MP Evening Wrap:Bhopal’s master plan stalled for 21 years; Israel strikes Iran’s Petrochemical SEZ more

Bhaskar English brings you the biggest updates from Madhya Pradesh and around the world. Here are the top news headlines of the day: 1. Israel strikes Iran’s Petrochemical SEZ; Attack on Bushehr Nuclear Plant kills one Israel on Saturday carried out air strikes on the Mahshahr Petrochemical Special Economic Zone in Iran’s southern Khuzestan province. According to Fars News Agency, multiple explosions were reported, with thick smoke seen rising from the site. Read More 2. Bhopal’s master plan stalled for 21 years: Illegal constructions surge past 1 lakh within planning limits After a delay of over two decades, Bhopal is yet to get a finalized master plan, but illegal constructions have surged across its planning area. According to the draft of the Master Plan-2047, pending for nearly six months, around 1.2 lakh unauthorized constructions have been identified. Read More 3. ‘Oh god, please help me pass…’: Temple donation boxes filled with prayer notes ahead of MP Board results Ahead of the Madhya Pradesh Board Class 10 and 12 results, a wave of faith has gripped students in Bhopal. With anxiety rising over the outcome, many students are visiting temples and dropping handwritten notes into donation boxes, praying to pass exams and secure good marks. Read More 4. Tharoor, 3 others back Modi govt’s stand on Iran war, dismiss LPG crisis concerns raised by Rahul Gandhi as ‘hyped’ Four senior Congress leaders have been speaking out of line with the party on the West Asia war and the LPG crisis. These leaders include Kamal Nath, Anand Sharma, Shashi Tharoor, and Manish Tewari. While Rahul Gandhi is directly targeting the PM on these issues, senior Congress leaders are praising India’s foreign policy in the current situation. Read More 5. Over 40,000 apply for Agniveer recruitment drive: Army seeks suitable ground in Gwalior to conduct physical tests There is tremendous enthusiasm among youth in the Gwalior-Chambal division for the Agniveer recruitment drive. So far, more than 40,000 applications have been received, with the last date for submission set as April 10. Read More 6. Commuters hit by high tolls on Indore routes: Poor roads, delays and incomplete work add to daily travel woes Daily commuters travelling between Indore, Dhar, and Dewas are burdened with hefty toll charges, while many also feel misled in the case of Ujjain Road. When construction on Ujjain Road began, authorities had assured that no toll would be collected until the project was completed. Later, it was announced that the toll for cars and jeeps (₹35) would be reduced by up to 75%, raising expectations of at least a ₹20 cut. However, the toll operator reduced the fee by only ₹5, leaving commuters dissatisfied. Read More 7. Pakistani ministers not getting salary for 6 months; 2 days ago petrol price hiked by ₹137, reduced by ₹80 after protests The impact of the Israel-America war with Iran is visible in Pakistan. There, ministers’ salaries have been stopped for the next 6 months. Two days ago, petrol was made expensive by ₹137 and diesel by ₹184. However, when protests occurred across the country, on Friday the government reduced petrol prices by ₹80. Read More 8. PM housing under threat for DJ Plaza: Victims say utilities cut, homes weakened; action continues despite CM move Despite repeated pleas, 70-year-old Lakshmikant Dwivedi watched his leased home in Sidhi demolished for the proposed DJ Plaza project. He says he begged officials, even holding the SDM’s feet, but was ignored. Months earlier, his brother’s shop was razed; the shock allegedly led to his death. Read More 9. Threats, molestation cases shake school campus: Over 600 students drop out; principal reveals recovery of swords and women’s clothes “I face harassment on my way to school every day. Intoxicated men pass comments and make lewd remarks… every day feels unsafe.” This statement by a student, Ananya, reflects the grim reality at the Government Nutan Subhash Higher Secondary School in Panchsheel Nagar, Bhopal. Female students here are continuing their education under constant fear and mental stress. Read More 10. PM Modi says ‘winds of change’ blowing in Kerala; Mamata Banerjee warns BJP, says ‘we will target Delhi At a public rally in Kerala’s Tiruvalla, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the “winds of change” are blowing in Kerala ahead of the upcoming assembly elections. He claimed that the BJP-NDA is poised to form a government in Kerala for the first time. Read More