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Maharashtra civic polls: Car chases, crematorium drama cap nomination chaos
Political parties in Maharashtra faced significant unrest over ticket distribution for upcoming civic polls, with nominations ending on Tuesday. Disgruntled aspirants staged protests and chased AB forms in Nashik, while Nagpur saw emotional scenes and BJP worker demonstrations. Mumbai and other cities also reported internal dissent and independent filings due to alliance seat-sharing.
If you intend to get drunk, leave the driving to the sober
This is because Japanese authorities have figures showing that riding drunk also leads to serious accidents
Akshaye Khanna in & as the enigma!
Whats it, if not the return of the morally unambiguous villain, missing for long, that also explains Khannas year at Bollywoods box-office, no?
Anjel Chakma murder: Family seeks capital punishment for accused
Anjel, a final-year MBA student at a private university in Dehradun, was allegedly stabbed to death by some youngsters on December 9. He died on December 26, after being in a hospital for 17 days
Seven killed, 12 injured as bus falls into gorge in Uttarakhand
The accident occurred in the Bhikiyasain area when the bus was en route to Ramnagar in Nainital from Dwarahat in Almora, SSP) Devendra Pincha said
125-million-year-old spinosaurid dinosaur discovered in Thailand
This fish-eating dinosaur stalked the Khorat Groups waterways in Cretaceous Thailand. Interestingly, the discovery is being hailed as one of the most complete spinosaurid specimens ever recovered in Asia
Too much artificial light at night may increase risk of heart disease: Study
The participants, who had no history of heart disease and no active cancer, underwent the same Positron Emission Tomography/Computed Tomography (PET/CT) scan
Top Exporters? All loads lead to Indias hotspots
India's export success is concentrated in a few key districts and states. Gujarat, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Uttar Pradesh are leading merchandise exports. Jamnagar in Gujarat and Kanchipuram in Tamil Nadu are top exporting districts. Uttar Pradesh is emerging as an electronics manufacturing hub. Location advantages and policy support are crucial for this growth.
Aggarwal is new interim chief of NIA
NEW DELHI, Dec 30: The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has issued an order appointing senior Indian Police Service (IPS) officer Rakesh Aggarwal as the interim chief of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) following the Governments decision to prematurely repatriate incumbent Director General (DG) Sadanand Vasant Date to Maharashtra. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp Himachal Pradesh cadre IPS officer of 1994-batch Aggarwal is currently serving as Special DG in the NIA. He was appointed as the Special [] The post Aggarwal is new interim chief of NIA appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
JJ Hospital dean seeks cancellation of election duty for doctors and staff
BJP candidate wins unopposed in Kalyan-Dombivli
BJP members elected to top posts of both ZPs
Cross voting in South Goa befuddles everybody Special Correspondent Panaji: The Bharatiya Janata Party-Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party alliance has established its rule on both zilla panchayats in Goa, with BJPs ZP members namely Reshma Bandodkar and Namdev Chari having been elected unopposed on Tuesday as the chairperson and vice-chairperson of the North Goa ZP, respectively. Furthermore, [] The post BJP members elected to top posts of both ZPs appeared first on The Navhind Times .
Mumbai: Customs arrest man smuggling gold worth 2.5 crore
Mumbai railways sanction Badlapur Karjat line quadrupling project under MUTP-3B
Uncommon moth seen for the first time in Raigad district
Mumbai airport adds new taxiway
Select PSB digital playbooks picked for broader adoption
Government is promoting collaboration among state-run banks. Select digital initiatives from Canara Bank, Bank of Maharashtra, and State Bank of India are being identified for wider adoption. These include geospatial analytics for business development, digital co-lending systems, and comprehensive digital transformation frameworks. Banks will evaluate and adapt these proven solutions to their specific needs.
As BJP tightens grip in Maharashtra, cracks deepen in Shiv Sena
A year after the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance swept Maharashtra with 235 seats, political fault lines are widening within the ruling coalition even as the opposition remains disoriented. The Congress is distancing itself from the Uddhav Thackeray-led Sena, while tensions have intensified between the BJP and the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena.
Vashi Train Stabbing: Accused Arrested From Tamil Nadu
BEST fails to stop fatal Bhandup bus crash despite safety training after Kurla tragedy
Over a year after Kurla BEST bus tragedy left 9 dead, drivers licence revoked
Mumbai: Neighbour arrested for womans murder in Pant Nagar over 3 lakh loan dispute
Lawyer urges Maharashtra rights panel to take cognisance of Mumbai bus accident
Traffic warden killed in Bhandup BEST bus crash
Bhandup BEST bus tragedy: Grave loss, says Sion hospital dean on senior nurses death in mishap
Bhandup BEST bus tragedy: Tata hospital nurse was in a hurry to reach home after a wedding
From Chandrapur to Colaba: Show trains spotlight on the spirits and stories of Gond folklore
BMC poll nominations: Shiv Sena hands over all 90 tickets, rewards loyalty
Mumbai Metro one adds extra trips for New Years eve services
PM Modi voices concern over reported targeting of Russian Presidents residence
In a post on X, PM Modi stressed the importance of diplomacy and cautioned against actions that could derail efforts to resolve the conflict. His remarks came after Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that Ukraine had carried out a drone attack on President Putins state residence
Flashing aviation lights on Mumbai high-rises: Are steady alternatives being overlooked?
As the city's skyline continues to grow vertically, residents in areas like Worli, Prabhadevi, and Lower Parel are reporting sleep disturbances from aviation warning lights on neighbouring buildings
Maharashtras Smart Cities near project finish line, but 1,555 crore works still pending
There is no budgetary allocation under Smart City Mission for this financial year.
TV Smashed, Windows Broken: NCP Workers Vandalise Office After Ticket Snub
Upset about being denied a ticket for the upcoming civic polls, a worker from Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar-led NCP and his supporters vandalised the party's office in Nagpur.
Transport panel finds multiple violations by all 3 bike taxi operators in Mumbai metropolitan region
A Maharashtra Transport Department committee found Ola, Uber, and Rapido bike taxi operators violated norms in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. Violations include using private bikes, overcharging, exceeding distance limits, and lacking rider police verification. No immediate action was taken due to civic poll code. Meetings with company management are planned. Fines and police cases have been filed against the operators.
At least 32 fall ill in Indore due to suspected water contamination
A local councillor asserted that an 80-year-old man is dead due to the water contamination. However, city officials and the administration have not confirmed the death yet. Patients complained of vomiting and diarrhoea after drinking contaminated water
Maharashtra polls: Ajit Pawar-led NCP workers vandalise party office in Nagpur
According to sources, angry party workers smashed television sets and broke window panes at the office. The protest followed the partys decision to deny a ticket to Avinash Pardikar, who was seeking to contest the Nagpur Municipal Corporation elections
Western disturbance raises night temperatures in Rajasthan; light rain forecast
Night temperatures rose slightly across parts of Rajasthan, with light rain expected on December 31 due to a western disturbance. Sikar recorded the minimum of 6.5 degrees Celsius, Pali 6.9 degrees, Alwar and Pilani 7 degrees, Churu 7.2 degrees, while the night temperature in Jhunjhunu was 8.2 degrees Celsius and 10 degrees Celsius in Jaipur
Former VP Jagdeep Dhankhar yet to get official residence months after resigning
Former Vice President of India Jagdeep Dhankhar, who resigned in July citing health reasons, is yet to be allotted an official residence despite being entitled to a Type-VIII bungalow
Escorts Kubota gets Rs 3.4-cr demand from Maharashtra tax authority
Escorts Kubota Ltd faces a significant tax demand. Maharashtra tax authorities have issued an order for over Rs 3.4 crore. This includes tax, interest, and penalty. The issue concerns the eligibility of input tax credit. The company received the order on December 29, 2025. Escorts Kubota Ltd plans to appeal this decision.
Mumbai gears up for the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation elections on January 15, 2026. Political alliances have finalized seat-sharing pacts. The BJP and Shiv Sena (Mahayuti) will contest together. The Congress and Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi have also formed an alliance. The Nationalist Congress Party (Sharad Pawar faction) is contesting independently. Vote counting is set for January 16, 2026.
BMC polls: BJP to contest 137 seats, Shinde-led Sena gets 90, as they finally agree on seat-sharing
MUMBAI: After a week of negotiations, the BJP has agreed to offer 90 seats to the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) polls . The BJP will contest in the remaining 137 seats, against the initial plan of contesting 150 seats. The party had initially offered 50 seats to the Shinde-led Shiv Sena, but after final negotiations, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde ensured 90 seats for his party. Mumbai BJP unit president Amit Satam said that according to the seat-sharing pact, BJP and Shiv Sena will allocate some seats from their respective quotas to the MahaYuti allies. We are confident of coming into power in BMC. The Hindutva flag of MahaYuti will be unfurled. The BMC elections campaign will be done jointly by both parties. We will not allow to change the colour of Mumbai. Our motto is safety and security of Mumbai.We already agreed on over 200 seats, and only 27 seats remained, and that has also been done amicably. We already informed our candidates to file their nominations as Tuesday is the last day for the nominations, Satam said. However, after the announcement of the seat-sharing plan, a MahaYuti alliance partner -- RPI (A) led by Union Minister of State Ramdas Athawale -- alleged that the BJP cheated them. . , . . pic.twitter.com/ezXPwCUmko Ameet Satam (@AmeetSatam) December 28, 2025 Athawale alleged that the party members were called for seat-sharing talks at 4 pm, but no one held talks with them. We waited and waited and nothing happened. Therefore, our party workers are very much unhappy, and they decided to take a different stand in BMC elections, and that decision will be accepted by me as well, Athawale said. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said the alliance is confident that the people of Mumbai will vote for them in the BMC elections. A political observer said the BJP-Shiv Sena seat-sharing pact shows that Eknath Shinde is a good negotiator. BJP initially offered only 50 seats to Shinde against his demand of 110 seats.Shinde was firm on his demand for seats; therefore BJP, which was adamant over 150 seats, was forced to concede 13 seats from its quota. Besides, the BJP also has to accommodate smaller allies in it, he said. But in other municipal corporations like Pune, Sambhaji Nagar, Navi Mumbai etc, Shinde has completely failed to get decent numbers of seats in alliance, he added. Ajit Pawar out, Eknath Shinde in: BJP-Shiv Sena alliance in making for BMC polls
BMC polls: RPI(A)s exclusion from BJP, Shiv Sena seat-sharing a betrayal of trust, says Athawale
The deadline to file nomination papers for the January 15 polls for 29 municipal corporations in Maharashtra closes on December 30
Trump indicates US hit facility linked to alleged drug boats in South America
President Donald Trump claimed the US struck a South American facility allegedly linked to drug-carrying boats, though no official details were provided. The president, who called radio host John Catsimatidis during a program on WABC radio, was discussing US strikes on alleged drug-carrying boats in the Caribbean Sea and eastern Pacific Ocean
Saudi strikes Yemens Mukalla over alleged UAE-linked weapons shipment
Saudi Arabia said it bombed Yemens Mukalla port after a weapons shipment allegedly meant for separatist forces arrived from the UAE, marking a fresh escalation in regional tensions. The attack signals a new escalation in tensions between the kingdom and the Southern Transitional Council, which is backed by the Emirates
PM Narendra Modi to unveil Jain monks 500th book at Mumbai event
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will unveil Padma Bhushan Acharya Shri Ratnasundersuriswarji Maharaj Saheb's 500th book, World of Love, Love of the World, on January 11. This prolific Jain spiritual teacher, who began writing at his guru's behest despite initial doubts, has penned works spanning diverse themes, earning him two Guinness World Records for his extensive literary output.
Yunus mourns Khaleda Zia, calls her a `great guardian` of Bangladesh`s democracy
Bangladesh interim Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus paid tribute to former prime minister Khaleda Zia, saying the nation has lost a great guardian whose role in restoring democracy will be remembered forever. Zia, the longtime chief of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and a three-time prime minister, died at around 6 am local time
PM Modi condoles Khaleda Zias demise, says her contributions will be remembered
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed grief over the death of former Bangladesh Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, recalling her contributions to her country and bilateral relations with India. In a post on X, PM Modi wrote, Deeply saddened to learn about the passing away of former Prime Minister and BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia in Dhaka
Gold, silver rally in 2025 amid global uncertainty
Gold and silver prices surged in 2025, driven by global instability, investor flight to safety, and anticipated US interest rate cuts. Central bank purchases and strong domestic demand, particularly for silver's role in green technology, bolstered the rally. Experts foresee continued strength, emphasizing precious metals as strategic assets for wealth preservation and future technologies.
Delhi: AI Express pilot gets bail after arrest at IGI Airport for assault case
An Air India Express pilot accused of assaulting a passenger at Delhis IGI Airport was arrested and later released on bail, Delhi Police said. During the probe, after registering the case, the police collected relevant CCTV footage and recorded the statements
Trump repeats claim of resolving India-Pakistan tensions at Netanyahu meet
US President Donald Trump again claimed he helped end the India-Pakistan conflict while speaking during a bilateral meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. He said he stopped the war between Armenia and Azerbaijan, threatening the countries with tariffs, as well as other conflicts, but is not given credit for it
Delhi-NCR reels under severe pollution and dense fog
The situation worsened significantly, with visibility dropping to zero in many locations on Monday night. This severely disrupted road, rail, and air traffic, causing delays and safety risks for commuters
UAE strongly condemns attempt to target residence of Russian President
In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) affirmed the UAE`s solidarity with the President of the Russian Federation, as well as with the government and people of Russia
Air India Express pilot joins probe in IGI airport assault case
Captain Virendra Sejwal appeared before the investigating officer and cooperated with the probe, police said, adding that his replies were being examined in light of the available evidence
Trump backs Netanyahu, says pardon imminent despite denial from Herzogs office
President Herzog`s office soon contradicted Trump`s statement. In a clarification cited by CNN, the office said, There has been no conversation between President Herzog and President Trump since the pardon request was submitted
Watch: CCTV captures moment when BEST bus ploughed into pedestrians in Mumbai; 4 dead
Tragedy struck Bhandup (West) railway station late Monday night as a BEST bus veered off course during a U-turn, crashing into pedestrians. The devastating incident claimed four lives and left ten others injured. CCTV footage captured the bus losing control, hitting a pole before mounting the footpath.
Tech leap in Mumbai: Andheri mans cancer surgery done remotely by surgeon 8,000 km away
Trump says Iran may be using different sites to rebuild missile programme
While he said he does not believe Iran has expanded its nuclear capabilities, he repeated that the country may be behaving badly, without giving specific details
Former Bangladesh prime minister Khaleda Zia passes away at 80
According to a statement issued by the BNP, Khaleda Zia passed away at around 6 am at Evercare Hospital in Dhaka, where she had been undergoing treatment for more than a month
Mumbai Diary | Maharastra Congress chief firm on ideological stand
Everyone was surprised when the Congress high command appointed the low-profile Harshvardhan Sapkal as the state Congress president. Without fanfare, he is trying to make the Congress as the main opposition and ideological force in the state. His predecessors had tried hard to stitch an alliance with Dalit leader Prakash Ambedkar, but Sapkal made it after a gap of 25 years. He also cemented an alliance with Mahadev Jankars Rashtriya Samaj Paksha. He was firm against a tie-up with Raj Thackeray for the BMC polls despite Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Rauts persuasion to Rahul Gandhi. Sapkal is making decisions, not influenced by Sharad Pawar. Shinde Sena bargains for bigger pie in polls The regional allies of the BJP often face difficulties in maintaining their position of strength. Shinde-led Sena, however, is playing hardball with bigger ally BJP. Shinde fielded more candidates against the BJP in local body polls when alliance talks failed. Winning 53 Nagar Parishad president posts, Sena maintained a better success ratio. In BMC seat sharing, Shinde forced the BJP to concede 80 seats against the initial offer of 50 in the 227-member BMC polls. He is bargaining hard for Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation polls. Even if Shinde secures 50% seats it contests in BMC poll, he will play a key role in Mumbai power politics. Pawar-Adani bonhomie at Baramati AI centre NCP chief Sharad Pawar and his family were effusive in their praise for industrialist Gautam Adani. The industrialist inaugurated the Sharadchandra Pawar Centre for Excellence in Artificial Intelligence in Baramati, and the function looked like an extended Pawar-Adani family function. Rohit Pawar, grandnephew of the NCP chief, went to the airport to pick Adani and drove him to the venue. Supriya Sule called Adani her elder brother and said he scolded her when she made mistakes. Adani and his wife showered praise Pawar Sr. After the function, Ajit Pawar dropped Adani off at the airport. Sudhir Suryawanshi Our correspondent in Maharashtra suryawanshi.sudhir@gmail.com
After reunion of Pawars, Shinde likely to join them against BJP in Pune polls
MUMBAI: The NCP and NCP (SP), headed by Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and his uncle Sharad Pawar, respectively, have decided to contest the Pimpri Chinchwad and Pune civic polls unitedly. A decision on the alliance has been taken considering the sentiments of local party workers, said NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar on Monday. The decision has been taken only for Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad. Sharad Pawar is not involved in this entire decision-making process, he added. The alliances have been forged to ensure that the election battle becomes easier for both factions, he said, adding that for now, the parties will fight the Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad civic body elections together. Meanwhile, the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (UBT) faction, and the Congress will contest the Pune and both the PMC and Pimpri-Chinchwad elections. The BJP, on the other hand, has refused to concede the space to other parties and decided to contest all 165 seats on its own. Parivar comes together: NCP, NCP (SP) to fight Pimpri-Chinchwad and Pune civic polls jointly After failing to strike a seat-sharing pact with the saffron party, the Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena is also likely to join hands with the Pawar factions for the Pune municipal corporation elections. Shiv Sena leader Ravindra Dhangekar on Monday met Ajit Pawar to initiate the talks with a demand of 35 to 40 seats in the civic body polls. Elections to 29 civic bodies in Maharashtra will be held on January 15. The counting of votes will take place the next day. The last date for filing nominations is December 30. BJP to go it alone After failing to strike a seat-sharing pact with the saffron party, the Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena is also likely to join hands with the Pawar factions for the Pune municipal corporation elections. The BJP has refused to concede space to other parties. Thackeray brothers need Marathi vote consolidation, sizable Muslim and Dalit votes to win BMC polls
357 nominations filed for BMC polls in Mumbai on Monday, taking total to 401
BEST bus accident in Mumbai: 4 dead, 10 injured; one critical, others under treatment
A tragic BEST bus accident in Bhandup (West) late Monday night resulted in at least four fatalities and ten injuries. Rajawadi Hospital confirmed one death, while MT Agarwal Hospital reported three victims brought in dead. Ten injured individuals are currently receiving treatment for their wounds.
Let 2026 be the year of the citizen
With civic elections nearing, in their last midnight gupshup session of 2025, our sutradhaars, Sir Pheroze and Lady Flora, discuss what they dont wish to encounter, with the hope for a better 2026
Why no consolation tie for pitch storm?
The cricket may have been exciting (36 wickets falling) for some, but what about the paying public, who were expecting to watch five days of Test cricket
CM Dhami promises strict action over Tripura students killing in Dehradun
Police have announced a reward of Rs 25,000 for the only absconding accused, a resident of Nepal, and said they have sent a team to the neighbouring country, while five others, including two juveniles, have been apprehended
From armoured giants to clawed hunters, six new dinosaurs found in 2025
While other species in the group could reach 4 metres in length and up to 400 kg, this teenage specimen would have been about a metre long, weighing about 6 kg
Mexico train derailment kills 13, injures 98 passengers
According to the statement issued by the Mexican Navy, which oversees the Interoceanic Corridor of the Isthmus of Tehuantepec, the train on Line Z was carrying around 250 passengers at the time of the accident
Fire at Indonesian retirement home kills 16 elderly residents
The bodies of victims were taken to a hospital for identification with the assistance of families, officials said. Firefighters with six trucks needed more than two hours to extinguish the blaze after nearby residents reported the fire to emergency services
3 from MLAs family among 87 candidates in Congress first list for BMC polls in Mumbai
Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray gives AB forms to 102 candidates for BMC polls in Mumbai
Political tension rises ahead of Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation polls
Bhandup West faced a devastating tragedy when a BEST bus driver, during a U-turn, lost control, resulting in the tragic deaths of four individuals and injuries to fourteen pedestrians. The electric AC bus careened off the road, striking a pole before impacting innocent bystanders.
Navi Mumbai: Canal inspector kills self, body found by locals in Alibaug dam
Navi Mumbai: 2 arrested for stealing diesel from truckers at knife point
Navi Mumbai: Minor Bangladeshi girl, 6 women rescued from flesh trade at Taloja
Breakthrough tunnel project to enhance Navi Mumbais water capacity from 150 to 270 MLD
Navi mumbai: Teen girl abducted by lover rescued after 6 days, man arrested
BJP-Sena finalise 137-90 seat-sharing formula for BMC polls
BJP quietly issues AB forms for BMC polls to avoid rebellion
BMC halts work at new Bombay High Court complex over pollution lapses
Mumbai patient undergoes robotic surgery with doctor 8,000 km away
Mumbai: State appoints police chief as cyber crime nodal officer
Mumbai: Freshly revamped Kalaghoda stretch dug up days after completion, residents aghast
Deadline looming, parties rush to name candidates for Maharashtra civic polls
With various alliances and combinations in place, Mumbai will witness a four-pronged contest
As BMC Polls Loom, Thackerays Accuse BJP Of Bid To Break Mumbai
Some people are dreaming of breaking Mumbai away from Maharashtra. This dream must be crushed: Raj Thackeray
IIT-Bombay, NTPC lead Indias first underground carbon dioxide storage drilling project
Mumbai fire brigades conduct special inspection drive ahead of New Year celebrations
