
The event becomes historic because 64 participants (18 men and 46 women) will take diksha together at one location.

The Sanskruti Arts Festival 2026 will take place from February 6 to 9 at Upvan Lake, Thane, bringing four days of art, music, dance, food, and cultural celebrations.

The controversy began after Sahar delivered her victory speech following the municipal polls.

The accused was overpowered by other people, including a traffic policeman. He was tied and taken to the local police station, he said.

The error, acknowledged by the Women and Child Welfare Department (WCD), has now forced the government to deploy nearly one lakh anganwadi workers across the state to physically verify the affected beneficiaries.

The Mumbai BMC Election Results 2026 are being declared, with ward-wise winners emerging across 227 seats as major parties and independents secure victories in India’s richest civic body.

Television channels have reported that the BJP is leading in 16 of the 227 wards, with the Shiv Sena, under Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, leading in 10 wards. However, the State Election Commission has yet to confirm these early results.

Mumbai Metro’s Aqua Line will run longer hours on January 15, 2026, to help voters and election staff travel easily during BMC polling, with trains operating from early morning till midnight.

The Ulhasnagar police registered a first information report (FIR) on Sunday against senior technician Sudhir Ramdas Pagare and contractual worker Rupesh Rajaram Thakare.

Ahead of the BMC Election 2026, the BJP, Shiv Sena and RPI (A) released a joint manifesto promising affordable housing, a slum-free Mumbai, and 50% BEST bus fare concession for women

After a long hiatus, the SEC has released a detailed election timetable that lays out each stage of the process with clarity.

Ladki Bahin Yojana beneficiaries in Maharashtra are waiting for the next Rs 1,500 instalment as December payment remains pending due to election rules and delayed government approval.

The Government in 2026 has made the holiday calendar perfectly with national observances, culturally significant dates, and religious festivals that are widely celebrated.

Elections to 29 municipal corporations across the state, including the KDMC, are scheduled for January 15, and votes will be counted the next day.

Here is an all-out guide to the different options available for the ringing in of New Year’s Eve 2025 in and around the city.

HRAWI has asked the Maharashtra Government to allow bars in restaurants to stay open till 5am on December 24, 25 and 31 to support festive season hospitality business.

The BMC, Asia’s largest civic body, is gearing up for its elections on January 15, with results expected the following day.

This alarming irregularity surfaced during a routine vigilance drive by the health department. According to a district information officer’s release, the recent scrutiny followed a Maharashtra government mandate to annul illegal registrations.

Mumbai’s road transport system has been under immense pressure because of the city’s rapid growth and the continuously increasing number of commuters.