Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced a BMC election alliance strategy, with local units deciding on alliances elsewhere. He prioritized lifting the stay on local body elections and outlined plans for cabinet expansion with a mix of experience and new faces. Fadnavis attributed the recent election surge to the “Ek Hai Toh Safe Hai” slogan and addressed Muslim voter outreach.

A disturbing video showing two men brutally beating three children aged 6, 9, and 11 in Ratlam, Madhya Pradesh, sparked outrage and protests. The men forced the children to chant religious slogans while accusing them of attempting to smoke.

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