MP Evening Wrap:EC announces dates for Bihar elections 2025; Massive protest against smart meters in Bhopal 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. Bihar Assembly Election 2025 dates announced by EC; 1st phase on Nov 6, 2nd phase on Nov 11, results on Nov 14 The Bihar Assembly elections will be conducted in two phases across 243 seats. Voting will take place on 6 and 11 November, with results declared on 14 November. The Election Commission provided this information in a press conference held at 4 PM on Monday. Read More 2. 2-year-old Yogita dies despite ₹13 lakh treatment, grief of parents who lost children to cough syrup Two-year-old Yogita’s last words were, “Papa, take me home…” Despite her family spending Rs 13 lakh on treatment, she succumbed to kidney failure within two days. The government announced Rs 4 lakh compensation, but her father Sushant Thackeray says no amount can replace his daughter. Read more 3. Massive protest against smart meters in Bhopal On Monday, consumers from across Madhya Pradesh gather at Shahjahani Park in Bhopal to protest smart meters. Organized by MECA, participants submit 11 key demands to the government, including 200 free electricity units and reduced electricity rates. read more 4. SC lawyer tries to attack CJI in courtroom; Tries to hurl shoe over Khajuraho remark, detained; Adv.body seeks cognisance The Bar Council of India suspended advocate Rakesh Kishore with immediate effect after he attempted to hurl a shoe at Chief Justice of India BR Gavai. However, the attempt failed and the advocate was detained by security personnel immediately. Read More 5. Dhirendra Shastri refuses to visit Bengal as Mamata Banerjee remains in power Pt. Dhirendra Shastri of Bageshwar Dham says he will not hold a Katha in West Bengal while Mamata Banerjee is CM. He thanks her for cancelling permission and states the visit will occur only when “Dada” comes to power. Read more 6. Monsoon weakens in MP; drizzle alert for next 3 days as rain hits 20 districts Heavy monsoon rainfall continues across Madhya Pradesh as the season winds down. Over 20 districts, including Bhopal (2.5 inches) and Betul (2+ inches), received rain on Sunday. The weather department forecasts light rain and drizzle in many districts over the next three days. read more 7. French PM Sébastien Lecornu resigns after less than a month in office, was 5th PM to leave office in under 2 years The French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has resigned, less than a month after taking office. Lecornu, a former defence minister, was appointed Prime Minister last month. He faced the difficult task of securing parliamentary approval for next year’s austerity budget in a deeply divided assembly. Read More 8. MP government transfers 24 IAS officers and 12 administrators Madhya Pradesh government transfers 24 IAS officers, including 12 collectors. Seven districts now have women officers in command. Seoni Collector Sanskriti Jain was bid farewell in a palki, while Rewa SDM Vaishali Jain declined the proposed laddu ceremony. read more 9. 30% of Indore population suffers from high blood pressure, diabetes Despite Indore’s repeated cleanliness awards, residents’ health is declining. Screening of 400,000 people by Indore Heart Club shows 30% have high blood pressure or diabetes, with 12% being children. Experts call for urgent lifestyle improvements. read more 10. Kohli-Rohit fever takes over Australia with match tickets sold out The return of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in cricketing action after their last appearance in the Champions Trophy 2025 has been welcomed warmly by fans. Read More