Bhaskar English brings you the biggest news from Madhya Pradesh and around the world. Here are the top news headlines of the day- 1. India, EU finalise historic free trade deal After 18 years of negotiations, India and the EU have signed a landmark free trade agreement, announced during the 16th India-EU Summit. Read more 2. Pachmarhi town to be separated from sanctuary Madhya Pradesh Cabinet is set to approve a proposal to remove Pachmarhi town from the sanctuary and clear development works in the tiger reserve buffer zone. Read more 3. 7,000 bank branches shut in MP as staff strike Over 40,000 bank employees in Madhya Pradesh went on strike, closing more than 7,000 branches, demanding a full Saturday holiday and a five-day workweek. Read more 4. Uma Bharti backs Shankaracharya against administration BJP leader Uma Bharti criticised the Magh Mela administration for demanding proof from Shankaracharya Avimukteshwaranand, calling it an overreach. Read more 5. BJP leader killed in Rewa, SIT investigates Roshni Shukla, BJP leader and MP aide, was run over multiple times in Rewa, prompting police to form a special investigation team. Read more 6. Gun shop blast in Ratlam leaves three critically injured A welding-triggered explosion at a Ratlam gun shop caused fire and panic, seriously burning three people as police and FSL investigate. Read more 7. Centre holds all-party meeting before Budget session An all-party meeting was convened to discuss legislative and other agendas ahead of Parliament’s Budget session. Read more 8. Centre blocks ₹7,774 crore to MP; 25 departments receive nothing Madhya Pradesh has received only a fraction of central funds, leaving 25 departments without allocations, affecting key schemes like Jal Jeevan and Ken–Betwa. Read more 9. Obscene songs trigger gym violence in Shahdol A Shahdol gym erupted in violence after a dispute over loud obscene music, leaving Rishi Mishra critically injured by a dumbbell attack. Read more 10. Nationwide bank strike halts cash, cheques Government bank employees across India went on strike, suspending cash transactions and cheque clearance, demanding a five-day workweek. Read more Post navigation BJP leader crushed to death by Bolero:Murder mystery deepens in BJP MP Himadri Singh’s female assistant case; SIT formed 7 days after killing Drain water also potable in Bhopal:Tests done in seconds by untrained staff; Bhaskar’s reality check in 6 wards
