MP Evening Wrap:EC announces poll dates for 5 assemblies; WB in 2 phases; Severe LPG shortage leaves residents queuing for hours 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. EC announces Assembly poll schedule; WB elections in 2 phases The Election Commission on Sunday announced the schedule for Assembly elections. Polling in Kerala, Assam and Puducherry will be held in a single phase on April 9. Tamil Nadu will also vote in a single phase on April 23. West Bengal will go to the polls in two phases — on April 23 and April 29. Votes will be counted on May 4. Read More 2. LPG shortage hits MP: hotels cut menus, residents queue for hours A severe LPG shortage across Madhya Pradesh has disrupted homes and hotels, with people waiting up to eight hours for cylinders. Many restaurants in Bhopal and Indore have reduced menus, while households are cooking on induction stoves. Authorities claim supply checks are underway in some districts. Read more 3. Centre declines pension hike under NSAP, setback for 22 lakh MP beneficiaries The Centre has informed the Rajya Sabha that there is no proposal to increase pensions under the National Social Assistance Programme, affecting about 22.5 lakh beneficiaries in Madhya Pradesh. Studies had recommended raising support, but the government has maintained the current assistance despite rising inflation. Read more 4. Iran says, ‘Epstein gang plots 9/11-style attack to blame us’ Today is the 16th day of the war involving the United States, Israel and Iran. Senior Iranian official Ali Larijani has claimed that people linked to Jeffrey Epstein are planning an attack similar to the 9/11 attack on the World Trade Centre in 2001. He said there could be attempts to blame Iran for such an attack. Read More 5. Firing outside Bhopal’s Hamidia hospital sparks security questions, eyewitness speaks Gunmen opened fire outside the emergency gate of Hamidia Hospital in Bhopal, injuring a man in the leg. An eyewitness claimed police present inside did not come out during the attack. Police said internal security is handled by hospital guards as CCTV footage of the incident surfaced. Read more 6. Infertility test reveals XY chromosomes in Bhopal woman; husband stands by
A medical examination in Bhopal revealed that a woman undergoing infertility treatment had XY chromosomes and underdeveloped testes instead of ovaries. The couple approached AIIMS Bhopal for treatment. Her defence officer husband chose to support her and continue their life together despite the diagnosis. Read more 7. Top 10 companies’ market value shrinks ₹4.48 lakh crore The value of the country’s 10 largest companies by market capitalisation decreased by ₹4.48 lakh crore in last week’s trading. During this period, SBI’s value decreased the most. SBI’s market cap decreased by ₹89,306 crore to ₹9.66 lakh crore. HDFC Bank’s market cap decreased by ₹61,715 crore to ₹12.57 lakh crore. Read More 8. Scindia holds girl’s hand during HPV vaccination at Guna hospital Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia comforted a nervous girl during an HPV vaccination at Myana Civil Hospital in Guna on Sunday. Holding her hand, he reassured her before the injection. The district administration is running a campaign to vaccinate girls up to 14 against cervical cancer. Read more 9. Father killed, son critically injured after wedding dispute in MP
A 40-year-old man was killed and his son critically injured after five men allegedly attacked them following a dispute at a wedding in Sagar district. The assailants beat them with a bicycle chain and crushed the father with a stone. Police have begun an investigation. Read more 10. Jay Shah breaks silence on Pak, B’desh’s T20 WC boycott saga International Cricket Council (ICC) chairman Jay Shah addressed the uncertainty that dominated headlines ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026. The tournament, which ended on 8 March, saw India lift a record-extending third title, beating New Zealand in the final. Read More