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12 Nabha Councillors Resign, Municipal Council in Crisis

In a dramatic political development, 12 councillors of the Nabha Municipal Council have submitted their resignations, creating a major crisis in the local civic body and raising questions about Punjab's urban governance.

Ranchi Demands Municipal Elections for Better Governance

Ranchi residents are raising their voices for immediate municipal elections, highlighting how delayed polls are affecting local governance, infrastructure development, and fair representation in the Jharkhand capital.

BJP wins 75 seats uncontested in Daman-Diu local polls

In a massive political victory, BJP candidates have won 75 local body seats uncontested across Dadra & Nagar Haveli, Daman & Diu after Congress nominations were rejected. The Bombay High Court's intervention proved crucial in this unprecedented electoral

Maharashtra Local Body Polls: Dec 2 Voting Date Set

Maharashtra gears up for crucial local body polls as State Election Commission unveils election schedule with voting on December 2 and results expected by December 4. Key democratic exercise across municipal corporations and councils.

Maharashtra Local Body Elections: Polls on Dec 8

Maharashtra State Election Commission announces election dates for 9 local bodies across 7 districts. Voting on December 8, results on December 9. Key political battle ahead of assembly polls.

Maharashtra reserves 70% bank jobs for locals

Maharashtra government mandates 70% employment reservation for locals in district cooperative banks, creating new opportunities for residents while addressing regional employment concerns.

Congress bets on Sabarinadhan comeback in Kerala polls

Kerala Congress revives political fortunes as K.S. Sabarinadhan returns to contest Thiruvananthapuram civic polls. Strategic move signals party's renewed focus on grassroots politics ahead of crucial elections.

Nitish's Nalanda Troubles: Local Leaders Face Voter Anger

As Bihar's 2025 assembly elections approach, Nitish Kumar's trusted aides in his home district Nalanda face intense public backlash over poor governance and unfulfilled promises, forcing the Chief Minister to campaign extensively to salvage his party's pr

Himachal Govt Faces Crisis Over Mayor Term Extension

The Congress-led Himachal Pradesh government finds itself in hot water after controversial decisions to double Shimla's mayor term and postpone local body elections, sparking legal battles and political backlash.

Himachal extends Shimla mayor term to 5 years

In a significant move just one month before Shimla's mayoral elections, the Himachal Pradesh cabinet has approved doubling the mayor's term from 2.5 to 5 years, sparking political debate across the state.

IIT-IIM grad swaps ₹1cr job for politics

Siddhant Priyadarshi, an IIT-Kharagpur and IIM-Kozhikode alumnus, left his lucrative corporate career to join Nitish Kumar's JD(U) party in Bihar. Discover his inspiring journey from corporate boardrooms to political battlegrounds.

Maharashtra Crisis: Shinde meets PM Modi after alliance rift

Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde meets PM Modi in Delhi as Mahayuti alliance shows cracks. The emergency meeting follows Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis' revelation that allies might contest local polls separately, signaling growing tensions in the ruling coaliti

Fadnavis pressures SEC for voter list revision

Maharashtra Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis intensifies pressure on State Election Commission for immediate voter list revision ahead of crucial civic polls. Political battle heats up over electoral preparedness.

Trump cancels federal deployment to San Francisco

Former President Donald Trump cancels planned federal law enforcement deployment to San Francisco following Mayor London Breed's direct appeal. The dramatic reversal comes amid ongoing tensions between federal and local authorities.

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