BJP leader Girish Mahajan predicts victory in 10 major municipal corporations, including Nashik, in the Jan 15 polls. He claims the MVA alliance has lost relevance, as a former MNS corporator joins the BJP.
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.
BJP state chief Ravindra Chavan announces a ban on assigning official posts to relatives of party MLAs and MPs in municipal corporations, addressing ticket distribution issues and internal party concerns. Read the full story.
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.
BJP's Nitin Nabin is expected to be formally elected party president before the January budget session, marking a significant organizational overhaul and generational change. Get the full details here.
A total of 735 candidates are contesting the Nashik Municipal Corporation elections on Jan 15. BJP leads with 116 candidates, while alliances see internal contests. Read for key battlegrounds.
A young man and his cousin died after a truck fell on their bike near Trimbakeshwar. The victims were on a pilgrimage. Read the full details of the tragic Nashik road accident.
Mahajan accuses Nashik opposition of levelling false charges of money distribution & intimidation, conceding defeat pre-polls. CM Eknath Shinde investigates nomination form chaos.
Sarkarwada police register a case against a Nashik couple for operating an unlicensed skin care clinic on College Road. The clinic was run without medical qualifications or permissions. Read the full details.
Former corporator Harsha Badgujar withdrew her nomination from Nashik's Ward 25(C), allowing BJP to field Bhagyashree Dhomse. Read about the A and B form controversy and last-day withdrawals.
19 candidates from BJP, Shiv Sena, NCP, and ISLAM elected unopposed across Nashik division municipal corporations. The Nashik Municipal Corporation (NMC) will see a fierce triangular contest for all 122 seats. Get the full breakdown.
Umesh Kamble was shot during a clash between rival political factions in Dhule. The victim, linked to a BJP candidate, is hospitalized but stable as police heighten security.
Nashik Municipal Corporation's amnesty scheme recovers Rs 66 crore from 86,000 defaulters, boosting total property tax collection to Rs 208 crore. Officials confident of meeting Rs 275 crore annual target. Read more.
Eight candidates from BJP, NCP, and Shiv Sena are set to be elected unopposed in Jalgaon, Dhule, and Ahilyanagar municipal corporation elections. Key details on withdrawals and disqualifications ahead of the January 15 polls.
BJP's Nashik city chief Sunil Kedar faced a gherao by furious party workers over mismanagement in distributing nomination forms. Senior members allege sidelining. Details inside.
Confusion over duplicate A & B forms in Nashik Municipal Corporation elections leads to disqualification of BJP, Shiv Sena candidates. The Badgujar family gains as three members get valid nominations. Read the full details.
Nashik Municipal Commissioner Manisha Khatri inspected the 4.3-km Trimbak Road upgrade, a vital devotee corridor for Simhastha 2027. The project aims for smooth traffic flow and enhanced safety ahead of the mega event.
Stay ahead with the latest Nashik news for January 1, 2026. Get crucial updates on civic affairs, traffic alerts, weather, and key political developments in the city.
Nashik Airport's international cargo operations surge 2.5 times in 2025, driven by exports of grapes, engineering goods, and new pharma shipments. Discover how it's becoming a key export hub.
Ahead of Nashik Municipal Corporation elections on Jan 15, BJP drops 34 former corporators, fields 22 defectors from rival parties. Party focuses on 'winnability' to target 100+ seats.
Scrutiny for Nashik Municipal Corporation elections sees BJP's Mukesh Shahane nomination rejected. 2,357 papers checked, many invalid. Key triangular contests emerge. Read for full analysis.
The addition of two lanes to Nashik's Rane Nagar underpass on the Mumbai-Agra highway faces a one-month delay. NHAI officials aim for a January end completion to ease traffic snarls.
Hungarian PM Viktor Orban publicly shames EU allies, accusing them of turning meetings into 'war councils' focused on defeating Russia instead of securing peace. Read the full story.
Disgruntled BJP ticket aspirants chased vehicles carrying nomination forms in Nashik, highlighting the intense internal strife plaguing Maharashtra parties ahead of civic polls. Read the full report on the unfolding political drama.
BJP, Shiv Sena, NCP form 'Mahayuti' for Jalgaon polls but alliance talks collapse in Nashik, Dhule, Ahilyanagar, Malegaon. MVA announces swift seat-sharing. Get the latest on Maharashtra's political drama.
Nashik's Kumbh Mela Authority proposes merging the Akhil Bharatiya Marathi Sahitya Sammelan's centenary with Simhastha Kumbh to boost cultural exchange. Read how this fusion aims to transform the event.
Nashik police deploy over 3,000 personnel for New Year's Eve security. Strict action planned against open drinking and drunk driving to ensure peaceful celebrations. Read more.
Chaos and last-minute scrambles marked the final day of nominations for the Nashik Municipal Corporation elections. Over 1,300 papers filed on Tuesday amid allegations and alliance uncertainties. Read the full story.
Nashik police processed 1,724 character verification certificates for municipal election aspirants. Upnagar zone saw highest demand. DCP clarifies certificates issued irrespective of criminal records.
BJP minister Girish Mahajan condemned the chase of party officials in Nashik over election B-forms. He announced an inquiry into ticket-selling rumors and explained the failed Mahayuti alliance. Read the full details.