The Ajit Pawar-led Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) on Wednesday released its manifesto for the BMC Election 2026, promising inclusive development, transparent governance and large-scale infrastructure upgrades to transform Mumbai into a global city. Pics/Atul Kamble

At least 24 people were killed, including a child and more than 50 were injured after Ukrainian drones struck a cafe and a hotel during New Year celebrations in the Kherson region, the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement on Thursday. (Pics/AFP)