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Hanuman idol found desecrated in Jhabua temple
The desecration was noticed on Thursday morning when the priest of the temple arrived for prayers, Thandla police station in charge Kaushalya Chauhan said

Madhya Pradesh woman forced to carry husband on shoulders to atone for 'extramarital affair'
Last year, a similar punishment was meted out to a woman in Devigarh village in the same district of Madhya Pradesh, for having an affair with a man belonging to a different caste.

Congress' win in MP bypoll sparks power tussle; newly-elected Jhabua MLA Kantilal Bhuria becomes top contender for state party chief's post
Bhuria is also known for his proximity to Congress president Sonia Gandhi. This had ensured a ticket for him despite resistance from a section of the party.

Jhabua bye-election emerges as make-or-break situation for Congress, Kantilal Bhuria; win could reverse tribal leader's fortunes
There can't be a better opportunity than the Jhabua bye-election for the Congress to add another Assembly seat to its tally in Madhya Pradesh and for five-time MP Kantilal Bhuria to reverse his dwindling political fortunes

Congress announces two candidates for bypolls in MP's Jhabua, Odisha's Bijepur; BJP holds discussions with local party workers
The Congress on Wednesday fielded former Union minister Kantilal Bhuria as its candidate for the upcoming assembly bypoll in Jhabua-ST constituency in Madhya Pradesh and Dilip Kumar Panda from Bijepur assembly constituency in Odisha

Narendra Modi in Rewa: PM accuses former Congress govt in Madhya Pradesh of derailing development in state
Addressing a poll rally in Madhya Pradesh, Narendra Modi said that when the Congress was in power, the roads connecting the villages to the city were not developed.

Narendra Modi in Madhya Pradesh: 'Bitter medicine' of demonetisation used to 'treat' corruption, PM says at Jhabua
Addressing a poll rally at Jhabua for the upcoming Assembly elections, Modi also said his government has so far disbursed loans to 14 crore people without guarantee.

'Mamaji's son in Panama Papers' remark: Congress terms Rahul Gandhi's goof-up 'just a mix-up between names of two Singhs'
Rahul had on Monday, during a rally in Madhya Pradesh's Jhabua, said that "the name of the son of 'mamaji' had figured in the Panama Papers but no action was taken against him." Though he had not specifically identified the chief minister, he was referring to Chouhan who is popularly known as 'mamaji'.

Shivraj Singh Chouhan's son files defamation case against Rahul Gandhi for 'false allegations' of involvement in Panama Papers
In the suit, Kartikey Chouhan alleged that Rahul Gandhi intentionally gave the statement to defame him. The court posted the matter for 3 November when Chouhan's statement will be recorded.

Rahul Gandhi backpedals on Panama Papers claims against Shivraj Sigh Chouhan's son, says 'got confused' after defamation threat
Rahul said that he got confused because there are too many cases of corruption in the BJP ranks.

Madhya Pradesh Assembly Election 2018: Kukshi seat becomes bone of contention between Congress, JAYS
The seat-sharing talks between them have apparently hit a roadblock, as both are keen on contesting election from Kukshi seat in western Madhya Pradesh, currently held by the Congress. The JAYS wants to field its candidate from Kukshi, although the Congress says it does not want to part with this seat as it has been its traditional stronghold.

Driver killed after his truck rams into Rajdhani Express in Madhya Pradesh; two train coaches derailed
The accident took place between 6.30 and 6.45 am when the truck rammed into Rajdhani Express after breaking the closed level crossing gate.

Madhya Pradesh schoolgirl slapped 168 times by classmates on teacher's orders, claims father
A 12-year-old girl was slapped 168 times over a period of six days by her classmates at a residential school on the instructions of their teacher, the child's father complained to school authorities and police

Govt warns of rise in water levels of rivers in Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan due to heavy rain
In the wake of the meteorological department's forecast of heavy rains, the government on Friday warned of an increase in water levels of several rivers in the next three days.

Demonetisation: MP polls will prove to be a litmus test for BJP since currency ban
As campaigning ends on Thursday for the 19 November by-elections to the Shahdol Lok Sabha and Nepanagar Assembly seats, ruling BJP will face its first litmus test since demonetisation move.

Ratlam-Jhabua bypoll: Congress ends losing streak, Shivraj Chouhan loses face
The Congress ended a 19-month victory drought in Madhya Pradesh by handing the BJP a humiliating defeat on Tuesday to wrest back the Ratlam-Jhabua Lok Sabha seat

Nitish Kumar to campaign for JD(U) in Ratlam-Jhabua bypoll in MP
Basking in the glory of the sterling performance in just-concluded assembly polls, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar will be campaigning for the JD(U) candidate in November 21 Lok Sabha by-poll in the Ratlam-Jhabua seat in Madhya Pradesh.

Jhabua blasts: Police seize 59 detonators, two batteries from main accused's house
Police have seized 59 detonators and two batteries from the house of Rajendra Kaswal, the main accused in the blasts case in Jhabua district's Petlawad town.

Jhabua blast: Shivraj Chouhan orders dismissal of erring officials
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has ordered the dismissal of officials responsible for deriliction of duty in the Petlawad town blast case and the transfer of the entire staff of the area police station.

Jhabua explosion: Shivraj Chouhan announces reward for main accused Rajendra Kasawa’s arrest
Madhya Pradesh government has announced a reward of Rs one lakh on information leading to the arrest of Rajendra Kasawa, the absconding accused who had stored explosives for mining work in a building which triggered off a series of blasts killing 89 people in Jhabua.