Maharashtra Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule has said that the ruling Mahayuti alliance in the state will fight the forthcoming Zilla Parishad and Municipal Corporation elections as a united front.

In a crucial AIADMK General and Executive Council meeting, the General Council empowers Edappadi Palaniswami to take decisions regarding including more like-minded parties into the alliance ahead of the 2026 election.

Apple CEO Tim Cook met US House members on Wednesday to push back against federal legislation that could require the iPhone maker to authenticate users’ ages and possibly collect sensitive data on children.