MP Evening Wrap:Pakistan beat India by 190 runs in U-19 Asia Cup Final; Karni Sena stages massive Harda rally, protesters issue ultimatum over 21 demands 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. Pakistan’s spy network exposed in Arunachal Pradesh The discovery of a spy network and suspicious activity near the border in Arunachal Pradesh has raised serious concerns among security agencies. In the last ten days, police have arrested four people linked to a Pakistan-backed espionage network. Read More 2. Thousands gather for Karni Sena protest in Harda Over 20,000 Karni Sena supporters rallied at Nehru Stadium, demanding a judicial probe, farmer relief, reservation reforms, and more. Authorities deployed 1,500 cops and imposed strict security. Protesters warned the government to meet their 21-point demands, calling the movement the largest in Harda’s history. Read more 3. Elephant and tiger corridor altered for Singrauli mine Forest officials in Madhya Pradesh changed maps to approve the Dhirauli coal mine, putting 18 rare species, including elephants and tigers, at risk. Earlier maps showed the mine within the elephant corridor, but new maps place it 5 km away. Villagers and experts warn mining will destroy habitats, threaten water sources, and increase human-animal conflicts. Read more 4. Railways hikes fares for long-distance travel
Indian Railways will raise fares for journeys over 215 km by 1–2 paise per km, effective December 26, 2025. A Bhopal–Delhi AC ticket will now cost ₹16 more. Short-distance travel and monthly season ticket holders remain unaffected. The move is expected to generate an extra ₹600 crore annually. Read more 5. Ratlam man gets life sentence for wife’s murder; Google searches used as evidence for crime A Ratlam sessions court sentenced Rakesh Chaudhary to life imprisonment for strangling his wife, Bulbul, after frequent disputes. Key evidence included his Google searches on hiding strangulation marks. The court also imposed a ₹3,000 fine, highlighting the role of digital proof in solving the crime. Read more 6. Bhopal metro begins commercial operations with inaugural public run Bhopal’s metro started commercial services on Sunday, with the first train running from AIIMS to Subhash Nagar. Dance performances marked the launch. Initially, 17 trips will operate daily between 9 AM and 7 PM across eight stations, making Bhopal the 26th Indian city with a metro service. Read more 7. Pakistan beat India to claim 2nd U-19 Asia Cup title Pakistan defeated India in the U-19 Asia Cup 2025 final at Dubai’s ICC Cricket Academy. Sameer Minhas scored a commanding 172, while Ali Raza took four wickets to dismantle India’s batting. Mohsin Naqvi presented the trophy as Pakistan lifted their second U-19 Asia Cup title. Read more 8. Truck driver escapes extortion as broker clings to moving vehicle in Rewa In Rewa, truck driver Sumit Patel refused to pay a broker demanding a bribe near Hanumana RTO check post. The broker climbed onto the moving truck, holding on for 5 km while repeatedly apologising. The incident, caught on video, highlights ongoing harassment of drivers at check posts. Read more 9. Caretaker reveals violent past of Bhopal suicide victim Ayush Mehta, 45, died by suicide in Bhopal, slitting his throat. His caretaker disclosed a long history of mental illness, violent behaviour, and harassment of women, including a female psychiatrist. Mehta’s condition had worsened since 2002, and he had attempted suicide earlier this year. Read more 10. Elvish Yadav hits back at Munawar Faruqui over NGO scam allegation Elvish Yadav, Bigg Boss OTT 2 winner, reacted angrily after comedian Munawar Faruqui suggested some fund-raising campaigns by influencers could be scams. Elvish clarified that his appeal to raise ₹9 crore for a child’s treatment was legitimate, with full transparency, and urged critics to “focus on your own work.” Read more