MP Evening Wrap:Police question 12 people in Indore fire case; Mamata releases manifesto for polls, claims ‘unofficial President’s Rule’ imposed in state 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. Gas shortages hit migrant labourers in Gujarat The impact of the ongoing war in the Middle East has started showing in India. In Gujarat, due to a shortage of cooking gas, street food stalls and small hotels eateries are closing down, leaving the traders unemployed. Additionally, labourers from UP-Bihar and thousands of students are forced to return home in this crisis. Read More 2. Indore fire tragedy probe intensifies, 12 people questioned Around eight members of the Pugalia family died in a massive fire at Arham Villa in Brajeshwari NX, Indore. Following the incident, police recorded statements of over a dozen people on Wednesday and Thursday, while statements of Manoj Pugalia’s wife, Sunita, son Saurabh, and youngest brother are likely to be taken on Friday. In the initial probe, the fire is believed to have been caused by a short circuit, though a special team may be formed for a detailed investigation. Read More 3. Barricading starts for elevated corridor construction on AB Road With the removal of the BRTS system on AB Road, most bus stops have already been demolished, and the remaining ones will be removed within the next 10 days. However, public inconvenience has not reduced, as barricading is being done by the construction company for an elevated corridor along a crucial 7.40 km stretch where the bus lane existed. As a result, all vehicles will run in mixed lanes for nearly two years. Read More 4. SC dismisses PIL against Vantara, upholds SIT findings The Supreme Court dismissed a foundation’s petition filed against Vantara. The court said that there was no violation of any domestic and international laws in Vantara. This petition against Vantara was filed by a foundation named Karunartham Viram. Read More 5. MP HC acquits Katni trader in rape case, says, ‘live-in relationship was consensual’ If two adults willingly live together in a consensual live-in relationship, a later rape complaint after a dispute is not appropriate. Stating this, the MP High Court has granted relief to a Katni cloth merchant accused of rape, quashing the FIR and acquitting him on March 17. Read More 6. Blaze engulfs quilt mattress shop in Bhopal’s Katara Hills A quilt-mattress shop located in Katara Hills, Bhopal, caught fire late at night. The fire was so fierce that flames rose up to 20 feet. According to eyewitnesses, the fire could have been controlled quickly, but the fire brigade arrived at the scene about 45 minutes late. Read More 7. OMCs increase premium grade petrol prices by over ₹2/litre Oil companies have increased the prices of premium petrol, such as Speed and Power, by ₹2.09-₹2.35 per litre on Friday. This increase is due to the rise in crude oil prices caused by the US-Israel and Iran war. Premium petrol is sold under the names Speed by BPCL, Power by HPCL, and XP95 by IOCL. Read More 8. MP Congress chief Jitu Patwari opts out of Rajya Sabha race Madhya Pradesh Congress president Jitu Patwari, said he will not go to the Rajya Sabha. Addressing the press conference on Friday in Bhopal, Patwari said that the party president’s role is very demanding and requires full-time commitment. “Anyone except me can go to the Rajya Sabha,” he said, adding that there is no need for the media or BJP to worry. Read More 9. Girl travels 1500 km to meet Snapchat lover, left home for Ludhiana with just ₹4000 A minor girl from Pandhurna traveled around 1500 km to Ludhiana to meet her boyfriend. She left home without informing her family on December 20, 2025. Her family filed a missing persons complaint the next day. Read More 10. Mamata releases TMC manifesto, Bengal CM claims ‘unofficial President’s Rule’ imposed in state Mamata Banerjee, Chief Minister of West Bengal and head of the All India Trinamool Congress (TMC), released the party’s manifesto for the state Assembly elections in Kolkata on Friday. Read More