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Bhopal: While issues like OBC reservation and reservation in promotions continue to linger in court for years, the wheels seem to turn swiftly when it comes to lawmakers’ own benefits. In a significant development, the Madhya Pradesh government is moving ahead with a proposal to increase the salaries, allowances, and pensions of sitting and former MLAs. A meeting of the committee formed for this purpose was held on Thursday under the chairmanship of Deputy Chief Minister and Finance Minister Jagdish Deora. The committee has completed the draft proposal, which is likely to be approved in its next meeting. Proposal for Salary and Allowance Hike Finalized According to officials, the committee has prepared a detailed proposal that covers salary revision, allowances, and pension benefi...

Shivpuri, Madhya Pradesh: In a significant verdict on cheque bounce and fraud, the First Class Judicial Magistrate, Pratyaksha Kulesh, has sentenced a man to one year rigorous imprisonment and fined him ₹12.14 lakh for taking a loan of ₹10 lakh, issuing cheques, and then closing his bank account to avoid repayment. Case Background The accused, Prateek Khandelwal, a resident of Sadar Bazaar, Shivpuri, borrowed ₹10 lakh from Manish Agrawal on 19 August 2022 to meet personal and business expenses. As repayment, Prateek issued four cheques of ₹2 lakh, ₹3 lakh, ₹3 lakh, and ₹2 lakh. However, when Manish Agrawal deposited these cheques in his bank, they were returned unpaid due to the closure of the accused’s bank account. Despite sending legal notices through his advocate, Gajendra Sin...

Indore, Madhya Pradesh: In a shocking incident, an elderly woman in Indore was defrauded of ₹50,000 by a scammer who claimed to be an employee of a film production house and promised her a role as Sonakshi Sinha’s mother in the upcoming film ‘Dhaakad 2’. The case has been registered with the Crime Branch, which has launched an investigation. How the Scam Unfolded The victim received a WhatsApp call on Wednesday from an individual claiming to represent Dharma Productions, Mumbai. During the conversation, the scammer persuaded her that the role of Sonakshi Sinha’s mother perfectly suited her. Trusting the caller, the woman shared an acting video as requested. Subsequently, the fraudster demanded money under various pretexts, including security fees, costume charges, and registration...

Satna, Madhya Pradesh: In view of the rapidly dropping temperatures and intensifying cold conditions in Satna district, the district administration has taken a significant step to safeguard the health of schoolchildren. Dr. Satish Kumar S, Collector and District Magistrate, has issued an order revising the operational hours for all schools in the district. The order will come into effect from Monday, 17th November 2025, and will remain in force until further notice. Revised Timings for Morning Classes According to the order, all government, private, central schools, Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas, ICSE, CBSE, and other recognized institutions operating morning shifts for nursery to class 8 will now begin at 9:00 AM. Schools are strictly prohibited from conducting classes before this rev...

Chhatarpur/Mathura: During his ongoing Sanatan Hindu Ekta Padyatra from Delhi to Vrindavan, Bageshwardham Peethadhishwar Dhirendra Krishna Shastri delivered a powerful message aimed at what he described as “anti-national elements.” Speaking from the holy land of Mathura, Shastri declared that anyone who has a problem with saying “Vande Mataram,” “Ram Naam,” or with his padyatra should “buy a ticket to Lahore.” He further added that if such individuals lack the money for the ticket, he is willing to borrow funds and arrange it for them, emphasizing that “there is no place in India for those who oppose national pride and unity.” “No Issue With Muslims, Only with Anti-National Thinking” Clarifying his stance from the stage, Shastri said he has no problem with Muslims living in the co...

Chhatarpur, Madhya Pradesh: Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty, actor Rajpal Yadav, and other celebrities joined Bageshwardham Peethadhishwar Dhirendra Krishna Shastri on Friday evening during his ongoing “Sanatan Hindu Unity” Padyatra from Delhi to Vrindavan. The march, which advocates Hindu unity, has attracted participation from spiritual leaders, prominent politicians, actors, and even cricketers. The celebrities attended the initial discourse, sitting respectfully on the ground alongside saints, before joining the padyatra. Shilpa Shetty and Rajpal Yadav walked several kilometers on foot along with Shastri and other spiritual leaders, demonstrating solidarity with the cause. A video from the evening went viral on social media showing Shilpa Shetty sitting on the road with saints, e...