MP Evening Wrap:Death toll in Indore water contamination rises to 20; Supreme Court says, ‘Keep streets clear of stray dogs, pose accident risks’ 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. Death toll in Indore water contamination rises to 20, 16 patients remain in ICU; authorities confirm 6 deaths In Indore’s Bhagirathpura area, deaths due to contaminated water have risen from 18 to 20. Families of 18 victims have already received Rs 2 lakh each as compensation. Officials added two more names to the list on Wednesday: Ramkali Jagdish and Shravan Natyu Khupraw. Read More 2. Supreme Court says, ‘Keep streets clear of stray dogs, pose accident risks’ The Supreme Court said the issue goes beyond dog bites, warning that stray dogs also pose accident risks and streets must be kept clear, as their behaviour cannot be predicted. Read More 3. Bengaluru-bound flight makes emergency landing in Indore An Air India Express flight from Jaipur to Bengaluru made an emergency landing at Indore airport on Tuesday evening after a one-year-old child onboard fell seriously ill. Despite immediate medical attention, the child died before reaching the hospital. Read More 4. ‘Pakistan appealed 60 times to US for halting Op Sindoor,’ claim US documents Documents under America’s FARA show Islamabad contacted US officials, including top administration figures, lawmakers, the Pentagon, and the State Department, nearly 60 times, lobbying to prevent escalation and avert war following the Pahalgam attack. Read More 5. Gang targeting buses with valid permits in Morena arrested In Morena, a gang attacked passenger buses over permit disputes, brutally assaulting drivers and staff. Several buses were vandalised, drivers’ hands and legs were broken, and passengers were threatened. The attacks disrupted bus services on key routes, prompting police to arrest six accused and launch searches for the remaining suspects. Read More 6. MP sees surge in child poisoning from pesticides Children in India are at high risk of accidental poisoning, with pesticides, household chemicals, and medicines posing serious threats. The Poison Information Center (PIC) at AIIMS Bhopal receives urgent calls daily from hospitals and parents across the country. Experts warn that early treatment can save lives, but prevention and awareness are critical. Read More 7. Hindu youth dies after jumping into canal in Bangladesh A 25-year-old Hindu youth died after jumping into a canal while trying to escape a mob in Naogaon district on Tuesday afternoon. The deceased was identified as Mithun Sarkar, a resident of Bhandarpur village. Read More 8. Chief Minister chairs meeting on state development; MPUDC given new responsibility to work on Namami Narmade The Madhya Pradesh Urban Development Company (MPUDC) will now work on the Namami Narmade scheme, similar to the Namami Gange project. A new independent section will be created to develop projects for solid and liquid waste management, environmental improvement, and reuse of treated water along the Narmada river banks. Read More 9. Livelihood crisis worsens in Bhagirathpura amid water contamination The contaminated water crisis in Bhagirathpura, Indore, has gone far beyond a public health emergency. Alongside rising illness, the crisis has disrupted livelihoods, altered daily life, and pushed some families to the brink of migration. Residents say fear, uncertainty and economic distress now define everyday existence in the locality. Read More 10. Bangladeshi board hits back at ‘false’ claims over shifting of T20 World Cup matches The Bangladeshi board categorically denied that ICC had rejected their demands to shift their matches outside India. Earlier on Wednesday, ANI reported that ICC had refused BCB’s demands to shift their matches outside India. Read More