Bhaskar English brings you the biggest news from Madhya Pradesh and around the world. Here are the top news headlines of the day: 1. Bangladesh unrest escalates after Sharif Osman Hadi’s death The body of anti-Hasina leader Sharif Osman Hadi reached Dhaka from Singapore, triggering fresh violence across Bangladesh. Protests turned violent, media offices and political sites were attacked, a Hindu youth was lynched, and Indian diplomatic missions faced assaults as security was tightened nationwide. 2. Satna blood bank scandal: 3 suspended after HIV-infected transfusions to children Satna blood bank in-charge and two staff suspended after five thalassemia children tested HIV-positive from transfusions. Former civil surgeon issued show-cause notice. State and central teams probe records, donors, and hospital wards, seizing 12 registers for detailed investigation. Read more 3. Bhopal Metro to start operations from December 21 Bhopal Metro’s 6.22 km corridor between Subhash Nagar and AIIMS will start public services on December 21. Union Minister and CM will flag off. Trains run 17 trips daily, fares start at ₹20, and stations feature full accessibility and digital facilities. Read more 4. 68 new photos from Epstein sex files surface in media Sixty-eight new photographs linked to the Epstein sex scandal have surfaced. These images were released late Thursday night by Democratic members of the US House Oversight Committee. Read More 5. Flight cancellations hit Indore airport, daily losses ₹35–40 lakh Repeated IndiGo flight cancellations at Indore Airport have caused daily revenue losses of ₹35–40 lakh, affecting over 12,000 passengers. Hotels, tourism, taxi, and parking services face setbacks, with total losses over five days exceeding ₹2 crore. Operations slowly stabilising. Read more 6. Retired teacher booked for burning Quran in Ratlam Tension erupted in Ratlam’s Jaora after retired teacher Atia Khan allegedly burned the Quran. Muslim residents surrounded the Industrial Area police station, handing over burnt pages. Police registered an FIR under Section 299; investigation is ongoing. Authorities appeal for peace. Read more 7. Kapil Dev says, ‘Gautam Gambhir not a coach but team manager’ India’s first World Cup-winning captain Kapil Dev has made a massive comment on Gautam Gambhir, stating that the latter was not a coach but a team manager. He was speaking at the ICC Centenary Session of the Indian Chamber of Commerce in Kolkata on 18 December. Read More 8. CM Mohan Yadav inaugurates IAS Service Meet in Bhopal Chief Minister Mohan Yadav inaugurated the three-day IAS Service Meet in Bhopal. Officers from across Madhya Pradesh will participate in cultural, sports, and talent activities. Awards in four categories will be presented, and competitions are organised among four houses. Read more 9. MP Minister Pratima Bagri distances herself from brother’s ganja case MP Minister Pratima Bagri said her brother Anil, arrested in a ganja smuggling case, has been living separately for over five years. She denied any link to the alleged involvement of her brother-in-law and condemned all criminal acts. Read more 10. Shilpa Shetty and Raj Kundra face fraud allegations Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty and her husband, businessman Raj Kundra, are embroiled in a legal battle involving allegations of a ₹60 crore fraud. Recent reports of an Income Tax raid at Shilpa Shetty’s Mumbai residence have been refuted by her legal team. Read More Post navigation Man dies at Ujjain rehab centre after severe torture:Operator among four who restrained him, one sat on chest while the other beat him with sticks Digvijaya tells Gadkari toll is charged on incomplete highways:Raises issue in Rajya Sabha, says, ‘Officials were warned, yet collection continues’
