The battle for Maharashtra's civic bodies, led by the ₹74,000 crore BMC, heats up as Uddhav and Raj Thackeray reunite after 20 years. Read how shifting alliances set the stage for a major political showdown.
Frustrated residents of Mumbai's Lokhandwala Complex plan to vote NOTA in the BMC election, citing years of unaddressed issues like traffic, hawking, and political apathy. Read why they feel taken for granted.
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Maharashtra Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar faces allegations of interfering in BMC polls to help family members. Opposition demands his resignation. Read the full story.
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.
BMC Commissioner Bhushan Gagrani told Bombay HC that summoning court staff for poll duty was an 'inadvertent misreading' of SEC order. The court stayed the order and will clarify the law.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz withdraws from a third-term race, paving the way to become Kamala Harris's 2024 running mate. Explore the political implications.
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.
Mumbai's municipal commissioner finds the Colaba RO's actions legally sound but administratively lacking after AAP, JD complaints. Read the full report details and political fallout.
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.
A man fell into a nullah in Borivali East near Sanjay Gandhi National Park. Police rescued him and took him to hospital with a fractured hand. Read the full details of the incident and ongoing investigation.
Bombay High Court reprimands BMC Commissioner for requisitioning court staff for election work. Bench orders civic chief to 'save' himself and find alternatives. Read the full story.
The BMC election on Jan 15 is a crucial Sena vs Sena battle in Mumbai. With Uddhav and Raj Thackeray allied, 87 wards will see a direct Thackeray-Shinde contest. Read the full analysis.
The Shiv Sena (UBT)-MNS alliance pledges ₹1,500 monthly aid for women, 100 free power units & property tax waiver for Mumbai ahead of BMC polls on Jan 15. Read key promises.
Uddhav & Raj Thackeray jointly release Shiv Sena (UBT)-MNS manifesto for Jan 15 BMC polls. Key promises include Marathi mayor, Rs 5 bus fare, housing tax waiver, and Rs 1500 monthly aid for women. Read their full agenda.
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.
A record 15,931 candidates are contesting for 2,869 seats across 29 municipal corporations in Maharashtra. BMC is the biggest battleground with 1,700 candidates for 227 seats. Read more.
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.
Maharashtra civic polls see 69 unopposed wins, mostly for ruling Mahayuti. MVA alleges coercion, BJP cites public support. SEC investigates before declaring results. Key details inside.
Chandigarh's mayoral election is scheduled for January 29. A detailed SOP ensures transparency with show-of-hands voting, continuous videography, and strict security protocols. Read the full guidelines.
Mumbai's Municipal Commissioner Bhushan Gagrani warns of strict action for any negligence in BMC elections 2025-26. Read about the enforcement plans for a free and fair poll.
Maharashtra Congress demands criminal case against Speaker Rahul Narvekar over alleged threats to candidates. SEC seeks report from BMC. Video controversy erupts.
NCP, part of Maharashtra's ruling coalition, accuses election officers of bias towards BJP-Shiv Sena in Mumbai wards. Party leader Nawab Malik predicts a hung BMC and aims for kingmaker role. 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.
Bombay High Court stays 2015 MCOCA conviction of Vinod Ghogale, enabling him to contest BMC elections. The court cited his right to participate in the democratic process. Read the full details.
Ahead of Mumbai's long-awaited civic elections, BMC forms special teams to monitor candidates' spending, with a limit of Rs 15 lakh per ward. Read about the new polling stations and unopposed contests.