Freebies Surge in Pune as Municipal Polls Near
As PMC elections approach, candidates offer land draws, bicycles, and pilgrimage tours. NCP's Tingre gives land to women, while BJP's Patil offers trips. Experts warn this distracts from civic issues.
As PMC elections approach, candidates offer land draws, bicycles, and pilgrimage tours. NCP's Tingre gives land to women, while BJP's Patil offers trips. Experts warn this distracts from civic issues.
Ahead of PMC elections, Wagholi residents demand solutions for water, traffic, and infrastructure. Their 40-point charter seeks accountability from corporators for a better quality of life.
The Maharashtra Congress has decided to contest the upcoming Pune Municipal Corporation elections independently, distancing itself from NCP factions to uphold its secular identity. Key details inside.
Pune Municipal Corporation initiates expert-led process to obtain Environment Clearance for the controversial Paud-Balbharati link road across Vetal Tekdi, following Supreme Court conditions. Read details.
Get the latest Pune news for December 25, 2025. Stay informed on civic updates, metro alerts, weather, and key political developments in the city. Watch the full video for details.
Pune's civic elections witness a new low as candidates offer land plots, SUVs, and Thailand trips in lucky draws. Analysts warn of a transactional democracy. Explore the shocking campaign strategies.
Nagpur Municipal Corporation elections see massive demand for nomination forms, but uncertainty over party tickets delays filings. Key zones like Hanuman Nagar lead the rush. Read the full analysis.
Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Commissioner issues notices to 1,329 election staff for missing compulsory training. Officials warn of action for violating election laws. Read more.
BJP gears up to finalize candidates for Pune civic polls, aiming for 100+ seats. Shiv Sena expresses discontent over delayed seat-sharing talks. Get the latest political updates from Pune.
Telangana High Court issues notice to state govt on petitions challenging merger of 27 municipalities into GHMC. Petitioners call ordinances unconstitutional. Next hearing on Jan 28, 2026.
Shiv Sena (UBT) confronts a major challenge in Pune as most of its former corporators defect to BJP, Congress, and NCP ahead of the crucial PMC elections. Can Uddhav's camp recover?
Former Shiv Sena (UBT) corporators Prithviraj Sutar and Sanjay Bhosale join BJP in Pune. Move aims to consolidate party's voter base in Kothrud and Yerawada ahead of civic polls. Read more.
A total of 5,098 nomination forms were collected across Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad municipal areas on the first day. No formal filings yet as parties finalize candidates. Details inside.
Chandigarh's municipal ward count remains at 35 as the delimitation committee finds no justification for change. Key details on the decision and its implications for local governance.
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.
Pune traffic police announce road closures and diversions in Camp area for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day celebrations. Plan your route from 7 PM onwards. #PuneTraffic #ChristmasPune
Pune NCP(SP) chief Prashant Jagtap offers to resign opposing a pre-poll alliance with Ajit Pawar's NCP for the January 15 civic polls. Get the latest political updates from Pune.
Major political parties in Pune are holding back candidate announcements for the January 15 PMC elections to prevent rebellion and poaching. Nomination filing begins Tuesday. Read the full strategy.
Pune Municipal Corporation expects Rs 200 crore yearly revenue from building permissions in merged villages, easing financial strain and funding crucial infrastructure like sewage and water projects. Read more.
Chandigarh Municipal Corporation initiates the mayoral election process for 2026, with a historic shift to open voting. All details on dates, procedure, and the general category reservation.
Maharashtra Municipal Council election results 2025 declared for Nanded and Latur. Get the full list of winning candidates and party-wise performance analysis here.
The State Election Commission's announcement of Nagpur Municipal Corporation polls has reignited political activity. Former corporators are hitting the streets to reconnect with voters after two years of administrator's rule. Read more.
Pune district gears up for vote counting of 14 municipal councils and 3 nagar panchayats on Sunday. 914 staff deployed with tight security. Get the latest updates here.
A look back at the 2022 results in Bhandara, Chandrapur, Hingoli, and Jalna ahead of the crucial 2025 Maharashtra local body elections. Key insights for the political battleground.
Get the latest updates from Pune on civic issues, traffic alerts, weather, and key political developments. Stay informed with the day's essential news summary.
Nagpur Municipal Corporation sets strict rates for campaign expenses, from tea to meals, as spending limit jumps 275% to Rs15 lakh per candidate for January 15 elections. Read how officials aim to ensure transparency.
Nashik Municipal Corporation finalises rate chart for election campaign items like tea, snacks, and T-shirts to ensure spending transparency. Learn about the new rules.
Pune marriage halls must now get a no-objection certificate from MPCB for annual PMC approval renewal. 272 venues face action for violating norms. Details inside.
With less than a month for PMC elections, aspirants across parties are finalizing manifestos focusing on water, health, and traffic. Read how they plan to connect with Pune's voters.
Pune shivers as minimum temperatures drop, with Pashan at 7.7°C. IMD scientist explains the cold wave's cause and forecasts similar conditions for 48 hours. Read for details on affected areas and the science behind the chill.