MP Evening Wrap:4 accused denied bail in Raghuvanshi murder case; Suvendu named new CM of West Bengal more

Bhaskar English brings you the biggest news from Madhya Pradesh and around the world. Here are the top news headlines of the day: 1. Suvendu Adhikari elected new CM of Bengal Suvendu Adhikari will be the new Chief Minister of West Bengal. His name was announced by Union Home Minister Amit Shah at the BJP legislature party meeting held at the Convention Centre in Kolkata. Read more 2. Shillong court denies bail to four accused in Raghuvanshi murder case The Shillong Sessions Court has rejected bail pleas of four accused, including prime accused Raj Kushwah, in the high-profile Raja Raghuvanshi murder case. Meanwhile, the Meghalaya government has challenged Sonam Raghuvanshi’s bail in the High Court, asserting there were no lapses in the police investigation. Read more 3. MP minister mistakes BJP MLA for Congress leader amid harassment row Madhya Pradesh minister Tulsiram Silawat triggered embarrassment after mistaking BJP MLA Chintamani Malviya for a Congress leader while responding to sexual harassment allegations against him. Silawat initially said the allegations “must be true”, before retracting his remarks and calling the accusations baseless. Read more 4. TVK chief Vijay set to next CM of Tamil Nadu Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) appears set to form the next government in Tamil Nadu, with sources claiming that smaller parties including the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK), CPI and CPI(M) are extending support to the Vijay-led party after the Congress announcement backing TVK. Read more 5. Minister’s brother threatened woman officer over CM scheme fraud allegations Fear has gripped the Alirajpur Janpad Panchayat office after Inder Singh Chauhan, brother of Cabinet Minister Nagar Singh Chauhan, allegedly threatened CEO Priya Kag over rejected applications under the Chief Minister Kanyadan Yojana. The officer later went on leave, while staff remain reluctant to speak openly. Read more 6. Key Indore infrastructure projects stalled for years despite official approvals Several major infrastructure projects in Indore, including bypass service road expansion, Cantonment Mandi relocation and Nehru Stadium redevelopment, remain delayed despite approved proposals and DPRs. Administrative indecision, funding disputes and land-related objections have stalled progress, worsening traffic congestion and limiting civic and sports facilities. Read more 7. Iran seizes oil tanker, alleging attempt to disrupt oil exports US President Donald Trump indicated that the ceasefire remains in effect with Iran despite clashes. The US military said it carried out retaliatory strikes on Iran on Thursday, targeting sites ​it said were responsible for attacking US forces in what it called ‌unprovoked hostilities by Tehran. Read more 8. Head constable found hanging inside abandoned police outpost in Chhatarpur A head constable posted at Nowgong police station in Chhatarpur was found hanging inside a closed police outpost on Friday morning. Police suspect suicide, though no note was recovered. Officials said the constable was off duty and in civilian clothes when the incident occurred. Read more 9. Supreme Court pulls up MP govt over delay in sanction against Vijay Shah over Colonel Qureshi remarks The Supreme Court on Friday sharply criticised the Madhya Pradesh government over delaying prosecution sanction against minister Kunwar Vijay Shah for his remarks on Army officer Colonel Sophia Qureshi. Chief Justice Surya Kant said, “Enough is enough,” while refusing to quash the FIR or accept Shah’s apology. Read more 10. Centre plans sweeping overhaul of 15 lakh govt schools Centre plans major reforms from May 2026, placing School Management Committees (SMCs) at the centre of governance for 15 lakh government schools. Parents will control budgets, jointly operate school accounts, and approve spending up to ₹30 lakh. Read more