Iran Crisis Subsides, India's Strategic Concerns Remain

Iran's deadly protests have quieted after a brutal crackdown, easing immediate war fears in West Asia. However, New Delhi faces serious geopolitical and economic challenges as regional instability threatens key partnerships and energy security.

Shinde Faction and BJP Dominate KDMC Elections

The Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation election results show the Shinde-led Shiv Sena and BJP alliance securing a strong majority, with both parties winning over 50 seats each.

NCP Factions Unite for Maharashtra Local Body Polls

The two factions of the Nationalist Congress Party in Maharashtra have decided to contest the upcoming Zilla Parishad and Panchayat Samiti elections together in 2026, marking a significant political move.

BJP Wins Navi Mumbai Civic Body with 65 Seats

BJP clinched 65 seats in Navi Mumbai's 111-member civic body in 2026, marking its first control of the city. The party's surge from just six seats in 2015 is credited to forest minister Ganesh Naik's leadership.

Congress MLA's Rape Remarks Trigger Controversy in MP

Madhya Pradesh Congress MLA Phool Singh Baraiya faces backlash for justifying rape and linking it to religious scriptures in a Facebook video, drawing condemnation from Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan.

Two Naxalites Killed in Chhattisgarh Encounter

Security forces engaged in a gunfight with Naxalites in Chhattisgarh's forested hills, resulting in two fatalities. The operation was based on intelligence about Maoist presence in the region.

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