In Telangana's second phase of gram panchayat elections, 415 sarpanches and 8,304 ward members were elected unanimously. Kamareddy district leads in uncontested wins. Details from SEC inside.
New Town Kolkata Development Authority sets aside ₹52.4 lakh for round-the-clock upkeep of 66 km canals & 250 km drainage lines to prevent flooding & mosquito breeding. Read details.
Kerala gears up for the 2025 local body polls as the State Election Commissioner confirms all preparations are complete. Key details on dates, security, and voter lists inside.
A 28-year-old man from Namakkal's Kaveri RS area was arrested for threatening to kill a police sub-inspector on social media after a drunk driving check. Read the full details of the case and charges.
Phase-III of Telangana panchayat elections sees a surprising lack of candidates for 11 sarpanch and 100 ward member posts. Nagarkurnool district records the highest gaps. Explore the details and implications.
Gudem village in Mancherial boycotts elections for 40+ years over ST seat reservations, leading to severe water scarcity, land devaluation, and job losses. Read how a political standstill cripples development.
Kerala State Election Commissioner A Shajahan reveals the panel's adjudicatory powers, Rs 200 crore poll expenditure, and why Kerala is a model for local self-governance. Read the full interview.
Police in Jalandhar arrest one man for a house burglary in Model Town. Gold jewellery and cash stolen. Investigation ongoing to find accomplices. Read details.
Arunachal Pradesh Minister Ojing Tasing faces controversy for allegedly linking govt schemes to BJP's panchayat poll wins. Congress seeks resignation, SEC seeks report. Details inside.
Hollywood star Kim Cattrall tied the knot with her partner of nine years, Russell Thomas, in a low-key ceremony at Chelsea Old Town Hall. See their stunning looks and love story.
Lucknow Development Authority plans a 7km extension of the green corridor to Naimishnagar, easing traffic and cutting travel time. A Rs 200 crore project set to reshape city connectivity.
Telangana High Court cites constitutional bar under Article 243-O, refuses to stop gram panchayat elections despite petitions on flawed seat reservations. Get the full legal details here.
NKDA issues stop operation notices to 37 residential buildings in New Town, Kolkata, for illegally running hotels and guest houses without fire safety permissions. Read the full crackdown details.
BJP MP Dr C N Manjunath urges Lok Sabha to ensure compensation for 2,200 acres acquired in 2021 for the Satellite Town Ring Road project. Read the full story on the ongoing dispute.
In a significant development, the first phase of Telangana's gram panchayat elections sees 395 sarpanchs elected unanimously. Get the full details on withdrawals and uncontested wins here.
Punjab BJP alleges AAP is misusing police to rig Zila Parishad & Panchayat Samiti polls. Demands videography, probe into audio clip, and court intervention.
Vijayawada's Building Penalisation Scheme 2025 sees weak response with only 160 applications. Officials target 700 unauthorised structures for revenue. Read more on the regularisation drive.
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.
Maharashtra Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule criticizes State Election Commission for 'avoidable errors' causing delays in municipal council and nagar panchayat election results. Read the full story.
Nagpur administration implements fortress-like security for 27 EVM strongrooms after High Court stays local body poll results declaration until December 21. Details on multi-layered security inside.
Sindkheda police register a bribery case after an unidentified person fled, dropping Rs 50,000 meant for distribution during Nagar Panchayat polls. Read the full details.
BJP sweeps Delhi MCD elections 2025 with 126 seats, AAP gets 55, Congress 9. Full ward-wise winners list and analysis of the capital's political shift.
First phase of Maharashtra local body elections witnesses strong voter participation, with turnout estimated over 60%. Key highlights from Pune, Kolhapur, Nashik, and incidents reported.
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.
In Kozhikode's Edachery panchayat, Congress's T K Motilal contests against his CPM brother T K Subash. Their parents, Congress loyalists, named them after party icons. Read this unique political family story.
BJP's Prem Kumar, a nine-time MLA from Gaya Town, was unanimously elected as the Speaker of the Bihar Legislative Assembly. This move strengthens BJP's hold in the NDA government. Read more.
Nearly 35 families in Paipra panchayat's S Valavu colony boycott local body elections, protesting 50 years of ignored promises for basic housing repairs. Read their 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.
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee will lay the foundation for the 15-acre Durga Angan temple complex in New Town this December. The Rs 262 crore project aims to boost religious tourism, following a record 24 crore visitors in October 2025.
A 75-year-old former fruit seller was found dead under suspicious circumstances in his Dumka home. Police probe robbery angle as gold chain goes missing. Read for details.