Kadirenahalli in south Bengaluru battles ongoing garbage issues with overflowing kiosks, black spots, and civic neglect, causing health hazards and inconvenience to locals and pedestrians.
The Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena contests Pune civic polls separately but aims for a key role post-elections, highlighting strategic political moves in Maharashtra.
Residents of Thawre Colony and Maya Nagar in Nagpur face contaminated water, reduced supply, and multiple civic issues. They urge newly elected representatives to address these problems immediately.
Maharashtra declares public holiday on Jan 15, 2026, for civic polls in 29 municipal corporations. Schools & colleges likely closed, but students must confirm with their institutions.
Residents of Bhopal's Khanugoan face health risks from contaminated water, with poor communication and lack of testing leaving them vulnerable. Authorities urged to act.
Ludhiana's flagship canal water project causes chaos as repeated pipeline bursts flood Model Town. Residents cite safety hazards and poor oversight. Read more.
A University of Mumbai study uncovers the real reasons behind entering BMC elections, from political ambition to business interests. Discover the findings shaping Mumbai's civic politics.
With 993 candidates for 151 seats, Nagpur's civic election campaign pivots to social media & WhatsApp to target 4 lakh new voters in a tight 10-day window. Discover the digital battle shaping the outcome.
Frustrated residents of Nagpur's Prabhag 2 announce election boycott over unfinished sewer lines and poor roads. Nearly 12,000 voters to abstain in protest.
As Nagpur Municipal Corporation elections near, frustrated citizens confront former corporators over years of neglect in drainage, water, and roads. Read about the rising public anger.
As Pune's civic elections approach, crumbling roads and pedestrian neglect emerge as key voter issues. Residents demand lasting solutions and accountability from corporators over persistent infrastructure failures.
A review of Nagpur Municipal Corporation election affidavits reveals incomplete, unreadable documents, raising serious questions about voter transparency. Read the full investigation.
Bangladesh explores buying JF-17 Thunder fighters from Pakistan & resumes Dhaka-Karachi flights after 12 years, signaling a diplomatic shift. Read the full analysis.
Direct air connectivity between Bangladesh and Pakistan restarts after a 10-year gap. Biman Bangladesh Airlines and Pakistan International Airlines will operate weekly flights, boosting trade and people-to-people ties.
Despite PMC's Swachh efforts, Pune's waste management collapses daily. Citizens demand systems, not slogans, as garbage returns by afternoon. Read the full report on the civic failure.
Biman Bangladesh Airlines restarts direct Dhaka-Karachi flights from Jan 29, ending a 10-year hiatus. The move aims to boost business, tourism, and bilateral relations. Read more.
Biman Bangladesh Airlines resumes direct Dhaka-Karachi flights from Jan 29, ending a decade-long gap. The move aims to boost travel, trade, and ties between Bangladesh and Pakistan. Read more.
Indore's 'cleanest city' image shattered as 8 die from contaminated water. Investigation reveals ageing pipelines, ignored warnings, and systemic failures in civic management. Read the full report.
The recent water crisis in Indore was a predictable failure. Explore the systemic lapses in planning, infrastructure, and governance that led to this urban disaster. Learn what must change.
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.
Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar's sharp attack on BJP allies over corruption & intimidation in civic polls triggers a political crisis within the ruling Mahayuti alliance. Read the full story.
Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar's public attack on BJP over corruption and intimidation in civic polls triggers a major rift in the ruling Mahayuti alliance. BJP state chief expresses regret over the tie-up.
Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray demands cancellation of 68 unopposed civic poll wins, calling it a 'robbery' of Gen Z's voting rights. He alleges misuse of power and threats to candidates.
Chronic neglect and official apathy have left Hyderabad, Pakistan's roads in a state of dangerous disrepair, crippling daily life and exposing deep governance failures. Read the full report.
MQM-P announces 'Karachi Bachao' campaign protesting Karachi's dire civic conditions, including water shortages and power cuts. The party demands immediate government action.
A massive health crisis unfolds in Indore as contaminated water leads to deaths and over 66,000 screenings. Read about the systemic failures and the government's response.
A diarrhoea outbreak in Indore's Bhagirathpura claims 10 lives, exposing serious lapses in the BJP-led civic body. Officials and elected representatives clash over accountability as the state government takes action. Read the full report.
Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar defended NCP's decision to field candidates with criminal backgrounds for Pune civic polls, citing 'innocent until proven guilty'. He also promised a probe into PCMC irregularities if NCP wins.
Pakistan's aviation authority greenlights Biman Bangladesh Airlines to start direct operations on the Dhaka-Karachi route. Flight schedules to be finalised next week.
Karachi residents face daily peril due to severe road damage and poor law enforcement. Read how the infrastructure crisis is impacting lives and the demands for urgent action.