In a dramatic twist, an invalid vote by a CPM member handed UDF the presidency in Munderi panchayat, home turf of CPM leader K K Ragesh. Get the full details on the cliffhanger local body elections.
UDF secures control in three Kerala panchayats after unexpected vote shifts and lucky draws in Vadakara, Muppainad, and Moodadi. Read the full story of the political twists.
Congress LoP V D Satheesan reveals UDF's strategy for Kerala 2026 polls: 50% tickets for youth/women, targeting 100 seats. He cites local body poll gains & anti-incumbency against LDF. Read the full interview.
Elections for the Bar Council of Punjab and Haryana scheduled for March 17-18, 2026. State administration directed to ensure smooth, transparent polling. Key details inside.
In a landmark political shift, BJP's VV Rajesh is elected Mayor of Thiruvananthapuram, marking the party's first major urban governance win in Kerala. Read the full story.
Thiruvananthapuram corporation mayor election heats up as LDF and UDF field candidates. NDA, the single largest front, seeks independent councillor's support to secure majority. Vote on Friday.
Uncertainty prevails in Ernakulam's municipalities as no front secures a clear majority. Independent councillors' support becomes crucial in Angamaly, Thripunithura, and Eloor for forming the ruling coalition and selecting chairpersons.
Independent councillor Jose Chellappan backs UDF, ending Alappuzha municipality deadlock. UDF gains majority for chairperson elections on Dec 26. Key development plan includes EMS stadium and CCTV coverage.
BJP's M T Ramesh says party will study vote share decline but highlights NDA's gains in Kerala local elections. He alleges CPM-Congress collusion to defeat BJP in 3000 wards.
Kerala's UDF broadens its coalition ahead of assembly elections, inducting Trinamool Congress Kerala, Janadhipathya Rashtriya Party & Kerala Kamaraj Congress as associate members. Opposition leader V D Satheesan outlines election strategy.
Vishnupuram Chandrasekharan denies seeking UDF membership, challenges opposition to provide proof. He voices dissatisfaction within NDA but affirms no plans to exit. Read the full political drama.
UDF in Kochi brokers a unique power-sharing deal for Maradu municipality chairperson post. Ajitha Nandakumar and Sunila Sibi to serve 2.5 years each. Read about their priorities and the council's Rs 33.5 crore surplus.
The Congress-led UDF secured control of four major municipal corporations in Kerala, while the LDF held Kozhikode. Thiruvananthapuram's outcome marks a significant setback for the BJP's urban strategy in the state. Read the full analysis.
Congress-led UDF makes TMC, JRS associate members in Kerala. Kamaraj Congress denies quitting NDA despite announcement. Strategic move ahead of state polls.
Anvar and Janu join UDF as associate members, while KKC leader Chandrasekharan clarifies his party's non-participation. Get the latest updates on Kerala's political realignment.
The UDF alliance in Kerala gains strength as three parties, including TMC, formally join to oppose LDF's policies. Get the latest political updates from the state.
Buoyed by local body election results, the UDF in Kerala meets Monday to discuss expansion, seat-sharing, and assembly poll strategy. Key talks on new allies and the KC(M) faction are expected.
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.
Passengers at Kempegowda International Airport will continue paying high user fees as AERA defers reduction, citing BIAL's expansion costs. Find out why.
Newly elected councillors in Kochi corporation and municipalities were sworn in on Sunday. The election for Kochi mayor is scheduled for Friday, with several contenders in the fray. Key local bodies also prepare to select their chairpersons.
Shiv Sena clinches president posts in Palghar and Dahanu councils, while BJP wins in Jawhar and Wada. Get the full results and analysis of the Maharashtra local body elections.
NCP and BJP secure key victories in the 2025 Maharashtra municipal council elections for Akola and Washim districts. Full results and analysis here.
Maharashtra Municipal Council election results 2025 declared for Nanded and Latur. Get the full list of winning candidates and party-wise performance analysis here.
Ambernath Municipal Council elections saw a 54.5% voter turnout. Polling was peaceful despite allegations of bogus voting and EVM glitches. Results expected Sunday.
Congress and IUML agree to split the Kozhikode district panchayat president's term equally, marking UDF's first control. Details on the power-sharing deal and corporation leadership inside.
The Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill, 2025, proposes a radical restructuring of India's higher education governance. It aims to replace fragmented regulation with a unified body and three councils for standards, accreditation, and regulation, fosteri
Analysis of the 2025 municipal council elections in Nanded and Latur districts, Maharashtra. Explore the results, political dynamics, and what they signal for state politics. Read more.
Detailed analysis of the 2025 Maharashtra Municipal Council elections in Amravati, Buldhana, and Akola. Explore the results, political shifts, and what they mean for state politics. Read more.
Karnataka Legislative Council passes five key bills after heated arguments between BJP and Congress members force a 10-minute adjournment. Read the full details of the political showdown.
IUML nominates Shereena Shukoor for Thrikkakara vice-chairperson. UDF, despite majority, delays chairperson decision. Swearing-in set for Sunday. Get the latest political updates from Kochi.