Maharashtra's ruling Mahayuti alliance unveils its Mumbai election manifesto, pledging tech-driven governance and strict action against illegal Bangladeshi immigrants. Key promises ahead of polls.
Mumbai's BMC elections witness a new generation of political heirs with advanced degrees—MBAs, doctors, engineers—making their electoral debut. Discover their agendas and challenges.
Krishna Mhadgut, 76, is the oldest candidate in Mumbai's BMC elections. He challenges age bias as data reveals only 24 candidates are 70+. Discover the stories of youth and experience shaping the civic polls.
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.
Nagpur Municipal Corporation elections face turmoil as 100+ rebel candidates, including ex-corporators, challenge official nominees. BJP's 120-seat target and Congress's 'Mission 100' at risk. Read the full ground report.
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.
As BMC election campaigning heats up, here are 10 crucial Mumbai wards witnessing fierce battles between Shiv Sena factions, BJP, and Congress. Key contests from Dahisar to Colaba.
Pune gears up for PMC elections on Jan 15. 35.51 lakh voters, 4,011 polling stations, and strict vigil on Sankranti gifting. Find your polling station via the new PMC app.
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.
BJP's Vinod Mishra campaigns for BMC re-election, highlighting his work on slum rehabilitation and COVID relief. He asserts voters in his diverse constituency prioritize development over religion. Read his full story.
In Pune's municipal election campaigns, designated city in-charges are focused on winning their own wards, reducing their broader strategic leadership. Key parties navigate internal dynamics and alliances.
Ahead of Thane's January 15 civic polls, major parties bank on experience, re-nominating 29 sitting corporators in 11 crucial wards. Discover the strategy behind this safety-first approach.
Get the latest Mumbai news for Jan 8, 2026. Stay informed on civic updates, traffic alerts, weather, and key political developments in the city.
As Mumbai civic polls near, illegal hawkers choke 50% of footpaths. BMC data shows 32,415 vendors, but unions claim 4 lakh. A 2014 Act remains unimplemented, policy delayed for a decade.
Analysis of Mumbai's BMC election affidavits reveals a massive 226% asset growth for some candidates from 2017 to 2026. Explore the details and implications for local governance.
A review of Nagpur Municipal Corporation election affidavits reveals incomplete, unreadable documents, raising serious questions about voter transparency. Read the full investigation.
Campaigning for Maharashtra's municipal elections heats up as BJP, Shiv Sena, NCP, and Congress strategize. Get the latest updates on key battles and political reactions.
Get the latest Mumbai news for January 7, 2026. Stay informed on civic updates, traffic alerts, weather conditions, and major political developments in the city.
Congress-led Mumbai Vikas Aghadi pledges free health cards, 20% free water, and opposes BMC privatisation in its 'Mission Mumbai 2026' manifesto for the civic polls. Key focus on healthcare, education, and infrastructure.
Mumbai's geographically largest civic ward, P North, housing 8% of city's voters, battles illegal encroachment, land grabbing & drug issues. 139 candidates in fray for crucial BMC polls.
Familiar faces from state and national elections are contesting the Nagpur Municipal Corporation polls, bringing experience and shifting alliances to ward-level battles. Discover the key candidates and their strategies.
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.
Ahead of the January 15 PMC elections, major political parties are fielding husband-wife, mother-son duos to secure family legacies. Discover the fascinating combinations shaping Pune's political landscape.
Shiv Sena's Shaina NC declares Mumbai's next mayor will be a 'Marathi manoos' who chants Vande Mataram as civic polls approach. Get the latest political updates from India's financial capital.
Stay ahead with the latest Mumbai headlines for January 5, 2026. Get key updates on civic issues, traffic alerts, weather, and political developments in the city.
The BMC election on Jan 15 is a crucial Sena vs Sena battle in Mumbai. With Uddhav and Raj Thackeray allied, 87 wards will see a direct Thackeray-Shinde contest. Read the full analysis.
The Shiv Sena (UBT)-MNS alliance pledges ₹1,500 monthly aid for women, 100 free power units & property tax waiver for Mumbai ahead of BMC polls on Jan 15. Read key promises.
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.
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.
In a historic shift, 14 women are contesting open seats in Nagpur Municipal Corporation polls, challenging male dominance. Will this confidence translate into seats? Read more.