Telangana's ambitious 'Rising-2047' plan, backed by Penn World Table data, targets an 11% GDP growth rate to become a $3 trillion economy. Discover the strategies for FDI, municipal bonds, and skilling.
In Telangana's second phase of gram panchayat elections, 415 sarpanches and 8,304 ward members were elected unanimously. Kamareddy district leads in uncontested wins. Details from SEC inside.
Kerala gears up for the 2025 local body polls as the State Election Commissioner confirms all preparations are complete. Key details on dates, security, and voter lists inside.
Scrutiny for Punjab's Panchayat Samiti elections concludes with 206 candidates in the fray. Voting on June 9, results on June 11. Key details on nominations and process.
Despite legal hurdles stalling the 42% BC reservation in Telangana's local body polls, major parties are informally backing BC candidates. The High Court stay and pending Presidential assent create a complex electoral scenario. Read more.
Punjab Congress announces boycott of upcoming panchayat elections after a party sarpanch was attacked in Amritsar. Demands arrest of culprits and security for candidates.
Phase-III of Telangana panchayat elections sees a surprising lack of candidates for 11 sarpanch and 100 ward member posts. Nagarkurnool district records the highest gaps. Explore the details and implications.
Centre sanctions massive Rs 35,045-crore rail plan for Telangana, featuring 20 projects including 6 new lines and 14 doubling works across 2,165 km. Details inside.
Gudem village in Mancherial boycotts elections for 40+ years over ST seat reservations, leading to severe water scarcity, land devaluation, and job losses. Read how a political standstill cripples development.
A total of 64 nominations filed for Zila Parishad and 424 for Block Samiti seats in Jalandhar district. Polling scheduled for July 10. Get the full candidate list and details here.
Telangana High Court cites constitutional bar under Article 243-O, refuses to stop gram panchayat elections despite petitions on flawed seat reservations. Get the full legal details here.
749 nominations filed for Zila Parishad & Block Samiti polls in Patiala amid allegations of nomination papers being snatched & torn. Six police cases registered. Details inside.
In a significant development, the first phase of Telangana's gram panchayat elections sees 395 sarpanchs elected unanimously. Get the full details on withdrawals and uncontested wins here.
Violence erupted in Punjab as Congress, SAD, and AAP workers clashed during the final day of filing nominations for zila parishad and panchayat samiti polls. Details inside.
Telangana High Court dismisses petition seeking quo warranto against 32 district collectors over BC reservation reduction in panchayat polls. Bench questions petitioner's motive.
BJP candidate D Soniya Gandhi, 33, is contesting from Nallathani ward in Munnar panchayat, Idukki district. A strategic move in Kerala's political landscape. Read more.
A petition filed in Punjab & Haryana High Court alleges police interference in panchayat elections. The court seeks government response by July 18. Read the full details.
Nagpur administration implements fortress-like security for 27 EVM strongrooms after High Court stays local body poll results declaration until December 21. Details on multi-layered security inside.
In Telangana's gram panchayat elections, voters prioritize roads, water, and school facilities over state welfare schemes. Candidates focus on door-to-door campaigns as major parties keep a low profile. Read more.
Aam Aadmi Party announces candidates for delayed zila parishad & panchayat samiti elections in Chandigarh. Results on Dec 17. Key test ahead of 2027 assembly polls.
Three candidates file nominations for Phagwara Block Samiti elections in Jalandhar. Scrutiny on July 10, withdrawals by July 12, and voting on July 17. Get the latest updates.
Political parties in Jalandhar district are in a last-minute rush to finalize candidates for the upcoming panchayat samiti and zila parishad elections, with nominations closing on May 7. Key details inside.
In Kozhikode's Edachery panchayat, Congress's T K Motilal contests against his CPM brother T K Subash. Their parents, Congress loyalists, named them after party icons. Read this unique political family story.
Nagpur district's municipal council elections saw high drama with cash distribution allegations in Kamptee and voter list chaos in Godhani. Read about the security measures and heartwarming voting stories.
Telangana High Court directs batch of petitions challenging gram panchayat seat reservations to a division bench. Petitioners argue seats reserved for non-existent populations.
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.
Supreme Court dismisses petition challenging delimitation for Maharashtra's local bodies, refuses to delay elections. Bench warns against pleas stalling polls.
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.
Maharashtra State Election Commission plans a meeting on Dec 4 to discuss holding 29 municipal corporation elections before rural local body polls, following a Supreme Court directive. Read the latest updates.
A look back at the last Maharashtra municipal council and nagar panchayat elections in Jalgaon, Ahmednagar, Dhule, and Nandurbar. Key insights for the upcoming 2025 polls. Get the full analysis here.