MP Evening Wrap:MP cabinet clears transfer policy 2026; 15 lakh drug stores closed due to nationwide chemist strike today 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. 15 lakh drug stores closed due to nationwide chemist strike today More than 15 lakh medical stores across India remained shut on Wednesday following a nationwide strike called by the All India Organisation of Chemists and Druggists against online medicine sales and e-pharmacy competition. However, hospital-linked pharmacies and emergency medicine services continued operating in several states. Read More 2. MP cabinet clears transfer policy 2026 The Madhya Pradesh cabinet has approved the Transfer Policy 2026, allowing employee transfers across the state from June 1 to June 15. The cabinet also discussed preparations for the 2027 Central Zonal Council meeting in Ujjain, anti-Naxal achievements, MSP hikes, and key administrative reforms. Read More 3. MP women risking lives to fetch water, families depend on dirty wells and dried rivers A severe drinking water crisis has gripped several districts of Madhya Pradesh amid rising temperatures, forcing villagers to climb into wells, dig pits in dried-up rivers and travel kilometres for muddy water. Residents in some areas also reported receiving foul-smelling, insect-infested water through pipelines. Read More 4. Putin-Xi hold talks in Beijing, sign multiple agreements during delegation meeting Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping held bilateral talks in Beijing, signed multiple agreements and discussed trade, strategic cooperation, energy ties and global issues during a high-level delegation meeting. Read More 5. Madhya Pradesh transporters warn freight hike may further increase food and grocery prices Rising fuel prices after the Iran-US conflict may increase freight charges by 5-10% in Madhya Pradesh, transporters warned. Experts said higher transport costs could further raise prices of groceries, milk, LPG, restaurant food and taxi fares, adding pressure on household budgets across the state. Read More 6. 41 thousand medical stores shut across MP Around 41,000 medical stores across Madhya Pradesh remained shut on Wednesday during a nationwide protest against online medicine sales. Chemists demanded stricter regulation of e-pharmacies, alleging risks from fake prescriptions, unfair discounts and unregulated doorstep delivery of medicines through online platforms. Read More 7. ‘Owner of WhatsApp, Facebook Instagram to fire 8,000 employees’ Meta is reportedly planning a major restructuring that could impact nearly 10% of its workforce, with around 8,000 layoffs expected and thousands of employees being shifted to AI-focused roles. Meanwhile, LinkedIn may also cut over 600 jobs, reports said. Read More 8. BJP leader threatens toll manager, says, ‘I will hang you upside down’ A controversy erupted in Ratlam after an audio clip allegedly showed BJYM IT cell in-charge Shubham Gurjar threatening a toll plaza manager and pressuring staff to allow vehicles through without paying toll fees. Toll authorities accused him of repeated intimidation, causing revenue losses, and sought police protection for employees. Read More 9. Indore EOW finds evidence of organized nexus in loan fraud cases, 5 FIRs registered this year Bank loan fraud cases in Indore have exposed an alleged syndicate involving bank managers, regional officials, lawyers and borrowers. EOW investigations revealed crores in loans were sanctioned against overvalued or already-mortgaged properties using forged documents. Five FIRs have been registered this year, with eight more complaints currently under investigation. Read More 10. Virat Kohli richest in IPL with ₹230 crore earnings Virat Kohli has become the highest-earning player in IPL history with reported earnings of ₹230 crore, according to a report by Hurun India and Fanatic Sports. Rohit Sharma follows with ₹227.2 crore, while MS Dhoni ranks third with ₹200 crore in total IPL salary earnings. Read More