Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis disclosed he was frequently on the phone persuading civic poll rebels to withdraw during a literary meet. He also paid attention to the speeches. Read the full story.
Scrutiny for Nagpur Municipal Corporation elections rejects 80 nominations, altering ward-level strategies. BJP-Shinde Sena alliance sees zero rejections. Details on zone-wise impact and political fallout inside.
Scrutiny for BMC elections leads to rejection of Congress, BJP, AAP, NCP candidates due to document errors. Key details on affected wards and the final electoral picture. Stay updated.
Maharashtra civic polls see massive rush with 33,606 nominations for 2,869 seats. Pune tops the list. Final candidate list by Jan 3. Explore the reasons behind the surge.
Bangladesh Minority Janta Party (BMJP) managed to file nominations for only 28 candidates, far below its target, citing fear, funding issues, and lack of support. Key details inside.
A total of 813 candidates have filed nominations for the 81-seat Kolhapur Municipal Corporation elections. Scrutiny led to 21 disqualifications, mirroring 2015's high contestant numbers. Read the latest updates.
A last-minute scramble ensued as 1,668 candidates filed nominations for the BMC elections after seat-sharing deals were finalized. Key alliances face rebel challenges ahead of the Jan 15 polls.
Disgruntled BJP ticket aspirants chased vehicles carrying nomination forms in Nashik, highlighting the intense internal strife plaguing Maharashtra parties ahead of civic polls. Read the full report on the unfolding political drama.
Nagpur's NMC elections witness a wave of family nominations as veteran leaders field spouses & children. Critics decry nepotism, while parties defend it as continuity. Read more.
The Mahayuti alliance of BJP, Shiv Sena, and NCP has collapsed across five municipal corporations in Marathwada, leading to a last-minute surge in nominations. Read about the seat-sharing disputes and political fallout.
Mumbai's BMC election process sees 401 nominations filed so far, with a final rush expected Tuesday. Ward-wise data shows uneven interest across the city. Details inside.
Over 100 BJP candidates filed nominations for Pune Municipal Corporation elections. Alliance with Shiv Sena remains uncertain as seat-sharing talks continue. Last day for nominations is Tuesday.
Pune Municipal Corporation sees a final-day nomination surge as major parties delay candidate lists to prevent defections. Over 694 nominations filed on Monday. Key details inside.
Lady Gaga announces 'Harlequin Live: One Night Only' concert film for Christmas Eve on YouTube. Indian fans can watch at 5:30 AM on Dec 25. Details inside.
Several gram panchayats in Telangana see zero nominations for sarpanch and ward member posts due to flawed reservation quotas, leading to stalled local democracy. Read about the impact and official concerns.
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez leads VP JD Vance 51% to 49% in a new 2028 presidential poll. Reacting, AOC said she would 'stomp him'. Dive into the details of this early political showdown.
The Academy unveils Oscar shortlists for 12 categories. Ryan Coogler's 'Sinners' leads with 7 mentions. India's 'Homebound' is in the International Feature Film race. Full list inside!
Boman Irani's directorial debut 'The Mehta Boys' makes a splash at the Filmfare OTT Awards 2024 with seven nominations. Discover the categories and the film's journey.
Bigg Boss Tamil 9 Week 9 delivered high drama with Aadhirai's unexpected comeback, impacting FJ-Viyana's bond. Discover who is safe and who faces elimination. Stream now on JioHotstar!
Phase-III of Telangana panchayat elections sees a surprising lack of candidates for 11 sarpanch and 100 ward member posts. Nagarkurnool district records the highest gaps. Explore the details and implications.
The Critics Choice Association reveals nominees for its 31st awards. Netflix's 'Adolescence' and Warner Bros.' 'Sinners' dominate. Full list of film and TV contenders inside.
A total of 64 nominations filed for Zila Parishad and 424 for Block Samiti seats in Jalandhar district. Polling scheduled for July 10. Get the full candidate list and details here.
Violence erupted in Punjab as Congress, SAD, and AAP workers clashed during the final day of filing nominations for zila parishad and panchayat samiti polls. Details inside.
Three candidates file nominations for Phagwara Block Samiti elections in Jalandhar. Scrutiny on July 10, withdrawals by July 12, and voting on July 17. Get the latest updates.
Nagpur rural police deploy nearly 2,000 personnel across 16 civic bodies for election security. Preventive actions include externments, MCOCA bookings, and cash seizures. Read the full details.
State Election Commission halts municipal elections across Maharashtra after returning officers illegally allotted poll symbols. Revised schedule announced for affected councils.
Two Booth Level Officers died in Uttar Pradesh amid Special Intensive Revision of poll rolls. One committed suicide citing work pressure, another died of cardiac arrest after working late. Election Commission extends schedule.
Jayme Lawson reveals Sinners cast group chat remains active after film's 5 Grammy nominations. Exclusive details on Oscar buzz and behind-the-scenes bonding. Read more!
Telangana officials implement strict measures for local body elections. Help desks for candidates, GPS-tracked flying squads deployed across districts to ensure fair polling.
Exclusive interview with Anoushka Shankar on her 30-year musical journey, emotional Kolkata return, Grammy-nominated album with Alam Khan, and thoughts on AI in music. Discover her inspiring story!