The Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) and Raj Thackeray’s Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) combine had framed the BMC polls as a battle to “save the Marathi manoos and Mumbai, projecting the contest as both an assertion of regional pride and a referendum on the Thackeray legacy. ​The reunion of Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray after nearly two decades was billed as an acid test for the Thackeray brand.

President Trump announced a 10% tariff on goods from several European nations, escalating to 25% if Denmark does not agree to sell Greenland by June 1, 2026. He cited security concerns and inadequate “remuneration” from allies for decades of US protection, demanding Denmark “give back” for past subsidies.

Dominika Patalas-Kalra from Poland shares practical travel tips for India on Instagram, urging open-mindedness and local exploration, earning praise for her respectful advice.