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This news report highlights the return of resort politics in Mumbai following the BJP-Shiv Sena alliance's victory in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections. The Shinde-led Shiv Sena has moved its newly elected corporators to a five-star hotel to prevent potential poaching attempts during the high-stakes power tussle. Sources indicate that the party is 'negotiating with the BJP for a 50-50 power sharing formula for the mayor's post', which may include a split-term arrangement of two-and-a-half years each. While the Uddhav Sena has criticized the Mahayuti alliance, claiming Eknath Shinde fears the BJP might break his party again, the Shinde faction maintains that the hotel meeting is intended to strategize for the next five years and upcoming district council elections. The final decision on the mayoral arrangement remains with the BJP high command as back-channel talks continue between the allies.

On this Special Report, the focus is on the political developments following the recently concluded BMC election summit in Maharashtra. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has addressed rumours of a rift within the Mahayuti alliance regarding the appointment of the next Mumbai Mayor. Fadnavis stated, 'Mayor decision will be collective,' emphasizing that he, Eknath Shinde, and other alliance leaders will jointly decide on the candidate. The report highlights that despite rumours of the Shiv Sena and BJP not being on the same page, the Chief Minister maintains there is no dispute. Analysis suggests that the Shiv Sena, led by Eknath Shinde, is in a strong position to negotiate as no party can appoint a mayor without their support. The process is expected to take 15 to 20 days as official reservations for the mayoral post are yet to be declared. The programme explores the internal dynamics of the Mahayuti allies as they navigate the power-sharing agreement for the crucial mayoral post in Mumbai.

In this news report, the AIADMK has officially launched its manifesto for the upcoming assembly elections in Tamil Nadu. General Secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami announced key poll promises, including a Women's Welfare Scheme offering monthly financial assistance of ₹2000 and a free bus travel scheme for both men and women. Meanwhile, political activity intensified as Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge chaired a high-level meeting in New Delhi with senior leaders, including Rahul Gandhi and P. Chidambaram, to discuss the alliance with DMK. An unidentified speaker criticized the AIADMK's financial track record, stating, 'during AADMK's regime is when the finances of Tamil Nadu were beyond damage,' and highlighted the shift from a revenue surplus to a deficit of ₹66,000 crores. The report also confirms Prime Minister Narendra Modi's upcoming address to an NDA gathering in Maduranthakam near Chennai as the state prepares for the April polls.

The National Capital has once again turned into a 'gas chamber' as air quality plummeted into the severe category, with the AQI breaching the 400 mark. In response to the spiralling pollution levels, the Commission for Air Quality Management has re-imposed Stage 4 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) across the National Capital Region. This move triggers the toughest anti-pollution curbs, including a complete halt on all construction and demolition activities. Under these restrictions, vehicles below BS 6 emission norms are barred from entering Delhi, and there is a total ban on diesel trucks, except those carrying essential goods. The report highlights that only BS 6 compliant vehicles are permitted entry as authorities scramble to control the deteriorating environmental conditions. The re-imposition of these stringent measures reflects the critical nature of the pollution crisis currently affecting Delhi and its surrounding areas.