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MP on Track to Become the Nation’s Leading Food Producer

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12 months ago

March 3, 2025

On Monday, Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav declared that Madhya Pradesh is on track to become the nation’s ‘food basket’, a development that would position India as a leading global food supplier.

In an official statement, the CM highlighted that during the ‘Global Investors Summit’ (GIS) held in Bhopal on February 24-25, investors submitted proposals exceeding Rs 4,000 crore, focusing on agriculture, organic farming, food processing, and dairy production. Dr. Yadav hailed this as a landmark achievement for the state’s green and white revolution.

According to the CM, Madhya Pradesh has emerged as the largest state for organic farming in India, responsible for 40 percent of the nation’s total organic farming efforts. The state government has set an ambitious goal of expanding the organic farming area from 17 lakh hectares to 20 lakh hectares.

Dr. Yadav noted that the government is providing free solar pumps to farmers, enabling them to engage in environmentally friendly production practices. He also pointed to substantial growth in the state’s horticulture sector, with the area dedicated to horticultural crops rising from 27 lakh hectares to 32 lakh hectares, directly benefiting the state’s fruit and vegetable growers.

Madhya Pradesh is now among the top states for milk production in India, contributing 9 percent of the nation’s total dairy output with plans to increase this share to 20 percent. The CM proudly mentioned the Sanchi brand’s strong recognition in both national and international markets, with daily milk production currently at 591 lakh kg, making Madhya Pradesh the third-largest dairy-producing state in the country.

During the GIS in Bhopal, a special session focused on the ‘Seed-to-Shelf’ theme highlighted the significant investment potential in the state. Dr. Yadav announced the establishment of eight food parks, two mega food parks, five agro-processing clusters, and one logistics park. Additionally, an assistance amount of Rs 930 crore has been approved under the Prime Minister’s Micro Food Processing Scheme, supporting over 70 large industrial units and more than 3,800 micro, small, and medium enterprises that promote agricultural product processing.

The CM remarked on the rapid expansion of the state’s irrigated area, which increased from just 3 lakh hectares in 2003 to 50 lakh hectares today, with a target to reach 1 crore hectares by 2028-29. This goal is anticipated to be achieved through irrigation projects leveraging perennial rivers such as Narmada, Chambal, Tapti, Betwa, Son, Kshipra, Kalisindh, and Tawa.

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Three Burned Alive as Car Falls from Bridge in Gujarat’s Rajkot

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2 weeks ago

January 31, 2026

Namma Kudla

Gujarat: A tragic accident claimed the lives of three people in Gujarat’s Rajkot district on Monday.A car fell from a bridge and caught fire, killing all occupants on the spot.

The incident occurred on the Gondal–Atkot highway.The car was travelling from Chhota Udepur towards Gondal.

According to reports, the vehicle hit the bridge’s safety barrier.After the collision, the car fell nearly eight feet into a small stream below the bridge.

Soon after the fall, the car caught fire.The occupants were trapped inside the vehicle and were unable to escape.All three were burned alive and died at the scene.

Police and fire personnel rushed to the spot after receiving information.The fire was later brought under control.The bodies were recovered and sent for post-mortem examination.

The exact cause of the accident is under investigation. Further details are awaited.

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Girl Records Reels Inside Jail, Video Sparks Debate

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2 weeks ago

January 30, 2026

Namma Kudla

Bhopal: A young woman has come under public attention after recording reels inside a jail while meeting her boyfriend.

The incident happened at Raipur Central Jail in Chhattisgarh, which is known for high security. Mobile phones are strictly not allowed inside the jail. Despite this rule, the woman carried her phone into the visitor room.

She recorded videos while talking to her boyfriend during the meeting. In the video, she speaks emotionally about visiting him on his birthday. She says she feels sad because she cannot stay with him on his special day.

After the meeting, she uploaded the video on her social media account. The video quickly went viral on different platforms. The inmate seen in the video is identified as Tarakeshwar.

He is currently lodged in Raipur Central Jail. He is an accused in a case under the NDPS Act. The incident has raised serious questions about jail security.

People on social media are criticising jail staff and officials. Many users are asking how a mobile phone was allowed inside the jail.

They are also questioning the checking process at the jail entrance. So far, jail authorities have not given any official reaction.

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MBBS Student Alleges She Was Drugged, Raped by Friend in Delhi Hotel

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4 months ago

October 6, 2025

Namma Kudla

New Delhi: An 18-year-old MBBS student has accused a 20-year-old male friend of drugging and sexually assaulting her at a hotel in Delhi’s Adarsh Nagar area. The alleged incident took place on September 9, police officials said.

According to the complaint, the accused, who is also a medical student, invited the woman to “Hotel Apple” on the pretext of spending time together. Once there, he allegedly gave her a drink laced with drugs and then raped her.

The survivor told police that the accused recorded obscene videos and took pictures during the assault. He later threatened to make the content viral if she reported the incident.

The woman, a native of Jind in Haryana, is currently staying at the hostel of Baba Saheb Ambedkar Medical College in Rohini, Delhi.

Based on her complaint, police have registered a case under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code. A search is underway to locate and arrest the accused, officials added.

In a separate case earlier this month, a school manager in Uttar Pradesh was arrested for allegedly raping a Class 8 student. In February, a tuition teacher in Delhi’s CR Park area was accused of repeatedly raping a 15-year-old student over three years and threatening her with blackmail.