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Evening news wrap Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray vowed to continue the fight in Mumbai after BMC elections, asserting BJP “can’t buy loyalty.”Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing a rally in Malda, accused the Trinamool Congress of corruption and called for “asli poribortan” in Bengal.India and Bangladesh Under-19 captains skipped the customary handshake at the toss.PM Modi flagged off four new Amrit Bharat Express trains to enhance connectivity and improve travel experience across India.The Norwegian Nobel Committee clarified that the Nobel Peace Prize cannot be transferred after Donald Trump was handed the 2025 medal by María Corina Machado.Here are the top 5 news stories of the day:Uddhav Thackeray hits out at BJP in his first address after BMC loss, vows Sena comebackIn his first address after the BMC elections, Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray said the BJP failed to “finish off” the party and could not “buy loyalty.” Addressing workers in Mumbai, he accused the BJP of winning through betrayal and vowed to reclaim the mayor’s post. While the Mahayuti alliance won control of the BMC, the Uddhav–Raj Thackeray combine retained strong influence in Mumbai’s Marathi heartland despite setbacks elsewhere. Read full storyPM Modi calls for ‘Asli Poribortan’, targets TMC at Malda rallyPrime Minister Narendra Modi launched a sharp attack on the Trinamool Congress at a rally in West Bengal’s Malda, accusing the Mamata Banerjee-led government of divisive politics and turning “infiltrators into voters.” Calling for “asli poribortan,” he said Bengal needs a BJP government to end corruption and ensure development. PM Modi cited BJP’s recent electoral gains elsewhere and assured protection for refugees, while flagging demographic concerns in the state. Read full storyIndia, Bangladesh U-19 captains skip handshake amid diplomatic strainIndia U-19 captain Ayush Mhatre and Bangladesh vice-captain Zawad Abrar skipped the customary handshake at the toss ahead of their ICC Under-19 World Cup Group A match, reflecting strained ties between the two countries. The gesture followed a similar ‘no-handshake’ stance adopted by Indian teams in recent tournaments with Pakistan. Relations have worsened amid political and communal tensions, with the fallout extending into cricket administration and bilateral sporting interactions. Read full storyPM Modi flags off four new Amrit Bharat Express trains to boost connectivityPrime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off four new Amrit Bharat Express trains to enhance rail connectivity and improve travel experience for passengers. The non-air-conditioned trains operate on a push-pull configuration, allowing speeds of up to 130 kmph. The new services will run on Alipurduar–SMVT Bengaluru, Alipurduar–Panvel, New Jalpaiguri–Nagercoil and New Jalpaiguri–Tiruchirappalli routes, offering upgraded seating, safety features and modern passenger amenities. Read full storyNobel Committee clarifies Peace Prize can’t be transferred after Donald Trump gets medalUS President Donald Trump was handed the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize medal by Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado during her visit to the White House. Following the unusual gesture, the Norwegian Nobel Committee clarified that while medals can be gifted or sold, the Nobel Peace Prize itself cannot be transferred, shared, or revoked. The committee stressed that the honour remains permanently linked to the original laureate, regardless of who possesses the medal. 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