National News
CM Devendra Fadnavis Congratulates BJP’s Maharashtra And Mumbai Unit Chiefs As Mahayuti, BJP–Shiv Sena Take Lead In Civic Polls
Mumbai, Jan 16: As the BJP-led Mahayuti has taken a lead in a majority of the 29 municipal corporations and the BJP–Shiv Sena alliance has crossed the halfway mark in the BMC in early leads, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, through video calls, congratulated state unit chief Ravindra Chavan and Mumbai unit chief Ameet Satam over the party’s stellar performance.
CM Fadnavis praised Chavan’s leadership, stating: “Honourable Ravindra Chavan, many congratulations to you. Under your leadership, the party has achieved a remarkable victory across Maharashtra. It’s truly a spectacular win, and I want to congratulate you from the bottom of my heart.”
Further, the Chief Minister also congratulated Satam: “Ameet, many congratulations! You’ve done a great job, and there’s no need to worry now. You’ve performed exceptionally well, and I’m very happy for you. Let’s hope for the best as we move forward.”
His tone was upbeat and encouraging, reflecting the positive atmosphere within the party.
Revenue Minister and BJP’s in-charge for the 29 municipal corporation polls, Chandrashekhar Bawankule, congratulated the Chief Minister for the party’s success and also over the performance of the Mahayuti.
In a post on X, Bawankule said: “Storm of development.. An invincible wave of trust.. And the unbreakable devotion of the people! From every corner of Maharashtra, the roar echoes loud and clear – Devabhau’s leadership is Maharashtra’s destiny! Mahayuti’s thunderous surge everywhere! These aren’t just leads – they’re the heartbeat of the people: a resounding YES to progress, good governance, and a stronger, Viksit Maharashtra! Calm yet unbeatable willpower, razor-sharp decision-making, and relentless hard work – that’s our @Dev_Fadnavis ji, Devabhau!”
He further stated: “His visionary blueprint has put Maharashtra on the global map – world-class infrastructure, massive FDI inflow, booming jobs.. everything soaring to new heights! This victory march is forged in the sweat, blood, and unwavering loyalty of every single karyakarta! From every booth, every voter has placed their faith – we stand rock-solid behind Devabhau, always! To the millions of Maharashtra voters who stood in long queues and cast your sacred vote—you are the true heroes. Your wisdom has sealed Maharashtra’s destiny in strong, decisive hands. We bow in deep gratitude and pledge to honour this trust with even greater dedication. Absolute triumph.. Unstoppable Maharashtra.. Unparalleled development! Congratulations Devabhau, Jai Maharashtra!”
Shiv Sena MP Milind Deora, in his post on X, said: “In Mumbai, only two brothers… The darling brother and the god-brother!”
He thereby taunted that the reunion between Uddhav and Raj Thackeray and their alliance have failed miserably to work magic in the BMC elections.
In another post, Deora stated: “The @mybmc results have put an end to the soap opera of #Mumbai politics, proving the city prefers progress & accountability over melodrama & masala. @mieknathshinde ji’s Shiv Sena is the true #ShivSena & family drama failed to steal the spotlight. The golden era for India’s commercial & cultural hub is just beginning.”
Meanwhile, in Pune (PMC) and Pimpri-Chinchwad, the BJP has taken a commanding lead. Interestingly, the two rival factions of the NCP (led by Ajit Pawar and Sharad Pawar) reportedly formed a local alliance in these areas to counter the BJP but are currently trailing.
In Thane, which is a stronghold of Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, his faction of the Shiv Sena is maintaining a lead.
In the case of Uddhav and Raj Thackeray, the estranged cousins reunited for this election to consolidate the “Marathi Manoos” vote. However, they have not succeeded in winning the BMC polls on Marathi identity and Thackeray legacy.
In PMC and PCMC, Sharad Pawar and Ajit Pawar factions are testing their ground-level strength for the first time in a major civic poll since their split. But the BJP has outsmarted the alliance between the Pawar factions.
Crime
Two apprehended for firing at house in Nand Nagri to create fear

New Delhi, Sep 14: The Anti-Auto Theft Squad (AATS) of North-East District Police worked out a firing incident reported under the jurisdiction of Nand Nagri Police Station by apprehending two accused persons who allegedly fired at a complainant’s house to create fear.
The accused were identified with the help of extensive CCTV footage analysis and technical investigation.
According to police, on September 4, two unidentified persons riding a scooty fired at the complainant’s house in the Nand Nagri area with the intention of creating fear and fled from the spot.
Following the incident, FIR No. 485/26 dated September 4 was registered at Nand Nagri Police Station under relevant Sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the Arms Act, and an investigation was initiated.
Considering the seriousness of the incident, the AATS team of North-East District was tasked with identifying and apprehending those involved.
A dedicated team led by Inspector Deepak Pandey, In-charge of AATS/NED, analysed numerous CCTV recordings and developed clues through technical investigation and other sources. Sustained efforts and detailed examination of the available evidence helped the team identify the suspects.
On September 12, acting on a specific tip-off, the AATS team conducted a raid in the Sunder Nagri area and apprehended Azim Khan. During interrogation, his associate Imran alias Rahul was also apprehended at his instance. Both accused were subsequently handed over to the local police for further legal proceedings.
Police said Imran alias Rahul, 25, son of Ibrahim and a resident of Bhopra Chowk, Siddqi Building, Uttar Pradesh, was previously involved in two theft cases.
Azim Khan, 36, son of Illiyas and a resident of Gali No. 1, Sunder Nagri, Delhi, has nine previous cases registered against him, involving murder, attempt to murder, culpable homicide, robbery, snatching, rape, kidnapping, theft and offences under the Arms Act. He is a Bad Character of Nand Nagri Police Station.
Further investigation into the case by the police is underway.
Business
India okays 18 hours a day power supply to Nepal till Dec 31

New Delhi, Sep 14: India has approved a proposal to supply power to Nepal for 18 hours a day till December 31 this year, following the extensive damage caused to the Himalayan country’s hydropower projects in the devastating flash floods, an official statement said on Monday.
“The Ministry of Power has accorded approval for the export of power, for 18 hours a day to Nepal Electricity Authority till December 31, 2026,” according to the statement.
Approval has been given for up to 600MW of export through Muzaffarpur-Dhalkebar 400 kV D/c line and up to 54 MW through Tanakpur-Mahendranagar 132 kV S/c line. The quantum of power to be exported from January 2027 will be reviewed in December, 2026, the statement said.
The recent floods have caused significant damage to hydropower infrastructure in Nepal, reducing its domestic power generation capacity and creating an additional requirement for electricity.
The approval will help Nepal meet its power requirements during this difficult period and further strengthen the close and longstanding energy cooperation between India and Nepal, the statement explained.
“India remains committed to supporting Nepal and strengthening bilateral cooperation in the energy sector,” the statement added.
India also intensified its humanitarian assistance to Nepal in the wake of the floods, delivering relief material and deploying personnel to support search, rescue, and forensic operations. Indian Air Force aircraft were used to carry relief and rescue supplies to Kathmandu.
The country also dispatched specialised technical gear, including mud rescue suits, gas detectors, breathing apparatus, inflatable walkways, portable generators, lighting towers, and dewatering pumps. India has provided DNA kits, reagents, and equipment for DNA profiling to aid in victim identification.
Meanwhile, the death toll from flash floods has risen to 1,386, with more bodies recovered from eight affected districts.
The floods, triggered by an ice-rock avalanche near the Nepal-Tibet border on August 26, devastated towns and villages in northern and central Nepal.
According to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority, 104 of the recovered bodies have so far been identified and handed over to families. Around 5,130 people are still reported missing.
Security forces continue search and rescue operations. More than 13,700 people have been rescued so far, while 339 people are undergoing treatment in hospitals.
Crime
‘Felt unsafe’: Woman biker alleges car attack after asking occupants to maintain distance in Gurugram

Gurugram, Sep 14: A woman biker in Haryana’s Gurugram has alleged that a car repeatedly followed her before hitting her motorcycle and fleeing the spot, leaving her shaken and raising concerns over road safety in the city.
“I have nothing to say, but today I felt unsafe on Gurugram roads. People like these aren’t afraid of hitting people and running away,” the woman said after the incident.
The rider, who identifies herself as Sia and operates the Instagram page ‘rebelwheels_sia_’, uploaded footage of the incident on social media and described what she said happened before the collision.
According to Sia, the incident occurred on Sunday while she was riding her Aprilia RS 457 sports bike along Golf Course Road with members of her biking group.
In the video, she alleged that the occupants of a car had been following her from the beginning of the ride. She claimed that the people inside the vehicle behaved aggressively and attempted to get close to her motorcycle.
Sia said she asked the occupants to maintain a safe distance, but instead, they allegedly asked her to stop. She also claimed that the men appeared to be under the influence of alcohol.
The rider said she continued moving ahead in an attempt to prevent the car from cutting her off. A friend riding behind her also tried to intervene by positioning his motorcycle in a way that prevented the car from repeatedly coming alongside her.
Despite this, Sia alleged, the car continued following her. She claimed that at one point, the driver attempted to cut across the path of her motorcycle, resulting in a collision.
The impact knocked Sia off her bike, while her motorcycle was dragged several metres along the road. The car then reportedly left the area.
The incident was captured on an action camera fitted to Sia’s motorcycle.
She further alleged that one of her friends pursued the car and attempted to stop the driver. The vehicle eventually halted at a traffic signal, where the friend confronted the driver and allegedly told him that he was responsible for the collision.
However, according to Sia, the driver denied causing the accident and subsequently drove away from the traffic signal.
In a social media post, Sia appealed to the Gurugram Police to take action against motorists who allegedly put other road users at risk and flee after causing accidents.
She also shared the vehicle’s registration number and identified the registered owner mentioned in the vehicle’s registration certificate.
The video subsequently gained significant attention online, with social media users expressing support for the rider and calling for action against the alleged driver. Several users tagged the Delhi Police, Gurugram Police, Gurugram Traffic Police and Haryana Police, urging authorities to investigate the incident.
Some users also called for an FIR to be registered, while others highlighted concerns over rash driving and the safety of motorists, particularly on busy roads in Gurugram.
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