Ahead of the International Fleet Review 2026, TOI and the Eastern Naval Command launch a weekly puzzle contest. Identify the Navy ship from cutouts to win memorabilia. First 20 correct entries each week win!
Four senior ex-BJP corporators in Ulhasnagar joined Shiv Sena ally TOK just before elections, sparking high-stakes battles against BJP's fresh faces. Discover the key contests and political drama.
Estranged cousins Ajit Pawar and Supriya Sule came together on a political platform in Pune to release a joint manifesto for the civic polls, sparking merger speculation. Read the full story.
In a major political twist, all four NCP councillors in Ambernath withdrew support from the BJP-led front and backed Shiv Sena, altering the council's power dynamics. Get the full story on this dramatic shift.
The death of SP MLA Vijay Singh Gond necessitates a by-poll in Duddhi, the third in UP after Ghosi and Faridpur. This sets up a fresh electoral battle between BJP and the SP-Congress combine. Read the full analysis.
Former Maharashtra minister Gulabrao Gavande suffered a heart attack in Akola, was rushed to Nagpur for advanced angioplasty. Senior cardiologist confirms he is out of danger. Read for details on his health and political reactions.
Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar denies NCP merger speculation, focuses on civic polls. He criticizes BJP's local leadership for 'crisis' in Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad. Read his full interview.
Mumbai's BMC elections see 1,700 candidates, but 11 wards have one-on-one contests. Key battles in Colaba, Dadar test local influence. Read the analysis of these decisive fights.
Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad civic elections witness a unique trend with six husband-wife pairs contesting across parties. Couples campaign jointly to secure each other's victory. Explore the strategy and personal stories.
Times NIE Spotlight 2025-26, Bengaluru's biggest inter-school music contest, saw 1200 participants. Violin maestro L Subramaniam inspired youth. Discover the winners!
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.
Nashik Municipal Corporation elections on Jan 15 see intense triangular contests. Former mayors & deputy mayors battle in key wards. Get the full list of high-profile clashes.
Mumbai's N ward, covering Ghatkopar & Vikhroli, faces slum issues and political realignment ahead of BMC polls. Read about the key challenges and electoral battle.
Himachal Pradesh Transport Department invites short films on road safety. Submit by June 30 for cash prizes up to ₹51,000. Raise awareness and win rewards!
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.
Bagalkot Assembly faces a third by-election after Congress MLA Hullappa Y Meti's death. The contest is a key test for Congress govt & BJP's 2028 prospects. Explore the seat's unique political history.
Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation elections witness a significant drop in candidates to 692, despite more political parties. BJP and NCP factions lead the high-stakes contest. Read the full analysis.
Nagpur Municipal Corporation elections see only 3 direct BJP-Congress fights. Rebels and independents create unpredictable 3-cornered contests in 11 wards, threatening major parties. Read the full analysis.
19 candidates from BJP, Shiv Sena, NCP, and ISLAM elected unopposed across Nashik division municipal corporations. The Nashik Municipal Corporation (NMC) will see a fierce triangular contest for all 122 seats. Get the full breakdown.
Gholia Khurd village in Punjab held a unique 'Idle Sitting' contest where participants avoided phones for 31 hours. Experts explain why digital detox is crucial for mental health and focus.
The 2026 Tamil Nadu assembly elections are shaping up as a fierce three-cornered contest. Actor Vijay's Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK) aims to break the DMK-AIADMK dominance. Read the full analysis.
A team of NITK Surathkal students won the Encouragement Award at the TRON Programming Contest 2025 in Tokyo for their innovative Edge AI navigation project. Read about their achievement.
Scrutiny for Nashik Municipal Corporation elections sees BJP's Mukesh Shahane nomination rejected. 2,357 papers checked, many invalid. Key triangular contests emerge. Read for full analysis.
NCP(SP) working president Supriya Sule confirms alliance with Ajit Pawar's NCP for Maharashtra civic polls, discusses seat-sharing and addresses Adani ties. Get the latest political updates.
After a bitter split, Sharad and Ajit Pawar's NCP groups form an alliance for Pune's civic polls. Political analysts see this as a potential first step towards a larger reconciliation in Maharashtra politics. Read more.
Sharad Pawar's NCP suffers major setbacks in Mumbai as city unit chief Rakhi Jadhav joins BJP and other leaders defect to Ajit Pawar's faction. Political observers cite alliance failures and poor management as key reasons. Read the full analysis.
In a major political shift ahead of Mumbai civic polls, NCP (Sharadchandra Pawar) Mumbai President Rakhi Jadhav joins BJP, dealing a blow to the opposition alliance. Read more.
In a significant political move, NCP and NCP(SP) have formed an alliance for the Pimpri-Chinchwad municipal elections. A similar attempt for Pune failed. Read the latest on Maharashtra politics.
Ajit Pawar's NCP announces a crucial alliance with Sharad Pawar's NCP(SP) for the Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation elections, reuniting the party factions for the civic battle.
Deputy CM Ajit Pawar confirms NCP and NCP(SP) will contest PCMC elections together. Seat-sharing pact finalised, candidates announced. Details on the political reunion and its impact.