BJP-Shiv Sena (Shinde faction) take BMC’s top post, but election maths show the city remains politically split; the undivided Shiv Sena had ruled the country’s richest municipal corporation for over two decades, seating 12 mayors across five terms between 1996 and 2022... [Read More]
17 January,2026 08:54 AM IST | Mumbai | Eshanpriya MSFormer mayors, Kishori Pednekar (Shiv Sena UBT) won from ward 199, Vishakha Raut won from ward 191, Shradda Jadhav (Shiv Sena UBT) won from ward 202, and Milind Vaidya, also from Shiv Sena (UBT) won from ward 182... [Read More]
16 January,2026 09:31 AM IST | Mumbai | Eshanpriya MSPolling officials go into last-minute overdrive to ensure every comfort is extended to one crore-plus voters who will exercise their franchise in city today... [Read More]
15 January,2026 07:09 AM IST | Mumbai | Eshanpriya MSShivaji Park residents have deferred their plans to hold an awareness campaign for the problems of red soil pollution at Shivaji Park playground on Saturday, January 10 ahead of the BMC election 2026. The residents cited that the Mumbai police denied them permission to hold the gathering... [Read More]
09 January,2026 10:03 PM IST | Mumbai | Eshanpriya MSAccording to a study by the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA) titled `Tracing the Hazy Air 2026`, 96 per cent of India’s persistently polluted cities do not have a clean air action plan... [Read More]
09 January,2026 11:22 PM IST | Mumbai | Eshanpriya MSIf watching Shane and Ilya’s love story on Heated Rivalry made you blush with happiness, here are five more queer romance shows which will make your heart melt (Story by Aarav Garg)... [Read More]
18 January,2026 01:31 PM ISTGadchiroli Police in Maharashtra conducted the 12th Competitive Exam Practice Paper under `Project Udaan` across the district, with over 4,300 students participating at the headquarters and 74 libraries under the `One village, one library` initiative. PICS/GADCHIROLI POLICE... [Read More]
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16 January,2026 08:04 PM ISTAhead of the third ODI match against New Zealand, Team India`s Rohit Sharma is set to achieve a new feat. Here is all you need to know (Pic: X)... [Read More]
16 January,2026 06:07 PM ISTThe Magh Mela in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, held at the sacred Triveni Sangam—the confluence of the rivers Ganga, Yamuna and the legendary Saraswati—is one of India’s largest religious pilgrimages. Each year, it draws sadhus who represent centuries-old traditions of renunciation and spiritual discipline to the holy banks of the Sangam. Alongside ash-covered ascetics sitting in silent meditation, the Mela also presents striking modern contrasts. Some sadhus now arrive in luxury cars, accompanied by followers and supported by contemporary comforts, reflecting the changing face of an ancient spiritual gathering. PICS/PTI... [Read More]
15 January,2026 09:19 PM ISTAfter the conclusion of voting for the BMC Election 2026, Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) at the Jambori Maidan voting centre were securely sealed by election officials. Pics/Ashish Raje... [Read More]
15 January,2026 06:50 PM ISTBollywood star Rani Mukerji completed 30 successful years in the entertainment industry, on the 12th of January. On the special occasion, she shared a long note stating how she never planned to enter the industry, and still feels like a newcomer with every project. As the diva basks in happiness of her successful career, let`s have a look at some lesser known facts about her... [Read More]
15 January,2026 03:36 PM ISTIn the second ODI match against New Zealand, Team India posted a total of 284 runs at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Rajkot. Here`s all you need to know (Pic: X)... [Read More]
14 January,2026 05:33 PM ISTIran’s political future may be approaching a decisive moment. Exiled Iranian crown prince Reza Pahlavi has intensified calls for nationwide protests, urging Iranians to return to the streets and asking the international community to increase pressure on Tehran. Speaking from exile, Pahlavi argues that the Islamic Republic is nearing collapse and that coordinated global action could accelerate change. At the same time, President Donald Trump has issued repeated warnings to Iran’s leadership, signaling potential consequences over the violent suppression of protests.... [Read More]
17 January,2026 06:21 PM ISTRussia reports new territorial gains along the Donetsk front, claiming control over the settlement of Zakotnoye near the Krasny Liman axis. Additional advances are also being reported in the Zaporizhzhia region, signaling sustained pressure across multiple sectors of the frontline.... [Read More]
17 January,2026 06:20 PM ISTA stunning and controversial moment unfolded at the White House after MARIA CORINA MACHADO, the Venezuelan opposition leader and 2025 Nobel Peace Prize laureate, presented her Nobel medal to U.S. President DONALD TRUMP as a symbolic gesture of gratitude and respect. The act, however, ignited global outrage and raised urgent questions about how Nobel Peace Prizes are understood and respected. ... [Read More]
16 January,2026 02:08 AM ISTFormer Trump ally and Republican firebrand Marjorie Taylor Greene has reignited debate over the H-1B visa program, amplifying viral claims that allege massive irregularities and unusually high approval numbers in Texas. The controversy erupted after Greene shared a widely circulated social media video alleging that more than 700K H-1B visas were approved in Texas, a sharp rise from figures claimed to be around 400,000 approvals in 2024. The video further alleges that a single North Texas immigration attorney may be linked to an unprecedented volume of visa filings, raising questions about oversight and enforcement. WATCH ... [Read More]
16 January,2026 08:08 PM ISTMinnesota and Illinois have launched major legal challenges against federal immigration enforcement, invoking the 10th Amendment in an effort to block or limit Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations within their borders. State officials argue that the surge of ICE and Border Patrol agents represents federal overreach that interferes with state sovereignty, public safety, and local governance. The lawsuits claim aggressive enforcement actions have disrupted schools, businesses, tourism, and essential public services, while spreading fear across immigrant communities.... [Read More]
15 January,2026 11:25 PM ISTA political and legal firestorm has erupted in Washington as Senator Mark Kelly files a lawsuit against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, alleging retaliation by the Pentagon following a video message that criticized the Trump administration and reaffirmed service members’ right to refuse unlawful military orders. The lawsuit claims that Kelly was threatened with formal censure and a downgrade of his retirement rank, a move that could result in reduced pay and benefits, after the video triggered backlash from both the White House and senior Pentagon leadership. Kelly argues the proposed actions violate free speech protections and due process under military law, and were initiated outside established military procedures. WATCH ... [Read More]
14 January,2026 01:25 AM ISTChina has reported a sharp surge in its trade surplus, reaching a record nearly $1.2 trillion, even as exports to the United States declined under President Donald Trump’s higher tariffs. Official data shows Chinese exports rose 5.5 percent last year to $3.77 trillion, while imports remained largely flat. The result pushed China’s trade surplus well beyond previous records, highlighting how exporters shifted away from the US market.... [Read More]
14 January,2026 07:29 PM ISTThe US Defense Department has confirmed that Elon Musk’s AI chatbot Grok will begin operating inside the Pentagon network later this month, joining Google’s generative AI tools as part of a major military technology shift. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the Pentagon plans to feed large volumes of military and intelligence data into AI systems to speed up analysis, decision-making, and battlefield readiness. The move signals a far more aggressive approach to artificial intelligence than previous administrations. ... [Read More]
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