January 15, 2026 10:22 PM

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Voting concludes in 29 municipal corporations across Maharashtra

Voting in 29 municipal corporations across Maharashtra, including the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation, concluded peacefully today. While the exact figures are still awaited, a moderate voter turnout of around 50 per cent has been recorded. A total of 15,931 candidates are in the fray.   The ...

January 15, 2026 10:15 PM

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UN Security Council to hold briefing on Iran amid ongoing protests and crackdown

The United Nations Security Council is due to meet today for a briefing on the situation in Iran, as tensions remain high following weeks of nationwide protests and a violent crackdown by authorities.   The meeting comes a day after Iran briefly closed its entire airspace for about five hours overni...