Bhaskar English brings you the biggest news from Madhya Pradesh and around the world. Here are the top news headlines of the day: 1. Israeli forces enter Lebanon to take on Hezbollah On the fourth day of the ongoing conflict with Iran, the Israeli forces had entered Lebanon. The Israeli army has also ordered the immediate evacuation of 59 Lebanese areas. According to the UN agency UNHCR, more than 30,000 people have fled their homes due to the worsening situation. Read More 2. Ministers Vijayvargiya and Patel skip Agriculture Cabinet meeting In Nagalwadi, Barwani, the Mohan government of Madhya Pradesh held a meeting of the agriculture cabinet. Urban Administration Minister Kailash Vijayvargiya and Panchayat Minister Prahlad Patel did not attend this meeting. Prahlad Patel remained in Bhopal all day, while Kailash Vijayvargiya participated in the Bhagoria fair in Alirajpur and then in the Phag celebration in Indore at night. Read More 3. FIR against 12 toppers of MP Excise Constable exam Serious irregularities have come to light in the Excise Constable Recruitment Examination 2024 held in Madhya Pradesh. The exam was organised by the Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board. The Board has now filed an FIR against 12 candidates in this case. Read More 4. India voices ‘deep concern’ over West Asia conflict Today marks the fourth day of the Israel–Iran war. Around 80 international flights remain cancelled at Delhi airport amid ongoing disruption. India on Tuesday expressed concern over the worsening conflict in West Asia. The Ministry of External Affairs reiterated its call for dialogue and diplomacy to bring an early end to the conflict. Read More 5. Holi rush triggers fare surge in MP: Bhopal–Lucknow bus tickets soar to ₹8,899 With heavy passenger movement during the Holi festival in Madhya Pradesh, private bus operators are allegedly charging inflated fares. Travellers trying to return home are facing steep ticket prices, especially on long-distance routes. On online booking platforms, fares from Bhopal to Lucknow have climbed as high as Rs 8,899 — several times higher than normal days. Read More 6. 18-month-old girl killed in Singrauli after woman suspected husband’s affair with sister-in-law The child’s mouth and nose were pressed until she died. The body was kept hidden inside the house under a quilt for about 12 hours. Late at night, the body was wrapped in a shawl and thrown into a wheat field about 500 meters away from the house, so that an outsider would be suspected. Read More 7. BJP claims Uddhav Thackeray turns against Sharad Pawar over RS polls The BJP has criticised Uddhav Thackeray, alleging that although he became Chief Minister of Maharashtra with the support of Sharad Pawar, he has now chosen to oppose him instead of cooperating with him. The statement came when Pawar is facing difficulty in the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections. Read More 8. Holi is celebrated today at the Mahakal Temple in Ujjain The festival of Holi is being celebrated with great pomp on Tuesday at Shri Mahakaleshwar Temple. Due to the lunar eclipse, there is a state of confusion in many places regarding the celebration of the Dhulendi festival. Read More 9. Four families from Jabalpur stranded in Dubai; release video seeking help Due to flight cancellations caused by Iran-Israel tensions, 4 businessmen from Jabalpur, along with their families, are stranded in Dubai. Due to uncertain conditions, their return to India is currently not possible. Read More 10. Iran vows to close Strait of Hormuz Iran has vowed to close the largest oil supply route of the world, the Strait of Hormuz. Already, there is hardly any movement of vessels through this narrow sea passage. On Tuesday, 3 March 2026, the international standard, Brent crude, traded at an elevated level of $80 per barrel. Since, the US and Israel’s joint attack on Iran began on Saturday, 28 February, 2026, the oil prices have risen over 10%. Read More Post navigation Bhopal markets to shut on Holi:Old City, New Market and 10 Number areas closed; emergency services to remain operational Question on Pushpak Viman raised at AI conference:Students say focus was on Ramayan Katha, not technology; event funded under PM-USHA scheme
