Bombay HC Returns Ambarnath Council Dispute to Collector
Bombay High Court remits Ambarnath municipal council alliance dispute to Thane collector, criticizing four Congress councillors for 'globetrotting' behavior after switching to BJP.
Bombay High Court remits Ambarnath municipal council alliance dispute to Thane collector, criticizing four Congress councillors for 'globetrotting' behavior after switching to BJP.
The Shinde-led Shiv Sena faction is poised to secure the mayor position in Ulhasnagar after two VBA corporators pledged their support, shifting the political balance in the municipal corporation.
Two VBA councillors in Ulhasnagar Municipal Corporation have joined Shiv Sena, giving the party a clear majority and paving the way for its civic administration formation.
Construction of Suman High School in Surat halted after BJP and AAP councillors protested shifting the site from Ward 7 to Ward 8. The standing committee ordered status quo.
The Thane Municipal Corporation election results for 2026 reveal a tight race among Shiv Sena, NCP, and VBA. Key leaders like Eknath Shinde, Devendra Fadnavis, and Uddhav Thackeray are closely monitoring the outcome as votes are counted.
Shiv Sena secures a decisive victory in the Ulhasnagar Municipal Corporation elections, leaving NCP and VBA behind. Key leaders react to the results.
Kerala High Court rules the validity of oaths taken by 20 Thiruvananthapuram corporation councillors will depend on a petition outcome. The petition alleges they violated the Kerala Municipality Act by taking oaths in names of deities and party martyrs.
VBA chief Prakash Ambedkar alleges a Congress sleeper cell undermined their alliance, discusses Dalit votes, Thackeray reunion, and Hindutva politics in Maharashtra civic polls.
Independent councillors secured four of six standing committee chairpersonships in Angamaly municipality, shifting power from Congress and CPM despite Congress retaining the overall chairperson's post.
Opposition councillors in Maradu municipality staged a protest against Kerala Water Authority, accusing officials of failing to resolve a severe water shortage lasting nearly three weeks.
The suspension of 12 Congress councillors in Ambernath and their immediate switch to the BJP is not an isolated event. It's the latest symptom of a decade-long erosion of party authority, where defections have become a routine strategy for political survi
Thiruvananthapuram city corporation completes standing committee polls, but BJP withdrawals leave tax appeal committee short. Secretary Jahamgeer S explains the rule-bound impasse and the path forward.
Kerala Governor Rajendra Arlekar urges Thiruvananthapuram councillors to focus on execution, private partnerships, and public welfare beyond politics. Read his key directives for the city's progress.
BJP appoints Tushar Apte, co-accused in the Badlapur sexual abuse case, as a co-opted councillor in Thane district. Council chairperson confirms the appointment. Read the full story.
In a major political twist, all four NCP councillors in Ambernath withdrew support from the BJP-led front and backed Shiv Sena, altering the council's power dynamics. Get the full story on this dramatic shift.
In a major twist in Maharashtra local body politics, four NCP councillors in Ambernath have pledged support to Shiv Sena, dealing a blow to BJP's ambitions. Read the full story.
Congress announces legal action to disqualify 12 Ambernath councillors who joined BJP, accusing the party of 'double standards'. Read the full story for details.
In a major political shift, 12 Congress councillors suspended for anti-party activities joined BJP in Ambernath. The move has caused internal dissent within BJP. Read the full story.
12 Congress councillors suspended for allying with BJP in Ambernath municipal council have now joined the BJP, causing internal dissent. State BJP chief Ravindra Chavan's move faces criticism from within the party. Get the full story.
Mohali Municipal Corporation steps up its anti-encroachment campaign. Councillors will conduct door-to-door awareness to ensure peaceful compliance with court orders. Read more.
The Maharashtra Congress seeks disqualification of 12 Ambernath councillors who joined BJP, citing anti-defection law violations. Read the full story on the political crisis.
The Congress party suspended 12 newly elected councillors in Ambernath, accusing the BJP of 'double standards' in Maharashtra civic polls. Get the full story on this political controversy.
In a major political shift, 12 suspended Congress councillors from Ambernath Municipal Council join BJP, citing neglect. This move alters the council's power dynamics ahead of key elections.
In a major disciplinary move, the Maharashtra Congress suspends 12 newly-elected councillors in Ambernath for aligning with the BJP. The party's local block unit has also been dissolved.
In Mumbai's BMC elections, 29 wards will witness a two-cornered contest between BJP-Shinde Sena alliance and Sena UBT/MNS as Congress and VBA avoid fielding candidates. Strategic move aims to prevent vote division.
A political dispute erupts in Kochi Corporation over a sharp hike in biomedical waste collection fees from households. Opposition alleges private agency now charges Rs 45/kg, up from subsidized Rs 12/kg. Read the full story.
Congress, SAD, BJP councillors in Ludhiana protest alleged political transfers of sanitation staff, give 72-hour ultimatum to MC Commissioner. Read about the unified defiance.
With the final mayoral election of the 2022-2026 term approaching, the BJP is pulling out all stops to win mayor, senior deputy mayor, and deputy mayor posts in Chandigarh. A victory is seen as crucial for setting the stage for the 2027-2031 MC term. Read
The Congress-VBA alliance faces a major setback ahead of Mumbai BMC polls, struggling to find suitable candidates for 16 key seats. Read about the internal challenges and political implications.
Prakash Ambedkar's VBA could not find candidates for 16 of 21 Mumbai BMC seats allotted to it, handing them back to Congress. The alliance denies any rift, but the move may reshape the electoral battlefield. Read the full analysis.