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Health services in Madhya Pradesh continue to grow stronger: CM

According to an official release, significant progress has also been recorded in maternal and child health. The Maternal Mortality Rate (MMR) has declined from 173 to 142, while the Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) has reduced from 41 to 37.

2026-02-04T14:03:10.757736+00:00 IST

MP teen dies by suicide after parents stop him from playing onlin

A 14-year-old boy died by suicide in Madhya Pradesh's capital Bhopal, a police officer said on Wednesday, adding that preliminary investigations revealed that the boy took the extreme step allegedly after his parents stopped him from playing an online game.

2026-02-04T13:43:05.736189+00:00 IST

Yumnam Khemchand Singh sworn in as Manipur CM

BJP workers gathered at the party headquarters in Imphal to celebrate the appointment of Yumnam Khemchand Singh as the leader of the BJP legislative party and the next Chief Minister of Manipur.

2026-02-04T13:35:42.675559+00:00 IST

Akasa Air welcomes its 33rd aircraft with all-women pilot crew

The aircraft was flown in by an all-women pilot crew, Captain Svetlana Pereira and First Officer Karen Noronha, from Seattle, USA, to Bengaluru, India, with stopovers in Keflavik, Iceland, and Larnaca, Cyprus.

2026-02-04T13:14:13.979712+00:00 IST

PM-JAY significantly boosts access to spine surgery: PGI Ch study

A new study from the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGI), Chandigarh, has revealed a marked improvement in access to complex spine surgeries following the expanded utilisation of the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY).

2026-02-04T12:30:12.264894+00:00 IST

IndiGo revises long-haul network

The airline said in a press release that the changes are aimed at restoring schedule reliability and minimising passenger inconvenience.

2026-02-04T12:17:00.133621+00:00 IST

Delhi HC calls for status report from civic agencies over waterlo

The Division bench of the Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyay sought a response from the government, MCD and DDA. The High Court sought the report on the petition filed by Mohd. Asif Iqbal. He has moved a petition through Advocate Shiva Tiwari.

2026-02-04T12:15:14.711197+00:00 IST

NGT seeks ground verification on alleged night-time tree felling

To ascertain the actual situation at the site, the Tribunal directed the constitution of a Joint Committee consisting of the Divisional Forest Officer, South; a representative of the Regional Office of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Lucknow; and the District Magistrate, South District, who will function as the nodal agency for the Committee.

2026-02-04T12:13:22.583588+00:00 IST

CM Pushkar Singh Dhami reviews progress of skill development

During the meeting, an in-depth discussion was held on the fact that despite a rise in the number of ITIs, technical institutions, and trained youth in the state, adequate placement opportunities and satisfactory wages are still not being ensured in industries. The Chief Minister termed this a shortfall across management, coordination, and platforms and directed immediate corrective measures, as per an official release.

2026-02-04T12:06:09.237343+00:00 IST

MP CM Mohan Yadav meets Union Minister Pralhad Joshi in New Delhi

After meeting with the minister, CM Yadav told reporters, "Today, we have discussed the procurement of paddy wheat and farmers' welfare related things with Union Minister Pralhad Joshi. As our government has declared 2026 as farmer welfare year in Madhya Pradesh, we are concerned about the farmer's welfare and storage capacity of crops. I am happy that the Union Minister thanked Madhya Pradesh for its strong wheat yields and sufficient storage capacity."

2026-02-04T11:30:20.819291+00:00 IST

Himachal CM Sukhu inaugurates new branch of HPSCB at Kaithu

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Wednesday inaugurated the newly established branch of the Himachal Pradesh State Cooperative Bank (HPSCB) at Kaithu, marking another significant step towards strengthening the cooperative banking network in the State. The inauguration reflects the State Government's continued commitment to ensuring greater financial inclusion and accessible banking services for all sections of society.

2026-02-04T11:18:10.568426+00:00 IST

Government’s women empowerment drive in J-K gains momentum

The Government of India and the Union Territory administration of Jammu & Kashmir have intensified efforts to empower women through targeted livelihood and entrepreneurship schemes, significantly expanding opportunities for economic independence and inclusive growth. Under initiatives such as the UMEED scheme, more than 7 lakh women across J&K have been organised into some 80,000 self-help groups (SHGs) to foster sustainable livelihoods, financial inclusion and rural entrepreneurship.

2026-02-04T11:17:07.816427+00:00 IST

Delhi HC upholds Centre’s decision recognising Indian Pickleball

Dismissing the writ petition filed by the All India Pickleball Association (AIPA), Justice Sachin Datta observed that the Sports Code is a consolidated set of executive instructions and not a rigid or immutable statutory framework.

2026-02-04T10:54:47.542455+00:00 IST

Himachal CM directs preparation of new essential drugs list to en

The Chief Minister emphasised that moving toward direct procurement from manufacturers is not merely a cost-cutting measure, but a strategic move to eliminate middleman-related delays and ensure a more transparent supply chain.

2026-02-04T10:46:40.140129+00:00 IST

President's rule revoked from Manipur with 'immediate effect'

"In exercise of the powers conferred by clause (2) of article 356 of the Constitution, I, Droupadi Murmu, President of India hereby revoke the Proclamation issued by me under the said article on the 13th day of February, 2025, in relation to the State of Manipur with effect from the 4th day of February, 2026," reads the proclamation.

2026-02-04T10:28:22.127031+00:00 IST

Left parties protest over deteriorating law and order in AP

The left parties, which included CPI and CPM, held a press conference in Vijayawada to protest against the alleged rule of lawlessness in Andhra Pradesh on Wednesday.

2026-02-04T09:36:03.170927+00:00 IST

BALCO Medical Centre boosts Central India’s cancer care

Since its inception in 2018, the Centre has emerged as a leading hub for comprehensive and accessible cancer treatment, having treated nearly 65,000 patients, performed close to 12,000 major surgeries, and delivered over 80,000 chemotherapy sessions.

2026-02-04T09:20:31.310900+00:00 IST

West Bengal targeted to remove voters: Mamata Banerjee tells SC

Chief Minister Banerjee flagged another issue in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process, alleging that the Election Commission of India (ECI) was "not allowing State offices to participate in the exercise". She claimed that instead, the Commission had appointed "micro-observers sitting in BJP-ruled States" and was "using AI to delete voters' names".

2026-02-04T09:18:03.389286+00:00 IST

“Budget will work to advance every section of society,” : Sirsa

Delhi Minister for Environment, Forest and Wildlife, Manjinder Singh Sirsa, on Thursday, hailed the Union Budget 2026-27, saying that it will empower every section of society. He underlined that every sector, ranging from farmers to businessmen, will benefit from the Union Budget 2026, which will lead the nation towards the dream of "Viksit Bharat" by 2047.

2026-02-04T09:17:56.651988+00:00 IST

"Crosses all boundaries of civility, decency, dignity...": Puri

Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri on Thursday slammed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his remarks on Sardar Ravneet Singh Bittu, saying that calling him a "traitor" crosses all boundaries of civility, decency, and dignity.

2026-02-04T09:15:06.765961+00:00 IST

Uttarakhand CM visits victims of Himachal Roadways bus accident

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday visited Doon Hospital to meet the victims of the Himachal Roadways bus accident in Dehradun.

2026-02-04T09:08:03.695141+00:00 IST