Amidst political shifts in Maharashtra, Devendra Fadnavis has extended an invitation to Uddhav Thackeray’s Shiv Sena UBT to rejoin the ruling coalition. This comes after Thackeray met with Chief Minister Shinde, sparking speculation about a potential reconciliation. Fadnavis emphasized the BJP’s stability until 2029, suggesting an opportunity for Thackeray to reconsider alliances.

The Maharashtra government has decided to allow government employees to start work 30 minutes later than their usual timings, a move mainly aimed at reducing peak-hour rush

Rajkishor Nishad, a JDU leader, was killed in Khagaria, Bihar, two days after BJP leader Surendra Kewat was shot dead in Patna.