Ahead of Jan 15 polls, Maharashtra's ruling Mahayuti & opposition MVA alliances are in disarray. Partners in one city are rivals in another, creating unprecedented political chaos. Full analysis inside.
A last-minute scramble ensued as 1,668 candidates filed nominations for the BMC elections after seat-sharing deals were finalized. Key alliances face rebel challenges ahead of the Jan 15 polls.
Congress and Shiv Sena (UBT) announce a joint front for Amravati Municipal Corporation elections, excluding NCP (Sharad Pawar). Get the latest seat-sharing details and political analysis here.
Maharashtra's Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) alliance collapses for Pimpri-Chinchwad civic polls. Shiv Sena (UBT) allies with MNS, Congress contests alone. NCP factions unite, BJP fights solo. Get full seat-sharing details.
Sharad Pawar's red-carpet welcome for Gautam Adani in Baramati ahead of crucial civic polls creates unease within MVA, weakens Opposition's 'pro-corporate' attack on BJP. Details inside.
Key political figures in Nashik filed nominations for NMC polls amid unresolved seat-sharing. Voting on Jan 15, results on Jan 16. Get the latest candidate list and analysis.
MVA alliance in Pimpri Chinchwad accuses NCP (SP) of betrayal after last-minute switch to Ajit Pawar's NCP. Seat-sharing reworked with Congress, MNS. Read the full political drama.
Mumbai Congress announces first list of 87 candidates for BMC polls amid ticket denial unrest. The list includes kin of senior leaders. Get the latest political updates.
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Anand Dubey criticizes Congress for allying with VBA for Mumbai civic polls, warns of 'Congress-mukt Mumbai'. Get the latest political updates.
Sharad Pawar's NCP faction rejoins MVA alliance for Pune Municipal Corporation elections after alliance talks with Ajit Pawar's camp collapse over symbol dispute. Read the full seat-sharing details.
MVA alliance talks for Nashik civic polls stall as Congress & NCP(SP) demand fresh discussions on all 122 seats. Shiv Sena (UBT), MNS, CPM may contest together if no deal. Read for latest updates.
Alliance talks between NCP and Sharad Pawar's NCP(SP) for Pune Municipal Corporation elections have failed. The deadlock occurred over the demand to use the 'clock' symbol. The NCP(SP) has now rushed back to the MVA fold for seat-sharing discussions.
Sharad Pawar's NCP(SP) returns to MVA fold after alliance talks with Ajit Pawar's NCP collapse. Congress, NCP(SP), and Shiv Sena (UBT) to get equal 50-55 seats each for PMC elections. Key details inside.
Maharashtra's MVA alliance finalises seat-sharing for Nashik polls, reaching consensus on 100 seats. Final deal expected by Saturday. Read for the latest political developments.
NCP (SP) leader Jayant Patil met Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray for BMC poll seat-sharing talks. He expressed hope for an MVA alliance but admitted hurdles remain. Read the latest updates.
Maharashtra's opposition MVA alliance faces a split as Thackeray brothers reunite for BMC polls and Congress opts to contest alone. Analysis of the political realignment and its impact on crucial civic elections.
Beijing accuses Washington of meddling in India-China dynamics after a critical Pentagon report. The global focus shifts to Asian alliances and major power interpretations. Read the full analysis.
The historic reunion of Uddhav and Raj Thackeray signals the end of the MVA coalition, leaving Congress to fight alone in crucial Mumbai civic polls. Can the grand old party survive?
Bihar's BSPTCL commissions a second 80 MVA transformer at Patna's GIS grid substation, enhancing power supply capacity and stability for Board Colony and surrounding areas. Read more about this key infrastructure upgrade.
Shiv Sena (UBT) and MNS forge alliance for BMC polls. MVA leaders from Congress and NCP-SP assert the coalition remains intact for future state and national elections.
Congress MLC Satej Patil unveils 'Kolhapur Kasa' tagline for municipal polls, crowdsourcing manifesto via QR code. Seat-sharing talks to conclude soon. Read more.
Congress state secretary Rahul Dive resigns, citing lack of local decision-making freedom on alliances. His exit deals a blow to the party before the crucial Nashik Municipal Corporation elections.
Major political parties in Pune are holding back candidate announcements for the January 15 PMC elections to prevent rebellion and poaching. Nomination filing begins Tuesday. Read the full strategy.
The fate of 57 local bodies in Maharashtra hangs in balance as the Supreme Court's January 21 verdict on reservation limits will decide the final outcome. Mahayuti leads but faces uncertainty.
BJP's landslide victory in 117 civic bodies strengthens its hand in Mahayuti alliance for crucial municipal corporation polls, as MVA faces defection challenges. Read the full analysis.
The Supreme Court's January 21 verdict will decide the fate of 57 Maharashtra local bodies where quota limits were breached. Results for Mahayuti and MVA hang in the balance. Read for full details.
Results for 57 Maharashtra local bodies hang in balance as Supreme Court verdict on Jan 21 will decide fate of seats where quota limit exceeded 50%. Mahayuti leads but outcome uncertain.
Following the MVA's poor showing in Maharashtra's municipal council elections, the Congress is exploring a direct alliance with Prakash Ambedkar's VBA for the crucial 2026 BMC polls. Get the inside details.
The BJP-led Mahayuti alliance secures a massive victory in Maharashtra's local body elections, winning 207 president posts. CM Fadnavis hails it as the biggest win in 25 years. Full results and analysis inside.
BJP-led Mahayuti dominates Maharashtra civic polls, winning 207 of 288 council president posts. CM Fadnavis calls it the biggest local election win in 25 years. Details inside.