Former Maharashtra minister Gulabrao Gavande suffered a heart attack in Akola, was rushed to Nagpur for advanced angioplasty. Senior cardiologist confirms he is out of danger. Read for details on his health and political reactions.
Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar denies NCP merger speculation, focuses on civic polls. He criticizes BJP's local leadership for 'crisis' in Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad. Read his full interview.
Ajit Pawar and Supriya Sule to share stage for first time since NCP split to launch joint manifesto for Pune Municipal Corporation elections. Key alliance aims to counter BJP.
A massive garbage mound collapsed in the Philippines, killing one and leaving 27 missing. Rescue operations are underway. Details on the tragedy and response.
An NCP candidate for Sangli Miraj Kupwad civic polls was externed for a year, a day before Ajit Pawar's rally. The party calls the move politically motivated. Read more.
NCP state president Sunil Tatkare says he has no personal objection to a merger of the two NCP factions but insists any such move must be a collective party decision. Read the full story.
A political alliance between BJP and AIMIM in Maharashtra's Akot town collapsed within hours of CM Devendra Fadnavis's public warning. BJP issued a show-cause notice to its MLA. Read the full story.
Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Shinde expressed confidence in the alliance's victory in Nashik Municipal Corporation polls on Jan 15, predicting a Shiv Sena mayor. Read about the campaign road show and key promises.
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis directs BJP to immediately break local-level alliances with Congress and AIMIM ahead of municipal council elections, calling them 'not acceptable'. Details inside.
BJP urges NCP to respect Hindutva ideologue V.D. Savarkar, sparking a war of words within the ruling Mahayuti alliance during crucial Maharashtra civic polls. Read the full story.
NCP chief Ajit Pawar attacks BJP during Pune civic polls, alleging party ignores its workers. He inducted BJP members, gave them tickets. Read the full story.
Maharashtra Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule criticises NCP's Ajit Pawar for targeting BJP, reminds him of Pune's development under BJP-led govt. Read about the alliance tensions and civic poll confidence.
NCP chief Ajit Pawar criticizes BJP's local units for neglecting workers, highlights induction of ex-BJP members. Pune's civic poll battle heats up with Mahayuti allies trading barbs.
A BJP leader's call to respect Savarkar has ignited a fresh conflict within the ruling Mahayuti alliance in Maharashtra, testing their unity ahead of crucial municipal elections. Read more on the political rift.
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis responded to NCP's corruption charges, highlighting BJP's work on Pune Metro and a Rs 44,000 crore investment plan to make Pune India's most vibrant city. Read the full story.
BJP state chief Ravindra Chavan stated that upholding the 'Dharma of Mahayuti' is a collective duty amid alliance tensions. He also made remarks about late CM Vilasrao Deshmukh, drawing Congress ire. Read the full story.
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis counters opposition criticism on Pune's development, citing Metro progress. Tensions rise within Mahayuti ahead of civic polls.
BJP state chief Ravindra Chavan hits back at NCP's Ajit Pawar over graft claims ahead of Pune civic polls. He cautions the ally against making statements that could 'create trouble'. Read the full political showdown.
Tensions erupt in Maharashtra's ruling Mahayuti alliance as BJP's Ravindra Chavan publicly targets Deputy CM Ajit Pawar's NCP over seat-sharing and performance. Read the full story on the growing rift.
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut calls for Ajit Pawar-led NCP to merge with Sharad Pawar's NCP(SP) and exit the Mahayuti alliance amid corruption allegations. Read the full political drama.
In a major twist for Pimpri Chinchwad civic polls, Ajit Pawar's NCP joins forces with Sharad Pawar's NCP(SP). BJP contests solo. Read the full analysis of this multi-cornered fight.
19 candidates from BJP, Shiv Sena, NCP, and ISLAM elected unopposed across Nashik division municipal corporations. The Nashik Municipal Corporation (NMC) will see a fierce triangular contest for all 122 seats. Get the full breakdown.
After BJP-Shiv Sena alliance talks fail for Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad, Ajit Pawar's NCP is in discussions with the Shinde-led Sena. Get the latest on the shifting political equations ahead of the crucial civic elections.
BJP's Neil Somaiya sees a clear path in Mumbai's Ward 107 after NCP(SP) candidate's rejection. Kirit Somaiya celebrates as Uddhav Sena, MNS, Congress avoid contest. Details on alliances and BJP's strategy.
NCP's Ajit Pawar confirms talks with Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena for an alliance in Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad civic polls to avoid vote division. Polling on Jan 15.
Key political players in Maharashtra's Vidarbha region struggled to nominate candidates for all Nagpur municipal wards, highlighting alliance pressures and internal issues. Discover the inside story.
Pune's civic polls descend into chaos as BJP-Shiv Sena alliance faces revolt over 16-seat offer. NCP factions swap symbols, while Congress alliance holds firm. Last-minute negotiations intensify before nomination withdrawal deadline.
NCP(SP) working president Supriya Sule confirms alliance with Ajit Pawar's NCP for Maharashtra civic polls, discusses seat-sharing and addresses Adani ties. Get the latest political updates.
The Ajit Pawar-led NCP will contest nearly 100 Nagpur Municipal Corporation seats independently after failing to secure a seat-sharing deal with the BJP-led Mahayuti. Senior leader cites unmet demand for 40 seats as the reason.
Seat-sharing talks between Congress and NCP(SP) for Nagpur civic polls collapse after marathon negotiations. Disagreements over North Nagpur wards force parties to contest independently. Read the full breakdown.