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Indore, September 26, 2026: The Food Safety Administration conducted inspections at several food establishments in and around the bus stand area of Indore as part of an ongoing drive to check food quality, hygiene and compliance with prescribed safety standards. During the inspections, officials found deficiencies related to mandatory documents and food safety practices at several establishments. The department collected eight food samples from different premises for laboratory examination. The inspection drive was carried out under the direction of the Commissioner and Controller of Food Safety and Drug Administration, Madhya Pradesh, and under the guidance of Indore Collector Shivam Verma. Compliance Gaps Found at Indian Bhojanalaya Officials inspected Bhartiya Bhojanalaya in South Tukog...

Indore, September 26, 2026: Madhya Pradesh is strengthening its industrial ecosystem by focusing on key infrastructure requirements such as reliable power supply, water availability, industrial land and the development of new industrial zones, Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav said on Saturday. Addressing industrialists at the launch of the Indore chapter of the Hindu Economic Forum at Hotel Sheraton in Indore, the Chief Minister outlined the state government’s priorities for promoting investment, entrepreneurship and employment under the theme “Arth Abhyudaya.” Dr. Yadav said Madhya Pradesh currently has sufficient electricity capacity to meet the requirements of industries and also possesses a substantial land bank for future industrial development. He highlighted the government’s efforts t...

Bhopal, September 24, 2026 (SDNA): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has appointed Chandrashekhar as the new State General Secretary (Organisation) for Madhya Pradesh, ending an around eight-month vacancy in the post. The appointment was part of a wider organisational reshuffle announced by BJP national president Nitin Nabin on September 24. Chandrashekhar will be based in Bhopal. The organisation general secretary plays a key coordination role within a state unit, working across the party’s organisational structure and maintaining coordination between different levels of the organisation. Why the Appointment Matters The post had remained vacant after Hitanand Sharma returned to the RSS earlier in 2026. During the intervening period, organisational responsibilities in Madhya Pradesh were be...

New Delhi | September 24, 2026 (SDNA) Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi has intensified his criticism of the Election Commission of India amid the ongoing controversy over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. Addressing a press conference in New Delhi on Thursday, Gandhi alleged irregularities in the electoral process and called for Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar to step down. His remarks came a day after an Indian Express investigation reported that Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi had recorded objections on multiple occasions over decisions connected with electoral-roll revision and related procedures. The Election Commission has said that differences of view are part of institutional decision-...

New Delhi | September 24, 2026 (SDNA) US President Donald Trump’s highly ceremonial welcome for Chinese President Xi Jinping during his Washington visit has triggered a fresh debate over American diplomacy, with Indian strategic affairs expert Brahma Chellaney questioning Trump’s approach towards authoritarian leaders. Xi arrived in Washington on Wednesday for a three-day state visit, marking his first visit to the US capital in more than a decade. Trump personally received Xi and Chinese First Lady Peng Liyuan at Joint Base Andrews, an unusual diplomatic gesture that was followed by a formal state arrival ceremony at the White House. Chellaney Questions Trump’s Diplomatic Approach Reacting to the reception, Chellaney argued in a post on X that the optics of Trump’s welcome reinforced crit...

New Delhi | September 24, 2026 (SDNA) The Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) has issued a 48-hour ultimatum to Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, demanding his resignation over the ongoing controversy surrounding the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke said at a press conference in New Delhi on Thursday that if Kumar does not step down within the deadline, the organisation will launch protests across the country. He said the proposed agitation would continue until the party’s demands are addressed. Three-Point Demand Charter The CJP has put forward three broad sets of demands. First, it has called for Kumar’s resignation within 48 hours and demanded criminal proceedings in connection with what it alleges were irregularities in the electoral-rol...

Mumbai | September 24, 2026 A fresh development has emerged in the death of IIT-Bombay student Sahil Wakode. Mumbai Police reportedly detained his father, Ravindra Wakode, in Bhandup on Thursday while he was on his way to the institute’s Powai campus to begin a hunger strike. Ravindra Wakode said he wanted to stage the hunger strike following the death of his son, a second-year BTech student in the Energy Science and Engineering Department, who died by suicide on September 18. Police Examine CCTV Footage According to the preliminary investigation by the Mumbai Crime Branch, CCTV footage from September 18 shows Sahil inside an examination hall between around 12:30 pm and 12:45 pm. Police said approximately 15 minutes remained before the examination was scheduled to end. During this period, ...

Revised seat matrix takes total approved MBBS intake to 1,40,664 across 839 medical colleges; Karnataka records the largest addition New Delhi | September 24, 2026 (SDNA) The number of MBBS seats available for the 2026-27 academic session has crossed the 1.40 lakh mark after another revision by the National Medical Commission (NMC). The updated seat matrix now lists 1,40,664 approved MBBS seats across 839 medical colleges, excluding seats under Institutions of National Importance (INIs). The revision comes at an important stage of the NEET UG 2026 counselling process, giving candidates an updated picture of the seats available for medical admissions. According to the latest figures issued by the NMC’s Medical Assessment and Rating Board (MARB), 13,636 MBBS seats have been added across gove...

Indore | September 24, 2026 A nine-day protest against unauthorised banners, posters and hoardings in Indore came to an end on Thursday after activist Prahlad Pandey received a written assurance from the municipal corporation and district administration. Pandey had been on a hunger strike at Regal Square, demanding action against hoardings and other promotional structures allegedly installed in violation of municipal rules. Following the administration’s assurance, he called off his fast. Officials and supporters present at the site helped him break the fast with coconut water. Written Commitment from the Administration Pandey said senior municipal officials met him on Wednesday night and briefed him about the action already taken against unauthorised hoardings. Photographs and videos of t...

Bhopal/Dewas | September 24, 2026 Women who have so far been unable to benefit from Madhya Pradesh’s Mukhyamantri Ladli Behna Yojana may get another opportunity to apply. Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has indicated that names of eligible women who were left out could be added to the scheme next year, in 2027. The indication was given during a programme in Punjapura, Dewas. However, the government has not yet announced an official date for reopening registrations. Therefore, any specific date being circulated for fresh applications should not be treated as confirmed unless it is issued through the official scheme portal. What Did CM Mohan Yadav Say? Addressing the gathering in Dewas, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said that women who are currently eligible but have not been receiving benefits coul...