Madhya Pradesh

Mandsaur: In a shocking revelation, police have solved the murder case of BJP leader Shyamlal Dhakad in Madhya Pradesh’s Mandsaur district, uncovering that the prime conspirator behind the crime was none other than his own father. The murder, carried out on 18 July in the Nahargarh area, was allegedly orchestrated over fears related to property transfer stemming from the victim’s illicit relationship. According to police, Shyamlal’s father Daulatraram suspected that his son was planning to transfer his land and property in the name of a woman from the village with whom he was in a relationship. Driven by this fear, Daulatraram allegedly hired contract killers and paid ₹5 lakh to have his own son eliminated. Brutal Murder While AsleepThe crime came to light when Kanwarlal (55), a resi...

Bhopal: As the Madhya Pradesh government under Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav completes two years in office (2023–2025), the tenure presents a mixed picture of decisive governance, ideological assertiveness, and unresolved structural challenges. While the government highlights gains in investment promotion and control over Left-wing extremism, issues such as law and order, unemployment, mounting debt and the Chief Minister’s controversial statements continue to test its credibility. Dr Yadav assumed office on December 13, 2023, and within the first 48 hours, sent a strong political message with three rapid decisions that defined the tone of his administration. Three Hardline Decisions Within 48 Hours Soon after taking charge, the Chief Minister: Ordered strict regulation of lou...

Ahead of completing two years in office on Saturday, Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav has announced one of Madhya Pradesh’s biggest milestones — the state has been officially declared Naxal-free. This achievement comes even before the deadline set by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, who had aimed to make India free from Naxalism by March 31, 2026. In an interview to The Times of India, CM Yadav described the elimination of Naxalism as the government’s biggest accomplishment.“We have worked in all fields, but if I must name one landmark achievement, it is the end of Naxalism — a problem that persisted for 40 years,” he said. “Those involved in bloodshed were either neutralized or they surrendered.” Clear Message to Naxals The Chief Minister said his government followed a firm and consi...