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Bhaskar English brings you the biggest news from Madhya Pradesh and around the world. Here are the top news headlines of the day: 1. EC releases final voter list of Bihar after SIR; 65 lakh names dropped in first draft The Election Commission (EC) released the final list for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in Bihar on Tuesday. It is estimated that the list will include around 7.3 crore voters, with approximately 14 lakh new voters likely to be added. Read More 2. ₹150 crore health projects stalled three years after groundbreaking Bhopal is still waiting for two major health projects to start, even three years after their May 28, 2022 groundbreaking at Lal Parade Ground, inaugurated virtually by then-President Ram Nath Kovind. Read More 3. Heavy rain expected during Ravan Dahan in MP; demand for waterproof effigies rises Effigies of Ravana will be burnt amidst likely rain in MP. The Meteorological Department issued a rain alert, boosting demand for waterproof effigies, especially in Bhopal, where 7,000 effigies will be burnt. Read More 4. ‘Is CM Stalin trying to take revenge?’ says Actor Vijay; releases video message, says, ‘we have done nothing wrong’ In Karur, Tamil Nadu, 41 people died during a rally of actor-turned-politician Vijay. Two days later, he released a condolence message, questioning if CM Stalin seeks revenge and insisting, “We have done nothing wrong.” Read More 5. Women’s ODI World Cup starts in Indore; India vs England on October 19 ICC Women’s ODI World Cup matches begin Wednesday at Holkar Stadium, Indore, after 28 years. Australia faces New Zealand on October 1; India will play England in a key match on October 19. Read More 6. Jabalpur Ordnance Factories to produce 250 kg bombs for Army To boost Army strength, two Jabalpur factories will prepare 250 kg bombs. OFJ will make 1,100 shells, and OFK will fill them with explosives, increasing ammunition capacity. Read More 7. Blast in Pak’s Quetta ​​​​​kills 10, injures 32; hospitals on emergency, doctors on high alert A major explosion took place on a busy street near the Frontier Constabulary (FC) headquarters in Quetta, Pakistan, on Tuesday. At least 10 people were killed and 32 others injured in the blast. According to Quetta SSP Mohammad Baloch, the explosion occurred when a vehicle packed with explosives was turning from Model Town towards Hali Road. Read More 8. Anti-Ragging Committee uncovers unusual Gen-Z protest at DAVV Indore At DAVV Indore’s IET, senior students allegedly pressured first-years to stage a protest inspired by Nepal’s Gen-Z movement, creating fake accounts under the guise of ragging, says the Anti-Ragging Committee. Read More 9. Minor alleges mother forced sexual acts; police arrest mother and boyfriend In Indore’s Hiranagar area, a 17-year-old girl accused her mother of forcing her into a sexual relationship with her lover, who allegedly molested her. Police have arrested both the mother and boyfriend for physical abuse. Read More 10. London Gandhi statue vandalized with “Gandhi, Modi, Hindustani terrorist”; Indian High Commission calls it a cruel attack on non-violence Vandals defaced Mahatma Gandhi’s statue in London’s Tavistock Square, labeling it “Gandhi,” “Modi,” and “Hindus” as “terrorists.” The Indian High Commission condemned it as an attack on Gandhi’s non-violence and values. Read More