Voters in Costi, Goa, participated in zilla panchayat polls after MLA Ganesh Gaonkar's assurance to fix a Portuguese-era bridge. They threaten to boycott the 2027 assembly elections if demands remain unmet. Read more.
Congress leader William Aguiar highlights the disenfranchisement of over 800 ailing electors in South Goa during ZP polls. He urges govt to amend laws for universal home voting. Read more.
Goa's rural political pulse will be revealed as counting for Zilla Panchayat polls begins. Results could shape strategy for 2027 assembly elections. Read the full analysis.
A dilapidated bridge in Pune's Rajgad taluka collapsed under a truck's weight, injuring the driver and disrupting travel for 25 villages. Officials had declared it unsafe months ago. Read more.
Results for Maharashtra's 2025 local body elections are out. BJP, Congress, and Shiv Sena secure key councils in Gadchiroli, Gondia, and other districts. Get full details and analysis here.
Bicholim taluka's bypolls saw high voter enthusiasm, with Latambarcem recording 88.3% turnout. CM Pramod Sawant voted in Pale. Read the full details and results here.
Anjuna Zilla Panchayat constituency votes Saturday in a crucial test for MLA Delilah Lobo and BJP. Key issues: noise pollution, infrastructure, and a multi-cornered fight. Read the full analysis.
South Goa's Zilla Panchayat polls see fierce multi-cornered fights in Raia, Davorlim, Guirdolim & more. Minority vote & defections shape unpredictable contests. Read the full analysis.
Beneath a calm surface, fierce Zilla Panchayat elections in North Goa's Pernem are a proxy battle for BJP's 2027 assembly tickets. Read how local power dynamics are shaping the fight.
Salcete taluka's nine ZP seats in South Goa are a key battleground. With 42 candidates, Congress-GFP alliance, AAP's rise, and BJP's strategy, the outcome will shape Goa's political landscape ahead of 2027. Read the full analysis.
Goa witnessed a historic 70.8% voter turnout in the Zilla Panchayat elections, the highest in two decades. The results, to be declared Monday, are seen as a key indicator for the 2027 assembly polls. Read more.
Gadchiroli police established a new station at Tumarkothi in a swift 24-hour operation involving 1000+ personnel. The move aims to bolster security and development in the Maoist-affected region. Read more.
A look back at the 2022 results in Bhandara, Chandrapur, Hingoli, and Jalna ahead of the crucial 2025 Maharashtra local body elections. Key insights for the political battleground.
Nashik Zilla Parishad suspends 23 employees for invalid disability certificates in a state-wide verification drive. CEO Omkar Pawar vows strict action to curb misuse of benefits.
A new police post in Tumarkoti, Gadchiroli, marks a security triumph, enabling road construction and development in a former Maoist bastion. Read how this changes lives.
Goa's Zilla Panchayat elections see re-stitched alliances & new entrants, setting stage for a complex four-cornered fight. Over 8.6 lakh voters to decide on Saturday. Analysis inside.
Congress and Goa Forward Party forge an alliance for the Zilla Panchayat elections in Goa, aiming to challenge BJP's dominance and recover lost ground ahead of the 2027 assembly polls.
Aam Aadmi Party stakes its future in Goa on Saturday's zilla panchayat elections, fielding 40 candidates. Kejriwal's party sees it as a critical preview for the 2027 state polls. Read the full analysis.
Body of former Zilla Parishad member Kailas Chaudhary discovered in a nullah near his Nashik home. Police investigate the circumstances after he was missing since December 11. Read the full story.
Pune gears up for a major healthcare overhaul in 2026 with 60 Model PHCs, expanded cancer facilities at Sassoon, and new private hospitals. Discover the city's public-private health push.
Goa gears up for Zilla Panchayat elections on December 20, 2025. Polling for 50 seats across two districts. Key guidelines, result date on Dec 23, and all details explained here.
Lloyds Metals signs MoU with Tata Steel for iron ore in Gadchiroli & acquires Congo copper assets for $55M. Will its ambitious expansion pay off? Read the full analysis.
AAP wins 218 seats but fails to secure clear majority in 9 key districts, forcing reliance on allies & independents. Analysis of Punjab's rural poll results and political implications.
Bombay High Court's Nagpur bench demands Zilla Parishad's response by Dec 22 on 204 villages lacking crematorium facilities, forcing open-air last rites. Read the full story.
Maharashtra cabinet approves amendment to prevent election delays. Returning officer's nomination decision now final, curbing court appeals. Read how this impacts upcoming ZP and Panchayat Samiti polls.
Two decades on, Goa's zilla panchayats remain powerless in governance but politically charged. Experts blame deliberate centralization and party-based elections for undermining local self-governance. Explore the paradox.
North and South Goa district magistrates order closure of eateries within 100m of polling stations on Dec 20. Gatherings of over 5 persons banned near booths. Details here.
A significant inscription stone has been reinstalled in Kaliyuru village, Mysuru, thanks to local efforts. Read about this cultural restoration and the community's role.
Maharashtra cabinet amends 1961 Act to make Returning Officer's decision on nominations final, aiming to prevent election delays. Move follows SEC's postponement of 22 council polls.
Goa University postponed its student council elections to December 23 after the district collector invoked the election code of conduct for Zilla Panchayat polls. The last-minute change sparked protests on campus.