Alliance talks between NCP and Sharad Pawar's NCP(SP) for Pune Municipal Corporation elections have failed. The deadlock occurred over the demand to use the 'clock' symbol. The NCP(SP) has now rushed back to the MVA fold for seat-sharing discussions.
Odisha makes history by inducting its first all-women anti-poaching squad into Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary. Trained for three months, these tribal women will combat wildlife crime. Read their inspiring story.
Crucial seat-sharing negotiations between NCP (SP) and NCP for the Pune Municipal Corporation elections have failed. Polling for 29 Maharashtra civic bodies is set for January 15.
Over 15 anti-poaching camps in Khanapur taluk have been non-operational for nearly three years, raising alarm over wildlife safety and giving poachers a free run. Read more.
A senior forest officer used a rope net to subdue an injured leopard near a village in Udanti-Sitanadi Tiger Reserve after drone assistance failed. The big cat, with wire snares in its neck, is now stable. Read about the daring operation and the crackdown
Karnataka Forest Minister Eshwar Khandre orders inquiry into alleged cover-up after three blackbuck carcasses found near Basur Kaval sanctuary. Details inside.
NCP(SP) MP Supriya Sule signals potential alliance with NCP for municipal elections, citing historical Congress-NCP pact. Talks ongoing, no final proposal yet.
Former Pune mayor Prashant Jagtap resigns from NCP (SP), opposing a potential alliance with Ajit Pawar's NCP for civic polls. He vows to stay in politics and contest elections. Read the full story.
Two female and one male blackbuck, all under two years old, were found dead near a conservation reserve in Chikkamagaluru. Forest officials suspect poaching. Read for details.
An FIR has been registered in Nuh after complaints of migratory bird poaching at Akera-Kotla Lake. Forest teams are removing illegal nets. Read about the action and ongoing NGT proceedings.
Former NCP corporator Rahul Kalate joins BJP in Mumbai, boosting the party's prospects for PCMC polls. The move sparks internal dissent but gains support from key leaders. Read more.
Three endangered blackbucks were found shot dead in Karnataka's Chikkamagaluru forest. Forest officials suspect poaching and have launched a manhunt for the culprits. Read the full investigation details.
In a major political realignment, Ajit Pawar's NCP and Sharad Pawar's NCP-SP unite for the Pune Municipal Corporation elections. Explore the details of this strategic alliance and its impact on Maharashtra politics.
Ajit Pawar-led NCP wins 10 of 17 municipal councils in Pune district, consolidating local power after Lok Sabha setbacks. Analysis of what it means for the party split and BJP's growth.
The BJP's induction of 23 former NCP corporators in Pimpri Chinchwad ahead of civic polls has triggered a major rift within the Mahayuti alliance. Deputy CM Ajit Pawar voices strong displeasure, hinting at retaliation.
Forest areas in Telangana face a crisis as poachers use live wires from power lines to electrocute animals, creating lethal hazards for villagers and forest staff. Authorities push for urgent action.
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.
Chhattisgarh govt informs High Court of arrests, recoveries in wildlife poaching cases. Details systemic anti-poaching steps like MSTrIPES, Bagh Mitras. Next hearing on Jan 21, 2026.
Maharashtra local body elections 2025 results: BJP's Gajanan Suryavanshi and five family members defeated in Loha, Nanded, as NCP wins key councils. Mahayuti alliance crosses 200-mark statewide.
Bharatiya Janata Party secures top position in Maharashtra's municipal council elections, winning 8 of 14 councils. Results signal political shift ahead of state polls.
Heavy snowfall in Himachal's Dhauladhar Sanctuary triggers seasonal migration, leaving endangered species vulnerable to increased poaching threats. Read about the conservation crisis.
BJP clinches president posts in four out of five local bodies in Maharashtra's Latur district, with ally NCP winning the fifth. A significant boost for the ruling Mahayuti alliance.
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.
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.
NCP and BJP secure key victories in the 2025 Maharashtra municipal council elections for Akola and Washim districts. Full results and analysis here.
Mahayuti alliance secures a decisive victory in the Kolhapur Municipal Corporation elections 2025. BJP emerges as the single largest party. Get full results and political analysis here.
In a major pre-poll boost for BJP, several key leaders from NCP, NCP (SP), and Shiv Sena (UBT) joined the party in Mumbai. The move, just weeks before PMC nominations, reshapes Pune's political landscape. Read more.
Former Navi Mumbai BJP chief Sandeep Naik rejoins the party after over a year with NCP-SP. His return, formalized with CM Fadnavis, is set to reshape the local political scene ahead of civic polls. Read more.
In a major political shift, 20 former corporators from Pimpri-Chinchwad, including leaders from NCP, Shiv Sena (UBT), and Congress, join BJP. MLA Mahesh Landge calls it a 'strong response' to Ajit Pawar. Read the full story.