In the early hours, Kalyan-Dombivli recorded 29.48 per cent turnout, according to officials. Authorities said polling was peaceful and urged citizens to vote in the remaining hours
Akshay Kumar won praise after calmly responding to a fan’s emotional plea for financial help while voting in Mumbai. He listened attentively, stopped her from touching his feet, and urged citizens to vote, with the moment going viral for his compassion
15 January,2026 03:51 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentAccording to election officials, several residents chose to travel during the holiday, which affected voter participation. Heavy traffic congestion was reported in areas such as Somatane Phata, Bhosari and parts of Pune, making it difficult for some voters to reach polling centres
15 January,2026 05:01 PM IST | Pune | Archana DahiwalCurrently, Sundar is still recovering from the side strain that he sustained during the first ODI match against the "Black Caps" in Vadodara. Earlier, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) described it as an acute onset of discomfort in his left lower rib
15 January,2026 05:41 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentQuestioning the role of the State Election Commission, Thackeray asked why the Commission and its staff were drawing salaries if repeated complaints were not being addressed
15 January,2026 02:17 PM IST | Mumbai | Sanjeev Shivadekar
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