Maharashtra SEC Probes 68 Unopposed Civic Poll Wins
Maharashtra State Election Commission orders probe after 68 Mahayuti candidates win unopposed in municipal corporation polls. Details on the controversy and political reactions inside.
Maharashtra State Election Commission orders probe after 68 Mahayuti candidates win unopposed in municipal corporation polls. Details on the controversy and political reactions inside.
Mahayuti alliance secures 64 seats uncontested in Maharashtra municipal corporation elections ahead of January 15 polling. Key wins in Kolhapur, Pune, and other regions.
A truck driver in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar orchestrated the theft of an LPG cylinder-laden truck to recover money lost in online rummy. The crime branch has arrested three persons. Read the full story.
Nagpur Municipal Corporation elections see a compressed 10-day campaign. Candidates scramble for voter attention as big parties gain an edge. Read how the race against time unfolds.
After withdrawal deadline, intense campaigning begins across Marathwada's five municipal corporations. Key battles feature rebellion, fractured alliances & family contests. Get the full ward-wise analysis.
Nagpur's civic body elections face a logistical nightmare as voting on Jan 15 and counting on Jan 16 leave no room for rest or preparation. Officials call it a 'hodgepodge' that benefits big parties.
A tragic collision between a luxury bus and a truck on Samruddhi Expressway near Maliwada led to a fatal fire. One passenger died, others escaped with minor injuries. Read the full details of the early morning accident.
In a significant pre-poll development, seven candidates from the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena have been declared winners unopposed in the Thane Municipal Corporation elections. Read the full details and implications.
Mohali Municipal Corporation launches a strict drive against property tax defaulters. Major commercial & industrial units face sealing & auction if dues not cleared in 3-day grace period. Pay now to avoid action.
Nagpur Municipal Corporation elections heat up as 1,286 candidates remain after withdrawals. BJP and Congress scramble to manage rebellions that could decide key prabhag contests. Get the full analysis.
Enforcement Directorate seeks 'C' summary report from police in 2023 PMAY housing tender case from Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. Court closed the case in June 2024. Read the full details.
Allegations of nepotism rock Marathwada municipal elections as parties field children, relatives of MLAs & ministers. Grassroots workers resent sidelining. Key facts inside.
Mohali Municipal Corporation cracks down on major property tax defaulters, including GMADA with Rs 10 crore dues. Sealing and auction drive initiated. Pay now to avoid action.
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.
Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation issues a 3-day ultimatum to 26 agencies to remove 800 illegal hoardings after empanelment lapses. Failure to comply will lead to BMC action and cost recovery.
Ahead of Nashik Municipal Corporation elections on Jan 15, BJP drops 34 former corporators, fields 22 defectors from rival parties. Party focuses on 'winnability' to target 100+ seats.
BJP's internal crisis deepens in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar as denied ticket aspirants protest, vandalize leaders' cars. Hunger strike called off after mediation. Read the full story.
Senior Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Chandrakant Khaire refuses to campaign for ex-Congress mayor Abdul Rashid Khan, alleging unilateral decision by Ambadas Danve ahead of civic polls. Read more on the internal conflict.
BJP candidates elected uncontested in Kalyan-Dombivli, Navi Mumbai & Dhule municipal corporations. State party chief hails it as a 'supreme civic honour'. Read more.
BJP secures early victories in Kalyan-Dombivli civic polls as two women candidates elected unopposed. State leaders hail the success ahead of crucial municipal elections across Maharashtra.
BJP seals a tactical seat-sharing deal with Shiv Sena (Shinde) for Nagpur civic polls, but alliance crumbles in Amravati. Details on the political maneuvering inside.
In a bold move, BJP drops majority of its sitting corporators for Nagpur Municipal Corporation polls, prioritizing performance and new faces. Will this gamble pay off on January 15?
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar records a significant drop in murders in 2025, attributed to a 209% surge in NDPS cases. Police break the drug supply chain's backbone to curb violent crime.
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar civic polls witness chaos as denied aspirants protest. BJP worker attempts self-immolation, AIMIM faces road blockades. Full details on the political backlash.
The Mahayuti alliance in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar crumbles ahead of municipal elections. Shiv Sena cites BJP arrogance, while BJP blames Sena's escalating seat demands. Read the full breakdown.
Shimla's civic body faced a turbulent 2024 marked by development promises, public protests over water and parking, and political challenges. Explore the key events that defined the year.
Bombay High Court criticizes Thane, Navi Mumbai, Kalyan Dombivli, Bhiwandi-Nizampur corporations for failing to enforce laws against illegal constructions, warning thousands could have been prevented.
Over 14,000 tourists flooded Ellora Caves during Christmas weekend, causing severe crowd issues. ASI staff faced challenges as visitors climbed heritage structures. Experts call for regulated entry.
Shiv Sena workers protested outside minister Sanjay Shirsat's house, demanding the party break ties with BJP and contest municipal polls independently. Key wards emerge as flashpoints.
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.