SC Orders 30% Women Quota in Punjab-Haryana Bar Council
The Supreme Court directs 30% reservation for women in Punjab and Haryana Bar Council elections, aiming to boost gender diversity in legal bodies.
The Supreme Court directs 30% reservation for women in Punjab and Haryana Bar Council elections, aiming to boost gender diversity in legal bodies.
Sanquelim Municipal Council unanimously passed a resolution to deduct one month's salary from members who skip three consecutive national day celebrations annually.
Hundreds of Sonowal Kachari community members protested in Dibrugarh, demanding immediate elections for their autonomous council, which has been without a democratic mandate for 23 months. Read more about their demands.
Uttarakhand High Court directs petitioner to submit evidence against Medical Council chairman within six weeks. Govt must act and report progress. Read the full story.
Supreme Court says lawyers contesting Bar Council polls must uphold higher ethical values. Bench made prima facie observation on a Telangana candidate. Read the full story.
The Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI) will hold its crucial National Council meeting in Mangaluru on January 20-21. The gathering will strategize for upcoming elections and address key national issues. Read more.
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis expresses strong displeasure over local BJP alliances with Congress & AIMIM in civic polls, orders them to be undone. Details inside.
Maharashtra BJP forms post-poll pacts with rivals Congress & AIMIM in civic bodies, defying state leadership. CM Devendra Fadnavis rejects tie-ups, threatens disciplinary action. Details inside.
After scrutiny, 15,931 candidates will contest for 2,869 seats across 29 municipal corporations in Maharashtra on January 15. Key battles in Mumbai, Pune, and Nashik.
Odisha government officially upgrades Puri to a municipal corporation, fulfilling a long-standing demand. Four other towns declared NACs. Read about the expected infrastructure boost.
Hungarian PM Viktor Orban publicly shames EU allies, accusing them of turning meetings into 'war councils' focused on defeating Russia instead of securing peace. Read the full story.
Saudi Arabia expressed 'disappointment' and warned the UAE over supporting separatists in Yemen. It demands Emirati forces leave within 24 hours. Read the full details.
Saudi Arabia has formally warned the UAE, alleging its involvement with Yemeni separatists. This major rift threatens Gulf unity and the Yemen peace process. Read the full report.
Elections for the Bar Council of Punjab and Haryana scheduled for March 17-18, 2026. State administration directed to ensure smooth, transparent polling. Key details inside.
Uncertainty prevails in Ernakulam's municipalities as no front secures a clear majority. Independent councillors' support becomes crucial in Angamaly, Thripunithura, and Eloor for forming the ruling coalition and selecting chairpersons.
Mormugao Municipal Council recovers Rs 5 crore in principal dues from IOCL. MMC chief officer insists on Rs 3.5 crore interest, funds to benefit employees and laborers. Read the full story.
Eight people, including two newly elected corporators, suffered minor burns after turmeric powder (bhandara) ignited during a local body election victory celebration near Jejuri's Khandoba temple on Sunday afternoon. Police are investigating the incident.
Family members of ministers, MLAs, and MPs secured big wins in Maharashtra's municipal council elections. Experts say this marks a shift in state politics. Read the full analysis.
BJP emerged as the single largest party in Yavatmal's municipal council elections, but the president posts were split between BJP, Congress, and both Shiv Sena factions. Explore the detailed results and key contests.
At least 16 people, including newly elected council members, suffered burns after a fire broke out during post-victory rituals at Jejuri Gadh. All were treated and discharged. Police are investigating the cause.
Shiv Sena clinches president posts in Palghar and Dahanu councils, while BJP wins in Jawhar and Wada. Get the full results and analysis of the Maharashtra local body elections.
Mahayuti alliance sweeps Nagpur local body elections 2025, securing 8 councils. MVA wins 3, AIMIM 1. Results signal political shift ahead of state polls. Full details inside.
BJP emerges as top party in Maharashtra municipal council polls, leading in 127 seats. MVA trails with leads in only 53. Results boost for CM Fadnavis & PM Modi ahead of BMC polls.
BJP candidate Sandeep Bhise clinches a dramatic victory in the Ratnagiri Municipal Council election, defeating Shiv Sena's Sanjay Sawant by a single vote. Full results and analysis inside.
Results for the 2025 Maharashtra local body elections in Dhule and Nandurbar are out. BJP, Congress, and NCP compete for control of municipal councils and nagar panchayats. Get the latest seat counts and analysis here.
BJP-NCP alliance triumphs in Sangli local body elections 2025, winning Shirala Nagar Panchayat and Ashta Municipal Council. Key victories for Mahayuti coalition.
Results for Maharashtra's 2025 local body elections are out. BJP, Congress, and Shiv Sena secure key councils in Gadchiroli, Gondia, and other districts. Get full details and analysis here.
BJP takes early lead in Maharashtra's Raigad and Palghar local body elections 2025, winning several municipal council and nagar panchayat seats. Full results and analysis here.
Maharashtra local body poll results 2025 show BJP-led Mahayuti ahead on 126 municipal councils, while MVA leads on 37. Get the latest updates and analysis.
BJP wins majority in Wardha Municipal Council 2025 elections. Results for Hinganghat, Pulgaon, Sindi, and other wards announced. Full details and analysis here.