अंतर्राष्ट्रीय
16-Jan-2026
Chief Minister praises Panchayat Secretaries Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav addressed the state-level Panchayat Secretary Conference at BHEL Dussehra Maidan on Friday. He said that the true soul of India lives in villages. Referring to Mahatma Gandhi the Chief Minister said that if villages farmers and poor people develop the nation will automatically progress. He described the Panchayat as the strongest unit of the Panchayati Raj system and called Panchayat Secretaries its real backbone. The Chief Minister said that even decisions taken by IAS officers the Prime Minister or the State Government are finally implemented at the Panchayat level. Comparing their work to devotion and strength he said Panchayat Secretaries today perform difficult tasks just like Lord Hanuman did during Lord Ram’s time. Drug factory busted in Ratlam huge seizure made Police have uncovered an illegal MD drug manufacturing factory in Chikalana village of Ratlam district. The action was taken late Thursday night around 2:30 am in the Kalukheda police station area. During the raid police seized more than 10 kilograms of ready MD drugs and chemicals worth nearly ₹3 crore. Along with drugs a 12-bore gun 91 live cartridges two peacocks and sandalwood were also recovered from the spot. The case has gained political attention as the accused is said to be close to MP Chandrashekhar. Police have registered a case and started questioning those involved. Further investigation is underway to find links to a larger drug network operating in the region. Poisonous cough syrup case heard in High Court The Madhya Pradesh High Court on Friday heard the bail plea of Dr. Praveen Soni arrested in the Chhindwara poisonous cough syrup case. In this tragic incident 25 small children lost their lives after consuming toxic cough syrup. During the hearing Dr. Soni claimed that he was not responsible for the deaths. He told the court that he prescribed medicines according to medical rules and blamed the pharmaceutical company for manufacturing poisonous syrup. His lawyer argued that checking the chemical composition of medicines is the responsibility of the manufacturer not the doctor. The court listened to both sides and reserved further action. The case has shocked the entire state and raised serious questions about drug safety. Income Tax raid at BJP district panchayat chief’s brother’s office The Income Tax Department carried out a major raid on Friday in Vidisha district. The action took place at Samadhan Apartment in Sherpura area. The raid was conducted at the office of Dilip Raghuvanshi a well-known contractor and brother of the BJP District Panchayat President. The Income Tax team is examining financial records bank transactions and other important documents related to the contractor’s business activities. Heavy security arrangements were made outside the apartment and no one was allowed to enter during the operation. Officials have not yet shared details about the findings. The raid has created political buzz in the district and discussions about corruption and financial transparency. Alok Sharma targets Rahul Gandhi during BJP celebration After BJP’s big victory in the Maharashtra municipal elections a grand celebration was held at the state BJP office. Several senior leaders including MLA Bhagwandas Sabnani Mayor Malti Rai MP Alok Sharma and Ravindra Yati were present. Amid drumbeats and fireworks MP Alok Sharma took a sharp dig at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. He said Rahul Gandhi represents false politics and that his visits will not affect BJP in any way. Sharma claimed that people have already understood Rahul Gandhi’s reality. He accused Congress of doing “white lie politics” and said the election result proves that only parties connected to the ground win public trust. His statement has heated up political discussions in the state. Film stars campaign in Sagar roadshow Famous television and film actress Ankita Lokhande and actor Vicky Jain participated in a roadshow in Deori town of Sagar district. They campaigned in support of BJP candidate Neha Alkesh Jain. During the roadshow the stars moved through crowded streets waving at people and appealing to voters. Ankita Lokhande urged citizens to vote wisely in the upcoming elections scheduled on the 19th. She said that Deori town is lagging behind in development and needs a strong and honest leader. The presence of film celebrities attracted large crowds and created an energetic political atmosphere. Supporters believe the star power will help increase voter turnout and strengthen the candidate’s chances. Disabled tribal girl seen carrying wood on knees in Singrauli A heartbreaking video has emerged from Singrauli district showing an 11-year-old disabled tribal girl Dil Kumari Baiga carrying a bundle of firewood on her head while moving on her knees. The girl is born without proper functioning of both legs and studies in Class 3. Despite her condition she was seen collecting firewood for daily survival. The video went viral on social media and sparked public outrage. After the matter came to light district administration officials visited Barahpan village and assured the family of financial help medical support and welfare benefits. The incident has raised serious questions about ground-level implementation of government schemes for disabled children. Fake emergency landing video at Jabalpur railway station A video showing an emergency landing of an airplane at Jabalpur railway station went viral on social media creating panic among people. However the Airport Authority of India later clarified that the video was completely fake. Officials confirmed that no such incident occurred and the video was generated using Artificial Intelligence technology. After verification Khamaria police registered a case and started searching for the youth who uploaded the misleading content online. Authorities warned that spreading fake news can create fear and chaos and is a punishable offense. The incident highlights the growing misuse of AI-generated videos and the need for strict action against those spreading misinformation on social media platforms. Cold Wave Continues Fog in Morning Hours The weather in Madhya Pradesh remains cold and dry in most parts of the state. Morning and night temperatures are low especially in Bhopal Indore Gwalior Ujjain and Jabalpur. Cold winds are making people feel more chill during early hours. In some northern districts light fog is seen in the morning affecting visibility on roads. Daytime temperature is comfortable due to sunshine. There is no warning of rain in the next 24 hours. Farmers are advised to protect crops from cold conditions. People are advised to wear warm clothes especially children and elderly citizens.
