Congress appoints ministers and an advisor as in-charges for municipal elections across Telangana. They will oversee strategy and candidate selection in 116 municipalities and seven corporations.
The Telangana cabinet, led by CM Revanth Reddy, approved municipal elections for 123 urban bodies and allocated Rs 2,787 crore for Hyderabad Metro land acquisition. Key decisions include developing Medaram as a major pilgrimage site.
The BJP has clinched 1,425 out of 2,869 seats in Maharashtra's recent civic polls across 29 urban local bodies, securing nearly 50% of the total seats.
Counting begins for Maharashtra civic elections including BMC. BJP-Shiv Sena alliance aims for victory while opposition hopes for comeback in key urban bodies.
A CAG report tabled in Goa's assembly reveals only 78% of urban waste was treated from 2017-22, leading to new dumpsites and highlighting planning failures.
Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena's performance in all 29 municipal corporations of Maharashtra in the 2026 civic polls is analyzed, highlighting key wins and challenges.
The State Election Commission announced that 65 candidates across ten municipal bodies in Maharashtra have been elected unopposed. This development comes as vote counting continues for 29 other civic bodies.
Maharashtra local bodies election results will be declared today. Exit polls predict a strong performance by the BJP-Shiv Sena Mahayuti alliance across municipal corporations.
Maharashtra's municipal election results for 2026 are out. Learn how to check results online, see voting turnout details, and understand key political contests across 29 corporations.
Maharashtra's civic body elections recorded a voter turnout between 46% and 50% across key urban areas. The polls, held for municipal corporations and councils, saw moderate participation amid local governance issues.
Maharashtra's municipal corporation elections see voting across 29 civic bodies. Counting begins January 16 at 10 AM across 23 locations. Over 3.48 crore voters participate in these first civic polls since 2017.
Maharashtra votes today for 29 municipal corporations including BMC. Polling runs from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm with results on January 16. Key battles in Mumbai, Pune, and other cities.
Maharashtra prepares for civic polls in two newly formed municipal corporations this year, marking a significant expansion in local governance.
Maharashtra's 29 municipal corporations vote on January 15. Mumbai's BMC election features a three-cornered fight. Over 34.8 million voters will decide 15,931 candidates' fate.
Central Railway reintroduces AC local trains on Harbour line with 14 services, including peak-hour trips. Western Railway also adds AC services by converting existing trains.
Maharashtra's municipal elections see state-level alliances crumbling, replaced by local deals and solo fights across cities like Mumbai and Pune.
Telangana Congress launches aggressive campaign for municipal polls, aiming for 90% seats. Ministers assigned constituencies, CM to monitor strategy. Elections likely in mid-February.
Himachal Pradesh High Court mandates panchayat and urban local body elections before April 30, rejecting govt's disaster-related deferral plea. Key dates and details inside.
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis forecasts a sweeping win for the ruling Mahayuti alliance in urban local body polls, citing development as the key voter driver. Read the full analysis.
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann reshuffles cabinet for 9th time, hands crucial Local Bodies portfolio to Sanjeev Arora ahead of Feb municipal polls. Arora now holds 4 key departments.
In a major twist in Maharashtra local body politics, four NCP councillors in Ambernath have pledged support to Shiv Sena, dealing a blow to BJP's ambitions. Read the full story.
Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu reacts to High Court's directive to hold Panchayati Raj elections before April 30, 2026. Read the latest on the legal and political implications.
Himachal Pradesh High Court mandates state government to conduct Panchayati Raj institution elections by April 30, 2025. Read the full directive and its implications for rural governance.
Local Bodies Department directs Ludhiana MC to enforce road quality norms, mandatory lab tests & on-site supervision to ensure smooth travel and prevent fund wastage.
Karnataka Cabinet approves a major scheme to issue A khata certificates for 10 lakh unauthorised properties across urban local bodies, excluding Bengaluru. Learn how this move aims to boost revenue and curb illegal layouts.
HD Kumaraswamy states the JD(S)-BJP alliance for Karnataka's local bodies elections is pending a final decision. Leaders from both parties will resolve issues. Read the latest updates.
The upcoming Union Budget will unveil a plan to strengthen India's urban local bodies, focusing on own-revenue generation and market-linked financing like municipal bonds. Read more.
Kapurthala administration issues delimitation notification for Sultanpur Lodhi's municipal wards. Learn about the new 15-ward structure and its impact on local governance.
Local authorities in Nepal's Madhesh Province call for social harmony following communal tensions. Leaders stress unity and legal action to prevent future conflicts.
Maharashtra Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis claims BJP's seat tally in recent local polls is double that of all other parties combined, attributing success to a development-focused campaign. Read more.