MP Evening Wrap:Stampede at Andhra’s Srikakulam temple leaves 10 dead; MP to get new wildlife sanctuary at Omkareshwar 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. Stampede at Srikakulam temple in Andhra on Ekadashi leaves 10 dead At the Kashi Bugga Venkateswara Temple in Srikakulam, Andhra Pradesh, a stampede during Ekadashi on Saturday led to the deaths of 10 people. These included 8 women and 2 children. More than 25 people are undergoing treatment. Read More 2. MP to get new Omkareshwar Wildlife Sanctuary; CM Yadav announces 611 sq km project On MP’s foundation Day, CM Mohan Yadav announced the creation of the 611 sq km Omkareshwar Wildlife Sanctuary spanning Khandwa and Dewas districts. The sanctuary will host rich biodiversity, including plans to bring wild buffaloes and rhinos from Assam, boosting ecotourism and rural employment. Read More 3. ‘Operation Sindoor is a Dharm Yudh, and will continue’: Army Chief Upendra Dwivedi revisits Satna school after 53 years Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi revisited his childhood school in Satna after 53 years, becoming emotional while recalling his student days. Speaking about Operation Sindoor, he called it a “righteous war” that united the nation and shared his success mantra — Attitude, Adaptability, and Ability — with students. Read More 4. Hurricane Melissa devastates Black River city, Jamaican residents search for food under debris, flooded streets The city has been in chaos for the past three days. Streets remain buried in mud, buildings have collapsed, boats lie overturned, and vehicles are scattered across the roads. Electricity and water supplies are down, and thousands of people have lost contact with their families. Read More 5. MP revives anti-dacoit squad following rise of Yogi Gurjar gang After years of peace, Chambal’s ravines are again on edge as dacoit Yogi Gurjar resurfaces, abducting his pregnant lover in a film-style raid. The Madhya Pradesh Police has revived its long-dormant Anti-Dacoit Squad to hunt him across Gwalior, Morena, and Dholpur. Read More 6. Bhopal man drowns during Thailand trip; family suspects foul play, demands probe A 28-year-old Bhopal man, Ankit Sahu, allegedly drowned during a company trip to Thailand, but his family suspects foul play, citing inconsistencies in colleagues’ accounts. Relatives have demanded a thorough investigation and government support as his body returns to India. Read More 7. Pinarayi Vijayan declares Kerala extreme poverty-free state Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Saturday formally announced in the Assembly that Kerala has become the first state in India to be free from extreme poverty. The declaration marks the culmination of the Extreme Poverty Alleviation Project (EPAP) launched by the Left Democratic Front (LDF) government in 2021. Read More 8. Farmers block Khandwa–Indore highway demanding pending crop compensation Hundreds of farmers blocked the Khandwa–Indore highway demanding fair compensation and pending crop insurance payouts. Protesters accused the government of apathy and delays, warning of intensified agitation if relief isn’t disbursed soon. Read More 9. Aspirants protest MP govt’s SI recruitment notice; demand 3-year age relaxation Madhya Pradesh government’s announcement of 7,000 SI posts after six years has triggered protests as aspirants demand three-year age relaxation, citing COVID-era delays. Candidates claim nearly two lakh youths will be unfairly disqualified under current eligibility rules. Read More 10.Rohan Bopanna announces retirement from tennis Indian tennis star Rohan Bopanna has officially announced his retirement from professional tennis, marking the end of an extraordinary journey that spanned more than 20 years. His farewell came at the Paris Masters 1000, where he played his final match alongside Alexander Bublik, losing a closely contested encounter 5-7, 6-2, 10-8 to John Peers and James Tracy in the Round of 32. Read More