Political Clash in Maharashtra's Bhiwandi Sparks Tensions
A violent clash erupted between political workers in Bhiwandi, Maharashtra, leading to injuries and heightened political tensions in the region.
A violent clash erupted between political workers in Bhiwandi, Maharashtra, leading to injuries and heightened political tensions in the region.
The BJP emerged as the clear winner or single largest party in most of Maharashtra's 28 municipal corporations, while Congress, NCP factions, AIMIM, and local parties secured select pockets.
The BJP secured victories in 18 out of 29 municipal corporations in Maharashtra's 2026 elections, marking a significant political shift with key wins in major urban centers.
Maharashtra's municipal corporation election results are due tomorrow. Early voting saw a modest 6.98% turnout in Mumbai, with varied participation across wards. A complex web of political alliances across key cities sets the stage for a tense outcome.
Voting has started for the high-stakes civic polls in Maharashtra, with all eyes on the intense battle for control of Mumbai's municipal corporation. The elections are crucial for major political parties.
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Maharashtra's municipal elections see state-level alliances crumbling, replaced by local deals and solo fights across cities like Mumbai and Pune.
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Delhi Police arrest two more individuals in connection with the Turkman Gate violence case. The total number of arrests now stands at 11. Details on the ongoing investigation and charges.
Registration for MHT CET 2026 has commenced. Aspiring students for engineering, pharmacy & other UG courses in Maharashtra must apply online by February 12, 2026. Check eligibility, fee, and exam dates.
Karnataka government shifts investigation of Ballari New Year violence to CID, sparking political controversy. Get the latest details on the case and reactions.
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Police book 60 after mob attacks AIMIM rally in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, eggs thrown at cops. Force used to control situation. Latest updates on the political violence.
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.
Congress candidates Kaleem & Habib Qureshi, along with 60 others, booked for rioting after allegedly attacking AIMIM state president Imtiaz Jaleel's car in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. Police detain six, probe conspiracy claims.
Congress leader Sachin Sawant accuses BJP of divisive tactics, calling it a 'foolish' party for speaking without study on Mumbai's demographics. Read the full political clash.
An SP MP's name surfaces in the Turkman Gate violence probe. Delhi Police to question Mohibbullah Nadvi. Get the latest details on the investigation and political fallout.
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.
In a major political shift, Maharashtra Navnirman Sena leader Santosh Dhuri joins the BJP, citing ideological alignment. This move strengthens BJP's position ahead of crucial state elections.
Maharashtra BJP President Chandrashekhar Bawankule claims the NCP pioneered political defections in the state, sparking a war of words. Read the full political controversy.
A Karnataka Development Program meeting in Bengaluru turned violent as BJP MLA S. Suresh Kumar and Congress MLC K. Govindaraj came to blows. Police intervention was required to separate the politicians.
Political tensions boil over in Karnataka's Ballari as Congress and KRPP supporters clash violently, leaving one man severely injured. Details on the incident and police response.
Tensions flare in Karnataka's KGF as supporters of Congress MLA Bharath Reddy and BJP's Janardhana Reddy clash over a banner. Police intervene to control the situation. Read the full report.
Maharashtra saw over 32.7 lakh new vehicle registrations in 2025, a 13.5% annual increase. Mumbai alone added 3 lakh vehicles, intensifying traffic and pollution woes. Explore the full data breakdown.
Former NIA Director General Sadanand Vasant Date is the new Maharashtra DGP. Get the details on his appointment, career, and the challenges ahead.
Political alliances in Maharashtra are in disarray as parties finalize strategies for the crucial civic polls across 29 municipal corporations. Key players like BJP, Shiv Sena, and NCP face internal and external challenges.
Disgruntled BJP ticket aspirants chased vehicles carrying nomination forms in Nashik, highlighting the intense internal strife plaguing Maharashtra parties ahead of civic polls. Read the full report on the unfolding political drama.