Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde visited Vasai and Mira-Bhayandar, urging grassroots outreach. Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik pushed for 50-50 seat sharing for the upcoming municipal elections. Read more.
Maharashtra local body poll results 2025 show MVA making gains against Mahayuti alliance. Get live updates on municipal council and nagar panchayat vote counting trends.
Results for 246 municipal councils and 42 nagar panchayats in Maharashtra, due Sunday, are a crucial indicator for BJP and Congress ahead of major civic polls. The outcome will shape alliances and strategies.
Minor political allies in Tamil Nadu are pushing to contest on the DMK's 'Rising Sun' symbol for the 2026 assembly elections, citing its proven electoral success in tight multi-cornered fights. Read the full analysis.
Deputy CM Ajit Pawar pledges no shortage of funds for Miraj's development, addressing NCP workers after taking charge of minorities and Waqf portfolios. Read his full assurance.
Mahayuti alliance forms sub-committee for Kolhapur Municipal Corporation seat-sharing. Key leaders meet to strategize for upcoming elections. Read the full story.
The ruling Mahayuti alliance in Maharashtra projects confidence for Nagpur civic polls, but BJP's dominance and seat-sharing demands threaten unity. Key talks begin Dec 20. Read more.
Ex-MPCC chief Nana Patole accuses Mahayuti govt of political vendetta, contrasting treatment of Kedar & Kokate. Calls Satav's BJP switch 'unfortunate'. Demands public inquiry into MLA fund misuse.
Nashik gears up for a high-stakes NMC election on Jan 15. With alliances in flux and seat-sharing disputes, a fierce multi-cornered contest is imminent. Get the latest political developments.
Maharashtra minister Bawankule says the Mahayuti government is not linked to NCP MLA Manikrao Kokate's conviction in a 1995 EWS quota case. Kokate has approached the High Court for relief.
Maharashtra Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule announces BJP-Shiv Sena alliance for upcoming civic polls, including Pune. Details to be declared in four days.
NCP's Sunil Tatkare clarifies that no BJP leader has suggested excluding the party from the Mahayuti alliance for the crucial Maharashtra civic polls scheduled for January 15. Get the latest updates.
Opposition demands immediate disqualification of convicted minister Manikrao Kokate after his portfolio is reallocated. Calls grow for Maharashtra CM to take action. Read the full story.
Deputy CM Ajit Pawar assesses NCP's readiness for Pimpri Chinchwad civic polls, inducts leaders from BJP & Shiv Sena. Will the party reclaim its former stronghold?
Maharashtra Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule projects a decisive win for Mahayuti in upcoming civic elections, claiming over 51% vote share and outlining alliance strategy.
BJP and Shiv Sena set a target of 150+ seats in the 227-member BMC. First seat-sharing meeting held in Dadar. Alliance rules out NCP, open to RPI. Polls scheduled for January 15.
Sharad Pawar's NCP-SP announces plan to contest all municipal corporations in Maharashtra, focusing on civic issues and slamming the ruling Mahayuti alliance as unstable. Key elections set for January 15.
Maharashtra's ruling Mahayuti alliance ends internal disputes to contest crucial urban polls unitedly. Key details on the truce, seat-sharing, and the high-stakes BMC election.
Maharashtra SEC announces elections for Nashik and 28 other municipal corporations. Voting on Jan 15, counting Jan 16. BJP's Mahayuti alliance confident of victory, while Congress raises voter list concerns.
MVA alliance finalises seat-sharing for Kolhapur polls with Congress as senior partner. BJP-led Mahayuti also gears up for civic battles in Sangli and Ichalkaranji. Key details inside.
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis announces BJP-Shiv Sena alliance for Mumbai, Thane civic polls, but friendly fights with NCP in Pune. Polls set for Jan 15.
Maharashtra Tourism Minister Shambhuraj Desai asserts BJP regained power in the state only after Eknath Shinde's 2022 rebellion, countering BJP minister's claim of CM Fadnavis's control over all parties.
Donald Trump Jr. stated at Doha Forum that US won't fund Ukraine or EU, citing public fatigue & corruption. He praised Qatar's diplomacy & discussed Musk's influence. Read more.
Maharashtra BJP chief Ravindra Chavan and Shinde Sena leaders Eknath & Shrikant Shinde share stage in Kalyan, hinting at pause in alliance tensions. Details on the political developments.
Congress leaders in Nagpur declare the first year of the BJP-led Mahayuti government a 'black year', citing governance decline, scams, and centralisation of power. Read the full critique.
Maharashtra Congress challenges the Mahayuti government to present a 'white paper' detailing its one-year achievements. Senior leader Wadettiwar accuses the government of self-praise while failing the public. Read the full political showdown.
An Afghan national resettled in the US under Operation Allies Welcome faces federal charges for alleged ISIS-K ties. Details on the arrest, charges, and security implications.
Maharashtra's ruling Mahayuti alliance faces internal strife as Shiv Sena minister Sanjay Shirsat blames BJP state chief Ravindra Chavan for poaching attempts and warns of retaliation. Details on the escalating political conflict.
Maharashtra's winter legislative session is truncated to one week in Nagpur from Dec 8-14. The opposition plans to grill the govt on agrarian crisis, scams, and Maratha reservation. Read more.
Baramati MP Supriya Sule questions State Election Commission's ability to ensure 'One Nation, One Election' after mismanagement in Maharashtra local body polls. She vows to raise the issue in JPC.