राष्ट्रीय
14-Oct-2026
Police Officer Suspended for Abusing Tribal Students Over ‘Jai Johar’ Slogan A police station in-charge in Bhopal has been suspended after allegedly abusing tribal students during a protest. The incident took place on Tuesday when the students were protesting and raising the slogan “Jai Johar.” The officer Ratan Singh Parihar was accused of using abusive language and making insulting remarks against them. The Police Commissioner has ordered a departmental inquiry. Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has also taken note of the matter. Minister Narendra Shivaji Patel said that others found guilty during the investigation would also face action. Tribal leader Hiralal Alawa has demanded an FIR under the SC/ST Act and the officer’s dismissal from service. Tribal Protest Continues in Sehore for Fifth Day A protest by tribal people in Kosmi village of Madhya Pradesh’s Sehore district continued for the fifth day on Wednesday. The district collector and commissioner visited the protest site to discuss the issue and find a solution. However no agreement was reached. The affected family refused to attend a meeting with the officials and said that anyone who wanted to talk should come to the protest site. The protesters have warned that if their demands are not met they will begin a march to Bhopal at 8 AM on Thursday. They plan to reach the Chief Minister’s residence with 10000 to 15000 people and present their demands directly to him. Ladli Behna Scheme: Over ₹1834 Crore Transferred Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has announced the release of the 41st instalment of the Ladli Behna scheme. On Wednesday more than ₹1834 crore was transferred to the bank accounts of 1.25 crore women across the state. Under the scheme the state government is providing ₹1500 every month to eligible women. The Chief Minister announced the benefit during a Ladli Behna scheme programme in Guruwahi village under the Manpur Janpad Panchayat area of Umaria district. The programme was held during the Navratri festival. The scheme aims to provide financial support to women and help them become more financially independent. MP Reconstitutes State Employees Commission The Madhya Pradesh government has reconstituted the State Employees Commission. The Finance Department has issued an official notification regarding the new appointments. The commission will have seven positions. Retired IAS officer Malay Shrivastava has been appointed as its chairman. Retired district judge Arun Kumar Singh has been appointed as a member representing the judicial service. Retired office superintendent Badam Singh has also been appointed as a member. The commission was first established around six years ago during the Kamal Nath government. However its functioning was reduced after the BJP returned to power in the state. The latest decision is expected to bring the commission back into focus. Youth Cycles from Telangana to Delhi to Campaign for Congress A young man from Uttar Pradesh has started a cycle journey from Telangana to Delhi to spread a message in support of the Congress party. Sonu Yadav belongs to the Rampur Karkhana area of Deoria district. He has named his journey the “Congress Jan Sandesh Jan Sampark Kranti Cycle Yatra Mission 2019.” He started the journey from Gandhi Bhavan in Hyderabad on August 21 2026. On Wednesday he reached the Madhya Pradesh Congress office in Bhopal. During the journey he travelled through Telangana Karnataka Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh. His final destination is Delhi where he plans to continue his political campaign. Water Shortage Concerns Rise in Indore After Monsoon Concerns about a possible water shortage have started rising in Indore just 14 days after the monsoon’s withdrawal. The city faces the challenge of meeting the water needs of nearly 40 lakh people during the coming summer. Madhya Pradesh Minister Kailash Vijayvargiya has appealed to residents to start saving water now. He advised families to prepare a water-saving plan together. He also suggested installing alarms on water tanks to prevent overflow. In addition he asked people to reuse the waste water released by RO water purifiers for activities such as mopping floors. The appeal comes as the city prepares for the summer months and the possibility of reduced water availability.
