Bhaskar English brings you the biggest news from Madhya Pradesh and around the world. Here are the top news headlines of the day: 1. Modi govt set to scrap MGNREGA: New Bill ‘Viksit Bharat G RAM G’ to be introduced The Modi government is preparing to end the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) and introduce a new rural employment law. The related bill has been circulated among Lok Sabha members during the ongoing Parliament Winter session. Read More 2. Ladli Behna aid may rise to Rs 3,000 ahead of Assembly polls; new scheme for women over 60 under review Madhya Pradesh may increase the Ladli Behna scheme’s cash assistance to Rs 3,000 ahead of Assembly elections. The government is also reviewing a new scheme for women over 60 and plans to further empower women’s self-help groups across the state. Read more 3. High-dose anesthesia stops AIIMS Bhopal doctor’s heart for 7 minutes; HOD removed, high-level probe ordered At AIIMS Bhopal, Dr. Rashmi Verma suffered severe brain damage after a high-dose anesthesia injection stopped her heart for seven minutes. The HOD of Trauma and Emergency Department has been removed, and a high-level committee has been formed to investigate workplace pressure and departmental issues. Read more 4. Delhi-NCR AQI crosses 500; 60 flights cancelled, 250 delayed The air quality in Delhi-NCR has deteriorated. After the AQI reached 497, and several restrictions have been implemented in the national capital. The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) ordered to immediately stop outdoor sports activities in all schools and institutions. Read More 5. Fire in Rewa hospital OT kills newborn; administration accused of hiding incident for 11 hours A fire broke out in the operation theatre of Sanjay Gandhi Hospital, Rewa, killing a newborn baby. The hospital reportedly concealed the incident for 11 hours. Patients were evacuated safely, and authorities have launched an investigation into the fire and alleged negligence. Read more 6. Ex-RSS cadre ends ‘nirjala’ fast on Dy CM’s request; warns of resuming strike Former RSS pracharak Pramod Sahu ended his water-only fast after Deputy CM Jagdish Devda assured talks on Sihora district formation. Out of the ICU, Sahu said he will resume the ‘nirjala’ strike if the demand is not fulfilled. Read more 7. Gold hits record high of ₹1.33 lakh per 10 grams Gold prices reached an all-time high on December 15, 2025. According to the India Bullion and Jewellers Association (IBJA), the price of 10 grams of 24K gold rose by ₹732 to ₹1,33,442, up from ₹1,32,710. Read More 8. Vijayvargiya tells CM officers intimidated us in your name; asks metro officials not to alter proposals During a review meeting in Indore, Minister Kailash Vijayvargiya told Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav that officers used to intimidate them using his name. He also instructed metro officials not to change proposals, while the CM clarified that vacant district responsibilities now lie with him. Read more 9. Sand mafia rams SDM’s car in Bhind; two overloaded sand trolleys seized In Bhind on Monday morning, a tractor linked to the sand mafia hit the SDM’s car on the Mihona bypass while he was stopping illegal sand transport. No one was injured. Police seized two overloaded sand-laden trolleys and registered a case. Read more 10. India win Squash World Cup for first time The Indian mixed team made history by winning the Squash World Cup for the first time, defeating Hong Kong 3-0 in the final, played at Express Avenue Mall in Chennai on Sunday, 14 December. This is India’s first gold medal in a mixed team event. Read More Post navigation Days before wedding, Gwalior lawyer dies by suicide:Last post reads, ‘There is death in love, not liberation’; allegedly saw fiancée with another man MP CM enjoys in streets of Banaras, eats ‘Malaiyo’:Mohan Yadav gets blessings of Baba Vishwanath Kalbhairav; says, ‘Uttar Pradesh is amazing’
