In Ambernath, the Congress suspended its corporators and block president for aligning with the BJP-led Ambernath Vikas Aghadi to form the civic administration, sidelining the Shiv Sena. This rare local alliance between rivals occurred despite the Shiv Sena emerging as the single largest party in the municipal elections.

These dogs are trained to detect explosives, track suspects, guard sensitive installations and patrol difficult terrain. In many situations, they work where humans cannot.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended New Year greetings to Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu and discussed strengthening the India-Israel Strategic Partnership.