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Maha SEC: Will take legal action against voters who erase ink to commit malpractice

IANS | January 15, 2026 2:36 PM

Mumbai, Jan 15 (IANS) Amid controversy over people allegedly wiping off the ink on their fingers immediately after casting votes, the Maharashtra State Election Commission (SEC) on Thursday said that any attempt to erase the ink applied to one's finger to create confusion among voters is a serious act of misconduct. The SEC stated that if any individual is found attempting to vote again after erasing the ink, appropriate legal action will be initiated against them.

India condoles loss of lives in Thai train accident

IANS | January 15, 2026 2:34 PM

New Delhi, Jan 15 (IANS) India on Thursday expressed its condolences to the people and the government of Thailand on the tragic loss of lives and injuries in the train accident that took place in northeastern part of the country on Wednesday.

'A case where mobocracy replaces democracy’: ED to apex court in I-PAC raid row

IANS | January 15, 2026 2:26 PM

New Delhi, Jan 15 (IANS) Solicitor General (SG) Tushar Mehta, referring to the recent obstruction faced by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) during its search operations in West Bengal, on Thursday told the Supreme Court that it was "a case where mobocracy replaces democracy".

CM Fadnavis warns Thackeray brothers amid Maha civic poll violence

IANS | January 15, 2026 1:59 PM

Nagpur, Jan 15 (IANS) Escalating his attack on Raj and Uddhav Thackeray amid reports of poll-related violence, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday issued a stern warning that any attempt to create fear during the Municipal Elections would invite strict police action.

Jaguar jets soar over Army Day parade as BrahMos missiles, Bhishma tanks roll through Jaipur

IANS | January 15, 2026 1:35 PM

Jaipur, Jan 15 (IANS) For the first time, the Army Day parade was held outside a military cantonment, with Mahal Road in Jaipur, Rajasthan, serving as the venue where thousands of people gathered to witness the grand display of the Indian Army’s strength and modern warfare capabilities.

Coal-fired power declines in India, China as use of green energy surges

IANS | January 15, 2026 1:29 PM

New Delhi, Jan 15 (IANS) Coal-fired power generation decline in both China and India in 2025 for the first time since the 1970s, as the two countries switched to non-fossil energy sources such as solar, wind and hydel to meet the rising electricity demand, according to a report compiled at the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA).

Markers used instead of indelible ink on voters' fingers which wipes off easily: Raj Thackeray alleges fraud in BMC elections

IANS | January 15, 2026 1:26 PM

Mumbai, Jan 15 (IANS) A shocking incident surfaced during the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections as several citizens who cast their votes on Thursday morning reported that the marker ink applied to their fingers could be easily wiped off. This sparked a major controversy across the city with Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray expressing fierce outrage over the incident.

Headline numbers for inflation-adjusted GDP growth rates are deceptive, says Jairam Ramesh

IANS | January 15, 2026 1:11 PM

New Delhi, Jan 15 (IANS) The Congress on Thursday alleged that the headline GDP growth rates presented after adjusting for inflation paint a misleading picture of the economy, arguing that they mask weak underlying demand and structural issues affecting investment.

Maha local polls: CM Devendra Fadnavis casts vote along with his family

IANS | January 15, 2026 1:04 PM

Nagpur, Jan 15 (IANS) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday arrived with his family to vote in the local body elections.

BJP seeks central forces' deployment to complete SIR in Bengal following mob attack on Farakka BDO's office

IANS | January 15, 2026 12:55 PM

Kolkata, Jan 15 (IANS) The BJP on Thursday condemned the vandalism at Farakka BDO's office in Bengal’s Murshidabad district and demanded deployment of central forces to complete the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise in the state.

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Maha SEC: Will take legal action against voters who erase ink to commit malpractice

India condoles loss of lives in Thai train accident

'A case where mobocracy replaces democracy’: ED to apex court in I-PAC raid row

CM Fadnavis warns Thackeray brothers amid Maha civic poll violence

Jaguar jets soar over Army Day parade as BrahMos missiles, Bhishma tanks roll through Jaipur

Coal-fired power declines in India, China as use of green energy surges

Markers used instead of indelible ink on voters' fingers which wipes off easily: Raj Thackeray alleges fraud in BMC elections

Headline numbers for inflation-adjusted GDP growth rates are deceptive, says Jairam Ramesh

Maha local polls: CM Devendra Fadnavis casts vote along with his family

BJP seeks central forces' deployment to complete SIR in Bengal following mob attack on Farakka BDO's office

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