Mumbai Civic Polls 2026: Sena Split Reshapes BMC Power

The 2026 Mumbai civic elections saw a transformed political landscape after the Shiv Sena split. Eknath Shinde's faction retained power while Uddhav Thackeray's Sena (UBT) faced significant setbacks in traditional strongholds.

Trump Offers to Mediate Nile Water Dispute

Former US President Donald Trump has written to Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, offering to restart US mediation efforts between Egypt and Ethiopia over the contentious Nile River water sharing issue.

First Land Registry for Banke Bihari Temple Corridor Done

The initial land registry for the Shri Banke Bihari Temple Corridor project in Lucknow has been completed. A 69.26 sqm property in Bihari Pura was registered, marking progress for this Supreme Court-monitored initiative aimed at improving pilgrim faciliti

BJP's Shalan Shinde Wins Solapur Ward 2 from Jail

Shalan Shinde, a BJP candidate accused in a murder case, secured victory in Solapur's Ward 2 while incarcerated. The election also saw family members of prominent politicians winning across Kolhapur region.

Chandigarh NAKSHA Project Review Meeting Held

Deputy Commissioner Nishant Kumar Yadav chaired a review meeting for the NAKSHA pilot project in Chandigarh. Officials reported steady progress in field surveys despite weather challenges, with completion targeted for January 2026.

Minor Boy Assaulted, Paraded Naked in Ujjain

A minor boy from the Banjara community was brutally assaulted, stripped naked, and paraded for over a kilometer in Ujjain's Panwasa area by relatives of a girl he had eloped with months earlier.

UP Sets Special Days for Voter Roll Revision in 2026

Uttar Pradesh's Chief Electoral Officer has designated three special campaign days in January and February 2026 to help voters update electoral rolls. Booth level officers will assist with forms and verification at all polling stations.

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