BJP+ Sweeps Maharashtra Civic Polls; MEA Reacts to US Chabahar Sanctions

• BJP dominates Pune Municipal Corporation Election 2026, leading in 90 wards, while NCP trails with 20.
• CM Devendra Fadnavis's kin, Vivek Kaloti, loses to Congress in Amravati civic elections.
• BJP questions the relevance of the INDIA alliance after its strong performance in Maharashtra civic polls.
• Actress Khushi Mukherjee faces a Rs 100 crore defamation case for remarks about Suryakumar Yadav.
• MEA confirms ongoing talks with the US regarding sanctions waiver for Iran's Chabahar port, clarifying India's continued involvement.

Why It Matters: BJP+ secures significant wins in Maharashtra civic polls; MEA addresses Chabahar port sanctions concerns.