MP Evening Wrap:IAF chief rejects Pak’s claims of shooting down Indian jets; adulterated cough syrup kills 9 children in Chhindwara more

Bhaskar English brings you the biggest news from Madhya Pradesh and around the world. Here are the top news headlines of the day: 1. IAF chief rejects Pak’s claims of shooting down Indian jets Air Chief Marshal AP Singh dismissed Pakistan’s claims of downing Indian jets as ‘fairy tales,’ stating India destroyed five of theirs, including F-16s and J-17s. On Op Sindoor, he said India struck 300 km inside Pakistan with precision after the Pahalgam attack. Read More 2. Khargone idol immersion tragedy: Final rites of 11 victims held in Khandwa, CM Yadav consoles bereaved families The last rites of 11 people who died in Khargone’s Durga idol immersion accident were held today. Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav met the bereaved families and announced Rs 4 lakh compensation for each. Read More 3. 9 children die in Chhindwara after consuming adulterated cough syrups, health dept takes action Seven children in Chhindwara died of kidney failure after consuming cough syrups Coldrif and Nexa DS, leading authorities to ban the medicines and seize stocks. The Health Department is investigating the syrups’ supply, doctors’ prescriptions, and awaiting lab results to confirm the cause. Read More 4. Pakistani police storm press club, beat journalists protesting PoK violence Islamabad police raided the Press Club and lathi-charged journalists protesting against atrocities and the internet blackout in PoK. The incident sparked nationwide outrage, prompting Home Minister Mohsin Naqvi to order an investigation. Read More 5. Missing boy found dead in Ujjain idol immersion accident; death toll rises to 3 The body of 16-year-old Shubham Chauhan, who went missing after a tractor-trolley accident during Durga idol immersion in Ujjain, was recovered, raising the death toll to three. Authorities confirmed safety lapses on the bridge and announced Rs 4 lakh compensation for each family of the deceased. Read More 6. HC to hear Machhli family’s case on Oct 13; govt land occupiers may receive relief under Dharanadhikar regularization scheme The “Machhli Family” case, involving allegations of sexual abuse and drug trafficking in Bhopal, is set for the next hearing in the Madhya Pradesh High Court on October 13. Ahead of this, district authorities will present documents to the court, which pertain to procedural compliance in the ongoing administrative actions. Read More 7. Sonam Wangchuk’s wife moves SC, seeking his court presence Geetanjali J. Angmo, wife of Ladakh activist Sonam Wangchuk, has moved the Supreme Court with a habeas corpus plea for his release. Wangchuk, held under NSA in Jodhpur jail since September 26, was arrested over the Leh violence that left four dead. Read More 8. Truck mows down 5 on bike in Bhind; lone survivor of family says, ‘I am unlucky’ A truck collided with two motorcycles, killing a couple, their two children, and another biker on the Gwalior-Itawa National Highway-719 near Tehda’s culvert in Bhind. Read more 9. Gwalior finance employee steals ₹4 crore of gold: Assistant manager conspired with father; replaced real gold with fake jewelry In a meticulously planned heist, an assistant manager at Manappuram Finance in Dabra, Gwalior, replaced Rs 4 crore worth of real gold with fake jewelry. The accused, Vikas Sharma (real name Vikas Kumar), conspired with his father, Maheshchandra, to quickly amass wealth. Read More 10. Updating Aadhaar details becomes more expensive UIDAI has hiked Aadhaar update fees by up to ₹25, effective from October 1, 2025, until September 30, 2028. The charges will be reviewed again for the next term from October 2028 to September 2031. Read More