Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday described the Kumbh Mela as a symbol of India's cultural ethos and said that the mega congregation represents the inclusive spirit of Sanatan culture, where people gather without discrimination based on caste or ideology. We are closing the LIVE blog.

Ajit Pawar funeral LIVE Updates: Thousands of supporters gathered in Baramati as the mortal remains of Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar were cremated with full state honours. Family members, including wife Sunetra Pawar, sons Parth and Jay, and sister Supriya Sule, bid their final goodbye amid chants, tears, and emotional scenes that reverberated across the city. A large gathering of supporters and political leaders attended the funeral, including Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. We are closing LIVE Updates