Mumbai Polls: Rs 47 Crore Seized, Gagrani Appeals for Voting
With Mumbai civic elections two days away, BMC reports confiscation of cash and drugs worth Rs 47.33 crore. Commissioner Bhushan Gagrani appeals for high voter turnout.
With Mumbai civic elections two days away, BMC reports confiscation of cash and drugs worth Rs 47.33 crore. Commissioner Bhushan Gagrani appeals for high voter turnout.
Maharashtra State Election Commission stops January Ladki Bahin stipend, citing model code for municipal elections. Opposition alleges voter sway. Read the full details.
Maharashtra State Election Commission stops govt from releasing advance 'Ladki Bahin' scheme funds as Makar Sankranti gift, citing model code of conduct. Key decision impacts beneficiaries.
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Maharashtra's Mukhyamantri-Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana sparks a major political row as Congress objects to Rs 3,000 payment timing before elections. Minister Bawankule defends the move. Read the full story.
Ulhasnagar Municipal Corporation suspends sanitation inspector Naresh Parmar for political endorsement via BJP-linked hoarding and WhatsApp. Action follows inquiry by Commissioner Manisha Awhale.
Maharashtra's decision to credit Rs 3,000 to women beneficiaries just before civic polls ignites a clash between Mahayuti and Congress over model code violation. Read the full details.
Maharashtra SEC Dinesh Waghmare states promises for a religion-based mayor breach model code. He assures protection for election officers from political backlash. Third phase of ZP polls before Jan 31.
Maharashtra Congress alleges BJP violated poll code by announcing Rs 3,000 Ladki Bahin payout before municipal elections. SEC to examine complaint. Key political clash ahead of polls.
A 25-year-old tuition teacher in Navi Mumbai was booked under BNS for obstructing police & SST election duty, damaging a camera. Read the full details of the Kharghar incident.
Thalapathy Vijay's film 'Jana Nayagan' faces a major hurdle. Censor issues and the looming election Model Code of Conduct threaten its Pongal release. Get the full story here.
Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu shares insights from a detailed code review of C++ generated by Anthropic's Claude AI. He highlights strengths in 'glue code' but notes need for human intervention. Read the full analysis.
Mumbai Police secure 680 licensed firearms ahead of elections to ensure violence-free polls. One FIR filed for non-compliance. Learn about the detailed security protocol.
Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation's surveillance team seized Rs 16.16 lakh unaccounted cash from a Mercedes near APMC market during election code. Read the full details of the seizure and investigation.
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann asks for live broadcast of his Jan 15 appearance before Akal Takht to explain remarks on Sikh code. He vows to present evidence.
The Election Commission revoked the suspension of Tarn Taran SSP Ravjot Kaur Grewal, imposed during the 2025 bypoll MCC. The decision followed a state proposal but denied retrospective effect. Read the full details.
Ahead of Nagpur Municipal Corporation elections, enforcement teams seize illegal liquor, drugs, and cash worth Rs 21 lakh. Model code violations reported across multiple prabhags. Read the full details.
Independent candidate Tejal Pawar accuses Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar of pressuring her to withdraw her BMC nomination. She alleges offers of crores, a flat, and BMC tenders. Speaker denies all claims.
Mumbai civic body deploys static, videography, and flying squads for strict Model Code of Conduct enforcement during BMC elections. Municipal Commissioner directs ward-wise vigilance.
JNU administration condemns 'inflammatory' slogans against PM Modi and Amit Shah raised on campus after Supreme Court's Umar Khalid bail verdict. University warns of strict action.
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee accuses Election Commission of illegally using mobile apps developed by BJP's IT cell for a survey. She demands an investigation into the alleged violation of the Model Code of Conduct.
Nagpur University's Pro-Vice-Chancellor post stays vacant a month after VC's appointment, raising academic concerns. VC cites Model Code of Conduct as a key reason for the delay. Read more.
Election surveillance teams in Nagpur confiscated Rs 9.4 lakh in cash from a vehicle near a cemetery. Occupants failed to explain the source, violating the model code of conduct. Read the full investigation details.
Akal Takht Jathedar summons Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann for Jan 15, 2026, citing 'anti-Sikh mentality' and an unverified video. Mann, a 'patit Sikh', must submit his response to the secretariat.
Congress demands EC action against Maharashtra Speaker Rahul Narvekar for 'EC tied to BJP's leash' remark. Complaint filed by Harshvardhan Sapkal alleges violation of Model Code of Conduct.
Rabale police register FIR against a man for allegedly threatening and defaming a Returning Officer during NMMC polls. The accused, a BSP supporter, is absconding. Read details.
Congress & Shiv Sena (UBT) accuse Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar of violating the model code of conduct and intimidating opposition candidates in Mumbai civic polls. Speaker denies allegations.
Mumbai's Municipal Commissioner Bhushan Gagrani warns of strict action for any negligence in BMC elections 2025-26. Read about the enforcement plans for a free and fair poll.
Maharashtra Congress demands criminal case against Speaker Rahul Narvekar over alleged threats to candidates. SEC seeks report from BMC. Video controversy erupts.