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Topic: Madhya Pradesh

Madhya Pradesh Governor Lalji Tandon passes away at 85

Tandon had been suffering from a prolonged illness and was admitted to a hospital after complaining of breathing problems, difficulty in urination and fever.

CM Baghel hands out plum posts to Chhattisgarh MLAs amid rebellion in Rajasthan Congress

Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel has appointed nearly 50 Congress MLAs in government. BJP says he’s keeping horses in the stable, Congress says normal process.

Scindia faction wins, gets plum depts in Shivraj Singh Chouhan’s cabinet allocation in MP

After 11 days of intense squabbling, loyalists of Jyotiraditya Scindia have bagged key departments such as revenue, health and energy. Read the full list here.

Madhya Pradesh Congress MLA Pradyuman Singh Lodhi quits party, joins BJP

Speaking about his resignation, Lodhi said only the BJP can develop his Assembly seat areas and said that CM Chouhan has approved developmental schemes for his area.

Week before MP budget, Shivraj govt without a finance minister. No portfolio allocation yet

At the root of the problem is the Scindia faction, which helped topple the previous Congress government in Madhya Pradesh, seeking plum ministries.

MP cop who was filmed ‘slapping’ Vikas Dubey now fears he’ll be target of gang revenge

Dubey, a notorious gangster, was arrested Thursday, days after fleeing an ambush at his house that led to the death of 8 cops. He was killed in an alleged encounter Friday.

Uma Bharti questions MP CM Chouhan after Vikas Dubey ‘encounter’, praises Yogi govt

BJP leader Uma Bharti questioned the Madhya Pradesh govt over how Dubey reached Ujjain, among others. A BJP leader says this doesn’t reflect well.

India most attractive global market for clean energy, says PM Modi

Launching a 750 MW solar project in Madhya Pradesh through video-conferencing, Modi also said the state will emerge as a major hub for clean and cheap power in India.

PM Modi to dedicate 750 MW solar project at Madhya Pradesh’s Rewa to nation

It will be the first renewable energy project to supply to institutional customers outside the state, including Delhi Metro, which will get 24 per cent energy.

Kamal Nath’s ‘loot’, 65,000 WhatsApp groups, 80 rallies — BJP strategy for MP bypolls

PM Modi will virtually inaugurate a 750 MW solar power project in Rewa on 10 July, which, BJP leaders say, will set the tone of development vs loot narrative of Kamal Nath.

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Elections showed that Manipur still has faith in democracy. Will new govt deliver?

The people of conflict-torn Manipur will have every right to feel betrayed if the new government doesn’t break its silence and show its commitment to addressing the state's issues.

Cash-strapped Karnataka hikes fuel tax by Rs 3/l, could earn Rs 2,500-3,000 cr more per yr

Move to bring down differences in commodity prices with neighbouring states, says government. Oppn, dealers blame it on welfare, Congress's guarantees.

With an eye on China, IAF expands taxi track at Leh airport, new shelters being built

Expanded taxi track is smaller than those meant for civilian operations, but is long enough for fighters & military transport aircraft to operate.

Sangh wants BJP to know it’s not dispensable. It’s a rap on the knuckles, nothing more

Occasional lovers’ tiffs have marked history of RSS-BJP relations. To think that Nagpur will bring about any change in leadership is a misreading of both its intent and its power.