In a rare episode in Pune civic polls, Sonali Andekar secured victory from Ward No. 23 while lodged in prison. Her “victory from jail” has drawn attention and sparked intense political debate across Pune
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari congratulated CM Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy CM Eknath Shinde as trends showed the BJP-led Mahayuti heading for a strong win in Maharashtra’s civic polls, including Mumbai. He said the mandate would boost the state government’s development drive under PM Narendra Modi’s leadership
Shrikant Pangarkar contested from Ward No. 13 and defeated his closest rival, Raosaheb Dhoble of the BJP. Pangarkar secured 2,661 votes, while Dhoble received 2,477 votes, according to a polling official
According to election officials, the Congress emerged as the largest party with 43 seats. The BJP won 22 seats, the Vanchit Bahujan Aaghadi secured four seats, and the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) managed to win one seat
NCP's Rupali Patil Thombre and her supporters raised slogans, alleging that democracy was under threat. She claimed that as many as 17 electronic voting machines (EVMs) used for counting had been replaced, triggering sharp protests at the venue
Early civic poll trends in the Marathwada region show a split verdict, with regional and opposition parties checking BJP’s gains. Congress held firm in Latur, while Shiv Sena (UBT) and AIMIM emerged strong in key cities, highlighting a competitive political landscape across Maharashtra rather than a one-sided outcome
In a major highlight of Pune civic polls, BJP’s youngest candidate and Symbiosis student Sai Thopte registered a decisive victory from Ward No. 36(C), marking a significant milestone in Pune’s civic politics
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
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”
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
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
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
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 | Mumbai | Archana DahiwalBJP 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 | ANIRameswaram 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 | Rameswaram (Tamil Nadu) | ANIMaharashtra 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 | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentMounted 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 | AgenciesADVERTISEMENT
Preparations for India’s Republic Day celebrations intensified in New Delhi as full-dress rehearsals were held at Kartavya Path. Armed forces, paramilitary contingents, cultural troupes and tableaux from various states participated, showcasing military strength, cultural diversity and disciplined coordination ahead of the January 26 parade. (Pics/PTI)
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
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
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
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
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A 20-year-old Indian doctoral student was shot dead near the University of Toronto Scarborough campus, triggering a homicide investigation and renewed safety concerns among international students. Police say the suspect fled before officers arrived and no description has been released so far. The incident comes just weeks after another Indian-origin murder in Toronto, raising alarm within the community as authorities continue to investigate both cases.
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