MP Evening Wrap:Ken-Betwa protest disrupts lives; Trump says US team heading to Pak for talks tomorrow 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. Trump says US team heading to Pak for talks tomorrow Pakistan has tightened security ahead of possible talks between the US and Iran, with a large number of police and security forces deployed in Islamabad and surrounding areas. Read More 2. Ken Betwa protest disrupts lives; demolition threat forces wedding to be skipped Ken–Betwa protest spotlighted activists Amit Bhatnagar and Divya Ahirwar, who stayed with displaced villagers despite hardships. Amit faces demolition threats at home, while Divya skipped her brother’s wedding and exam. Villagers oppose displacement terms, demanding better rehabilitation and compensation. Read more 3. Water plan for 75,000 families cleared but faces uncertainty without central scheme Bhopal Municipal Corporation has approved a ₹874 crore plan to provide private water connections to 75,000 families in 829 colonies, replacing bulk supply. However, lack of a central policy, funding constraints, internal disputes and falling expenditure raise doubts over implementation. Read more 4. Modi targets TMC over infiltrators; Mamata alleges misuse, to approach Election Commission West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee on Sunday strongly criticised PM Modi’s address, calling it misleading and describing it as “cowardly, hypocritical, fork-tongued”. Read More 5. Woman wins ancestral land case, still hopes to trace father declared civilly dead Chanchal Sisodia won a five-year legal battle after a court declared her missing father civilly dead, securing ancestral land rights. Despite the verdict, she seeks to trace her father and uncle, missing for decades, and has urged authorities to assist in the search. Read more 6. Mother donates liver to save 5-year-old, families share transplant journeys in Indore On World Liver Day, Indore hosted a “Celebration of Life” event where transplant recipients and donors shared experiences. A mother saved her 5-year-old son through liver donation. Experts warned of rising liver diseases, citing poor lifestyles, low awareness, and a huge gap in transplant availability. Read more 7. Shreyas Iyer leads race for India T20I captaincy after Surya, Agarkar extended till 2027 Amid the IPL season, Shreyas Iyer has emerged as a leading contender for India’s next T20I captaincy, with selectors closely tracking his leadership form. Meanwhile, the BCCI has extended chief selector Ajit Agarkar’s tenure till 2027, aiming for stability ahead of the upcoming ODI World Cup. Read More 8. Retired officer’s son poses as fake guru, exposed after failing Gita recital A ‘Divya Darbar’ in MP’s Mauganj draws crowds with claims of curing serious illnesses through faith. An investigation found a pre-managed slip system, ₹500 registration-linked name calling, and failed reality checks, exposing misleading practices. Experts warned such claims can harm patients and promote superstition. Read more 9. 4 friends killed as tractor overturns into pit during Dindori–Anuppur trip Four youths from Dindori died after a tractor overturned into a roadside ditch in Anuppur on Sunday morning. Trapped under the engine and trolley, their bodies were recovered using a JCB. Police have registered a case and launched an investigation. Read more 10. Deepika Padukone announces second pregnancy Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone announced her second pregnancy on Sunday. A picture of their daughter Dua was shared on Deepika and Ranveer’s Instagram handles, in which Dua is holding a pregnancy test kit showing a positive result. Read More