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BJP dominated the municipal polls in Haryana, winning nine out of ten mayoral seats. Woman candidates secured seven mayoral positions. CM Nayab Singh Saini hailed the outcome as public endorsement. Congress suffered setbacks, including in Rohtak. Some independent candidates also triumphed, notably in Manesar and Faridabad. BJP claimed 90% of councillor seats.

Maharashtra's transport minister, Pratap Sarnaik, admitted that employees' provident fund and gratuity were used to cover daily expenses and salary hikes for the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation. The opposition demanded a complaint against the MSRTC's managing director. Sarnaik assured that future improper use of funds would be avoided and employees would not lose interest on diverted money.

Outside Parliament, the Congress rakes up the Adani Group’s alleged links with Mauritius-based shell companies; Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on a visit to the island nation. 

The Delhi police instructed market associations and residents’ welfare associations to be vigilant about hiring or renting out spaces to foreign nations.

Talks between the fishermen of India and Sri Lanka could pave the way for an agreement to put an end to bottom trawling

Restoring Andhra Pradesh’s financial status is going to be an arduous task

Haryana has seen a six-fold increase in poverty over the past five years, with 51.83 lakh families now below the poverty line. Despite the state government's various upliftment schemes, the data suggests that over two crore people in Haryana live in poverty, contrasting with claims of prosperity.

A dispute over parking in Mohali's Sector 66 led to the death of 39-year-old scientist Abhishek Swarnkar. His neighbour Monty assaulted him despite knowing his fragile health. The incident was captured on CCTV. Swarnkar was declared dead upon arrival at the hospital. Police have registered a case, and further legal action is pending.

Republican lawmakers are calling for investigations into recent vandalism targeting Tesla showrooms and charging stations. President Donald Trump supports these measures, suggesting that such acts could be labeled as domestic terrorism. House Speaker Mike Johnson announced Congress will work with the Justice Department and FBI to address the incidents.

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's posters at a rally in Kathmandu supporting the former Nepal king sparked a stir, highlighting the historical ties between Gorakhsh Peeth and the Shah Dynasty. Yogi has previously advocated for Nepal's Hindu nation status. A follower, Pradeep Bikram Rana, fled to Gorakhpur, citing persecution in Kathmandu.

A street dog in Rewa, Madhya Pradesh, was seen roaming with a dead newborn in its jaws, attracting significant attention after a video circulated on social media. Authorities are investigating the incident, which marks the third instance of a dead newborn being abandoned in the district within the past three weeks.

Fishermen who helped the National Bureau of Fish Genetic Resources in identifying the species wanted it named after Tamil Nadu 

Several international and national stakeholders support TuTr Hyperloop’s effort