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Maha elections: EVM malfunction disrupts voting for hours in Vasai–Virar civic polls

15 Jan 2026 | 2:11 PM

Mumbai, Jan 15 ( UNI) A serious incident of voting machine malfunction was reported during the Vasai–Virar Municipal Corporation elections, causing major disruption at several polling stations.

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Voters leave polling booths amid record mismatches; early bird enthusiasm dampened

15 Jan 2026 | 2:10 PM

Mumbai, Jan 15 (UNI) Confusion over voter records and the absence of voting slips disrupted polling at several booths in Mumbai on Thursday during the elections to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation, with some voters leaving polling stations without casting their vote.

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Hot air balloon, drone festivals to light up Hyderabad from Jan 16

15 Jan 2026 | 2:09 PM

Hyderabad, Jan 15 (UNI) Telangana Tourism Department on Thursday thanked the people of the State for making the International Kite and Sweet Festival, organised at Secunderabad Parade Grounds on the occasion of Sankranthi, a grand success.

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Fadnavis votes in Nagpur, urges citizens to participate actively in civic polls

15 Jan 2026 | 2:07 PM

Nagpur, Jan 15 (UNI) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday cast his vote in Nagpur and urged citizens to participate in large numbers in the ongoing civic elections, emphasising that active voter participation is essential for building better cities.

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Civic Polls:Mohan Bhagwat urges voters to prioritise public interest

15 Jan 2026 | 2:03 PM

Nagpur, Jan 15(UNI): Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Thursday appealed to citizens to exercise their right to vote responsibly, emphasising that public interest should take precedence over personal preferences.

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BMC contest raises political stakes statewide, Early turnout reported between 10 and 15 Pc

15 Jan 2026 | 2:02 PM

Mumbai, Jan 15 (UNI) Polling is underway in Mumbai and across Maharashtra on Thursday for elections to 29 municipal corporations, with the contest for control of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) significantly raising the political temperature in the state. The BMC, regarded as India’s richest civic body, is seen as the most prestigious prize in the civic polls.

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Maha: Civic polls emerge as Assembly litmus test; BMC becomes prestige battle

15 Jan 2026 | 2:02 PM

Mumbai, Jan 15 (UNI) Polling is underway for elections to 29 municipal corporations across Maharashtra, an exercise widely viewed as a “mini Assembly election” due to its potential impact on state politics. Cities including Pune, Kalyan-Dombivli, Kolhapur, Nashik, and Nagpur are voting, but the contest for the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has emerged as the most closely watched and politically significant.

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Nitin Gadkari casts vote in Nagpur, express confidence of BJP's record-breaking margins in civic polls

15 Jan 2026 | 1:55 PM

Nagpur, Jan 15 (UNI) union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Thursday cast his vote in the Nagpur Municipal Corporation elections and expressed confidence that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) would register a resounding victory with record breaking margins in civic polls across Maharashtra.

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Raj Thackeray accuses ruling party, EC of misusing power in elections

15 Jan 2026 | 1:55 PM

Mumbai, Jan 15 (UNI) Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) president Raj Thackeray launched a sharp attack on the ruling party, BJP, the administration, and the Election Commission, alleging that they are determined to win elections by any means necessary and are misusing power to achieve that objective.
Speaking to reporters after casting his vote along with his family, Thackeray said the administration is working in favour of the ruling party and that there must be limits to the misuse of power.

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Police constable kills 3-year-old daughter, critically injures wife in Banda

15 Jan 2026 | 1:51 PM

Banda, Jan 15 (UNI) A shocking incident of domestic violence came to light in Banda district, where a police constable allegedly attacked his wife and three-year-old daughter with an axe, killing the child and leaving the wife critically injured.

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Punjab CM appears before Sri Akal Takht, denies challenging Sikh authority

15 Jan 2026 | 1:49 PM

Punjab CM appears before Sri Akal Takht, denies challenging Sikh authority
Chandigarh, Jan 15 (UNI) Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Thursday appeared before Sri Akal Takht Sahib, the Sikh community’s highest temporal seat, to address controversy over alleged remarks questioning its authority.

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Sankranti celebrated across Telangana with religious fervour, festive cheer

15 Jan 2026 | 1:48 PM

Hyderabad, Jan 15 (UNI) Sankranti, the harvest festival, was celebrated across Telangana on Thursday with religious fervour and vibrant festive enthusiasm.

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Maha poll body rejects Thackeray brothers’ allegations, PADU to be used only in exceptional cases during counting

15 Jan 2026 | 1:47 PM

Mumbai, Jan 15 (UNI) The State Election Commission on Thursday rejected allegations made by the Thackeray brothers over the use of the Printing Auxiliary Display Unit (PADU), clarifying that the device would be deployed only if technical difficulties arise during vote counting and only in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation elections.

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BSP Chief vows to go it alone in UP elections next year, celebrates 70th birthday with workers

15 Jan 2026 | 1:47 PM

Lucknow, Jan 15 (UNI) Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supremo Mayawati, on her 70th birthday, announced that her party will contest the 2027 UP elections with full force and energy without alliances. She also appealed to the Brahmins and other communities to support BSP in the elections to get back their honour and respect.

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BMC polls: Probe ordered after complaints over fading voters' ink

15 Jan 2026 | 1:45 PM

Mumbai, Jan 15 ( UNI) Following complaints that the ink applied on voters’ fingers after casting their ballots was being wiped off, Bhushan Gagrani, the Municipal Commissioner of Mumbai, has ordered an inquiry into the matter.

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