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BMC Poll 2026: Sena (UBT) Leads 60 Seats, Shinde Sena Trails at 26
Early trends in the BMC elections show Sena (UBT) leading in around 60 seats, far ahead of Eknath Shinde's Sena at 26, raising questions about Shinde's support in Mumbai.
Mumbai Seniors Brave Odds to Vote, Urge Youth Participation
Centenarians to nonagenarians across Mumbai turned out in force for elections, overcoming physical challenges with family help and volunteer support while highlighting voting as both right and responsibility.
Exit Poll: BJP-NDA Set for BMC Sweep in Mumbai
Axis My India exit poll projects BJP-led NDA winning 131-151 seats in BMC elections. UBT+ bloc gets 58-68, Congress alliance 12-16. Turnout lower than 2017.
Maharashtra SEC Waghmare Under Fire for Poll Issues
Maharashtra State Election Commissioner Dinesh Waghmare faces intense scrutiny amid controversies in municipal elections. Opposition demands suspension over alleged irregularities.
Bollywood Stars Vote in Mumbai BMC Elections
Akshay Kumar, Twinkle Khanna, Hema Malini, and other Bollywood celebrities exercised their voting rights in Mumbai's municipal corporation elections today, urging citizens to participate.
Hema Malini Votes in BMC Polls, Urges Citizens to Vote
Veteran actress and MP Hema Malini cast her vote in Mumbai for BMC Elections 2026. She urged citizens to vote for better infrastructure and security in the city.
Sachin Tendulkar Casts Vote in BMC Polls
Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar cast his vote in the BMC elections, emphasizing the importance of civic duty and encouraging citizens to participate in the democratic process.
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.
Nagpur Voters Boycott Polls Over Broken Infrastructure
Frustrated residents of Nagpur's Prabhag 2 announce election boycott over unfinished sewer lines and poor roads. Nearly 12,000 voters to abstain in protest.
AIMIM candidate booked for threatening Congress workers
An AIMIM candidate was booked for allegedly obstructing Congress campaigning in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. This follows a violent clash involving an attack on AIMIM leader Syed Imtiaz Jaleel's SUV. Police vow strict action.
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.
Pune: Sus-Baner Societies List 19 Demands for Poll Candidates
Over 30 housing societies in Pune's Sus-Baner area present a 19-point charter to PMC poll candidates, demanding better water, transport, safety, and an 'oxygen park'. Read their key demands.
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.
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.
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.
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.
UP Cuts Stamp Duty on Family Property Gifts
Uttar Pradesh Cabinet expands stamp duty concessions. Now, gifting commercial & industrial properties within family costs just Rs 5,000 stamp duty. Move aims to simplify & reduce cost of intra-family asset transfers.
Karnataka Expands Stamp Duty Relief on Gift Deeds
Karnataka government expands stamp duty exemption on gift deeds among family members to include commercial and industrial properties, boosting real estate transactions. Learn the new rules and benefits.
Steel Prices Jump After New Import Duty, Construction Hit
India's new safeguard duty on select steel imports has led to a sharp price rise of up to Rs 8,000 per tonne. Industry warns of a 2% increase in construction costs, impacting real estate and auto sectors. Read more.
Nagpur Women Balance Sankranti Festivities with Poll Duty
Women government employees in Nagpur face a clash as EVM distribution on Makar Sankranti, Jan 14, coincides with key festival rituals. Read how they are managing their dual responsibilities.
BMC Chief's 'Inadvertent Misreading' of SEC Order in HC
BMC Commissioner Bhushan Gagrani told Bombay HC that summoning court staff for poll duty was an 'inadvertent misreading' of SEC order. The court stayed the order and will clarify the law.
HC Rebukes BMC Commissioner Over Court Staff Poll Duty 'Error'
Bombay High Court demands explanation from BMC Commissioner Bhushan Gagrani for issuing directives to subordinate court staff for civic election duty. Next hearing in three weeks.
Fadnavis juggled calls to manage civic poll rebels at event
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis disclosed he was frequently on the phone persuading civic poll rebels to withdraw during a literary meet. He also paid attention to the speeches. Read the full story.
Police cases for 4 Nagpur headmasters refusing poll duty
Nagpur & Amravati crack down on election duty defaulters. Four headmasters face police complaints under new law, while 514 civic staff get show-cause notices. Read the full story.
Cigarettes, Tobacco Costlier from Feb 1 After Excise Duty Hike
Prices of cigarettes, bidis, and other tobacco products will rise from February 1, 2026, after the government imposes a new excise duty. Find out the latest tax rates and impact on consumers.
Cigarette, Gutkha Prices to Rise After Govt Excise Duty Hike
The Indian government has sharply increased excise duties on cigarettes and tobacco products from February 1, 2024. This move will lead to higher retail prices for consumers. Get all the details on the new rates and their impact.
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