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Maharashtra, Jharkhand results Live: Mahayuti celebrates landslide victory in Maharashtra, Hemant Soren savours comeback in Jharkhand

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Maharashtra results: Aditya Thackeray retains his Worli seat

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader and former state minister Aaditya Thackeray retained his Worli Assembly seat by a margin of 8,801 votes.

Sitting MLA and Ajit Pawar-led NCP candidate Zeeshan Siddique loses to Varun Sardesai of Shiv Sena (UBT) by 11,365 votes in the Vandre East seat.

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde wins Kopri-Pachpakhadi seat

Shiv Sena chief and Chief Minister Eknath Shinde retained the Kopri-Pachpakhadi Assembly seat by a margin of 1,20,717 votes, as per the ECI.

Jharkhand results: BJP candidate Raj Sinha wins Dhanbad Assembly seat

Raj Sinha, the BJP candidate from Dhanbad Assembly seat, defeated Congress’s Ajay Kumar Dubey by a margin of 48,741 votes.

Maharashtra election results: BJP wins 24, ally Shiv Sena 15 and NCP 14

So far, the BJP has won 24 seats in the state elections and is leading in 106 others, while allies Shiv Sena and NCP bagged 15 and 14 seats respectively. 

In Jharkhand, BJP’s Shatrughan Mahto wins Baghmara seat over Congress’ Jaleshwar Mahato

BJP candidate  Shatrughan Mahto won the Baghmara seat against Congress’s Jaleshwar Mahato, by a margin of over 18,682 votes.

Shiv Sena’s Nilesh Rane wins Kudal

Shiv Sena candidate Nilesh Rane won Kudal Assembly seat in Shindhudurg by 8,176 votes. He is the son of BJP MP Narayan Rane. 

Ajit Pawar sweeps Baramati seat

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and NCP leader Ajit Pawar won the NCP stronghold Baramati by huge margin against his nephew and NCP (SP) rival Yugendra Pawar. Ajit Pawar received 1,48,150 votes, while Yugendra Pawar got 65,645.

Hemant Soren JMM wins 2 seats

JMM led by Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren has won two seats in the Assembly elections as the party led INDIA bloc is set to retain power in the state. Uma Kant Rajak won with 90,027 votes in the Chandankiyari seat. Sudeep Gudhiya won Torpa with 80,887 votes. 

Posters showing Devendra Fadnavis as next CM emerge in Washim 

Multiple posters showing BJP’s Devendra Fadnavis as the next Chief Minister have emerged in Washim. Devendra Fadnavis is leading in Nagpur South-West constituency by a margin of 24,593 votes against Congress’s Prafulla Vinodrao Gudadhe.

Devendra Fadnavis to be the next CM of Maharashtra, says BJP spokesperson Pravin Darekar

Devendra Fadnavis is likely to be the next Chief Minister of the state, said BJP spokesperson Pravin Darekar. He said that the result has taken BJP by surprise, as they never expected such an overwhelming result.

Union Minister Pralhad Joshi thanks people of Maharashtra

Union Minister Pralhad Joshi said that the people of Maharashtra have blessed the BJP. He added that if he can put the perspective of what is the overall trend in the country, BJP is doing excellent.

Nawab Malik manages to get 4,214 votes 

NCP (AP) leader Nawab Malik managed to get 4,214 votes after counting in the 9th round. His rival, Samajwadi Party candidate Abu Azmi is leading by 30,734 votes.

Shinde Sena workers celebrate as Mahayuti alliance take massive lead

Shiv Sena workers are celebrating outside Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde’s residence as the Mahayuti alliance is on its way to a thumping victory in Maharashtra. 

Devendra Fadnavis leads in Nagpur South-West

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis is leading by 31, 959 votes against his nearest rival Prafulla Gudhade.

Eknath Shinde takes comfortable lead in Kopri-Pachpakhadi

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde is currently leading with 30,629 votes. His nearest rival Shiv Sena (UBT)’s Kedar Sighe only has 7,748 votes.

Kalpana Soren trailing in Gandey

Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren’s wife Kalpana Soren is trailing by 4000 votes to BJP’s Munia Devi.

Former Maharashtra Chief Minister Ashok Chavan’s daughter leads from Bhokar seat

BJP candidate and daughter of former Maharashtra Chief Minister Ashok Chavan, Sreejaya Chavan is leading by 1,878 votes in the Bhokar seat. 

INDIA bloc crosses halfway mark in Jharkhand

According to the Election Commission of India data, the INDIA bloc has crossed the halfway mark of 41 in the Jharkhand Assembly election. 

In Maharashtra, BJP is leading in 115 seats

According to the Election Commission of India data. BJP is leading in 115 seats, Shinde Sena in 56, NCP (AP) in 34, Congress in 20, Shiv Sena (UBT) in 20 and NCP (SP) in 11.

JMM leads in 24 seats, BJP in 22

According to the Election Commission of India, JMM is leading in 24 seats, BJP in 22 and Congress in 11 seats in Jharkhand. 

Hemant Soren leading by 2,812 votes

Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren is leading by 2,812 votes from the Barhait Assembly seat after the first round of counting

Congress’s Prithviraj Chavan trailing

Former Maharashtra Chief Minister and Senior Congress leader Prithviraj Chavan is trailing by 1,590 votes in Karad South assembly seat.

Former CM Champai Soren leads from Seraikela

BJP candidate and former Chief Minister Champai Soren is leading in Seraikela, situated in the Kolhan region.

Aditya Thackeray leading in Worli

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aditya Thackeray is leading against Shinde Sena’s Milind Deora with 4,231 votes.  

NDA crosses halfway mark in Maharashtra

The Mahayuti alliance led by BJP has crossed a halfway mark in Maharashtra. Early trends show Mahayuti leading in 153 votes against opposition MVA’s 97. 

Victory celebrations banned in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar

Maharashtra’s Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar has banned victory processions on Saturday when results of the state assembly elections will be declared. 

Ajit Pawar leads with 8,548 votes

NCP leader Ajit Pawar took the lead with 8,548 votes, against his nephew, Yugendra Pawar, the MVA candidate in Baramati. 

Shinde Sena, NCP (AP) lead in 3 seats each

As per the Election Commission of India, the Shinde Sena and NCP are leading in 3 seats each, while BJP, NCP (SP) leads in one each.

Early trends shows NDA leading in Jharkhand

The BJP-led NDA is ahead with 35 votes against the INDIA bloc’s 31 in Jharkhand. 

Mahayuti leading in MVA stronghold Vidarbha

As per early trends, the Mahayuti alliance is leading in Vidarbha region, which is the stronghold of the opposition MVA. 

Mahayuti ahead in 55 seats

As per early trends, Mahayuti alliance is ahead by 57 votes against opposition MVA’s 28.

NDA ahead in 25 seats in Jharkhand

In the very early trends, the BJP led NDA is leading in 25 seats against INDIA bloc’s 10.

Mahayuti ahead in 25 seats, MVA in 21

In postal ballots, the BJP led Mahayuti alliance is ahead in Maharashtra Addembly election against opposition MVA.  The BJP is leading in 19 seats, Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde) three, NCP (Ajit Pawar) three. Meanwhile, Congress and NCP (Sharad Pawar) were ahead in eight seats each and Shiv Sena (UBT) in five.

Zeeshan Siddique leading in Bandra East

Zeeshan Siddique, son of NCP leader Baba Siddique who was shot dead in Mumbai last month, is leading from the Bandra East Assembly seat, as per early trends.

MVA collects letter of support from 160 candidates

The opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi has collected letter of support from over 160 candidates and some independents, pledging their backing for the alliance in forming a government.

Eknath Shinde leading in Kopri Panchpakhadi

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde is leading in Kopri Panchpakhadi constituency. 

Hemant Soren ahead in early trends

Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren is leading in the Barhat Assembly seat. Former Chief Minister Babulal Marandi was ahead in Dhanwar. JMM candidate Kalpana Soren is also leading from Gandey.

Ajit Pawar leading in Baramati

Early trends show NCP leader Ajit Pawar leading in Baramari. Devendra Fadnavis leading in Nagpur South West. Congress’s Nana Patole ahead in Sakoli. 

Early trends show BJP leading in Jharkhand

In Jharkhand, BJP is leading in 6 seats, INDIA bloc in 3 seats. These are based on the counting of postal ballots.

Mahayuti takes early lead in Maharashtra

The BJP-led Mahayuti alliance has taken an early lead in Maharashtra with eight votes against the opposition MVA alliance.

Counting of votes begins

The counting of votes began with postal ballots and all eyes are on the battle between the BJP led NDA and INDIA bloc.

The stage is set for the fierce battle between the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance and the INDIA bloc. The NDA will look to retain Maharashtra and claim power in Jharkhand. Meanwhile, the INDIA BLOC will aim to defeat the Mahayuti alliance in Maharashtra, while securing victory for Hemant Soren in Jharkhand. 

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JNU protest turns violent as Left and Right student groups trade charges

A late-night protest at JNU turned violent as Left and ABVP student groups accused each other of stone-throwing and attacks near the East Gate.

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Tension gripped the campus of Jawaharlal Nehru University in the early hours of Monday after a protest march allegedly spiralled into violence, with rival student groups accusing each other of triggering the unrest.

Students claimed that the incident occurred around 1.30 am when a confrontation broke out during a march called by the Jawaharlal Nehru University Students’ Union. The protest, named “Samta Juloos”, was headed towards the East Gate and was organised to demand the resignation of Vice-Chancellor Santishree Dhulipudi Pandit and the withdrawal of a rustication order.

According to protesters, several students were injured after alleged stone-throwing during the clash. They alleged that the university administration did not intervene during the march and instead permitted members of the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad to confront demonstrators.

However, the ABVP denied the allegations and countered that Left-affiliated organisations instigated the confrontation and were spreading misinformation about the events.

Left-backed groups, including the All India Students’ Association, claimed that ABVP activists targeted the JNUSU encampment and hurled stones at “unarmed students”, leading to multiple injuries.

Videos shared by students on social media reportedly showed chaotic scenes near the protest site, with members of rival groups engaged in heated exchanges and physical scuffles.

University authorities did not immediately respond to queries regarding the incident. Students said the situation on campus remained tense following the overnight clashes.

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World praised India’s AI potential at AI Impact Summit, says PM Modi

PM Modi said the world praised India’s AI potential at the AI Impact Summit 2026, where 89 countries endorsed the New Delhi Declaration on artificial intelligence.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that the world wholeheartedly praised India’s potential during the recently concluded AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi, highlighting the growing global confidence in the country’s young technology talent.

In a post on X, the Prime Minister said the summit demonstrated how the mindset of India’s youth in the field of technology would serve humanity at large. He described the event as historic and underlined the positive global response to India’s AI capabilities.

The AI Impact Summit 2026, organised in New Delhi last week, concluded with the adoption of the New Delhi Declaration on AI Impact. The declaration has been endorsed by 89 countries and international organisations, signalling broad global agreement on promoting artificial intelligence for economic growth and social welfare.

Broad global participation

The summit saw the participation of several prominent world leaders and top technology executives. Among those present were UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, French President Emmanuel Macron, Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, and Swiss President Guy Parmelin.

Other leaders attending the summit included Sri Lanka President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, Bhutan Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay, Mauritius Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam, Croatia Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic, Serbia President Aleksandar Vucic, Seychelles Vice President Sebastien Pillay, Estonia President Alar Karis, and Finland Prime Minister Petteri Orpo.

Chief executives and senior leaders from major global technology firms were also part of the gathering.

Focus on inclusive AI growth

Held under the theme ‘Sarvajan Hitay, Sarvajan Sukhay’ (welfare for all, happiness of all), the summit aimed to position India as a global leader in artificial intelligence while ensuring that AI development remains inclusive and sustainable.

The event brought together more than 500 international AI leaders. This included around 100 CEOs and founders, 150 academicians and researchers, and 400 CTOs, vice presidents and philanthropists. Additionally, over 100 government representatives and nearly 60 ministers and vice ministers participated in discussions.

The New Delhi Declaration seeks to strengthen international cooperation and ensure that AI technologies contribute to economic progress, social good and environmental protection.

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Devendra Fadnavis seeks CBI probe into Ajit Pawar plane crash

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has requested a CBI investigation into the plane crash that killed Deputy CM Ajit Pawar, alongside ongoing DGCA and CID probes.

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The Maharashtra government has sought a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the plane crash that claimed the life of Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar last month, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said on Sunday.

Addressing a press conference on the eve of the state budget session, Fadnavis said the request for a CBI inquiry had been conveyed to Union Home Minister Amit Shah. He added that the move followed a letter from the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), an ally of the BJP, demanding a central probe into the incident.

Multiple investigations underway

Fadnavis said investigations by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) and the state Criminal Investigation Department (CID) are already in progress. The proposed CBI probe would run parallel to these inquiries to address any concerns surrounding the crash.

Ajit Pawar and four others were killed on January 28 when a chartered Learjet 45 aircraft crashed while attempting to land near Baramati in Pune district.

The chief minister said the government is committed to clearing all doubts related to the incident and will ensure regular follow-up of the investigations. He urged people to avoid speculation and wait for the official findings.

Allegations and political reactions

Rohit Pawar, nephew of the late NCP leader and a member of the NCP (SP), has raised allegations about the circumstances of the crash and suggested possible foul play. On Saturday, he wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking the resignation of Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu until the inquiry is completed.

Rohit Pawar has also questioned the company VSR, which owned the ill-fated aircraft, and alleged links with the civil aviation minister.

Fadnavis said the DGCA is conducting an audit of the VSR company and examining its logbooks. He maintained that both the DGCA and the civil aviation ministry have nothing to hide.

Highlighting the broader implications of the incident, Fadnavis noted that the probe is important for ensuring the safety of political leaders, adding that he had travelled on the same VSR aircraft on several occasions.

Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar, who was present at the press conference along with Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, said the state government has formally requested a CBI probe and assured a thorough investigation.

The issue is expected to be discussed during the budget session of the Maharashtra legislature, amid sharp exchanges between the ruling alliance and the Opposition. The Opposition also boycotted the customary tea party hosted by the chief minister, citing concerns over the potential impact of the Indo-US trade deal on cotton growers and fisherfolk in the state.

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