MP Evening Wrap:Madras HC proposes Australia-like social media ban for Indian kids; New video evidence emerges in Dewas couple self-immolation case more

Bhaskar English brings you the biggest news updates from Madhya Pradesh and around the world. Here are the top headlines: 1. ‘Ban social media for those under 16’: Madras High Court suggests Australia-like social media ban for kids in India The Madras High Court on Friday suggested that the central government consider imposing a ban on social media for children under the age of 16 in India, similar to the ban in Australia. Read More 2. Dewas couple self-immolation case; new video reveals woman’s sister-in-law throwing flammable substance In a new turn in the ongoing investigation into the Dewas couple, Satnosh and Jayshree Vyas, the alleged self-immolation incident a second video has been released which sheds light on the sequence of events. Jayshree Vyas remains in critical condition and is undergoing treatment in Indore. Read More 3. Tiger census shows big cat’s return to Indore forest; no signs in 2018 to sustained presence by 2026 From recording no tiger presence in 2018 to documenting sustained carnivore expansion by 2026, the Indore forest landscape has undergone a marked ecological turnaround over the last three All India Tiger Estimation (AITE) cycles. Read More 4. PM Modi on Veer Bal Diwas says, Gen Z, Gen Alpha will lead to ‘Viksit Bharat’ On the occasion of Veer Bal Diwas, 20 children from across India were honoured with the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar. The awards recognise outstanding achievements in areas such as sports, innovation, social service, and bravery. Read More 5. Class-3 student in Shujalpur seeks police’s help after losing schoolbag; cops moved by her dedication, find it in 24 hours The innocence and dedication to studies of a Class 3 girl in Shujalpur moved the police, who formed a special team to trace her lost school bag and successfully recovered it. The incident occurred in the Shujalpur Mandi area. Read More 6. Mahakal Temple sees surge in faith, donations; jewellery worth over ₹13 cr donated After the development of the Mahakal Lok corridor, Shree Mahakaleshwar Temple has witnessed an unprecedented rise in both devotee footfall and donations, reflecting growing faith among pilgrims from India and abroad. Since its inauguration, the number of devotees visiting the Shree Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain’s Mahakal Lok has risen sharply. Earlier, around 40,000–50,000 devotees visited the temple daily. This figure has now increased to 1.5–2 lakh devotees per day, with weekends witnessing even higher footfall. Read More 7. Bangladesh Hindu youth killing- 6 more arrested Six more people have been arrested in connection with the brutal murder of Dipu Chandra Das, in Bangladesh. These arrests took place during a raid in the Bhaluka area of the Mymensingh district. Read More 8. Car rams into truck at MP–Rajasthan border in Neemuch; 3 die, one critically injured A car rammed into a truck near Nayagaon in Neemuch district along the Madhya Pradesh–Rajasthan border late Thursday night, killing three men and leaving one critically injured. Read More 9. STF chases drug traffickers for 152-km at MP–Chhattisgarh border; seizes 599 kg cannabis worth over ₹1 crore In a major crackdown on drug trafficking ahead of New Year celebrations, the Special Task Force (STF) seized a large consignment of marijuana being transported from Odisha to Madhya Pradesh via Chhattisgarh route. The operation led to the recovery of 599 kilograms of ganja, worth approximately Rs 1.8 crore and the arrest of two traffickers. Read More 10. Dhurandhar crosses ₹1000 crore worldwide Dhurandhar has become a cinematic phenomenon, showing the much-needed energy to Bollywood. Following Chhaava’s early success, Dhurandhar has captivated audiences and dominated conversations, proving to be the perfect film to close out 2025 with renewed optimism. Read More