SC sets higher ethical bar for lawyers in council elections
Supreme Court says lawyers contesting Bar Council polls must uphold higher ethical values. Bench made prima facie observation on a Telangana candidate. Read the full story.
Supreme Court says lawyers contesting Bar Council polls must uphold higher ethical values. Bench made prima facie observation on a Telangana candidate. Read the full story.
Gadchiroli collector Avishyyant Panda directs officials to accelerate mahua processing in Korchi, aiming for sustainable tribal income through value addition and better market access.
NCP releases manifesto for BMC polls 2026, pledging 500 km of new roads, AI traffic management, and e-governance. Polling on January 15 for 29 civic bodies. Get the latest updates.
Security forces in Maharashtra's Gadchiroli district are now combating large-scale cannabis cultivation, seizing plants worth lakhs. Read how the fading Maoist threat has revealed a new narcotics challenge.
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis expresses strong displeasure over local BJP alliances with Congress & AIMIM in civic polls, orders them to be undone. Details inside.
Maharashtra BJP forms post-poll pacts with rivals Congress & AIMIM in civic bodies, defying state leadership. CM Devendra Fadnavis rejects tie-ups, threatens disciplinary action. Details inside.
Supreme Court grants interim bail to businessman Kailash Ramchandani, an accused in the 2019 Gadchiroli blast. The court cited slow trial progress, with only 1 of 146 witnesses examined so far. Read the full story.
Key political parties in Maharashtra, including BJP, Shiv Sena, Congress, and NCP, have begun early preparations for the crucial 2026 municipal corporation elections. Get the latest updates on manifestos and strategies.
Supreme Court stresses speedy trials for Naxal cases, grants interim bail to Gadchiroli blast accused. Highlights infrastructure gaps as Amit Shah vows to end extremism. Read more.
BJP's Chandrashekhar Bawankule defends unopposed municipal elections, calling them a sign of development-oriented consensus. He counters opposition criticism, citing examples from gram panchayats.
After scrutiny, 15,931 candidates will contest for 2,869 seats across 29 municipal corporations in Maharashtra on January 15. Key battles in Mumbai, Pune, and Nashik.
A pregnant woman's death in remote Gadchiroli village sparks controversy. Administration denies ambulance failure, urges reliance on govt health services. Read the full investigation.
A 24-year-old pregnant woman in Maharashtra's Gadchiroli died after walking 6km through forest due to lack of medical facilities. Her baby also died. Read about the healthcare crisis in remote villages.
Former Maoist insurgents in Maharashtra's Gadchiroli are trading arms for employment, joining factories under a state-led rehabilitation scheme. Discover their journey of transformation.
A pregnant woman from a remote Gadchiroli village walked 6 km in labour to reach a health centre, only to die after delivery. This tragedy highlights the critical gaps in rural healthcare infrastructure.
Odisha government officially upgrades Puri to a municipal corporation, fulfilling a long-standing demand. Four other towns declared NACs. Read about the expected infrastructure boost.
CM Devendra Fadnavis inaugurates University Institute of Technology in Gadchiroli, a 170-acre PPP project with Lloyds Metals. It offers free diplomas to tribal youth, with BTech courses starting 2026.
Maharashtra's Gadchiroli district delivered a decisive blow to Maoist insurgency in 2025 with over 150 surrenders, including a top leader. Discover how strategic ops are paving the way for a Naxal-free India.
Elections for the Bar Council of Punjab and Haryana scheduled for March 17-18, 2026. State administration directed to ensure smooth, transparent polling. Key details inside.
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.
RBI's Nagpur director Sachin Shende calls for bank support to entrepreneurs. A special workshop for 425 Gadchiroli MSMEs covered funding, skilling, and digital marketing. Read more.
Uncertainty prevails in Ernakulam's municipalities as no front secures a clear majority. Independent councillors' support becomes crucial in Angamaly, Thripunithura, and Eloor for forming the ruling coalition and selecting chairpersons.
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.
Gadchiroli, once a Naxal stronghold, sees a transformation as former insurgents reintegrate into society. Discover their journey from conflict to community. Read their inspiring stories.
BJP faces backlash as all six members from a single family, including the presidential nominee, lose the Loha municipal council elections in Nanded. NCP sweeps the polls. Read the full analysis.
Family members of ministers, MLAs, and MPs secured big wins in Maharashtra's municipal council elections. Experts say this marks a shift in state politics. Read the full analysis.
BJP secures clear majorities in Gadchiroli, Desaiganj, and Armori municipal councils. CM Devendra Fadnavis's direct involvement credited for the victory. Read the full analysis.
BJP-led Mahayuti dominates Maharashtra civic polls, winning 207 of 288 council president posts. CM Fadnavis calls it the biggest local election win in 25 years. Details inside.
Ajit Pawar's NCP faction secures a decisive victory in Baramati and Pune district civic polls, marking his dominance in the Pawar family stronghold. Read the full analysis.
BJP secures a decisive victory in Wadi Municipal Council elections, winning 17 of 27 seats. MLA Sameer Meghe's leadership credited for consolidating the party's hold on the industrial township. Read more.