Bhaskar English brings you the biggest news from Madhya Pradesh and around the world. Here are the top news headlines of the day: 1. Fire breaks out in Rajdhani Express near MP’s Ratlam Fire breaks out in Rajdhani Express near Ratlam affecting two coaches. All 68 passengers from AC coach B-1 were evacuated safely with no casualties reported. Delhi-Mumbai rail traffic was briefly halted. During rescue operations, a railway relief van overturned near Shamgarh, injuring over five railway employees. Read more 2. Campaign begins to revive Madhya Pradesh’s Betwa river The Betwa River has dried up again at its origin near Bhopal after six months without water flow. Environmentalists and volunteers launched “Operation Check Dam,” building and repairing 135 structures to revive the river. Experts blame deforestation, farming and excessive groundwater extraction for the crisis. Read More 3. CNG prices rise after petrol-diesel hike in MP CNG prices rise again in Madhya Pradesh with rates reaching ₹93.75 per kg in Bhopal. This is the second hike in two months, making CNG costlier by nearly ₹5 per kg. Petrol, diesel and milk prices have also increased recently across the state. Read More 4. Pak restores pre-partition names of several localities in Lahore Pakistan’s Lahore has restored nine Hindu and British-era place names within two months, including Krishan Nagar and Jain Mandir Chowk. The move is part of the Lahore Heritage revival project led by Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz. Officials say more historic names may soon return across other provinces. Read more 5. China link emerges in Dewas factory blast case Workers injured in the Dewas firecracker factory blast alleged the real owner was a Delhi businessman operating through a proxy licence holder. Five workers died and over 25 were injured in the explosion. Authorities ordered a magisterial inquiry amid allegations of ignored safety warnings, child labour and political protection. Read More 6. Bhopal man attacks live-in partner with hammer A man in Bhopal allegedly attacked his live-in partner with a hammer over suspicion of infidelity, leaving her critically injured. Believing she had died, he later died by suicide after stabbing himself. Police have launched an investigation into the incident reported from Sonagiri area. Read more 7. Govt imposes restrictions on silver imports The central government has restricted imports of several silver categories, including silver bars and powder, requiring licences for import approval. The move aims to reduce non-essential imports and foreign exchange outflow. Earlier this week, import duty on gold and silver was also increased from 6% to 15%. Read more 8. Prayers resume at Dhar Bhojshala after new guidelines Regular worship rituals began at Bhojshala in Dhar after new ASI guidelines came into effect. Hindu devotees performed prayers, purification rituals and aarti of Maa Vagdevi inside the complex. Union Minister Savitri Thakur said Bhojshala will be restored and developed into a major religious site. Read More 9. Govt teacher found dead alongside student in Satna A government teacher was found murdered inside a rented room in Satna, while a young man was discovered hanging above her body. Police suspect murder followed by suicide, but the woman’s father alleges a third person may be involved. CCTV footage showed both entering the room together before the incident. Read More 10. WHO declares global health emergency after Ebola outbreak In the eastern Ituri province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, 80 people have died so far due to Ebola. There are 246 suspected cases. The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared it a global health emergency; however, it has clarified that it does not yet fall under the category of a pandemic. Read more Post navigation Minor dies by suicide after molestation complaint in Niwari:Family alleges pressure to compromise; FIR filed against 4
