5,098 nomination forms collected for Pune civic polls
A total of 5,098 nomination forms were collected across Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad municipal areas on the first day. No formal filings yet as parties finalize candidates. Details inside.
A total of 5,098 nomination forms were collected across Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad municipal areas on the first day. No formal filings yet as parties finalize candidates. Details inside.
The Mahayuti alliance faces a seat-sharing impasse for the Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Municipal Corporation elections. Shiv Sena's Sanjay Shirsat blames BJP leaders for 'unrealistic' demands, casting doubt on the coalition's unity. Read the full story.
Nagpur's civic politics sees a shift as street activists, frustrated by 3 years of administrator rule, contest the January 15 NMC elections. Will their on-ground credibility translate into governance? Read more.
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar police seize banned nylon kite string worth Rs 3.45 lakh, arrest two. Total seizure valued at Rs 10.9 lakh. Read about the crackdown on illegal festive trade.
Nomination filing for Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad civic elections begins December 24. Parties finalize alliances as 15 PMC and 8 PCMC offices open for candidates. Read key details.
As Pune prepares for the January 15 civic elections, the BJP's strategy of inducting leaders from rival parties has triggered significant internal dissent among its long-serving loyalists and aspirants.
Nagpur Municipal Corporation elections enter a decisive phase as nominations open. With defections, internal strife, and intense preparations, the January 15 polls promise a major political showdown. Get the full timeline and key details here.
Industry leaders and activists demand progress on the 240km Sambhajinagar-Dharashiv rail line. The project promises to boost industry, tourism, and regional development in Marathwada.
Shiv Sena MLA Abdul Sattar secured a massive victory in Sillod municipal polls, winning 25 of 28 seats. He launched a veiled attack on BJP's Raosaheb Danve, whose campaign failed. Read the full analysis of this political upset.
Nagpur gears up for civic elections on Jan 16, 2026, ending its longest spell of administrator rule since 2022. Over 24.8 lakh voters to decide the city's future.
At least 20 students in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar were given fake hall tickets for the Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya entrance exam. Activists demand a police probe. Read the full story.
The 2026 civic elections in Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad are set for a fierce contest between BJP and NCP. With poaching of leaders and delayed polls, the political duel intensifies. Read the full analysis.
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 secured only six municipal council president posts in Amravati district, contrary to pre-poll claims. Congress and regional parties made significant gains. Get the full results and analysis here.
Residents of Pisoli, Undri, Mohammadwadi & NIBM Road in Pune demand water, roads & sewage before PMC elections. Read their charter of demands.
Mahayuti alliance leads in Aurangabad (Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar) 2025 election results. Get the latest vote count, candidate details, and analysis of this key Maharashtra contest.
Elections for 23 municipal councils & nagar panchayats in Maharashtra concluded peacefully with 60-65% turnout. Counting for 286 civic bodies to be held Sunday. Details inside.
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar police solve murder of hearing & speech-impaired man found in sack under Godavari bridge. Two adults arrested, one juvenile detained. Read the full investigation details.
Three men arrested in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar for allegedly gang-raping a nurse who knocked on their wrong hotel room. The accused include bank agents and an MBA student. Read the shocking details.
With less than a month for PMC elections, aspirants across parties are finalizing manifestos focusing on water, health, and traffic. Read how they plan to connect with Pune's voters.
Maharashtra holds delayed civic polls in 35 municipal councils & nagar panchayats on Dec 20. Key contests in Nagpur & Amravati. Counting now on Dec 21. Get the latest updates.
Five accused in the Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar sarpanch abduction-murder case move court to remove Ujjwal Nikam as SPP, alleging political links. Next hearing on Dec 23.
The Aam Aadmi Party announces its ambitious plan to contest 227 seats in the upcoming Maharashtra civic body elections, marking a major expansion of its political footprint beyond Delhi and Punjab.
Air India surprised passengers arriving from Bengaluru with personalised Christmas gift boxes on the baggage carousel at Mumbai's CSMIA. A viral gesture that turned a routine arrival into a festive moment.
SCSSP announces independent run in 29 Maharashtra civic polls, prioritising educated candidates and a 'Singapore-like' urban development agenda for Pune and beyond.
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Ambadas Danve accuses CM Devendra Fadnavis of a cover-up in the VITS hotel deal probe. He demands a high-level inquiry. Read the full story.
Residents of Pune's Ward 11 present a manifesto to election candidates, demanding action on encroachments, noise pollution, and better public transport. Read their key civic demands.
Legendary sculptor Ram Sutar, creator of the Statue of Unity, left a monumental 100-ft statue of Chhatrapati Shambhaji Maharaj for Pune. Discover his Pune legacy and the story behind his final work.
Actor Riteish Deshmukh calls his directorial 'Raja Shivaji' a humble tribute to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. The film, shot across Maharashtra, is set for a global release on May 1, 2026.
Maharashtra Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule calls for talks with employees planning a strike over suspensions linked to illegal sand mining. He warns against pressure tactics. Read the full story.