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From Our Political Correspondent Jaipur: The Bharatiya Janata Party can claim a statewide edge in Rajasthan’s urban local body elections. By late afternoon on 14 September, it led the Congress in total wards won across more than 8,700 of the 10,245 seats. That arithmetic, however, is a thin comfort. While the BJP maintains a statewide lead in total wards, these sharp localized defeats and the prominent role of independent candidates highlight significant friction points for the Bhajan Lal Sharma-led government ahead of…

Jaipur: In a result that punctured one of Rajasthan’s most durable political myths, Congress seized 29 of 45 wards in the Jhalawar Municipal Council. The BJP was reduced to 13, with two Independents and one AAP winner completing the board. The numbers matter because Jhalawar is not just another Hadoti town. It is the long-time base of former chief minister Vasundhara Raje, Jhalrapatan MLA since 2003, five-time former MP from the old Jhalawar seat, and mother of five-time Jhalawar-Baran MP Dushyant Singh. Congress also took…

Hyderabad: What does it take to lead when the rules of the industry are changing? How does a functional expert become an enterprise leader? And as India increasingly becomes a centre from which global healthcare businesses are built and led, are its professionals equipped not just to participate in that growth, but to shape it? These questions formed the backdrop to the Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association (HBA) India’s third India Leadership Summit (ILS) 2026, held in Hyderabad on September 11–12. Bringing together…

Bodh Gaya: The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Bodh Gaya hosted Convergence 3.0, its flagship healthcare summit, on 13th September 2026, bringing together industry leaders, healthcare professionals and practitioners to discuss “The Next Frontier of Healthcare: Leading Change, Building Capability and Scaling Impact.” The summit featured discussions on three broad themes- Healthcare Leadership: Vision, Governance and Strategic Transformation; Future of Healthcare Workforce: Talent, Skills and Organisational…

Mumbai: PropertyPistol has elevated Hemant Bajaj to the role of Chief Business & Marketing Officer (CBMO), significantly expanding his mandate across the company’s business operations in India and international markets. In his expanded role, Hemant will oversee PropertyPistol’s key business verticals, including Primary Sales, Mandates, Syndicate and Loans, along with strategy and operating execution. The role brings the company’s major revenue-generating and customer-facing functions under common leadership, with…

Rewriting the rules of prime-time dynamics, COLORS' 'Khatron Ke Khiladi' has etched Darr Ka Naya Daur into the history books with its massive viewership and social media chatter. Set against the scenic backdrop of Cape Town, South Africa, this spectacle is hosted by the undisputed king of Indian action, Rohit Shetty, who mentors 13 contestants as they confront a barrage of never-seen-before stunts. Recognising the unparalleled display of mental and physical fortitude by the contestants, Hero Xtreme has stepped onto the…

New Delhi: Renowned dermatologist Dr. Geetika Srivastava has opened the doors to a new Influennz Skin & Hair Clinic in Hauz Khas, envisioned as a lifestyle-led destination for comprehensive skin, hair, body and aesthetic care. The space brings together personalised dermatological expertise, advanced technology and aesthetic treatments in a warm, contemporary setting. Popular treatments at Influennz include MShape body contouring, Ultherapy, HIFU, skin boosters, laser treatments, HydraFacial, hair restoration therapies…