Maharashtra gears up for 29 crucial local body elections on January 15, 2026. Key alliances shift as Thackeray brothers unite after 20 years and Pawar factions join hands in Pune. Discover the high-stakes battle for Mumbai's Rs 74,000 crore BMC budget.
Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi & CPM contesting Nashik civic polls independently may split votes, weakening MVA on ~40 seats. Multi-cornered fights add complexity. Details inside.
21 former corporators in Pimpri Chinchwad have switched parties for the upcoming civic elections, creating confusion among voters amidst fractured political alliances. Read more.
Expelled AIADMK leader O Panneerselvam demands 20 assembly seats for a TVK alliance but is offered 15. Internal camp is divided, with a faction pushing for a DMK tie-up instead. Read the latest political negotiations.
BJP leader Girish Mahajan predicts victory in 10 major municipal corporations, including Nashik, in the Jan 15 polls. He claims the MVA alliance has lost relevance, as a former MNS corporator joins the BJP.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah begins a two-day visit to Tamil Nadu to bolster NDA's alliance cohesion and strategy against the DMK-led front. Key meetings with BJP leaders and allies like AIADMK's EPS are on the agenda.
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.
In a major setback, Shiv Sena (UBT)'s Solapur district president Ganesh Wankar switched to BJP, filing his nomination last-minute. This move leaves the MVA without candidates for four seats in Ward 6. Get the full story.
Ahead of Jan 15 polls, Maharashtra's ruling Mahayuti & opposition MVA alliances are in disarray. Partners in one city are rivals in another, creating unprecedented political chaos. Full analysis inside.
Congress and Shiv Sena (UBT) announce a joint front for Amravati Municipal Corporation elections, excluding NCP (Sharad Pawar). Get the latest seat-sharing details and political analysis here.
Maharashtra's Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) alliance collapses for Pimpri-Chinchwad civic polls. Shiv Sena (UBT) allies with MNS, Congress contests alone. NCP factions unite, BJP fights solo. Get full seat-sharing details.
Sharad Pawar's red-carpet welcome for Gautam Adani in Baramati ahead of crucial civic polls creates unease within MVA, weakens Opposition's 'pro-corporate' attack on BJP. Details inside.
Key political figures in Nashik filed nominations for NMC polls amid unresolved seat-sharing. Voting on Jan 15, results on Jan 16. Get the latest candidate list and analysis.
MVA alliance in Pimpri Chinchwad accuses NCP (SP) of betrayal after last-minute switch to Ajit Pawar's NCP. Seat-sharing reworked with Congress, MNS. Read the full political drama.
Mumbai Congress announces first list of 87 candidates for BMC polls amid ticket denial unrest. The list includes kin of senior leaders. Get the latest political updates.
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Anand Dubey criticizes Congress for allying with VBA for Mumbai civic polls, warns of 'Congress-mukt Mumbai'. Get the latest political updates.
Sharad Pawar's NCP faction rejoins MVA alliance for Pune Municipal Corporation elections after alliance talks with Ajit Pawar's camp collapse over symbol dispute. Read the full seat-sharing details.
MVA alliance talks for Nashik civic polls stall as Congress & NCP(SP) demand fresh discussions on all 122 seats. Shiv Sena (UBT), MNS, CPM may contest together if no deal. Read for latest updates.
Alliance talks between NCP and Sharad Pawar's NCP(SP) for Pune Municipal Corporation elections have failed. The deadlock occurred over the demand to use the 'clock' symbol. The NCP(SP) has now rushed back to the MVA fold for seat-sharing discussions.
Congress leadership confirms crucial meeting with DMK chief M.K. Stalin to finalize seat-sharing for Tamil Nadu's 2024 Lok Sabha elections. Get the latest updates on the opposition alliance.
Sharad Pawar's NCP(SP) returns to MVA fold after alliance talks with Ajit Pawar's NCP collapse. Congress, NCP(SP), and Shiv Sena (UBT) to get equal 50-55 seats each for PMC elections. Key details inside.
Analysis reveals India's strategic reluctance to fully embrace Trump-era initiatives like the Blue Dot Network and the Abraham Accords, prioritizing its own geopolitical autonomy. Discover the reasons behind this cautious diplomacy.
Maharashtra's MVA alliance finalises seat-sharing for Nashik polls, reaching consensus on 100 seats. Final deal expected by Saturday. Read for the latest political developments.
NCP (SP) leader Jayant Patil met Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray for BMC poll seat-sharing talks. He expressed hope for an MVA alliance but admitted hurdles remain. Read the latest updates.
Maharashtra's opposition MVA alliance faces a split as Thackeray brothers reunite for BMC polls and Congress opts to contest alone. Analysis of the political realignment and its impact on crucial civic elections.
The historic reunion of Uddhav and Raj Thackeray signals the end of the MVA coalition, leaving Congress to fight alone in crucial Mumbai civic polls. Can the grand old party survive?
Bihar's BSPTCL commissions a second 80 MVA transformer at Patna's GIS grid substation, enhancing power supply capacity and stability for Board Colony and surrounding areas. Read more about this key infrastructure upgrade.
Jharkhand's JMM, led by Hemant Soren, has proposed a pre-poll alliance with TMC for the 2026 West Bengal assembly elections, eyeing seats bordering Jharkhand. Details inside.
Shiv Sena (UBT) and MNS forge alliance for BMC polls. MVA leaders from Congress and NCP-SP assert the coalition remains intact for future state and national elections.
The BJP will contest all 78 seats in the Ulhasnagar Municipal Corporation elections independently. The split from Shiv Sena is due to its local alliance with rival Team Omie Kalani. Read more on the political showdown.