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UCC to be implemented in MP soon, will strengthen spirit of equality: CM Mohan Yadav at Tiranga Yatra

Madhya Pradesh will soon implement the Uniform Civil Code across the state. This law ensures equal application of laws for all citizens regardless of religion. Chief Minister Mohan Yadav announced this while participating in a Tiranga Yatra. The event celebrated patriotic fervor and showcased athletic performances on Bhoj Taal. The…

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Three times bigger than Sanchi: Madhya Pradesh plans excavation in Ujjain to uncover a 2,200-year old stupa that was built by Ashoka

Madhya Pradesh plans to resume exploration of a large Buddhist stupa at Vaishya Tekri. This Mauryan-era structure, larger than Sanchi's, has remained largely unexplored since 1939. Excavation work halted previously due to a gas leak incident affecting laborers. Authorities are now coordinating for a fresh excavation to understand the monument's…

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How the Pench-Kanha Wildlife Corridor Did More for Tigers Than Decades of Conservation Alone

The problem with a perfect fenceKanha Tiger Reserve has been protected since 1955. Pench since 1977. For decades, both reserves ran camera-trap surveys, anti-poaching patrols, and strict buffer-zone rules. Tiger numbers inside each park held steady, then grew modestly. But the populations were not truly recovering, they were holding. A…

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India's Rarest Wildcat, the Caracal, Is Quietly Surviving in Places Nobody Predicted

A Cat That Refused to DisappearThe last confirmed caracal sighting in many Indian states happened so long ago that field biologists stopped budgeting for them. Then camera traps started catching something unexpected: a medium-sized feline with tufted black ears and a tawny, unmarked coat moving through the rocky scrublands of…

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Weather Today: Heavy rain to lash Delhi, UP, Rajasthan, Karnataka, Kerala, Gujarat and Maharashtra as IMD warns of intense monsoon spell across India

Weather Today: India anticipates widespread rainfall and thunderstorms on Tuesday, August 11. Heavy to very heavy rain is forecast across several northern and central regions. The monsoon trough and a low-pressure area are driving the active weather systems. Many states will experience thunderstorms, lightning, and strong winds over the coming…

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Nine killed as van gets swept away in swollen drain in Madhya Pradesh's Rajgarh

Nine people died after a van was swept away in a swollen nullah in Rajgarh. The incident occurred on Monday morning near Sarangpur town amid heavy rains. Two occupants managed to swim to safety while others were lost to the current. Local villagers and administration staff had warned the driver…

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The Rusty-Spotted Cat Is India's Smallest Wild Feline and Almost Nobody Knows It Exists

Smaller Than Your Kitten, Deadlier Than You'd ExpectThe rusty-spotted cat (Prionailurus rubiginosus) weighs between 0.9 and 1.6 kilograms at full adult size. A domestic cat typically weighs three to five kilograms. This wild feline fits in a human hand and would lose a size comparison to most Indian street kittens.…

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Madhya Pradesh gets four new flight routes, Bhopal, Rewa, Jabalpur linked to Patna, Kolkata

In a significant boost for air travel in Madhya Pradesh, Bhopal has welcomed four new flights, enhancing its connectivity. The new routes now link Bhopal to Rewa and Patna, while Rewa expands its horizons towards Jabalpur and Kolkata. Union Minister Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu emphasized the success of the UDAN scheme…

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India's Fireflies and Vanishing Species: How Artificial Light Is Erasing Bioluminescence

A Signal System 200 Million Years in the MakingFireflies are not flies. They are beetles, members of the family Lampyridae, and their light is one of the most efficient chemical reactions in biology. The bioluminescence is produced when an enzyme called luciferase catalyses the oxidation of a compound called luciferin,…

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India's Rock Python: Ecology, Mythology, and a Habitat That Is Rapidly Disappearing

The Animal ItselfPython molurus can reach six metres in length and weigh over 90 kilograms. That makes it the largest snake in India and, by mass, one of the four heaviest snakes on Earth, behind only the reticulated python, the green anaconda, and the Burmese python. Adults are unmistakable: a…

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The Stepwell Trail Through Madhya Pradesh: A Guide to India's Forgotten Baoli Architecture

Why Madhya Pradesh, and Why NowMost people chasing stepwells head to Rajasthan. Rani ki Vav in Patan gets the UNESCO plaque and the Instagram queue. But Madhya Pradesh has been quietly holding a parallel inventory of baoli architecture, older in some cases, less restored in others, and almost entirely free…

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The Indian Skimmer Is One of India's Most Endangered River Birds, Only the Chambal Can Save It

A bill built for one thing, and one thing onlyThe Indian Skimmer (Rynchops albicollis) has a lower mandible that is measurably longer than its upper one, a trait so rare among birds globally that only three skimmer species in the world share it. It flies low over calm water, lower…

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Weather tomorrow August 5: Is your state on IMD’s heavy rain alert list? Check forecast here

Weather tomorrow: On August 5, Assam and Meghalaya are bracing for heavy to very heavy rainfall. Meanwhile, northern regions, including Delhi and Punjab, will experience widespread rain accompanied by thunderstorms. Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand can expect broad rainfall patterns, along with isolated heavy showers. Central India, particularly Madhya Pradesh, is…

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People fed up of BJP, just the beginning: Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi on bypoll results

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi stated that bypoll defeats in Bihar and Madhya Pradesh indicate public weariness. The BJP lost seats in Bihar's Bankipur and Madhya Pradesh's Datia assembly constituencies. However, the BJP successfully retained its Manjalpur seat in Gujarat's Vadodara district. These results suggest a shift in public sentiment across…

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'Insult of Constitution': Congress slams BJP for 'targeting' Muslims with bulldozer action

Congress accused BJP of targeting Muslims with bulldozer demolitions in its states. This practice is seen as an insult to the rule of law and the Constitution. A Madhya Pradesh court acquitted 11 Muslim men accused in the 2022 Khargone violence. The party demanded compensation for those whose homes were…

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Will conduct thorough introspection of bypoll results in Bankipur, Datia: BJP chief Nitin Nabin

BJP president Nitin Nabin accepted the people's mandate in three assembly by-elections. The party will conduct a thorough introspection of election results in Bihar and Madhya Pradesh. BJP faced defeats in Bihar's Bankipur and Madhya Pradesh's Datia assembly seats. However, the party retained the Manjalpur assembly seat in Gujarat.

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The Jungle Owlet: India's Smallest Owl and What Its Presence Reveals About Forest Health

A Bird the Size of a Fist, With a Call That CarriesThe jungle owlet (Glaucidium radiatum) measures roughly 20 centimetres from bill to tail and weighs between 75 and 110 grams, lighter than most smartphones. It is endemic to the Indian subcontinent, found across the Western Ghats, central Indian forests,…

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Emergency action plans updated for 735 of 6,598 specified dams: Centre

Emergency action plans are updated for 735 of 6,598 specified dams nationwide. Maharashtra has the most dams, with 65 having updated emergency plans. Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat also have many dams with fewer updated plans. Assam and Nagaland have updated plans for all their dams. The National Dam Safety Authority…

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Congress retains Madhya Pradesh's Datia seat, defeats BJP by over 6,000 votes in key bypoll

Congress candidate Ghanshyam Singh won the Datia Assembly by-election by 6,016 votes. He secured 66,757 votes after all counting rounds concluded. The by-election was held after the disqualification of the sitting Congress MLA. The BJP fielded Ashutosh Tiwari, which reportedly caused internal party differences. This victory is seen as a…

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Indian Paradise Flycatcher: The White Phantom of Forests and What Its Disappearance Means for Wildlife

A Bird Built Like No OtherThe male Indian paradise flycatcher (Terpsiphone paradisi) carries tail feathers that can stretch up to 24 centimetres beyond its body, nearly three times its own torso length. In breeding plumage, the male shifts from a chestnut-and-black form to a white phase so complete it looks…

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Why Even Ravana Feared Lord Rama's Ancestor

When people think about Lord Rama's ancestors, King Dasharatha is often the first name that comes to mind. But centuries before Lord Rama's birth, the Suryavansha dynasty was blessed with a king whose story is unlike any other in Hindu tradition. According to ancient scriptures, this king miraculously conceived and…

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Datia election result 2026: In BJP's Ashutosh Tiwari vs Congress' Ghanshyam Singh contest, who is winning?

Vote counting for the Datia Assembly by-election in Madhya Pradesh commenced on Monday. This bypoll became necessary after former MLA Rajendra Bharti faced disqualification. The main contest is expected between BJP candidate Ashutosh Tiwari and Congress nominee Ghanshyam Singh. A total of twenty-one candidates are participating in this significant electoral…

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Drugs cause ruin, liquor banned in 19 religious towns of MP: CM Mohan Yadav after launch of nationwide drive

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav highlighted substance abuse as a root cause of social ruin. His government has enforced prohibition in nineteen religious towns across the state. Awareness campaigns against substance abuse are being carried out in villages and urban neighborhoods. Strict action is being taken against those involved…

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Why Crocodiles Are India's Most Ancient Survivors of Every Mass Extinction on Earth

Five Extinctions, Zero RedesignsThe asteroid that ended the dinosaurs 66 million years ago killed roughly 75 percent of all species on Earth. Crocodilians watched it happen and kept going. They had already survived the Permian extinction 252 million years ago, the worst die-off in Earth's history, which erased an estimated…

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Centre releases additional Rs 1,09,019 crore tax devolution to states to boost capital spending

The Union government released an additional Rs 1,09,019 crore tax devolution on August 1, 2026. This amount is separate from the scheduled monthly devolution for August. The move aims to strengthen state finances and boost developmental expenditure. Uttar Pradesh received the largest share of this additional fund. Other states like…

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