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Maharashtra civic elections: Shirsat alleges lathi charge on Shiv Sena workers

According to party leaders, a verbal altercation between the workers and police personnel escalated, following which the police allegedly resorted to a lathi charge. Several party workers were reportedly injured, triggering chaos at the venue

16 January,2026 01:48 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Maharashtra Civic Elections 2026 Results: Heavy security deployed at PCMC D Ward

DCP Vishal Gaikwad said, “The counting process is about to begin shortly in the D Ward. We have made all necessary arrangements, including one riot-control police platoon, seven to eight officers, and 100 policemen on duty”

16 January,2026 01:40 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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SC rejects Justice Varma’s plea in cash discovery impeachment case

The Supreme Court rejected Justice Yashwant Varma’s plea challenging the Lok Sabha Speaker’s formation of a three-member inquiry committee against him over the 2025 cash-discovery controversy. The Court held the Speaker acted within his powers, as the Rajya Sabha did not admit the impeachment motion

16 January,2026 01:36 PM IST | IANS
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PCMC records 57.71 per cent turnout; PMC at 52.42 per cent

Polling in the PCMC limits was conducted from 7.30 am to 5.30 pm across 2,067 polling centres. As per provisional figures, 9,89,026 voters cast their ballots by the close of polling. Of these, 5,25,147 were men, 4,63,827 were women, and 52 voters were listed under the ‘other’ category

16 January,2026 01:20 PM IST | Archana Dahiwal
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BJP's CR Kesavan slams Rahul Gandhi over remarks amid electoral process

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 | ANI
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Indian Envoy holds bilateral talks with Members of US House of Representatives

Indian Ambassador Vinay Mohan Kwatra hosted 12 US House members at India House to deepen India-US ties, with talks on trade, technology, defence and security cooperation. He highlighted India’s over 7 percent growth outlook and also met Senator Steve Daines to discuss strengthening the bilateral partnership

16 January,2026 12:22 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Rameshwaram fishermen capture mechanised boat from Puducherry's Karaikal

Rameswaram fishermen seized a Karaikal mechanised boat near Dhanushkodi for fishing close to the coast, threatening local livelihoods. The 14 crew members were handed to authorities, and fishermen urged a permanent solution to illegal and cross-border fishing practices affecting Tamil Nadu’s coastal communities

16 January,2026 12:21 PM IST | ANI
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EC gaslighting citizens: Rahul on indelible ink row in Maharashtra civic polls

Maharashtra State Election Commission (SEC) on Thursday evening said it would conduct a thorough probe into the quality of the 'indelible' ink in marker pens used for the Maharashtra civic elections 2026

16 January,2026 12:02 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
World News

Trump launches Phase Two of Gaza Peace Plan as a part of "Board of Peace"

US President Trump announced Phase Two of the Gaza peace plan, forming a “Board of Peace” to shift focus from ceasefire to demilitarisation, technocratic governance and reconstruction. The US will back a Palestinian technocratic body to run Gaza during the transition, while pushing for Hamas’ full disarmament with Egypt, Turkey and Qatar's support

16 January,2026 11:05 AM IST | ANI
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White House says Donald Trump monitoring Iran closely amid protests

Trump had previously threatened to intervene but said on Wednesday that killings of protesters had stopped, and he'd "watch and see" about military action

16 January,2026 09:01 AM IST | ANI
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US, Taiwan sign USD 250 billion trade deal, cut tariffs on Taiwanese goods

The deal is the latest President Donald Trump has struck ' such as those with the European Union and Japan ' since he unveiled a sweeping tariff plan last April to address trade imbalances

16 January,2026 08:58 AM IST | AP
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US imposes new sanctions on Iran amid nationwide unrest

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt on Thursday (local time) said that the US President Donald Trump and his team were "closely monitoring the situation in Iran. Addressing a press briefing, White House Press Secretary said, "all options remain on the table for the President"

16 January,2026 08:54 AM IST | ANI
Army showcases advanced weapon systems at 78th Army Day Parade

Army showcases advanced weapon systems at 78th Army Day Parade

Mounted troops of the 61st Cavalry showcased military heritage while advanced weapon systems and armoured vehicles, including Arjun tanks, K-9 Vajra, Dhanush artillery guns, BMPs, BrahMos missiles, were displayed in the parade

16 January,2026 07:30 AM IST | Jaipur | Agencies
Two teenage trainees found dead at SAI hostel, police order probe

Two teenage trainees found dead at SAI hostel, police order probe

The incident came to light around 5 am when fellow hostel inmates noticed that the duo had not reported for the morning training session. When repeated knocks on the door went unanswered, hostel authorities broke open the door and found both girls hanging from ceiling fans in the room

16 January,2026 07:25 AM IST | Kerala | Agencies
Maharashtra polls: Sena leader's house attacked; BJP candidate assaulted

Maharashtra polls: Sena leader's house attacked; BJP candidate assaulted

Polling for 29 municipal corporations in Maharashtra including Mumbai's high-stake BMC concluded on Thursday evening and the results to the polls are expected on Friday

15 January,2026 11:00 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Maharashtra polls: 155 govt employees booked for failing to report for poll duty

Maharashtra polls: 155 govt employees booked for failing to report for poll duty

The employees belong to Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar in the Marathwada region and nearby areas under Phulambri and Gangapur Panchayat Samiti. They were assigned election-related duties but did not collect polling materials or report for work, officials said

15 January,2026 10:32 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Clashes, EVM issues and cash-distribution allegations overshadow civic polls

Clashes, EVM issues and cash-distribution allegations overshadow civic polls

Officials, however, maintained that there were no major incidents in Mumbai, the largest corporation and the most closely contested. EVMs reportedly developed faults in wards across Nagpur, Amravati, Shirgaon, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Kanya Vidyalaya), Akola (Pink Polling Center), and Dhule

15 January,2026 08:21 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Air India A350 suffers engine damage after baggage container incident

Air India A350 suffers engine damage after baggage container incident

The incident occurred as Flight AI101 was taxiing in dense fog after returning to the national capital shortly after take-off, following the unexpected closure of Iranian airspace. No injuries were reported.

15 January,2026 07:52 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Uttarayan turns deadly as kite strings and electrocution kill 4 in Gujarat

Uttarayan turns deadly as kite strings and electrocution kill 4 in Gujarat

At least four people, including children, died in kite-related incidents in Gujarat during Uttarayan, while emergency cases surged by 33 percent due to kite strings, electrocution, falls, and two wheeler travel

15 January,2026 05:15 PM IST | Ahmedabad | PTI
Maharashtra civic polls | Voters made to wipe ink after voting: Supriya Sule

Maharashtra civic polls | Voters made to wipe ink after voting: Supriya Sule

The Lok Sabha MP claimed that in several polling centres across the state, voters were allegedly made to wipe off the ink on their fingers after casting their votes, raising serious concerns about the integrity of the elections

15 January,2026 05:10 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Pune polls: Pimpri-Chinchwad records 40.5 per cent at 3.30 pm after slow start

Pune polls: Pimpri-Chinchwad records 40.5 per cent at 3.30 pm after slow start

According 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 Dahiwal
Ice raids dragged to court, 10th Amendment fight erupts

    Ice raids dragged to court, 10th Amendment fight erupts

    Minnesota 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.

    15 January,2026 11:25 PM IST
    Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado meets Trump at White House

    Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado meets Trump at White House

    Leaving the White House after meeting with Trump, Machado said, "We are counting on President Trump for the freedom of Venezuela". She offered her Nobel Peace Prize medal to the United States president

    16 January,2026 08:50 AM IST | Washington | ANI

    US citizen dragged from car by immigration agents, viral video sparks outrage

    Aliya Rahman said she was brought to a detention center where she was denied medical care and lost consciousness. The Department of Homeland Security said she was an agitator who was obstructing ICE agents conducting arrests in the area

    16 January,2026 08:46 AM IST | Washington | AP

    Taiwan detects 34 PLA aircraft, 11 PLAN ships around its territory

    The Ministry of National Defence also added that all sorties crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's northern, southwestern, and eastern ADIZ

    16 January,2026 08:38 AM IST | Taipei | ANI
    Strictest punishment for blast perpetrators; will send message to world: Shah

    Strictest punishment for blast perpetrators; will send message to world: Shah

    Amit Shah made the remarks via video link while inaugurating the Shri Motibhai R Chaudhary Sagar Sainik School and Sagar Organic Plant at Boriyavi village in Mehsana district, Gujarat

    13 November,2025 09:36 PM IST | Ahmedabad | mid-day online correspondent

    CM opens Pune double-deck flyover

    Move to ease traffic congestion near Pune University, along Ganeshkhind Road

    20 August,2025 10:17 PM IST | Pune | Archana Dahiwal

    Happy Krishna Janmashtami: Messages and Wishes to share with family

    Janmashtami, which commemorates the birth of Lord Krishna, on the occasion, here are some of the best messages and wishes you can share this Janmashtami with your family and friends-

    05 August,2025 11:36 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
    SMG and the art of gifting

    SMG and the art of gifting

    The Indian batting legend’s reputation of touching people’s lives and lifting spirits just got bigger, with him organising a cricket bat-shaped guitar for star women’s cricketer Jemimah Rodrigues last week

    15 January,2026 07:16 AM IST | Mumbai | Clayton Murzello
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