Major political fronts, including the Thackeray-MNS alliance and the BJP-Shiv Sena coalition, are working frantically to pacify "rebel" members who have filed independent nominations after being denied official party tickets
Sriram Raghavan’s Ikkis, an anti-war drama based on Param Vir Chakra awardee Arun Khetarpal, opened to strong Day 1 collections on January 1, 2026. Dharmendra’s final screen appearance, with Bobby Deol dubbing for his younger portions, adds emotional weight to the film
02 January,2026 12:50 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentA 25-year-old man was arrested in Maharashtra’s Palghar district for playing a provocative anti-national song on a loudspeaker near a temple, triggering public outrage. The song, streamed via Bluetooth from a mobile phone to the salon’s loudspeaker and audible on the street, was considered a serious threat to India’s sovereignty, unity, and public
02 January,2026 12:01 PM IST | Palghar | IANSAfter a power-packed 2025, this year is going to see a lot more music performances and here's your complete guide, starting with January
02 January,2026 11:51 AM IST | Nascimento PintoMarking a shift from its earlier approach, the BJP has nominated four Muslim candidates in the city. Political observers link this change in strategy partly to the influence of former Congress MLA Kailash Gorantyal, who recently joined the BJP and has been actively working to consolidate Muslim support
02 January,2026 12:44 PM IST | Jalna | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
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