Bhaskar English brings you the biggest news from Madhya Pradesh and around the world. Here are the top news headlines of the day: 1. Youth Cong workers storm India AI Summit, raise anti-Modi slogans over US trade deal Workers of the Indian Youth Congress (IYC) staged a protest on Friday at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 being held at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, opposing the India-US trade deal and raising slogans against Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Read More 2. Vijayvargiya calls Bhagirathpura residents uneducated, sparks uproar Urban Administration Minister Kailash Vijayvargiya said many Bhagirathpura residents are uneducated, making municipal work difficult, and called the incident a stain on Indore’s image. His remarks triggered protests in the Assembly, where Opposition MLAs demanded accountability over contaminated water deaths and raised concerns over governance failures. Read more 3. Gwalior constable physical test begins February 23 The police constable physical test in Gwalior will run from February 23 to March 14 at SAF Ground, with 5,200 candidates participating. Authorities have installed 60 CCTV cameras, sensors and RFID tracking. Tests include an 800-metre run, shot put and long jump, with strict monitoring to prevent malpractice. Read more 4. Delhi HC directs MCD to demolish open garbage and urinals in 4 weeks for violating right to dignified life The Delhi High Court has held that the existence of a public urinal and an open garbage bin immediately adjacent to a residential property amounts to a violation of the fundamental right to life under Article 21 of the Constitution, which includes the right to live with dignity in a clean and healthy environment. Read More 5. Traffic inspector burnt while stopping protest in Maihar Traffic Inspector Vikram Singh Pathak suffered burn injuries while trying to stop protesters from burning an effigy in Maihar on Friday morning. The protest targeted Urban Development Minister Kailash Vijayvargiya. Pathak was hospitalised, and police said action will be taken against those responsible for the incident. Read more 6. Clash erupts after vandalism at Durga temple in Jabalpur A youth allegedly vandalised a Durga temple in Jabalpur’s Azad Chowk, triggering clashes and stone-pelting between two groups during simultaneous aarti and namaz. Police used tear gas to disperse crowds. Heavy force remains deployed, and authorities said the situation is now under control. Read more 7. India joins Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ meeting India participated as an observer country in the first meeting of the ‘Board of Peace’ convened by US President Donald Trump on Thursday. The meeting was held in Washington, DC Representing India, Namgya C Khampa, Charge d’Affaires (senior officer) at the Indian Embassy, attended the meeting. Read More 8. Retired soldier shoots himself with licensed rifle in Gwalior A 50-year-old retired soldier shot himself dead with his licensed rifle at his Shatabdi Puram home in Gwalior. Family members heard the gunshot and found him on the bed. Police registered a case and launched an investigation. No suicide note was recovered. Read more 9. Gangster’s son alleges custodial killing, police deny charges The son of wanted gangster Wahid alias Bhayyu Lala alleged police killed his father despite taking ₹6 lakh for safe surrender. Police said Wahid died of suffocation while hiding inside a bed during a raid. His body was sent for post-mortem in Mandsaur. Read more 10. No Pakistan players in The Hundred 2026? IPL-owned franchises unlikely to bid for PAK stars As the next season of The Hundred approaches, uncertainty surrounds the participation of Pakistan cricketers in the tournament. Reports suggest that franchises owned by Indian Premier League (IPL) teams may not consider Pakistan players in the upcoming player auction scheduled for next month. Read More Post navigation Hemant Katare steps down as MP Assembly Dy LoP:Cites family and constituency commitments Elderly man beaten with rods and sticks:Attackers avenge dispute with son, bystanders watch in silence
