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A political firestorm has erupted in Mumbai, with the Adani Group at its epicentre. During a rally, Raj Thackeray accused the BJP of enabling land grabs to benefit the corporate giant, particularly concerning the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). The BJP swiftly retaliated, releasing pictures of Thackeray meeting with the industrialist and alleging his associations with other figures. Amid the political back-and-forth, one commentator noted, 'But in this country, even if there are so many industrialists, I don't want to show the world that there is so much mercy on one person.' The allegations have turned the Adani connection into a significant flashpoint in the ongoing political battle for Mumbai.

A political firestorm has erupted ahead of the BMC elections, following comments by BJP leader K Annamalai.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has raised the sensitive case of baby Ariha Shah, an Indian child in the custody of German authorities, with the visiting German Chancellor. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri confirmed the development, stating that the 'Government of India is taking up this case, not as a legal matter, but also as a humanitarian issue'. The child, who was taken into German foster care at seven months old, remains there despite cases against her parents being closed. Mr. Misri detailed India's efforts to ensure the child remains connected to her Indian heritage, including exposure to Indian culture, food, and festivals while in Germany. The Ministry of External Affairs is in regular contact with the family and providing all possible assistance in the ongoing legal battle to reunite Ariha with her parents.

A political firestorm has erupted in Maharashtra ahead of the high-stakes BMC elections, following controversial remarks about Mumbai's identity. The conflict involves MNS chief Raj Thackeray and a BJP leader, identified in the report as K Annamalai. During a campaign, the speaker advocated for a 'triple engine government' and stated his vision for the city's development. He is quoted as saying, 'Because Bombay is not a Maharashtra city, it's an international city'. This comment triggered a sharp response from Raj Thackeray, who is reported to have used derogatory language. The speaker from the BJP also compared Mumbai's massive budget to that of other metros like Chennai and Bangalore, and outlined a vision where 'no slum should be in Mumbai' in the next seven years.