MP Evening Wrap:RJD releases first list with 52 names for Bihar polls; Residents of Bhopal’s 70-year-old tribal colony face eviction threat 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. RJD releases first list with 52 names for Bihar polls 2025; former candidate Madan Shah says ₹2.70 crore demanded for ticket The RJD has announced its first list of 52 candidates for the 2025 Bihar elections. Former candidate Madan Shah alleged ₹2.70 crore was demanded for a ticket and tore his kurta in protest outside Rabri Devi’s residence. Read more 2. Bhopal’s 70-year-old tribal colony faces eviction threat; families call Diwali a ‘festival of sorrow’ Over 27 families in Bhopal’s Polytechnic area face eviction from a seven-decade-old tribal settlement. Residents have launched protests, putting posters outside their homes demanding protection from demolition. Read more 3. Used plates from bins reused on Amrit Bharat Express; shocking video exposes unhygienic practice A passenger filmed pantry staff washing and reusing disposable plates and boxes collected from dustbins. The incident occurred on train number 16601 travelling between Katni and Satna. Read more 4. ‘No Kings’ protests draw large crowds in US: Over 2,600 rallies held in the protest Mass demonstrations against President Trump swept through American cities on Sunday. Protesters carried ‘No Kings’ banners, demanding accountability and democratic reforms. Read more 5. Samosa vendor attacks passenger at Jabalpur station after UPI payment fails A vendor assaulted a commuter, grabbing his collar and snatching his wristwatch when an online payment didn’t go through. Police have detained the accused and plan to revoke his vending licence. Read more 6. Harda blast victims still struggle after 20 months; many listed as ‘minor injuries’ despite amputations Survivors of the 2024 Harda factory blast allege poor compensation and false medical categorisation. One victim who lost her arm received only ₹50,000 against expenses of over ₹5 lakh. Read more 7. Assam Rifles operation foils abduction attempt: 2 labourers rescued safely after exchange of fire Security forces launched a swift operation in Tirap district’s Laho village, exchanging fire with insurgents. Both kidnapped workers were freed unharmed after the confrontation. Read more 8. Tribal youth beaten to death in Rewa on theft suspicion; police register cross FIRs A young tribal man was brutally assaulted and strangled in Panasi-Papora village, Madhya Pradesh. Police have begun investigating after a video of the attack surfaced online. Read more 9. Indore sees ₹1,200-crore shopping rush on Dhanteras despite rain Festive buyers thronged markets to purchase gold, vehicles, and electronics, driving record business. Auto deliveries and high-value purchases are expected to continue through Diwali. Read more 10. Australia beat India by 7 wickets, lead ODI series 1-0:Rohit, Virat struggle in Perth Australia claimed a comfortable seven-wicket victory over India in the rain-hit first ODI in Perth. The match, reduced to 26 overs due to four rain stoppages, saw India post a modest total of 136/9. Read more