The BJP-led Mahayuti alliance secured a decisive victory in Maharashtra's civic elections, winning over 1,800 seats statewide and ending Shiv Sena's uninterrupted control of Mumbai's BMC since 1997.
Former election commissioner Ashok Lavasa questions the extraordinary legal protection granted to serving and former CECs under new law, calling it undemocratic.
Punjab Minister Dr Baljit Kaur launched Phase II of 'Sade Bazurag, Sada Maan' in Mohali, allocating Rs 7.86 crore for district-level camps offering healthcare, pensions, and legal aid to senior citizens.
India says 9,000 Indians are in Iran, mostly students and professionals. The government will explore evacuation options only when commercial flights stop operating or travel becomes difficult within Iran.
The BJP benefits from divided opposition in Mumbai elections, with multi-way contests and vote fragmentation weakening rivals like Congress, which struggles with urban voters.
The testimony of a key witness in the Hathras stampede case concluded in court. The next hearing is scheduled for January 22, 2026, as legal proceedings continue.
The Narwekar family secured victories in all three BMC seats they contested in Mumbai's A ward on BJP tickets, with Makrand Narwekar, Gauravi Shivalkar Narwekar, and Harshita Narwekar winning convincingly.
Chhattisgarh government takes strict action against officials and employees across 12 districts for paddy procurement fraud, fake purchases, and illegal deductions from farmers during Kharif season.
A Congress leader faces scrutiny for handing over a deity's vehicle-horse to a temple tantri, allegedly violating a 2012 TDB order in the Sabarimala gold controversy.
The Enforcement Directorate has attached assets of Al Falah University and filed a charge sheet against its chairman in a money laundering case linked to student cheating allegations.
Ex-Arizona senator Kyrsten Sinema faces serious allegations of an inappropriate relationship with a married security aide, involving drugs and abuse of power.
Thousands of villagers and activists gathered in Ambikapur, Surguja division, to protest large-scale mining projects and alleged violations of Gram Sabha rights, demanding cancellation of clearances and enforcement of tribal protections.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated BJP workers and thanked Maharashtra voters after the BJP-led NDA and Mahayuti alliance secured a sweeping victory in municipal corporation elections across the state.
The Supreme Court directs states to create enforceable rules for the 25% RTE quota, mandates NCPCR monitoring, and addresses systemic barriers in education access for underprivileged children.
Sukbinder Sogy, 37, faces multiple charges after allegedly trying to ignite a sleeping passenger on a SkyTrain. Police reveal his extensive violent history.
Recent municipal corporation election results in Maharashtra have severely weakened the political influence of both the Pawar and Thackeray families, marking a significant shift in the state's political landscape.
Russian President Vladimir Putin is actively mediating to de-escalate tensions between Iran and the US, as Moscow condemns Trump's military threats following Iran's crackdown on protests.
Israel's Mossad director David Barnea visited the US for talks on Iran protests and potential military action, revealing behind-the-scenes diplomacy as tensions fluctuate.
Justice Sujoy Paul was sworn in as the Chief Justice of Calcutta High Court on Friday. Governor C V Ananda Bose administered the oath in a ceremony attended by judges and ministers.
Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut asserts that early trends favoring BJP will reverse as counting progresses in Maharashtra. He remains confident amid ongoing vote tally.
Devendra Fadnavis-led BJP shows strong performance in Maharashtra's urban areas as vote counting continues. Mahayuti alliance leads across municipal corporations.
A Delhi court has sent five accused to jail and extended the judicial custody of two others in the Red Fort blast case, as legal proceedings continue.
British MP Bob Blackman warns of Hindu killings and temple attacks in Bangladesh as extremism rises and democracy falters ahead of controversial elections.
The Supreme Court reserved its order on Harish Rana's plea for passive euthanasia. ASG Aishwarya Bhati argued his condition is worse than Aruna Shanbaug's, with doctors supporting withdrawal of life support.
Jharkhand High Court stays police probe against ED officers, calls Ranchi raid 'pre-planned'. Orders CRPF/BSF deployment, holds SSP accountable for security.
Maharashtra's political landscape shifts as Maha Yuti secures a significant victory, dealing a major blow to the Thackeray family. In legal news, Justice Varma faces a setback in a cash haul case.
The Gujarat High Court dismissed petitions by Arvind Kejriwal and Sanjay Singh seeking separate trials in a criminal defamation case over remarks about PM Modi's degree.
The Maha Yuti alliance led by BJP secured a decisive victory in Maharashtra's municipal elections. Uddhav Thackeray's reunion with Raj Thackeray failed to stop the saffron surge.
The BJP-led alliance secures a decisive victory in Maharashtra's Urban Local Body elections, including Mumbai's BMC, reflecting public trust in PM Modi's leadership.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed gratitude to Maharashtra's people after NDA's strong performance in municipal corporation elections, citing a deepened bond and support for development.