Mumbai's F South ward grapples with redevelopment fallout, chronic waterlogging, and traffic chaos post-Elphinstone Bridge demolition. Residents threaten poll boycott as political loyalties shift. Read more.
Karnataka Assembly passes resolution urging Centre to include 56% internal reservation hike in Constitution's 9th Schedule for legal protection. Historic move for SCs, STs, and OBCs.
As Mumbai's BMC polls return after 4 years, A ward's 3 former corporators are confident of re-election. Residents hope for a say in tackling encroachment, parking, and green cover issues. Read more.
Chandrapur Municipal Corporation elections face legal uncertainty as a former corporator alleges reservation structure violates SC's 50% ceiling, risking post-poll litigation and annulment. Read more.
Mumbai Congress starts screening 950 applicants for BMC polls. City chief Varsha Gaikwad leads interviews as party plans alliances for 227 seats. Read the latest political developments.
Shiv Sena conducts a massive 3-day interview process for 2,700 aspirants vying for BMC election tickets. Key leaders oversee candidate selection for the crucial Mumbai civic polls.
Karnataka Assembly passes SC sub-classification bill, dividing 17% quota among 101 communities. The move lifts a freeze on government appointments and fulfills a Congress poll promise. Read the full story.
Mumbai's K East ward faces a severe civic breakdown. From mountains of garbage to chaotic traffic, residents battle daily. Read about the political failures and activist pleas.
Nagpur Municipal Corporation's 54.3% ward reservation breaches Supreme Court cap. Commissioner says process followed SEC approval. Legal experts warn of OBC quota cuts if SC rules against it.
Karnataka govt tables Bill for 6-6-5 internal SC quota, lifting recruitment freeze. Details on categories, excluded tribes, and legal amendments inside.
Ahead of Mumbai's civic polls, a report reveals 90% of corporators underperformed. Only 2 scored an 'A'. Voters, check the data before you vote on Jan 15.
BMC deems H-West ward engineer's explanation for false road width certification in Bandra West unsatisfactory. Activist demands inquiry and cancellation of developer's IOD. Details inside.
Karnataka's push for 56% quota is mired in internal reservation disputes. Explore the 6-6-5 formula, the new 17% SC reservation, and the political storm. Read the full analysis.
BMC Additional Commissioner Abhijit Bangar directs planned completion of Hancock Bridge. Works stalled since 2016 due to legal & technical issues. Read the latest updates on Mumbai's infrastructure.
The Karnataka government has renamed 13 areas and dropped the 'Akash' ward name following objections and discrepancies flagged by the delimitation commission. Read the full story for details.
Greater Bengaluru Authority faces backlash over ward renaming. After public outcry, 13 ward names revised in a late-night corrigendum. Details on the controversy and changes inside.
BMC has restarted its massive Rs 17,000-crore road concretisation project on 297.49 km across Mumbai after the monsoon. Over 60% of the work is in western suburbs, with a target to complete 80% by Jan 2026. Read the latest updates.
RTI activist exposes major errors in Mumbai's draft electoral roll with 6,834 voters misplaced in Kurla. BMC launches verification drive ahead of crucial elections. Read full details.
Omar Abdullah's government proposes reallocating RBA and EWS quotas to increase open merit seats in J&K jobs and education, addressing protests over 70% reservation. Read full analysis.
Delhi witnesses intense MCD bypolls across 12 wards with BJP, AAP, and Congress in triangular contests. Results to shape capital's political future. Follow live updates.
Delhi MCD bypolls scheduled for February 2025 present BJP's first electoral challenge since coming to power. All parties gear up for crucial Ward 34-Narela contest.
Supreme Court orders immediate elections for 29 Maharashtra municipal corporations while questioning Nagpur's 54.30% reservation breach. Results for Nagpur and Chandrapur to remain provisional.
Candidates in Nagpur's civic polls face a dual battle: against rivals and a Supreme Court case on reservation cap breaches. Their victory on Dec 2 hinges on a January court ruling.
BMC assistant commissioner Mahesh Patil sent on one-month compulsory leave following NRI's investment allegations in Bandra redevelopment project. Inquiry underway.
Meghalaya cabinet convenes historic meeting at Ward's Lake, designating it as cultural hub while approving vehicle use reforms and land settlements. Discover the groundbreaking decisions.
Goa State Election Commission files affidavit urging dismissal of petition challenging constituency reservations for zilla panchayat polls scheduled for December 20. Learn about the constitutional mandate.
Sajad Lone accuses BJP of communalizing medical education after party MLA seeks reservations for Hindus in medical colleges. Read the full controversy details.
Chief Justice BR Gavai supports creamy layer concept for Scheduled Castes reservation. Analysis of OBC quota implementation reveals only 17% filled over decades. Explore the historical context and better solutions.
Jharkhand High Court directs state govt & election commission to respond to a petition challenging the reservation policy for mayor's posts in Dhanbad and Giridih municipal elections. Next hearing on Dec 17.
Karnataka government publishes final ward boundaries for Bengaluru with 369 wards. The additional ward created in Bengaluru West brings total to 112. Stay updated on the latest developments.