Mumbai BMC Vote Counting Starts Friday at 10 AM
Vote counting for the BMC elections 2026 starts at 10 AM on Friday, January 16, across 23 centres in Mumbai. Officials have deployed 2,299 personnel and made extensive security arrangements.
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Kolkata Voters Can Check Hearing Notices & Upload Docs Online
Kolkata electors can now verify hearing notices and submit documents online through the Election Commission's portal, but BLOs and EROs face confusion over hearing requirements.
Bihar Mines Dept Issues Notices to 23 Districts Over Revenue
The Bihar mines and geology department has issued show-cause notices to 23 district offices for poor revenue collection. Officials face strict action for unsatisfactory performance.
Sportspersons Protest Citizenship Hearing Notices
Over 150 current and former athletes gathered in Kolkata to protest Election Commission notices demanding they prove their Indian citizenship through hearings.
Kolkata Voters Get Faulty Hearing Notices After Error Corrections
Voters in Kolkata complain about receiving hearing notices for discrepancies already fixed in electoral rolls. Officials blame EC's system using outdated 2002 data, causing frustration and resignations.
BMC Polls: Mahayuti Manifesto Promises Water Tax Freeze, Housing
Mahayuti alliance unveils BMC election manifesto with 5-year water tax freeze, 35 lakh homes, 50% bus fare cut for women. CM Fadnavis, DCM Shinde present citizen-driven vision for Mumbai.
Chandigarh Proposes Amendment to Rationalise Building Penalties
Chandigarh Administration proposes amending Punjab Act to rationalise penalties for building violations, offering relief for over 5,000 pending cases. Read more.
BMC Elections 2026: Poll Process, Wards, and Seats
A complete guide to the 2026 Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation elections. Learn about the 227 wards, reservation details, key dates, and how Mumbai's civic polls work.
Fadnavis on Mumbai, Alliance, and BMC's AI Future
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis counters claims on his Mumbai connect, explains Mahayuti alliance logic, and reveals plans for AI-driven BMC reforms and Dharavi redevelopment. Read the full interview.
Chandigarh MC Sends Bulk Notices to Property Tax Defaulters
Chandigarh Municipal Corporation intensifies property tax recovery, targeting residential & commercial defaulters. Officials aim to maximise revenue before fiscal year-end in March.
Thackeray Cousins to Hold Joint Rally at Shivaji Park on Jan 11
Maharashtra Navnirman Sena gets BMC permission for a joint rally with Shiv Sena (UBT) at Dadar's Shivaji Park. Uddhav and Raj Thackeray to share stage after two decades, marking a significant political shift ahead of BMC polls.
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.
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.
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.
Jaipur civic body to bill owners for demolition of 20 buildings
After a major demolition drive in Chomu, the local self-government plans to send recovery notices to owners for the demolition costs, a first for the area. Learn more about the action linked to alleged violence.
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.
Police cases for 4 Nagpur headmasters refusing poll duty
Nagpur & Amravati crack down on election duty defaulters. Four headmasters face police complaints under new law, while 514 civic staff get show-cause notices. Read the full story.
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.
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.
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.
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.
EC Relief for 1.3 Lakh Voters After BLO App Error
The Election Commission cancels hearing notices for over 1.3 lakh Kolkata voters wrongly flagged due to a technical glitch in the BLO app. Read the full story on the EC's corrective measures.
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.
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