A controversy over nepotism erupts in Mumbai as BJP and Congress leaders seek election tickets for family members, sidelining party workers ahead of the crucial BMC polls. Read the full report.
Bangladesh faces pre-election violence as India-Bangladesh visa services see tit-for-tat suspensions. ED to fast-track cases, BJP gains in Maharashtra polls, and a retired colonel bridges reel and real for films like Dhurandhar.
BMC commits to a transparent 2026 civic election process. Key details on nominations, voter rolls, and the model code of conduct revealed. Read the full update.
BMC chief Bhushan Gagrani meets political parties ahead of nomination filing for civic polls. Voting on January 15 across 10,111 centres. Read key dates and MCC guidelines.
Income Tax Dept establishes a 24/7 control room in Mumbai to curb money misuse in Maharashtra civic elections. Citizens can report unaccounted cash or inducements via WhatsApp, SMS, or email.
Mumbai Congress's North Indian cell launches a 7-point manifesto with promises like rest rooms at CNG stations and Rs 10 meals. Aims to rebuild base in key BMC seats.
BJP-led Mahayuti's victory in council polls boosts morale for crucial BMC elections on January 15. Analysts say it's an acid test for Thackeray cousins and MVA. Read more.
Following the MVA's poor showing in Maharashtra's municipal council elections, the Congress is exploring a direct alliance with Prakash Ambedkar's VBA for the crucial 2026 BMC polls. Get the inside details.
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis says BJP's strong performance in local body elections signals its prospects in the crucial Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation polls scheduled for January 15, 2026.
BJP emerged as the largest party in Nashik division civic polls, winning 21 presidential posts. Congress celebrated Shrirampur win, while NCP ended Sena's 25-year rule in Bhagur. Full results and analysis inside.
BJP's massive victory in 120+ Maharashtra civic bodies marks a historic rural expansion. Amit Shah's 'no crutches' vision and focused campaigning pay off, reshaping state politics ahead of 2029. Read the full analysis.
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Anil Parab confirms seat-sharing talks with MNS are over. A formal alliance for the BMC elections could be announced anytime by Uddhav and Raj Thackeray. Read the latest political developments.
Residents of Worli SRA housing societies protest as authority moves to terminate developer, jeopardizing homes for 2,500 families. Threaten BMC election boycott. Full story inside.
Shiv Sena (UBT) and MNS leaders met for crucial alliance talks ahead of BMC polls. Sanjay Raut says official announcement expected soon, while Congress remains hesitant.
BJP emerges as single-largest party in 129 local bodies in Maharashtra, boosting Mahayuti's confidence for crucial BMC polls. Fadnavis credits leadership, MVA reels from poor show. Analysis inside.
Maharashtra Congress chief Harshavardhan Sapkal accuses State Election Commission of ensuring Mahayuti's victory in local body polls. Congress announces it will go solo in the upcoming BMC elections. Details inside.
Maharashtra local body election results for 222 councils & 42 panchayats are out today. Results signal shifting political equations ahead of crucial BMC polls. Get live updates.
Congress Maharashtra in-charge Ramesh Chennithala announces party will contest BMC polls alone, inviting like-minded parties like VBA. Strategy differs for 28 other civic bodies. Read the full story.
Congress announces solo run for Mumbai's BMC polls amid Thackeray cousins' expected alliance. Polling set for January 15. Get the full political breakdown here.
As Mumbai's civic polls near, B & C wards grapple with waste mismanagement, water scarcity, and stalled building redevelopment in historic markets. Candidates pledge action.
Mumbai's F South ward grapples with redevelopment fallout, chronic waterlogging, and traffic chaos post-Elphinstone Bridge demolition. Residents threaten poll boycott as political loyalties shift. Read more.
As Mumbai's BMC polls return after 4 years, A ward's 3 former corporators are confident of re-election. Residents hope for a say in tackling encroachment, parking, and green cover issues. Read more.
Mumbai Congress starts screening 950 applicants for BMC polls. City chief Varsha Gaikwad leads interviews as party plans alliances for 227 seats. Read the latest political developments.
BMC Commissioner Bhushan Gagrani directs officials to inspect all polling stations, prepare voter lists, and set up help centres for the January 16 municipal elections. Read for key details.
Shiv Sena conducts a massive 3-day interview process for 2,700 aspirants vying for BMC election tickets. Key leaders oversee candidate selection for the crucial Mumbai civic polls.
Mumbai police detained several activists, including a former MP, during a protest against the closure and redevelopment of BMC-run Marathi-medium schools. Read the full story on the civic body's response and the model code of conduct hurdle.
BJP and Shiv Sena finalize a 150-seat pact for BMC 2026 elections. Fadnavis and Shinde to lead a massive rally campaign. A major alliance breakthrough ahead of the crucial civic polls.
The BJP appoints Nitin Nabin as party president, highlighting its focus on generational transition to sustain political dominance. Read the full analysis of this strategic organizational move.
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation elections are more than a local contest. They signal broader political trends in Maharashtra and India. Discover why all eyes are on the Maximum City.
BJP appoints 45-year-old Nitin Nabin as national working president, signaling a 'karyakartaisation' of power and a long-term succession plan under the Modi-Shah leadership. Analysis of the party's strategic consolidation.