Ex-IPS officer Praveen Vashista takes charge as vigilance commissioner | India News

[ad_1] Praveen Vashista (left) after taking charge as vigilance commissioner NEW DELHI: Praveen Vashista, a 1991 batch IPS officer from Bihar cadre, on Friday joined the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) as vigilance commissioner , restoring the body to its full, three-member strength.The appointment of Vashista was cleared at the meeting of the Prime Minister-led selection…

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Car mileage claims to get real as govt pushes AC-on testing | India News

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: In a move aimed at providing more realistic and accurate mileage figures for cars, the road transport ministry has proposed mandatory testing of fuel efficiency with the air-conditioning (AC) system both switched on and off. The proposed regulation will apply to all cars, including Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) vehicles and electric vehicles…

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‘Bengal fed up with TMC’: After Maha win, PM Modi guns for Mamata; Malda rally tomorrow | India News

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi accused the Mamata Banerjee government in poll-bound West Bengal of “misrule”, moments after Maharashtra civic poll results showed big victory for Mahayuti.“I look forward to being among the people of Malda and neighbouring areas during the BJP rally tomorrow. Every passing day, some or the other instance of…

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Maharashtra civic poll results 2026: BJP dominates, AIMIM expands, Congress finds foothold – 5 key takeaways | India News

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: The Maharashtra civic elections 2026, including the high-stakes Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) polls, delivered a resounding verdict to the BJP-led Mahayuti. Across 27 civic bodies and 2,869 wards, results show the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance decisively ahead, as the party and its partners captured key urban strongholds. Meanwhile, smaller players made targeted gains…

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BMC and other Maharashtra civic poll results 2026: Top 10 winners and losers | India News

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) and Maharashtra civic elections 2026 have marked a decisive shift in the urban political landscape. Held after a delay of nearly four years due to legal challenges and prolonged administrator rule, the elections across 27 municipal corporations and 2,869 seats were widely seen as a test of…

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‘Can’t differentiate Hindutva from development’: CM Fadnavis after Mahayuti’s civic poll sweep; BJP set to form 25 mayors | India News

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday credited the BJP-led Mahayuti’s sweeping performance in the state’s municipal elections to its development agenda saying Hindutva and development were inseparable for the party.He said, “Hindutva has always been our soul; one cannot differentiate our Hindutva from development”“First of all, I want to thank the…

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Evening news wrap: BJP sweeps Mumbai civic polls; Trump unveils US-backed Gaza ‘board of peace’ & more | India News

[ad_1] Mumbai civic polls: BJP–Shiv Sena-led Mahayuti alliance dominated Maharashtra’s local body elections, leading in major cities while Congress, NCP, and Shiv Sena (UBT) lagged. US peace plan for Gaza: Trump announced a Gaza ‘board of peace’ as part of a US-backed plan to end the Palestinian conflict. Maharasthra polls: BJP hit back at Rahul…

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Nanded election result 2026 live: BJP wins 40 seats, leads in five; counting underway for 81-member civic body | India News

[ad_1] The ruling Mahayuti is set to secure the mayor’s post in the 81-member Nanded Waghala Municipal Corporation, where vote counting has been underway since 10 am on Friday.The BJP has won 40 civic wards and is leading in five more, while its ally, the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena, has secured one seat and is…

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BMC election results 2026: Bengaluru BJP MP trolls Raj Thackeray with ‘rasmalai’; Mahayuti sweeps polls | India News

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP PC Mohan on Friday took a “rajmalai” jibe at Raj Thackeray as the party dominated the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) and other Maharashtra civic elections.PC Mohan, Lok Sabha MP from Bangalore Central, shared photos of ‘rasmalai’ (Indian sweet dish) on X and wrote: “Ordered some rasmalai. #BMCResults.”The…

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