Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) Commissioner Bhushan Gagrani on Monday announced that around 1,700 candidates across 227 wards are participating in this election.
Answering queries during a press conference here on the upcoming Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of Commonwealth, he also said that steps have been taken to cut down on wasteful expenditure and capabilities and capacity of the staff are being enhanced.
Noting that India's youth are at the forefront of nation-building with their innovative ideas, energy and purpose, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday that the country is experiencing remarkable growth in the Orange Economy, rooted in culture, content and creativity.
Lohri celebrations, particularly in northern India, are marked by bonfires, traditional foods and folk songs, adding warmth and joy to the festive season.
Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray on Sunday made a strong pitch for Marathi unity, warning that the state's language, land and identity are under threat.
'Sat-Chi', the world number three pair, spoke to ANI ahead of the 2026 edition of the India Open at Indira Gandhi Arena in New Delhi starting from Tuesday, which also happens to be a test event of sorts for the BWF World Championships, to be hosted by same venue later this year.
Nepal President Ram Chandra Paudel has summoned the National Assembly session for January 18 at 11 am, on the Cabinet's recommendation. The meeting will be held at Singha Durbar since the Parliament building was damaged during the September 2025 Gen-Z protest. Bills, ordinances and reports a
In a letter to CEC Gyanesh Kumar, she stated, "In continuation of my earlier letters, I again wish to draw your attention regarding the following two serious procedural lapses being observed during the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, which are resulting in und
Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei stated that Iran's armed forces, backed by the nation, are fully prepared to repel any aggression. He blamed unrest on US and Israeli interference, cited ongoing Iran-US communication, as protests and counter-rallies continued amid risi
Lohri (Jan 13) and Makar Sankranti (Jan 14) are major Indian harvest festivals marking winter's end and the sun's northward journey (Uttarayan), celebrated with bonfires, folk songs, dancing (Lohri), holy dips, kites, and sweets (Makar Sankranti), symbolising new beginnings, prosperity, a
"On the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekanand Ji, we are celebrating National Youth Day. On this historic day, all the educational institutions in Odisha sang Vande Mataram at 11 AM, followed by a floral tribute to Swami Vevekanad Ji in all the schools and colleges on this day," Suraj sai
All nine people trapped under the debris after a massive fire in Arki market in Himchal Pradesh's Solan district are likely to have died, officials said on Monday.