Bhaskar English brings you the biggest news from Madhya Pradesh and around the world. Here are the top news headlines of the day: 1. BJP releases second list for WB assembly elections The Bharatiya Janata Party has announced candidates for 111 Assembly seats in West Bengal in its latest list. Rekha Patra, who did not contest from Sandeshkhali this time, has been fielded from Hingalganj. Former Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Nisith Pramanik has been nominated from Mathabhanga. Read More 2. CM meets indore fire victims: survivor flags 90-minute delay in fire brigade Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav met Indore fire victims, assuring support. A survivor alleged a 1–1.5 hour fire brigade delay and major lapses in response. He claimed a short circuit, not EV charging, caused the blaze. The CM said IIT experts will be consulted to prevent such tragedies. Read more 3. SC relief for Vijaypur MLA Mukesh Malhotra, but with curbs The Supreme Court upheld Congress’s Mukesh Malhotra as Vijaypur MLA, overturning the Madhya Pradesh High Court order. However, it barred him from voting in Rajya Sabha polls and withheld his salary until final adjudication, with the next hearing scheduled for July 23. Read more 4. Kuwait’s key oil refinery hit by drone strike As the US-Israel and Iran conflict entered its 20th day on Thursday, a drone attack set a second oil refinery ablaze. The refinery is being identified as the Mina Abdullah refinery. The nearby Mina Al-Ahmadi refinery earlier caught fire after a drone attack. Read More 5. Toppers face job loss over form error: 10,000 affected in MP teacher recruitment Thousands of candidates, including a state topper, may lose primary teacher jobs in Madhya Pradesh after selecting the wrong qualification in application forms. Over 10,000 made the error, with 1,000 in merit lists now facing possible rejection during document verification. Read more 6. Farmer killed in thresher mishap in MP A farmer died after being trapped in a wheat thresher in Raisen’s Bari area on Thursday. The machine severed his neck and crushed bones, leaving the body in two parts. Police recovered the remains with locals’ help and sent them for post-mortem. Read more 7. Indian Railways crack down on unauthorised vendors Indian Railways has rolled out QR code-enabled identity cards and digitally traceable food packaging to eliminate unauthorised vending and ensure verified catering services onboard trains. Unauthorised hawking in passenger areas is prohibited and punishable under Section 144 of the Railways Act, 1989. Read More 8. Monalisa row deepens; minor claim sparks probe demand Filmmaker Sanoj Mishra reached Bhopal with Monalisa’s family, met CM Mohan Yadav and alleged she is a minor. He sought a medical probe and investigation into an alleged PFI link, while authorities are yet to verify the claims. Read more 9. BJP leaders dance at Indore camp, video sparks row A video from a BJP training camp in Indore shows leaders, including MLA Golu Shukla, dancing as money is showered. Shared online, it has drawn criticism from Congress, which called the celebration insensitive amid recent tragedies in the city. Read more 10. Ajit Agarkar urges BCCI to extend tenure till 2027 WC Men’s senior selection committee’s chairman Ajit Agarkar is looking for another extension from BCCI after Team India successfully defended the T20 World Cup trophy at home this year on 8 March. Notably, after Men in Blue won the 2024 T20 World Cup and 2025 Champions Trophy, the Board of Control for Cricket in India rewarded the ex-cricketer with a one-year extension. Read More Post navigation Newborn declared dead, later ‘found breathing’:Father films ‘alive’ infant in NICU; family alleges negligence at Hamidia Hospital MP minister plays kabaddi in saree at Mandla event:Sampatiya Uike attempts raids, calls for women’s participation in traditional sports
