As Pimpri-Chinchwad gears up for civic polls, NCP's Yogesh Behl aims for a record 7th term, while BJP's Usha Dhore eyes a 5th. Explore the veteran candidates and key battles shaping the January 15 elections.
BJP launches its 2026 PCMC election campaign in Ward No. 25 with a padayatra in Punawale Gaothan. Leader Rahul Kalate vows to resolve civic issues permanently. Read more.
A Pune man lured by a fake data entry job abroad endured 4 months of torture & forced cyber fraud. Police warn of rising cyber slavery cases. Read his harrowing story.
Deputy CM Eknath Shinde cautions opponents against taking Shiv Sena lightly in Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad civic elections. He vows a strong fight despite going solo. Read more.
Two housing societies in Pune's Pimpri Chinchwad offer maintenance fee discounts to families where all members vote. A unique initiative to strengthen democracy.
Bombay High Court directs Ulhasnagar Municipal Corporation to inspect and act on an alleged illegal structure linked to a former Shiv Sena corporator. The court order came after a petition by a political rival. Read the full details.
Ahead of key civic elections, the BJP takes strict disciplinary action, expelling 27 functionaries in Jalgaon and suspending 28 in Solapur for anti-party activities. Get the full details here.
A Lucknow Municipal Corporation delegation visited Ahmedabad to study its solid waste-to-energy project. The team aims to establish a similar facility in Lucknow by 2026 to boost sustainability.
Pimpri Chinchwad police crack two separate two-wheeler theft cases, arresting one adult and detaining two minors. A total of 10 stolen motorcycles worth over ₹5 lakh have been recovered. Read the full investigation details.
Deputy CM Ajit Pawar accuses BJP of corruption & mismanagement, turning PCMC's surplus into Rs 4,000 crore debt. Key alliance partner quits ahead of polls. Read the full story.
Deputy CM Ajit Pawar alleges BJP's 2017-2022 rule in Pimpri-Chinchwad was marked by corruption & poor governance. He promises AI-driven services & action against goons if NCP returns to power.
NCP releases manifesto for BMC polls 2026, pledging 500 km of new roads, AI traffic management, and e-governance. Polling on January 15 for 29 civic bodies. Get the latest updates.
Pimpri Chinchwad police recovered Rs 24.4 crore lost to cyber fraud in 2025 and arrested 215 accused. Learn how reporting in the 'golden hour' is key to recovery.
Pimpri Chinchwad police report a decline in serious crimes in 2025. Key strategies included mapping 1,585 criminals, targeting 1,045 sensitive spots, and using the PC City app for public involvement. Read the full analysis.
59 out of 2,869 municipal corporation posts in Maharashtra to be elected unopposed on Jan 15. State Election Commission clarifies polls cannot be held with NOTA as sole option, sparking debate.
Ahead of Jan 15 municipal polls, NCP's Ajit Pawar blames BJP for Pune's infrastructure crisis—bad roads, water shortage, and poor healthcare. Read his five-point alarm.
Pimpri Chinchwad police report highest-ever illegal firearm seizures & a 75% jump in cybercrime arrests for 2025. Rape cases see 15% increase. Commissioner Choubey details enforcement results.
Pimpri Chinchwad police launch 'PC City Shield', a geo-app mapping criminal homes & anti-eve teasing patrols. Commissioner Choubey details 2025 crime stats & election security plans.
PCMC elections on Jan 15 see a record 7 former mayors contesting, alongside sons of political dynasties. Key battles unfold in Prabhags as analysts predict a tough fight.
Key political parties in Maharashtra, including BJP, Shiv Sena, Congress, and NCP, have begun early preparations for the crucial 2026 municipal corporation elections. Get the latest updates on manifestos and strategies.
Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad civic elections witness a unique trend with six husband-wife pairs contesting across parties. Couples campaign jointly to secure each other's victory. Explore the strategy and personal stories.
Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar challenges BJP to show Rs 40,000 crore development works in Pimpri-Chinchwad. BJP's Bawankule counters with Rs 70,000 crore irrigation scam reminder. Full report on the political clash.
Sujal Vinod Oswal, a 24-year-old TCS engineer, was found dead in a washroom at the Hinjewadi campus. Police suspect suicide linked to betting losses. Investigation ongoing.
Pimpri Chinchwad election officer removes returning officer after NCP candidate's forms vanish, leading to Bombay High Court intervention. Details on the inquiry and reinstatement inside.
Pimpri Chinchwad police arrest Tejas Waydande, seizing 23 vials of mephentermine sulphate. Accused used e-commerce to sell the drug, linked to 14 prior cases. Read the full investigation details.
BJP's Chandrashekhar Bawankule defends unopposed municipal elections, calling them a sign of development-oriented consensus. He counters opposition criticism, citing examples from gram panchayats.
Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar's sharp attack on BJP allies over corruption & intimidation in civic polls triggers a political crisis within the ruling Mahayuti alliance. Read the full story.
Jayashree Bhondave declared official NCP candidate in PCMC ward 16B after a hearing ordered by the High Court rectified a poll office error. Read the full story.
21 former corporators in Pimpri Chinchwad have switched parties for the upcoming civic elections, creating confusion among voters amidst fractured political alliances. Read more.
Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar's public attack on BJP over corruption and intimidation in civic polls triggers a major rift in the ruling Mahayuti alliance. BJP state chief expresses regret over the tie-up.