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How Muslims Voted In BMC Elections

The real surprise in these results came from Asaduddin Owaisi's AIMIM. Of the 29 Muslim candidates who got elected to the 227-strong BMC, the Congress and the AIMIM between them bagged 22. IMAGE:......

Nitin Nabin elected BJP chief unopposed; youngest in party history

Five-time Bihar MLA Nitin Nabin was on Monday elected unopposed as the BJP national president, the youngest ever to occupy the top party post at a time when the saffron party seeks to further......

BMC election: Colaba ward sees dismal 20.88% voter turnout

While the long-awaited Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation election saw Mumbaikars come out in vigour to exercise their franchise, a ward in the upscale Colaba area recorded a dismal turnout of......

Ambernath election: HC terms NCP's side-switching as 'globe-trotting'

The Bombay high court on Monday termed the side-switching of NCP members of the Ambernath Municipal Council as "globe-trotting", while keeping in abeyance the Thane district collector's orders......

Nitin Nabin to be elected as new BJP chief by Jan 20

State Bharatiya Janata Party presidents from across the country are likely to be summoned to Delhi after January 15 for the election of the party's national president. IMAGE: BJP national working......

BMC Polls: Kareena-Saif Vote!

'It's our job and duty as citizens to come out and vote (at the BMC election exit polls).' Film folk stepped out to vote at the BMC elections exit polls on January 14, and paused to show off their......

Aamir Khan Casts His Vote

Film stars arrived at polling booths in Mumbai to cast their votes in the ongoing Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections. The elections are seen as crucial for major cities such as......

No crowd for WPL? Elections could shut fans out

IMAGE: There's still uncertainty about whether matches on January 14 and 16 will also be played behind closed doors. Photograph: WPL/X The Women's Premier League (WPL) is likely to be played......

Former India pacer Venkatesh Prasad elected KSCA president

The Prasad-led panel, which had the open backing of former India players Anil Kumble and Javagal Srinath, hence grabbed four key posts in the polls, which were held at the Chinnaswamy Stadium......

Venkatesh Prasad elected unopposed as KSCA president

IMAGE: Venkatesh Prasad, who has previously served as KSCA vice-president, returns to cricket administration after a 12-year break. Photograph: ANI Photo Former India pacer Venkatesh Prasad was......

The Tendulkars cast vote in BMC polls

IMAGE: Sachin Tendulkar after casting his vote in the BMC elections on Thursday. Photograph: Sahil Salvi/Rediff Sachin Tendulkar was among the first cricketers to reach a polling booth on......

Zadran, Rasooli shine as Afghanistan trounce West Indies in first T20I

IMAGE: Ibrahim Zadran and Darwish Rasooli put on a match-turning 162-run partnership for the third wicket for Afghanistan. Photograph: Afghanistan Cricket Board/X Ibrahim Zadran and Darwish......