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
Thanking the electorate does not mean posing for photos with people
16 January,2026 07:38 AM IST | Mumbai | The Editorial
Xabi Alonso’s short-lived spell as Real Madrid coach unravelled amid heavy defeats in big games, dressing-room ego clashes, tactical inconsistency and a lack of trust in young talent. Despite arriving with pedigree after a historic spell at Bayer Leverkusen, Alonso struggled to impose authority and clarity at Madrid, leading to his exit
14 January,2026 09:14 AM IST | Mumbai | Ronan Carvalho
Former England striker Peter Crouch had a forgetful moment after leaving his wife Abbey Clancy’s birthday gift on a train in London. The jewellery bag was spotted by a fellow commuter, who alerted Clancy on Instagram, ensuring the present was safely recovered from station authorities
14 January,2026 08:56 AM IST | Mumbai | A CorrespondentADVERTISEMENT
