MP Evening Wrap:Gwalior inspector booked for rape after befriending widow online; Asha Bhosle’s funeral held with state honours 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. Asha Bhosle’s funeral held with state honours Singer Asha Bhosle’s funeral was held at Shivaji Park in Mumbai on Monday evening. She passed away on Sunday at Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai at 92. Read More 2. Rape case against inspector in Gwalior: befriends widow online, assaults on marriage pretext A Gwalior police inspector has been booked for rape after a widow alleged he befriended her online, hid his marriage and exploited her on a false promise. The accused is absconding, phone switched off. FIR registered, departmental action initiated, police continuing investigation. Read More 3. 10-minute halt turns fatal in Dindori: speeding tanker kills five, bodies scattered Five people were killed after a speeding tanker ran over them on NH-45 in Dindori while they stood roadside after a puncture. Victims were returning from a function. Accused driver arrested, claimed dozing off. Injured survivor said brief stop turned fatal. Read More 4. US warns vessels in Hormuz blockade area may be intercepted or captured, neutral transit unaffected US Central Command says any vessel entering or leaving Iranian ports in the Gulf of Oman, Arabian Sea and Strait of Hormuz blockade zone may be intercepted or captured, while neutral transit remains unaffected. Iran calls the move illegal piracy, as crude oil prices surge above $100 per barrel globally. Read More 5. Railways books seat but no coach attached: seniors sit near toilet, ₹15,000 compensation ordered 4 senior citizens were forced to sit near a toilet in a general coach despite confirmed tickets as the reserved coach was missing. The Bhopal consumer panel termed it service deficiency and ordered Railways to pay ₹15,000 compensation after failing to prove coach attachment. Read More 6. History-sheeter’s house torched with petrol in Ujjain; over 12 miscreants involved, 2 injured while fleeing A history-sheeter’s house in Ujjain was set ablaze by over 12 armed miscreants amid gang rivalry. CCTV shows petrol poured before ignition. Two attackers caught fire while fleeing. Police are identifying accused, say arrests soon; firing also reported, minor girl narrowly escaped. Read More 7. Asaduddin Owaisi says Narendra Modi, Mamata Banerjee are same coin, alleges injustice AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi calls Narendra Modi and Mamata Banerjee same coin, alleges injustice to Bengali Muslims; BJP leaders including Amit Shah attack TMC over border fencing, scams, and poll claims, while TMC and opposition exchange sharp accusations in Bengal campaign. Read More 8. Bhopal civic body produces CNG from sugarcane waste; 15–20 tonnes daily, cheaper fuel assured Bhopal civic body has begun producing CNG from sugarcane waste, generating 15–20 tonnes daily in summer. Private firm collects waste, cutting transport costs. Fuel will be cheaper than market rates, meeting over 65% of demand. Initiative ensures faster disposal and improved city cleanliness. Read More 9. 5 youths in Bhopal addicted to human blood; doctors warn of ‘vampire-like’ condition, urge counselling Five youths in Bhopal sought treatment for blood addiction at Gandhi Medical College between January and April. Aged 18–25, they showed similar behaviour, turning aggressive when stopped. Doctors link it to curiosity, myths and illegal networks, term it dangerous, and stress counselling as study continues. Read More 10. PM Modi calls women’s reservation key 21st-century decision; says long wait ends, special session from April 16 The government will convene a special session of Parliament from April 16 to 18 to move forward on the implementation of the women’s reservation framework. The proposed legislation aims to increase women’s representation in the Lok Sabha and state legislative assemblies. Read More