MP Evening Wrap:Commercial LPG cylinder prices rise by ₹195; Trump says he is considering pulling out of NATO more

Bhaskar English brings you the biggest news updates from Madhya Pradesh and around the world. Here are the top headlines: 1. Trump says he is considering pulling out of NATO US President Donald Trump has said that he is seriously considering withdrawing from NATO. He described NATO as a “paper tiger.” Read more 2. Commercial LPG cylinder price rises by ₹195 in MP: Bhopal ₹2084, Indore ₹2186, Gwalior ₹2307, Rewa records highest rate Commercial LPG cylinders in Madhya Pradesh have become costlier by ₹195 from April 1. This hike comes just 25 days after domestic LPG cylinder prices were increased by ₹60. The situation is further aggravated by a supply shortage, with over 50,000 hotels and restaurants in the state receiving only about 9% of their required cylinders. Read More 3. MP properties to get costlier: New guideline rates take effect from today, impact 740 locations in Bhopal and 2,625 in Indore, and 65,000 statewide Property prices in Madhya Pradesh have increased from April 1 following a revision in guideline rates. Out of 105,000 locations in the state, rates have been increased in around 65,000 locations. In Bhopal, prices will rise at 740 locations, while Indore has the highest number of revised locations at 2,625. Read More 4. Mamata accuses BJP of looting public money In West Bengal, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee launched a sharp attack on the BJP during a public meeting in Birbhum. She said that when Bengal was actively participating in India’s freedom struggle, the BJP ‘did not even exist’. Accusing the party of corruption, Banerjee alleged that BJP leaders are ‘looting public money’ and misleading people. Read more 5. GST officer caught taking ₹1.5 lakh bribe after CBI lays trap in Ratlam: Assistant Commissioner demanded ₹5 lakh In a significant operation against corruption, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Tuesday carried out a major operation in Ratlam, arresting CGST Assistant Commissioner Shankar Parmar while allegedly accepting a bribe of ₹1.5 lakh. Another individual, Suresh Mansukhani, has also been named as an accused in the case. Read More 6. Bhopal murder accused arrested after ‘short encounter’: Hindu groups demand strict action The main accused in the murder of 35-year-old tea businessman Vijay Rajput Mewar (Bittu) in Bhopal’s Ashoka Garden area has been arrested following a short police encounter on Wednesday. Read More 7. Population census 2027 begins today The Government of India has officially commenced the first phase of Census 2027 from April 1. This phase, known as the house listing exercise, will continue until September 30, 2026. Read more

8. Bhagirathpura pipeline work continues, 3 months after mass water contamination deaths Bhagirathpura has not fully returned to normal even three months after the contaminated water incident. Soon after the tragedy, the entire administrative team had camped in the area, but now visits by officials have reduced. Read More 9. SC cracks down on ‘fixed’ witnesses: Says, ‘These people have become mere formalities’; directs uniform process to ensure credibility The Supreme Court has taken a strict stance against the use of pre-decided or “stock witnesses” in First Information Reports (FIRs) and charge sheets. The Court directed the formulation of a common minimum procedure for selecting witnesses across the country to ensure that those involved in investigations are genuine and credible. Read More 10. Sensex settles nearly 1,200 points higher, reclaims 73,000 mark Sensex settled nearly 1,200 points higher, reclaiming 73,000 mark. Similarly, Nifty closed on a stronger note at 22,679.40 points. Read more