A static waste compactor in Ludhiana's Books Market remains unused for over two years due to low-hanging electricity wires, exposing poor planning and crippling city waste management. Read the full report.
Hong Kong's district council election saw a higher-than-expected 27.5% turnout, despite public anger over a recent deadly fire. Analysts see it as a test of the political climate.
Greater Chennai Corporation cancels tender for privatizing waste management in zones 4 & 8 after finding gaps in bids. Residents urge GCC to proceed with outsourcing for better services.
French President Macron's China trip yields limited deals. Hong Kong sees low election turnout amid public grief. Japan-China tensions flare ahead of Nanjing Massacre anniversary. Full analysis.
Maharashtra Legislative Council Chairman Ramraje Naik Nimbalkar confirms receiving a proposal to appoint a Leader of Opposition. A decision will follow consultations with all parties. Explore the political implications.
Hong Kong residents cast votes in the Legislative Council election, a pivotal event shadowed by a recent deadly fire in Kowloon that claimed 39 lives. Explore the details and implications.
Nagpur University holds its first senate meeting in 1.5 years with a full-time VC. Key agenda includes procedural disputes, audit delays, and operational issues. Read the full report.
Congress leader Prithviraj Chavan claims the postponement of Maharashtra local body results gives the government time to tamper with EVMs. First phase polling for 263 councils was held on Tuesday.
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.
Khultabad and Loha civic bodies recorded the highest voter turnout of 82% in Marathwada local body elections. Beed saw the lowest at 59%. Counting postponed to Dec 21.
Maharashtra Congress President Nana Patole demands impeachment of State Election Commissioner over delays in local body polls, citing constitutional violation. 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.
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.
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.
The State Election Commission announces the schedule for Bajpe and Kinnigoli town panchayat elections in Dakshina Kannada. Voting on Dec 21, counting on Dec 24. Get all key dates here.
A video shows a Shiv Sena MLA entering a polling booth in Hingoli while a woman votes. Authorities have ordered an investigation as local body elections proceed.
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.
First phase of Maharashtra Municipal Council and Nagar Panchayat elections 2025 begins. Polling for 246 councils, 42 panchayats. Results on Dec 3. Get live updates on voter turnout and key developments.
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis criticises State Election Commission's decision to postpone municipal council polls as arbitrary and legally wrong. Govt to submit representation.
Wadi's municipal election sees a four-cornered contest as BJP, Congress, BSP, and VBA vie for power. Seven candidates fight for President amid severe civic issues like poor sanitation, water woes, and bad roads. Read more.
Ahmedabad family court bar association elections postponed after ex-president I M Khokhar challenges reservation of president's post for women. Bar Council of Gujarat to review appeal.
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.
State Election Commission delays polls for 3 municipal councils, 1 nagar panchayat & 78 councillor seats in Nashik division. Congress leader Thorat raises concerns. Details inside.
Goldman Sachs acquires Innovator Capital Management for $2 billion, targeting the fast-growing 'defined-outcome' ETF market popular with retirees. The deal expands its asset management reach.
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.
Discover how Punjab achieved a 94% reduction in stubble burning through a multi-pronged strategy involving CRM machines, FIRs, and a circular economy. Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan plans to replicate this model nationwide.
Beed Municipal Council mandates additional ID proof with Aadhaar for voting on Dec 2 to combat fake cards. Learn about the new verification rules and valid IDs.
State Election Commission postpones December 2 local body polls across Marathwada districts. New election date set for December 20. Get latest updates on affected municipal councils.
Maharashtra SEC suspends elections in 20 municipal councils & panchayats, including Baramati, due to procedural flaws & court cases. New date is Dec 20. Read more.
Ludhiana civic body struggles to hire contractors for door-to-door garbage collection despite 4 attempts. City faces mounting waste management challenges affecting 425,000 properties.