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.
Maharashtra local body elections 2025 results: BJP's Gajanan Suryavanshi and five family members defeated in Loha, Nanded, as NCP wins key councils. Mahayuti alliance crosses 200-mark statewide.
Shiv Sena clinches president posts in Palghar and Dahanu councils, while BJP wins in Jawhar and Wada. Get the full results and analysis of the Maharashtra local body elections.
BJP candidate Sandeep Bhise clinches a dramatic victory in the Ratnagiri Municipal Council election, defeating Shiv Sena's Sanjay Sawant by a single vote. Full results and analysis inside.
India's cricket team makes history with a T20I series victory against South Africa, moving past Australia to claim the top spot for most bilateral series wins. Read the full story.
BJP finalises its alliance with Shiv Sena in Maharashtra, sidelining NCP. Key meeting held between BJP's Ameet Satam and Sena's Uday Samant. Details inside.
NCP's Sunil Tatkare clarifies that no BJP leader has suggested excluding the party from the Mahayuti alliance for the crucial Maharashtra civic polls scheduled for January 15. Get the latest updates.
Maharashtra NCP minister Manikrao Kokate stripped of Sports & Minority Affairs after court upholds 2-year sentence in 1995 housing scam. His Assembly membership now at risk. Read the full story.
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut stated that any alliance between Sharad Pawar's NCP (SP) and Ajit Pawar's group would be indirect support for BJP. He plans to meet Sharad Pawar to discuss Pune polls. Read the full story.
Senior NCP leader Dharmaraobaba Atram dismisses immediate cabinet induction despite colleague Manikrao Kokate's legal troubles. He claims a 2027 promise. Get the full political analysis.
NCP MLA Dhananjay Munde met Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Delhi, seeking Parli's inclusion in the PRASHAD scheme. The meeting coincides with political uncertainty in Maharashtra. Read more.
Maharashtra minister Manikrao Kokate divested of all portfolios after Nashik court issues arrest warrant in a 1995 EWS housing quota cheating case. CM Fadnavis recommends portfolios go to Ajit Pawar. Full details inside.
Congress and NCP (SP) in Pune are interviewing hundreds of aspirants for the upcoming civic polls. Seat-sharing plans within the MVA alliance are yet to be finalized. Read the latest updates.
Political parties in Nashik are in a frenzy as the NMC elections approach. Voting is on Jan 15 for 122 seats across 31 wards. BJP and NCP lead candidate interviews. Get the latest updates.
Ellandula Thirupathamma, a daily wage labourer, wins sarpanch election in Jangaon as an independent, defeating major party candidates. Her entire panel of 12 independents also secures victory.
Maharashtra minister Manikrao Kokate was stripped of all portfolios after a Nashik court issued an arrest warrant in a 1995 cheating case. The NCP MLA is the second from his party to face action under the Mahayuti government. Read the full story.
Congress signals openness to alliances, including with non-MVA partners, for the Nagpur Municipal Corporation polls. Seat-sharing talks with NCP (Sharad Pawar) ongoing. Read more.
The BJP failed to secure any seats in the Malerkotla Municipal Corporation elections, with the Congress winning 23 wards. Analysis reveals key factors behind the result.
Deputy CM Ajit Pawar assesses NCP's readiness for Pimpri Chinchwad civic polls, inducts leaders from BJP & Shiv Sena. Will the party reclaim its former stronghold?
Congress instructs local units to prepare for all municipal seats, not waiting for MVA alliance decisions. With polls less than a month away, the party aims to avoid past seat-sharing delays. Read more.
Maharashtra Sports Minister Manikarao Kokate stripped of portfolios after Nashik court convicts him in 1995 flat allotment scam. Details on the case and political fallout inside.
Maharashtra Navnirman Sena attended an MVA meeting in Pune, signaling a potential alliance shift. Meanwhile, Ajit Pawar's NCP explores ties with NCP (SP) for the crucial Pimpri Chinchwad civic polls. Read the latest political developments.
Sharad Pawar's NCP-SP announces plan to contest all municipal corporations in Maharashtra, focusing on civic issues and slamming the ruling Mahayuti alliance as unstable. Key elections set for January 15.
MVA alliance partners Congress, NCP SP, and Shiv Sena (UBT) in Pune announce joint front for PMC polls to counter BJP. Talks with MNS underway. Details inside.
Over 35 lakh voters in Pune will elect 165 corporators on January 15 to tackle pressing civic issues like traffic, water, and garbage. Key political alliances gear up for the crucial polls.
Maharashtra's Pimpri Chinchwad to hold civic polls on January 15. Over 17 lakh voters to elect 128 corporators as BJP and NCP prepare for a high-stakes battle. Key issues include water scarcity and infrastructure.
BJP clinches 7 out of 13 wards in Delhi MCD bypolls, AAP wins 3. Results signal shifting political dynamics ahead of 2027 civic polls. Full analysis inside.
The crucial survey for Thane's delayed Airoli-Kalwa elevated rail corridor faces a halt as NCP-SP demands a written rehabilitation pact for 750+ affected slum families. Read the full story.
BJP secures victory in 7 wards, AAP in 3, Congress and Forward Bloc get 1 each in Delhi MCD bypolls. Voter turnout dips to 38.51%. Get full ward-wise results and analysis.