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Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday said the BJP's 45 per cent vote share in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections reflected a decisive mandate, and its tally was higher than that of Shiv Sena (UBT) despite contesting fewer seats.

Even as the citizens of Bengaluru are staring at another possible Metro fare hike, the BJP and Congress have begun a blame game over the issue.

India will continue to press Iranian authorities to grant early consular access to the 16 Indian crew members of a commercial vessel that was detained last month, the Indian embassy in Tehran said on Saturday.

Shiv Sena (UBT) president Uddhav Thackeray on Saturday described the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections held on January 15 as a strange and desperate fight for his opponents.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said on Saturday that this week's Trump administration announcement on the composition of a Gaza executive board was not coordinated with Israel and ran counter to government policy.

A Hindu man was beaten to death in the Gazipur district of Bangladesh while trying to protect his shop employee from an assault, police said on Saturday.

Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani on Saturday said that Vishakha Group's coordinated industrial ecosystem spanning solar glass, aluminium, polymer films and advanced materials represents a new model of Indian manufacturing.

A Spanish carnival group dressed as Stephen Hawking performed at Cadiz, raising awareness about ALS but sparking mixed reactions and accusations of mockery online.

Assam is set for a massive infrastructure boost as Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to perform the Bhoomi Pujan for the Kaziranga Elevated Corridor project on Sunday, January 18.

Days after she set the cat among the pigeons by walking out with documents during Enforcement Directorate raids on political consultancy firm I-PAC, Mamata Banerjee has urged the Chief Justice to protect people from being argeted by agencies.

Singur, which changed the course of West Bengal politics in 2006, is once again at the centre of a controversy 18 years later. Back then the question was about why set up industry on fertile agricultural land.

The social and cultural consciousness of western Rajasthan has been dominated by the legacy of Jodhpur and its royal lineage. And in that is embedded the image of one man, Bapji. King at the age of four, yet deeply connected to the soul of Marwar.

US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor received warm public responses after sharing positive views on Mumbai, with users welcoming early engagement and renewed diplomatic outreach.

The civil aviation regulator DGCA has imposed a penalty of Rs 22.20 crore on IndiGo and taken strict enforcement action against its senior management after a probe found serious planning, operational and regulatory lapses.

Nipah virus (NiV) is a zoonotic illness that is transmitted to people from animals, and can also be transmitted through contaminated food or directly from person-to-person.

The strictest pollution curbs under Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP-4) have been reimposed in Delhi-NCR as the AQI began inching towards 450, or the severe+ category, on Saturday.

Indonesian authorities are searching for a plane carrying three government workers and seven crew members after contact with the aircraft was lost on Saturday, officials said.

IndiGo pilot Gurdish Singh surprised his daughter by making a special announcement over the intercom during a Mumbai to Nagpur flight.

In a major anti-corruption operation, the Bengaluru Lokayukta has arrested three excise officials after catching them red-handed while allegedly accepting a Rs 25 lakh bribe. The payout was reportedly part of a much larger Rs 80 lakh demand.

US Congressman Rich McCormick, a member of Trump's Republican party, said that unlike India, Pakistan does not bring investments to the United States and vice versa.

Taking allegations of being the 'B-Team' of the BJP head on, AIMIM President Asaduddin Owaisi has said the reason his party is doing well in states like Bihar and even the Maharashtra civic polls is that it actually has a gameplan to fight the BJP.

Indian entrepreneur grants month-long paid leave to employee caring for ill mother, boosting morale and productivity.

An anti-inflammatory diet focuses on whole and nutrient-dense foods that help to reduce chronic inflammation in the body. Inflammation is one of the major causes of chronic conditions like heart disease, diabetes, arthritis, and even some cancers.

As many as 19 government Bills remain pending in the Rajya Sabha, with the oldest, pertaining to population control, dating back to 1992.

School Assembly News Headlines Today (January 18): Staying updated on important national, international, sports, and education news sharpens the mind and helps students become informed citizens.

The body of a missing tourist from Kerala was recovered on Saturday from the frozen Sela Lake in Arunachal Pradesh's Tawang district following an intensive search operation.

An Indian man visiting a remote village in China's Yunnan province became an unexpected attraction at a local tribal festival, with villagers clicking over 1,000 photos of him after he embraced local traditions.

An eight-year-old boy found himself alone at a hospital as he arranged the postmortem examination of his mother, who died of HIV-related infection, until local police stepped in to help him with legal formalities and the last rites.

A food delivery robot was crushed by a Brightline train in Miami after it was left stuck on the tracks for at least 15 minutes.

Manipur's Thadou tribe draw attention to what they called eckless, irresponsible, and inherently dangerous decision to start the census exercise in the border state without first removing Any Kuki Tribes from the ST list.

Malaika Arora demonstrates the power of Chandra Namaskara in a new yoga video shared by celebrity yoga trainer Vanshika Pandey.

JEE Mains Admit Card: The NTA has released the JEE Mains examination admit card today, January 17. Candidates can download it through the direct link here.

A smart city with no drinking water, quipped Rahul Gandhi as he arrived in Indore, India's so-called cleanest city, to meet victims of the contaminated water tragedy in the city's Bhagirathpura area.

Mumbai will get a new mayor by the end of this month, following the BJP and Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena's big win in the BMC election. Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena faction has lost control of the richest municipal body in the country.

Dominika Patalas-Kalra, a Polish national, shares five practical tips for travellers to India, encouraging local exploration and open-mindedness.

India's Gen Z believes in the BJP's development mode, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in Bengal today, citing the party's landslide victory in the recent local body elections in Mumbai.

Nutritionist Deepshikha Jain has shared a video on Instagram breaking down different yoghurt combinations and how each one supports a specific health goal.

Previously, scientists relied on ground-based or airborne radar to map the subglacial topography.

Singh said the initiative will help connect school education with employment by imparting practical knowledge and preparing students for future challenges.

Chen Zhi, the manager of Shanghai Jiege Pet Animal Garden, told the media that Ah Wang may be suffering from deep psychological trauma after his owner's death.

Ayatollah Khomeini returned to Iran on February 1, 1979, after 14 years in exile, with millions lining the streets to witness his homecoming.

Thanking the people of Maharashtra for electing 125 of its candidates as corporators in various Municipal Corporations in the western state, AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Saturday said the parties that lost the polls should introspect.

If you're pre-diabetic, you can make certain diet and lifestyle changes to reduce your risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Here are some healthy eating tips to reduce the risks.

Chinese customs authorities this week told customs agents that Nvidia's H200 chips are not permitted to enter the country.

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar's meeting with senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and party president Mallikarjun Kharge in New Delhi has once again brought the spotlight back on the unresolved leadership question in Karnataka.

Led by party supremo Asaduddin Owaisi, AIMIM has won 125 seats across key municipal corporations in Maharashtra, which not only sharply expanded its footprint but also altered the state's traditional political equations.

Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena has emerged as the single-largest party in the Thane Municipal Corporation in Maharashtra; however, he has lost a key seat in Ward 13 to the rival Thackeray camp.

PM Modi Flags Off India's First Howrah-Guwahati Vande Bharat Sleeper Train

The son of Iran's late shah said Friday he was confident that mass protests would topple the Islamic republic and urged international action, as US President Donald Trump holds off on intervening in the unrest.

Fitness trainer Yasmin Karachiwala masters the new mobility challenge in a recent Instagram video.