Vidarbha Civic Polls: BJP Gains Nagpur, Loses Ground Elsewhere
Municipal election results in Vidarbha show a fragmented verdict. BJP strengthens hold in Nagpur but faces setbacks in Akola, Amravati, and Chandrapur. AIMIM makes debut with 21 seats.
Municipal election results in Vidarbha show a fragmented verdict. BJP strengthens hold in Nagpur but faces setbacks in Akola, Amravati, and Chandrapur. AIMIM makes debut with 21 seats.
Akola Municipal Corporation elections result in a hung house with BJP as largest party but lacking majority. Congress revival and smaller parties' gains set stage for coalition talks.
Results for the Akola Municipal Corporation elections show a neck-and-neck contest between BJP and Congress, with the Maha Vikas Aghadi making significant inroads.
Municipal corporation elections in Amravati, Chandrapur, and Akola witnessed moderate voter turnout around 40% amid EVM failures, voter list issues, and sporadic law-and-order incidents.
Civic elections in Chandrapur, Amravati, and Akola are underway, with intense campaigning and rebel candidates challenging party strategies. Voters will decide amid multi-cornered contests and internal party divisions.
The 2017 elections for the Akola Municipal Corporation saw intense political competition, shaping local governance in Maharashtra. This article revisits the key events and outcomes from that period.
Iran's Isfahan governor confirms 30 security forces killed in foreign-backed riots. Details on the attack, casualties, and official statements revealed. Read the full report.
Former Maharashtra minister Gulabrao Gavande suffered a heart attack in Akola, was rushed to Nagpur for advanced angioplasty. Senior cardiologist confirms he is out of danger. Read for details on his health and political reactions.
India expresses concern over communal incidents in Bangladesh, calls for firm action. Official spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal reiterates India's stance on stability and ties.
Nayak Vaibhav Shrikrishna Lahane from Akola's Kapileshwar village died while serving in Kupwara, Jammu and Kashmir. His last rites with full military honours will be held on Friday. Read more.
Maharashtra Congress vice-president Hidayat Patel was stabbed to death in Akola. The accused, Ubed Patel, claims the murder was triggered by Patel's opposition to his relationship. Police reveal the knife was bought in Hyderabad.
Thousands paid respects to Congress leader Hidayat Patel in Akola. Police deployed heavy security for the funeral procession amid a tense pre-election environment. Read more.
A political alliance between BJP and AIMIM in Maharashtra's Akot town collapsed within hours of CM Devendra Fadnavis's public warning. BJP issued a show-cause notice to its MLA. Read the full story.
Jamaat-e-Islami Hind serves legal notice to CPM leader A K Balan demanding Rs 1 crore and apology for 'Islamophobic' remarks linking them to Marad riots. Details inside.
Maharashtra's local poll season turns violent with the murder of Congress VP Hidayat Patel in Akola and attacks on Shiv Sena candidates in Mumbai. Police investigate multiple incidents ahead of January 15 elections.
Senior Congress leader Hidayat Patel was brutally murdered in Akola's Pushyani village. The killing has triggered massive protests, political condemnation, and serious questions over Maharashtra's law and order. Read the full story.
A Delhi riots accused files bail plea citing parity after Supreme Court grants relief to others. The case involves arson in Bhajanpura in February 2020. Read the latest developments.
Maharashtra Congress vice president Hidayat Patel succumbed to stab wounds in Akola. Police arrested Ubed Patel, who blamed the leader for a 2019 murder. Read the full investigation details.
Maharashtra Congress vice president Hidayatullah Patel succumbs to stab wounds after an attack at a mosque in Akola. Police investigation underway.
Maharashtra Congress vice president Hidayatullah Patel was fatally stabbed after offering namaz at a mosque in Akola. The accused has been arrested. Details on the shocking political murder.
Maharashtra Congress vice-president Hidayat Patel was brutally stabbed outside a mosque in Akola. The accused, arrested, cited an old dispute. Patel's condition remains critical.
Maharashtra Congress VP Hidayat Patel critically stabbed after prayers in Akola. Police arrest suspect Ubed Patel, citing old dispute & political rivalry as motive. Read details.
Supreme Court denies bail to Umar Khalid & Sharjeel Imam in 2020 Delhi riots case, grants bail to 5 others. Read the full analysis of the verdict and its implications.
The Supreme Court has rejected bail pleas of Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam in the Delhi riots conspiracy case, while granting relief to five others. Read the full details and legal implications here.
Supreme Court grants bail to Fatima Haider and three others in a Delhi riots case, imposing 11 stringent conditions. Read the full details and legal implications here.
Supreme Court grants bail to 5 accused in Delhi riots conspiracy case but denies it to Umar Khalid & Sharjeel Imam. 11 strict conditions imposed, including travel bans and social media restrictions. Read the full details.
The Supreme Court has rejected bail for activist Umar Khalid in the Delhi riots conspiracy case. He tells his partner 'jail is my life now.' Read the full details of the court's decision and its implications.
Supreme Court denies bail to Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam in the 2020 Delhi riots 'larger conspiracy' case, citing their 'higher footing'. Five co-accused granted conditional bail. Details inside.
Supreme Court grants bail to five accused in 2020 Delhi riots conspiracy case, denies bail to Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam citing their 'central role'. Details inside.
Supreme Court rejects bail for Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam in the 2020 Delhi riots conspiracy case, while granting relief to five others. Details inside.