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Sunday, February 22, 2026
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Topic: Mahayuti

Ordinance, elections & lapse: Why Maharashtra’s 5% reservation for Muslim groups never made it to law

On 17 February, the Mahayuti government issued a fresh government resolution formally cancelling all earlier decisions & circulars linked to the 2014 Muslim quota framework.

The many lives of Mumbai mayor’s bungalow: From Balasaheb’s arrest to roar of the Byculla tigers

After 4 yrs of silence, the distinguished address will be home for Ritu Tawde. Before this, Mumbai's 1st citizen lived in Shivaji Park bungalow, now being turned into Thackeray memorial.

Clock ticking: With Ajit Pawar gone, what lies ahead for NCP

Minus Ajit Pawar, NCP has to devise survival strategy. Should it merge with Sharad Pawar faction? Analysts say second rung leaders like Praful and Tatkare don't have what it takes to lead party.

‘Unreachable’ corporators, unusual alliances—how parties are scrambling to control urban Maharashtra

With several corporations throwing up fractured mandates & an intense tug-of-war for power, especially among Mahayuti allies, hectic parleys are on to stake claim to urban local bodies.

Maharashtra plans a Maratha memorial in Delhi to ‘highlight state’s sacrifice for national security’

Mahayuti govt wants to build memorial at Burari where Maratha general Dattaji Shinde died fighting ahead of 3rd battle of Panipat.

Dhurandhar Devendra, indispensable Shinde & dejected Pawar—Mahayuti’s equation post-civic poll results

Mumbai: After dominating the municipal council polls across the state, the Mahayuti and, especially, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) further strengthened its presence in urban...

Rs 10 meals to AI pursuit of infiltrators, what parties have promised Mumbai in race to win BMC polls

In a city without elected corporators since 2022, all competing parties have attempted to solidify their core bases through their manifestos, with infra promises & unmistakable signals.

Mumbai civic polls: After Thackerays’ campaign, Mahayuti manifesto also banks on Marathi manoos

Alliance also promises interest-free loans to women along with a 50 percent concession on bus fares, slum redevelopment & AI-aided deportation of illegal immigrants.

BJP-Sena deadlock ahead of BMC polls as Shinde back at the table with Thackeray trump card

Elections to BMC and 28 other municipal corporations across the state are scheduled for 15 January 2026.

‘Not invited’ to seat-sharing talks, leaders poached. Mahayuti allies give NCP third-wheel treatment

NCP leaders say BJP’s constant poaching of leaders from allied parties has also not gone down well with them. Polls to 29 municipal corporations will be held on 15 January.

On Camera

Nick Jonas wearing a mangalsutra is validation for many Indians. He’s our favourite jiju

Nick Jonas is not trying to modernise the mangalsutra, but his gesture shows that choices can be equal. If commitment must be flaunted, it need not be gendered.

In the West, there’s anxiety. In India, optimism—Rishi Sunak says India poised to be leader in AI

On Wednesday, the former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was speaking in New Delhi at a Carnegie & Observer Research Foundation event on AI.

Suspected brake failure leads to Tejas accident after landing, airframe likely to be written off

The IAF, so far, remains mum on this accident which has led to grounding of the fleet for safety checks.

No country is ever fully sovereign. Cold War era taught India its real meaning

India’s fraught neighbourhood places multiple constraints on its strategic choices. It leaves no time to take a deep breath, lean back and reset.