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.
A new ruling alliance of NCP, Shiv Sena, and AIMIM takes shape in Parli Municipal Council, sparking political controversy in Maharashtra. Discover the details of the fractured verdict and the sharp 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.
Former NCP MP Sameer Bhujbal asserts the Shiv Sena-NCP alliance is gaining ground in Nashik due to public frustration over poor infrastructure and water supply. He cites a lack of major projects under the administrator's rule.
Shiv Sena (UBT) and NCP (SP) signal alliance for Maharashtra civic polls, marking a major shift. Uddhav Thackeray and Sharad Pawar's reunion could reshape local elections. Get the latest political updates.
In a major twist, all four NCP corporators in Ambernath municipal council have extended support to the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena, altering the power balance. This follows BJP's induction of suspended Congress members. Get the full story on the ongoing p
In a new political twist, Shiv Sena and NCP join forces with an independent in Ambernath municipal council to keep BJP away from power. Get the latest details.
In a new political twist, Shiv Sena and NCP have formed a group in Ambernath Municipal Council to keep BJP away from power. The move follows a hung verdict in the recent elections.
As Maharashtra's civic polls near, the BJP-NCP alliance rift deepens into a fierce ideological debate between Savarkar's Hindutva and the Ambedkarite legacy. Read the full analysis.
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.
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.
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.
In Mumbai's BMC elections, 29 wards will witness a two-cornered contest between BJP-Shinde Sena alliance and Sena UBT/MNS as Congress and VBA avoid fielding candidates. Strategic move aims to prevent vote division.
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.
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.
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.