Following the January 15 polling, vote counting for the BMC election result 2026 begins at 10 AM today, January 16. Live streams are available on ABP Majha, Aaj Tak, India Today, Zee 24 Taas and TV9 Marathi. With 227 seats in Mumbai and a majority mark of 114, this election decides the future of India's richest municipal corporation.
Police in Haryana have arrested four men in connection with the gang-rape of a 42-year-old woman at a dhaba earlier this week. The incident, which occurred in Bahadurgarh in the early hours of January 12, was solved using a combination of CCTV footage and digital payment trails.
Spot silver is currently trading at approximately INR 2,95,100 per kilogram, a significant jump from the INR 2.38 lakh levels seen at the beginning of the month. Wondering what the prices of the white metal are today? Scroll below to check silver rates in major Indian cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Ahmedabad, Kolkata, Pune, Kerala, and Vadodara.
Silver rates in India continued their bullish streak today, January 15, reaching a new milestone as the "white metal" touched approximately INR 2,90,100 per kilogram in the national capital. Scroll below to check prices of the white metal in major Indian cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Ahmedabad, Kolkata, Pune, Kerala, and Vadodara.
The Indian government has initiated a high-level evacuation mission to bring home hundreds of students and citizens stranded in Iran amid intensifying civil unrest and regional tensions. Following an advisory from the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), the first special evacuation flight is scheduled to depart from Tehran for New Delhi on Friday, January 16, 2026.
The State Department’s move to suspend immigrant visa processing for citizens of 75 nations starting January 21, 2026, represents a sweeping use of executive authority to reshape the legal migration landscape.
Reports suggest Hermès staff use Google and social media to vet potential Birkin buyers, checking home addresses and lifestyle "prestige" before offering exclusive bags. This screening process, highlighted by recent legal challenges, aims to ensure clients align with the brand's image, adding a new layer to their gatekeeping tactics.
After a crucial day of polling on January 15, attention has now shifted to the Mumbai BMC Election Result 2026, which will decide the political control of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation after nearly three years of administrator-led governance. The BMC Election Results 2026 will be declared on Friday, January 16, as confirmed by the State Election Commission of Maharashtra.
Following an important day of voting for the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation today, January 15, the focus now shifts to the counting of votes. The State Election Commission (SEC) of Maharashtra confirmed that the results for all 227 wards of India's richest civic body will be declared on Friday. Scroll below to know timings and where to watch BMC Election Results 2026.
On the day of Maharashtra’s municipal polls, "Hulku" AI videos-generating accounts went dark after Google’s guardrails blocked the generation of Marvel-themed political content. Known for "Hulku Dada" and "Hulku Bhai", the trend was halted due to third-party content and impersonation risks, ending with "RIP Hulku" messages from the creators.
An FIR has reportedly been filed in Lucknow against Ashwamit Gautam, a 14-year-old Dalit content creator known for his viral videos on unemployment and inflation. With over 700k Instagram followers, Gautam’s critical commentary on government policies allegedly sparked legal action, fueling a debate over free speech and the targeting of minor creators.
Saudi Arabia’s oldest citizen, Nasser bin Radan Al Rashid Al Wadaei, died at 142. A living bridge to the pre-unification era, he performed Hajj over 40 times and left 134 descendants. Notably, he entered his third marriage at the age of 110, fathering a daughter who survives him. Over 7,000 mourners attended his funeral in January 2026.
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To boost voter turnout in local elections, the Vasai-Virar City Municipal Corporation has announced a 25% discount on haircuts for voters. Under the “Vote First, Groom Later” initiative, launched with the Vasai Hairdressers Association, citizens showing inked fingers at participating salons will get the offer.
The legal framework in India treats the circulation of viral "MMS leaks" as a major cybercrime. Under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the stringent IT Act, 2000, individuals who record, upload, or even share/forward non-consensual intimate images, videos and "MMS" links face multiple years of imprisonment and heavy fines.
Iranian authorities have set January 14 for the execution of 26-year-old Erfan Soltani, marking the first hanging directly linked to the ongoing anti-Ayatollah Ali Khamenei protests. The move has triggered alarm among human rights groups, who warn it signals a sharp escalation in Tehran’s crackdown on dissent.
Jaipur will witness major traffic diversions on January 15 as the city hosts the Army Day Parade 2026 on Mahal Road, Jagatpura. Police have barricaded the stretch from NRI Circle to Bombay Hospital till afternoon, urging commuters to avoid the area, follow diversions, and plan travel in advance.
To ensure maximum voter participation for the 29 municipal elections scheduled for tomorrow, January 15, 2026, the Maharashtra government has declared a comprehensive public holiday. This directive, issued under the Negotiable Instruments Act, applies to Mumbai (BMC), Pune (PMC), Thane (TMC), and other poll-bound cities.
In a major push towards digital governance and hassle-free travel, the Sikkim government has made it mandatory for all foreign nationals to obtain travel permits exclusively through an online portal. The decision officially ends the long-standing system of issuing physical Restricted Area Permits (RAP) and Protected Area Permits (PAP) at manual counters.
Dhruv Rathee is the latest target of the viral "Spill the Tea Expose" trend after Instagram account @love_yappa1 claimed he cheated on his wife, Juli Lbr, with an unnamed influencer. No verified evidence or screenshots have been provided. Given Rathee’s history of debunking fake news, many view this as a baseless smear campaign.
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