BJP delays its first candidate list for Pune Municipal Corporation polls to manage internal dissent and finalize a seat-sharing pact with Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena. Over 2,300 aspirants interviewed.
Gangster Bandu Andekar, escorted by police, attempted to file nomination for PMC polls but failed due to incomplete documents. His family members also could not submit papers. Details inside.
Water supply in Pune's Kothrud-Karvenagar & Baner-Balewadi areas disrupted for 2nd day. PMC repairs 1000mm pipeline. Supply to resume fully by Sunday. Tankers deployed. Read details.
Ponda Municipal Council identifies 12 pay parking spots to combat severe traffic snarls. Fees set at Rs 5/hr for two-wheelers, Rs 10/hr for four-wheelers. Read the full plan here.
Ponda Municipal Council introduces pay parking at 12 key locations, charging Rs 5/hr for two-wheelers and Rs 10/hr for four-wheelers, aiming to reduce long-term parking and traffic jams.
Gangster Bandu Andekar & family, accused in Ayush Komkar murder, filed incomplete PMC poll nominations from prison. Court allowed bid with conditions. Details inside.
Shiv Sena workers in Pune protest after BJP offers just 15 seats for the 165-seat PMC polls. Party leaders convey disappointment to Eknath Shinde. Read the full story on the alliance tensions.
Patna Municipal Corporation sets up 953 beds in shelters with food & blankets as temperatures plummet. Over 10,761 people have taken refuge. Read how the city is battling the cold wave.
As PMC elections approach, candidates offer land draws, bicycles, and pilgrimage tours. NCP's Tingre gives land to women, while BJP's Patil offers trips. Experts warn this distracts from civic issues.
Pune's residential areas like Kalyaninagar & Baner face chaos from pubs in housing zones. Residents cite noise, safety issues & crippled infrastructure. Read about their fight for peace.
Ahead of PMC elections, Wagholi residents demand solutions for water, traffic, and infrastructure. Their 40-point charter seeks accountability from corporators for a better quality of life.
Aam Aadmi Party announces solo run for Pune Municipal Corporation elections, focusing on development. Kejriwal, Mann, Sisodia named star campaigners. Details inside.
Pune's civic polls witness unprecedented campaign strategies with candidates offering land plots, SUVs, and Thailand trips in lucky draws. Analysts warn of a transactional democracy. Read more.
BJP gears up to finalize candidates for Pune civic polls, aiming for 100+ seats. Shiv Sena expresses discontent over delayed seat-sharing talks. Get the latest political updates from Pune.
In Nagpur's Wadi and Godhani local polls, family equations proved decisive. A husband-wife duo won as corporators, while Congress and BJP relied on generational ties. Voters prioritized personal credibility over party lines.
Shiv Sena (UBT) confronts a major challenge in Pune as most of its former corporators defect to BJP, Congress, and NCP ahead of the crucial PMC elections. Can Uddhav's camp recover?
NCP(SP) members in Pune demand MLA Bapu Pathare's removal from candidate selection panel after his son joins BJP, citing conflict of interest. State leadership refuses.
A total of 5,098 nomination forms were collected across Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad municipal areas on the first day. No formal filings yet as parties finalize candidates. Details inside.
Major political parties in Pune are holding back candidate announcements for the January 15 PMC elections to prevent rebellion and poaching. Nomination filing begins Tuesday. Read the full strategy.
Pune Municipal Corporation expects Rs 200 crore yearly revenue from building permissions in merged villages, easing financial strain and funding crucial infrastructure like sewage and water projects. Read more.
Nomination filing for Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad civic elections begins December 24. Parties finalize alliances as 15 PMC and 8 PCMC offices open for candidates. Read key details.
The 2026 civic elections in Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad are set for a fierce contest between BJP and NCP. With poaching of leaders and delayed polls, the political duel intensifies. Read the full analysis.
Residents of Pisoli, Undri, Mohammadwadi & NIBM Road in Pune demand water, roads & sewage before PMC elections. Read their charter of demands.
In a major pre-poll boost for BJP, several key leaders from NCP, NCP (SP), and Shiv Sena (UBT) joined the party in Mumbai. The move, just weeks before PMC nominations, reshapes Pune's political landscape. Read more.
With less than a month for PMC elections, aspirants across parties are finalizing manifestos focusing on water, health, and traffic. Read how they plan to connect with Pune's voters.
Patna Municipal Corporation reclassifies 19 roads, raising residential & commercial property taxes. Over 5,000 households affected. Door-to-door campaign for compliance starts Monday.
Pune faces severe traffic jams due to 678 incomplete 'missing link' roads. PMC prioritizes 33 projects, but land acquisition hurdles delay solutions. Read how this impacts daily commutes.
BJP in Pune is overwhelmed with over 2000 ticket aspirants for the 165 PMC corporator seats. The party, confident after recent electoral wins, treads carefully to finalize candidates and avoid rebellion before the January 15 polls.
Pune Municipal Corporation boosts Kamala Nehru Hospital with 100 new beds, 17 specialist doctors, and 60 sanitation workers to meet NMC norms and reduce referrals to Sassoon. Read about the major healthcare upgrade.
With 10 of Pune's 41 wards having over one lakh registered voters, candidates face a tight two-week campaign window for the January 15 civic polls. Key challenges in merged areas highlighted.