Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has ordered a thorough investigation and stayed minority status certificates issued to 75 educational institutes following the death of Deputy CM Ajit Pawar. Opposition leaders allege corruption and demand acco
Pune corporators sharply criticize the standing committee's approval to divert Rs 5 crore from drainage funds for newly merged areas to Bhavani Peth wards, citing infrastructure neglect.
Nashik Municipal Corporation has constituted its 16-member standing committee, with BJP securing 9 seats. The panel includes members from Shiv Sena, UBT, and NCP, with an election for chairperson expected soon.
The Congress party secured a decisive victory in Telangana's urban local body elections, capturing most mayoral and chairperson posts through strategic alliances and cross-party support, marking a significant shift from previous polls.
West Bengal's Yuva Sathi scheme sees over 12 lakh applications, with Murshidabad district leading at 1.6 lakh registrations. The unemployment allowance initiative sparks political debate.
Former MLA and farmers' leader Shankaranna Dhondge has officially joined Shiv Sena, citing Deputy CM Eknath Shinde's pro-farmer stance as reminiscent of KCR's leadership. He announced plans for a major farmers' convention to formalize their entry into the
Former BJP MP Kirit Somaiya alleges a fake birth certificate racket in Nashik, with the mayor promising action within three months. He also comments on Tipu Sultan portrait row and past attacks.
Pune airport authorities plan to implement a 13-15 minute time-bound entry system for private vehicle pick-ups by February or March to reduce terminal congestion, with fines for delays.
A significant fire broke out in four warehouses in Pimple Gurav, Pune, on Monday afternoon, causing extensive damage to stored materials. Firefighters took two hours to control the blaze, with no injuries reported. The cause is under investigation.
The proposed Coimbatore budget for 2026-27 focuses on previously announced projects like pink parks and Noyyal riverfront development. AIADMK councillors staged a walkout, criticizing the lack of new initiatives and repeating old schemes.
Smaller parties' demands for specific seats, like Ottapidaram and Neyveli, are complicating alliance negotiations for DMK and NDA in Tamil Nadu, with potential impacts on grassroots campaigning.
Tamil Nadu Congress Committee president K Selvaperunthagai met AICC chief Mallikarjun Kharge in Bengaluru, submitting a report on internal discord sparked by MP B Manickam Tagore's remarks on power-sharing and seat demands.
Tensions escalate in Khera Bet village as protesters against alleged illegal mining compel workers to remove poclain machinery from the Satluj river, with administration defending desilting operations.
Coimbatore Corporation presents a Rs 126.21 crore deficit budget for 2026-27, emphasizing education, parks, and healthcare. Key allocations include school renovations, cricket training, and new dialysis centers.
Two senior BJP functionaries from Ward 8 in Vadodara have resigned, citing personal reasons, amid a controversy over alleged irregularities in a Karodiya real estate project involving agricultural land conversion and property tax assessment.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin inaugurated agricultural infrastructure worth ₹53 crore, including extension centers and cold storage, and presented awards to veteran actress M N Rajam and director S P Muthuraman.
In a dramatic turn of events, the BJP clinched the mayor's post in Karimnagar after the BRS decided to abstain from voting, breaking a four-day political stalemate. The victory marks a significant symbolic gain for the BJP in a key Telangana battleground
The Gujarat Legislative Assembly observed a two-minute silence and paid heartfelt tributes to six deceased former members on the opening day of its budget session in Gandhinagar.
BJP candidate C Muniraju has filed a petition to annul Congress MP Subba Reddy's election from Bagepalli, alleging electoral malpractice and seeking to be declared the winner.
Karnataka Congress leader Dinesh Gundu Rao clarifies that Shivakumar is a 'rail engine' driving the party, not a 'bande' or bullock, amid internal discussions on leadership roles.
Congress lawmakers in Karnataka have urged the state government to stop diverting funds allocated for SC/ST communities, citing concerns over departmental inquiries affecting promotions.
BRS secured chairperson and vice-chairperson posts in 17 municipalities in Telangana's indirect elections, while alleging Congress-BJP collusion in other areas. The party claims attempts to misuse administration in municipalities where it holds a majority
Traffic was severely disrupted in Chennai's Ashok Pillar area after an explosion in a milk lorry's cooling unit caused hundreds of packets to spill, creating a slippery hazard on the road.
Political tensions erupted across Telangana as Congress and BRS clashed over municipal chairperson posts, forcing election deferrals in 11 bodies due to protests and disputes.
Telangana BJP chief N Ramchander Rao highlights party's increased vote share and seats in municipal elections, while alleging collusion among opposition parties to block BJP's progress.
Congress secured the mayor's post in Nizamabad municipal corporation after 20 years through an alliance with AIMIM, despite BJP emerging as the single largest party with 28 seats.
In a stunning political upset in Bhainsa municipality, Nirmal district, independent candidates Tumolla Dattatri and Bibi Kuthija Siddiqui captured the chair and vice-chair positions with unexpected cross-party support.
Karnataka minister Priyank Kharge and BJP state president B Y Vijayendra engage in heated exchange over RSS influence and regional disparity in Kalyana Karnataka.
Auto drivers' union in Karnataka demands an ordinance to ban bike taxis, following a high court ruling allowing their operation as transport vehicles.
A CPM worker was brutally hacked by a five-member gang in Kozhikode's Perambra area, sustaining severe injuries. The party has accused the RSS of orchestrating the violent assault.