Bhaskar English brings you the biggest news from Madhya Pradesh and around the world. Here are the top news headlines of the day- 1. Aramco hit in drone strike as Iran ship attacked near Sri Lanka; 32 rescued, several missing A drone strike has targeted facilities linked to Saudi Aramco amid the escalating US–Israel–Iran conflict, now in its fifth day. Meanwhile, a submarine attack on an Iranian vessel off Sri Lanka left 32 injured, with search operations ongoing for the missing. Read more 2. Bhopal Metro runs nearly empty despite fewer trips; Indore sees similar fall in ridership Even after reducing trips and revising schedules, the Bhopal Metro is witnessing poor footfall, with fewer than 200 daily commuters on most weekdays. The trend mirrors Indore, raising concerns over mounting operational costs and low public uptake. Read more 3. RSS-BJP leaders clash with police during Holi checking drive; key hurled at officer Tensions flared in Nagda when RSS-BJP office bearers argued with police during a pre-Holi vehicle check. One leader allegedly refused a breath test, threw his car keys at a Sub Inspector, and threatened him, with a video of the incident surfacing online. Read more 4. 200 Indians return from Saudi as 37 ships stranded near Hormuz; 1,117 flights cancelled Amid rising tensions after Iran shut the Strait of Hormuz, 37 Indian vessels and over 1,100 sailors remain stranded. The conflict has also disrupted aviation, with more than 1,100 international flights cancelled and evacuees arriving in Ahmedabad. Read more 5. Trees allegedly poisoned for construction in Bhopal; forest department begins probe In parts of Bhopal, including Professor’s Colony, trees are reportedly being drilled and injected with chemicals to clear land for development. Authorities have launched an inquiry following ground reports highlighting deliberate environmental damage. Read more 6. Bhopal hospital vandalised after patient’s death; family clashes with police Violence broke out at Laxmi Hospital in Anand Nagar after a young man died during treatment. Accusing the hospital of negligence, relatives ransacked property and allegedly attacked police personnel who arrived to control the situation. Read more 7. West Asia conflict may drive up food prices in India Escalating tensions in West Asia following US–Israel strikes on Iran have disrupted cargo movements linked to India. Supply chain uncertainties could push up food prices and impact domestic markets in the coming weeks. Read more 8. Two minors killed in car-bike collision in Satna; bodies found 50 metres away Two boys died instantly after a head-on crash on the Satna–Chitrakoot State Highway while returning from a birthday party. The impact was so severe that their bodies were flung nearly 50 metres from the accident site. Read more 9. MP plans ‘CM Care’ scheme, six super-speciality hospitals to boost healthcare access The Madhya Pradesh government is set to introduce the ‘CM Care Scheme’ to strengthen advanced medical services within the state. The proposal includes establishing six super-speciality hospitals to reduce dependence on Delhi and Mumbai for critical treatment. Read more 10. Canadian Sikh MP fined $200 for concealing asset The Canadian government has fined Randeep Singh Sarai $200 for failing to disclose an asset as required under ethics rules. The Liberal Party lawmaker of Punjabi origin accepted the penalty following regulatory scrutiny. Read more Post navigation Elder sister and lover kill girl for opposing their affair:Tied with rope, brutally attacked with knife and rock 70-year-old woman brutally assaulted in Rajgarh:Body mutilated, found critical in field; dies in hospital, grandson taken into custody
