BJP Draws Blank in Malerkotla Civic Body Elections
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.
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.
With 10 of Pune's 41 wards having over one lakh registered voters, candidates face a tight two-week campaign window for the January 15 civic polls. Key challenges in merged areas highlighted.
Nagpur Municipal Corporation's 54.3% ward reservation breaches Supreme Court cap. Commissioner says process followed SEC approval. Legal experts warn of OBC quota cuts if SC rules against it.
Nagpur Municipal Corporation's election budget for 2026 hits Rs 20 crore, a 165% jump from 2017. Rising fuel, manpower, and material costs drive the steep increase. Read the full breakdown.
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?
Nashik Municipal Corporation introduces a single-window online system to speed up No-Objection Certificate issuance for municipal election candidates. Learn how the new process works.
PCMC faces opposition fire for issuing tenders worth Rs 250 crore just before the Model Code of Conduct began. Commissioner defends move as routine repairs. Read the full story.
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.
Nagpur Municipal Corporation clarifies flagged 95,000 duplicate voter IDs won't alter final electorate of 24.83 lakh for civic polls. Verification is parallel process, no deletions. Details inside.
Pimpri Chinchwad civic chief approves major contracts and housing draws just before election announcement, sparking activist concerns. Read the full details.
Three employees of a solar panel service firm were severely injured after a container truck hit their motorcycle on the Pune-Mumbai highway near Chinchwad. Police have registered a case against the driver.
Congress MLC Satej Patil states 350 applicants seek party tickets for Kolhapur Municipal Corporation elections. Seat-sharing talks with Shiv Sena (UBT) underway. Read about Congress's campaign strategy.
Ranchi traffic police to get 10 new camps with toilets & rest areas via IOC's CSR. First post ready at Sujata Chowk. Plan aims to aid personnel, especially women constables.
Nashik Municipal Corporation appoints 10 returning officers for the upcoming civic elections, marking the start of formal poll machinery after a 3.5-year gap. Get the full details.
Pimpri Chinchwad's air quality hits 'poor' levels, with AQI exceeding 200 on 7 days in December. CPCB data reveals PM2.5 & PM10 from vehicles and construction as key culprits. Read the full report.
Nagpur Municipal Corporation releases final Prabhag-wise voter list after verifying 55,000 entries. Total electorate now 24.83 lakh. Booth lists to follow as city gears up for Jan 15 polls.
MVA alliance finalises seat-sharing for Kolhapur polls with Congress as senior partner. BJP-led Mahayuti also gears up for civic battles in Sangli and Ichalkaranji. Key details inside.
State Election Commission announces Nagpur civic polls for Jan 15, 2026, ending a 4-year administrator's rule. Polls face legal cloud over 54.3% reservation breach. Read key details.
Pimpri Chinchwad's final voter list reveals significant changes in 7 wards, with shifts over 4,000 voters. Analysts warn this could sway election outcomes. See the key details and potential impact.
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.
State Election Commission announces civic body polls in Maharashtra, ending long waits. BJP begins candidate selection, while legal questions over reservations arise in Chandrapur. Read the full analysis.
Pimpri Chinchwad police crack down on illegal arms, seizing three country-made pistols in Chinchwad, Chakan, and Bhosari. Three men arrested, one minor detained. Read the full story.
Pimpri-Chinchwad police have booked three individuals for illegal online betting on an India-South Africa cricket match using the 'Taj777' app. One detained, two others wanted. Read the full details.
A 32-year-old labourer died after an old industrial shed collapsed at a Bhosari MIDC construction site in Pune. Police have filed an ADR and are investigating the incident.
Pune gears up for municipal elections with plans for 4,000+ polling stations across 41 wards for 35.51 lakh voters. Preparations underway as officials finalize locations and verify electoral rolls.
A special POCSO court in Pune acquitted a 34-year-old man accused of raping his 3-year-old niece. The judge cited inconsistent witness testimony and serious lapses in forensic evidence collection. Read the full details.
The first elections in demerged Phursungi-Uruli Devachi fuel calls for a dedicated civic body for Pune's east. Experts & politicians cite PMC's overstretched limits & poor amenities. Read more.
Maharashtra State Election Commission mandates strict protocols to identify and handle duplicate voters in municipal electoral rolls. Final voter lists to be published on December 10. Read the full guidelines.
BJP secured 7 seats in the MCD by-elections, strengthening its position. AAP won 3, Congress 1, and Forward Bloc 1. The results impact the balance of power ahead of the 2025 mayoral polls.
Chandigarh Municipal Corporation provides sanitation kits to 1,500+ staff for monsoon safety. Learn about the initiative's impact on public health and worker welfare.