Maharashtra Polls: Minor Clashes, Mostly Peaceful Counting
Maharashtra's municipal election counting faced minor incidents in cities like Thane and Jalgaon, but police maintained peace overall. Legal action follows some clashes.
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Mumbai Civic Polls: BJP-Shiv Sena Lead in Early Trends
Counting for Mumbai municipal elections began Friday. Early trends show BJP and Shiv Sena ahead in 210 of 227 wards, with a saffron surge in Thane and Nagpur.
Thane Municipal Election 2026: Complete Winners List
The Thane Municipal Corporation election results for 2026 are out. Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde) and BJP (Devendra Fadnavis) secure key wins. Check the full list of winning candidates here.
Thane Civic Polls: Supporters Clash, Police Intervene
Supporters of Shiv Sena nominee Meenakshi Shinde and independent candidate Bhushan Bhoir clashed in Thane's Manpada area during civic polls, leading to police intervention and allegations of violence.
Thane Civic Polls 2026: Key Parties in Fierce Contest
The Thane Municipal Corporation election results for 2026 reveal a tight race among Shiv Sena, NCP, and VBA. Key leaders like Eknath Shinde, Devendra Fadnavis, and Uddhav Thackeray are closely monitoring the outcome as votes are counted.
Pune Election Officials Face 72-Hour Duty Marathon
Returning officers in Pune's municipal elections are working non-stop for 72 hours as polling and counting happen back-to-back, with many officials away from home for days.
Maharashtra 2016 Municipal Polls: Mumbai, Thane, Nashik Results
A look back at the 2016 Maharashtra municipal corporation elections, focusing on outcomes in 29 seats across Mumbai, Thane, Navi Mumbai, Kalyan-Dombivli, and Nashik.
KDMC Files FIR Against 80 School Staff for Election Duty Absence
Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation registers FIR against 80 Pawar Public School employees for missing mandatory election training ahead of civic polls. Officials warn of strict legal consequences for non-compliance.
FIRs Against Schools, Staff for Skipping Election Duty
Municipal corporations in Thane region file FIRs against private schools and staff for failing to report for mandatory election duty ahead of civic polls, citing obstruction of election process.
CITI Seeks Permanent Removal of 11% Cotton Import Duty
The Confederation of Indian Textile Industry urges the government to permanently scrap the 11% cotton import duty, warning it hurts competitiveness amid supply shortages.
Thane school to face criminal case for skipping poll duty
Thane Municipal Corporation registers criminal case against a private school for refusing to deploy teachers for election duty. Officials warn of strict action for absenteeism.
Thane Election: Shinde's Ultimate Legitimacy Test
Thane's political contest is a crucial test for Deputy CM Eknath Shinde's claim to Balasaheb Thackeray's legacy. As the city grapples with rapid growth and civic issues, the outcome will shape Maharashtra's political landscape. Read the full analysis.
Chemical Leak Halts Traffic in Thane for 2+ Hours
A major traffic jam hit Thane after a container leaked crude glycerin. Authorities rushed to the scene for cleanup. Read the full report on the incident and its impact.
Shiv Sena's Minakshi Shinde files police case over fake audio
Former Thane mayor Minakshi Shinde approaches police after a doctored audio clip goes viral. She denies allegations, calls it a smear campaign by rivals. Police examining complaints.
2,128 Thane civic staff skip poll training, face warning
Thane Municipal Corporation issues final warning to 2,128 employees who missed mandatory election training. Officials threaten criminal cases as crucial polls near. Read details.
Man on run for 8 months arrested for wife's murder in Thane
Thane Crime Branch nabs Anand Suryavanshi in Nashik for allegedly killing his wife over a property dispute in Ulhasnagar. He was evading arrest for eight months. Read the full story.
3-Year Jail for Thane Labourer in Night House Theft
A Thane court sentenced a 30-year-old labourer to rigorous imprisonment for stealing cash and jewellery worth Rs 32,000 from a sleeping family. Read the full details of the case and the police investigation.
Thane Police seize 638kg ganja, bust interstate drug racket
Thane Crime Branch arrests Telangana man, seizes cannabis worth over ₹2 crore. SUV packed with drugs intercepted near Kalwa. Police probe Andhra-Odisha supply chain.
Thane Civic Polls: AI Helps Candidates on Tight Budgets
In Thane's civic elections, candidates with limited funds are turning to AI to create hyper-local campaign videos for as low as Rs 500. Discover how technology is reshaping political outreach.
Thane Civic Polls: Old Guard Retains Grip on Key Wards
Ahead of Thane's January 15 civic polls, major parties bank on experience, re-nominating 29 sitting corporators in 11 crucial wards. Discover the strategy behind this safety-first approach.
Teachers demand rest day after gruelling election duty
Maharashtra teachers and school staff deployed on election duty work 30-35 hours straight, demanding a sanctioned paid rest day. The association cites exhaustion and late-night travel as major concerns.
Nagpur cancer patient lecturer faces poll duty on chemo day
A 56-year-old Nagpur lecturer, scheduled for chemotherapy on Jan 15, is forced into election duty. Despite appeals, her name remains on the list, risking FIR and job loss. Read her ordeal.
Nagpur cancer patient lecturer assigned poll duty on chemo day
A 56-year-old Nagpur lecturer, a cancer patient, is forced into election duty on her chemotherapy date despite appeals. Over 500 officials face notices for skipping training. Read about this bureaucratic insensitivity.
BJP's Thane Compromise: Fadnavis Explains Alliance Priority
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis reveals BJP accepted fewer seats in Thane civic polls to maintain Mahayuti unity and not disturb Eknath Shinde. Read the full political strategy.
Teachers on poll duty demand paid rest day in Mumbai
Mumbai school staff on election duty urge Maharashtra govt for a paid rest day, citing 30+ hour shifts and immediate return to school. Read their plea.
Businessman Held Captive, Robbed of Rs 2 Crore in Thane
A Karnataka businessman was kidnapped and held for days in Thane hotels, robbed of Rs 2 crore at gunpoint. Police have arrested the accused. Read the shocking details.
Customs Duty Amnesty Scheme Eyed for 2026-27 Budget
The government may introduce a customs duty amnesty scheme in Budget 2026-27 to resolve Rs 1.52 lakh crore in litigation. Read about the plan to slash duty slabs and fix FTA-related inverted duty structures.
Thane Polls: Shinde's Strength vs Thackeray Legacy
Thane's civic election on January 15 is a crucial test between Eknath Shinde's organisational might and the Thackeray cousins' emotional appeal. Get the full analysis of this high-stakes battle.
ASI Dies of Heart Attack on Duty in West Champaran
Assistant Sub-Inspector Ajay Kumar Pandey, 55, suffered a fatal heart attack while on Dial 112 duty in Bettiah. The dedicated officer was pronounced dead upon arrival at the hospital, sending shockwaves through the police force. Read the full story.
Skull, Bones Found in Abandoned Thane House, Police Probe
Shocking discovery in Dombivli as skeletal remains are found in an abandoned chawl house in Mhatre Nagar. Thane police have launched a detailed investigation into the mysterious find.
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