Pune Police Commissioner Amitesh Kumar announced a special squad to prevent gangsters from influencing the upcoming civic elections. This follows jailed gangster Bandu Andekar's family filing nominations. Read about the police crackdown.
The Maharashtra Congress has announced its first list of 70 candidates for the crucial 2026 Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation elections, marking a major step in its campaign strategy.
The 2025 BMC elections see a major Thackeray family reunion challenging the BJP-Shiv Sena alliance. CM Fadnavis and Deputy CM Shinde aim to seize control of India's richest civic body. Read the full analysis.
BJP takes early lead in Mumbai's civic poll race, announcing 66 candidates for the 2026 BMC elections. Key strategies and candidate details revealed. Get the full list here.
With 51% of trips made on foot, Mumbai's crumbling footpaths and encroachments force walkers onto dangerous roads. As BMC elections approach, citizens demand real action, not just promises, to fix the city's walkability crisis.
As Nagpur Municipal Corporation elections near, political aspirants flock to astrologers & gem dealers for remedies & lucky muhurats. Read how astrology shapes poll strategy.
Kerala State Election Commission schedules standing committee elections for all local bodies from Jan 5-7, 2026. Details on committees, reservation, and voting process inside.
Kolhapur Municipal Corporation trains 3,245 polling staff across 20 wards for upcoming civic elections. Training focused on EVMs, code of conduct & transparency. Read details.
Nashik Municipal Corporation prepares for elections with 1,563 polling stations for 13.6 lakh voters. Discover key details about ward structure and voter surge. Read the full story.
Congress forges a crucial alliance with Prakash Ambedkar's VBA for Mumbai civic polls, reshaping the city's political landscape after earlier failures. Read the full analysis.
The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation expansion is now official. Will it remain a single mega body or split? Key political and administrative decisions ahead. Read more.
Over 50 HDMC corporators & officials on a 'study tour' to Indore & Ahmedabad, costing ~Rs 1 lakh each, face public backlash for lack of transparency and timing during a funds crisis. Details inside.
BJP and Shiv Sena finalise seat-sharing for 200 BMC seats, with 27 still pending. Decision on remaining seats expected from top leadership ahead of Tuesday's nomination deadline.
Crucial seat-sharing negotiations between NCP (SP) and NCP for the Pune Municipal Corporation elections have failed. Polling for 29 Maharashtra civic bodies is set for January 15.
All 33 proposals, including the budget, passed in a turbulent Ludhiana Municipal Corporation meeting. BJP councillors staged a walkout over procedural issues. Read the full details.
Mumbai Congress president Varsha Gaikwad released a 'chargesheet' detailing alleged corruption and failures in BMC under the Mahayuti-appointed administrator. Read the full allegations here.
Analysis of Mumbai's BMC elections reveals a 20-year trend: no party crosses 30% vote share, making alliances essential for power. Explore the data behind the Thackeray pact.
Deadlock continues between Shiv Sena (UBT) and MNS over a couple of seats for the crucial BMC elections. Read about the 2017 results and the current political stalemate.
Maharashtra's BJP and Congress hold key meetings on Dec 25 to finalize candidates for crucial municipal corporation elections. Get the latest political strategy updates.
Telangana High Court issues notice to state govt on petitions challenging merger of 27 municipalities into GHMC. Petitioners call ordinances unconstitutional. Next hearing on Jan 28, 2026.
Three candidates filed nominations for Nashik Municipal Corporation elections on the second day. Total forms sold reached 3,705. Key alliances yet to finalize seat-sharing. Read for all details.
A total of 5,098 nomination forms were collected across Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad municipal areas on the first day. No formal filings yet as parties finalize candidates. Details inside.
Nagpur's civic politics sees a shift as street activists, frustrated by 3 years of administrator rule, contest the January 15 NMC elections. Will their on-ground credibility translate into governance? Read more.
Chandigarh's municipal ward count remains at 35 as the delimitation committee finds no justification for change. Key details on the decision and its implications for local governance.
Mormugao Municipal Council recovers Rs 5 crore in principal dues from IOCL. MMC chief officer insists on Rs 3.5 crore interest, funds to benefit employees and laborers. Read the full story.
BJP leaders downplay the potential Shiv Sena (UBT)-MNS alliance for Mumbai civic polls, asserting it won't impact the Mahayuti's prospects. BMC elections are set for January 15.
Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena pressures BJP for 112 seats in crucial BMC elections, targeting Marathi-dominated wards. Key alliance talks intensify.
Nagpur Municipal Corporation elections enter a decisive phase as nominations open. With defections, internal strife, and intense preparations, the January 15 polls promise a major political showdown. Get the full timeline and key details here.
Nagpur gears up for civic elections on Jan 16, 2026, ending its longest spell of administrator rule since 2022. Over 24.8 lakh voters to decide the city's future.
Mumbai's BMC revises rules for road widening & rehabilitation under DCPR 2034 to ensure transparency, stop selective demolitions, and improve traffic flow. Key changes explained.