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Sunday, January 11, 2026
TopicMadhya Pradesh

Topic: Madhya Pradesh

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.

MP govt hosts 4th interactive session on investment opportunities, precursor to 2025 Global Investors Summit

The Kolkata session witnessed a turnout of over 700 participants, including prominent industrialists from sectors such as steel, food processing, IT, textiles and logistics.

MP assault-rape case: 3 more arrested in connection with attack on 2 Army officers, 2 women

Police say all six accused have been arrested, and two of them have confessed to raping one of the women who were accompanying the officers.

2 army officers, 2 women attacked by 6 men while picnicking in MP’s Jam Gate; sexual assault suspected

One officer has expressed concern that one of the women might have been sexually assaulted, but she is yet to give her statement. 2 have been arrested, search for others is ongoing.

Ratlam SP transferred overnight after dismissing ‘stone pelting’ on Ganesh procession as ‘rumour’

Last week, Samast Hindu Samaj Ratlam expressed displeasure at police dismissing its complaints of stone-pelting by a Muslim during Ganesh Chaturthi procession in Mochipura. ]

Ujjain ‘rape’ happened even as city turned fortress for VIPs. Woman told cops accused ‘promised marriage’

Local shopowners say the tribal woman had been living on the streets for past two decades. According to the accused's mother, he often came home drunk.

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How to treat melasma—strict sun protection, oral therapies and targeted lasers

Classic features of the disease include brown, gray-brown, or bluish patches on cheeks, forehead, upper lip, nose, and chin—often forming a mask-like pattern.

Grounded no more: Andhra govt revives no-frills Dagadarthi airport near Nellore to boost south coast link

As Visakhapatnam readies a mega airport, the Andhra Pradesh government has revived its shelved Dagadarthi project, aiming to boost cargo and connectivity on the south coast.

Oreshnik, ATACMS & Storm Shadow: All about the missiles Russia and Ukraine are firing

Both the Russian and Ukrainian militaries are leaning on drones, but they’re also firing cruise and ballistic missiles, some of them relatively new and experimental.

Thank you Trump, again. India now has reason to shed fear of free trade and spur reform

UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.