Bhaskar English brings you the biggest news from Madhya Pradesh and around the world. Here are the top news headlines of the day: 1. 24 Super Rafales also part of India’s 114 Rafale deal; IAF to upgrade jets from F-3 to advanced F-4, F-5 India is set to finalise a ₹3.25 lakh crore deal with France for 114 Rafale fighter jets. French President Emmanuel Macron will begin his three-day visit to India on 17 February, during which the agreement is expected to be sealed. Out of the 114 aircraft, 24 will be ‘Super Rafale’ jets. These are being developed by French aerospace company Dassault Aviation under the F-5 variant. Read More 2. Mahashivratri surge at Mahakal: 3.3 lakh devotees offer prayer; Garh Kailash adorned with ₹11 lakh notes On Mahashivratri, over 3.3 lakh devotees visited Ujjain’s Mahakaleshwar Temple by Sunday morning, with nearly 10 lakh expected today. Hotels are fully booked as crowds swell. Meanwhile, Ratlam’s Garh Kailash Temple drew attention after being decorated with currency notes worth ₹11 lakh. Read more 3. ‘Will attend Dhirendra’s wedding next time,’ says Rambhadracharya: 305 couples wed at Bageshwar Dham On Mahashivratri, 305 couples are marrying at Bageshwar Dham, Chhatarpur, in a mass ceremony attended by saints and foreign diplomats. Jagadguru Rambhadracharya blessed the couples and hinted at attending Dhirendra Shastri’s wedding next year. Emotional brides and grooms sought Shastri’s blessings, many breaking down on stage. Read more 4. Om Birla to attend Tarique Rahman’s oath ceremony on February 17, PM Modi also invited Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Chairman Tarique Rahman will be sworn in as the country’s new Prime Minister on February 17. Several leaders, including Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, have been invited to attend the ceremony. According to the Indian Foreign Ministry, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla will represent India at the ceremony, along with Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri. Read More 5. 17 cyber fraud methods in 6 months: MP scammers outpace police, even empty accounts targeted Cyber fraudsters in Madhya Pradesh used over 17 methods in six months, duping more than 100 people. Fraudsters circulate APK files disguised as wedding invites or e-challans, steal data, and even take loans in victims’ names, staying ahead of cyber police detection. Read more 6. Youth dies in police custody, 2 constables suspended: Father alleges ₹50,000 bribe demand; magistrate begins probe A 22-year-old man died inside Rajnagar police station in Chhatarpur, allegedly by suicide. His family claims he was beaten and killed for refusing a ₹50,000 bribe. Two constables have been suspended, and a magistrate has launched an inquiry following protests outside the station. Read more 7. 50+ global CEOs to attend India AI Impact Summit 2026 For the five days coming week, New Delhi won’t just be India’s political capital, it will be one of the most important AI capitals in the world. The India AI Impact Summit 2026 begins on February 16 and runs until February 20 at Bharat Mandapam. The event is expected to bring together some of the biggest names in artificial intelligence, along with world leaders, policymakers, and startup founders. Read More 8. Lawyer’s murder accused shot in encounter: Suspect fires at police; 3 held in ransom-linked killing Police arrested three accused in the murder of Shivpuri lawyer Sanjay Saxena. One suspect was shot in the leg during an encounter after firing at officers near Chirli intersection. Police said the killing was linked to ransom, and raids are ongoing. Read more 9. Valentine’s Day clash turns fatal in Khandwa: youth stabbed to death during dispute near highway A 19-year-old youth died after being stabbed during a Valentine’s Day clash near Krishna Dhaba in Khandwa. Police said he and his friends allegedly harassed a couple, triggering a scuffle in which the girl’s friend intervened. One accused is injured; investigation continues. Read more 10. Kedarnath Dham to open from April 22 onwards The doors of Kedarnath Dham will reopen for devotees on April 22, 2026, at 8 am. The auspicious date and timing were calculated and officially announced on the occasion of Mahashivratri at the Omkareshwar Temple, Ukhimath, the winter seat (Panch Kedar Gaddi Sthal) of Lord Kedarnath in Rudraprayag district. Read More Post navigation CM Inaugurates Vikramotsav in Ujjain:Up to 50% road tax rebate on vehicles at trade fair; music composer Pritam to perform CM’s helicopter wobbles mid-air after takeoff:Moves backward in Khandwa, hovers briefly, then resumes full flight
