"If these people had real strength, why did they suffer such a crushing defeat in the recent municipal council elections? This alliance is formed today due to majboori, as Congress is not with Uddhav Thackeray, and Sharad Pawar is not with them, so they need someone or the other. Just as
"Nothing will happen with their coming together. Nobody will join hands with them in Mumbai. Their track record is one of corruption and self-interest. Uddhav and Raj have no ideological positions. They indulge in the politics of opportunism," Fadnavis told reporters here.
The Express Tribune reported that continued state inaction has allowed the situation to worsen, creating urgent challenges that require intervention from higher authorities.
Oscar-winning actor Laura Dern has reflected on a year marked by personal grief, industry uncertainty and creative resilience, as she prepares for the release of Is This Thing On?, a film she describes as deeply intimate and emotionally resonant, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
Samsung SDI and KG Mobility entered into a strategic alliance to create cylindrical battery packs for future electric vehicles. This partnership aims to help both companies gain a strong position in the growing market for advanced electric cars. As per a report by Pulse, the English service
Even as global foreign direct investment (FDI) has been losing momentum over the years, India's gross FDI inflows have remained resilient, supported by steady investment interest, according to a report by CareEdge Ratings.
Former diplomat KP Fabian observed that China's claim over Arunachal Pradesh reflects a long-standing expansionist mindset. He noted India remains pragmatic in ties with China, while a Pentagon report flags Arunachal as a Chinese "core interest" amid broader strategic ambitions and lingering
The report highlights that Ahmedabad, Pune and Kolkata have emerged as the most affordable housing markets, while Mumbai has crossed a key affordability milestone for the first time.
The benchmark Nifty 50 index is likely to scale the 30,000 mark in calendar year 2026, supported by strong technical indicators and historical price behaviour, according to a research report by ICICI Direct.
Global economic growth is expected to remain resilient in 2026, with India continuing to be one of the fastest-growing major economies, according to Goldman Sachs' Global Economics Analyst Report Macro Outlook 2026.