Former Maharashtra minister Gulabrao Gavande suffered a heart attack in Akola, was rushed to Nagpur for advanced angioplasty. Senior cardiologist confirms he is out of danger. Read for details on his health and political reactions.
Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar denies NCP merger speculation, focuses on civic polls. He criticizes BJP's local leadership for 'crisis' in Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad. Read his full interview.
Ahead of Jan 15 polls for 29 municipal corporations, Maharashtra witnesses chaotic alliances, rampant defections, and a complete absence of civic issues in campaigns. Explore the state's political decay.
21 former corporators in Pimpri Chinchwad have switched parties for the upcoming civic elections, creating confusion among voters amidst fractured political alliances. Read more.
After withdrawal deadline, intense campaigning begins across Marathwada's five municipal corporations. Key battles feature rebellion, fractured alliances & family contests. Get the full ward-wise analysis.
Maharashtra gears up for crucial civic polls with 3.48 crore voters. Political lines blur as parties vie for control, including Mumbai's BMC. Get the full analysis.
Over 80 BJP workers resign in Nagpur ahead of Jan 15 polls, citing ticket denial to locals. Major political alliances across Vidarbha's municipal corporations fracture, setting stage for multi-cornered contests. Read the full analysis.
NCP(SP) working president Supriya Sule confirms alliance with Ajit Pawar's NCP for Maharashtra civic polls, discusses seat-sharing and addresses Adani ties. Get the latest political updates.
Political alliances in Maharashtra are in disarray as parties finalize strategies for the crucial civic polls across 29 municipal corporations. Key players like BJP, Shiv Sena, and NCP face internal and external challenges.
A last-minute scramble ensued as 1,668 candidates filed nominations for the BMC elections after seat-sharing deals were finalized. Key alliances face rebel challenges ahead of the Jan 15 polls.
After a bitter split, Sharad and Ajit Pawar's NCP groups form an alliance for Pune's civic polls. Political analysts see this as a potential first step towards a larger reconciliation in Maharashtra politics. Read more.
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 significant political move, NCP and NCP(SP) have formed an alliance for the Pimpri-Chinchwad municipal elections. A similar attempt for Pune failed. Read the latest on Maharashtra politics.
Ajit Pawar's NCP announces a crucial alliance with Sharad Pawar's NCP(SP) for the Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation elections, reuniting the party factions for the civic battle.
Deputy CM Ajit Pawar confirms NCP and NCP(SP) will contest PCMC elections together. Seat-sharing pact finalised, candidates announced. Details on the political reunion and its impact.
Alliance talks between NCP and Sharad Pawar's NCP(SP) for Pune Municipal Corporation elections have failed. The deadlock occurred over the demand to use the 'clock' symbol. The NCP(SP) has now rushed back to the MVA fold for seat-sharing discussions.
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.
NCP(SP) MP Supriya Sule signals potential alliance with NCP for municipal elections, citing historical Congress-NCP pact. Talks ongoing, no final proposal yet.
Beijing accuses Washington of meddling in India-China dynamics after a critical Pentagon report. The global focus shifts to Asian alliances and major power interpretations. Read the full analysis.
Former Pune mayor Prashant Jagtap resigns from NCP (SP), opposing a potential alliance with Ajit Pawar's NCP for civic polls. He vows to stay in politics and contest elections. Read the full story.
In a major political realignment, Ajit Pawar's NCP and Sharad Pawar's NCP-SP unite for the Pune Municipal Corporation elections. Explore the details of this strategic alliance and its impact on Maharashtra politics.
Ajit Pawar-led NCP wins 10 of 17 municipal councils in Pune district, consolidating local power after Lok Sabha setbacks. Analysis of what it means for the party split and BJP's growth.
In a major political shift, 20 former corporators from Pimpri-Chinchwad, including leaders from NCP, Shiv Sena (UBT), and Congress, join BJP. MLA Mahesh Landge calls it a 'strong response' to Ajit Pawar. Read the full story.
Bombay High Court suspends NCP politician Manikrao Kokate's 2-year jail term in a 30-year-old EWS quota cheating case but refuses to stay his conviction, triggering disqualification concerns. Read the full details.
Seat-sharing talks for Nagpur Municipal Corporation polls hit a snag as Shiv Sena (Shinde) demands 50 seats, while NCP (Ajit Pawar) skips a crucial meeting with BJP. Read the latest on the alliance negotiations.
NCP (SP) state chief Shashikant Shinde says MVA alliance for Pune civic polls cannot be finalised until Sena (UBT)-MNS collaboration is decided. Party stance to be declared on December 21.
Goa's Zilla Panchayat elections see re-stitched alliances & new entrants, setting stage for a complex four-cornered fight. Over 8.6 lakh voters to decide on Saturday. Analysis inside.
Deputy CM Ajit Pawar pledges no shortage of funds for Miraj's development, addressing NCP workers after taking charge of minorities and Waqf portfolios. Read his full assurance.
Congress explores alliance with Ajit Pawar's NCP for PCMC elections, seeking 20 seats. BJP faces defections and internal dissent over ticket distribution. Key political realignments shape the battle for 128 seats.
Political parties in Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad are conducting formal interviews for municipal election candidates, focusing on winnability and governance knowledge over loyalty. Read how this new trend is reshaping local politics.