NCP's BMC Poll Promise: Tax Waiver, 10 Lakh Trees
NCP's 2026 BMC election manifesto pledges property tax waiver for 700 sq ft homes, planting 10 lakh trees, and a 'Safe Mumbai' campaign for women. Read the full plan to transform the city.
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BMC Makes Essay Mandatory for All 2,516 Election Candidates
In a historic BMC election move, all 2,516 candidates had to submit a 100-500 word essay on local development plans. The rule, first used in 2018 bypolls, divided political aspirants. Read the full story.
Bombay HC Pulls Up BMC Chief Over Election Duty Row
Bombay High Court reprimands BMC Commissioner for requisitioning court staff for election work. Bench orders civic chief to 'save' himself and find alternatives. Read the full story.
Mamata Banerjee at 71: A Unique Political Journey
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee celebrates her 71st birthday. Discover why her political journey stands unique among India's female chief ministers. Read more.
BJP Fields 76 Women in Mumbai BMC Polls, Exceeds Quota
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.
Mahayuti fires up BMC campaign in Thackeray's Worli stronghold
Maharashtra's ruling Mahayuti alliance kicks off BMC election campaign from Uddhav Thackeray's Worli bastion. CM Devendra Fadnavis launches scathing attack on Uddhav and Raj Thackeray. Key political battle heats up.
Aaditya Thackeray's BMC Manifesto Promises 1 Lakh Homes
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray unveils manifesto for BMC polls, pledging one lakh affordable homes, tax relief, and a 24-hour city. Read the key promises.
Congress-VBA Mumbai BMC Polls Hit by Candidate Shortage
The Congress-VBA alliance faces a major setback ahead of Mumbai BMC polls, struggling to find suitable candidates for 16 key seats. Read about the internal challenges and political implications.
BJP denies tickets to 40% of its Mumbai corporators
BJP denies BMC election tickets to nearly 40% of its 2017 corporators. The move to bring in new faces triggers mixed reactions, with some joining rivals. Read the full story.
Wives replace husbands in Mumbai's reserved BMC wards
As Mumbai's BMC wards are reserved for women, political families field wives, raising questions about true empowerment. Read the full analysis of dynastic politics in local elections.
Family First: 43 Politicians Get BMC Tickets for Kin
Analysis of BMC poll nominations reveals nepotism surge, with 43 politicians fielding relatives. BJP, Congress, NCP MLAs among those prioritizing family over party workers. Read the full story.
West Bengal gets first woman chief secretary before polls
Nandini Chakraborty, a 1994-batch IAS officer, becomes West Bengal's first female chief secretary, superseding eight seniors. Her appointment comes months before the state assembly elections.
Nandini Chakraborty is West Bengal's First Woman Chief Secretary
Nandini Chakraborty creates history as West Bengal's first female Chief Secretary. Learn about her career and this landmark appointment's significance for the state's governance.
Nandini Chakravorty is West Bengal's First Woman Chief Secy
Nandini Chakravorty creates history by becoming West Bengal's first woman Chief Secretary. Jagdish Prasad Meena appointed as Home Secretary. Read the full story here.
VBA leaves 16 Mumbai BMC seats, Congress to field candidates
Prakash Ambedkar's VBA could not find candidates for 16 of 21 Mumbai BMC seats allotted to it, handing them back to Congress. The alliance denies any rift, but the move may reshape the electoral battlefield. Read the full analysis.
Sadanand Date Appointed Maharashtra DGP
Former NIA Director General Sadanand Vasant Date is the new Maharashtra DGP. Get the details on his appointment, career, and the challenges ahead.
Mumbai's K-East Ward: High Revenue, Neglected Issues
Mumbai's K-East ward, contributing Rs 526 crore in property tax, grapples with severe civic issues like water cuts, traffic jams, and subway flooding. As BMC polls near, residents hope for change.
Bombay HC Restrains BMC Chief on Court Staff Election Duty
In an urgent late-night hearing at the CJ's residence, Bombay High Court restrained the BMC Commissioner from requisitioning subordinate court staff for civic polls, citing constitutional control. Next hearing on Jan 5.
BMC School Admissions 2026-27: Lottery for 2,262 Seats
BMC announces online admissions for 22 popular CBSE, ICSE, IB & IGCSE schools from Jan 1, 2026. With 2,262 seats, a transparent lottery system will ensure fairness. Apply now!
Congress releases first list of 87 for BMC elections
Mumbai Congress announces first list of 87 candidates for BMC polls amid ticket denial unrest. The list includes kin of senior leaders. Get the latest political updates.
BJP's Unusual Midnight Move for BMC Elections Stirs Unrest
BJP quietly issued AB forms post-midnight for BMC polls, avoiding a formal list. The strategy, causing internal dissent over ticket distribution to newcomers and denial to seniors, reveals party unease ahead of crucial Mumbai civic elections.
NCP Announces 37 Candidates for 2026 BMC Elections
Ajit Pawar-led NCP reveals its first candidate list for the crucial 2026 BMC elections, naming 37 aspirants. Get the full list and analysis of the party's Mumbai strategy here.
Congress Accuses Mahayuti of Looting Mumbai via BMC
Mumbai Congress chief Varsha Gaikwad alleges massive corruption in BMC works, citing a Rs 5,000-crore PAP scam. She claims public funds are being looted since 2022. Read the full chargesheet details.
AAP's Second List: 15 More Candidates for BMC Elections
Aam Aadmi Party releases its second list of 15 candidates for the BMC polls, bringing its total to 36. Mumbai AAP chief Preeti Sharma Menon criticizes rival parties for 'mutual mudslinging' while highlighting AAP's 'Kaam Ki Rajniti'.
IAF Chief APS Singh's Egypt Visit Strengthens Defence Partnership
Indian Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari visits Egypt to enhance military cooperation, discuss fighter aircraft upgrades, and strengthen strategic ties. Read more.
Anu Garg Named First Woman Chief Secretary of Odisha
Odisha creates history by appointing 1991-batch IAS officer Anu Garg as its first woman Chief Secretary. She succeeds Manoj Ahuja upon his retirement on December 31. Read the full story.
Anu Garg to be Odisha's First Woman Chief Secretary
1991-batch IAS officer Anu Garg is appointed as Odisha's Chief Secretary, becoming the first woman to hold this top post. Learn about her career and this milestone.
Sadanand Date to Take Over as Maharashtra Police Chief
Senior IPS officer and NIA chief Sadanand Date has been repatriated to Maharashtra and is likely to become the state's new police chief after Rashmi Shukla retires. Read about his heroic career and the challenges ahead.
Congress Interviews 950 BMC Election Hopefuls in Mumbai
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 interviews 2,700 BMC election aspirants
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.
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