In Haryana, the birth of a son

In Haryana, the birth of a son

The Singwai household at Dhani Bhojraj village in Haryana’s Fatehabad district is filled with the sounds of mirth and merriment. Trophies, from dance, kabaddi and kho-kho competitions, earned by the nine daughters of the family line a shelf above their mother’s bed. Above the trophies, photos of baby boys are taped to the wall. Thirteen-year-old

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EU, Mercosur bloc of South American nations sign landmark free trade agreement

The European Union and the Mercosur bloc of South American countries formally signed a long-sought free trade agreement on Saturday (January 17, 2026), capping more than a quarter-century of torturous negotiations to strengthen commercial ties in the face of rising protectionism and trade tensions around the world. The signing ceremony in Paraguay’s capital, Asunción, marks

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Kin of many Shinde Sena netas lose

Kin of many Shinde Sena netas lose

Mumbai: Many of Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena’s former and sitting MLAs and MPs fared badly as their kin lost the BMC polls. Despite contesting only 90 seats, family-first politics dominated the party’s electoral scene. Eight sitting and former MLAs and MPs bagged tickets for their family members. Former MP Rahul Shewale’s sister-in-law, Vaishali Nayan Shewale

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Mumbai: In alliance face-offs, BJP emerges stronger over Shinde-led Sena in civic wards

Mumbai: In alliance face-offs, BJP emerges stronger over Shinde-led Sena in civic wards

Mumbai: In corporator wards that witnessed a “friendly fight” between alliance partners BJP and the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena, the BJP appears to have emerged as the dominant force, winning two seats where both Mahayuti constituents were pitted against each other. One such high-profile contest played out in the Fort area. The Shinde-led Shiv Sena

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