SEC Seeks to Amend Zilla Parishad Election Rules
Maharashtra's State Election Commission is pushing to amend ZP election rules to remove court appeals that delay polls. This aims to prevent disruptions like those seen in recent municipal elections.
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SC: Declare Maharashtra civic body results on Dec 20
Supreme Court directs Maharashtra State Election Commission to announce all civic poll results on December 20. Results will not be delayed due to pending High Court petitions. Get the full story.
SHRC Orders ₹3 Lakh Compensation in Tuticorin Custodial Death
Tamil Nadu's Human Rights Commission has directed ₹3 lakh compensation for a custodial death in Tuticorin and disciplinary action against a police sub-inspector. Read the full details.
Maharashtra SEC's Strict Rules for Duplicate Voters in Civic Polls
Maharashtra State Election Commission mandates strict protocols to identify and handle duplicate voters in municipal electoral rolls. Final voter lists to be published on December 10. Read the full guidelines.
Bawankule blames SEC for delayed municipal poll results
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's 27 EVM Strongrooms Under Fortress Security
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.
Maharashtra Congress Chief Seeks SEC Impeachment Over Poll Delays
Maharashtra Congress President Nana Patole demands impeachment of State Election Commissioner over delays in local body polls, citing constitutional violation. Full details.
Mathura, 1972 Rape Survivor, Gets Aid After TOI Report
72-year-old Mathura, whose 1972 rape case changed India's laws, finally receives government aid including Rs 8 lakh and a PMAY home after TOI highlighted her neglect. Read her story.
Bombay HC Bars SEC From Declaring Civic Poll Results on Dec 3
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.
Sule Criticizes SEC Mismanagement in Maharashtra Civic Polls
Baramati MP Supriya Sule questions State Election Commission's ability to ensure 'One Nation, One Election' after mismanagement in Maharashtra local body polls. She vows to raise the issue in JPC.
Maharashtra Local Polls Phase 1 Hit by Violence, Court Delay
First phase of Maharashtra local body elections sees 35% turnout amid violence & bogus voting allegations. Results postponed to Dec 21 by High Court. Key details inside.
SEC Criticized for Last-Minute Election Postponement in Maharashtra
Maharashtra's State Election Commission faces severe criticism from ruling and opposition parties for postponing polls in 12 districts, creating confusion and legal challenges. Read the full story.
Maharashtra SEC may hold urban polls before rural ones
Maharashtra State Election Commission plans a meeting on Dec 4 to discuss holding 29 municipal corporation elections before rural local body polls, following a Supreme Court directive. Read the latest updates.
Sule Slams EC, Demands Cancellation of Maharashtra Civic Polls
NCP's Supriya Sule demands cancellation of Maharashtra civic polls, alleging misuse of money power and bias by election bodies. Bombay High Court delays result declaration.
SC Rejects Plea to Delay Maharashtra Local Body Elections
Supreme Court dismisses petition challenging delimitation for Maharashtra local bodies, refuses to delay polls. Bench warns against litigation stalling electoral process. Get the full details.
HC Stays Punjab Human Rights Panel's FIR Order Against Cops
Punjab & Haryana HC stays order for FIR against 5 cops over alleged custodial torture, citing human rights panel overstepped its mandate. Details inside.
Bawankule: SEC's Law Misinterpretation Delayed Local Body Polls
Maharashtra Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule claims the State Election Commission's misinterpretation of laws led the Bombay High Court to defer vote counting. He says he had warned the SEC repeatedly. Read the full story.
7.94% Voter Turnout in Maharashtra Local Polls, Bogus Voters Caught
Maharashtra's local body elections see 7.94% turnout by 9:30 AM. Congress claims two bogus voters caught in Pune. Polling underway for 12 seats across three districts.
Bombay HC Stays Nagar Panchayat Vote Counting, Sets Dec 21
Nagpur bench of Bombay High Court stays December 3 vote counting for municipal councils across Maharashtra. New date set for December 21, exit polls banned until Dec 20. Read the full details.
Maharashtra Local Body Election Results in Konkan Division
Results for Maharashtra's local body elections in the Konkan division are out. See how Thane, Raigad, Palghar, Ratnagiri, and Sindhudurg voted and what it means for state politics.
Maharashtra Local Body Polls: Phase 1 Voting Amid Rifts
Maharashtra holds first local body polls in over 5 years. Phase 1 voting sees Mahayuti vs MVA battle amid alliance splits and SEC's last-minute deferment of 10% polls drawing fire. Key facts inside.
Nagpur Civic Polls: 39 Seats Deferred Over Reservation Cap
Nagpur division civic elections face major disruption as 39 seats are withdrawn. State Election Commission acts after 32 local bodies breach 50% reservation limit. Key details and implications inside.
Fadnavis Criticises SEC Over Postponed Council Elections
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis criticises State Election Commission's decision to postpone municipal council polls as arbitrary and legally wrong. Govt to submit representation.
Rs 3,000 Cr Funds Withheld, Stalling Rajasthan Rural Projects
Rajasthan's rural development faces crisis as Centre withholds Rs 3,000 crore due to delayed panchayat polls. Vital sanitation, water, and road projects stalled. Learn the full impact.
Fadnavis Criticises SEC Over Postponed Maharashtra Civic Polls
Maharashtra Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis sharply criticises the State Election Commission's decision to delay municipal council elections, calling it arbitrary and unfair to candidates. Govt to submit representation.
Maharashtra Local Body Polls: Voting Dec 2, Results Dec 3
Maharashtra's first phase of local body elections is set for December 2, 2025, with EVMs at all stations. Results will be declared on December 3. Get all details on timings, seats, and the election schedule here.
Pressure cooker blast burns student, NHRC complaint filed
A Class 7 student in a Nabarangpur govt school suffered severe burns from a pressure cooker explosion. An activist alleges negligence and suppression of the incident. Read the full report.
Maharashtra Polls Dec 2: List of Open & Closed Services
Ahead of the Maharashtra municipal council and nagar panchayat elections, here is the complete guide on what services will remain open and what will be shut on Tuesday, December 2, 2025.
1972 Rape Survivor Found Abandoned, Gets Support Wave
Mathura, the 1972 rape case survivor who changed India's sexual assault laws, was found living in destitution. Read how a TOI report triggered nationwide support and government action.
NHRC Exposes Pune Children's Home Neglect
National Human Rights Commission member Priyank Kanoongo reveals horrific conditions at Pune observation home - filthy premises, staff shortages, and rights violations. Urgent action demanded.
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