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TopicMadhya Pradesh

Topic: Madhya Pradesh

Why is Bollywood heading to Madhya Pradesh? It has a policy other states now want

MP is to heartland stories what Kashmir was to romance. It’s the new filming hub for Bollywood and OTT. Over 300 projects have shot here in last 4 years, from Dunki and Laapataa Ladies to Panchayat.

India’s First Mine Closure Certificates Issued in Madhya Pradesh

The Coal Controller Organisation, subordinate office of the Ministry of Coal, issued the certificates after verifying that the mine owner had completed all protective, reclamation, and rehabilitation works.

What’s the IFS vs IAS row in MP about? A look at its genesis, latest trigger & related 2000 SC ruling

In June this yr, MP govt ordered involvement of district collectors in forest officers' appraisal process. ThePrint recaps what the matter in SC is & what IFS officers, govt have said.

On the run from cops, harassment accused ‘shoots’ minor, 2 family members in MP’s Chhattarpur

Accused had been absconding for last two months, say Chhatarpur police; SIT has been formed to nab him and prize of Rs 20,000 declared for info that might lead to arrest.

Incentives, coercion & duping, allegations galore as BJP tries to enrol maximum members in MP

Reports have surfaced of BJP workers using aggressive & deceptive tactics to get people to join the party. BJP says some isolated incidents shouldn't taint the entire membership drive.

Force behind Ladli Laxmi, IAS officer Anurag Jain takes over as Madhya Pradesh chief secretary

An engineer from IIT Kharagpur, Jain wasn't the first choice. He had been on deputation with Centre in various capacities starting as joint secretary in finance dept in 2014.

Amid infighting between BJP’s old guard & ‘imported’ leaders in MP, CM Yadav struggles to strike balance

A number of incidents highlight fault lines within the party, revealing divisions over honouring commitments made by previous govt and delays in CM making appointments to boards & nigams.

MP’s long-delayed Chutka nuclear project moves after PMO push. Panel to work on better rehab plan

Villagers affected are tribals, some of whom were displaced by Bargi Dam in 1980s. On 8 August, a panel was formed to resolve issues, including land acquisition, related to project.

NHRC takes sou motu cognizance of death of 2 ST students in MP govt hostel

The two students belonging to the ST community were allegedly asked to clean septic tanks on campus.

Man behind attack on 2 Army officers, 2 women in MP has long history of crimes, ‘was on the prowl’

Three of the six arrested for the 11 September attack have a criminal history. Main accused Anil Baror has robbery, assault and attempted murder cases registered against him.

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Why Tejashwi Yadav failed—Bihar changed, RJD didn’t

RJD, once a prominent representative of Mandal politics, now finds itself in a political era where welfare, good governance, and new aspirations are overshadowing old caste equations.

As govt starts rolling back Quality Control Orders, a look at adverse impact they had, mainly on MSMEs

Between 2016 and 2025, around 700 QCOs were issued by the government. Now, it has withdrawn 69 of them.

Drone manufacturer ideaForge wins orders worth over Rs 100 crore from Army

ideaForge has formed a joint venture to manufacture and market UAVs in the US. Its Q6 UAV is now included in NATO and allied procurement systems.

INDIA has a Congress-sized hole. And the fix begins with a little humility

Without a Congress revival, there can be no challenge to the BJP pan-nationally. Modi’s party is growing, and almost entirely at the cost of the Congress.