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Family First: 43 Politicians Get BMC Tickets for Kin

Analysis of BMC poll nominations reveals nepotism surge, with 43 politicians fielding relatives. BJP, Congress, NCP MLAs among those prioritizing family over party workers. Read the full story.

VBA leaves 16 Mumbai BMC seats, Congress to field candidates

Prakash Ambedkar's VBA could not find candidates for 16 of 21 Mumbai BMC seats allotted to it, handing them back to Congress. The alliance denies any rift, but the move may reshape the electoral battlefield. Read the full analysis.

Adani vs Airlines: Clash Over India's Flying Rights Policy

Adani Group urges India to expand international flying rights to boost its airport traffic, while Air India and IndiGo caution against rapid liberalisation, citing unfair competition from Gulf carriers. Read the full story.

Mumbai's K-East Ward: High Revenue, Neglected Issues

Mumbai's K-East ward, contributing Rs 526 crore in property tax, grapples with severe civic issues like water cuts, traffic jams, and subway flooding. As BMC polls near, residents hope for change.

BJP's Unusual Midnight Move for BMC Elections Stirs Unrest

BJP quietly issued AB forms post-midnight for BMC polls, avoiding a formal list. The strategy, causing internal dissent over ticket distribution to newcomers and denial to seniors, reveals party unease ahead of crucial Mumbai civic elections.

Kite-fight in Barwani turns violent, police deployed

A minor argument between children over kite flying in Barwani's Rajpur escalated into large-scale stone-pelting, injuring several and damaging vehicles. Police have registered cases and deployed additional forces. Read the full report.

Kite dispute in Barwani turns violent, police deployed

A children's kite-flying argument in Rajpur, Barwani, escalated into major stone-pelting and violence. Police registered cases against 45 people. Read the full report on the incident and its aftermath.

Congress Accuses Mahayuti of Looting Mumbai via BMC

Mumbai Congress chief Varsha Gaikwad alleges massive corruption in BMC works, citing a Rs 5,000-crore PAP scam. She claims public funds are being looted since 2022. Read the full chargesheet details.

LED Kites Illuminate Ludhiana's Sky, Reviving Tradition

Ludhiana's traditional kite-flying gets a modern twist with LED-lit kites. Artisans in Daresi and Trunk Wala Bazaar report high demand for these illuminated kites, especially from youth. Discover how this trend is transforming a daytime activity into a no

AAP's Second List: 15 More Candidates for BMC Elections

Aam Aadmi Party releases its second list of 15 candidates for the BMC polls, bringing its total to 36. Mumbai AAP chief Preeti Sharma Menon criticizes rival parties for 'mutual mudslinging' while highlighting AAP's 'Kaam Ki Rajniti'.

Jaipur Kite Ban for Army Day Fly-Past Rehearsals

Jaipur police impose a complete kite-flying ban within a 5-km radius of Mahal Road and Hare Krishna Marg from Jan 2-15 for Army Day rehearsals. Know the dates, timings, and safety reasons behind this crucial restriction.

Baramulla bans drones over security threats

Baramulla administration imposes a complete ban on drone flying until October 31 following Army intelligence on potential smuggling and misuse of UAVs against security forces. Read the full order details.

China's Low-Altitude Economy: Drones & Flying Cars Soar

China is aggressively building a 'low-altitude economy' with drones and flying cars, aiming for a $208bn industry by year-end. EHang leads with commercial passenger flights, while Meituan scales drone deliveries.

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