Four senior ex-BJP corporators in Ulhasnagar joined Shiv Sena ally TOK just before elections, sparking high-stakes battles against BJP's fresh faces. Discover the key contests and political drama.
The Secular Alliance of India (SAI) Party rejoins Shiv Sena for Ulhasnagar civic polls, acting as a key kingmaker. With 11 candidates, it complicates BJP's bid for power. Explore the shifting alliances.
Thane Crime Branch nabs Anand Suryavanshi in Nashik for allegedly killing his wife over a property dispute in Ulhasnagar. He was evading arrest for eight months. Read the full story.
Amritsar Municipal Corporation reviews action plan for Swachh Survekshan 2025-26. Focus on waste management, citizen feedback, and improving last year's ranking. Read the full strategy.
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.
In a major pre-poll boost, three-time BJP corporator Prakash Nathani and several office-bearers joined Shiv Sena at Eknath Shinde's rally. Shinde attacked the opposition and outlined Mahayuti's strategy for Ulhasnagar and Kalyan-Dombivli civic polls.
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.
Shiv Sena nominates highly qualified school principal Vandana Bhadane for Ulhasnagar Municipal Corporation elections, focusing on education reform. A strategic move challenging BJP.
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.
After panchayat elections, Telangana's political focus shifts to municipal polls. BRS and BJP intensify campaigns to counter Congress's urban push. Key battles expected in Hyderabad and Khammam.
The Ulhasnagar Municipal Corporation elections see a direct clash in Panel 5 between BJP's Meena Ailani and Shiv Sena's Seema Kalani, reigniting a historic family rivalry. Key civic issues dominate the campaign.
Team Omie Kalani questions CM Devendra Fadnavis's consistency after his 'gundaraj' warning in Ulhasnagar, alleging criminals shared his stage. Read the full political clash details.
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis addressed a key rally in Ulhasnagar, targeting law & order, stalled development, and promising metro connectivity and a policy for unauthorized buildings.
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.
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.
Vadodara Municipal Corporation's purchase of branded cricket shoes for corporators sparks controversy. Mayor Pinki Soni approved only one pair, but officials tried for two. Read the full story.
The UDF secured a clear majority in all eight standing committees of the Kochi Corporation without voting. Key chairperson candidates named. Full details on the election process and LDF's absence dispute inside.
Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation collected ₹510 crore in property tax last fiscal. With new assessments and revised structures, it aims for ₹600 crore this year. Read how they plan to achieve it.
New Dhanbad Municipal Commissioner Ashish Gangwar outlines a roadmap focused on timely project execution, revenue generation, and tech-driven sanitation to improve quality of life for residents.
Senior BJP leader Pradeep Ramchandani launched a sharp attack on former ally Jamnu Puraswani at an Ulhasnagar rally. Puraswani, now with Shiv Sena, faces a tough fight in his former stronghold. Read the full story.
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.
Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Shinde calls for Mahayuti alliance discipline after BJP's Narendra Pawar's 'bow-and-arrow' dig. Campaign heats up for Ulhasnagar Municipal Corporation elections. Read more.
Former BJP MLA Narendra Pawar's dig at Shiv Sena's 'dadagiri' ignites a war of words in Ulhasnagar. MP Shrikant Shinde calls for restraint as the alliance partners contest separately. Read more on the high-stakes municipal battle.
Chandigarh Municipal Corporation launches an intensive door-to-door campaign with 60 teams to enforce waste segregation at source. Learn about the fines and the city's green initiative.
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.
Internal conflict within Shiv Sena's alliance in Ulhasnagar municipal elections splits votes, creating an opening for BJP. Key wards see direct fights between partners.
A major rift within Ramdas Athawale's RPI heats up Ulhasnagar politics. One faction allies with Shiv Sena for 2 seats, while another backs BJP, alleging a missed 11-seat deal. Key details inside.
Amritsar receives a major Rs 15 crore grant for crucial water supply and sewerage system upgrades. Learn how this funding will improve city infrastructure and public health.
After scrutiny, 15,931 candidates will contest for 2,869 seats across 29 municipal corporations in Maharashtra on January 15. Key battles in Mumbai, Pune, and Nashik.
Odisha government initiates public consultation to expand Bhubaneswar and Berhampur municipal corporations. Puri officially declared a metropolitan city for planned development. Details inside.