Maharashtra Civic Polls: Campaigning Intensifies
Campaigning for Maharashtra's municipal elections heats up as BJP, Shiv Sena, NCP, and Congress strategize. Get the latest updates on key battles and political reactions.
Campaigning for Maharashtra's municipal elections heats up as BJP, Shiv Sena, NCP, and Congress strategize. Get the latest updates on key battles and political reactions.
Maharashtra Navnirman Sena gets BMC permission for a joint rally with Shiv Sena (UBT) at Dadar's Shivaji Park. Uddhav and Raj Thackeray to share stage after two decades, marking a significant political shift ahead of BMC polls.
NCP's 2026 BMC election manifesto pledges property tax waiver for 700 sq ft homes, planting 10 lakh trees, and a 'Safe Mumbai' campaign for women. Read the full plan to transform the city.
Tickets for the 77th Republic Day Parade 2026 are selling rapidly. Learn how to buy passes online via Aamantran portal and from 6 offline locations in Delhi before the 14 Jan deadline.
The BJP gears up for its first-ever state conference in Punjab on April 27-28, aiming to galvanize workers and project a strong alternative. Key leaders to attend.
In a historic BMC election move, all 2,516 candidates had to submit a 100-500 word essay on local development plans. The rule, first used in 2018 bypolls, divided political aspirants. Read the full story.
Congress leader Harshwardhan Sapkal demands a Mumbai mayor committed to the Constitution, not identity politics. He also alleges money power and horse-trading in BMC polls. Read the full story.
67-year-old BJP contender Prabhakar Shinde is a frontrunner for Mumbai mayor if his party wins BMC. As he campaigns in Mulund, he faces civic issues and a tough MNS rival. Read the full story.
Republic Day 2026 parade tickets go on sale from January 5. Check steps for online booking, ticket prices for Jan 26 parade & Beating Retreat, entry rules, and offline counter details.
Tickets for India's 77th Republic Day Parade, Full Dress Rehearsal, and Beating Retreat are now on sale. Here's how to book online via Aamantran portal and offline counters in Delhi.
BJP's candidate list for Mumbai BMC elections shows a historic tilt towards women, with 76 female nominees. The party is fielding women even in open, high-stakes wards. Read more.
BJP's Nitin Nabin is expected to be formally elected party president before the January budget session, marking a significant organizational overhaul and generational change. Get the full details here.
Tickets for the Republic Day 2026 parade go on sale January 5. Secure your seat for India's grandest national spectacle on Kartavya Path. Book online via official channels.
Maharashtra's ruling Mahayuti alliance kicks off BMC election campaign from Uddhav Thackeray's Worli bastion. CM Devendra Fadnavis launches scathing attack on Uddhav and Raj Thackeray. Key political battle heats up.
Mumbai police register theft case against BJP's Shilpa Keluskar after party alleges she stole an AB form. The form went missing from the Dadar office following a seat-sharing twist. Read the full details.
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray unveils manifesto for BMC polls, pledging one lakh affordable homes, tax relief, and a 24-hour city. Read the key promises.
The Congress-VBA alliance faces a major setback ahead of Mumbai BMC polls, struggling to find suitable candidates for 16 key seats. Read about the internal challenges and political implications.
Mumbai's BMC election 2026 sees a new 'family first' candidate policy, forcing parties to reconsider loyalties and strategies. Discover the political realignments.
Mumbai BMC election candidates must now keep daily expense accounts from nomination day. A Rs 15 lakh spending cap and new rate card aim for transparency. Full details inside.
BJP Mumbai unit president Ameet Satam files complaint alleging a candidate submitted duplicate AB forms with a forged signature for BMC elections. Details inside.
BJP denies BMC election tickets to nearly 40% of its 2017 corporators. The move to bring in new faces triggers mixed reactions, with some joining rivals. Read the full story.
A BJP worker in Mumbai submitted a duplicate AB form after being denied a BMC poll ticket. Party MLA Ameet Satam has written to the Election Commission seeking action. Details 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.
A staggering 2,516 candidates filed nominations for Mumbai's BMC polls, with 84% on the final day. Explore the political ambition, family legacies, and economic drivers behind the scramble.
As Mumbai's BMC wards are reserved for women, political families field wives, raising questions about true empowerment. Read the full analysis of dynastic politics in local elections.
Analysis of BMC poll nominations reveals nepotism surge, with 43 politicians fielding relatives. BJP, Congress, NCP MLAs among those prioritizing family over party workers. Read the full story.
Prakash Ambedkar's VBA could not find candidates for 16 of 21 Mumbai BMC seats allotted to it, handing them back to Congress. The alliance denies any rift, but the move may reshape the electoral battlefield. Read the full analysis.
Mumbai's K-East ward, contributing Rs 526 crore in property tax, grapples with severe civic issues like water cuts, traffic jams, and subway flooding. As BMC polls near, residents hope for change.
Planning to attend the Republic Day 2026 parade? Get all details on ticket booking start date, process, price, and essential guidelines for securing your seats.
Indian Railways announces a 3% discount on digital purchase of unreserved tickets via the RailOne app starting January 14. A major push for cashless travel and digital India.