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.
Jharkhand BJP demands state government conduct urban local body elections on party lines using EVMs. New president Aditya Sahu leads the call after a key meeting.
Mumbai's civic body, BMC, sees the return of 227 elected corporators after four years without elected representatives. This change aims to restore local governance, address hyperlocal issues, and increase accountability in India's richest municipal corpor
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.
The BJP-led alliance secures a decisive victory in Maharashtra's Urban Local Body elections, including Mumbai's BMC, reflecting public trust in PM Modi's leadership.
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.
The Mahayuti alliance led by BJP and Shiv Sena secured strong leads in Maharashtra's municipal elections, winning key urban centers like Mumbai, Pune, and Nagpur.
Discover how Bengaluru's street names and addresses reveal fascinating historical tales, from colonial eras to local legends, shaping the city's unique identity.
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 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.
Nagpur's 24.83 lakh voters cast ballots today to elect 151 corporators, ending nearly three years of administrator rule in a fiercely contested election with 993 candidates.
The central government is preparing a blueprint to grant municipal bodies greater financial autonomy, aiming to accelerate local infrastructure development ahead of the Union Budget 2026.
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.
Bengaluru prepares for civic polls with a major administrative overhaul. The city will now have five mayors and 369 councillors across five corporations, while maintaining its original BBMP boundary.
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.
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.
Backward Classes set for 34% quota in Hyderabad municipal elections, a major rise from 20% in panchayat polls. Final voters' list for 123 local bodies to be published on January 10. Read the full story.
BJP members staged a protest at Dhanbad Municipal Corporation, demanding immediate urban local body elections using EVMs and on a party basis. Opposition leaders accuse the state govt of undermining democracy.
Western Railway to conduct critical safety tests for 18-car local trains on the Virar-Dahanu Road section. Results will determine future deployment to ease peak-hour congestion. Read the full details.
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.