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File photo (Picture credit: PTI) NEW DELHI: Counting of votes for the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections 2026 will be held on Friday, with results from Asia’s richest civic body expected to start coming in as the day progresses.The vote count will determine the political control of Mumbai’s 227-ward civic corporation after a gap of…
The clarification came amid allegations of irregularities in the ongoing local body elections across 29 municipal corporations. (ANI) MUMBAI: The Maharashtra State Election Commission (SEC) on Thursday clarified that any attempt to erase the indelible ink applied on a voter’s finger and creating confusion during polling amounts to an electoral malpractice.The clarification came amid allegations…
Veteran actor Kamal Haasan lauded the team behind ‘Parasakthi’, calling it a significant election anthem for the upcoming polls. He praised director Sudha Kongara and lead actors, highlighting the film’s impactful portrayal of political themes. The production house expressed gratitude for Haasan’s strong support, acknowledging the film’s critical and commercial success. Sudha Kongara directed ‘Parasakthi’,…
Nagpur: A senior lecturer at a Maharashtra govt-run educational institute in Nagpur has been included for election duty on Jan 15, even though she has a chemotherapy session scheduled on that date, reports Abhishek Choudhari. The 56-year-old cancer patient’s college officially wrote to Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) on Dec 26, seeking cancellation of poll duty,…
On January 6, 2026, Bollywood buzzed: Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal named baby boy Vihaan. Daisy Shah slammed election campaigners over Bandra fire from crackers. Shraddha Kapoor quipped on wedding query. Babil Khan honored late dad Irrfan on 59th birthday. Sreeleela opened up on adopting three kids. On January 6, 2026, Bollywood made headlines with…
MUMBAI: A fire broke out in a house in Mumbai’s Bandra East area, allegedly during an election campaign, prompting actor Daisy Shah to express outrage over the incident. The fire occurred at night while Shah was walking her dogs near her residence. Sharing a video from the scene on Instagram, Shah criticised the campaigners for…
In a shocking turn of events, renowned actress Daisy Shah expressed her deep frustration following a fire that broke out in Bandra East, Mumbai, allegedly ignited by election campaigners using fireworks. While out for a stroll with her dog, Shah passionately criticized the ‘thoughtless individuals’ devoid of civic responsibility, underlining the risks posed by fireworks…
NEW DELHI: The Bombay high court on Monday stayed the elections to the apex council of the Maharashtra Cricket Association (MCA) that were scheduled for Tuesday, after raising questions over the induction of around 400 new members, including relatives of the incumbent president and NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar.A bench of Chief Justice Shree Chandrashekhar…
US President Donald Trump on Monday said Venezuela will not hold new elections within the next 30 days and that the country must first be stabilised following the capture of its leader, Nicolás Maduro. Speaking to NBC News, Trump insisted the United States is not at war with Venezuela, even as it deepens its involvement…
KOLKATA: Can Madhyamik admit card be Bengal’s 14th SIR document? The West Bengal Chief Electoral Officer asked the EC to clarify. The SIR hearings are throwing up multiple pleas by people who did not clear Madhyamik but have the admit card, with their date of birth documented in it, as a valid birth certificate. If…
