Zohran Kwame Mamdani, set to become New York City's first Muslim mayor, will use the Quran for his swearing-in ceremony on January 1, 2025. This historic moment reflects the city's growing diversity.
Zohran Kwame Mamdani, son of renowned writer Mahmood Mamdani, is set to become the 110th Mayor of New York City. Read about this historic moment for the Indian diaspora.
Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria plans to advocate for extending the Chandigarh mayor's tenure from one year to 2.5 or 5 years. Read about the potential changes and key civic updates.
BJP quietly issued AB forms post-midnight for BMC polls, avoiding a formal list. The strategy, causing internal dissent over ticket distribution to newcomers and denial to seniors, reveals party unease ahead of crucial Mumbai civic elections.
In a major political shift, Kathmandu's Balendra Shah and Dhangadhi's Gopal Hamal forge an alliance ahead of Nepal's 2024 elections, signaling a youth-driven revolt against established parties. Read more.
Fearing internal rebellion, BJP opts for personal calls to Pune civic poll candidates instead of a public list. With 2500+ aspirants for 165 seats, party treads carefully. Details inside.
Jeremy Renner reveals the emotional weight behind the Season 4 finale of 'Mayor of Kingstown,' discussing Merle Callahan's death and the crucial brotherly bond. Dive into the spoiler-filled details.
In a major political shift, Nepal's Rastriya Swatantra Party and Kathmandu Mayor Balen Shah forge a pact, presenting him as the next Prime Ministerial candidate. Details inside.
Senior BJP leader V V Rajesh sworn in as Mayor, marking BJP's first mayoral win in Kerala. The party ended LDF's 45-year rule in the city corporation. Read more.
In a landmark political shift, BJP's VV Rajesh is elected Mayor of Thiruvananthapuram, marking the party's first major urban governance win in Kerala. Read the full story.
BJP State Secretary VV Rajesh elected as the first-ever BJP Mayor of Thiruvananthapuram Corporation, securing 51 votes in a historic win. Read the full story.
BJP announces VV Rajesh as Mayor candidate for Thiruvananthapuram Corporation after historic win, ending 45 years of Left rule. Asha Nath is Deputy Mayor pick. Read details.
BJP selects former district chief V V Rajesh as its Mayoral candidate for Thiruvananthapuram Corporation after ending Left's 40-year rule. Read the full story on the political shift.
Thiruvananthapuram corporation mayor election heats up as LDF and UDF field candidates. NDA, the single largest front, seeks independent councillor's support to secure majority. Vote on Friday.
In a major pre-election boost, two AAP councillors, Suman Sharma and Poonam, defect to BJP in Chandigarh, altering the numbers for the upcoming Mayor election. Read the full story.
A Ballygunge candidate alleges his ticket was revoked due to his Hindu faith. JUP chief Humayun Kabir hints a new female, possibly Muslim, candidate will be announced. Read the full story.
Pranita Venkatesh, a child psychologist of Indian-Fijian origin, was unanimously sworn in as Mayor of San Carlos, California, marking a significant moment for Indian-American political representation. Discover her journey and priorities.
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.
BJP appoints 45-year-old Nitin Nabin as national working president, signaling a 'karyakartaisation' of power and a long-term succession plan under the Modi-Shah leadership. Analysis of the party's strategic consolidation.
Delay in announcing Nagpur mayor's post reservation for NMC elections triggers political maneuvering. Key dates, past tenures, and BJP's dominance in focus. Read more.
In Pune civic polls, BJP and Congress see over 3500 aspirants, while smaller parties face a candidate crunch. Political analysts say winnability trumps ideology. Read the full analysis.
Unidentified assailants opened fire at BJP candidate Pawan Walekar's office in Ambernath, injuring a guard. With polls 3 days away, the incident sparks political blame game. Full details inside.
Major political parties in Nashik have begun interviewing over 2000 prospective candidates for the Jan 15 civic polls. BJP leads with 950 applications. Get the latest updates on candidate selection.
State Election Commission announces civic body polls in Maharashtra, ending long waits. BJP begins candidate selection, while legal questions over reservations arise in Chandrapur. Read the full analysis.
MP Manish Tewari tables Bill to replace Chandigarh's 1-year Mayor term with direct public election for 5 years, shifting power from bureaucrats to elected representatives. Read the details.
Soniya Gandhi, a former Congress worker, will contest Kerala local body polls as a BJP candidate from Vengara. This move highlights BJP's strategy to gain ground in the state. Read more.
The BJP's nomination of a candidate named Sonia Gandhi in Munnar creates a unique dilemma for the Congress-led UDF. Discover how this namesake is reshaping the local election narrative.
Parveen Peena appointed officiating mayor of Moga Municipal Corporation, a week after the removal of the previous mayor. Get the latest on Punjab's political developments.
Meet M Shruti, a 24-year-old BJP candidate in Kannur's local body polls, working multiple jobs while campaigning. Her story highlights grassroots politics in Kerala. Read more.
BJP candidate Rekha Rani secures victory in the Delhi MCD Dichaon Kalan ward bypoll, defeating AAP's candidate by a significant margin of 5,637 votes. Get full results and analysis.