide after being suspended from St. Alphonsa High School in Niwari district. He was suspended for 15 days for lighting firecrackers inside the school. Police said Sahil felt deeply hurt and ended his life at home. His family is in shock and blames the school for strict punishment. The education department has ordered an inquiry into the incident. Heavy Rain and Cold Winds Hit Madhya Pradesh Madhya Pradesh is experiencing a sudden change in weather as a new western disturbance moves across northern India. Cities such as Bhopal Indore and Gwalior saw light to moderate rainfall today which helped bring down the daytime temperatures by 3 to 4 degrees Celsius. The State Meteorological Department has warned of more rain over the next two days in western and central regions of Madhya Pradesh. Farmers are concerned about the impact of these rains on their standing soybean and paddy crops. Meanwhile residents are welcoming the cool breeze after enduring weeks of heat. Many are hopeful that this means an early arrival of winter this year.