BJP's Neil Somaiya sees a clear path in Mumbai's Ward 107 after NCP(SP) candidate's rejection. Kirit Somaiya celebrates as Uddhav Sena, MNS, Congress avoid contest. Details on alliances and BJP's strategy.
NCP's Ajit Pawar confirms talks with Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena for an alliance in Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad civic polls to avoid vote division. Polling on Jan 15.
Key political players in Maharashtra's Vidarbha region struggled to nominate candidates for all Nagpur municipal wards, highlighting alliance pressures and internal issues. Discover the inside story.
Pune's civic polls descend into chaos as BJP-Shiv Sena alliance faces revolt over 16-seat offer. NCP factions swap symbols, while Congress alliance holds firm. Last-minute negotiations intensify before nomination withdrawal deadline.
NCP(SP) working president Supriya Sule confirms alliance with Ajit Pawar's NCP for Maharashtra civic polls, discusses seat-sharing and addresses Adani ties. Get the latest political updates.
China asserts it mediated India-Pakistan talks in May 2025, a claim New Delhi firmly rejects, stating issues were resolved through direct DGMO-level talks. Explore the diplomatic implications.
The Ajit Pawar-led NCP will contest nearly 100 Nagpur Municipal Corporation seats independently after failing to secure a seat-sharing deal with the BJP-led Mahayuti. Senior leader cites unmet demand for 40 seats as the reason.
Seat-sharing talks between Congress and NCP(SP) for Nagpur civic polls collapse after marathon negotiations. Disagreements over North Nagpur wards force parties to contest independently. Read the full breakdown.
The Mahayuti alliance of BJP, Shiv Sena, and NCP has collapsed across five municipal corporations in Marathwada, leading to a last-minute surge in nominations. Read about the seat-sharing disputes and political fallout.
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.
Seat-sharing talks between BJP and Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena fail for Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation polls. Both parties to contest independently, while alliance holds in Mumbai and Thane.
Congress, NCP (Sharad Pawar), and VBA finalise seat-sharing for Kalyan-Dombivli civic polls. Congress gets 55 seats, NCP(SP) 45, VBA 12. Alliance eyes Mayor's post. Read the full details.
After a bitter split, Sharad and Ajit Pawar's NCP groups form an alliance for Pune's civic polls. Political analysts see this as a potential first step towards a larger reconciliation in Maharashtra politics. Read more.
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.
Sharad Pawar's NCP suffers major setbacks in Mumbai as city unit chief Rakhi Jadhav joins BJP and other leaders defect to Ajit Pawar's faction. Political observers cite alliance failures and poor management as key reasons. Read the full analysis.
After prolonged negotiations, both NCP factions have sealed a seat-sharing pact for the crucial Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad municipal corporation elections scheduled for January 15. Read the full details of this political tie-up.
Frustrated by BJP's lack of communication, Shiv Sena and NCP form a separate alliance for Nashik Municipal Corporation polls. Seat-sharing talks to be finalized tonight. Read the full story.
US President Donald Trump and Russia's Vladimir Putin united against a temporary Ukraine ceasefire in a crucial call. They agreed to form security & economic groups. Details here.
Sharad Pawar's NCP(SP) and Ajit Pawar's NCP forge a limited alliance for Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad civic elections, targeting BJP. Polls on Jan 15. Read the full story.
As NCP factions unite for PCMC elections, BJP leaders express confidence in a landslide victory, targeting over 100 seats. Key details on candidate selection and alliance talks inside.
In a significant political move, the Ajit Pawar and Sharad Pawar-led NCP factions announce an alliance for the Pimpri-Chinchwad and Pune civic elections, marking a temporary reunion. Read the details and political implications.
In a significant political move, NCP and NCP(SP) have formed an alliance for the Pimpri-Chinchwad municipal elections. A similar attempt for Pune failed. Read the latest on Maharashtra politics.
After a bitter 2.5-year split, Ajit Pawar's NCP and Sharad Pawar's NCP(SP) form a tactical alliance for Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad civic polls. Driven by grassroots pressure and the threat of BJP expansion, this local pact aims to protect their political t
Ajit Pawar's NCP announces a crucial alliance with Sharad Pawar's NCP(SP) for the Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation elections, reuniting the party factions for the civic battle.
Uncertainty shrouds the BJP-Shiv Sena alliance for Amravati Municipal Corporation elections as seat-sharing talks fail. Polling is on January 15. Read the latest updates.
Guardian Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule says BJP-Shiv Sena (Shinde) seat-sharing talks for Nagpur are concluding. Candidate list to be sealed soon. Mahayuti alliance eyes over 51% vote share.
Deputy CM Ajit Pawar confirms NCP and NCP(SP) will contest PCMC elections together. Seat-sharing pact finalised, candidates announced. Details on the political reunion and its impact.
With the nomination deadline approaching, Pune's political aspirants remain in limbo as major parties delay candidate lists. Read about the last-minute scramble and the election schedule.
Ajit Pawar-led NCP announces 37 candidates for BMC polls, contesting solo despite Mahayuti alliance. AAP names 51, Congress-VBA tie-up finalizes. Key dates: Jan 15 voting, Dec 30 nomination deadline.
Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar announces alliance between NCP and Sharad Pawar's faction for upcoming civic elections, ending a bitter feud. Details on seat-sharing soon.