MP Evening Wrap:Congress slams Centre over Trump’s repeated ‘Russian oil import’ claims; MP receives only 18% of central funds in 6 months, welfare schemes affected 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. Congress slams govt after US president repeats ‘Russian oil import’ claims Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Tuesday questioned the Centre over US President Donald Trump’s repeated claims of speaking to Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the purchase of Russian oil. Read more 2. Centre’s neglect leaves MP government cash-starved, only ₹8,000 crore released Madhya Pradesh has received only 18% of its ₹44,356 crore central fund allocation for 2025-26, causing delays in key schemes like PM Awas, Jal Jeevan Mission, and new medical colleges. Read More 3. Dalit driver allegedly assaulted, forced to drink urine in Bhind In Bhind, a Dalit driver was allegedly abducted, assaulted, and forced to drink urine by three men. Police have arrested two accused, while one suspect is still absconding. Read more 4. Trump orders bulldozer demolition at White House; Grand new ballroom to be built in east wing by 2029 Parts of the White House’s East Wing have begun to be demolished for the construction of a new ballroom for US President Donald Trump. Staff demolished an entry route and several parts of windows in the East Wing. Trump has said that this section is being completely modernized. Read more 5. Gwalior DHO receives 87 extortion threats in 26 days, miscreants claim ₹11 lakh killing contract Gwalior DHO Dr. Manoj Kaurav and his family have faced repeated extortion threats demanding ₹15 lakh, including WhatsApp messages and in-person intimidation. Although the FIR was filed on September 20 and the accused identified, police are still tracking him, with his capture reportedly imminent. Read More 6. 75% of MP road crash deaths involve without helmet riders, state ranked 4th in India in fatalities 2 years ago A recent research by IIT Madras on road accidents in MP revealed that 75 percent of two-wheeler rider deaths occur due to the absence of helmets. Nearly 14,000 people die every year in road accidents in Madhya Pradesh, with 53 percent of these fatalities involving two-wheeler riders. Read More 7. Rishabh Pant set to captain India A against South Africa A Rishabh Pant is all set to make his international comeback as he will captain the India A squad for the upcoming two-match series against South Africa A. Read more 8. Kanha Tiger Reserve records 3 tiger deaths in a single day, first-ever such occurrence Kanha Tiger Reserve witnessed an unprecedented tragedy with three tigers dying in a single day due to territorial conflicts. Experts warn that the growing tiger population in limited habitat is intensifying such clashes. Read More 9. Post-Diwali pollution surge in MP cities: Indore records AQI 361; Bhopal Gwalior cross red line Post Diwali celebrations, the Air Quality Index (AQI) in Bhopal, Indore, Gwalior, Sagar, and Singrauli crossed 300, placing them in the ‘poor’ air quality category. Indore recorded the worst pollution levels, with AQI reaching 361 in Chhoti Gwaltoli. In Bhopal’s Kohefiza area, AQI touched 336, while it reached 333 in Gwalior’s Maharaj Bada. Read More 10. Sanae Takaichi becomes Japan’s first female prime minister Sanae Takaichi has made history as Japan’s first female prime minister. The 64-year-old conservative, often called Japan’s ‘Iron Lady’ for her admiration of former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, secured the leadership in a landmark vote. Read more