Bhaskar English brings you the biggest news updates from Madhya Pradesh and around the world. Here are the top headlines: 1. Jabalpur boat tragedy, 9 bodies pulled out from Bargi Dam; PM expresses grief A cruise boat run by the tourist department capsized in Bargi Dam in Jabalpur on Thursday evening after a sudden storm with winds reaching 74 kmph struck the area. 9 bodies have been recovered so far, while 28 people were rescued safely. According to the administration, 4 people are still missing. Read More 2. Govt hikes commercial LPG 5 kg cylinder prices From 1 May, 2026, several important financial changes may affect the daily lives of common man. These updates range from changes in commercial LPG cylinder prices to new online gaming laws. Read More 3. MP family burnt alive in Rajasthan crash, charred remains of 5 brought home Five members of the same family from Sheopur were burnt alive in Alwar, Rajasthan. The driver died during treatment. The accident occurred late Wednesday night on the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway near pillar 115/300 in Laxmangarh. On Friday, 6 bodies were brought to Sheopur by ambulance. Read More 4. EC to hold repoll at Bengal’s 15 booths tomorrow The Election Commission of India has ordered re-polling in 15 polling stations in South 24 Parganas for the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections, following reports from Returning Officers and election observers. Read More 5. Dead declared alive for insurance claims, ₹8 cr Ujjain fraud exposed Death brings mourning to families, but in Ujjain it was used to generate insurance claims. The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) has uncovered a fraud in which policies were taken in the names of the deceased to seek payouts worth several crores. Read more 6. Commercial LPG price goes up by ₹993 across MP Amid a two-month supply shortage, commercial LPG cylinders in Madhya Pradesh have become ₹993 costlier. In Bhopal, a cylinder will now cost ₹3,074; in Indore ₹3,179; in Jabalpur ₹3,290; in Gwalior ₹3,296; and in Ujjain, ₹3,241. In just two months, rates have gone up by ₹1,248. Read More 7. ‘You’ll be on the floor,’ Heinrich Klaasen warns the fan In a viral video on social media, Klaasen was seen asking the fan not to take pictures of him and his family. He threatened the fan with severe consequences. Read More 8. Who is responsible for 16 deaths on the highway? NHAI builds faulty divider The horrific accident on Indore-Ahmedabad National Highway 47 has left 16 families grieving, while over 25 people continue battling for their lives in hospitals in Indore and Dhar. How the crash happened and who is responsible? Bhaskar’s investigation found road safety norms were being openly ignored at the spot. Read More 9. Child trafficking suspected on train to Ahmedabad; 26 minors rescued A major rescue operation was launched at Ujjain railway station on Thursday night following information about child trafficking. The Antyodaya Express train was stopped at Ujjain and then at Nagda station, and a team from the police, Child Welfare Committee (CWC), and other departments safely rescued 26 minor children. Read More 10. Iran sends new proposal for US talks via Pakistan Iran has delivered a new proposal for talks with the United States via mediator Pakistan, state news agency IRNA reported on Friday. Read More Post navigation Shillong Police to approach HC to cancel Sonam’s bail:SP says, ‘We are following necessary legal procedures’; Raj’s bail petition rejected MP Board extends deadline, forms can be submitted till Monday:2nd examination begins from May 7; both passed, failed students eligible to participate
