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.
Maharashtra's local poll season turns violent with the murder of Congress VP Hidayat Patel in Akola and attacks on Shiv Sena candidates in Mumbai. Police investigate multiple incidents ahead of January 15 elections.
Senior Congress leader Hidayat Patel was brutally murdered in Akola's Pushyani village. The killing has triggered massive protests, political condemnation, and serious questions over Maharashtra's law and order. Read the full story.
Congress released its Kolhapur Municipal Corporation manifesto, promising free bus rides for female students, women's health cover, and tax reforms. BJP questions timing. Read the full agenda.
Maharashtra Congress vice president Hidayat Patel succumbed to stab wounds in Akola. Police arrested Ubed Patel, who blamed the leader for a 2019 murder. Read the full investigation details.
Key political parties in Maharashtra, including BJP, Shiv Sena, Congress, and NCP, have begun early preparations for the crucial 2026 municipal corporation elections. Get the latest updates on manifestos and strategies.
In a first for Nagpur Municipal Corporation elections, all 993 candidates had to submit a written essay detailing their ward development plans. See who had a blueprint and who gave one-line promises.
Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad civic elections witness a unique trend with six husband-wife pairs contesting across parties. Couples campaign jointly to secure each other's victory. Explore the strategy and personal stories.
Maharashtra Congress vice president Hidayatullah Patel succumbs to stab wounds after an attack at a mosque in Akola. Police investigation underway.
Maharashtra Congress vice president Hidayatullah Patel was fatally stabbed after offering namaz at a mosque in Akola. The accused has been arrested. Details on the shocking political murder.
Maharashtra Congress vice-president Hidayat Patel was brutally stabbed outside a mosque in Akola. The accused, arrested, cited an old dispute. Patel's condition remains critical.
Maharashtra Congress VP Hidayat Patel critically stabbed after prayers in Akola. Police arrest suspect Ubed Patel, citing old dispute & political rivalry as motive. Read details.
BJP members staged a protest at Dhanbad Municipal Corporation, demanding immediate urban local body elections using EVMs and on a party basis. Opposition leaders accuse the state govt of undermining democracy.
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.
Pune's civic polls see a surge of husband-wife, parent-child duos as political families field multiple members. Key parties like BJP, Congress, and Shiv Sena navigate alliances and legacy in the high-stakes election after a 9-year gap. Read more.
After a 3-year gap, Pune's civic body elections on Jan 15 aim to resolve stalled projects and pressing issues like traffic, water, and waste management. Key wards and voter concerns detailed.
Over 25 relatives of prominent politicians are contesting the Jan 15 Nashik Municipal Corporation elections, turning the polls into a major display of political legacy. Key battles include cousin vs cousin face-offs.
A record 15,931 candidates are contesting for 2,869 seats across 29 municipal corporations in Maharashtra. BMC is the biggest battleground with 1,700 candidates for 227 seats. Read more.
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.
BJP shocks Akola by picking Mangesh Zhine, a daily-wage worker, over a veteran for a civic poll. This move, seen as reviving the party's grassroots narrative, sets up a high-stakes contest. Read the full story.
A video from Akola shows a meeting in a mosque deciding a civic poll candidate via draw of lots, triggering a debate on religion and politics. Read the full story.
Sub-Inspector Shankar Bonde suspended after serious allegations of harassment & stalking a woman in Akola. Case registered under new Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita sections. Read the full details.
Maharashtra govt approves 13 Umed Malls statewide, with 4 in Vidarbha, to provide permanent market access for women self-help groups. A Rs 20 crore initiative set to benefit 60 lakh families.
Odisha government initiates public consultation to expand Bhubaneswar and Berhampur municipal corporations. Puri officially declared a metropolitan city for planned development. Details inside.
In Nagpur's municipal elections, candidates blend door-to-door visits and loudspeakers with social media videos. Discover how this hybrid strategy targets voters ahead of the January 15 polls.
BJP's Bokaro unit announces a major protest on January 7, demanding immediate municipal elections in Jharkhand and electoral reforms. Leaders Bauri and Narayan lead the charge.
A total of 1,165 candidates are contesting the Pune Municipal Corporation elections for 165 seats across 41 wards. Voting is scheduled for January 15. Get the latest details on candidate withdrawals and key wards.
BJP secures four unopposed wins in Pune's municipal corporations. Key candidates Manjusha Nagpure and Shrikant Jagtap re-elected. Discover the political implications and local issues they aim to address.
Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation elections witness a significant drop in candidates to 692, despite more political parties. BJP and NCP factions lead the high-stakes contest. Read the full analysis.
Mahayuti alliance secures 64 seats uncontested in Maharashtra municipal corporation elections ahead of January 15 polling. Key wins in Kolhapur, Pune, and other regions.