MP Evening Wrap:Pre-2017 teachers demand exemption from TET; VD Satheesan takes oath as Kerala CM 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. VD Satheesan takes oath as Kerala CM VD Satheesan on Monday took oath as Kerala Chief Minister along with 20 ministers at Thiruvananthapuram’s Central Stadium. Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi and several Congress leaders attended the ceremony. The UDF returned to power after 10 years, winning 102 of 140 assembly seats. Read More 2. Pre-2017 teachers demand exemption from Teacher Eligibility Test Teacher organisations in Madhya Pradesh have renewed demands for relief from mandatory TET qualification for teachers appointed before 2010. Citing the 2017 RTE Amendment Rules, they urged the Centre to clarify provisions protecting serving teachers’ jobs, seniority and service continuity while the Supreme Court reviews the matter. Read More 3. Higher VAT, cess making petrol costlier in MP than neighbouring states Madhya Pradesh has become one of India’s costliest states for fuel, with petrol priced at Rs 109.71 per litre and diesel at Rs 94.88. Higher VAT, fixed taxes and cess have pushed prices above neighbouring states, while petroleum tax revenue in MP has risen nearly 124% in a decade. Read More 4. Iran officially announces new body to manage Hormuz Iran announced a new authority to manage the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating tensions with the US and Israel, while oil prices surged globally. Israel reportedly placed its military on high alert, and India condemned the reported drone attack near the UAE’s Barakah nuclear plant, calling for restraint and dialogue. Read More 5. Retired judge claims Twisha was drug addict, funded monthly; victim’s family seeks justice Fresh allegations surfaced in the Twisha Sharma death case after retired judge and mother-in-law Giribala Singh claimed in court that Twisha was addicted to drugs and undergoing psychiatric treatment. Twisha’s family rejected the claims, demanded a second postmortem, and accused police of shielding absconding husband Samarth Sharma. Read More 6. Suspicious sacks found hidden beneath cartons in illegal Dewas firecracker factor Fresh suspicions have emerged after a warehouse near the Dewas firecracker factory blast site was sealed. Officials found containers, sacks and packaging setups similar to those at the explosion site, raising concerns over illegal manufacturing. The blast killed five workers, while questions are also being raised over the factory’s licensing process. Read More 7. CBI arrests Latur chemistry coaching director in NEET case The CBI on Monday arrested a Maharashtra coaching centre director in the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak case, taking total arrests to 10. Investigators allegedly recovered a leaked question paper from his phone and suspect an organised racket involving coaching centres, doctors and paper-setting officials linked to the NTA. Read More 8. Fires in Indore route buses raise safety concerns Repeated sleeper bus fires on Indore routes have raised major safety concerns, with experts blaming unsafe interior modifications, poor electrical fittings, overheating and short circuits. They also questioned the bus fitness certification system, alleging negligence and lack of proper inspections despite thousands of passengers travelling daily. Read More 9. DJ operator stabbed to death in Jabalpur A 22-year-old DJ operator, Kapil Pyasi, was stabbed to death near Teen Patti Chowk in Jabalpur after a dispute during a party allegedly escalated into violence. Police arrested three accused, including a minor, within 48 hours, while CCTV footage of the murder has also surfaced. Read More 10. MS Dhoni flaunts his shooting skills, hits all 6 targets Mahendra Singh Dhoni visited the NSG Regional Hub in Chennai during the IPL season, where he interacted with commandos, fired a submachine gun and practised pistol shooting. The former India captain, currently recovering from a calf strain, also spent time with soldiers and their families. Read More