Bhaskar English brings you the biggest updates from Madhya Pradesh and around the world. Here are the top news headlines of the day: 1. ‘Sab ka vikas hoyega’, Sitharaman’s message to citizens; PM Modi says, ‘Budget 2026 lays roadmap for strong defence Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2026 on Sunday, 1 February 2026. The finance minister’s speech began at 11 am in the Lok Sabha and lasted 85 minutes. While, the government didn’t raise income tax exemption limit of Rs 12 lakh, but the finance minister did announce small tax reliefs for common man. Read More 2. Black tomatoes become ‘black gold’ for Betul farmers In Betul district, farmer Anil Verma has grown rare black tomatoes from US seeds. Selling up to ₹1,000 per kg, the antioxidant-rich crop is touted as a superfood and a high-value alternative to traditional tomato farming. Read more 3. Animal abuse video sparks violence in Betul; shops torched, accused held Tension gripped Betul district after a video of animal abuse went viral, triggering protests by Hindu organisations. Two shops were set ablaze in Damjipura. Police arrested the accused and deployed forces, with SP Virendra Jain saying the situation is under control. Read more 4. 17 cancer drugs to be duty-free; prices of e-vehicles, solar panels to fall In the budget, the prices of goods fluctuate slightly only due to the increase or decrease in import duties. Let’s understand what has become cheaper and what has become expensive due to this budget… Read More 5. POS ration scheme faces corruption heat in Madhya Pradesh A scheme meant to ensure transparency in ration distribution in Madhya Pradesh is under scrutiny after M/s Linkwell Tele Systems Private Limited allegedly received ₹191 crore without tender, even five years after its POS machine contract had expired, raising questions over official collusion and loss to the exchequer. Read more 6. Storm, rain alert issued for northern Madhya Pradesh The Meteorological Department has issued a storm and rain alert for 15 northern districts of Madhya Pradesh as a western disturbance triggers four days of mawatha. Hailstorms, gusty winds and dense fog are likely, keeping temperatures low and visibility poor. Read more 7. ‘India will buy Venezuelan oil instead of Iran’, claims Trump US President Donald Trump has claimed that India will now purchase crude oil from Venezuela rather than Iran, stating that an agreement between India and Venezuela has already been struck. Read More 8. Doctor alleges starvation bid to grab property in Jabalpur Ailing senior doctor Hemlata Shrivastava was rescued in Jabalpur after alleging she was denied food and water to seize her property. Following a complaint by the Indian Medical Association, authorities shifted her to a medical college; her condition remains critical. Read more 9. Woman kills husband, dances at wedding in Jhabua A minor woman in Narola village of Jhabua district allegedly strangled her husband with a turban, then dressed as a bride, drank beer and danced at a wedding procession. Police arrested her; family suspects wider conspiracy. Read more 10. Bill Gates denies physical relations with Russian girls Microsoft co-founder and billionaire Bill Gates has denied allegations of having relations with Russian girls and contracting a sexually transmitted disease (STD). The claims appeared in files related to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, suggesting that Gates had sexual relations with Russian girls and subsequently contracted an STD. Read More Post navigation 90-degree bridge under scrutiny:Contractors replaced round pillars by square ones, smooth curve overlooked; 2 engineers under probe Kills husband, dances at wedding party after drinking beer:Jhabua woman dresses like bride in front of his body, tells niece, ‘He is sleeping’
