MP Evening Wrap:Indore reports 15th death in contaminated water case; India’s economy set to grow 5.25 times by 2047 more

1. 15 die from contaminated water in Indore; top municipal officials face action After 15 deaths from contaminated water in Bhagirathpura, Indore Municipal Corporation officials Dilip Yadav and Rohit Sisonia have been issued show-cause notices, with Sisonia removed from his post. In-charge Superintending Engineer Sanjeev Srivastava has also been relieved. While the state government reports only four deaths, Rahul Gandhi holds the ‘double-engine’ BJP administration responsible. The High Court hearing is scheduled for January 6. Read more 2. Gwalior protests over Ambedkar picture burning, NSA demanded against the lawyer Protests erupted in Gwalior after Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s picture was burnt. Dalit groups held a sit-in at the Collectorate, demanding stricter action, including invoking the National Security Act against Advocate Anil Mishra. Four accused were taken for medical examination before being presented in court. Agitation continues. Read more 3. Police from six states searching for Raju Irani in Bhopal Bhopal police, with teams from six states, are hunting Raju Irani, head of the notorious Aman Colony dera, and five gang members. Authorities are creating a nationwide database of his protectors and associates to dismantle the criminal network. Read more 4. ‘I think about you’, Mamdani pens note for Umar Khalid New York City’s Mayor Zohran Mamdani has sent a handwritten letter to student activist Umar Khalid, who is imprisoned due to the 2020 Delhi riots. This letter came to light after Mamdani took the oath of office as Mayor on January 1, 2026. In the letter, Mamdani expressed solidarity and support for Umar. Read More 5.14,000 govt jobs up for grabs in MP this year Madhya Pradesh will hold 22 major recruitment exams in 2026, including MPPSC and ESB exams, to fill 14,000+ administrative, police, health, and education posts. MP TET will recruit 30,000 teachers, while police plan 22,500 hires over three years. Read more 6. GRP constable revives unconscious passenger with CPR At Ujjain railway station, a devotee collapsed amid a Mahakal rush. GRP head constable Pawan Dhurve quickly performed CPR, saving the man’s life. SP announced plans to honour the officer for his timely, life-saving action. Read more 7. India’s economy will grow 5.25 times by 2047 India has the strength of a young population, digital power, a robust startup ecosystem, manufacturing, and green energy. Based on this, the country’s economy could reach $26 trillion (₹2,314 lakh crore) by the year 2047, i.e., in the next 21 years, from its current size of about 4.18 trillion dollars (₹376 lakh crore). Read More 8. Panic grips Indore after 5-month-old’s death from contaminated water Fear spreads in Bhagirathpura as 15 people, including infant Avyan, die from contaminated water. Parents rush children to hospitals over mild symptoms. Grief and anxiety dominate the community, with mothers seeking reassurance from doctors amid growing health concerns. Read more 9. Narmadapuram youth killed by friends in revenge for mother’s death In Javali village, 21-year-old Chandan Nagvanshi was brutally murdered by friends over suspected black magic. His head was crushed with a stone, body burnt with petrol. Police have arrested four, including two minors, in connection with the crime. Read more 10. Javed Akhtar loses cool over deepfake image A photo of popular lyricist Javed Akhtar recently went viral, in which he was seen wearing a cap. Along with this picture, it was claimed that Javed Akhtar has now become religious. Read More