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.
Residents of Pisoli, Undri, Mohammadwadi & NIBM Road in Pune demand water, roads & sewage before PMC elections. Read their charter of demands.
In a major pre-poll boost for BJP, several key leaders from NCP, NCP (SP), and Shiv Sena (UBT) joined the party in Mumbai. The move, just weeks before PMC nominations, reshapes Pune's political landscape. Read more.
Ludhiana adopts Punjab's unified building rules, enabling self-certification for structures up to 21m via eNaksha. Deemed approval in 10 days slashes red tape. Architects face strict accountability.
With less than a month for PMC elections, aspirants across parties are finalizing manifestos focusing on water, health, and traffic. Read how they plan to connect with Pune's voters.
Patna Municipal Corporation reclassifies 19 roads, raising residential & commercial property taxes. Over 5,000 households affected. Door-to-door campaign for compliance starts Monday.
A leopard entered a residential building in Bhayandar East on Friday, injuring three. Fire brigade and police are on the scene. Read the latest updates on this developing story.
Pune faces severe traffic jams due to 678 incomplete 'missing link' roads. PMC prioritizes 33 projects, but land acquisition hurdles delay solutions. Read how this impacts daily commutes.
A young child lost their life after concrete blocks fell from an under-construction building in Bengaluru's Chinnappanahalli. Police cite lack of safety measures. Read the full report.
BJP in Pune is overwhelmed with over 2000 ticket aspirants for the 165 PMC corporator seats. The party, confident after recent electoral wins, treads carefully to finalize candidates and avoid rebellion before the January 15 polls.
A 4-year-old girl died and her two siblings were injured when hollow bricks fell from an under-construction building in Bengaluru. Read the full report on the tragic accident and the safety lapses involved.
Pune Municipal Corporation boosts Kamala Nehru Hospital with 100 new beds, 17 specialist doctors, and 60 sanitation workers to meet NMC norms and reduce referrals to Sassoon. Read about the major healthcare upgrade.
With 10 of Pune's 41 wards having over one lakh registered voters, candidates face a tight two-week campaign window for the January 15 civic polls. Key challenges in merged areas highlighted.
A 30-year-old woman died after being run over by a PMC garbage truck in Patna's Jakkhanpur Mor. The driver is absconding. Read the full details of the tragic incident and ongoing investigation.
Gurgaon MCG cancels a former councillor's building plan approval for concealing a property dispute. The plan, approved via HOBPAS, was revoked after a complaint. Details inside.
Historians and descendants decry poor upkeep of Nanasaheb Peshwa's memorial in Pune. Garbage and anti-social elements plague the historic site. Calls for action ahead of December 16 birth anniversary.
Ahead of Pune's PMC elections on Jan 15, Kalyani Nagar residents demand action on waste, roads, and flooding. Citizens urge candidates to prioritize basic civic issues.
Mangaluru event venue owners must now obtain a sound NOC for every open-air event, causing operational delays. Police stress rule adherence on decibel limits and timing. Read more.
Pune Municipal Corporation mandates real-time air pollution sensors & LED indicators at large construction sites within 15 days. Non-compliance risks stop-work orders and fines. Learn the new rules.
MVA alliance partners Congress, NCP SP, and Shiv Sena (UBT) in Pune announce joint front for PMC polls to counter BJP. Talks with MNS underway. Details inside.
Over 35 lakh voters in Pune will elect 165 corporators on January 15 to tackle pressing civic issues like traffic, water, and garbage. Key political alliances gear up for the crucial polls.
RG MLA Viresh Borkar accuses BJP of using govt machinery to delay vehicle permissions for Zilla Panchayat campaigning in Tiswadi, violating the 24-hour model code. Read the full story.
A six-storey building in Jaipur's Malviya Nagar was demolished by JDA for lacking its permission. Owners claim JMC sanctioned the plan for Rs 1.25 lakh, highlighting a major coordination failure between civic bodies.
Pune Municipal Corporation plans a Rs 5 crore overhaul of the 20-year-old Hadapsar flyover, replacing 9 expansion joints and 268 bearings. Work starts in two months. Read details on traffic plans and resident concerns.
Pune Municipal Corporation launches survey of abhyasikas & PGs to set safety, space & hygiene rules. Move follows fire incident, overcrowding concerns for MPSC aspirants.
Pune gears up for municipal elections with plans for 4,000+ polling stations across 41 wards for 35.51 lakh voters. Preparations underway as officials finalize locations and verify electoral rolls.
Pune Municipal Corporation launches survey of abhyasikas & paying guests to draft guidelines on space, safety & hygiene for students. Action follows years of complaints.
Pune Municipal Corporation announces a major salary hike to Rs 1.5-2.5 lakh to recruit 25 specialist doctors for Kamala Nehru Hospital, addressing critical staff shortages and NMC compliance issues.
ICAI launches a ₹34 crore green building in Nagpur to train future CAs. President Nanda says India needs 30-35 lakh CAs by 2047. Read about Project Vanijya's record.
Panic in Jaipur's Malviya Nagar as an under-construction 5-storey hotel tilts dangerously. Cracks appear after illegal basement digging. Authorities evacuate area. Read the full report.