राष्ट्रीय
06-Nov-2026
CM Takes a Dig at Congress with a Snake-Mongoose Story Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has criticised the Congress over its promises to tribal communities Scheduled Castes and minorities. He was speaking at a meeting at his residence in Bhopal. The meeting was held to discuss preparations for Tribal Pride Day on November 15. During the meeting the Chief Minister shared a story about a snake and a mongoose. He said a man used to gather people by promising to show them a fight between the two animals. But instead he would sell tooth powder and leave. Yadav compared this story with the Congress and said the party was misleading people with false promises. Digvijaya Singh Says Hindutva Creates Hatred Former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Digvijaya Singh has made a statement about Hindutva and Sanatan Dharma. Speaking in Raghogarh Guna on Wednesday he said that people moving towards Hindutva are filled with hatred. He said people must understand the true meaning of Sanatan Dharma. Otherwise they may move away from its values. Singh also demanded an account of donations collected for the Ram Temple. He alleged that there were problems in the use of the money. State Sports Minister Vishwas Sarang criticised Singh and said his statements were against Sanatan Dharma. BJP Says Congress Is Losing Strength as Rahul Gets Promoted The BJP has targeted Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his political record. At a press conference in Bhopal BJP national spokesperson Prem Shukla presented figures to support his claims. He said that as Rahul Gandhi received bigger responsibilities in the Congress the party continued to lose political strength. According to Shukla the number of Congress MPs and MLAs has fallen over the years. He claimed that Rahul Gandhis growing role in the party had not helped the Congress improve its position. The BJP used this issue to question his leadership and political performance. Baijnath Kushwaha Appointed Madhya Pradesh Congress OBC Chief The Congress has announced new appointments in its Madhya Pradesh organisation. Former Sabalgarh MLA Baijnath Kushwaha has been appointed as the new state president of the partys OBC department. The appointment was announced by the All India Congress Committee. He will replace Satna MLA Siddharth Kushwaha who was earlier handling this responsibility. The change is part of the partys organisational planning in Madhya Pradesh. The Congress is expected to focus on strengthening its OBC department and connecting with people from Other Backward Classes across the state. Akhara Parishad Chief Faces Misbehaviour at Mahakal Temple Akhil Bharatiya Akhara Parishad president Ravindra Puri Maharaj faced an unpleasant experience at the Mahakal Temple in Ujjain. He reached the temple on Thursday afternoon to offer prayers to Lord Mahakal. Reports said that security staff stopped him during checking and delayed his entry through the silver gate. He was reportedly made to wait for a long time. The incident took place after he attended a religious flag ceremony in Nashik. The alleged behaviour of the temple security staff has raised questions about the arrangements for religious leaders and visitors at the temple. Bhopal Garbage Crisis Deepens Workers Warn of Water Supply Cut Bhopal is facing a serious garbage problem due to an ongoing strike by municipal workers. Garbage was not collected for the second consecutive day. Waste can be seen on roads in markets and in residential areas. Several dustbins are full and garbage is spreading onto the streets. Meanwhile the workers have warned that they may stop water supply from Friday. This could create problems for people across the city. Bhopal has more than 2.3 lakh water connections. If the warning is carried out residents may face a drinking water shortage. Hearings on Bhopal Master Plan to Begin on November 16 Hearings on objections to the draft of Bhopal Master Plan 2047 will begin on November 16. Around 13000 objections have been received through online and offline platforms. These objections will now be heard before further steps are taken on the proposed plan. Bhopal MP Alok Sharma MLAs and other public representatives attended a meeting on Thursday. They discussed the arrangements and process for the hearings. The master plan will guide the future development of Bhopal. It includes important decisions related to the citys growth and planning. Tiger Attack Claims Life of Elderly Man in Shahdol A 60-year-old man lost his life in a tiger attack in Madhya Pradeshs Shahdol district. The incident took place on Wednesday night in Chhatwa village under Papaundh police station limits. The victim Rajendra Prasad Yadav had gone out to search for his buffaloes when the tiger attacked him. Earlier a 15-year-old girl was killed in a leopard attack in the Beohari area. Two such incidents have taken place in the district within 24 hours. Local residents have blamed the Forest Department for failing to control attacks by wild animals. No Rain Alert in Madhya Pradesh During Diwali People in Madhya Pradesh can expect clear weather during Diwali and Dhanteras. According to the weather forecast there is no alert for rain or thunderstorms in any district from November 5 to November 8. Bhopal and Indore are also expected to have sunny weather. The clear sky is likely to continue across the state during these days. This will bring relief to people preparing for the festival. People can carry out their shopping and other outdoor activities without worrying about rain. The weather is expected to remain favourable for Diwali celebrations.
