A father’s anguish echoes as his son, Yuvraj, drowned after his car plunged into a trench. Raj Mehta recounts his son’s desperate calls for help, lamenting the agonizing delay in rescue efforts. He vows to fight for justice, citing institutional failure and questioning the preparedness of emergency services in this tragic incident.

The tussle for the Mumbai mayor’s post continues as the state government issues a notification for the reservation lottery on January 22, with elections likely on January 31. Deputy CM Shinde assures the mayor will be from the Mahayuti alliance, emphasizing respect for public mandate and development for Mumbaikars.

In the latest face-off between the MK Stalin government and Tamil Nadu Raj Bhavan, Governor RN Ravi on Tuesday skipped the customary address to the Assembly.