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The 32-year-old candidate, who switched to Ajit Pawar's faction of the NCP in October, is locked in a closely watched contest against Varun Sardesai, the nephew of Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray. Zeeshan is defending the Bandra East seat, which he won in the 2019 elections as a Congress candidate.

The electoral battle is poised to be a face-off between the ruling Mahayuti alliance and the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA). Within the Mahayuti alliance, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is contesting the maximum number of seats, fielding candidates in 148 constituencies.

Prime Minister Modi urged voters in Maharashtra and Jharkhand to participate enthusiastically in the ongoing Assembly elections, calling it a "festival of democracy." He particularly appealed to women, young, and first-time voters to contribute to strengthening democratic values and shaping the future of both states.

It is reportedly said that the attack took place around 8 pm as Deshmukh was returning to Katol after attending a meeting in Narkhed village. He was swiftly taken to the Katol Civil Hospital for treatment. Visuals shared on social media showed him being transported in an ambulance.

Experts suggest that prolonged exposure to such hazardous air can lead to severe health complications, especially for vulnerable groups such as children, the elderly, and those with pre-existing respiratory conditions. Authorities have urged residents to limit outdoor activities and use protective gear like masks.

A Hong Kong court has sentenced pro-democracy activists Benny Tai to 10 years and Joshua Wong to over four years for their roles in organizing opposition primaries, part of the controversial "Hong Kong 47" subversion trial.
 

According to Kolkata Police, the fire was noticed inside the kitchen of the 'Wow Momo' outlet. Staff members reacted swiftly by using fire extinguishers to control the flames before the arrival of the fire tenders.

AAP Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh accused the BJP of employing "dirty politics" to coerce Gahlot into switching sides. Singh alleged that Gahlot had been pressured through raids by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).

The Deputy Chief Minister's statement was in response to a post by "INSIGHT UK," a social movement advocating for British Hindus and Indians. The organization shared details of the incident highlighting the fear it has instilled in the Hindu community in Pakistan's Tharparkar region.

Government employees are set for a pay raise before the year ends. After a long wait, a meeting regarding salary and DA increase has concluded with a decision to increase both. Calculations for the new pay scales are being finalized.