Uddhav Thackeray, Shiv Sena (UBT) chief, signalled a potential reunion with cousin Raj Thackeray. This comes before the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation election. Thackeray expressed readiness to unite for Maharashtra’s benefit. He emphasised prioritising the state’s interests. The move occurs amidst challenges for the Maha Vikas Aghadi alliance. The Thackeray cousins have a complex political history.

Preparations are in full swing in Jaipur to extend a grand welcome to United States Vice President James David (JD) Vance, who will be visiting India as part of his international tour.Vance is scheduled to arrive in the country on April 21 for a four-day visit.On Friday, Vance landed in Italy with his family and will touch down in India on April 21. After a scheduled meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi, he will travel to Jaipur later that evening. n18oc_indiaNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube

Three of the injured are in critical condition and are undergoing treatment in a Nepal hospital.