MP Evening Wrap:Bollywood’s ‘He-Man’ Dharmendra passes away at 89; Protest over rape of minor girl in Mandideep triggers 14 km traffic jam 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. Bollywood’s ‘He-Man’ Dharmendra passes away at 89 Bollywood has lost a legend. Veteran actor Dharmendra, fondly known as “He-Man” and “Dharam Paaji,” passed away earlier today at the age of 89, leaving behind an unparalleled legacy spanning over six decades. Read More 2. Protest over rape of six-year-old in Mandideep triggers 14 km traffic jam People in Mandideep blocked highways and held protests after the rape of a six-year-old girl, causing massive traffic jams and public anger. The accused, who lured the child with chocolate, is still absconding, while police have announced a reward for information. Read More
3. Madhya Pradesh chokes as air quality worsens across 98% cities Air quality in Madhya Pradesh has worsened sharply, with PM 2.5 levels rising in 98% of cities and Singrauli, Bhopal and Gwalior recording “very poor” AQI. Experts say winter, fog and low wind cause pollutants to stay trapped near the ground, posing serious health risks. Read more 4. Pak paramilitary force HQ hit by 2 suicide attacks, Gunmen storm facility, 3 commandos killed Paramilitary force (Frontier Corps) headquarters in Peshawar, Pakistan, was attacked on Monday. Peshawar’s Capital City Police Officer, Dr. Mian Saeed Ahmad, told the media that the Frontier Corps (FC) headquarters had come under attack. He said their forces were responding and had cordoned off the entire area. Read More
5. Fire-resistant fabric set to be mandatory for pandals in MP as govt finalises Fire Safety Act 2025 draft Madhya Pradesh has drafted a new Fire and Emergency Service Act 2025, making fire safety certificates mandatory for all buildings above 15 metres and imposing strict rules on pandals and public events. The law grants wide powers to fire officers, introduces digital NOCs, and adds a small fire tax to strengthen the state’s fire services. Read more
6. Kenyan national lives in Indore for 27 years on expired visa Indore Police have discovered that a Kenyan national has been living in the city for 27 years without a passport or valid visa, despite an FIR being filed against him seven years ago. The man continues to use an Indian mobile number and posts provocative content online, raising serious questions about enforcement and monitoring of foreign nationals. Read More 7. Demonstrators wave Naxalite Hidma posters at India Gate A demonstration against worsening air pollution at India Gate on Sunday evening sparked controversy when protesters displayed posters of India’s most wanted Naxal commander, Madvi Hidma (44). Read more 8. Rohini Ghavri’s explosive posts spark storm ahead of Chandrashekhar Azad’s Muzaffarnagar rally Chandrashekhar Azad’s ex-girlfriend, Dr Rohini Ghavri, has publicly challenged him ahead of his November 26 rally in Muzaffarnagar, posting sharp accusations and vowing to confront him on stage. Her posts have triggered a social-media storm and heightened police vigilance, given her past allegations and earlier suicide threats. Read More 9. Bhopal guard dies after ASI-driven car hits him; family alleges negligence An elderly security guard in Bhopal died two weeks after being hit by a car driven by woman ASI Parveen Naqvi, prompting his family to accuse her of negligence, threats, and abandoning them after initially offering help. They have filed an FIR and are now demanding a culpable homicide case as police begin reviewing CCTV footage. Read More
10. Indian-origin ‘steel king’ Lakshmi Mittal leaving Britain over rising taxes Lakshmi Mittal, owner of ArcelorMittal—the world’s second-largest steel company—and one of Britain’s wealthiest billionaires, is preparing to leave the UK. According to a report by The Sunday Times, Mittal has taken this step in response to the new Labour Party government’s plan to raise taxes on high-net-worth individuals. Read More