MP Evening Wrap:SC seeks Centre’s response on plea challenging lifetime immunity to ECs; Death toll rises to 23 in Indore water contamination case more

Bhaskar English brings you the biggest news updates from Madhya Pradesh and around the world. Here are the top news headlines of the day: 1. SC issues notice to Centre, EC: Top court accepts Cong leader’s petition
The Supreme Court on Monday issued notices to the Centre and the Election Commission on a petition filed by Congress leader Jaya Thakur challenging provisions of a 2023 law that grant lifetime legal immunity to the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and Election Commissioners. In her petition, Thakur argued that the provision grants sweeping protection by shielding Election Commissioners from legal action for their entire lifetime in matters related to their official functioning. Read More 2. Death toll reaches 23 in Indore’s tap-polluted water: 3 patients on ventilators, 13 in ICU The death toll from contaminated tap water in Indore rose to 23 on Monday. The latest victim, Bhagwandas Bharne (64), had been undergoing treatment for nearly 10 days. Initially admitted to a private hospital, he was later shifted to Bombay Hospital. Several patients remain critical, with three on ventilators and 13 receiving ICU care. Read More 3. Surya Namaskar held statewide on Vivekananda Jayanti: CM performs yoga in Bhopal, Education Minister joins event in Narsinghpur On Swami Vivekananda Jayanti (National Youth Day), Madhya Pradesh witnessed a statewide mass Surya Namaskar programme on Monday. Students and teachers across all educational institutions performed Surya Namaskar and Pranayama simultaneously following a common signal. The Chief Minister participated with students in Bhopal, while the Education Minister attended the programme in Narsinghpur. Read More 4. Raj Thackeray warns ‘people from UP, Bihar’ against Hindi imposition
Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray, once again raised the issue of Marathi unity while addressing party workers at the Shivtirtha Maidan in Dadar, Mumbai. In his statement, the MNS leader said, “There is a threat to the language, land, and identity of the state.” Read More 5. 1403 people die on National Highway-719: 80 km stretch remains unsafe despite 7 years, dotted with black spots As many as 1,403 people have lost their lives on NH-719, which continues to remain unsafe even after seven years, with black spots appearing nearly every half kilometre. Anil Baghel of Dikhtanpura village in Bhind, who returned from Surat with his wife and son after driving nearly 1,000 km in an auto, lived peacefully for a few days before meeting a tragic fate on this dangerous stretch. Read More 6. Female teacher dances to Bhojpuri song with students sparks outrage: Parents seek action over safety concerns in Shahdol A video showing a female teacher dancing with students to a Bhojpuri song inside a classroom at Mata Shabri Government Girls’ Education Complex in Sohagpur, Shahdol, has gone viral. The clip triggered outrage among parents and locals, who are demanding strict action and raising concerns over student safety. Read More 7. Trump describes himself as ‘Acting President of Venezuela’
US President Donald Trump has described himself as the acting president of Venezuela. He posted on his social media platform, Truth Social, which included a picture of him with the caption, “Acting President of Venezuela.” The post also mentioned that he would assume the position from January 2026. Read More 8. Indore link emerges in MD drugs racket: Factory spread over 3 hectares in Agar Malwa forest, 600 kg chemicals seized An MD drugs factory was busted inside a nursery in Agar Malwa’s Amla area after a raid by the Narcotics Department early Saturday. Police seized 31.25 kg of MD drugs, valued at around ₹10 crore domestically and over ₹50 crore internationally, along with 600 kg of chemicals. The factory was spread across three hectares of forest land. Read More 9. 3-year-old girl kidnapped, raped in Bina: Accused takes survivor in front of minor brother, abandons her in fields Police arrested a 28-year-old man for allegedly kidnapping and raping a three-year-old girl in Khimlasa, Bina. The child was found in critical condition and is undergoing treatment. Her seven-year-old brother’s alertness helped save her life after the accused abandoned her in fields following the assault on Sunday evening. Read more 10. Iran calls attack on military as ‘planned’: Labels unrest a ‘terrorist war against the country’ Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Monday described the ongoing unrest in the country as a “terrorist war,” claiming the violence is not a protest movement but a planned campaign against the state. Araghchi said terrorist elements have targeted government buildings, police stations, and business-related sites, with operations carefully coordinated. Read More