Bhaskar English brings you the biggest news from Madhya Pradesh and around the world. Here are the top news headlines of the day- 1. SC stays new UGC’s regulations The Supreme Court has put a hold on the UGC’s newly notified rules, citing lack of clarity. The bench of CJI Suryakant and Justice Joymalya said the provisions could be misused and will remain stayed until further orders. Read more 2. Extortion continues in Mauganj despite closure of RTO checkposts Illegal extortion from drivers is continuing in Madhya Pradesh’s Mauganj district even after government-ordered closure of checkposts. Drivers allege threats and violence, raising questions over official inaction and criminal confidence. Read more 3. Dating app ‘Drunken Girl Scam’ traps youth in Bhopal Bhopal police are probing a Tinder-linked fraud where men are lured to bars and forced to pay inflated bills. In a recent case, a victim lost over ₹32,000 and his motorcycle after failing to pay. Read more 4. Ajit Pawar cremated with full state honours in Baramati Ajit Pawar was cremated at Vidya Pratishthan ground in Baramati with full state honours. Family members and top political leaders, including Amit Shah and Nitin Gadkari, attended the last rites. Read more 5. Teacher recalls CM Mohan Yadav’s disciplined school life Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav’s former teacher Kokila Sen shared memories of his school days. She said he was academically sincere, fond of Biology, and always helped fellow students. Read more 6. Questions over drain water testing in Bhopal after deaths Concerns have emerged over water sampling methods in Bhopal during Jal Sunwaai hearings. Allegations say only chlorine is tested, while key parameters are ignored, risking public health. Read more 7. India’s GDP growth seen at 6.8–7.2% for FY27 The Economic Survey 2025–26 projects India’s GDP growth at 6.8 to 7.2 per cent for FY27. This is slightly lower than the estimated 7.4 per cent growth for the current financial year. Read more 8. ₹10 lakh bribe claim in Ayushman hospital empanelment A corruption allegation has surfaced in Madhya Pradesh’s Ayushman Bharat scheme. A PA claimed hospitals must pay ₹10 lakh, with ₹6 lakh allegedly going to officials for empanelment. Read more 9. Elephant corridor controversy deepens in Singrauli coal block Contradictory forest department reports have sparked concerns over mining clearance in Singrauli. Earlier reports flagged an elephant corridor, while later documents shifted its location, raising suspicion. Read more 10. Jamaat leader killed in Bangladesh pre-election clash A Jamaat-e-Islami leader died after clashes with BNP activists in Bangladesh’s Sherpur district. The incident occurred amid rising political tensions ahead of elections. Read more Post navigation Minister Vijay Shah says ‘Media is jealous of me’:Takes dig after Medical college dean brings up six-year-old announcement in Khandwa Argument over social media reel ends in murder:Minor wife strangles him with wedding turban; learns to tie noose from YouTube
