BJP shocks Akola by picking Mangesh Zhine, a daily-wage worker, over a veteran for a civic poll. This move, seen as reviving the party's grassroots narrative, sets up a high-stakes contest. Read the full story.
Congress, SAD, BJP councillors in Ludhiana protest alleged political transfers of sanitation staff, give 72-hour ultimatum to MC Commissioner. Read about the unified defiance.
Shiromani Akali Dal (Punar Surjeet) unveils a 25-member Political Affairs Committee packed with experienced former MPs and MLAs. The move aims to leverage their grassroots expertise for party revival. Discover the full list of members.
BJP and SAD leaders accuse Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann of stifling democracy after FIR against RTI activist Manik Goyal and others. Read the full story.
Former BJP corporator Amol Balwadkar joins NCP after last-minute ticket denial, becoming their candidate. This move intensifies the Pune civic election battle. Read the full story for details.
The Punjab Assembly paid homage to the sacrifice of Guru Gobind Singh's sons, the Sahibzadas, during a special session. The tribute occurred amidst a political controversy over the naming of a government scheme. Read the full story.
Congress LoP Partap Bajwa challenged MLA Sukhwinder Sukhi's political status in the Punjab Assembly. Sukhi, who defected from SAD to AAP, faces disqualification and a pending HC case. Read the full debate.
Congress leader Partap Bajwa questions MLA Sukhwinder Sukhi's party affiliation amid defection row. Speaker yet to accept his SAD resignation as he sits with AAP. Read the full details.
Sharad Pawar's NCP suffers major setbacks in Mumbai as city unit chief Rakhi Jadhav joins BJP and other leaders defect to Ajit Pawar's faction. Political observers cite alliance failures and poor management as key reasons. Read the full analysis.
In a major political shift ahead of Mumbai civic polls, NCP (Sharadchandra Pawar) Mumbai President Rakhi Jadhav joins BJP, dealing a blow to the opposition alliance. Read more.
In a major political shift, Rakhee Jadhav, Mumbai chief of Sharad Pawar's NCP, has joined the BJP. She is likely to contest from Ghatkopar in the 2026 BMC elections. Read the full story for details.
Shiv Sena (UBT) suffers a major setback as four-time corporator and Kalyan district president Dhananjay Bodare, along with four others, joins BJP ahead of municipal polls. Read the full story.
Former NCP corporator Rahul Kalate joins BJP in Mumbai, boosting the party's prospects for PCMC polls. The move sparks internal dissent but gains support from key leaders. Read more.
In a major political shift, over 5,000 individuals, including ex-Congress members and local groups, joined the BJP in Lakhimpur, Assam. The move signals growing support for CM Himanta Biswa Sarma's leadership ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections.
The UDF alliance in Kerala gains strength as three parties, including TMC, formally join to oppose LDF's policies. Get the latest political updates from the state.
Shiromani Akali Dal led by Sukhbir Badal finds hope in recent zila parishad & panchayat samiti results, halting voter erosion. Analysis of Malwa performance and internal strife in SAD (Revived).
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann criticizes SAD, highlights massive parent-teacher meeting turnout and urges panchayats to prioritize village development. Read more.
In a major political shift, former Congress corporator Darshani Dhawad, along with over 100 workers, joined the BJP in Nagpur. The move, orchestrated at Nitin Gadkari's residence, deals a setback to city Congress chief Vikas Thakre. Read more.
In a major pre-poll setback for MNS, former corporator Manda Patil resigns and joins BJP in Kalyan-Dombivli. Read about the political shift and its impact on upcoming civic elections.
Senior Congress leader Aba Bagul, former Pune deputy mayor, joins Shiv Sena with supporters, dealing a blow to Congress ahead of crucial municipal elections. Read the full story.
The Supreme Court has agreed to hear SAD leader Bikram Singh Majithia's plea for bail in a drugs case. The hearing is scheduled for July 15. Read the latest legal developments.
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann repeatedly calls Akali Dal 'dinosaurs', claiming their political extinction. SAD hits back citing rural polls gains. Full analysis of Punjab's shifting political landscape.
AAP wins 218 seats but fails to secure clear majority in 9 key districts, forcing reliance on allies & independents. Analysis of Punjab's rural poll results and political implications.
AAP emerged as the single largest party in Ludhiana's zila parishad polls but faced stiff competition from Congress & SAD in panchayat samitis. Key wins and setbacks analyzed.
Dakha MLA Manpreet Singh Ayali urges Sukhbir Badal to unite all Akali factions, including Amritpal Singh's SAD(WPD), for a 2027 comeback. He clarifies his stance on SAD(Revived). Read more.
Congress MLC Pradnya Satav resigns from Legislative Council and joins BJP in Mumbai, citing her late husband's vision. A major setback for Congress ahead of Maharashtra civic polls.
Shiromani Akali Dal's poor performance in Ludhiana's zila parishad and panchayat samiti elections. Party blames limited time, AAP tactics, and internal factionalism for the setback. Read the full analysis.
SAD's Majitha MLA Ganieve Kaur Majithia alleges Punjab Police manipulated Zila Parishad & Block Samiti elections for AAP amid 40% voter turnout. Read the full story.
Khanna police book SAD's Yadvinder Singh Yadu for obstructing official work during vote counting. He was sent to judicial custody, alleges AAP government panic. Read the full details.
In a major setback for Congress ahead of Maharashtra civic polls, MLC Pradnya Satav, wife of late Rahul Gandhi confidant Rajeev Satav, joins BJP. Congress strength in Council falls to six.