Bhaskar English brings you the biggest updates from Madhya Pradesh and around the world. Here are the top news headlines of the day: 1. NCP leaders meet Devendra Fadnavis After the demise of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, discussions have intensified over giving his post to his wife, a possible merger of the two NCP factions, and the redistribution of key portfolios. Amid these demands, an NCP leader met Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis at his official residence, Varsha Bungalow. Read more 2. Ayushman Bharat scam – GM and CEO’s PA face action:5 hospitals derecognized after Bhaskar report; Health Minister Rajendra Shukla orders crackdown The Madhya Pradesh government has taken strict action in the Ayushman Bharat scheme following revelations of large-scale corruption exposed in an investigation by Dainik Bhaskar team. Read More 3. Sudden death of two Indore youths exposes gas geyser risks: Postmortem confirms carbon monoxide poisoning; third such case in 6 months; experts say many cases go unreported With the extended winter season prompting increased use of gas geysers, an unseen and silent danger has emerged inside city homes. In the past one month, two 20-year-old youths in Indore lost their lives while bathing, not due to illness or heart attack as initially suspected, but because of toxic carbon monoxide gas released from gas geysers operating in closed bathrooms. Read More 4. SC mandates free sanitary pads distribution, separate toilets in schools The Supreme Court directed all private and government schools in the country to provide free sanitary pads to girls. Schools must have separate washrooms for boys and girls. Schools failing to comply will have their recognition revoked. Read more 5. Vijayvargiya’s character-building remark sparks controversy in MP: Cong leader Sajjan Verma targets minister personally, says he has “lost balance” Madhya Pradesh Urban Development and Housing Minister Kailash Vijayvargiya has once again courted controversy over a statement made during a programme at Vaishnav University, where he was speaking on children’s character building. An example cited by the minister during his address has drawn sharp political reactions. Read More 6. CCTV reveals elderly man was run over twice in Morena: Death initially treated as accident; 7 days after cremation, footage raises suspicion of murder The death of an elderly man near Balaji Palace Marriage Garden in Morena has taken a dramatic turn after CCTV footage surfaced seven days after the incident. What was initially believed to be a road accident is now being questioned, as footage shows the victim was run over by two vehicles one after another. Read More 7. Trump claims Putin halted attack on Ukraine at his request US President Donald Trump said on Thursday at the White House that he personally requested Russian President Vladimir Putin to halt attacks on the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, for one week due to extreme winter conditions. Read more 8. MP’s expectations from Union Budget: State seeks ₹20,000 crore for Simhastha, ₹8,600 crore for water projects and scholarship schemes Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Union Budget on February 1. Ahead of it, states have intensified their demands, and Madhya Pradesh, burdened with a debt of over Rs 4.5 lakh crore, has once again approached the Centre with key financial requests. Read More 9. BJP leader resigns after assault allegations in MP: Cong protests, victim family seeks justice as videos show attack on woman leader’s daughter in Nagod In the Nagod area of Satna district, BJP Mandal President Pulkit Tandon assaulted and misbehaved with a female party office-bearer and her daughter. The incident took place on the night of January 27 at around 10 pm. Read More 10. Bangladesh cancels land allotment for Indian SEZ Bangladesh has cancelled the land allotment for a Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Chittagong that was earlier given to India. The Yunus-led government has now handed over the land to China to set up a drone manufacturing facility. Read more Post navigation Minor students party with liquor in govt hostel, VIDEO surfaces:Boys dance with girls on campus; says, ‘When wardens are absent, we enjoy like this’ Two youths tied to pole and beaten inside Ratlam crematorium:Video shows attack after being accused of practising black magic, police say no complaint received yet
