MP Evening Wrap:Shinde faction seeks 2.5-year Mayor term, claim reports; Bhopal’s Aban Shakeel supplies MD drugs in 5 states more

Bhaskar English brings you the biggest updates from Madhya Pradesh and around the world. Here are the top news headlines of the day: 1. Shinde faction seeks 2.5-year Mayor term, claim reports The BMC election results have created a fresh political deadlock in Maharashtra. The BJP has emerged as the single largest party in Mumbai, and there are clear indications that the BJP could get the mayor’s post for the first time. However, Eknath Shinde has shifted his 29 newly elected corporators to the Taj Lands End hotel in Bandra, where tight security has been deployed. Read More 2. Indore’s royal-era water systems fail today: 1850s epidemics led reforms, 1900 droughts refined supply; Narmada water in 1978 fueled growth The deaths of over 20 people in Bhagirathpura due to contaminated water have exposed Indore’s deepening water crisis. Once known for robust water planning under royal rule, the city treated water and drainage as key to health and governance for over 200 years. Epidemics in the 1850s and droughts in the early 1900s improved systems, while Narmada water in 1978 drove growth. The current crisis sharply contrasts with that legacy. Read more 3. Drug parties masked as events: Bhopal’s Aban Shakeel supplies MD drugs in 5 states, uses young women as peddlers Indore police have arrested Aban Shakeel for supplying MD drugs in Goa, Indore, Mumbai and Delhi. He used event management as a cover and employed two young women as peddlers to avoid suspicion. Along with accomplice Baba Sharma, he lured girls with high commissions and free drugs to expand the racket. Read more 4. Thousands protest in Greenland; EU halts trade deal with US, calls emergency meeting as Trump’s 10% tariffs on 8 European countries Thousands of people took to the streets in Greenland to protest against US President Donald Trump. They expressed anger over his remarks about taking control of Greenland. Protesters shouted slogans like “Greenland is not for sale.” Read More 5. Shahdol coldest district in MP this winter: Mercury below 10°C in 25 cities, cold winds and fog grip state Cold conditions have intensified across Madhya Pradesh due to snowfall in the mountains and icy northern winds. Dense fog covers northern regions, while severe cold persists in Bhopal and Shahdol–Rewa divisions. Kalyanpur in Shahdol recorded a low of 3°C, and temperatures have dipped below 10°C in 25 cities. Read more 6. Mother throws five-year-old son from second floor to hide crime: Court convicts her, acquits lover A Gwalior court has sentenced a woman to life imprisonment for killing her five-year-old son by throwing him from a two-storey building. The Additional Sessions Court relied on circumstantial and CCTV evidence to convict her, while acquitting her lover due to lack of proof. Read more 7. Govt may announce more tax relief, health benefits ₹1 lakh standard deduction in Budget 2026 for senior citizens India’s upcoming Union Budget 2026 might bring some welcome financial relief for senior citizens. According to Tarun Garg, a top executive at Deloitte India, the government might increase tax deductions for senior citizens, especially related to interest income and healthcare expenses. Read More 8. Sadhvi Harsha alleges pressure to convert religion: Mahakumbh viral face says saints avoid her, threats follow exit announcement Mahakumbh viral figure Harsha Richhariya claims she has received offers to change her religion and is facing threats after announcing her decision to quit religious preaching. She says saints have stopped meeting her and she is receiving abusive and vulgar messages online. Read more 9. Bullet hits phone, saves life: Auto driver survives firing by bike-borne attackers in Satna In Satna, bike-borne attackers opened fire on an auto driver, but the bullet struck a mobile phone in his pocket, saving his life. He suffered minor thigh injuries as the attackers fled while firing in the air. Police have arrested the accused. Read more 10. Rajkummar Rao and Patralekhaa reveal their daughter’s name; writes ‘We introduce our greatest blessing, Parvati Paul Rao’ Bollywood actors Rajkummar Rao and Patralekhaa have officially announced the name of their new born daughter, sharing a heart-warming glimpse with their fans. The couple, who welcomed their first child in November 2025, named her Parvati Paul Rao, combining cultural significance with a personal touch. Read More