State Election Commission defers civic polls after symbol allotment violations. Experts warn Zilla Parishad and Panchayat Samiti elections face similar disruption unless rules are amended.
Punjab State Election Commission mandates videography of Zila Parishad nomination process following opposition complaints of irregularities. Full details on the new directive.
Punjab BJP accuses AAP of influencing officials to block opposition nominations in local body polls. The party demands mandatory videography of the entire election process for transparency.
Aam Aadmi Party announces candidates for delayed zila parishad & panchayat samiti elections in Chandigarh. Results on Dec 17. Key test ahead of 2027 assembly polls.
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.
Political parties in Jalandhar district are in a last-minute rush to finalize candidates for the upcoming panchayat samiti and zila parishad elections, with nominations closing on May 7. Key details inside.
Punjab State Election Commission permits candidates to file affidavits in lieu of NOCs and NDCs for upcoming local body elections, easing nomination process. Read more.
Supreme Court dismisses petition challenging delimitation for Maharashtra's local bodies, refuses to delay elections. Bench warns against pleas stalling polls.
A Ludhiana family returned home to a ransacked house in New Rajguru Nagar. Thieves stole gold, Rs 75,000 cash & watches. Police are investigating.
Punjab BJP working president Ashwani Sharma alleges AAP aims to win rural elections by misusing state machinery. BJP to contest all Zila Parishad, Block Samiti seats and go solo in 2027 assembly polls.
Maharashtra State Election Commission plans a meeting on Dec 4 to discuss holding 29 municipal corporation elections before rural local body polls, following a Supreme Court directive. Read the latest updates.
Shiromani Akali Dal accuses Punjab AAP govt of political vendetta via a false FIR to prevent SAD members from contesting zila parishad elections. Legal head vows to move HC.
Nagpur's Digdoh Nagar Parishad gears up for its maiden election, a direct BJP vs NCP fight. With 33,188 voters, the contest focuses on resolving civic woes like poor roads and water. Read the full story.
Nildoh Nagar Panchayat gears up for its first election since civic status upgrade. A direct BJP vs Congress clash for chairperson amid key local issues. 17,953 voters to decide.
A tragic car accident in Bhopal's Kamla Nagar claimed the life of a 23-year-old man and injured his two friends in the early hours of Monday. Read the full details of the incident.
A unique Sanskrit shloka Antakshari in Surat saw 12 teams compete, exceeding expectations. The event aimed to promote interest in ancient scriptures, drawing participants from students to an 85-year-old enthusiast.
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.
Punjab Congress chief Amrinder Singh Raja Warring writes to state CEO, alleging officials are deliberately delaying or denying NOCs to party candidates for local body elections, calling it a violation of fair process.
Trinamool Chhatra Parishad at Jadavpur University demands a ban on Revolutionary Students' Front for glorifying a slain Maoist leader. University VC says law will decide action. Read the full story.
Assam Jatiya Parishad president Lurinjyoti Gogoi dismisses the GoM report on tribal status as a BJP election gimmick, questioning the six-year delay in passing the constitutional amendment bill. Read the full analysis.
Filing of nomination papers for Amritsar rural polls begins today. Voting on July 7, counting on July 10. Key democratic process for panchayat elections.
Maharashtra State Election Commission plans phased elections for zilla parishads and panchayat samitis. 17 ZPs and 83 panchayat samitis exceed 50% reservation limit. Supreme Court hearing scheduled for January 21.
Tragic celebratory firing kills 24-year-old groom Mohammad Irshad at Khagaria wedding. Police investigation underway as accused remains absconding. Read full details.
Punjab State Election Commission postpones Mohali panchayat samiti and zila parishad elections following merger of 15 villages into municipal corporation. Other areas to vote as scheduled.
Tarn Taran district prepares for Zila Parishad and Block Samiti elections on December 14. Learn about polling stations, nomination dates, and election procedures.
Congress struggles to field candidates in Saswad and Bhor civic polls after key leaders defect to BJP. Elections on December 2, counting December 3. Read more about this political shift.
Chandigarh announces December 14 for zila parishad and panchayat samiti elections after multiple delays. Counting on December 17. Model code of conduct in effect. Read full details.
Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad announces record 76,98,448 membership at Dehradun conference. Former ISRO chief S Somanath emphasizes science-spirituality balance. Read more about India's largest student organization.
Special court rejects Elgaar Parishad accused Anand Teltumbde's request to travel to Kochi literature festival, calling it 'academic luxury'. Read the full details of the court order and bail conditions.
Daily commute on Nagpur's Deo Nagar-Vivekanand Nagar stretch has become unbearable due to illegal parking, construction encroachments and zero enforcement. Residents demand immediate action.