SCSSP to Contest All 29 Maharashtra Civic Polls Independently
SCSSP announces independent run in 29 Maharashtra civic polls, prioritising educated candidates and a 'Singapore-like' urban development agenda for Pune and beyond.
SCSSP announces independent run in 29 Maharashtra civic polls, prioritising educated candidates and a 'Singapore-like' urban development agenda for Pune and beyond.
The tiger responsible for killing two farmers in Gondpipri taluka has been captured after a two-month operation, easing local tensions. Read about the hunt and the protests it sparked.
A 63-year-old labourer from MP was killed by a leopard in Chandrapur's Moharli forest. The district's human-wildlife conflict death toll hits 45 this year. Read the full report.
Chandrapur Municipal Corporation elections face legal uncertainty as a former corporator alleges reservation structure violates SC's 50% ceiling, risking post-poll litigation and annulment. Read more.
The Vasai Virar City Municipal Corporation (VVCMC) has initiated a process to cut 10% of its contractual staff to reduce costs. Departments must submit detailed reports by December 17.
A debt-ridden farmer from Chandrapur was allegedly advised by a moneylender to sell a kidney. Police confirm he has only one kidney. Read the shocking details.
The proposed delimitation of wards in Mohali ahead of the 2026 civic polls has ignited a fierce political battle. Congress alleges AAP of bias, while the ruling party calls it a standard procedure. Read more.
Chandrapur farmer Roshan Kule sold his kidney to repay loans but fell into bonded labour in Laos. Rescued after MLA's intervention, police probe illegal lending & organ trade. Read the shocking details.
A Maharashtra dairy farmer, trapped in a debt cycle, sold his kidney in Cambodia and was exploited in Laos. Police have arrested six moneylenders. Read the full investigation details.
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.
A marginal farmer from Chandrapur was forced to sell his kidney after illegal moneylenders charged 40% monthly interest, trapping him in a Rs 74 lakh debt. Police have registered a case and arrested six accused. Read the full story.
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.
Uthalpeth village in Chandrapur is now Maharashtra's largest fully solar-powered settlement, with panels on all 180 homes. The project, funded by the PM Surya Ghar scheme, will be inaugurated on December 17. Read more about this green energy milestone.
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.
State Election Commission announces civic body polls in Maharashtra, ending long waits. BJP begins candidate selection, while legal questions over reservations arise in Chandrapur. Read the full analysis.
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.
The first elections in demerged Phursungi-Uruli Devachi fuel calls for a dedicated civic body for Pune's east. Experts & politicians cite PMC's overstretched limits & poor amenities. Read more.
An internal audit of Hubballi-Dharwad Municipal Corporation reveals a staggering loss of crores in potential advertisement revenue due to poor management. Find out the key findings and what it means for the city.
72-year-old Mathura, whose 1972 rape case changed India's laws, finally receives government aid including Rs 8 lakh and a PMAY home after TOI highlighted her neglect. Read her story.
Nagpur bench of Bombay High Court restrains SEC from announcing municipal council results on Dec 3. Court says early counting could influence second-phase voting on Dec 20. Get the full story.
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.
Vidarbha gears up for crucial nagar panchayat and parishad elections on Tuesday, Dec 2. Over 1.5 lakh voters across Amravati, Chandrapur, Yavatmal, and Akola will decide fiercely contested polls. Results to be declared a day later.
A five-year-old tigress died after being hit by goods train near Vihirgaon. This marks 12th wildlife railway death in Chandrapur this year, highlighting poor condition of wildlife underpasses.
Kolkata reports 122 new dengue cases in one week, total reaches 1,501. South Kolkata neighborhoods show steady spike while BMC area crosses 400 cases. Learn prevention tips.
A 60-year-old cattle grazer was killed by a tiger in Chandrapur's Chichpalli forest, marking the 41st human death in wildlife conflicts this year. Forest officials urge vigilance.
Candidates in Nagpur's civic polls face a dual battle: against rivals and a Supreme Court case on reservation cap breaches. Their victory on Dec 2 hinges on a January court ruling.
Maharashtra State Election Commission announces election dates for 9 local bodies across 7 districts. Voting on December 8, results on December 9. Key political battle ahead of assembly polls.
Chandigarh Congress initiates aggressive grassroots campaign to reclaim municipal power in 2026. Party leaders mobilize workers with new electoral strategy focusing on booth-level strength.
In a significant political development, Congress strengthens its position in Dhanbad Municipal Corporation through strategic alliances and defections, reshaping the electoral landscape ahead of upcoming polls.
Exclusive: Shiv Sena UBT and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena gear up for fierce competition in Thane municipal elections. Sanjay Raut reveals strategy to win maximum seats in crucial political showdown.