MP Evening Wrap:MP Assembly disrupted over Singrauli coal block compensation row; UPI to launch in Israel more

1. Supreme Court bans controversial NCERT Class 8 textbook chapter on ‘judicial corruption’ The Supreme Court of India has taken suo motu cognisance of a disputed chapter in an NCERT Class 8 Social Science textbook and ordered a complete ban on its printing, sale and circulation. The court directed the immediate withdrawal of all print and digital copies. Read more 2. MP Assembly disrupted over Singrauli coal block compensation row; Congress stages walkout The ninth day of the Budget Session of the Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly saw heated exchanges as the Opposition alleged irregularities in compensation linked to a coal block project in Singrauli. Congress members demanded a committee probe before walking out of the House. Read more 3. Statewide bus strike in MP ahead of Holi; 20,000 buses likely off roads Bus operators across Madhya Pradesh have called a strike on 2 March over the new transport policy, just days before Holi. Services in all 55 districts may be hit, with passengers facing fares up to five to seven times higher. Read more 4. UPI to launch in Israel as India and Israel elevate ties to special strategic partnership Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced in Jerusalem that India’s UPI payment system will debut in Israel as both nations upgrade relations to a special strategic partnership. Addressing a joint press meet with his Israeli counterpart, he reaffirmed zero tolerance for terrorism, stating it has no place in the world. Read more 5. Gwalior toll firing case cracked; two students held within 48 hours Police in Gwalior have arrested two youths for opening fire at a toll plaza, tracing the accused through over 300 CCTV clips. Investigators say the attack was driven by revenge, with a misleading note planted to divert suspicion. Read more 6. Bhaskar probe exposes ₹35 lakh sex selection racket linked to Dubai IVF clinic An investigation has alleged that a Dubai-based IVF centre run by Dr Gautam Ilahabadi promised guaranteed male children for ₹35 lakh, with female embryos reportedly destroyed. The expose claims links to agents in Delhi and a wider network extending to Turkey. Read more 7. Ajit Pawar’s nephews seek FIR against aviation officials over fatal crash In the January 28 plane crash that killed former Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar, his nephews Rohit and Yogendra Pawar approached Baramati Rural Police seeking an FIR against the Directorate General of Civil Aviation and others. The move comes amid demands for accountability in the probe. Read more 8. Bhopal’s ‘conversion and love trap’ case widens; sisters accused of filing multiple FIRs Fresh details in an alleged organised conversion and blackmail racket in Bhopal suggest two sisters filed criminal cases in different cities to pressure young men. Police say the investigation points to a coordinated pattern of exploitation. Read more 9. 11 children die at Ujjain ashram in 51 days; MP High Court takes cognisance Eleven children at Ankit Sevadhaam Ashram in Ujjain died between November and January, many of them multi-disabled and critically ill. The Madhya Pradesh High Court has taken cognisance amid reports that over 50 more children remain in serious condition. Read more 10. IT Minister calls for fair revenue model, greater accountability for digital platforms Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has advocated a fairer revenue framework for digital creators and stricter platform responsibility for online content. He described the push as a necessary structural shift in the evolving digital ecosystem. Read more