Bhaskar English brings you the biggest news from Madhya Pradesh and around the world. Here are the top news headlines of the day: 1. Vijay wins floor test with 144 votes after AIADMK split-vote Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay passed his first hurdle in the Tamil Nadu Assembly, winning the trust vote on the floor of the House with 144 ‘ayes’. Meanwhile, 22 MLAs went against the confidence motion, and five abstained. Read more 2. NEET cancelled again; students say repeated controversies causing severe mental pressure The National Testing Agency cancelled NEET-UG 2026 after allegations of irregularities and paper leaks in the May 3 exam. Over 22 lakh students were affected. Candidates expressed anger, alleging repeated controversies are causing mental stress, uncertainty and loss of trust in the examination system over alleged administrative failures. Read More 3. CBSE Class 12 results out; girls outperform boys again, Bhopal records 79.43% pass rate CBSE declared Class 12 Board results on Wednesday. Bhopal region recorded 79.43% pass percentage against the national average of 85.20%. Students can check scores on the official website, DigiLocker and UMANG app. Failed candidates can appear for compartment exams, while re-evaluation and answer sheet photocopy options are also available. Read More 4. IEA warns Hormuz disruptions depleting global oil supplies at record pace; Iran confirms Araghchi India visit The IEA warned Strait of Hormuz disruptions are depleting global oil supplies at a record pace, projecting a 3.9 million barrels-per-day supply drop in 2026. Iran confirmed Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi’s India visit for the BRICS Foreign Ministers’ meeting and talks with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar. Read more 5. Supreme Court mandates TET for MP teachers, rejects further relaxation pleas The Supreme Court observed that all possible relaxations in Madhya Pradesh’s TET matter had already been granted and reiterated that no teacher can be appointed without clearing the eligibility exam. Review petitions seeking exemption for teachers appointed between 1998 and 2009 were heard, while protests by teacher organisations continued in Bhopal. Read More 6. Tigers, leopards and cheetahs to coexist in MP; cheetah shifting delayed till September Madhya Pradesh is preparing to shift cheetahs from Kuno National Park to Veerangana Durgavati Tiger Reserve between August and September. Large enclosures are under construction in Nauradehi’s Muhli range. Officials say the reserve could become India’s only protected area where tigers, leopards and cheetahs coexist. Read More 7. ‘India has 60 days of crude, 45 days of LPG,’ says Petroleum Minister Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said on Tuesday that India currently has reserves of 60 days of crude oil, 60 days of LNG and 45 days of LPG. He said there is no issue with supply. Speaking at the CII Annual Business Summit in Delhi, Puri also referred to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent appeal to save resources. Read More 8. Ken-Betwa project protest intensifies; women stage bier protest, activist Amit Bhatnagar detained again Controversy over the Ken-Betwa Link Project intensified in Panna after activist Amit Bhatnagar was allegedly detained again following his release on bail. Tribal groups protested over displacement and compensation issues, while women staged demonstrations demanding his release. Cases were also registered against Congress leader Jitu Patwari and supporters. Read More 9. Ujjain officials adopt carpooling after Modi’s fuel-saving appeal; travel costs drop sharply Ujjain officials began travelling together in a single vehicle for Simhastha inspections following PM Narendra Modi’s fuel-saving appeal. Around 15 officers jointly visited project sites, reducing daily fuel expenses from nearly ₹6,750 to under ₹250. Officials said the initiative also cuts traffic congestion and promotes administrative efficiency. Read More 10. Gold, silver prices surge after govt raises import duty to 15% The government has increased the import duty of gold and silver from 6% to 15%, making these metals costlier by ₹10,000 and ₹18,000, respectively, in the futures market (MCX). Currently, the price of 10 grams of gold is ₹1.60 lakh, while 1 kg of silver costs ₹2.97 lakh. Read More Post navigation Retired judge’s daughter-in-law dies by suicide in Bhopal:Last call to brother, said ‘please take me home’; family alleges mental harassment Resort flagged cruise as unsafe weeks before Bargi tragedy:Letter written on March 1, yet authorities kept it running; 13 people died
