Karnataka orders inquiry into blackbuck poaching cover-up
Karnataka Forest Minister Eshwar Khandre orders inquiry into alleged cover-up after three blackbuck carcasses found near Basur Kaval sanctuary. Details inside.
Karnataka Forest Minister Eshwar Khandre orders inquiry into alleged cover-up after three blackbuck carcasses found near Basur Kaval sanctuary. Details inside.
NCP(SP) MP Supriya Sule signals potential alliance with NCP for municipal elections, citing historical Congress-NCP pact. Talks ongoing, no final proposal yet.
Former Pune mayor Prashant Jagtap resigns from NCP (SP), opposing a potential alliance with Ajit Pawar's NCP for civic polls. He vows to stay in politics and contest elections. Read the full story.
Two female and one male blackbuck, all under two years old, were found dead near a conservation reserve in Chikkamagaluru. Forest officials suspect poaching. Read for details.
An FIR has been registered in Nuh after complaints of migratory bird poaching at Akera-Kotla Lake. Forest teams are removing illegal nets. Read about the action and ongoing NGT proceedings.
Former NCP corporator Rahul Kalate joins BJP in Mumbai, boosting the party's prospects for PCMC polls. The move sparks internal dissent but gains support from key leaders. Read more.
Three endangered blackbucks were found shot dead in Karnataka's Chikkamagaluru forest. Forest officials suspect poaching and have launched a manhunt for the culprits. Read the full investigation details.
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.
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.
The BJP's induction of 23 former NCP corporators in Pimpri Chinchwad ahead of civic polls has triggered a major rift within the Mahayuti alliance. Deputy CM Ajit Pawar voices strong displeasure, hinting at retaliation.
Marathwada's local body elections delivered a split verdict. Dhananjay Munde's NCP-BJP alliance won big in Parli, while BJP made gains. Regional parties also made their mark. Read the full analysis.
BJP's attempt to field six family members in Loha municipal council elections backfires as all lose. NCP's Sharad Pawar wins president post. Full results from Nanded district inside.
The 2026 civic elections in Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad are set for a fierce contest between BJP and NCP. With poaching of leaders and delayed polls, the political duel intensifies. Read the full analysis.
Forest areas in Telangana face a crisis as poachers use live wires from power lines to electrocute animals, creating lethal hazards for villagers and forest staff. Authorities push for urgent action.
BJP emerged as the largest party in Nashik division civic polls, winning 21 presidential posts. Congress celebrated Shrirampur win, while NCP ended Sena's 25-year rule in Bhagur. Full results and analysis inside.
BJP faces backlash as all six members from a single family, including the presidential nominee, lose the Loha municipal council elections in Nanded. NCP sweeps the polls. Read the full analysis.
Family members of ministers, MLAs, and MPs secured big wins in Maharashtra's municipal council elections. Experts say this marks a shift in state politics. Read the full analysis.
A last-minute coalition between NCP (SP) and Shetkari Kamgar Party prevents BJP's outright win in Katol Nagar Parishad elections. Read the full analysis of this political upset.
Chhattisgarh govt informs High Court of arrests, recoveries in wildlife poaching cases. Details systemic anti-poaching steps like MSTrIPES, Bagh Mitras. Next hearing on Jan 21, 2026.
Shiv Sena secured three president posts in Raigad's municipal council elections, while NCP factions faced setbacks. BJP dominated Uran, and BSKP swept Alibaug. Get the full analysis of the political shifts.
Mahayuti alliance secures decisive victory in Maharashtra municipal council polls, winning 207 seats. BJP leads with 117 wins. Get full results and analysis here.
The ruling Mahayuti alliance secures a decisive victory in Maharashtra's local body elections, winning 207 seats. The BJP emerges as the single largest party. Full analysis inside.
The ruling Mahayuti alliance secures a decisive victory in Maharashtra's local body elections. PM Modi says the state stands firmly with development and good governance.
Maharashtra local body elections 2025 results: BJP's Gajanan Suryavanshi and five family members defeated in Loha, Nanded, as NCP wins key councils. Mahayuti alliance crosses 200-mark statewide.
Bharatiya Janata Party secures top position in Maharashtra's municipal council elections, winning 8 of 14 councils. Results signal political shift ahead of state polls.
Heavy snowfall in Himachal's Dhauladhar Sanctuary triggers seasonal migration, leaving endangered species vulnerable to increased poaching threats. Read about the conservation crisis.
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.
Results for the 2025 Maharashtra local body elections in Dhule and Nandurbar are out. BJP, Congress, and NCP compete for control of municipal councils and nagar panchayats. Get the latest seat counts and analysis here.
BJP-NCP alliance triumphs in Sangli local body elections 2025, winning Shirala Nagar Panchayat and Ashta Municipal Council. Key victories for Mahayuti coalition.
Maharashtra local body poll results 2025 show BJP-led Mahayuti ahead on 126 municipal councils, while MVA leads on 37. Get the latest updates and analysis.