Bhaskar English brings you the biggest news from Madhya Pradesh and around the world. Here are the top news headlines of the day: 1. Bengal’s new CM to take oath on May 9 For the first time in West Bengal’s history, the BJP is set to form the government. According to BJP state president Samik Bhattacharya, the new government will take oath on May 9. Read more 2. 2 Rajya Sabha MPs from Madhya Pradesh quota lose Assembly polls in South In the election results of five states, BJP got a big victory in West Bengal, Assam and Puducherry. At the same time, two Rajya Sabha MPs from the MP quota faced a crushing defeat in the electoral battle of South India.Read more 3. After Sonam, hearing on lover Raj’s bail concludes: Court reserves order Legal activity has intensified in the high-profile Raja Raghuvanshi murder case in Shillong. After Sonam Raghuvanshi was granted bail, a lengthy hearing was held on the bail plea of her alleged partner and co-accused Raj Kushwaha. Read more 4. PM Modi condemns Iran’s attack in the UAE that injured 3 Indians Prime Minister Modi on Monday (May 5) strongly condemned the attacks on the UAE, which resulted in injuries to three Indian nationals. “Targeting civilians and infrastructure is unacceptable.” PM Modi said. Read more 5. Elderly man returning with pension crushed by tractor in Rajgarh In Rajgarh, Madhya Pradesh, a 65-year-old man returning home after collecting his pension was crushed by a tractor. Seeing the elderly man bleeding and struggling, the driver wept profusely, but after some time, he abandoned the vehicle and fled. Read More 6. The Lawrence gang enters MP, threatens 6 businessmen in a month Madhya Pradesh is emerging on the radar of international crime syndicates. In the past month, operatives linked to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang have allegedly demanded ₹5–15 crore in extortion from businessmen, even firing shots to create fear. Six similar cases have been registered. An STF SIT is probing the matter, with around 25 suspects arrested so far. Read More 7. White House briefly locked down after armed suspect opens fire White House was briefly placed under lockdown on Monday afternoon after a US Secret Service officer exchanged gunfire with a nearby armed individual, according to the Washington Post. Read more 8. Sampada Software’s server faces repeated glitches, creating problems When the Sampada-2 software was introduced in 2025, it was promoted as a system that would eliminate the need for repeated visits to registrar offices and even allow document registration from abroad. Read More 9. Private hospitals charged injured in cruise accident, Noble Hospital faces action The administration has canceled the license of Noble Hospital for one month, which charged money from a Nepali family injured in the Bargi Dam cruise accident after treatment, while no action has been taken against the other Jabalpur Hospital. Read more 10. Gold prices fall to ₹1.47 lakh/10 gm; Silver rates slide to ₹2.39 lakh/kg Gold and silver prices have declined today. According to the India Bullion and Jewellers Association (IBJA), 10 grams of 24-carat gold has fallen by ₹543 to ₹1.47 lakh. Meanwhile, one kilogram of silver has fallen by ₹618 to ₹2.39 lakh. Read more Post navigation Mob attacks police, tears uniforms of 2 including woman constable:Mauganj villagers surround them; try locking them inside a room Court seeks FIR on cruise pilot, staff:Accused of abandoning drowning people in Jabalpur; police told to report within 2 days
