Bhaskar English brings you the biggest news from Madhya Pradesh and around the world. Here are the top news headlines of the day… 1. Iranian FM Araghchi meets Pak Army Chief Asim Munir; Tehran warns of reaction against US blockade Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has released a statement following his meeting with Pakistan’s head of armed forces, Asim Munir. The statement says they discussed “the latest developments related to the ceasefire” between Iran and US. Read More 2. MP’s burning fields seen from helicopter at 10,000-ft: Stubble fires spotted in 6 districts Following the wheat harvest, large-scale stubble burning continues across MP. Despite a government ban, the practice remains widespread on the ground. In a first-of-its-kind visual report, Bhaskar conducted an aerial survey from a helicopter at an altitude of 10,000 feet, covering six districts—Bhopal, Raisen, Vidisha, Ashoknagar, Sagar, and Niwari. The survey captured several fields on fire and large patches of blackened farmland. Read More 3. 3,350 litres of animal-fat-based-ghee used in ice-cream production seized Anwar Qureshi, who was running an illegal ghee factory in Imlipura, Khandwa, was arrested on Friday under the Animal Testing Act and sent to jail. The administration is now preparing to invoke the National Security Act (NSA) against him. Read More 4. BJP releases photos of Kejriwal’s new ‘Sheeshmahal-like’ home The BJP on Saturday released pictures of former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s residence at 95 Lodhi Estate. Delhi Minister Pravesh Verma alleged that the ‘Sheeshmahal’ (palace of mirrors) mindset still remains with him. He claimed crores of rupees had been spent to make the government residence luxurious. Read More 5. Not a single teacher in 1,895 MP schools, CAG report exposes serious gaps A recent report by the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) has exposed serious gaps in the state’s school education system, revealing systemic failures that extend beyond teacher recruitment. The findings highlight deficiencies in training infrastructure, staff deployment, monitoring mechanisms, and digital systems. Read More 6. Air travel from MP gets costlier as fuel cost surges, domestic fares rise around 20% Global geopolitical tensions are now impacting air travelers directly. Escalating conflict involving Iran, Israel, and the United States has driven up crude oil and Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) prices, resulting in higher airfares. Read More 7. Indian investors become ₹7 lakh crore poorer in 3 days Indian investors have lost over ₹7 lakh crore by investing in India’s stock market in the last three days. For three days in a row—from Wednesday, 22 April to Friday, 24 April, 2026, the Sensex fell by over 2,600 points, and the Nifty 50 dropped below the important 24,000 level. Read More 8. 21 areas in Bhopal declared toxic 7 years ago are still polluted, AQI worsens Bhopal is witnessing a steady decline in air quality year after year. A 2018 Source Apportionment Study had identified 21 major pollution hotspots across the city, and these very areas continue to see worsening conditions even today. At the time, the average PM10 (Particulate Matter 10) level in these zones stood at 110 micrograms per cubic metre. It has now surged to between 200 and 250 micrograms per cubic metre in many locations. Read More 9. Police nabs agent selling Pharmacy exam papers, 3 arrested in Gwalior Police in Gwalior have intensified action after a suspected exam paper leak surfaced during a Diploma in Pharmacy examination. Based on a viral video, three individuals, including the main accused, Ankesh Dhakad, have been arrested, while efforts are underway to trace other absconding suspects. Read More 10. Man arrested for demanding obscene photos from Akshay’s daughter Maharashtra Cyber Police have arrested one person in connection with the case of demanding nude pictures from Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar’s daughter. Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) of Maharashtra Cyber, Yashasvi Yadav, informed about the arrest on Friday. Read More Post navigation ‘Love Jihad’ case in Bhopal, victim threatened with acid attack:Muslim organisation says, ‘If accused not arrested, will surround CM House’ Treatment in mobile torch light:Ujjain District Hospital CMHO says, ‘What can I do, my office was also dark’
