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Invalid oaths? Why CPI(M) is taking BJP's Thiruvananthapuram mayoral election win to court
Invalid oaths? Why CPI(M) is taking BJP's Thiruvananthapuram mayoral election win to court

CPI(M) alleges that 20 BJP councillors violated oath-taking rules, rendering their votes invalid, and has decided to challenge the matter in court

By Nirmal Jovial
Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena is the 'real' one, Mumbai survey says ahead of 2026 BMC elections: Why it matters
Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena is the 'real' one, Mumbai survey says ahead of 2026 BMC elections: Why it matters

The survey saw 45% of the 'Marathi Manus' respondents identify the Shiv Sena (UBT) as the 'real' one, while 22% felt that it was the Eknath Shinde-led faction

By The Week News Desk
Why 2 Bangladeshi nationals who stayed illegally in India got a light sentence, ₹500 fine
Why 2 Bangladeshi nationals who stayed illegally in India got a light sentence, ₹500 fine

The accused were arrested in January 2025 at Navi Mumbai for entering and staying in India without valid papers

By The Week News Desk
Railway notifies new train ticket prices. Find out how latest railway fare hike will affect your journey
Railway notifies new train ticket prices. Find out how latest railway fare hike will affect your journey

The Union Railway Ministry has officially notified an increase in passenger train ticket prices, which will take effect from December 26. Fares for suburban services and season tickets will remain unchanged

By The Week News Desk