NCP's Balwadkar alleges betrayal by BJP in Pune ward
NCP leader Amol Balwadkar delivers a combative speech in Pune's Pashan area, alleging betrayal by local BJP leadership over candidacy denial. He vows to fight back democratically.
NCP leader Amol Balwadkar delivers a combative speech in Pune's Pashan area, alleging betrayal by local BJP leadership over candidacy denial. He vows to fight back democratically.
Young professionals in Pune, including engineers, an investment banker, and tech experts, are contesting the PMC elections. They promise data-driven governance and solutions to civic issues. Read their plans for a better Pune.
BJP's candidate list for Mumbai BMC elections shows a historic tilt towards women, with 76 female nominees. The party is fielding women even in open, high-stakes wards. Read more.
Shiv Sena minister Uday Samant launched the party's Pune Municipal Corporation campaign, asserting the mayor's post requires Sena consent. The party is contesting 120 seats after alliance talks with BJP failed. 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.
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.
BJP and Shiv Sena fail to agree on seat-sharing for PMC elections, will contest solo. BJP fields 165 candidates, Sena 105. Key details on the split and other alliances inside.
The Mahayuti alliance in Maharashtra has fractured for the Pune Municipal Corporation elections on January 15. BJP, Shiv Sena, and NCP will contest separately, setting the stage for a multi-cornered fight.
Kazakhstan's Bibisara Assaubayeva clinched her third Women's World Blitz chess title in Doha. Her main goal, however, was securing a spot in the Women's Candidates tournament in Cyprus. Read the full story.
After BJP-Shiv Sena alliance talks fail for Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad, Ajit Pawar's NCP is in discussions with the Shinde-led Sena. Get the latest on the shifting political equations ahead of the crucial civic elections.
Candidates for Pune Municipal Corporation elections launch campaigns with padyatras, door-to-door visits after nomination scrutiny. Key parties focus on voter connect. Read more.
BJP's Murlidhar Mohol criticizes Ajit Pawar's NCP for fielding kin of gangsters in PMC polls. Get the latest twists in Pune's political drama and candidate controversies.
Union Minister Murlidhar Mohol accuses Ajit Pawar's NCP of fielding candidates with criminal backgrounds for PMC polls. BJP confident of winning mayor's post, focuses on development.
Pune Municipal Corporation plans to relocate Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj's statue to the centre of Garware subway to ease traffic. The Rs 50 lakh beautification project awaits final approvals.
Vimannagar residents demand action on encroachments, water, noise pollution, and road digging from PMC poll candidates. Their vote hinges on written commitments with timelines.
Patna Municipal Corporation unveils a 2026 roadmap for cleaner, citizen-friendly infrastructure. Key plans include 26 organised vending zones, a major waste-to-energy project, and city-wide repairs. Read more.
Pune's civic polls descend into chaos as BJP-Shiv Sena alliance faces revolt over 16-seat offer. NCP factions swap symbols, while Congress alliance holds firm. Last-minute negotiations intensify before nomination withdrawal deadline.
Former BJP corporator Amol Balwadkar joins NCP after last-minute ticket denial, becoming their candidate. This move intensifies the Pune civic election battle. Read the full story for details.
Pune's civic election drama peaks as candidates switch parties just before the nomination deadline, leaving voters disillusioned. Read how this political musical chairs is impacting the city.
In a bold move, BJP drops majority of its sitting corporators for Nagpur Municipal Corporation polls, prioritizing performance and new faces. Will this gamble pay off on January 15?
Karnataka Congress announces four candidates for MLC polls, BJP to contest three seats. Key political battle ahead of biennial elections to seven seats. Get the full list of nominees.
Pune Municipal Corporation elections see last-minute chaos as parties fail to declare final candidates. BJP withholds list fearing rebellion, Shiv Sena issues letters in haste. Details inside.
Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena asserts its alliance with BJP is intact despite a major uproar in its Pune unit over receiving only 16 of 165 PMC seats. State leaders rush to control the crisis ahead of the January 15 polls. Read the full details.
The Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena is set to part ways with BJP for Pune civic elections, upset over being offered only 16 of 165 seats. Polls are on January 15. Read more.
BJP opts for young brigade from loyalist families for Pune Municipal Corporation elections, including Kunal Tilak and Swarada Bapat. Party forgoes official candidate list.
Residents of Pune's Wadgaon Sheri release a hard-hitting charter highlighting years of civic neglect. They demand action on waste, water, sewage, and roads before the elections. Read their full demands.
Pune's PMC election nomination day saw vibrant processions, bike rallies, and padayatras as candidates showcased strength. Key figures like Ganesh Bidkar and Poonam Vidhate filed papers, signaling the start of a fierce electoral battle.
Over 100 BJP candidates filed nominations for Pune Municipal Corporation elections. Alliance with Shiv Sena remains uncertain as seat-sharing talks continue. Last day for nominations is Tuesday.
Congress and Shiv Sena (UBT) announce alliance for Pune Municipal Corporation polls, agreeing on 105 seats. Talks continue with MNS and VBA for remaining seats. Read the full details.