Maharashtra local body polls: List of Municipal Councils, Nagar Panchayats where elections were postponed
The Maharashtra State Election Commission (SEC) on Monday announced the cancellation of polling on more than 25 municipal councils across several districts in the state after it detected widespread irregularities. The polling has now been rescheduled to December 20 from December 2 and the results will be declared on December 21.
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37 Naxals, including 27 with Rs 65 lakh bounties, surrender in Chhattisgarh’s Dantewada
37 Naxal operatives surrendered in Dantewada, Chhattisgarh on Sunday, police officials said. Among them, 27 individuals were carrying bounties totaling Rs 65 lakh. Chhattisgarh Police Superintendent Gaurav Rai stated that the surrender took place in front of senior police and CRPF officers under the “Poona Margem” initiative, which supports rehabilitation and social reintegration. The group included 12 women, highlighting the scheme’s inclusive approach.
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Operation Sindoor is ‘still ongoing’: Navy chief’s veiled warning to Pakistan
In a veiled warning to Pakistan, Indian Navy chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi said on Sunday that Operation Sindoor is ‘still ongoing’, pointing out that anything pertaining to operation is ‘best avoided’. He made the remarks after laying foundation stone of Indian Navy Maritime Museum dedicated to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in Maharashtra’s Pune.
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Young adults often avoid these sexual health tests: A doctor explains why that’s risky
World AIDS Day always brings a renewed push for awareness, but one uncomfortable truth continues to slip under the radar: young adults may be more sexually active than previous generations, yet many remain surprisingly under-tested. Despite better access to information, stigma and hesitation still keep crucial sexual-health screenings off their to-do lists.
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Bigg Boss 19: Madhuri Dixit turns detective on Weekend Ka Vaar, engages housemates in fun task | Watch promo
Sunday’s Weekend Ka Vaar episode of Bigg Boss 19 will feature Bollywood actress Madhuri Dixit as a special guest. The makers of the show have released several promos and pictures online highlighting her presence.
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Tamil Nadu: 7 killed, several injured as two buses collide in Sivaganga
Tamil Nadu: 7 killed, several injured as two buses collide in Sivaganga
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CAT 2025 tomorrow; reporting time, exam day guidelines
The Common Admission Test (CAT 2025) will be held on Sunday, November 30. CAT is scheduled to be held in three shifts- shift one from 8:30 am to 10:30 am, shift two- 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm, shift three- 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm.
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Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi actor Jaya Bhattacharya opens up on abusive childhood: ‘I’ve been beaten a lot’
Television actress Jaya Bhattacharya, best known for portraying the role of Payal in the hit show Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, recently opened up about her abusive childhood. In an interview, the Devdas actress revealed that she had a traumatic childhood. She mentioned that her mother often beat her with “a whip, rolling‑pin, tongs, shoes and what not.”
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Cyclone Ditwah: Heavy rains lash Tamil Nadu; flight, train services disrupted | Latest Updates
Heavy rainfall lashed parts of Tamil Nadu on Saturday, with Cyclone Ditwah inching towards the southern state. The Ramanathapuram and Nagapattinam districts have been most affected places, where normal life was severely hit due to Cyclone Ditwah and the heavy rains triggered by it.
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Faf du Plessis to skip IPL for first time in 14 years, set to feature in PSL 2026
South Africa cricketer Faf du Plessis has decided to skip the next edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL). He has decided not to register his name for the auction after being released by the Delhi Capitals. Du Plessis confirmed the development on his official handles on social media platforms by releasing a statement and also confirmed that he will be featuring in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) which will run concurrently with the IPL.
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Lalit Modi, IPL founder and first chairman, says he will return to India after major tribunal relief
