Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar defended NCP's decision to field candidates with criminal backgrounds for Pune civic polls, citing 'innocent until proven guilty'. He also promised a probe into PCMC irregularities if NCP wins.
The Congress-VBA alliance faces a major setback ahead of Mumbai BMC polls, struggling to find suitable candidates for 16 key seats. Read about the internal challenges and political implications.
A young couple from Akola district was found dead on a railway track. Police suspect suicide due to family opposition to their relationship. Read the full story.
Nagpur Municipal Corporation elections heat up as 1,286 candidates remain after withdrawals. BJP and Congress scramble to manage rebellions that could decide key prabhag contests. Get the full analysis.
Vimannagar residents demand action on encroachments, water, noise pollution, and road digging from PMC poll candidates. Their vote hinges on written commitments with timelines.
Maharashtra civic polls see massive rush with 33,606 nominations for 2,869 seats. Pune tops the list. Final candidate list by Jan 3. Explore the reasons behind the surge.
Jalandhar Mayor Jagdish Raja reviews major civic projects completed in his first year, pledges faster reforms and infrastructure upgrades for 2026. Read his full vision for the city.
Laxmikant Agrawal filed his nomination for Akola civic polls with a deposit of Rs 5,000 in small coins and notes. Election officials accepted the money, causing a brief delay. Read more.
Ahead of Nashik Municipal Corporation elections on Jan 15, BJP drops 34 former corporators, fields 22 defectors from rival parties. Party focuses on 'winnability' to target 100+ seats.
BJP candidates elected uncontested in Kalyan-Dombivli, Navi Mumbai & Dhule municipal corporations. State party chief hails it as a 'supreme civic honour'. Read more.
Disgruntled BJP ticket aspirants chased vehicles carrying nomination forms in Nashik, highlighting the intense internal strife plaguing Maharashtra parties ahead of civic polls. Read the full report on the unfolding political drama.
Ahead of Akola Municipal Corporation elections, BJP re-inducts rebel Harish Alimchandani, causing internal friction. His 2024 rebellion cost BJP the seat. Will this gamble pay off?
Nagpur Municipal Corporation's zonal offices witnessed a chaotic last-day scramble as 1,457 candidates filed nominations for civic polls. See the zone-wise breakdown and scenes from the ground.
Violence and protests erupted across Vidarbha as Shiv Sena and BJP cadres revolted after being denied tickets for the civic polls. Clashes reported in Amravati, Akola, and Chandrapur.
In a bold move, BJP drops majority of its sitting corporators for Nagpur Municipal Corporation polls, prioritizing performance and new faces. Will this gamble pay off on January 15?
With the nomination deadline approaching, Pune's political aspirants remain in limbo as major parties delay candidate lists. Read about the last-minute scramble and the election schedule.
Explore how governance challenges and political realignments in Kapurthala are impacting local civic discourse, from infrastructure woes to public discontent. Read the full analysis.
A 12-year-old girl in Akola's Telhara was allegedly abused by her father, uncle & a 67-year-old neighbour for 6 months. The case came to light after she confided in a teacher. Read the shocking details.
With only 48 hours left, Nagpur's civic election scene remains subdued as political parties tightly control nominations. Over 6,400 forms procured but only 21 filed, revealing intense behind-the-scenes bargaining. Read the full analysis.
Crucial seat-sharing negotiations between NCP (SP) and NCP for the Pune Municipal Corporation elections have failed. Polling for 29 Maharashtra civic bodies is set for January 15.
Nominations for Nashik Municipal Corporation elections surge, with 24 candidates filing papers. Key dates: Scrutiny on Dec 31, withdrawal by Jan 2. Get the latest updates on the civic polls.
A dispute over toll collection at Savarkhed plaza on Akola-Washim highway turned violent. Staff allegedly assaulted local motorists with sticks & pipes. One critically injured. Police register case.
Nagpur Municipal Corporation election process begins after 3-year administrator rule. 1,992 nomination forms collected on first day. Read about the political buzz and key zones.
Dr. Afrin Parveen, a 30-year-old BHMS doctor, makes history in Akola's Balapur by defeating the Khatib family's 65-year dominance. She is now the youngest-ever municipal council president. Discover her vision for the town's future.
BJP maintains stronghold in Akola district, winning four local bodies. Congress-led MVA returns in Balapur, while VBA scores a major upset in Barshitakli Nagar Panchayat. Full results inside.
Residents of Pisoli, Undri, Mohammadwadi & NIBM Road in Pune demand water, roads & sewage before PMC elections. Read their charter of demands.
Maharashtra Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis hails BJP's performance in local body polls, attributing success to collective effort and a development-focused campaign. Key wins noted in Nagpur, Mumbai.
NCP and BJP secure key victories in the 2025 Maharashtra municipal council elections for Akola and Washim districts. Full results and analysis here.
Nagpur Municipal Corporation releases prabhag-wise polling booth list for 2025 civic elections. 24.83 lakh voters to cast votes at 3,004 booths. Key battlegrounds identified. Read more.
The deferred second phase of municipal elections across Vidarbha concluded largely peacefully. Voter turnout varied across districts, with minor glitches and one clash reported. Results today will shape local political fortunes.