Five AIMIM councillors in Akot have backed Jiten Barethia, son of BJP leader Ramchandra Barethia, for nominated councillor post, sparking opposition criticism and reigniting political tensions.
Unlikely partnerships between BJP-Congress and BJP-AIMIM in Maharashtra's Ambernath & Akot civic polls highlight the contrast between national polarization and local pragmatism. Read the full analysis.
Following a sharp rebuke from CM Fadnavis, BJP abandons its controversial AIMIM alliance in Akot. The party forms a new multi-party front, 'Akot Vikas Manch,' securing power with a politically incongruous coalition. Read the full story.
Hundreds of Sonowal Kachari community members protested in Dibrugarh, demanding immediate elections for their autonomous council, which has been without a democratic mandate for 23 months. Read more about their demands.
Uttarakhand High Court directs petitioner to submit evidence against Medical Council chairman within six weeks. Govt must act and report progress. 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.
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.
A controversial post-poll alliance between BJP and AIMIM in Akot's municipal council unraveled within hours after CM Devendra Fadnavis warned of action. The pact exposed ideological fault lines and triggered disciplinary notices.
A brief proposal for a BJP-AIMIM alliance in Akot has reignited claims of a tacit electoral understanding. Opposition leaders allege a conspiracy to split secular votes. Read the full analysis.
Congress suspends Ambernath block chief and 12 councillors for allying with BJP. BJP-AIMIM pact in Akot collapses after Fadnavis warning. Political maneuvering in Maharashtra civic bodies exposed.
A controversial BJP-AIMIM alliance in Akola's Akot town collapsed within hours of CM Devendra Fadnavis's public warning. BJP issues show-cause notice to its MLA. Details inside.
The Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI) will hold its crucial National Council meeting in Mangaluru on January 20-21. The gathering will strategize for upcoming elections and address key national issues. Read more.
Maharashtra BJP chief issues show-cause to MLA Prakash Bharsakhale for allying with AIMIM in Akot council polls, as CM Fadnavis warns against Congress, AIMIM ties. Get the latest political updates.
Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Shinde criticizes BJP's local body alliances with Congress in Ambernath and AIMIM in Akot, asking the party to explain the ideological contradictions. Read the full story.
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 CM Devendra Fadnavis directs BJP to immediately break local-level alliances with Congress and AIMIM ahead of municipal council elections, calling them 'not acceptable'. 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.
BJP's electoral pact with AIMIM for Akot civic polls ignites controversy, challenging its 'party with a difference' image. Details on the deal and reactions inside.
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.
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.
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.
Hungarian PM Viktor Orban publicly shames EU allies, accusing them of turning meetings into 'war councils' focused on defeating Russia instead of securing peace. Read the full story.
Saudi Arabia expressed 'disappointment' and warned the UAE over supporting separatists in Yemen. It demands Emirati forces leave within 24 hours. Read the full details.
Saudi Arabia has formally warned the UAE, alleging its involvement with Yemeni separatists. This major rift threatens Gulf unity and the Yemen peace process. Read the full report.
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.
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.
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 emerged as the single largest party in Yavatmal's municipal council elections, but the president posts were split between BJP, Congress, and both Shiv Sena factions. Explore the detailed results and key contests.