Three chariots arrive at Gundicha Temple in Puri; BJP to reveal new state president of Madhya Pradesh on …
Bhaskar English delivers the latest headlines from Madhya Pradesh and beyond. Here are today’s top stories:
The annual Rath Yatra in Puri concluded as all three chariots carrying Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, and Devi Subhadra reached the Gundicha Temple. The deities will now reside at their “aunt’s house” for the next nine days.
A video surfaced showing slippers being thrown at a mosque in Ujjain during the Rath Yatra, prompting protests from the Muslim community who demanded the arrest of the culprit.
CCTV footage revealed a BJP MLA engaged in a heated argument with a passenger before an assault aboard the Vande Bharat Express on June 19.
Landslides have closed the Kedarnath highway once again, and the IMD has issued rain alerts across 28 states. Rail links in the Northeast remain cut off, while high tides in Mumbai have damaged coastal roads.
The BJP is set to announce a new state president for Madhya Pradesh on July 2, with Tribal Minister Durgadas Uikey emerging as a frontrunner.
A tragic incident unfolded in Khandwa as a teacher hanged herself after her student boyfriend refused marriage. The couple had been in a relationship for a year prior to the incident.
An uproar ensued in Bangladesh following the demolition of a Durga temple in Dhaka just before Rath Yatra. India condemned the interim government’s failure to protect minorities.
A woman in Indore filed a complaint stating her husband forced her into a physical relationship with his friend to pay off debt, threatening to harm their daughter if she spoke up.
Sohagi Ghat in Rewa has witnessed over 450 accidents in six years, resulting in more than 100 fatalities. Flaws in road design, visibility issues, and human error have contributed to the recurring tragedies.
The entertainment industry mourns the loss of Shefali Jariwala, known for the remake of the song “Kaanta Laga,” whose body was found at her residence. The cause of death remains unknown.
In other news, Madhya Pradesh reported its 6th COVID-related death, with a 50-year-old woman from Sehore succumbing to the virus. Additionally, an officer was caught accepting a bribe for license and maize reports just two days before retirement.
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