Alliance talks between NCP factions in Pimpri-Chinchwad turn tense over seat-sharing demands. NCP (SP) seeks up to 23 seats, while BJP gears up to release its first candidate list on Sunday. Get the latest updates.
In a major political realignment, Ajit Pawar's NCP and Sharad Pawar's NCP-SP unite for the Pune Municipal Corporation elections. Explore the details of this strategic alliance and its impact on Maharashtra politics.
Pune NCP(SP) chief Prashant Jagtap offers to resign opposing a pre-poll alliance with Ajit Pawar's NCP for the January 15 civic polls. Get the latest political updates from Pune.
Ajit Pawar-led NCP wins 10 of 17 municipal councils in Pune district, consolidating local power after Lok Sabha setbacks. Analysis of what it means for the party split and BJP's growth.
Amadea Enterprises LLP, linked to Ajit Pawar's son, files a civil suit to cancel a Rs 300-crore Mundhwa land sale deed. The case involves 273 parties and follows an arrest by Pune EOW. Details inside.
Activists Anjali Damania & Vijay Kumbhar demand FIR against Parth Pawar & Dy CM Ajit Pawar's resignation over Pune land scam. They threaten PIL if no action. Read full details.
Bombay High Court dismisses PIL seeking CBI probe against Sharad Pawar, Supriya Sule, and Ajit Pawar over Lavasa project permissions. Court cites lack of evidence and delay in filing. Read the full details.
Mahayuti alliance dominates Maharashtra municipal council polls. CM Fadnavis says 75% nagar presidents from alliance. Shinde, Pawar credit ground work for victory. Read the full analysis.
Ajit Pawar's NCP faction secures a decisive victory in Baramati and Pune district civic polls, marking his dominance in the Pawar family stronghold. Read the full analysis.
Ajit Pawar-led NCP dominates the first municipal council election in Phursungi-Uruli Devachi, winning 19 seats. Mahayuti allies secure the rest, while MVA fails to open account. Read the full results and analysis.
Deputy CM Ajit Pawar proves his hold over Baramati as his NCP faction wins 35 seats in the municipal council elections. Read the full analysis of this key political battle.
Ajit Pawar-led NCP wins 10 of 17 local bodies in Pune district. The party secures a landslide in Baramati, while the Tambe-Thorat combine triumphs in Sangamner. Full results and analysis.
Ajit Pawar-led NCP wins 10 of 17 local bodies in Pune district, including a landslide in Baramati. Shiv Sena and BJP secure remaining seats. Key results from Sangamner and Angar detailed.
BJP clinches president posts in four out of five local bodies in Maharashtra's Latur district, with ally NCP winning the fifth. A significant boost for the ruling Mahayuti alliance.
In a major political shift, 20 former corporators from Pimpri-Chinchwad, including leaders from NCP, Shiv Sena (UBT), and Congress, join BJP. MLA Mahesh Landge calls it a 'strong response' to Ajit Pawar. Read the full story.
Seat-sharing talks for Nagpur Municipal Corporation polls hit a snag as Shiv Sena (Shinde) demands 50 seats, while NCP (Ajit Pawar) skips a crucial meeting with BJP. Read the latest on the alliance negotiations.
Deputy CM Ajit Pawar pledges no shortage of funds for Miraj's development, addressing NCP workers after taking charge of minorities and Waqf portfolios. Read his full assurance.
BJP's Chandrakant Patil reveals Amit Shah's push for BJP-Shiv Sena alliance in Maharashtra municipal elections. Key meetings and Muslim outreach discussed ahead of Jan 15 polls.
Congress explores alliance with Ajit Pawar's NCP for PCMC elections, seeking 20 seats. BJP faces defections and internal dissent over ticket distribution. Key political realignments shape the battle for 128 seats.
Political parties in Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad are conducting formal interviews for municipal election candidates, focusing on winnability and governance knowledge over loyalty. Read how this new trend is reshaping local politics.
Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule states FIR in Mundhwa land case was filed on deal basis, but police will probe deeper for other involvements. No one will be spared.
Maharashtra Sports Minister Manikrao Kokate resigns after Nashik court convicts him in a 1995 government flat tampering case. Deputy CM Ajit Pawar accepts resignation, citing party's commitment to rule of law.
Maharashtra minister Manikrao Kokate resigns after court upholds 2-year sentence in a 1995 forgery case for illegal flat allotment. Details on his political journey and controversies.
Maharashtra Cabinet minister Manikrao Kokate resigns after Nashik court sentences him in a 1995 EWS housing quota fraud case. Deputy CM Ajit Pawar accepts resignation, portfolios reallocated.
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut stated that any alliance between Sharad Pawar's NCP (SP) and Ajit Pawar's group would be indirect support for BJP. He plans to meet Sharad Pawar to discuss Pune polls. Read the full story.
Senior NCP leader Dharmaraobaba Atram dismisses immediate cabinet induction despite colleague Manikrao Kokate's legal troubles. He claims a 2027 promise. Get the full political analysis.
Opposition demands immediate disqualification of convicted minister Manikrao Kokate after his portfolio is reallocated. Calls grow for Maharashtra CM to take action. Read the full story.
Deputy CM Ajit Pawar assesses NCP's readiness for Pimpri Chinchwad civic polls, inducts leaders from BJP & Shiv Sena. Will the party reclaim its former stronghold?
Maharashtra Sports Minister Manikarao Kokate stripped of portfolios after Nashik court convicts him in 1995 flat allotment scam. Details on the case and political fallout inside.
Maharashtra Governor strips Minister Manikrao Kokate of all portfolios following fraud case. Portfolios reassigned to Ajit Pawar. Details on the political fallout inside.