BJP delays its first candidate list for Pune Municipal Corporation polls to manage internal dissent and finalize a seat-sharing pact with Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena. Over 2,300 aspirants interviewed.
Gangster Bandu Andekar, escorted by police, attempted to file nomination for PMC polls but failed due to incomplete documents. His family members also could not submit papers. Details inside.
Water supply in Pune's Kothrud-Karvenagar & Baner-Balewadi areas disrupted for 2nd day. PMC repairs 1000mm pipeline. Supply to resume fully by Sunday. Tankers deployed. Read details.
Ponda Municipal Council identifies 12 pay parking spots to combat severe traffic snarls. Fees set at Rs 5/hr for two-wheelers, Rs 10/hr for four-wheelers. Read the full plan here.
Ponda Municipal Council introduces pay parking at 12 key locations, charging Rs 5/hr for two-wheelers and Rs 10/hr for four-wheelers, aiming to reduce long-term parking and traffic jams.
Gangster Bandu Andekar & family, accused in Ayush Komkar murder, filed incomplete PMC poll nominations from prison. Court allowed bid with conditions. Details inside.
Alliance talks between NCP factions in Pimpri-Chinchwad turn tense over seat-sharing demands. NCP (SP) seeks up to 23 seats, while BJP gears up to release its first candidate list on Sunday. Get the latest updates.
Shiv Sena workers in Pune protest after BJP offers just 15 seats for the 165-seat PMC polls. Party leaders convey disappointment to Eknath Shinde. Read the full story on the alliance tensions.
Patna Municipal Corporation sets up 953 beds in shelters with food & blankets as temperatures plummet. Over 10,761 people have taken refuge. Read how the city is battling the cold wave.
As PMC elections approach, candidates offer land draws, bicycles, and pilgrimage tours. NCP's Tingre gives land to women, while BJP's Patil offers trips. Experts warn this distracts from civic issues.
Pune's residential areas like Kalyaninagar & Baner face chaos from pubs in housing zones. Residents cite noise, safety issues & crippled infrastructure. Read about their fight for peace.
Ahead of PMC elections, Wagholi residents demand solutions for water, traffic, and infrastructure. Their 40-point charter seeks accountability from corporators for a better quality of life.
Aam Aadmi Party announces solo run for Pune Municipal Corporation elections, focusing on development. Kejriwal, Mann, Sisodia named star campaigners. Details inside.
Pune's civic polls witness unprecedented campaign strategies with candidates offering land plots, SUVs, and Thailand trips in lucky draws. Analysts warn of a transactional democracy. Read more.
Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Commissioner issues notices to 1,329 election staff for missing compulsory training. Officials warn of action for violating election laws. Read more.
BJP gears up to finalize candidates for Pune civic polls, aiming for 100+ seats. Shiv Sena expresses discontent over delayed seat-sharing talks. Get the latest political updates from Pune.
As PCMC polls near, senior Mahayuti leaders lobby for party tickets for their sons, sparking a debate on dynastic politics. Nomination filing began December 24. Get the full story.
In Nagpur's Wadi and Godhani local polls, family equations proved decisive. A husband-wife duo won as corporators, while Congress and BJP relied on generational ties. Voters prioritized personal credibility over party lines.
Shiv Sena (UBT) confronts a major challenge in Pune as most of its former corporators defect to BJP, Congress, and NCP ahead of the crucial PMC elections. Can Uddhav's camp recover?
NCP(SP) members in Pune demand MLA Bapu Pathare's removal from candidate selection panel after his son joins BJP, citing conflict of interest. State leadership refuses.
A total of 5,098 nomination forms were collected across Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad municipal areas on the first day. No formal filings yet as parties finalize candidates. Details inside.
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.
Major political parties in Pune are holding back candidate announcements for the January 15 PMC elections to prevent rebellion and poaching. Nomination filing begins Tuesday. Read the full strategy.
Pune Municipal Corporation expects Rs 200 crore yearly revenue from building permissions in merged villages, easing financial strain and funding crucial infrastructure like sewage and water projects. Read more.
Nomination filing for Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad civic elections begins December 24. Parties finalize alliances as 15 PMC and 8 PCMC offices open for candidates. Read key details.
The 2026 civic elections in Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad are set for a fierce contest between BJP and NCP. With poaching of leaders and delayed polls, the political duel intensifies. Read the full analysis.
Residents of Pisoli, Undri, Mohammadwadi & NIBM Road in Pune demand water, roads & sewage before PMC elections. Read their charter of demands.
In a major pre-poll boost for BJP, several key leaders from NCP, NCP (SP), and Shiv Sena (UBT) joined the party in Mumbai. The move, just weeks before PMC nominations, reshapes Pune's political landscape. Read more.
With less than a month for PMC elections, aspirants across parties are finalizing manifestos focusing on water, health, and traffic. Read how they plan to connect with Pune's voters.
Panvel City Municipal Corporation clears 2,783 illegal banners and 620 ads to enforce the model code of conduct for the 2026 civic elections. Read about the ward-wise action and election details.