अंतर्राष्ट्रीय
21-Apr-2026
Indore PWD Bribery Scandal: 3 Officers Caught Red-Handed In Indore three Public Works Department officials were caught taking bribes on Tuesday. The accused include Jaydev Gautam T.K. Jain and Anshu Dubey. The Lokayukta team arrested Gautam while accepting ₹1.5 lakh at his government residence. Jain was caught taking ₹1 lakh at his office porch. This action highlights ongoing efforts to fight corruption in government departments. Officials said further investigation is underway and strict action will be taken against all those involved in the bribery case. BJP MLA Appears in High Court Over Phone Call Row BJP MLA Sanjay Pathak appeared before the Madhya Pradesh High Court on Tuesday in connection with a controversial phone call to a judge. When media tried to speak with him he refused to comment saying the matter is under court consideration. During the hearing Pathak requested exemption from the next appearance but the court rejected his plea. The court has made it clear that he must appear again on May 14. The case has drawn attention due to concerns over interference in judicial matters and political accountability. Special Assembly Session in MP on April 27 The Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly will hold a special session on April 27. The notification has been officially issued by the विधानसभा secretariat. Chief Minister Mohan Yadav earlier announced this during a press conference. The session will focus on issues related to ‘Nari Shakti Vandan’ and women empowerment. Leaders are expected to discuss policies and welfare measures for women in detail. The session is considered important as it aims to strengthen women’s participation and rights in the state through legislative discussions and possible policy decisions. Chief Secretary Urges Officers to Think Beyond Rules At a Civil Services Day event in Bhopal Chief Secretary Anurag Jain gave an important message to government officers. He said officials should not blindly follow rules but understand the real needs of citizens. Jain explained that while rules are important officers must focus on people behind the files. He encouraged innovation and human-centered governance. The statement reflects a shift toward more responsive administration. His remarks aim to inspire officers to balance regulations with empathy and practical solutions for public problems. Moving Bus Catches Fire Passengers Escape Safely In Raisen a major accident was narrowly avoided when a moving sleeper bus caught fire on Tuesday evening. The bus was traveling from Indore to Sagar. The incident happened near Sehatganj when flames were seen in the front part of the bus. Panic spread among passengers but the driver quickly stopped the vehicle. All passengers managed to escape safely by getting down in time. Authorities are investigating the cause of the fire and no injuries have been reported so far. Youth Paraded with Shoes Garland in Vidisha 4 Arrested A shocking incident has come from Vidisha district where a युवक was beaten and humiliated by villagers. The incident happened in Mohanpur Khurd village under Lateri tehsil. The युवक was accused of talking to a minor girl. Locals shaved his head beat him with sticks and forced him to wear a garland of shoes before parading him in the village. A video of the incident went viral prompting police action. According to SDOP Amresh Bohre four accused have been arrested and sent to jail while others are being identified. Heatwave Conditions Grip State Temperatures Soar Madhya Pradesh is facing intense summer heat with temperatures rising sharply across many cities including Bhopal and Indore. Day temperatures are crossing 40°C in most parts while nights remain warm around 24 to 28°C. The weather is mostly clear with strong sunlight and dry air. Heatwave conditions are likely to continue for the next few days especially in southern districts of the state. Experts are advising people to avoid going out in the afternoon drink plenty of water and take precautions against heatstroke. There is no sign of rain so the hot and dry weather is expected to continue across the state.
