Bhaskar English brings you the biggest news from Madhya Pradesh and around the world. Here are the top news headlines of the day: 1. Maharashtra civic polls 2026; voting in 29 corporations concludes Voting was held today in 29 municipal corporations across Maharashtra. According to the State Election Commission, 41.08% voter turnout was recorded by 3:30 pm. The results of the elections are expected to be declared on Friday. Read More 2. Chinese Manjha injures several on Makar Sankranti across MP Banned glass-coated Chinese manjha left at least eight people seriously injured in Indore and Ujjain as kite flying peaked on Makar Sankranti. Several bikers suffered deep throat and facial cuts, prompting the High Court to take up the matter on January 16. Read More 3. Shahdol Naib Tehsildar alleges Sand Mafia surveillance, fears attack A Naib Tehsildar in Shahdol has claimed he is being constantly followed by vehicles linked to the sand mafia after a recent deadly attack. Citing severe mental stress and fear for his life, he said the situation is affecting his ability to perform official duties. Read More 4. SC stays Mamata govt’s probe against ED officials Supreme Court on Thursday began hearing a case related to the IPAC raids, filed by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) against the West Bengal government and Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. The ED has sought a CBI investigation against Mamata and West Bengal police officials. Read More 5. MD Drug Factory masquerading as nursery busted in Agar Malwa Police have busted a large MD drug manufacturing unit operating under the cover of a plant nursery in Agar Malwa district. Over 31 kg of narcotics worth more than ₹50 crore were seized, though the industry was registered in Indore. Read More 6. 260 cows slaughtered, 26 tonnes of beef seized in Bhopal Authorities recovered 26 tonnes of beef in Bhopal, allegedly linked to the slaughter of around 260 cows at a government-run facility. The accused contractor reportedly amassed huge wealth, secured government contracts and travelled abroad for gambling. Read More 7. US warships move towards Iran amid anti-regime protests Amid ongoing anti-government protests in Iran, America is preparing to increase its military presence around Iran. The USS Abraham Lincoln reportedly is the aircraft carrier that is on the move and has departed from the South China Sea towards the Middle East. Read More 8. 99 million litres of sewage flow daily into drains, HC orders halt The Pollution Control Board has flagged dangerously contaminated drain water in Jabalpur, with 99 million litres of sewage flowing daily. The High Court has ordered an immediate halt to the discharge following a PIL on vegetable cultivation using polluted water. Read More 9. Five killed, 12 injured in tractor-trolley crash in Bhopal Five people were killed on the spot and 12 injured when a tractor-trolley collided head-on with a loading vehicle in Bhopal. The victims, including an entire family, were travelling to attend a relative’s funeral. Read More 10. Suryakumar Yadav’s fan files ₹100-crore defamation case against Khushi Mukherjee Suryakumar Yadav’s fan Faizan Ansari has filed a ₹100 crore defamation case against actress Khushi Mukherjee on 13 January after she made allegations against the Indian T20I captain. In an earlier interview, Mukherjee had claimed that Suryakumar ‘used to message me a lot’. Read More Post navigation India and New Zealand players reach Indore:Rohit and Virat spotted at airport; both teams to clash at Holkar Stadium on January 18 ‘Even if you die, I won’t come,’ says wife:Man hangs himself in Narsinghpur; accuses in-laws of assault in video before suicide
