The move followed complaints by Opposition parties, which alleged that the timing of the proposed disbursal amounted to an inducement to women voters ahead of elections to 29 municipal corporations scheduled on January 15
The makers of Thalapathy Vijay’s Jana Nayagan have approached the Supreme Court after the Madras High Court stayed an earlier order directing the CBFC to grant certification. The legal battle has delayed the film’s planned January 9 theatrical release
12 January,2026 01:54 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentShinde emphasised the late (Shiv Sena founder) Balasaheb Thackeray's affection for the city, calling Mira Bhayander a "mini India" where Shiv Sena's strength lies in taking along all communities, including North Indian, Gujarati, and South Indian
12 January,2026 11:57 AM IST | Thane | mid-day online correspondentStarted by two friends, Pustakafé near Matunga Road station has become a quiet reading and dining spot for college students. As you step out of the western exit of the railway station, and walk past a stretch that is bearing the brunt of road repairs, the small café nearly misses the eye
12 January,2026 09:56 AM IST | Mumbai | Rumani GabhareRaj Thackeray had taken a sharp jibe at the BJP leader whom he mockingly referred to as 'rasmalai' and asked whether Annamalai has any standing to speak on Mumbai's issue, after the latter allegedly suggested that Mumbai is an "international city"
12 January,2026 02:10 PM IST | Chennai | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
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