Bhaskar English brings you the biggest news from Madhya Pradesh and around the world. Here are the top news headlines of the day: 1. Iran finalises next Supreme Leader, name yet to be announced, Israel warns of targeting Khamenei’s successor Today marks the ninth day of the US-Israel and Iran conflict. The body responsible for choosing Iran’s next Supreme Leader has reached a decision, though the name has not yet been made public, according to Al Jazeera. Read More 2. ‘Missiles’ shower gulal in Indore as Rangpanchami colours MP skies: CM Mohan Yadav joins Ujjain Ger celebrations Rangpanchami celebrations filled Madhya Pradesh with colours on Sunday as massive Ger processions drew crowds across cities. In Indore, missile-shaped sprayers, tankers and an elephant replica showered gulal on revellers. In Ujjain, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav joined the Ger after performing rituals at the Mahakaleshwar temple. Read more 3. Digvijaya calls ‘retirement plan’ video a joke, questions delay in GI tag for MP basmati Senior Congress leader Digvijaya Singh clarified that his “retirement plan” video was shared in a light-hearted manner, showing a retired couple travelling across India in a modified car. He also questioned why Madhya Pradesh has still not secured a GI tag for basmati grown in several districts. Read more 4. Centre seeks Bengal’s response over ‘protocol violations’ during President’s visit Union Home Secretary, has asked the Chief Secretary of West Bengal to submit a report on the alleged lapse in protocol during the visit of Droupadi Murmu. Read More 5. 2 doctors arrested in MP toxic cough syrup case: SIT links Coldrif prescriptions to 5 child deaths Two doctors were arrested in Madhya Pradesh’s Chhindwara district in connection with the toxic cough syrup case that has claimed 26 children’s lives. The SIT said prescriptions by the doctors led five children to consume Coldrif syrup. The probe is now examining the entire drug supply chain. Read more 6. Woman’s body found on garbage heap in Jabalpur: Sharp weapon injuries on neck, stomach The body of an unidentified woman, aged around 25–30, was found on a garbage heap behind the BJP divisional office in Jabalpur’s Ranital area on Sunday morning. Police suspect murder after sharp weapon injuries were found on her neck and stomach. CCTV footage is being examined. Read more 7. Over 52,000 Indians return from Gulf amid tensions in west Asia India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Saturday that over 52,000 Indians returned safely from Gulf countries between March 1 and 7, 2026 amid tensions in West Asia. Read More 8. Teen bludgeoned to death with hammer in MP: grieving mother seeks same punishment for accused A 16-year-old boy, Bharat Vishwakarma, was allegedly beaten to death with a hammer in Damoh district. Police have arrested the accused and sent him to jail. The victim’s family, devastated by the killing, demanded capital punishment, recalling the boy’s last request for ₹3,000 to buy bicycle repair supplies. Read more 9. Morena records highest cheating cases in MP board exams: Bhopal ranks second despite strict monitoring Morena has reported the highest number of cheating cases in this year’s Madhya Pradesh board examinations, despite strict surveillance measures. Bhopal ranks second even with CCTV cameras and flying squads in place. Around 16 lakh students appeared for the Class 10 and 12 exams across the state. Read more 10. Anil Ambani booked in new ₹1,085-crore fraud case The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has registered a new fraud case against former Reliance Communications (RCom) director Anil Ambani and others. Read More Post navigation Boyfriend given electric shocks, leg chopped with axe:Beaten by family members and dumped in injured state; he was forcing her to marry Dhirendra Shastri on sevaks at Bageshwar Dham:Says many join for girls, money and status, their focus is not on service
