Bhaskar English brings you the biggest news from Madhya Pradesh and around the world. Here are the top news headlines of the day: 1. Trump says China played a role in bringing Iran to the negotiating table US President Donald Trump has said he believes China played a role in bringing Iran to the negotiating table, as he announced a pause in planned US strikes and pointed to progress towards a ceasefire. Read more 2. MP prepares to implement UCC before Diwali: CM signals move in cabinet meet The government led by Dr Mohan Yadav is preparing to implement the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in Madhya Pradesh. During a cabinet meeting on Tuesday, the Chief Minister instructed ministers to study the provisions of the UCC, signalling the state’s intent to move forward with its implementation. Read more 3. Forest guard killed by sand mafia tractor in Morena: A 6-member team was attacked during an illegal sand operation A sand mafia group in Morena attacked a Forest Department team that had gone to act against illegal sand transportation. Forest guard Harkesh Gurjar was run over by a tractor-trolley and died on the spot. Read more 4. RBI’s repo rate unchanged at 5.25% The Reserve Bank of India (RBI), governor, Sanjay Malhotra, said on Wednesday, 8 April, 2026, that the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has decided to keep the repo rate unchanged at 5.25%. Read more 5. Mastermind of 400 thefts hides underwater for 5 hours: Used a lotus stalk to breathe On Tuesday evening in Jabalpur, a dramatic chase unfolded between police and an audacious interstate thief. To escape capture, the accused, later identified as Harvinder Singh, jumped into a moss-filled pond near Khitola station and remained submerged for around five hours, breathing through a lotus stalk. Read more 6. Murder case similar to Raja Raghuwanshi unfolds in Dhar: Wife plots husband’s killing with lover A shocking murder occurred in Gondikheda Charan village of Dhar district on the night between Monday and Tuesday. The wife, who had tearfully narrated to police her ordeal of being robbed and held hostage, was revealed to be her husband’s killer. Read more 7. Sabarimala case; govt says courts can’t label religious practices as superstition Supreme Court on Wednesday continued, for the second day, hearing the case on alleged discrimination against women in religious places. Read more 8. CEO gives contracts to wife’s firm in Morena: Work is incomplete on the land, yet full payment has been released Serious allegations of misuse of official position have been levelled against Devendra Jain, CEO of Porsa Janpad in Morena district. Read more 9. Call data sold for ₹20,000 in MP: Rates vary for IAS officers, politicians; sting reveals access to bank details A sting operation by Bhaskar has uncovered a disturbing network of so-called detective agencies illegally selling highly sensitive personal data, including call detail records (CDRs), bank transactions, and tax information. Read more 10. Mamata says polls must be free from Delhi control West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee filed her nomination from the Bhawanipur assembly seat on Wednesday. The BJP has nominated Suvendu Adhikari as a candidate from this seat. BJP’s leader Adhikari filed his nomination on April 2nd. Read more Post navigation Protest in Bhopal against Assam CM:Mahila Congress leader says Himanta is anti-Dalit, demands apology 70% commercial cylinders for caterers, vendors in MP:Bhopal marriage gardens to shift to PNG; industry to get connections
