MP Evening Wrap:MP govt unlikely to implement 64% DA this financial year; India officially condoles Khamenei’s death

Bhaskar English brings you the biggest news from Madhya Pradesh and around the world. Here are the top news headlines of the day-
1. India officially condoles Khamenei’s death: Foreign Secy Misri signs condolence book at Iranian embassy; US says war is ‘far from over’ The US–Israel–Iran war has entered its sixth day. On behalf of the Indian government, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Thursday officially offered condolences on Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s death. He signed the condolence book at the Embassy of Iran in New Delhi. Read more 2. Colourless Holi in Indore’s Bhagirathpura after 35 deaths from contaminated water
Holi celebrations have turned sombre in Bhagirathpura as 35 people died after allegedly drinking contaminated water. Streets that once echoed with festive cheer now reflect grief, with families mourning the loss of loved ones. Read more 3. MP govt unlikely to implement 64% DA this financial year, 12 lakh employees may have to wait longer The Madhya Pradesh Finance Department is unlikely to grant 64% Dearness Allowance under the 7th Pay Commission within the current financial year. Nearly 12 lakh government employees may now have to wait longer as the earlier roadmap has missed its March deadline. Read more 4. Nitish Kumar files Rajya Sabha nomination, vows support to new Bihar government Bihar Chief Minister and JD(U) president Nitish Kumar filed his nomination for the Rajya Sabha at the state assembly. While he pledged support to the new government, RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav criticised the move and termed it a political ‘hijack’. Read more 5. Holi night clash in Jabalpur leaves one injured after stone pelting between two groups Violence erupted in Jabalpur’s Chhoti Omti area during Holi celebrations when two groups clashed and pelted stones. Police rushed to the spot and dispersed the miscreants, while one person sustained injuries in the incident. Read more 6. Gwalior to get MP’s first elevated road over Swarn Rekha river, completion expected by 2027 Madhya Pradesh’s first elevated road will be built in Gwalior over the Swarn Rekha river, stretching 13.85 km. The project is expected to reduce travel time by nearly an hour once completed in 2027. Read more 7. Polling concludes for 275 seats in Nepal Voting has concluded for the Nepal General Elections. According to the primary data by the Election Commission of the country, the final voter turnout was at 60% during these elections. Read more 8. 42-year legal battle over ₹75 railway wire theft ends with acquittal for disabled son A decades-long legal case over an alleged ₹75 railway cable theft has finally concluded after 42 years. The Madhya Pradesh High Court directed railway authorities to resolve the matter after the accused employee and his wife died during the prolonged trial. Read more 9. Indore youth jumps from fifth floor in front of mother, family alleges police slap triggered panic A 23-year-old man died after jumping from the fifth floor of Tapti Complex in Indore’s Chandan Nagar area early Thursday morning. Family members claim he panicked after being slapped by a police officer during questioning. Read more 10. Sensex rebounds nearly 900 points, reclaims 80,000 mark amid recovery in metal and consumer stocks Indian stock markets staged a strong rebound on March 5 after recent geopolitical pressure linked to the Iran conflict. The Sensex rose nearly 900 points to reclaim the 80,000 level, while the Nifty closed 285 points higher. Read more