MP Evening Wrap:Fire safety lapses risk patients in Indore; Iran claims shot down ‘enemy’ F-15 jet near Hormuz more

1. Iran claims shot down ‘enemy’ F-15 jet near Hormuz Iran’s representative to the International Maritime Organization Ali Mousavi says foreign vessels can continue to pass through the Strait of Hormuz with coordination from the Iranian authorities for security arrangements. Read More 2. Fire safety lapses risk patients in Indore: No basic measures in PC Sethi, 11 major hospitals Patients in 12 major Indore hospitals, including PC Sethi, face fire risks due to missing safety measures, an RTI reveals. Despite a recent fatal blaze, lapses persist. Authorities trade blame, while several hospitals lack fire NOCs. Complaints made, but no action yet; past safety directives remain unimplemented. Read more 3. Ujjain’s 138-year-old Kothi Palace to become museum; ₹20 crore project planned Ujjain’s 138-year-old Kothi Palace will be transformed into the Veer Bharat Museum with a ₹20 crore investment. The project will blend heritage with modern design, featuring immersive exhibits on India’s history, freedom fighters and spiritual leaders. Expected within a year, it aims to boost tourism. Read more 4. PM Modi becomes longest-serving head of government Prime Minister Narendra Modi has become the longest-serving head of government in India. By completing 8,931 days as head of government, both as Chief Minister of Gujarat and as Prime Minister Read More 5. Bageshwar Maharaj seeks death penalty in Mathura killing: Calls Farsa Baba a ‘cow protector’, says speaking for Sanatan invites threats Bageshwar Maharaj has demanded the death penalty over the killing of ‘Farsa Wale Baba’ in Mathura, calling him a cow protector. While aides allege he was run over by cattle smugglers, police term it a fog-related road accident. The incident triggered protests and a highway blockade. Read more 6. Sofa foam mistaken for child’s body in Indore EV fire; Tanay’s remains still missing A major revelation in Indore’s EV fire case shows what was thought to be six-year-old Tanay’s body was sofa foam; only one leg was recovered, with parts still missing. The post-mortem confirms all eight deaths were due to smoke and burns, not electrocution. Forensic teams have resumed searches. Read more 7. LPG from US, crude from Russia reach India A cargo ship carrying liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) from Texas, US, arrived at Mangalore Port on Sunday. Meanwhile, a ship from Russia carrying crude oil also reached India. Read More 8. Indore flutist once praised by Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia now bedridden; ₹85 lakh payout ordered A promising flute player in Indore was left mentally impaired and bedridden after a 2018 truck crash. Suffering 80% disability, he remains dependent on family. After years of legal battle, a court ordered ₹59 lakh compensation (₹85 lakh with interest) from the insurance company. Read more 9. Father who placed foetus on judge’s desk says FIR still not filed, seeks justice Dayashankar Pandey from Rewa alleges his pregnant wife miscarried after a deliberate road attack, but says police have yet to file an FIR despite repeated attempts. He approached court with the foetus seeking justice. Police cite procedural reasons; the High Court dismissed his plea, advising legal alternatives. Read more 10. Air travel prices may go up soon, Civil Aviation Ministry lifts airfare cap Airline companies will be able to increase domestic flight fares according to seat demand as the Civil Aviation Ministry has removed the cap on airfares. Read More