Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray met alliance candidates across Mumbai to strengthen the MNS–Shiv Sena (UBT) front ahead of the BMC Election 2026. He reviewed ground preparations, while Amit Thackeray also campaigned, drawing strong worker support (Pics/X)

Smog has enveloped large parts of Mumbai as air pollution levels worsened on Sunday. The air quality index (AQI) reached 132 citywide, placing the metropolis in the ‘unhealthy’ category. Despite relatively cool weather, pollution has remained a major concern, affecting residents across the city (PICS/SHADAB KHAN)