MP Evening Wrap:SHANTI Bill on nuclear power introduced in LS; newborn flushed alive in toilet at Chhindwara hospital 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. SHANTI Bill related to nuclear power introduced in Lok Sabha Wednesday marked the 13th day of the Winter Session of Parliament. The government introduced the Sustainable Harnessing of Atomic Energy for Transforming India (SHANTI) Bill in the Lok Sabha, and discussions on the bill are currently underway. Read More 2. Newborn flushed alive in toilet at Chhindwara hospital, dies; body retrieved after breaking the commode A shocking revelation has emerged in the case of a newborn baby found in the toilet of Parasia Civil Hospital in Chhindwara. The post-mortem report has confirmed that the baby girl was alive when she was flushed into the commode, and she died due to drowning. Read more 3. Vijayvargiya jokes on CM’s ‘suit-and-boot’ look in MP Assembly; Congress workers clash with police during protest rally in Bhopal The Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly completed 69 years of its formation on Wednesday, December 17. To mark the occasion, a special one-day session was held, featuring discussions, political exchanges and a commemorative exhibition highlighting the Assembly’s journey. Read more 4. MEA summons Bangladesh High Commissioner after B’deshi politician threatened Indian envoy in Dhaka The Government of India on Wednesday summoned Bangladesh’s High Commissioner, Riaz Hamidullah, after the Indian High Commission received a threat. India has formally raised the matter with the Bangladesh government. Read More 5. Corporate-style cannabis smuggling operation busted in Bhind; manager to storekeeper had fixed-hour duties Police in Bhind uncovered a well-organised cannabis smuggling network operating like a company, with fixed roles, coded communication and digital payments. Three accused have been arrested with over 22 kg of ganja seized, while two key members, including the financier, remain absconding. Read more 6. Leopard enters residential area in Mandsaur, locals in panic; authorities set up a cage to rescue On Wednesday morning, a leopard entered the Sanjeet Naka area of Mandsaur. The animal went into an under-construction house in Mayur Colony and stayed there. After receiving information, the forest department and police reached the spot. CCTV footage shows the leopard running through the streets of the colony around 8 AM. Read more 7. Meesho CEO Vidit Aatrey joins billionaire club Meesho co-founder and CEO Vidit Aatrey has officially joined the billionaires’ club after the company’s shares surged over 74% following their stock market listing, boosting his net worth. The 34-year-old entrepreneur has been at the helm of the e-commerce company since 2015. Read more 8. Third FIR filed against Singhania family’s daughter-in-law in Indore domestic dispute case A 70-year-old man in Indore has filed an FIR against his daughter-in-law, accusing her of assaulting his wife and son, marking the third case against her. The incident follows a family dispute and a viral video in which the woman alleged attempts by her in-laws to evict her, with police now investigating claims from both sides. Read more 9. CLAT 2026 Result – Bhopal’s Parth secures AIR 11, Kashvi Singha gets AIR 39 The Consortium of NLUs has declared the CLAT 2026 results after releasing the final answer key, with over 92,000 candidates appearing nationwide. Bhopal-based aspirants delivered an impressive performance, with Aarav Tikku securing AIR 10, Parth AIR 11, and Kashvi Singha AIR 39, as the counselling process is set to begin. Read more 10. ‘Homebound’ shortlisted for Oscars 2026:Bollywood wishes producer Karan Johar and director Neeraj Ghaywan Ishan Khatter and Vishal Jethwa’s starrer “Homebound” has achieved a historic milestone for Indian cinema by being shortlisted for the Best International Feature Film at the 98th Academy Awards (Oscars). Read More