MP HC upholds woman’s right to reside with partner amid dispute with husband, junks spouse’s plea

MP High Court ruling: The Gwalior bench of the Madhya Pradesh High Court (HC), on Monday, upheld a married woman’s right to reside with her partner, trashing a habeas corpus plea filed by her husband. The bench made the ruling when the young woman, standing before the court alongside her husband, parents and partner, made her stance unequivocally clear; she wishes to live life on her own terms. …

Read more

Continue reading
Son of Chhattisgarh’s former CM gets life term in 2003 murder case, HC overturns acquittal

Amit Jogi gets life term: The Chhattisgarh High Court (HC) on Monday sentenced Amit Jogi, son of state’s former Chief Minister (CM) Ajit Jogi to lifetime imprisonment in a murder case that dates back to 2003. Notably, Amit was accused of murdering a leader of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), Ramavatar Jaggi, and was earlier acquitted by a court in Raipur in 2007.  HC finds trial court’s verdict…

Read more

Continue reading
Extortion case in Nashik takes a dark turn: Journalist arrested after cops unearth 121 obscene videos from his cell phone

Nashik rape case: What began as a complaint of extortion by a 63-year-old man in Maharashtra’s Nashik quickly turned the tide against him, as the police recovered as many as 121 obscene videos from the complainant’s cell phone. The complainant, whom the police identified as Ravindra Ganpat Erande, introduced himself as a journalist and a social activist. He was arrested last Friday after the cops discovered incriminating videos…

Read more

Continue reading
NSG showcases counter-terror prowess in Bhopal, MP CM Dr Yadav announces DPR worth Rs 200 cr

NSG Commandos demo Bhopal: The National Security Guards (NSG) showcased a high-intensity demonstration of counter-terror capabilities on Monday at the Jahangirabad Parade Ground in Madhya Pradesh’s capital, Bhopal. In the demonstration, the NSG sleuths exhibited advanced tactical responses to evolving security threats. The event was titled, ‘Comprehensive Capacity Building Training and Demonstration,’ where Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister (CM) Dr Mohan Yadav was present as the chief guest. CM…

Read more

Continue reading
Wheat procurement to begin as per schedule in state, announces CM Dr Yadav; assures priority to small farmers

MP wheat procurement: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister (CM) Dr Mohan Yadav announced on Sunday that the wheat procurement at the Minimum Support Price (MSP) will begin as scheduled, on April 10, 2026. He reaffirmed his commitment to farmers, saying that the small-level ones will be prioritised.  The announcement came during a high-level review meeting at Bhopal’s Samatva Bhavan, where the Chief Minister said that the government stands firmly…

Read more

Continue reading
Marital discord alone not a sufficient ground for abetment to suicide, observes Bombay HC

Bombay HC ruling: The Bombay High Court (HC), in a landmark ruling, held that just marital discord cannot be treated as abetment to suicide, while quashing a case filed against a woman accused of driving her husband to end his life. The Nagpur bench of the HC delivered the order last week, and was presided over by Urmila Joshi Phalke. It observed that disagreements and tensions are common…

Read more

Continue reading
IPL 2026: Lucknow seal season’s first victory as skipper Pant anchors chase; Klaasen-Reddy stand goes in vain for SRH

IPL 2026 LSG vs SRH: A fiery opening spell from Lucknow Super Giants’ (LSG) Mohammed Shami and a composed knock from skipper Rishabh Pant guided the team to a clinical 5-wicket victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in an IPL 2026 clash at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on Sunday.  LSG, chasing a modest target of 157, reached 160/5 in 19.5 overs, with Pant leading from the front with…

Read more

Continue reading
World’s first Vikramaditya Vedic Clock installed at Kashi Vishwanath temple, MP CM Dr Yadav leads initiative

Vikramaditya Vedic clock Kashi: The world’s first ‘Vikramaditya Vedic Clock’ was installed at the revered Kashi Vishwanath temple in UP’s Varanasi on Sunday, officials said. Notably, the initiative was led by MP Chief Minister (CM) Dr Mohan Yadav, which seeks to revive India’s ancient timekeeping traditions through modern innovation.  CM Dr Yadav had presented the clock to his UP counterpart, Yogi Adityanath on April 3. Subsequently, it was…

Read more

Continue reading
Man kills wife in MP, sleeps beside her body for 2 days with kids in room; arrested after his father informs cops

MP Woman murder Khargone: A domestic violence case culminated in a woman’s death in Madhya Pradesh’s Khargone on Sunday. A 38-year-old man allegedly bludgeoned his wife to death, and continued to sleep beside her body for two days, all while the couple’s children remained in the same room. The police arrested the accused after his father informed them, and the incident has sent shockwaves across the region.  Woman…

Read more

Continue reading