MP Evening Wrap:BJP leader accused of threatening rape survivor in Satna; Congress ‘Save Aravalli’ protest turns tense in Rajasthan’s Dausa more

Bhaskar English brings you the biggest news updates from Madhya Pradesh and around the world. Here are the top headlines: 1. Congress launches ‘Save Aravalli’ campaign in Rajasthan Congress’s ‘Save Aravalli’ campaign saw tension in Rajasthan as workers protested after a meeting hall was found locked in Dausa, forcing leaders to sit on the lawn. In Ajmer, a DJ-related dispute during a foot march led to a brief scuffle with police. Read more 2. BJP leader accused of threatening rape survivor on video in Satna A BJP leader in Madhya Pradesh’s Satna has been accused of raping a woman at knifepoint and threatening her with an objectionable video. A video showing him allegedly intimidating the survivor has gone viral. Police say the case is under investigation. Read more 3. Investigation exposes Khandwa officials’ massive deception: Collector and CEO uploaded fake data and AI-generated images to win national water award Khandwa district in Madhya Pradesh was declared the national winner for construction and conservation of water structures under the 6th National Water Awards, announced by the Union government on November 11, 2025. The district administration claimed it had created and conserved the highest number of water bodies, earning first prize and a reward of Rs 2 crore. Read more 4. Congress to protest MGNREGA renaming; Rahul Gandhi accuses PM Modi of running ‘one-man show’ After the CWC meeting, Rahul Gandhi said Congress will launch a nationwide protest against renaming MGNREGA. He called it a rights-based scheme providing minimum wages, alleging the move favours 2–3 billionaires. He accused PM Modi of running a “one-man show,” bypassing the Cabinet and states, and hurting rural areas by centralising funds. Read more 5. BJP leader rams car into five in Morena, two dead; accused escapes police custody In Morena’s Porsa town, BJP Yuva Morcha leader Dipendra Bhadoria allegedly rammed his car into five people near a bonfire, killing 65-year-old Ramdatta Rathore and 11-year-old Arnav Laskar. The accused was beaten by locals, handed to police, but later escaped, sparking public outrage. Three others are hospitalised. Read more 6. Indore doctors save Uzbek woman by removing 40% damaged lung; returns home in high spirits Indore’s Choithram Hospital doctors performed a complex five-hour surgery on 70-year-old Alla Simronova from Uzbekistan, removing a tumor along with 40% of her damaged lung. She recovered quickly and was discharged singing and dancing before returning home safely. Read more 7. IndiGo probe panel submits report to DGCA A report investigating the recent large-scale IndiGo flight cancellations was submitted on Friday. While the full details remain undisclosed, the panel examined the reasons behind the disruptions. Read more 8. Woman raped at Jabalpur Agricultural University; clerk and peon arrested A 22-year-old woman from Tilwara, Jabalpur, was allegedly raped by a clerk and a peon of Jawaharlal Nehru Agricultural University, who lured her on the pretext of a job. Both accused were arrested by police and sent to jail after court proceedings. Read more 9. Moving Mercedes bursts into flames near Maihar; occupants escape unharmed A Mercedes car caught fire suddenly on NH-30 near Hardua, Maihar. Occupants Devesh Panrotwar and Yogesh Gilyatkar immediately fled as smoke erupted, and the luxury car was completely gutted. Fire brigade controlled the blaze; the cause of the fire is under investigation. Read more 10. Salman Khan celebrates 60th birthday with star-studded bash; Dhoni, Sanjay Dutt and other celebs attend celebration Bollywood superstar Salman Khan is celebrating his 60th birthday today. The actor marked the occasion with a late-night party on Friday at his farmhouse in Panvel. Cricketer Mahendra Singh Dhoni attended the celebration with his family. Read more