Maharashtra BJP forms post-poll pacts with rivals Congress & AIMIM in civic bodies, defying state leadership. CM Devendra Fadnavis rejects tie-ups, threatens disciplinary action. Details inside.
After scrutiny, 15,931 candidates will contest for 2,869 seats across 29 municipal corporations in Maharashtra on January 15. Key battles in Mumbai, Pune, and Nashik.
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.
Odisha government officially upgrades Puri to a municipal corporation, fulfilling a long-standing demand. Four other towns declared NACs. Read about the expected infrastructure boost.
Hungarian PM Viktor Orban publicly shames EU allies, accusing them of turning meetings into 'war councils' focused on defeating Russia instead of securing peace. Read the full story.
Saudi Arabia expressed 'disappointment' and warned the UAE over supporting separatists in Yemen. It demands Emirati forces leave within 24 hours. Read the full details.
Saudi Arabia has formally warned the UAE, alleging its involvement with Yemeni separatists. This major rift threatens Gulf unity and the Yemen peace process. Read the full report.
Elections for the Bar Council of Punjab and Haryana scheduled for March 17-18, 2026. State administration directed to ensure smooth, transparent polling. Key details inside.
Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation issues notices to 79 officers absent from election duty. Commissioner warns of police case if they fail to report. Read details on the upcoming civic polls.
A couple and their two sons were found dead in Mudkhed taluka, Nanded. Police suspect a suicide pact driven by financial crisis and poor health. Read the full investigation details.
The BJP-led Mahayuti alliance consolidates power in Maharashtra's municipal council elections, securing 4,422 councillor seats. BJP emerges as single largest party. Full analysis of results and political implications inside.
Uncertainty prevails in Ernakulam's municipalities as no front secures a clear majority. Independent councillors' support becomes crucial in Angamaly, Thripunithura, and Eloor for forming the ruling coalition and selecting chairpersons.
Mormugao Municipal Council recovers Rs 5 crore in principal dues from IOCL. MMC chief officer insists on Rs 3.5 crore interest, funds to benefit employees and laborers. Read the full story.
Dr. Afrin Parveen, a 30-year-old BHMS doctor, makes history in Akola's Balapur by defeating the Khatib family's 65-year dominance. She is now the youngest-ever municipal council president. Discover her vision for the town's future.
BJP candidate Pramila Panchal clinched the Mudkhed Municipal Council president post in Nanded by a single vote margin of 779-778. The AIMIM demanded a recount but the result stood firm.
Family members of ministers, MLAs, and MPs secured big wins in Maharashtra's municipal council elections. Experts say this marks a shift in state politics. Read the full analysis.
Ajit Pawar-led NCP dominates the first municipal council election in Phursungi-Uruli Devachi, winning 19 seats. Mahayuti allies secure the rest, while MVA fails to open account. Read the full results and analysis.
BJP emerged as the single largest party in Yavatmal's municipal council elections, but the president posts were split between BJP, Congress, and both Shiv Sena factions. Explore the detailed results and key contests.
BJP secured a commanding victory in Saoner, Kalmeshwar, and Khapa municipal councils in Nagpur district, while Congress narrowly held power in Mohpa. Get the full results and analysis here.
Gondwana Gantantra Party wins 17 of 21 seats in Butibori council, marking a dramatic political shift. Get the full details and analysis of this major upset.
Mahayuti alliance secures decisive victory in Maharashtra municipal council polls, winning 207 seats. BJP leads with 117 wins. Get full results and analysis here.
Ajit Pawar-led NCP wins 10 of 17 local bodies in Pune district. The party secures a landslide in Baramati, while the Tambe-Thorat combine triumphs in Sangamner. Full results and analysis.
Shiv Sena clinches president posts in Palghar and Dahanu councils, while BJP wins in Jawhar and Wada. Get the full results and analysis of the Maharashtra local body elections.
Mahayuti alliance sweeps Nagpur local body elections 2025, securing 8 councils. MVA wins 3, AIMIM 1. Results signal political shift ahead of state polls. Full details inside.
BJP candidate Sandeep Bhise clinches a dramatic victory in the Ratnagiri Municipal Council election, defeating Shiv Sena's Sanjay Sawant by a single vote. Full results and analysis inside.
Results for the 2025 Maharashtra local body elections in Dhule and Nandurbar are out. BJP, Congress, and NCP compete for control of municipal councils and nagar panchayats. Get the latest seat counts and analysis here.
BJP-NCP alliance triumphs in Sangli local body elections 2025, winning Shirala Nagar Panchayat and Ashta Municipal Council. Key victories for Mahayuti coalition.
Results for Maharashtra's 2025 local body elections are out. BJP, Congress, and Shiv Sena secure key councils in Gadchiroli, Gondia, and other districts. Get full details and analysis here.
BJP takes early lead in Maharashtra's Raigad and Palghar local body elections 2025, winning several municipal council and nagar panchayat seats. Full results and analysis here.
NCP and BJP secure key victories in the 2025 Maharashtra municipal council elections for Akola and Washim districts. Full results and analysis here.