Shiv Sena MP Milind Deora speaks to India Today following the Mahayuti alliance's performance in the Mumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections. Deora asserts that the debate over the 'real' Shiv Sena has been settled by the voters in favour of Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. He highlights that the BMC, with an annual budget of approximately ₹75,000-76,000 crore—surpassing that of several Indian states—has seen its first major leadership change in 30 years. Deora criticises the opposition's 'emotional' campaign and the alliance of the Thackeray cousins, suggesting that voters have prioritised infrastructure and governance over dynasty politics. He emphasizes the need for Mumbai to aspire to global standards, competing with international hubs like Dubai and Singapore. The MP also notes that the alignment of power between the BMC, the state, and the Centre will lead to better coordination and transparency for India's commercial capital.
Following the devastating Delhi fire at Flourish Stay on June 3 that claimed twenty-one lives, an undercover investigation by the Special Investigation Team exposed a network of unregulated guest houses in Hauz Rani.
An undercover investigation by the India Today Special Investigation Team reveals safety and regulatory violations in Delhi's Hauz Rani area following a fire in Malviya Nagar that killed twenty-one people.
Jhabua district in Madhya Pradesh faces a severe water crisis despite the implementation of the Jal Jeevan Mission. Nearly 430 crore rupees have been spent on laying pipelines and building infrastructure, yet villages like Kheda, Dhundhlpura, and the Bakatpura ward of Para Panchayat remain without tap water.
The top focus of this episode of News Today is on DMK's decision to boycott the INDIA bloc meeting and the Delhi hotel fire that claimed 21 lives on Wednesday.
