MP Evening Wrap:Huge surge in LPG cylinder bookings in state; DMK to contest on 164 seats, Congress on 28 in TN polls more

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1. DMK to contest on 164 seats, 28 for Cong The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) on Saturday, March 28, finalised its seat-sharing arrangement with alliance partners for the upcoming Tamil Nadu elections. Under the agreement, the DMK will contest 164 seats. The Congress will field candidates in 28 seats, followed by the Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam (DMDK) with 10 seats and the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) with eight. Read More 2. Massive surge in LPG cylinder bookings across MP Rumours regarding shortages of LPG and petrol-diesel have triggered panic across Madhya Pradesh, with a sharp rise in demand reported in several districts. In Bhopal, LPG cylinder bookings have increased nearly fivefold compared to normal levels. One agency recorded around 1,600 bookings in a single day, despite having stock for only 350 cylinders. Read More 3. Congress says crowd at CM rally gathered under pressure The accident after CM Mohan Yadav’s rally in Chhindwara has become a political issue. Following the emergence of a letter on crowd mobilization, Congress alleges administrative pressure led to the deaths of common people and employees, demanding an explanation from the Chief Minister. The letter, issued by DK Karpati, CEO of Janpad Panchayat Mohkhed, instructed Gram Panchayat secretaries and employment assistants to bring as many villagers as possible to the rally, ensure food arrangements, and warned of action for negligence. Read More 4. Israel launches airstrike on Iran with 50 fighter jets Today marks the 29th day of the US-Israel war on Iran. Israel launched an attack inside Iran with 50 fighter jets. According to the Israeli military, weapons factories and nuclear facilities were targeted in three areas of Iran on Friday night. Read More 5. Deputy CM cites HC pressure, MLA alleges land game Gudia Kol, whose house of 30–35 years was reduced to rubble, expresses anger and helplessness, saying the administration repeatedly asked residents to vacate, but they couldn’t remove their belongings, leaving essential items buried in the debris. On March 21, the Rewa district administration demolished 53 houses on land of a former leather factory, citing High Court orders against illegal encroachments. Residents, however, claim they had been paying property tax and utility bills for years. Read More 6. Adampur dry waste to charcoal plant trial begins The trial run of the torrefied charcoal plant at Adampur Khanti, India’s second such facility after Varanasi, has begun. The plant will process 400 tons of dry waste daily and convert it into charcoal for use by NTPC’s thermal power plant for electricity generation, with the first batch expected by Sunday afternoon. Read More 7. India denies Musk joined Modi-Trump call India on Saturday, March 28, dismissed reports that Elon Musk participated in a recent phone conversation between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump, asserting that the discussion was strictly bilateral. Read More 8. NVDA buildings in Jabalpur targeted for theft Munni Bai Jharia of Bargi Nagar, about 40 km from Jabalpur, says the village contractor Narhar Patel often called her husband for work, never revealing it involved theft. On March 22, her 51-year-old husband Dhani Ram, along with Chhotu Jharia, went with a tractor to remove bricks from a dilapidated Narmada Valley Development Authority (NVDA) building, expecting to earn 300 rupees. Read More 9. 4-year-old kid burnt alive in car fire in Indore A four-year-old boy died after a Swift car caught fire in Indore’s Mhow area on Saturday afternoon. The incident took place around 12 pm in Simrol police station limits, where the child was sitting inside the vehicle when the blaze broke out. Read More 10. MS Dhoni ruled out for 2 weeks with calf injury Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have officially announced that MS Dhoni will miss the opening two weeks of IPL 2026 due to a calf injury. Dhoni is currently focused on his recovery and is undergoing rehabilitation to regain full fitness. Read More