Ask If Ink Erased, Not Have You Voted: Thackerays Allege Marker Pen Use In Maharashtra Civic Polls
Uddhav Thackeray questioned the accountability of the State Election Commission and asked why public money was being spent if such lapses were taking place.
RM Drip to set up 12,000 tonne manufacturing plant in Maharashtra
New unit to be set up through proposed wholly owned subsidiary Brahmanand Pipes Pvt Ltd at Sinnar in Nashik district
Mumbai civic election: Cash-for-vote cases, FIRs raise grim questions over poll fairness
Maharashtra civic polls: Allegations of widespread voter inducement surfaced across Mumbai Metropolitan Region before the vote. Reports and videos showed cash and gifts distributed to influence voters. Videos depicted party workers arguing over money distribution. The State Election Commission has acknowledged the charges and assured action.
Nine new Amrit Bharat Express trains soon! Indian railways announces routes check list and features
Nine new Amrit Bharat Express trains are set to expand long-distance rail connectivity, linking West Bengal and Assam with Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Maharashtra. These non-air-conditioned trains offer affordable travel with modern amenities, aiming to boost commerce and tourism across the country.
The ink on the finger after voting can be removed with a sanitiser. Instead of ink, pens are being used after voting, says Maharashta Navnirman Sena (MNS) Chief Raj Thackeray
Watch: Nitin Gadkari casts vote in Maharashtra civic polls, urges citizens to participate
Maharashtra Minister Ganesh Naik Alleges Name Missing From Voter List, Casts Vote Later
Naik further informed that family members and relatives live in the same building in Navi Mumbai, however, their names were divided in three different polling centres.
Indian stock markets remain closed for Maharashtra civic elections
The decision follows the Maharashtra government's declaration of a public holiday on January 15 to ensure the smooth conduct of elections in 29 municipal corporations, including the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) in Mumbai.
Stock market holiday today: Are NSE, BSE closed for trading on January 15? Check details
The stock market will be closed on January 15th due to Maharashtra municipal corporation elections, with trading suspended across various segments. Equity derivatives contracts originally set to expire on this date will now mature on January 14th.
Mumbai BMC elections 2026: Whats open and closed on polling day- Check all details
Mumbai's richest municipal corporation, the BMC, is holding elections for 277 ward members after an eight-year gap. Over 10 million citizens are eligible to vote, with a significant police deployment ensuring security. The election marks a key political battle for control of the city's vast budget, with various parties vying for victory.
Ravindra Chavan Bowed Down to AIMIM Leaders Feet? No, It Was a Sindhi Guru!
The man in the visual is Sai Chhotu Gurmukhdas Jagiasi, a Sindhi guru based in Ulhasnagar, Maharashtra.
Maharashtra civic polls begin: 3.48 crore voters, 15,908 candidates across 29 corporations
California AG probes Elon Musks Grok over AI deepfake abuse
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Voting is underway across Maharashtra for 29 municipal corporations, including the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation. Several prominent personalities from Bollywood and cricket were seen casting their votes. Akshay Kumar, Twinkle Khanna, Sachin Tendulkar, Piyush Goyal, Vishal Dadlani, Nana Patekar, Hema Malini, and Divya Dutta exercised their franchise. They urged citizens to participate in the democratic process.
Mumbai poll holiday for BSE, NSE draws flak from Zerodha's Nithin Kamath
Indian stock exchanges observed a full trading holiday on Thursday, January 15, due to municipal elections in Maharashtra. Zerodha CEO Nithin Kamath criticized the closure, citing global market connectivity and poor planning. The debate intensified with Samir Arora questioning the consistency of such arguments, especially in light of markets opening on a Sunday for Budget Day.
Voting underway for 29 civic bodies across Maharashtra; all eyes on big battle for Mumbai
Voting is underway across Maharashtra for elections to 29 municipal corporations, including the high-stakes Mumbai BMC polls after a nine-year gap. Results on January 16.
Costa Rican activist denies plot to assassinate President Rodrigo Chaves
Costa Rica`s national security chief Jorge Torres had told prosecutors Tuesday that a hitman allegedly received a payment to assassinate the president, but details of the case were not publicly revealed at the time
BMC Elections 2026: Akshay-Twinkle cast their vote
Bollywood stars Akshay Kumar and Twinkle Khanna were among the early voters in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation elections. Akshay urged citizens to vote for the right leaders, calling it their emote control day. Twinkle expressed that voting provides a sense of control and power. The elections are crucial for local governance across Maharashtra's urban centers.
Banks across several Indian states are closed today, January 15, 2026, for various regional festivals and local elections. Residents in Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Sikkim, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh, and Andhra Pradesh should note these closures. Plan your banking needs accordingly, as many branches will remain shut for upcoming holidays throughout January.
Bank of Maharashtra opens registration window for 600 vacancies: Check direct link to apply here
The Bank of Maharashtra has announced its Apprentice Recruitment 2026, offering 600 positions for fresh graduates to gain practical experience in banking operations. The selection is merit-based with no written exam. Candidates must meet educational, age, and local language criteria. The one-year training includes a stipend of 9,000 per month. Applications open from January 15 to 25, 2026.
Akshay Kumar casts his vote for BMC elections, urges Mumbaikars to vote
Akshay Kumar cast his vote early in the BMC elections and urged citizens to participate in the democratic process. Polling is underway across 29 municipal corporations in Maharashtra, with results to be announced on January 16
Akshay Kumar casts vote in Maharashtra civic polls, appeals to citizens. Watch
Akshay Kumar casts vote in Maharashtra civic polls, appeals to citizens. Watch
2026 BMC Election: Actor Akshay Kumar on Thursday cast his vote for 2026 BMC elections at a polling station in Gandhi Shikshan Bhavan. The 'Airlift' actor said people should not do dialoguebaazi and come out of their homes to cast their votes. The actor requested Mumbaikars to come out in large numbers and cast their vote for the civic body polls.
Voting underway for high-stakes civic polls in Maharashtra; all eyes on big battle for Mumbai
Except for Mumbai, the other urban bodies have multi-member wards. Vote count will take place on January 16
Maharashtra Votes In Civic Body Polls, High-Stakes Battle In Mumbai, Pune: 10 Points
29 municipal corporations across Maharashtra are voting today, with the spotlight on Mumbai, where the BJP and Shiv Sena are locked in an intense battle with the Thackeray brothers and the NCP.
Voting begins for high-stakes civic polls in Maharashtra; all eyes on big battle for Mumbai
These are the first BMC polls since the 2022 split in the Shiv Sena when Eknath Shinde, now Deputy Chief Minister, broke away with a majority of the party's MLAs and allied with the BJP to become the chief minister.
A total of 3.48 crore voters are eligible to exercise their franchise across 893 wards, comprising 2,869 seats. To ensure a smooth voting process, over 25,000 police personnel, including senior officers, will be deployed across Mumbai.
Maharashtra Elections 2026 Live Updates: 29 Civic Bodies To Vote Today
Maharashtra Elections 2026 Voting Day: The spotlight is on the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), India's richest civic body with an annual budget of over Rs 74, 400 crore, where 1,700 candidates are vying for 227 seat.
Efficient waste management is not only about aesthetics
With no proper system in place, some residents dump waste at common points and later burn it once it accumulates, adding to air pollution
Serbians celebrate Orthodox New Year with Julian calendar traditions
Some Eastern Orthodox churches follow the ancient Julian calendar, which runs 13 days later than the Gregorian calendar used by Catholic and Protestant churches and much of the secular world
Multiple Americans detained in Venezuela released, says US
Head of Venezuelas national assembly, Jorge Rodriguez, said last week that a significant number of Venezuelan and foreigners imprisoned in the country would be released as a gesture to seek peace following the military operation that deposed Maduro
Customers planning to visit bank branches should plant their visit according to these holiday schedules.
Prosecutor seeks death penalty for South Koreas ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol
Independent counsel Cho Eun-suks team requested the Seoul Central District Court to sentence Yoon to death, describing his decree as anti-state activities and a self-coup
India advises citizens to avoid travel to Iran amid worsening unrest
In a previous advisory issued on January 5, the MEA had urged its nationals to avoid non-essential travel to Iran. It had also asked Indian citizens and PIOs (Persons of Indian Origin) residing in Iran to exercise due caution and avoid visiting areas of protests
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Uttar Pradesh: DNA report turns closed investigation into murder probe
The remains were recovered on the morning of December 20, 2020, from a shop in the Roza area where a fire had broken out the previous night
Maharashtra civic polls: Big day for Mumbai as BMC vote begins; city on high alert
Maharashtra voting: As ballots are cast across the city under tight security, the results are expected to shape not only the future of civic governance but also the trajectory of Maharashtras fractured political landscape.
Bank holiday today 2026: Banks in some states are closed today, January 15, 2026, for Makar Sankranti and related festivals. In Maharashtra, banks are also shut due to municipal corporation elections. These closures will affect various banking services across the affected states.
Market Holiday: Can investors trade gold, silver on MCX today?
Trading on MCX will be limited to the evening session on Wednesday, January 15. This is due to Municipal Corporation elections in Maharashtra. The Indian stock market will also be closed on this day. Both BSE and NSE have confirmed the trading holiday. Equity derivatives contracts expiring on January 15 will now expire a day earlier.
Bank holiday today, 15 January: Along with Pongal, the country is celebrating other festivals like Uttarayana Punyakala and Makara Sankranti, for which banks will remain closed today in some states.
Audit links 15 deaths to diarrhoea outbreak in Indores Bhagirathpura
Five new cases of diarrhoea, linked to drinking contaminated water in the Bhagirathpura area of Indore, the country`s cleanest city, were found on Tuesday, a Madhya Pradesh health department official said
Saris to silver bowls: Bribe talk deafens Mumbai ahead of BMC polls
Thackerays vs BJP-Sena vs NCP As Mumbai Votes In 1st Civic Polls Since 2017
Maharashtra Civic Polls are being seen as a chance for the Thackeray brothers, who have reunited in its backdrop after 20 years, to reclaim their heritage as heirs of Bal Thackeray and ensure their political survival.
Maharashtra civic polls LIVE: Spotlight on Mumbai as 29 civic bodies go to polls today
More than 3.48 crore voters will cast their ballots in elections to 29 municipal corporations, choosing 2,869 corporators
Maharashtra Civic Polls 2026: What Is Open And Closed Today
The Maharashtra government has declared January 15 a public holiday in all regions where the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation elections will be held.
Mumbai weather: Sunny skies, warm temperatures; air quality concerns
Mumbai anticipates a sunny Thursday with pleasant temperatures, peaking at 27.6C. However, yesterday's 'Very Poor' air quality (AQI 228) remains a concern, especially near traffic. Experts advise masks for outdoor activities and caution about potential respiratory irritation. The week ahead promises steady sunshine, with a slight cooling trend by early next week.
BMC deploys geofencing to track election vehicles for the first time in Mumbai
Polling Today For 29 Municipal Corporations Across Maharashtra
Voting in Maharashtra municipal elections will start at 7:30 am on Thursday and will continue till 5:30 pm
In run-up to polls, liquor-linked crimes & seizures hit a high
Maharashtra: Father-daughter duo drown in water-filled quarry trying to save each other
Mumbai: Teen killed in bike crash and pillion rider injured, tempo driver held
Mrashtra votes for crucial civic polls today; focus on Mumbai
Shiv Senas first BMC election since partys split in 2022 Mumbai: As Maharashtra heads to the elections on Thursday for 29 municipal corporations, the spotlight is on Mumbai, where the BJP-led Mahayuti is locked in a battle with the united Thackeray front for control of the cash-rich BMC. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has predicted that []
Two incidents of violence between rival party workers in Navi Mumbai
Mumbai: Five booked for assaulting TTE aboard express train
Maharashtra votes today in high-stakes civic polls, Ajit Pawar raises scam, BJP hits back
NCPs Ajit Pawar has fired a significant shot across the bow at the erstwhile Shiv Sena-BJP coalition, alleging they orchestrated an irrigation scam that saw project budgets fattened for illicit gains. As the heat rises in the lead-up to civic elections and investigations remain active, opposition parties are quick to defend their honor by questioning Pawar's own track record.
Unexpected Tie-Ups Mushroom As Maharashtra Civic Polls Blur Political Lines
In Maharashtra politics, the answer to the question 'Who is with whom?' has become more convoluted than a pretzel! The equations emerging for the 2026 municipal elections for the BMC and other municipalities have left even political veterans baffled.
29 Maharashtra civic bodies go to polls; Mumbai is big prize
More than 3.48 crore voters will cast their votes to choose 2,869 corporators from among 15,908 candidates; Votes will be counted on Friday
Why slow in hiring professors of practice, Maharashtra govt asks universities
Maharashtra is voting today for 29 municipal corporations. The main contest is for Mumbai's BMC between the BJP-led Mahayuti and the Thackeray front. Over 3.48 crore voters will decide the fate of 15,931 candidates. This is the Shiv Sena's first BMC election since its split. Key political alliances have formed. Populist promises for women feature prominently in manifestos.
Navi Mumbai airport says mobile connectivity available, rejects telecom operators claim
Mumbai: Minor gang-raped inside garage on Mira Road, two men arrested
Mumbai: 25-year-old man booked for marrying 15-year-old girl, getting her pregnant
PMKVY 4.0: Maharashtra sees a sharp rise in trainees, but funding fluctuates
Over one lakh candidates have been trained, oriented in Maharashtra.
Hyderabad: NCB seizes 813 kilograms of ganja and arrests three in crackdown
Hyderabad NCB busted a major interstate ganja racket, seizing 813 kg of contraband and arresting three individuals on January 13, 2026. The specially modified lorry, carrying drugs from Odisha to Maharashtra, was intercepted near Hyderabad. Investigators uncovered a hidden compartment used for smuggling, with one accused having a prior narcotics record. The probe aims to dismantle the entire syndicate.
SEC allowed Post-campaign canvassing at govts behest, claims Raj Thackeray
Mumbai: Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray on Wednesday slammed the State Election Commission (SEC) for allowing door-to-door canvassing after the official campaign for the civic elections ended, claiming it was helping the ruling Mahayuti win the polls. The SEC was changing rules on the eve of the January 15 polls to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
ED Attaches Rs 35 Crore Assets in Suumaya Group Money Laundering Case
Bombay high court declines to restrict election-time liquor ban
Modi: Amrit Bharat Trains will Boost Trade, Tourism in WB, Assam
As many as nine new Amrit Bharat Express trains will connect West Bengal and Assam with Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra.
Consumer panel orders e-commerce giant to pay 40k to customer for defective TV
Maharashtra: Over 5000 farmer suicides reported in Marathwada region in 5 years
More than 5000 farmers have died by suicide in Maharashtras Marathwada region over the past five years, with 1,129 cases recorded in 2025 alone, the highest so far. Beed district reported the maximum deaths, with unseasonal rainfall and floods cited as key factors
Thackeray cousins, Uddhav and Raj, visit Mumbadevi temple ahead of BMC polls in Mumbai
BMC elections: Several candidates contesting from one ward & voting in another
Mumbai BMC Election 2026: Maharashtra is holding civic elections for 29 municipal corporations. Mumbai's Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation election is a key focus. Voters can check their polling booth location online using their EPIC number or the Voter Helpline App. Valid photo ID is required for voting. Results will be announced on Friday.
Satara (Maharashtra), 14 Jan : In a deeply heart-wrenching incident, the last rites of Indian The post Final Farewell on a Stretcher: Soldier Laid to Rest in Satara as Wife Attends Funeral with Eight-Hour-Old Newborn appeared first on The Voice Of Sikkim .
Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu top performers in Niti Aayogs export preparedness index 2024
Uttarakhand, J&K bag top two ranks among small States, UTs; Delhi ranked 12th
Over 5,000 farmer suicides in 5 years in Maharashtra, highest last year
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar: More than 5,000 farmers ended their lives in central Maharashtras Marathwada region in the last five years, with the highest number of suicides being recorded in 2025, an official report said on Wednesday. As many as 1,129 farmers committed suicide in 2025, while a total of 5,075 suicides have been reported from 2021 Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Pro-Pak Slogans Raised At Events Linked To Thackeray Camp: D Fadnavis
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday launched a scathing attack on Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray, accusing him of indulging in minority appeasement and abandoning the Hindutva ideology.
Indias cotton trade body sees crop output a tad higher
Higher-than-estimated production in Maharashtra and Telangana pushed projections up by 7.5 lakh bales to 317 lakh bales
NCP staying with NDA in 2029: Praful Patel breaks silence on speculation
Praful Patel speaks exclusively with The Hindu on the future of the NCP factions, why the party is firmly with the NDA till 2029, the impact of the 2026 Maharashtra elections, and what the Pune-Pimpri alliance really means.
At least 100 children killed in Gaza since ceasefire, says UN
Meanwhile, an official at Gazas Health Ministry, which maintains casualty records, reported a higher toll of 165 children killed during the ceasefire, out of a total of 442 fatalities. In November, authorities in Gaza said more than 70,000 people had been killed since 2023
Maharashtra polls spring up symptoms of sinking INDI Alliance
Congress-DMK fight in Tamil Nadu before election is ominous for opposition By Dr. Gyan Pathak Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections scheduled to be held on January 15, have sprung up the symptoms of sinking of the INDIA bloc, while fighting erupted on seat sharing between the Congress and the DMK in Tamil Nadu [] The post Maharashtra polls spring up symptoms of sinking INDI Alliance appeared first on Northlines .
Maharashtra civic polls:Contest between many avatars ofalliances Mahayutiand MVA
Thackerays have allied to retain Mumbai while Pawars have buried the hatchet for Pune; both face BJP as their prime opponent
Trump warns Iran of very strong action if protesters are executed
US President Donald Trump warned Iran of very strong action if authorities execute protesters amid ongoing anti-government unrest. He stressed that mass killings would not be tolerated and compared the situation to past US actions overseas
Maharashtra civic polls: Congress candidates husband attacked in Nanded
The victim, Shivaji Bhalerao, whose wife Sarika Bhalerao is contesting the January 15 civic election on a Congress ticket, was seated outside his home in Ward No. 1 when six assailants arrived on motorcycles and assaulted him, a police official said
Stock market holiday: Why BSE and NSE are closed on January 15; what investors should know
Indian stock markets, including BSE and NSE, will be closed on January 15 due to municipal corporation elections in Maharashtra.
Fadnavis to visit Davos from Jan 17 to 24 for World Economic Forum meet
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis will lead a state delegation to Davos, Switzerland, for the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in 2026. The Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation will cover travel and accommodation costs. The delegation aims to promote investment and economic cooperation.
