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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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Hindi writer Kailash Chandra Pant dies at 90

Noted Hindi writer Kailash Chandra Pant passed away on Friday. The 90-year-old Padma Shri awardee was unwell for some time. Pant served as former director of Hindi Bhavan in Bhopal. He was actively associated with the Madhya Pradesh Rashtrabhasha Prachar Samiti. His contributions to Hindi literature will be remembered.

The Economic Times

Weather forecast for July 31, 2026: Check IMD rain alerts for Delhi, Gujarat, Kerala and more

Heavy rainfall is expected across large parts of India on Friday. Active monsoon conditions will persist over north, central, east, and southern regions. Several states are likely to witness heavy to very heavy rainfall. Thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds have also been forecast. Intense monsoon activity will continue…

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SC permits Muslims to offer Friday prayers on dargah land near Bhojshala complex at Dhar

The Supreme Court permitted Muslim prayers at a dargah near Dhar's Bhojshala complex. The court directed the state government to ensure prayers occur between 1 and 3 pm. This direction allows exploration of mutually agreed alternative prayer sites. Previously, the Madhya Pradesh High Court declared Bhojshala a temple dedicated to…

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Farmers end strike as Madhya Pradesh govt raises moong procurement to 60 per cent, suspends fertiliser e-token system

Madhya Pradesh farmers ended their protest after the government agreed to procure sixty percent of their moong crop. The state also extended the procurement deadline and halted the e-token system for fertilizer distribution. These decisions were made following extensive talks between farmer representatives and government officials. Thousands of farmers had…

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Voting underway for bypolls in Bihar, Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat; BJP, RJD exude confidence in Bankipur

Voting commenced for by-elections in Bihar's Bankipur and Madhya Pradesh's Datia constituencies. Gujarat's Manjalpur Assembly seat also saw polling begin on Thursday. The counting of votes for all three by-elections is scheduled for August 3. BJP leaders expressed confidence in securing victories in these crucial contests. Opposition parties also voiced…

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Weather Tomorrow, July 30: Rain Alert for UP, Bihar, Delhi, Rajasthan, Maharashtra and Karnataka; IMD warns of heavy showers across states

Weather Tomorrow, July 30: Active monsoon conditions will bring widespread rainfall across North, Central, and East India. Delhi-NCR, Punjab, and Uttar Pradesh anticipate rain and thunderstorms with heavy alerts. Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh are set for moderate to heavy showers, impacting daily life. Eastern states like Bihar and West Bengal…

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Bhojshala row: SC to hear Muslim side's plea over location of alternative namaz site Thursday

The Supreme Court will hear a plea regarding non-compliance with its directions. The Muslim side alleges the state has not provided an alternative prayer site. This site is near the disputed Bhojshala complex in Madhya Pradesh. The court had previously directed the state to provide a separate open space. The…

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Why thousands of farmers are protesting in Bhopal with Hanuman Chalisa recitations and the Tricolour

Bhopal Farmers' Protest News Today: Thousands of Madhya Pradesh farmers are marching to Bhopal over a bumper moong crop. They demand full procurement of their harvest at the Minimum Support Price. Farmers also face issues with the e-token system for selling produce. Timely access to affordable fertilizer is another key…

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Weather Tomorrow, July 29: Heavy rain alert for Delhi, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Karnataka, Rajasthan & more states; check IMD forecast

Weather Tomorrow, July 29: A deep depression is forecast to bring widespread heavy rainfall across India on Wednesday. This system will move inland from eastern India, influencing central and eastern regions significantly. Central India, including Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh, expects extremely heavy rainfall in isolated areas. Northern states like Delhi…

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Saransh Jain earns maiden India Test call-up at 33; ailing father's note became his motivation

Saransh Jain earned his maiden India Test call-up at age thirty-three. This achievement followed a journey marked by perseverance and strong family support. His father, Subodh Jain, a former cricketer, shared his own fulfilled dream. A handwritten note from his father during a health crisis became a source of strength.…

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Saransh Jain's father hid cancer when he was playing, brother gave up his cricket dream

Saransh Jain Biography: Saransh Jain received his first India call-up for the Sri Lanka Test series. Washington Sundar's injury opened a spot for the off-spinning all-rounder. Jain impressed selectors with strong India A performances in Sri Lanka. He has a decade of Ranji Trophy experience without IPL exposure. His father's…

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Asiatic Lions in Gir Face a Genetic Crisis: What Inbreeding Means for Their Conservation

A Population Built on a Handful of SurvivorsAt the turn of the twentieth century, the Asiatic lion was functionally gone from the Indian subcontinent. The last viable group, fewer than twenty individuals by some estimates, clung to the teak forests of the Gir region in what is now Gujarat, protected…

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Pradhan offered to quit on first day of student agitation: BJP leader Vijayvargiya

Madhya Pradesh minister Kailash Vijayvargiya stated Dharmendra Pradhan offered to resign as Union Education Minister. This offer was made on the very first day of the student agitation in Delhi. Vijayvargiya congratulated Pradhan for foiling foreign designs to destabilize India. He also criticized the Congress for celebrating Pradhan's resignation. The…

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Madhya Pradesh HC sets up four fast track courts to dispose of paper leak cases in three months

Madhya Pradesh High Court has designated four special fast-track courts for examination paper leak cases. These courts will aim to dispose of all cases within three months of charge sheet filing. This decision follows the central government's assurance to establish similar courts for exam malpractices.

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IMD Weather Today, July 25: Gujarat, Delhi-NCR, Rajasthan, Mumbai, Himachal, Uttarakhand, Punjab, MP, Odisha and Northeast brace for heavy rain, thunderstorms as active monsoon intensifies

Weather Today, July 25: The India Meteorological Department forecasts heavy to very heavy rainfall across many Indian states. Gujarat expects the most intense showers, while other regions will experience thunderstorms and strong winds. Active monsoon conditions are driven by a low-pressure system over Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh. Delhi-NCR and Mumbai…

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