MP Evening Wrap:Guest teachers protest in Bhopal demanding regularisation; 90% voter turnout till 5pm in WB Phase 2 polling

Bhaskar English brings you the biggest news updates from Madhya Pradesh and around the world. Here are the top headlines:

1. Voting ends for West Bengal 2nd phase, 90% voter turnout till 5pm Voting in the second phase for 142 seats in West Bengal has concluded. By 5 pm, 90% voter turnout was recorded. Several incidents of violence, lathi charge, sloganeering, and alleged tampering with EVMs have been reported from multiple assembly constituencies. Read More 2. Guest teachers protest in Bhopal, accuse Govt of breaking promises Thousands of guest teachers from across the state, under the banner of the Guest Teachers United Front, staged a protest in Bhopal on Wednesday against the government’s breach of promises. Read More 3. Heatstroke dehydration cases rise up 20-25% in Indore Due to temperatures consistently staying above 40 degrees, cases of heatstroke and dehydration have increased. In the MYH OPD, 20 to 25 percent more patients have started arriving. Read More 4. PM Modi inaugurates Ganga Expressway, targets opposition Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Uttar Pradesh’s longest Ganga Expressway from Hardoi. He planted a sapling along the expressway and also walked on it with CM Yogi. Read more 5. Fake Ayushman cards racket spreads across MP A major investigation has uncovered a widespread syndicate manipulating govt systems in MP to fraudulently generate Ayushman Bharat health cards for ineligible individuals, often within an hour and for a fee. Read More 6. Sonam Raghuvanshi granted bail, but can’t come Indore
A significant development has emerged in the murder case of Indore-based transport businessman Raja Raghuvanshi. Sonam Raghuvanshi, has been granted bail by a court in Shillong, after nearly 320 days in custody. Read More 7. Pakistanis use gas-filled balloons for cooking In Karachi, a severe gas shortage has forced residents to adopt an unusual and risky method of cooking food using plastic balloons filled with gas. Read More 8. Congress may face setback in Nirmala Sapre case in court The case involving Congress MLA Nirmala Sapre from the Bina constituency in Sagar district is scheduled for hearing in the High Court on April 29. Read More 9. Sex change cases rise in Madhya Pradesh In Madhya Pradesh, particularly at AIIMS Bhopal, an increasing number of young men are undergoing gender-affirming surgeries to transition into women. Read More 10. Sensex jumps 609 pts; Nifty adds 182 pts; auto shares spearhead rally The share market closed on a strong footing on Wednesday, April 29, 2026. The Sensex settled at 77,496.36 level with a gain of 609 points. Read More