Supporters celebrate as jailed candidate takes decisive fourth-round lead to defeat Shinde Sena’s Pratibha Dhangekar, marking one of the most striking outcomes of PMC election 2026
17 January,2026 08:48 AM IST | Mumbai | Archana Dahiwal
According to the latest trends from the PMC polls, the BJP is leading in 49 of the 165 seats, while the NCP alliance is ahead in only six seats. The Congress–Shiv Sena (UBT) alliance is placed third, leading in just four seats
16 January,2026 02:05 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
BJP national spokesperson CR Kesavan criticised Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for alleging erosion of trust in the electoral process, calling his remarks a “failed toolkit of despair and desperation.” The comments came as vote counting was underway for the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation elections
16 January,2026 01:16 PM IST | Chennai | ANI
Erfan Soltani was arrested on January 8 for allegedly participating in protests against Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. What initially began as demonstrations driven by economic hardship has since escalated into widespread unrest, openly challenging the Iranian leadership
13 January,2026 12:17 PM IST | Iran | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
