SC sets higher ethical bar for lawyers in council elections
Supreme Court says lawyers contesting Bar Council polls must uphold higher ethical values. Bench made prima facie observation on a Telangana candidate. Read the full story.
Supreme Court says lawyers contesting Bar Council polls must uphold higher ethical values. Bench made prima facie observation on a Telangana candidate. Read the full story.
NCP releases manifesto for BMC polls 2026, pledging 500 km of new roads, AI traffic management, and e-governance. Polling on January 15 for 29 civic bodies. Get the latest updates.
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis expresses strong displeasure over local BJP alliances with Congress & AIMIM in civic polls, orders them to be undone. Details inside.
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.
Key political parties in Maharashtra, including BJP, Shiv Sena, Congress, and NCP, have begun early preparations for the crucial 2026 municipal corporation elections. Get the latest updates on manifestos and strategies.
Panvel court rejects anticipatory bail for NCP's Sudhakar Ghare & Bharat Bhagat in Mangesh Kalokhe murder. 11 arrested, 1 minor detained. Details on the political crime in Raigad.
BJP's Chandrashekhar Bawankule defends unopposed municipal elections, calling them a sign of development-oriented consensus. He counters opposition criticism, citing examples from gram panchayats.
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.
Raigad police arrest two contract killers in the murder of Mangesh Kalokhe. Key conspirator Ravindra Devkar confesses to hiring killers due to political rivalry. Read the latest updates.
Khalid Qureshi, arrested for robbing a senior citizen in Pune, confesses to taking 'supari' to kill Shiv Sena's Mangesh Kalokhe. Police name NCP candidate Urmila Devkar as prime accused. Read the full investigation details.
Navi Mumbai International Airport will house the region's first IMD weather observatory, improving local forecasts and aviation safety. The new facility will complement the existing aerodrome station.
Pune and Raigad districts enforce traffic diversions and heavy vehicle bans from Dec 30 to Jan 1 to manage holiday crowds and prevent gridlocks. Essential vehicles exempted.
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.
A rare Lappet Moth species, Streblote siva, was documented for the first time in Raigad district, Maharashtra. The discovery highlights crucial biodiversity and ecological roles of moths.
Nine arrested for murder of ex-councillor Mangesh Kalokhe in Raigad. NCP's Urmila Devkar is prime accused. Family alleges police inaction despite threats. Read the full investigation details.
Raigad police arrest eight, including political rival Urmila Devkar, for murder of ex-councillor Mangesh Kalokhe. Case to be tried in fast-track court. Read the full details.
Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde meets family of slain Mangesh Kalokhe, vows strict action. Raigad police arrest main accused as political blame game erupts.
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.
Maharashtra's BJP and Congress hold key meetings on Dec 25 to finalize candidates for crucial municipal corporation elections. Get the latest political strategy updates.
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.
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis credits BJP's development agenda for historic win in municipal council polls. BJP doubles its tally, winning 3325 of 6952 seats. Read the full analysis.
BJP faces backlash as all six members from a single family, including the presidential nominee, lose the Loha municipal council elections in Nanded. NCP sweeps the polls. Read the full analysis.
BJP candidate Ajay Agrawal clinches the Kamptee municipal council president post by a razor-thin margin of 103 votes. Congress alleges suspicion as BJP secures a crucial local victory in Nagpur district.
BJP's Ajay Agrawal wins Kamptee municipal council president seat by a razor-thin margin of 103 votes, ending a 40-year wait. Congress alleges suspicious vote changes in the high-stakes Nagpur election.
Congress secures decisive victory in Chandrapur municipal polls, winning 7 of 10 council president posts. The results mark a significant erosion of BJP's urban bastion in eastern Vidarbha. Read the full analysis.
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.
BJP secures clear majorities in Gadchiroli, Desaiganj, and Armori municipal councils. CM Devendra Fadnavis's direct involvement credited for the victory. Read the full analysis.
BJP-led Mahayuti dominates Maharashtra civic polls, winning 207 of 288 council president posts. CM Fadnavis calls it the biggest local election win in 25 years. Details inside.
Ajit Pawar's NCP faction secures a decisive victory in Baramati and Pune district civic polls, marking his dominance in the Pawar family stronghold. Read the full analysis.