Bhaskar English brings you the biggest news from Madhya Pradesh and around the world. Here are the top news headlines of the day: 1. One Nation, One Election may roll out in 2 phases The Centre is considering a two-phase rollout of the ‘One Nation, One Election’ plan, aiming to align assembly polls with Lok Sabha elections by 2034. The proposal could synchronise elections in about 20 states by 2029, with the remaining states joining the common electoral cycle five years later. Read More 2. MP tops citizen feedback rankings, Indore secures second place nationally Madhya Pradesh has topped the country in citizen participation under Swachh Survekshan 2025-26, with more than 35.69 lakh residents submitting feedback. Indore secured second place among cities nationwide, while the state government’s extensive outreach campaign, including SMS drives and door-to-door awareness efforts, boosted public engagement. Read More 3. Oral cancer cases rise 42% in MP despite 14-year gutkha ban. Fourteen years after MP banned gutkha, oral cancer cases have risen by over 42%, with experts blaming loopholes that allow tobacco and pan masala ingredients to be sold separately and mixed by consumers. Health specialists say stronger enforcement and awareness campaigns are needed to curb tobacco-related diseases. Read More 4. Trump says he’s in no hurry to reach Iran deal US President Donald Trump said the US is going to make a “great deal”, and if not, “we’ll just go back and finish it off militarily”. He said he would rather make a deal as it will “save a lot of lives” and “we can open the Strait of Hormuz immediately upon signing”. Read More 5. CBI grills former judge Giribala Singh; questioned over CCTV footage, injury marks in Twisha death case The CBI intensified its questioning of former judge Giribala Singh in the Twisha Sharma death case, seeking answers on CCTV footage, alleged injury marks and digital evidence. Sources said Singh reported anxiety during interrogation, while investigators examined claims of evidence tampering and delays in joining the probe. Read More 6. Illegal sand mining continues in MP’s Narmada belt Illegal sand mining continues unabated across Madhya Pradesh’s rivers, with heavy machinery and boats reportedly extracting sand round the clock from the Narmada and its tributaries. Despite court interventions and enforcement drives, locals allege large-scale operations remain active, raising serious environmental and governance concerns. Read More 7. Kalyan Banerjee injured during Hooghly protest march TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee was injured during a protest march in West Bengal’s Hooghly district after demonstrators allegedly hurled stones and bricks at a Trinamool Congress delegation. The incident came a day after an alleged attack on Abhishek Banerjee, escalating political tensions in the state. Read More 8. Narmada pipeline bursts near Indore causing panic A major section of the Narmada–Kshipra pipeline burst near Mhow on Sunday, sending a 150-foot jet of water into the air and flooding nearby homes and roads. The rupture caused traffic disruption, extensive water wastage and panic among residents, while officials launched repair work and an investigation. Read More 9. Railway adds extra coaches to trains The Jhansi Railway Division has permanently added extra sleeper coaches to several key express trains to ease summer travel demand. The move is expected to improve ticket availability, reduce waiting lists and provide relief to thousands of passengers travelling between central India, Mumbai, Delhi and Uttar Pradesh. Read More 10. Amid softening oil prices, Centre makes petrol exports comparatively easier The Centre has reduced export duties on petrol amid softer global crude prices, while keeping domestic fuel taxes unchanged. Revised levies on petrol, diesel and aviation turbine fuel will take effect from June 1, with the government saying the move aims to ensure adequate domestic fuel availability during West Asia-related market volatility. Read More Post navigation Child thrown 10 feet into air after car crash:Head, limb injured; accused flee leaving him on road in Gwalior BJP MLA pays tribute to dacoit:Calls killer of 13 Gurjars his friend; says ‘we shared each other’s happiness and grief’
