MP Evening Wrap:Man tries to offer Namaz at Ayodhya’s Ram Temple; Indore tap water contamination claims another life; death toll rises to 21 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. Man tries to offer Namaz at Ayodhya’s Ram Temple A 55-year-old Kashmiri man had tried to offer Namaz at Ram Lalla temple in Ayodhya. As soon as he laid down the cloth to offer prayers, security personnel present caught him. Read More 2. Indore tap water contamination claims another life; woman dies, death toll rises to 21 The death toll in the Indore tap water contamination case rose to 21 on Saturday after another woman succumbed to illness caused by consuming polluted water in the Bhagirathpura area of the city. Read More 3. Rising silver prices prompt tribal communities to change tradition; ‘Stree-Dhan’ reduced from 1.5 kg to 1 kg The rising price of silver has created a financial burden for tribal families in Madhya Pradesh. For centuries, giving silver in marriage was a symbol of respect and a form of ‘Stree-Dhan’ (woman’s wealth). Now, many families cannot afford traditional amounts. To ease this burden, tribal communities in districts like Ratlam and Alirajpur have decided to reduce the quantity of silver given in weddings. Read More 4. ‘US may allow India to import Venezuelan oil’, claims report The United States may allow India to buy oil from Venezuela, according to media reports quoting a senior official from the Trump administration. The official stated that this would be permitted under US supervision and subject to certain conditions, although the exact terms have not yet been clarified. Read More 5. ‘Run him over,’ mining trader threatens Tehsildar in Jabalpur In Jabalpur’s Bargi police station area, a mining businessman threatened to run over the Tehsildar with a dumper truck. Tehsildar Ravindra Patel and Mineral Inspector Vivekanand Yadav were inspecting illegal transport of murram soil near Manegaon when the incident occurred. Read More 6. 16 cow carcasses dumped in pits, dogs feed on remains in Rajgarh Rajgarh in Madhya Pradesh, one of the coldest districts in the state, is witnessing a crisis for both humans and animals. In January, temperatures dropped to 2°C. In just three days, 16 cows died due to cold, hunger, and poor management. Read More 7. Gold and silver prices surge this week- gold hits ₹1.37 lakh per 10 grams and silver rises to ₹2.42 lakh per kg Gold and silver prices saw an upward trend this week. Gold gained ₹2,340, reaching ₹1,37,122 per 10 grams, up from ₹1,34,782 on Friday, January 2. Meanwhile, silver became costlier by ₹8,258, rising from ₹2,34,550 per kg to ₹2,42,808. Read More 8. Bike rams into turning truck at Ghattia crossing; Ujjain man heading to brother’s funeral dies during treatment In Ujjain, an elderly man riding a motorcycle was hit by a truck, causing him to fall onto the road and suffer serious injuries. Bystanders rushed him to a hospital, where he died during treatment. CCTV footage of the tragic accident has surfaced. Read More 9. Chef found hanging in Rewa hotel room; family alleges murder, suspects live-in girlfriend role The body of a young man, who worked as a chef at Samdariya Hotel in Rewa’s Khutehi area, was found hanging from a noose on Saturday. Vipresh Pandey, alias Monu (23), was a resident of the Tendua area in Shahpur, Rewa. He had been living in a live-in relationship with a girl for the past 7 months. Read More 10. Modi to launch 1st Vande Bharat Sleeper on Jan 17 Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced that the first Vande Bharat Sleeper train connecting Kolkata and Guwahati will begin operations from January 17, 2026. The train will be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Malda Town in West Bengal. It will run six days a week between Kamakhya Junction and Howrah Junction. Read More