BMC Election 2026 Vote Counting Underway; Trump Assures Iran of No Military Action

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections concluded with voting on January 15, 2026, and vote counting began on January 16 across 23 centers in Mumbai. The results will determine control of Mumbai's 227 wards, with live updates available on official websites and major news platforms like IndiaToday and Aaj Tak. Separately, Iran's envoy to Pakistan reported that US President Donald Trump assured Tehran he would not initiate military action and urged restraint amid ongoing protests in Iran.