Ahead of key civic elections, the BJP takes strict disciplinary action, expelling 27 functionaries in Jalgaon and suspending 28 in Solapur for anti-party activities. Get the full details here.
In a new political twist, Shiv Sena and NCP join forces with an independent in Ambernath municipal council to keep BJP away from power. Get the latest details.
Ahead of Thane's January 15 civic polls, major parties bank on experience, re-nominating 29 sitting corporators in 11 crucial wards. Discover the strategy behind this safety-first approach.
A Lucknow Municipal Corporation delegation visited Ahmedabad to study its solid waste-to-energy project. The team aims to establish a similar facility in Lucknow by 2026 to boost sustainability.
Raj and Uddhav Thackeray will address a joint rally in Thane on January 12, ahead of crucial Maharashtra civic polls for 29 corporations. Voting on January 15, counting on January 16.
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis reveals BJP accepted fewer seats in Thane civic polls to maintain Mahayuti unity and not disturb Eknath Shinde. Read the full political strategy.
A Karnataka businessman was kidnapped and held for days in Thane hotels, robbed of Rs 2 crore at gunpoint. Police have arrested the accused. Read the shocking details.
Thane's civic election on January 15 is a crucial test between Eknath Shinde's organisational might and the Thackeray cousins' emotional appeal. Get the full analysis of this high-stakes battle.
59 out of 2,869 municipal corporation posts in Maharashtra to be elected unopposed on Jan 15. State Election Commission clarifies polls cannot be held with NOTA as sole option, sparking debate.
Vadodara Municipal Corporation's purchase of branded cricket shoes for corporators sparks controversy. Mayor Pinki Soni approved only one pair, but officials tried for two. Read the full story.
Shocking discovery in Dombivli as skeletal remains are found in an abandoned chawl house in Mhatre Nagar. Thane police have launched a detailed investigation into the mysterious find.
MNS and Shiv Sena (UBT) leaders in Thane accuse returning officers of rigging nominations to favor Shiv Sena. They demand action within 24 hours. Read the full details.
The Jupiter Marathon Thane 2026 saw a massive turnout of over 5000 participants, promoting cancer awareness and community health. Read about this inspiring sporting event.
BJP's Chandrashekhar Bawankule defends unopposed municipal elections, calling them a sign of development-oriented consensus. He counters opposition criticism, citing examples from gram panchayats.
Thane Police register an FIR against unidentified persons for submitting forged documents to secure bail in a drugs case. The alleged conspiracy occurred between Nov 23 and Dec 24 last year. Read the full investigation details.
Maharashtra Navnirman Sena claims a police officer escorted a Shiv Sena (UBT) candidate to Eknath Shinde's residence in Thane. The party demands an inquiry and threatens protests.
In Maharashtra's civic polls, 32 candidates from Thane district won unopposed, sparking opposition outcry. Explore the details and political implications. Read the full report.
An FIR is registered after forged documents were submitted in a Thane court to secure bail in a drugs case. Police are investigating the serious legal breach.
After scrutiny, 15,931 candidates will contest for 2,869 seats across 29 municipal corporations in Maharashtra on January 15. Key battles in Mumbai, Pune, and Nashik.
Odisha government initiates public consultation to expand Bhubaneswar and Berhampur municipal corporations. Puri officially declared a metropolitan city for planned development. Details inside.
Forest department increases vigilance after leopard sightings in Thane's Srinagar and Yeoor areas. Officials confirm no human harm, urge calm, and deploy camera traps. Stay informed.
Ahead of Thane civic polls, authorities seize narcotics and liquor worth Rs 2.75 crore to ensure free & fair elections. Read about the massive pre-poll crackdown.
Mahayuti alliance secures 64 seats uncontested in Maharashtra municipal corporation elections ahead of January 15 polling. Key wins in Kolhapur, Pune, and other regions.
In a significant pre-poll development, seven candidates from the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena have been declared winners unopposed in the Thane Municipal Corporation elections. Read the full details and implications.
Mohali Municipal Corporation launches a strict drive against property tax defaulters. Major commercial & industrial units face sealing & auction if dues not cleared in 3-day grace period. Pay now to avoid action.
Mohali Municipal Corporation cracks down on major property tax defaulters, including GMADA with Rs 10 crore dues. Sealing and auction drive initiated. Pay now to avoid action.
Odisha government officially upgrades Puri to a municipal corporation, fulfilling a long-standing demand. Four other towns declared NACs. Read about the expected infrastructure boost.
Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation issues a 3-day ultimatum to 26 agencies to remove 800 illegal hoardings after empanelment lapses. Failure to comply will lead to BMC action and cost recovery.
BJP seals a tactical seat-sharing deal with Shiv Sena (Shinde) for Nagpur civic polls, but alliance crumbles in Amravati. Details on the political maneuvering inside.
Shimla's civic body faced a turbulent 2024 marked by development promises, public protests over water and parking, and political challenges. Explore the key events that defined the year.