MP Evening Wrap:NDA releases manifesto named ‘Sankalp Patra’ for Bihar election; CM Yadav likely to announce DA hike on MP Foundation Day 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. SC again seeks response from state govts on stray dogs case The Supreme Court on Friday directed chief secretaries of all states to appear in person in a case related to stray dogs. A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta rejected a plea seeking exemption for them from personal appearance. Read More 2. CM Yadav likely to announce DA hike on MP Foundation Day Madhya Pradesh has approved a 3% Dearness Allowance increase for IAS, IPS, and IFS officers. The official announcement is expected on the state’s Foundation Day.Read More 3. ‘That girl tried to rape me’, says BJP leader: Rewa’s ex-Janpad member reveals shocking honey trap, alleges political conspiracy and extortion attempt BJP leader Diwakar Dwivedi from Rewa claims he was victim, not accused, in an alleged honeytrap plot, saying he was kidnapped, coerced, and blackmailed in a political conspiracy. Police have arrested four of eight accused as the case sparks a political war between BJP and Congress. Read More 4. US signs 10-year defence framework with India The US and India have signed a 10-year defence framework agreement to boost coordination, information sharing, and technology cooperation. US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said the pact will serve as a cornerstone for regional stability and deterrence. Read More 5. Congress revives Pachmarhi training camp after 27 years The 10-day event will bring together Madhya Pradesh Congress district heads and senior leaders. The camp echoes Digvijaya Singh’s era of open internal dialogue. Read More 6. Employee Selection Board’s recruitment for 17 Assistant Engineer posts sparks authority row Bhopal Municipal Corporation has objected to PEB’s recruitment for 17 Assistant Engineer posts, citing lack of Mayor-in-Council approval. Officials claim only MPPSC can conduct exams for Class II posts, demanding PEB withdraw them from the December test. Read More 7. NDA releases manifesto named ‘Sankalp Patra’ for Bihar election The NDA released its ‘Sankalp Patra’ for the Bihar Assembly elections on Friday at Hotel Maurya in Patna, unveiled by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and BJP President JP Nadda. Deputy CM Samrat Choudhary detailed the manifesto as senior leaders began campaigning. Read More 8. BJP leader’s dance with cross-dressed man at Indore event sparks outrage A video of BJP leader Nanuram Kumawat dancing with a man dressed as a woman at a community Diwali event in Indore has sparked outrage and demands for an apology. Kumawat denies wrongdoing, calling it a political conspiracy and part of cultural performance. Read More 9. Satna MP Ganesh Singh slaps operator after crane halts mid-air during garlanding ceremony; viral video draws public criticism Satna MP Ganesh Singh lost his temper and slapped a crane operator during a public event on Friday. The incident took place at a programme marking Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s birth anniversary. A video of the altercation has since gone viral, sparking political criticism and debate. Read more 10. Google offering free Gemini Pro subscription to Jio users; offer is valid for users aged 18 to 25 Jio has announced a free Gemini Pro subscription worth ₹35,000 for its users in India. The offer is currently available for those aged 18 to 25, with plans to extend it to more users later. Read More