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A taxi driver undertook a 700-km journey to Madhya Pradesh after his girlfriend demanded a selfie with the district collector to prove his love. After days of waiting and falling ill, the collector fulfilled his unusual request at the hospital, much to the girlfriend's delight. The driver's quest, however, left him financially drained.

Tragedy struck in Panna district's Nayapurwa village as a soil collapse during gram panchayat well construction claimed at least five lives. Two individuals were successfully rescued from the debris following immediate rescue operations. Officials confirmed the incident occurred during ongoing construction work in the Ajaygarh Development Block.

Madhya Pradesh High Court has reserved its decision on the religious character of the Bhojshala complex in Dhar district. Hindus claim it's a temple to Goddess Vagdevi, while Muslims assert it's the Kamal Maula mosque. Security has been heightened as the court prepares to deliver its verdict after extensive hearings.

Bhuri Tori, a forgotten scientific outpost near Sironj, once served as the geodetic heart of undivided India. British surveyors used this ridge for the Great Trigonometrical Survey, fixing coordinates and calculating distances that helped measure Mount Everest. Today, this historically significant site lies neglected, with its structures vandalized and stones stolen.

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A recent cruise boat capsizing in Jabalpur's Bargi dam has sparked outrage over Madhya Pradesh Tourism's alleged safety negligence. Eyewitnesses reported a lack of life jackets and inadequate safety measures, echoing a similar near-disaster in Bhopal four years ago. Despite promises of reforms, inspections remain irregular, leaving tourists demanding accountability and stricter enforcement.

In a devastating event on the Indore-Ahmedabad highway, a speeding pickup truck carrying workers flipped over and collided with an SUV, leading to the tragic death of 12 individuals, among them three innocent children. Many survivors are now facing critical injuries.

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has ordered a probe into missing government land records at the Gwalior Collectorate. A single-judge bench expressed concern over the absence of a complete file for a 2006 civil appeal, questioning the appointment of an Officer-in-Charge and the lack of official documentation. The court emphasized accountability for the missing records.