Bhaskar English brings you the biggest news from Madhya Pradesh and around the world. Here are the top news headlines of the day: 1. Jaishankar says dialogue only way to peace in West Asia; Kharge demands discussion on energy security External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar informed Parliament on Monday that India allowed the Iranian naval vessel IRIS Lavan to dock at Kochi, citing humanitarian reasons amid rising tensions in West Asia. Read More 2. Firecracker blast near CM Yadav’s stage triggers panic at Ujjain Rang Panchami event A loud firecracker blast during the Shri Krishna–Sudama Rangotsav Ger procession in Ujjain triggered panic near the stage where Chief Minister Mohan Yadav was present. Eight people were injured as a stampede-like situation briefly developed after a colour smoke “sky shot” firecracker exploded near a crowded road divider. Read more 3. Hormuz Strait closure hits MP banana exports; prices crash, farmers stare at heavy losses The ongoing America–Israel–Iran conflict has begun affecting Madhya Pradesh’s farm exports. After Iran reportedly closed the Hormuz Strait, shipments to the Middle East have stalled, leaving consignments stuck at Mumbai port. Banana prices have crashed from ₹2,200 to ₹1,200 per quintal, hitting farmers in Barwani, Burhanpur, Dhar and Khargone. Read more 4. Iran says war ‘not a choice but necessity’; Putin congratulates Iran’s new supreme leader Iranian foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said discussions of such a topic was “irrelevant” as military confrontations continue. “We did not initiate or start this war,” he added. “It is not a war of choice. it is a war of necessity that was imposed on us.”. Read More 5. World Cup victory celebrations turn violent in MP; clashes in Dewas, Ujjain leave several injured Celebrations after India’s T20 World Cup victory turned chaotic in parts of Madhya Pradesh. Clashes and firecracker explosions during gatherings in Dewas, Ujjain and Shajapur left around a dozen people injured, including two security personnel. Police detained four suspects and are scanning CCTV footage to identify others. Read more 6. Wife, lover held for husband’s murder after love marriage in Morena Police in Morena’s Sihonia have solved a blind murder case within four days, arresting the victim’s wife Khushi Mahaur and her neighbour-lover Vikram Parmar. The duo allegedly killed Lovkush Mahaur as he opposed their relationship. Police recovered the pistol used in the crime. Read more 7. Global oil prices soars past $115 per barrel; rise to highest level after 2022 Crude oil prices in the international market have reached a three-and-a-half-year high due to the ongoing war between US-Israel and Iran in the West Asia. On Sunday, Brent crude prices crossed the $100 per barrel level. Previously, crude oil had crossed $100 in 2022. Read More 8. ‘Hello’ on Facebook leads to honey trap; trader robbed of ₹12 lakh jewellery A Rajasthan auto-parts businessman lost jewellery worth ₹12 lakh after a honey-trap gang lured him through Facebook and called him to a flat in Gwalior. Police arrested four accused, including two women, and linked the gang to Indore. Investigation is underway. Read more 9. 8,000 MP junior doctors begin strike; OPD, routine surgeries likely to halt Around 8,000 resident doctors in government medical colleges across Madhya Pradesh began a strike on Monday demanding implementation of pending stipend revisions. OPD services and routine surgeries may remain suspended, while only emergency and critically ill patients will be treated, potentially delaying scheduled procedures. Read more 10. Ishan Kishan dedicates World Cup win to late cousin Ishan Kishan has played a crucial role in the match by scoring a half-century. But after the game, he revealed that he had gone through a very difficult personal moment just a day before the final. He shared that he lost his cousin sister in a tragic car accident the day before the summit clash. Read More Post navigation Dhirendra Shastri says some people will say ‘Baba, don’t return’:Plans 21 days of meditation in Badrinath; yesterday’s remark on sevadar row Man reaches High Court carrying foetus after wife’s miscarriage:Claims repeated attacks after contesting elections, says police took no action
