MP Evening Wrap:8 dead in Rajasthan chemical factory explosion; MP drops 1.66 lakh Kisan Samman Nidhi beneficiaries 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. Rajasthan chemical factory blast leaves 8 dead 8 workers were burnt alive in a fire at a chemical factory in Bhiwadi (Khairthal–Tijara), and their bodies have been recovered. One worker is still believed to be trapped inside. Around 25 workers were present at the factory when the incident occurred on Monday morning in the Khushkhera Karauli Industrial Area. Read More 2. 1.66 lakh farmers removed from MP Kisan Samman Nidhi; budget cut ₹93.77 crore Over 1.66 lakh farmers in Madhya Pradesh have been removed from the Kisan Samman Nidhi beneficiary list in three years, reducing beneficiaries from 83.48 lakh to 81.81 lakh. The state’s allocation fell by ₹93.77 crore, while Congress alleged farmers are being gradually excluded. Read more 3. MP Assembly Budget session begins with uproar; Opposition protests Governor’s address, House adjourned The Madhya Pradesh Assembly Budget session began with opposition protests during Governor Mangubhai Patel’s address, disrupting proceedings. Amid sloganeering, the House was adjourned till the next day. The Governor outlined development plans, investment targets, welfare schemes, and the goal of making the state a $2-trillion economy by 2047. Read more 4. PM welcomes world leaders in India AI Impact Summit 2026 From presidents and prime ministers to tech CEOs and researchers, the world has landed in India’s capital for the India AI Impact Summit 2026, turning Bharat Mandapam into the centre of global AI conversations. This is the first major AI summit hosted in the Global South, and India is positioning itself not just as a participant but as a rule-maker in the AI era. Read More 5. Former sarpanch crushed, dragged 50 metres by truck in Satna; driver flees scene A former sarpanch was killed after a speeding truck ran over him and dragged his body for 50 metres on the Satna–Chitrakoot highway near Royani Mod. Locals chased and stopped the vehicle, but the driver fled. Police seized the truck and launched a search for the accused. Read more 6. Missing cousins resurface after marriage; say decision mutual, urge families not to harass husbands Two cousins missing since February 9 in Chhatarpur released videos saying they married cousin brothers by choice. They claimed to be adults, denied any pressure, and appealed to families not to harass their husbands or in-laws. Police said further action will follow after recording their statements. Read more 7. Rahman govt may probe Yunus over asset rise; wealth up 11%, 18 ministers report increase
Bangladesh’s new Tarique Rahman government may order a probe into former interim chief Muhammad Yunus after his assets rose 11% to ₹12.5 crore in one year. Assets of 18 out of 21 ministers also increased, prompting scrutiny and possible investigation by a government-appointed committee. Read More 8. Couple withdraws divorce plea on Valentine’s Day; reunites after counselling in Indore Family Court A doctor and engineer couple withdrew their divorce plea in Indore Family Court after counselling by Judge RK Jain. Married in 2021, they reconciled during the Valentine’s Day hearing, exchanged roses in court, and agreed to live together again, ending the legal dispute. Read more 9. Class 11 student alleges rape, blackmail and conversion pressure; minor hospitalised, SIT yet to record statement A Class 11 student in Bhopal alleged rape, blackmail and pressure for conversion. The minor was hospitalised for four days due to trauma and remains unable to give a statement. Police arrested the accused, formed an SIT, and are searching for a mobile phone containing key evidence. Read more 10. India’s wholesale inflation rises to 10-month high Wholesale inflation (WPI) increased to 1.81% in January. Earlier in December, the wholesale inflation rate was 0.83%. This is the highest in 10 months. It was at 2.05% in March 2025. The commerce ministry released wholesale inflation figures on Monday, February 16, 2026. Read More