Bhaskar English brings you the biggest news updates from Madhya Pradesh and around the world. Here are the top headlines: 1. Trump says, ‘buy oil from US or get your own’ The US-Israel-Iran war enters its 32nd day today. The US has carried out an airstrike on a major weapons depot in the Iranian city of Isfahan. Read More 2. Daily items may get costlier from tomorrow: Industry body predicts prices of bread, biscuits and footwear may rise up to 25% Rising tensions between Iran, Israel and America are now affecting common people, as the cost of daily use items is set to go up from April 1. The increase in crude oil prices has made petrochemical products costly. At the same time, supply chains have been disturbed, leading to a shortage of raw materials. According to the Madhya Pradesh Association of Industries, prices of many items may rise by 20 to 25 per cent. Companies are preparing to apply new rates. Everyday items like bread, biscuits, footwear and plastic products will become more expensive. Read More 3. BJP councillor shot dead while returning from temple: Released from jail 4 months ago; attackers fired 2 rounds in Datia In Datia, a BJP councillor was shot dead while returning from a temple. The identity of the attackers is still unknown. Police are checking CCTV footage. The incident happened around 8:30 am on Tuesday at Sevadha Chungi Chowk. Read More 4. PM Modi inaugurates second semiconductor plant in Sanand The third plant to be operational next July, production will start in 4 plants by end of 2026 The Prime Minister has visited Gujarat for the second time in a month. Today (31 March 2026), he inaugurated the ‘Samrat Samprati Museum’ at Koba in Gandhinagar on the occasion of Mahavir Jayanti. Read more 5. Naxal stronghold formed in Amarkantak demolished under military operations: Forces cut off essential supplies forcing 42 rebels to surrender under 42 days March 31, 2026… the deadline for the end of Naxalites, but before this date, Amarkantak in Madhya Pradesh was moving towards a major threat. Under pressure from Abujhmad in Chhattisgarh, Naxalites were preparing to establish their new national headquarters here and were rapidly strengthening their hold in the forests. Suddenly the situation changed. Military operations intensified, pressure increased and the result – continuous surrenders. The question remains why the rebels who were fighting for power with guns suddenly became forced to surrender? Read More 6. Narmada Phase 4 push, 1500 km network planned: 1.8 km pipeline needed daily, water to reach hundreds of areas including bypass To meet Indore’s growing water demand, the fourth phase of the Narmada project has been launched. The plan promises a 24-hour water supply, but completing this Rs 2,500 crore project by 2029 remains a major challenge. The project aims to lay 1,500 km of water distribution pipelines and 57 km of feeder lines within 30 months. However, after initial delays, only about 28 months, or nearly 840 days, are left for the actual work to begin and finish. Read More 7. Stampede in Nalanda temple kills 9, including 8 women In Bihar’s Nalanda district, a stampede broke out at the Sheetala Mata temple on Tuesday morning. Nine people died in the tragedy. Eight women were crushed to death on the spot. Read More 8. Ex-serviceman claims misconduct at police station over land dispute: Warns of becoming Pan Singh Tomar if justice denied; alleges TI abuses his mother According to retired Subedar Major Rakesh Singh Kushwah, on March 11 at 2 PM, he was protesting with ex-servicemen in Mehegaon over the six-lane construction of National Highway 719 when, around 3 PM, his younger brother Rajesh Singh Kushwah informed him that villagers were threshing and taking away their mustard crop. He said If I don’t get justice, Pan Singh Tomar of Chambal is my idol, just as he was harassed in a land matter and took up arms. It won’t take me long to take such a step either. The SP sir had given an assurance of 7 days. 15 days have passed. I haven’t received justice yet. Read More 9. E-tender system faces irregularities: 2 bidders rejected in 7 minutes without hearing after opening; work order released next day In a recent case from the Public Works Department (PWD), the entire process from opening technical bids to financial bids—was completed in just 7 minutes, raising serious questions. Read More 10. BJP, TMC workers clash outside EC office in Kolkata Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday wrote to the Chief Election Commissioner, alleging a conspiracy to undermine democratic rights in the state ahead of the elections. Read More Post navigation Man assaults wife, friend and abducts them in Dewas:Two arrested in Indore, car seized; 3rd suspect still on the run Women police officers, posing as labourers catch constable taking bribe:Planned this unusual trap after getting complaints from farmers
