Ujjain: News

'Darshan' in-charge fired after Shinde's son enters temple's sanctum sanctorum 

The Mahakaleshwar temple administration in Ujjain has dismissed Vinod Chouksey, who was in charge of managing darshan arrangements, following a row over the entry of Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde's son inside the temple's sanctum sanctorum.

06 Sep 2024

Madhya Pradesh

Ujjain: Woman raped on busy road, bystanders film it

A woman was sexually assaulted on a busy road while bystanders chose to record the attack instead of intervening in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh.

21 Jul 2024

Madhya Pradesh

₹2,000-₹5,000 fine for shopkeepers not displaying names in MP's Ujjjain 

The Ujjain Municipal Corporation in Madhya Pradesh has issued an order requiring shop owners to display their names and mobile numbers outside their establishments.

26 May 2024

Bengaluru

Man, high on bhang, attempts to open flight door mid-air 

A 29-year-old man was arrested for allegedly trying to open the door of a Hyderabad-bound IndiGo flight while it was still in the air.

02 May 2024

Indian Penal Code

Ashram teacher, once hailed hero, now accused of sexual abuse 

A teacher at an Ujjain ashram who was hailed as a hero for helping a minor rape victim in September 2023 has now been branded as a villain himself.

07 Apr 2024

Madhya Pradesh

2 women assault Mahakaleshwar Temple guards for stopping video shoot

A case has been filed against two women, identified as Palak and Pari, for allegedly assaulting three female security personnel at the revered Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh.

25 Mar 2024

Holi

Chemicals in gulal may have caused Mahakal fire: MP minister

Madhya Pradesh Minister Kailash Vijayvargiya on Monday said that the chemicals in "gulal," a colored powder used in rituals and during Holi, may have caused the fire at the Mahakal Temple in Ujjain earlier in the day.

25 Mar 2024

Madhya Pradesh

14 injured in fire at Ujjain's Mahakal Temple on Holi

At least 14 people were injured after a fire broke out at the Mahakal Temple in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh on Monday morning, reports said.

20 Mar 2024

Madhya Pradesh

Man thrashed, forced to drink urine for eloping with woman

A man from Madhya Pradesh's Ujjain district was physically assaulted, made to drink urine and garlanded with shoes after he allegedly eloped with a married woman.

08 Mar 2024

Maha Shivratri

Places to witness the majesty of Mahashivratri

Maha Shivratri, a great night dedicated to Lord Shiva, is an auspicious occasion celebrated with fervor and devotion across the Indian subcontinent.

26 Feb 2024

Madhya Pradesh

Garlic price hike: MP farmers deploy guards to protect crops

Skyrocketing prices of garlic in Madhya Pradesh have led farmers to take drastic measures to safeguard their crops, such as hiring armed guards and setting up CCTV cameras.

BJP picks Mohan Yadav as Madhya Pradesh CM, drops Shivraj

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday chose prominent leader Mohan Yadav (58) as the new chief minister of Madhya Pradesh after a week of suspense.

10 Nov 2023

Madhya Pradesh

MP: Students 'tortured' for chanting 'religious' slogan, NCPCR issues notice

A convent school in Madhya Pradesh's Vidisha district has been accused of allegedly punishing children for chanting "Jai Shri Ram" at school.

13 Oct 2023

Uttarakhand

Dehradun: 12-year-old boy sodomizes 7-year-old after showing him porn

A 12-year-old boy from Uttarakhand's Dehradun reportedly sodomized a seven-year-old boy after showing him pornographic videos on his mobile phone.

03 Oct 2023

Lifestyle

Exploring India's ancient towns and their timeless charm

Ancient civilizations have left behind signs of their presence in the shape of towns and communities that have withstood the test of time, weaving their threads into India's rich tapestry of history.

03 Oct 2023

Madhya Pradesh

House of Ujjain rape case accused to be demolished: Report

The house of Bharat Soni, the man accused of raping a 15-year-old girl in Madhya Pradesh's Ujjain, will be reportedly demolished as it was built illegally.

28 Sep 2023

Madhya Pradesh

Ujjain rape horror: Man arrested for allegedly raping 15-year-old

The main accused in the rape of a 15-year-old girl in Madhya Pradesh's Ujjain was arrested on Thursday, three days after the incident.

27 Sep 2023

Madhya Pradesh

MP: 12-year-old girl raped, shooed away when sought help

In a shocking incident, a 12-year-old girl who was allegedly raped by some unidentified persons in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, was shooed away when she approached locals for help.

06 Feb 2023

Bharti Airtel

Airtel 5G launched in Ujjain; Jio 5G released in Haridwar

Bharti Airtel has released its 5G services in three more cities across Madya Pradesh, namely, Ujjain, Gwalior, and Bhopal. Users will get 20-30 times faster speed than 4G speed at no additional cost.

25 Nov 2022

Rahul Gandhi

Ujjain: Man who threatened to kill Rahul Gandhi arrested

The Madhya Pradesh Police on Thursday said that they arrested a man who issued death threats to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and MP Congress chief Kamal Nath last week.

11 Oct 2022

Narendra Modi

Ujjain: Modi to inaugurate Rs. 856cr 'Mahakal Lok' project today

PM Narendra Modi will reportedly inaugurate the first phase of the Mahakaleshwar Temple corridor development project in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, on Tuesday.

21 Aug 2022

Zomato

Hrithik Roshan, Zomato invite wrath for 'offensive' advertisement hurting Hindus

For the second time this month, actor Hrithik Roshan has found himself clasped in a controversy.

01 Aug 2022

Madhya Pradesh

5 beautiful places in Madhya Pradesh, the heart of India

Blessed with a fascinating history, vibrant culture, rich heritage, diverse wildlife, and multiple wildlife sanctuaries, there is a lot for you to explore in Madhya Pradesh.

10 May 2022

Madhya Pradesh

Madhya Pradesh: Obscene dance program held at fair, official suspended

An obscene dance program organized at a fair in Madhya Pradesh's Mandsaur has prompted the state government to suspend the district's chief municipal officer (CMO).

23 Jun 2021

Madhya Pradesh

No vaccine, no salary: Ujjain Collector tells government staff

In a bid to achieve the target of 100 percent vaccination against the deadly COVID-19, the Ujjain district administration in Madhya Pradesh has issued an order saying that government employees will not get their salaries from next month if they are not inoculated.

15 May 2021

Madhya Pradesh

Anger erupts after MP's staffers, family get jab at home

A controversy has erupted after a government medical team allegedly administered COVID- 19 vaccines to Ujjain BJP MP Anil Firojiya's staffers, family members, and supporters at his residence in Ujjain, prompting the district authorities to order an inquiry into the incident.

10 Jul 2020

Madhya Pradesh

Vikas Dubey, killed in encounter, contacted police thrice for surrender

Noted Uttar Pradesh gangster Vikas Dubey, who was killed in an encounter on Friday, tried to surrender before police thrice, but his pleas weren't entertained, a report in News18 claimed.

09 Jul 2020

Madhya Pradesh

Surrender or arrest? Questions raised after Vikas Dubey nabbed

After giving police the slip for nearly a week, noted gangster Vikas Dubey, wanted by Uttar Pradesh Police in connection to the brutal killings of eight cops, was arrested in Madhya Pradesh's Ujjain this morning.

17 May 2019

Uttar Pradesh

Priyanka Gandhi's Amethi 'namaz', Ujjain temple-visit 'for votes': Smriti Irani

Union Minister Smriti Irani on Thursday attacked Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, saying that she offered "namaz" in Uttar Pradesh's Amethi and then visited Madhya Pradesh's Ujjain Mahakaleshwar Temple only for votes.

06 Nov 2017

Madhya Pradesh

At Ujjain's donkey fair, 'Ram Rahim' and 'Honeypreet' are sold!

Dera Sacha Sauda chief Ram Rahim Singh and his adopted daughter Honeypreet are in prison, serving their time for different crimes.