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Counting for 227 BMC wards underway in Mumbai

In the 2017 elections, the undivided Shiv Sena had secured 84 seats out of the total 227. While being in alliance with the Bharatiya Janata Party at that point, the alliance had secured the halfway mark of 114 seats, with the BJP winning 82 seats.

2026-01-16T04:49:47.133559+00:00 IST

CM MK Stalin offers floral tribute to Thiruvalluvar

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK chief MK Stalin offered floral tributes to the Tamil poet and philosopher Thiruvalluvar on Thiruvalluvar Day on Friday.

2026-01-16T04:36:58.779283+00:00 IST

Maharashtra: BMC elections record 52.94 per cent voter turnout; M

The elections, which were conducted after a gap of eight years, marked a significant civic exercise for Mumbai. The previous BMC elections were held in 2017, while the term of the last elected mayor, Kishori Pednekar, ended in March 2022. With the completion of the polls, Mumbai is set to get a new mayor after nearly four years.

2026-01-16T04:25:11.379588+00:00 IST

Congress leaders to meet in Delhi on Jan 17 ahead of 2026 polls

With the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections drawing closer, senior Congress leaders from the state are scheduled to meet the party's top leadership at Indira Bhawan in the national capital on January 17 at 4 pm to deliberate on election strategy, organisational preparedness and seat-sharing arrangements.

2026-01-16T04:22:09.110205+00:00 IST

Millions of devotees take holy dip in river at Gangasagar Mela

This year, for the first time, Mahamandaleshwars from Tarapith, Kamakhya in Assam, Deoghar, and the Kinnar Akhara of Delhi have also visited the Gangasagar fair. Many devotees repeated the tagline "Sab tirth baar baar, Gangasagar ek baar", which means the benefits gained by visiting all other pilgrimage sites can be obtained by bathing at Gangasagar just once.

2026-01-16T04:12:18.333980+00:00 IST

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Anand Dubey expresses confidence in BMC vi

"We have gained strength with the Thackerays coming together. We are hopeful that the results will be in our favour," he said.

2026-01-16T04:10:48.360267+00:00 IST

BCI calls for immediate police action in alleged attack on lawyer

The Bar Council of India (BCI), through its Chairman Manan Kumar Mishra, has called for immediate and effective police action under the current criminal law framework in connection with the alleged assault on an advocate at a toll plaza in Uttar Pradesh's Barabanki district, terming the incident a serious affront to the rule of law and the justice delivery system.

2026-01-16T04:01:19.721047+00:00 IST

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IndiGo to launch twice daily flights b/w Bhavnagar -Navi Mumbai

The airline further mentioned that Bhavnagar is a significant centre for trade in Gujarat's Saurashtra region and maintains a strong presence in sectors such as manufacturing, ship breaking, salt production, and diamonds. It highlighted that improved air connectivity has the potential to support the faster movement of people and goods, facilitate trade and investment, and offer travellers seamless access to India's financial capital and other places.

2026-02-25T16:51:50.913972+00:00 IST

"R Nallakannu will be remembered for his grassroots connect": PM

The Prime Minister said that Nallakannu was widely respected across sections of society and was known for his simplicity and commitment to public life.

2026-02-25T16:39:42.804493+00:00 IST

MK Stalin pays last respects to veteran CPI leader Nallakannu

R Nallakannu, who had been undergoing treatment at the Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital, passed away on Wednesday afternoon, at the age of 101. Nallakannu was one of the senior-most Communist leaders in Tamil Nadu.

2026-02-25T16:21:45.236662+00:00 IST

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BJP has many invisible friends, budget designed for them: Akhiles

Taking a jibe, Akhilesh Yadav said that the budget announcement has caused the Sensex to plummet.

2026-02-02T07:01:05.666843+00:00 IST

Kerala opposition MPs protest Union Budget at Parliament

Opposition MPs from Kerala protested against the Union Budget 2026 in Parliament on Monday, calling it an 'anti-Kerala Budget'. Meanwhile, there was also uproar in the Kerala Legislative Assembly after the Speaker allegedly rejected the Opposition's notice demanding a discussion on their allegations

2026-02-02T06:46:04.609799+00:00 IST

TMC delegation to meet CEC Gyanesh today

A 15-member delegation of the Trinamool Congress led by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and party National General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee will meet Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar today.

2026-02-02T06:44:28.748983+00:00 IST

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“His works and ideals inspire innumerable people”: PM Modi

In a post on X, PM Modi wrote, "Today, on Thiruvalluvar Day, paying homage to the versatile Thiruvalluvar, whose works and ideals inspire innumerable people. He believed in a society that is harmonious and compassionate."

2026-01-16T03:56:47.854618+00:00 IST

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Odisha: Man who looted with RS 5000 from shopkeeper arrested

"We received a report at the station that a youth had come to the shop to buy goods, but suddenly showed a pistol to the shopkeeper and fled with Rs 5 thousand. After that, we went to the scene and conducted an investigation," the ACP stated.

2026-01-16T03:41:24.212709+00:00 IST

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Indian Railways emerges as key driver of infrastructure growt

Kapinjal Kishore Sharma, CPRO of Northeast Frontier Railway, said that, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Indian Railways has emerged as one of the strongest instruments of infrastructure-led growth across eastern and north-eastern India.

2026-01-16T03:29:42.176600+00:00 IST

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Karnataka DCM to arrive in the Delhi amid CM chair tussle

Deputy Chief Minister Shivakumar, on Wednesday, while responding to queries regarding his proposed visit to the national capital, confirmed his travel plans. "On 16th January, I will be going to Delhi," he said, without elaborating further on the agenda of his visit.

2026-01-16T03:25:42.157154+00:00 IST

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Delhi records very poor air quality amid cold wave, AQI at 346

Delhi's air quality continued to remain a serious concern, with the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 346 at 7 am on Friday, placing it in the 'very poor' category, according to data released by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).

2026-01-16T02:52:34.393631+00:00 IST

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KGMU conversion case under CM's direct attention: Babita Chauhan

Referring to Uttar Pradesh Women's Commission Vice-Chairperson Aparna Bisht Yadav's visit to KGMU, Chauhan said Aparna had gone to the campus to gather information and had no direct role in the investigation. "She went there to collect information. When she did not get it, her supporters might have raised slogans, but I do not think there is any need for an FIR in this regard," she said.

2026-01-16T02:46:00.484703+00:00 IST

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BMC vote counting to begin today at 10 am across 23 centres

The counting process will be carried out in strict accordance with the guidelines issued by the Election Commission of India and the Model Code of Conduct. Elaborate arrangements have been made to ensure smooth conduct of the process, including security deployment, traffic management, and maintenance of law and order across the city. The detailed plan for vote counting has been approved by the Municipal Commissioner, the BMC said in a statement on Thursday.

2026-01-16T02:26:53.287825+00:00 IST

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"Politics of lies stands exposed": BJP's Agnimitra Paul after SC

Reacting to the Supreme Court issuing notices to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and senior state police officers, BJP MLA Agnimitra Paul said that the court has taught a good lesson to the Chief Minister in the Enforcement Directorate (ED) hearing.

2026-01-16T01:10:31.666971+00:00 IST

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"Mamata Banerjee knows she is going to lose badly in elections":

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Syed Shahnawaz Hussain on Thursday hit out at West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and said "she is going to lose" the 2026 Assembly elections.

2026-01-16T00:46:04.125622+00:00 IST

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Nigerian delegation chief Ayokunle Ibrahim hails CSPOC, calls for

Om Birla said he had an engaging interaction with Sir Lindsay Hoyle, Speaker of the House of Commons of the United Kingdom.

2026-01-16T00:16:51.858796+00:00 IST

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"We will achieve great success": AIMIM leader Waris Pathan ahead

All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) National Spokesperson Waris Pathan on Thursday expressed confidence that the party would achieve great success in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) polls.

2026-01-16T00:02:23.968694+00:00 IST

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Telangana CM holds "Civil Military Liaison Conference" in Hyderab

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy held a "Civil Military Liaison Conference" in Hyderabad on Thursday. CM Revanth Reddy urged the Army officials to appoint Special Officers to resolve pending issues, mainly pending land allotment, sanction of Sainik Schools, etc., through deliberations, the Chief Minister's Office said.

2026-01-15T23:47:08.694892+00:00 IST

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"Mahayuti will touch 150": Shiv Sena leader after Exit polls pred

The exit polls released after the BMC polls on Thursday predicted a victory for the BJP-Shiv Sena alliance, with the Thackeray brothers finishing second and Congress and its allies not putting up a strong show.

2026-01-15T23:29:13.787256+00:00 IST

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"The Constitution of India....." BJP's Arjun Singh after SC stays

A Bench of Justices Prashant Kumar Mishra and AG Masih noted that if issues involving larger constitutional questions are left undecided, it could lead to a situation of lawlessness in states governed by different political outfits.

2026-01-15T22:41:25.008112+00:00 IST