Bhaskar English brings you the biggest news from Madhya Pradesh and around the world. Here are the top news headlines of the day… 1. PM Modi rules out change in proportional representation Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday ruled out any change in the system of proportional representation while addressing concerns during the ongoing discussion in Parliament. Read more 2. Homes costlier by 35% in MP as material prices surge House construction in Madhya Pradesh has become 30–35% costlier amid the West Asia conflict, with sharp rises in cement, tiles, wiring and fittings. A 1,000 sq ft home now costs about ₹3.5 lakh more, with further hikes likely, hitting middle-class budgets hard. Read more 3. In House, but barely heard: MP women MPs lag in debates and discussions Despite strong attendance, women MPs from Madhya Pradesh contributed less than 1% to Lok Sabha discussions and only 2.23% in debates. Their total speaking time stayed under two hours, raising questions on participation ahead of the Nari Shakti Vandan Act rollout. Read more 4. ‘We’re watching you’ Hegseth warns Iran US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, speaking at a Pentagon briefing on the latest developments in the US-Israel conflict with Iran, warned Tehran, saying, “We’re watching you.” Read more 5. Rape case against BJP councillor’s son in Satna, accused absconding A 27-year-old woman has accused a BJP councillor’s son of rape on the pretext of marriage in Satna. Police filed a case under BNS Section 69. The accused, set to marry on April 20, is absconding; last location traced in Jabalpur. Read more 6. BJP leader’s nephew cuts woman’s breast, stabs ribs; FIR not filed A woman in Khandwa was assaulted by Akash Patel, nephew of a BJP leader, who allegedly tried to rape her, cut her breast and stabbed her ribs. The victim is critical in hospital. Her family alleges police have not registered an FIR even after six days. Read more 7. SpiceJet, Akasa Air planes collide at Delhi airport A SpiceJet Boeing 737-700 aircraft was involved in a ground incident while taxing at Delhi airport on April 16, causing damage to its right winglet and the left-hand horizontal stabiliser of another aircraft. Read More 8. Businessman dies in Bhopal pool, silent heart attack suspected A 63-year-old businessman died after collapsing while swimming in a Bhopal pool. He was pulled out and given CPR, but was declared dead at hospital. Police suspect a silent heart attack; the exact cause will be confirmed after post-mortem. Read more 9. CM Mohan Yadav targets Congress over women’s bill Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said the Nari Shakti Vandan Act will boost women’s representation and strengthen democracy. In Bhopal, he criticised Congress, saying opposing the bill sends a wrong message and raises questions over its stand on women’s empowerment. Read more 10. Nifty, Sensex pare early gains to settle lower, Banking financials drag indices The Indian benchmark indices pared early losses and fell into negative territory during the afternoon session on Thursday, 16 April, 2026. Read more Post navigation Illegal rifle seized in gwalior:Accused says he bought weapon for ₹20,000; hunt on for supplier Couple dies by suicide in Sheopur forest:Bodies found hanging from tree; families opposed marriage
