Pune Civic Polls: Nomination Rush as Parties Delay Lists
With the nomination deadline approaching, Pune's political aspirants remain in limbo as major parties delay candidate lists. Read about the last-minute scramble and the election schedule.
With the nomination deadline approaching, Pune's political aspirants remain in limbo as major parties delay candidate lists. Read about the last-minute scramble and the election schedule.
With only 48 hours left, Nagpur's civic election scene remains subdued as political parties tightly control nominations. Over 6,400 forms procured but only 21 filed, revealing intense behind-the-scenes bargaining. Read the full analysis.
Crucial seat-sharing negotiations between NCP (SP) and NCP for the Pune Municipal Corporation elections have failed. Polling for 29 Maharashtra civic bodies is set for January 15.
JD(S) patriarch H D Deve Gowda states alliance with BJP is 'difficult' for urban local body polls but will continue for Assembly & Lok Sabha. Read the latest Karnataka political news.
TMC's Abhishek Banerjee launches a massive 'connect and dialogue' outreach plan ahead of the 2026 West Bengal elections, addressing 15,000 party workers in a virtual meet.
Nominations for Nashik Municipal Corporation elections surge, with 24 candidates filing papers. Key dates: Scrutiny on Dec 31, withdrawal by Jan 2. Get the latest updates on the civic polls.
Bengal LoP Suvendu Adhikari pledges unwavering commitment to BJP, stating he will not contest 2026 assembly polls if asked, focusing solely on campaigning for a united fight against TMC.
TMC's Abhishek Banerjee to hold crucial virtual meetings with party booth agents, focusing on tight-margin seats and voter list revisions. Key strategy ahead of elections.
Humayun Kabir's Janata Unnayan Party drops Ballygunge candidate Nisha Chatterjee within a day, citing inappropriate social media posts. Chatterjee threatens defamation case, alleges party's secular promise is a sham. Read the full story.
Nagpur Municipal Corporation election process begins after 3-year administrator rule. 1,992 nomination forms collected on first day. Read about the political buzz and key zones.
Bharatpur MLA Humayun Kabir announces a new political party and plans to contest from two assembly seats in Murshidabad, days after a significant religious event. Read the full story.
Maharashtra Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis hails BJP's performance in local body polls, attributing success to collective effort and a development-focused campaign. Key wins noted in Nagpur, Mumbai.
After 2025 wins in Delhi & Bihar, BJP eyes 2026 state polls. Key contests in West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam & Puducherry. Analysis of stakes, alliances & SIR factor.
Nagpur Municipal Corporation releases prabhag-wise polling booth list for 2025 civic elections. 24.83 lakh voters to cast votes at 3,004 booths. Key battlegrounds identified. Read more.
The deferred second phase of municipal elections across Vidarbha concluded largely peacefully. Voter turnout varied across districts, with minor glitches and one clash reported. Results today will shape local political fortunes.
Trinamool Congress activists staged a protest at Burdwan railway station after 55 motorcycles arrived from Bihar, addressed to a BJP leader. TMC alleges poll intimidation, while BJP says bikes are for party work. Read the full story.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi accuses TMC of 'maha jungle raj' in Bengal, promising to end corruption and appeasement. Read his full statement and political implications.
PM Modi addresses a rally in Nadia's Taherpur, focusing on Matua community concerns over 'unmapped' voters and inaugurating key highway projects worth Rs 3,200 crore. Read more.
Aam Aadmi Party dominates Amritsar's rural body elections, securing a massive mandate. Read the full analysis of the results and their political implications.
West Bengal govt's business conclave attracts Rs 43,000+ crore investment pledges from JSW, ITC, Ultratech & others. Major projects in power, manufacturing & hospitality announced. Read details.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah will visit West Bengal on December 29-30 to assess BJP's poll readiness and strategy, following PM Modi's December 20 rally in Nadia. Details inside.
GSI surveys reveal 9 potential gold sites & rare earth deposits in West Bengal. Details on Purulia-Bankura belt, resource estimates, and political hurdles. Read the full report.
Political parties in Nashik are in a frenzy as the NMC elections approach. Voting is on Jan 15 for 122 seats across 31 wards. BJP and NCP lead candidate interviews. Get the latest updates.
Major political parties in Nashik have begun interviewing over 2000 prospective candidates for the Jan 15 civic polls. BJP leads with 950 applications. Get the latest updates on candidate selection.
West Bengal's voter list sees a massive deletion of over 5.8 lakh names. Our analysis of 2019, 2021, and 2024 poll data reveals the state's shifting political trajectory and its implications for future elections.
As Maharashtra gears up for crucial municipal corporation elections in January 2025, we analyze if the BJP can hold its 2017 dominance amidst fractured alliances and party splits. Read the full analysis.
The Election Commission publishes West Bengal's draft electoral roll for 2026 Assembly polls. Learn how to check your name online/offline, key dates, and steps for discrepancies.
A mega recital of the Bhagavad Gita in Kolkata, attended by 5 lakh voices and BJP leaders, turned into a rallying cry for Hindu unity ahead of the state assembly elections. Read the full story.
Suspended TMC MLA Humayun Kabir reveals talks with AIMIM's Asaduddin Owaisi for a coalition in West Bengal's 2026 Assembly polls, aiming to be a 'kingmaker' against BJP and TMC. Read more.
Trinamool's Humayun Kabir claims conspiracies to disrupt a Bengal event linked to Babri Masjid's construction. He predicts Muslim candidates will win 90 seats in 2026 polls. Read the full story.