Political parties in Nashik are in a frenzy as the NMC elections approach. Voting is on Jan 15 for 122 seats across 31 wards. BJP and NCP lead candidate interviews. Get the latest updates.
Pune Municipal Corporation boosts Kamala Nehru Hospital with 100 new beds, 17 specialist doctors, and 60 sanitation workers to meet NMC norms and reduce referrals to Sassoon. Read about the major healthcare upgrade.
With 10 of Pune's 41 wards having over one lakh registered voters, candidates face a tight two-week campaign window for the January 15 civic polls. Key challenges in merged areas highlighted.
A 30-year-old woman died after being run over by a PMC garbage truck in Patna's Jakkhanpur Mor. The driver is absconding. Read the full details of the tragic incident and ongoing investigation.
Major political parties in Nashik have begun interviewing over 2000 prospective candidates for the Jan 15 civic polls. BJP leads with 950 applications. Get the latest updates on candidate selection.
Historians and descendants decry poor upkeep of Nanasaheb Peshwa's memorial in Pune. Garbage and anti-social elements plague the historic site. Calls for action ahead of December 16 birth anniversary.
Ahead of Pune's PMC elections on Jan 15, Kalyani Nagar residents demand action on waste, roads, and flooding. Citizens urge candidates to prioritize basic civic issues.
Pune Municipal Corporation mandates real-time air pollution sensors & LED indicators at large construction sites within 15 days. Non-compliance risks stop-work orders and fines. Learn the new rules.
MVA alliance partners Congress, NCP SP, and Shiv Sena (UBT) in Pune announce joint front for PMC polls to counter BJP. Talks with MNS underway. Details inside.
Over 35 lakh voters in Pune will elect 165 corporators on January 15 to tackle pressing civic issues like traffic, water, and garbage. Key political alliances gear up for the crucial polls.
As Maharashtra gears up for crucial municipal corporation elections in January 2025, we analyze if the BJP can hold its 2017 dominance amidst fractured alliances and party splits. Read the full analysis.
BJP appoints Union Minister Piyush Goyal to lead a three-member panel for Tamil Nadu's 2026 assembly polls, aiming to boost seat share and forge alliances. Read the full strategy.
Pune Municipal Corporation plans a Rs 5 crore overhaul of the 20-year-old Hadapsar flyover, replacing 9 expansion joints and 268 bearings. Work starts in two months. Read details on traffic plans and resident concerns.
Pune Municipal Corporation launches survey of abhyasikas & PGs to set safety, space & hygiene rules. Move follows fire incident, overcrowding concerns for MPSC aspirants.
Pune gears up for municipal elections with plans for 4,000+ polling stations across 41 wards for 35.51 lakh voters. Preparations underway as officials finalize locations and verify electoral rolls.
Pune Municipal Corporation launches survey of abhyasikas & paying guests to draft guidelines on space, safety & hygiene for students. Action follows years of complaints.
Pune Municipal Corporation announces a major salary hike to Rs 1.5-2.5 lakh to recruit 25 specialist doctors for Kamala Nehru Hospital, addressing critical staff shortages and NMC compliance issues.
A new height barrier at Pune's Sasanenagar underpass, installed after the old one was damaged, has created major traffic jams due to poor signage. Read how this impacts commuters and the official response.
Pune Municipal Corporation plans a week-long crackdown on illegal study rooms, hostels & eateries causing public inconvenience. New rules for PG facilities & libraries coming. Read more.
West Bengal BJP announces a massive month-long campaign with 13,000 rallies, aiming to capitalize on public enthusiasm ahead of the 2026 assembly elections. PM Modi and other top leaders are expected to join.
Soniya Gandhi, a former Congress worker, will contest Kerala local body polls as a BJP candidate from Vengara. This move highlights BJP's strategy to gain ground in the state. Read more.
A 2025 audit reveals only 11% of Pune's cycle tracks are in good shape. The report highlights safety issues, encroachments, and poor continuity as major hurdles for cyclists in the city.
Frustrated by over a decade of delays, Pune's Karvenagar residents demand a white paper on the stalled Shivne-Kharadi riverbed road. Incomplete works cause severe traffic bottlenecks and safety hazards. Read more.
Pune Municipal Corporation repaired 2,989 potholes in a month-long campaign. While officials claim progress, commuters report uneven repairs and bumpy rides. Read the full report.
Pune Municipal Corporation faces criticism after draft electoral rolls contain major errors. Citizens submitted 22,809 suggestions for corrections. Read about the errors and the extended deadline.
Pune Municipal Corporation claims to have addressed 99% of pothole complaints via Road Mitra app in a month-long campaign, spending approximately Rs 1 crore per ward. Read details.
A series of high-level BJP meetings has ignited speculation about the election of the party's Uttar Pradesh president. Get the latest details on the political manoeuvring.
Top RSS and BJP leaders held a series of closed-door meetings in Lucknow to review the 2024 Lok Sabha results and plan for the 2027 UP assembly polls. Key issues like coordination and voter outreach were discussed.
Pune Municipal Corporation races to verify over 12,700 objections to ward-wise electoral rolls before Wednesday's deadline. Teams conduct field visits to correct errors.
A look back at the last Maharashtra municipal council and nagar panchayat elections in Jalgaon, Ahmednagar, Dhule, and Nandurbar. Key insights for the upcoming 2025 polls. Get the full analysis here.